AVI ARAD: "Hiya Sam. So, what do you have in mind for SPIDER-MAN 3?"
SAM RAIMI: "Well, Avi, we'll be basically exploring themes of revenge and forgiveness, with Harry Osborn following on his father's footsteps, completing the Green Goblin arc. Oh, and we'll use Sandman as well. I'm changing the origin a bit."
ARAD: "Good, that's good...What about this Venom character? Did you read the comics I sent you? Kids love him. I want you to use him. How do you plan on integrating him to the story?"
RAIMI: "Um, yeah, about that...I really don't think we should? I don't understand the appeal of this generation X character..."
ARAD: "SAM, the KIDS. SPIDER-MAN 2 grossed less money than SPIDER-MAN 1. We need the kids in full force. It's very important than you understand what Venom is, and what the little ones need...The MARKETPLACE, Sam. You've had your favorite-ly villains already, Sam. Understand Venom for us, please...Sam..."
RAIMI: "But, we already have a plethora of characters, I'm afraid adding him will hurt the story...Why don't we..."
ARAD: "UNDERSTAND HIM, SAM, UNDERSTAND HIM!"