Ghostbusters 3 a go!

[Gaastra]

http://www.cisnfm.com/station/blog_mike_mcguire.cfm?bid=7500&med=30179

A cgi sequal.

Dan Ackroyd and bill Murray are in.

No word yet on the other two ghostbusters.

[DonC]

http://www.cisnfm.com/station/blog_mike_mcguire.cfm?bid=7500&med=30179

A cgi sequal.

Dan ackwald (i know it's misspelled!), and bill murry are in.

No word yet on the other two ghostbusters.


I think "misspelled" is the only word you did spell right.

And "in the works" is a lot different than "a go."

[ChrisIII]

Could be the video game we've heard about.

[Nate Grey]

I want this to be live action SO BAD, but I guess they feel they're too old. :(

[Frankie Dennis]

A CGI Ghostbusters film could be interesting.

[Cyke]

I wonder if they're going to kill off Venkman as originally planned...

[Nate Grey]

I wonder if they're going to kill off Venkman as originally planned...

No need if its CGI. According to the interview, Murray will gladly lend his voice to the project, he just doesn't want to do it live action. Plus when that "original plan" was around, the story was different, too (something about the greek god Hades). Now its totally different.

[malephoenix]

I have been waiting for this day since I was five years old. The first was my favorite movie as a kid, and I watched it whenever I got the chance. (I still remember my very first nightmare ever, where one of the green ones grabbed me from behind and Ray came into my bedroom and told me to back into the bookcase to make it disappear. Basically to make it disapate.) I was so excited when I saw the cover of a magazine advertizing the second one, and I REALLY want this made.

[Cyke]

No need if its CGI. According to the interview, Murray will gladly lend his voice to the project, he just doesn't want to do it live action. Plus when that "original plan" was around, the story was different, too (something about the greek god Hades). Now its totally different.


My favorite parts about the 'original plan' was that:
-Manhattan was turning into Hell itself
-Winston became a phD like the rest of the guys (GO WINSTON!)
-Venkman was to be killed early on, only to become the team's ghost sidekick for certain parts of the flick

Don't get me wrong, I loved Venkman, and he was my favorite of the team. It's just that back when Murray said he didn't want to do live action, the ghost idea seemed like a decent compromise.

[Ontir]

The big question, is why?

Why make a sequel, so long after, to a movie that was so bad, to begin with. The 1st Ghostbusters was fantastic, and I loved the characters. The problem was, they made pretty much the exact same film, as the sequel. I really wanted the gang, having rid the Earth of ghosts, to build a spaceship, and do something akin to what Galaxy Quest (where the hell's the sequel to that?) eventually did.

[CDB]

I have been waiting for this day since I was five years old. The first was my favorite movie as a kid, and I watched it whenever I got the chance. (I still remember my very first nightmare ever, where one of the green ones grabbed me from behind and Ray came into my bedroom and told me to back into the bookcase to make it disappear. Basically to make it disapate.) I was so excited when I saw the cover of a magazine advertizing the second one, and I REALLY want this made.

You are not the only one. I grew up on the first two and the cartoon. I've been waiting for this since the early 90's.:D

[malephoenix]

The big question, is why?

Why make a sequel, so long after, to a movie that was so bad, to begin with. The 1st Ghostbusters was fantastic, and I loved the characters. The problem was, they made pretty much the exact same film, as the sequel. I really wanted the gang, having rid the Earth of ghosts, to build a spaceship, and do something akin to what Galaxy Quest (where the hell's the sequel to that?) eventually did.

I usually follow what you mean, Ontir, but I'm lost on this one. Were you sincere or sarcastic?

I can see how the second movie wasn't anywhere near as good as the first. But building a spaceship? Very rarely is it good for a franchise to completely change their product, going from one genre/formula to another. (Like, say, going from an action/adventure about mutant ninjas to a time-traveling Japanese piece.)

[Athena Bast]

I want this to be live action SO BAD, but I guess they feel they're too old. :(

Old nothing.. have you seen the SIZE of Harold Ramis recently?

[Ontir]

But building a spaceship?

Yes, I'm serious. The idea came from Harold Ramis describing his character as "a New Wave 'Mr. Spock'." These guys, Murray, Ramis, and Ackroyd, were supposed to be astounding geniuses. They were looking for ways to support the investigation of areas that interested them, and they found that, with the money generated by Ghost Busting. For the next film, why not take them into space (along with Hudson, Weaver, Moranis, and Potts), then bring them back home. The film after that, they have the ghost busting equipment, they have a spaceship, they can do anything, the story possibilities are endless.

[IamtheRock3]

CGI...weird

old script had GHOST venkman hu. That could of been very funny


Granted the second movie wasnt as good as the first...but I enjoyed it.

[mattx110]

the first 15 minutes of ghostbusters 2 are terrific. and bill murray was sympathetic, even when being a jerk, that's hard to do.i really like both films. i don't see the drop in quality, and i think well, i agree it might be too formulaic, but it's only two films, not 30, so it's easy so space out watching them between other films as to not get old.

