Scene teasers of forthcoming blockbuster film, The Amazing Spider-Man have been trailed at special preview events around the world.

Sony Pictures have teased the latest incarnation of Spider-Man, this time played by Social Network star Andrew Garfield, ahead of its July release date.

"I think there are a lot of things from the Spider-Man canon that haven't yet been explored cinematically," said director Marc Webb in Los Angeles. "This movie really starts off with Peter Parker and his parents, which is something we've never really seen before, and I think that was something we were all really interested in exploring as filmmakers."

Garfield, who appeared in New York for the scene previews said Spider-Man is more than just a character but a symbol.

Emma Stone, who plays love interest Gwen Stacey, appeared before fans in Rio De Janeiro while Rhys Ifans, who plays Dr. Curt Connors who becomes the lizard told fans in London that the doctor has a very complex and emotional link to Peter Parker.

Watch the trailer.