Two new viral videos for The Amazing Spider-Man: watch now

The Amazing Spider-Man has released a pair of new viral videos featuring Rhy Ifans as Curt Connors, updating his video diary with the progress of his latest experiments.

Initially seeming despondent, Connors relays that his latest experiments with reptile DNA have proved fruitless, with animal subjects showing little or no reaction to his genetic tinkering.

However, the second video suggests that a breakthrough has been made. "Chalk it up to a case of spoke to soon," says Connors, practically quivering with excitement. Oh dear. Looks like those human trials will be happening sooner rather than later...

Take a look at the new clips, below...

A set of new viral images have also emerged online, including a letter from Peter Parker's mother to his father, and an article from the Daily Bugle documenting Oscorp's latest charitable initiative.

All of which is serving to whet our appetites for the film's UK release on 4 July 2012. For comic-book fans, it's the summer that just keeps on giving…

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