User blog:ARTaylor/Spider-Man Film Gets a Director

Spider-Man, the upcoming animated film from Sony Animation, has found its director. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Bob Persichetti will direct the film being written and produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Persichetti's credits include Walt Disney Animation Studios films Hercules, Mulan, Tarzan, Fantasia 2000, The Emperor's New Groove, and Treasure Planet as well as Shrek 2, Shrek the Halls, Monsters vs. Aliens, and Puss in Boots. The film is currently slated for a December 21st, 2018 release.

Sony is keeping quiet on the rumors that the series will focus on Miles Morales.