[JoeMD]

I LOVE these films, I so hope something comes of this! A thrid GB movie would be amazing. I almost cried for joy when I read about this on Proton Charging!

[StoneGold]

So here is the question - do the character models look like the real Ghostbusters, or the Real Ghostbusters?

And if it is the real Ghostbusters, then or now? Do you do it as a period piece?

[Matt K]

What I want to see is a movie version of the first Ghostbusters cartoon, monkey included.

[CDB]

So here is the question - do the character models look like the real Ghostbusters, or the Real Ghostbusters?

And if it is the real Ghostbusters, then or now? Do you do it as a period piece?

Good questions? Although for the first, I wouldn't mind either.

[JoeMD]

What I want to see is a movie version of the first Ghostbusters cartoon, monkey included.

That cartoon didn't have anything to do with the Ghostbusters films.

So here is the question - do the character models look like the real Ghostbusters, or the Real Ghostbusters?

And if it is the real Ghostbusters, then or now? Do you do it as a period piece?

I'd say they will look like the actors as the actors looked in GB2. As for the time the film is set in, they will probably bring it into the present but have the characters at the same age similar to what 88MPH did in their Ghostbusters:Legion series which took place between the two films.

[Nyssane]

I wonder if Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts, and Rick Moranis will return as the supporting cast. I don't think it'd be the same without them. :o!

[Sean Walsh]

I wonder if Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts, and Rick Moranis will return as the supporting cast. I don't think it'd be the same without them. :o!

I can't remember the last movie Rick Moranis was even in; he quite literally vanished from Hollywood in the mid-1990's.

[DonC]

I can't remember the last movie Rick Moranis was even in; he quite literally vanished from Hollywood in the mid-1990's.

According to some people over at imdb.com he quit acting to raise his kids after his wife died. He's just done voice work for the past 10 years.

[hoffmandu]

This franchise is long dead. Let it rest, Hollywood people, come on.

[kalorama]

This franchise is long dead. Let it rest, Hollywood people, come on.

You're kidding, right? As long as there's meat on the bone (no matter how gamey and decayed) Hollywood will not hesitate to cannibalize itself.

That said, this seems like a very bad idea.

[RickDangerous]

Rick Moranis actually put out a country album about a year ago, and to make things even stranger, it was a ridiculously good album. I think its still up on his website even.

[Nate Grey]

That cartoon didn't have anything to do with the Ghostbusters films.

More like the movies had nothing to do with the cartoon. Both movies ignored the cartoon completely (well, more like the sequel ignored it), while the cartoon acknowledged events from the movies, especially with the name drop of Viggo a few times.

Then again, I can't help but think Slimer being in Ghostbusters II at all had something to do with the cartoon. Like a compromise of sorts. But I can understand Aykroid and Ramis ignoring the toon from a creative standpoint. And, well, they also probably didn't watch it.

But yeah, this late in the game, with a HUGE gap between 2 and 3, wouldn't make sense to try and squeeze events from the cartoon in there. And WHICH cartoon, the original or Extreme? Like you said, I think they'll look like they did in part 2, just slightly older.

[JoeMD]

Actually, Slimer appeared in GB2 directly due to his popularity in the cartoon. Honestly though, I don't think that they will take the cartoons into account, expecialy XGB as Egon is the only original Ghostbusters left in that series and the third film apparently has the original guys in it.

[parrish]

I'd really like to see it on the screen again. I think it could either be really good or really terrible. I would like to see Rick Moranis return, but if its a live action movie he probably won't.

I guess I am a little hopeful because I heard the latest Rocky movie (Rocky 17? I think...) was good, even after years between sequels.

[mrc1214]

This is great. I didnt like 2 but I like the actors so much that it should be awesome to just see Murray and Ackroid again.

[Mr. Croup]

It will be nice, if it happens.

[the goddamn batman]

More like the movies had nothing to do with the cartoon. Both movies ignored the cartoon completely (well, more like the sequel ignored it), while the cartoon acknowledged events from the movies, especially with the name drop of Viggo a few times.


Ok, there was the "Ghostbusters" cartoon. It was the same characters and car and Slimer as the movie.

There was also "The Real Ghostbusters" cartoon, which had an ape and some other stuff, and their model-T lookin' car was a ghost car or something ridiculous.

Two different shows.

[Cyke]

Ok, there was the "Ghostbusters" cartoon. It was the same characters and car and Slimer as the movie.

There was also "The Real Ghostbusters" cartoon, which had an ape and some other stuff, and their model-T lookin' car was a ghost car or something ridiculous.

Two different shows.

1. I dunno why you brought that up in response to Nate's post (nor do I know why Nate's post, as simple as it is, is causing so much confusion). Nate's right, the cartoon took continuity from the movies, but the movies didn't take continuity from the cartoon.
2. The Real Ghostbusters was the cartoon based on the movies and their characters. The one with the ape and the Model T was the original Ghostbusters, aka Filmation's Ghostbusters.

[Gargus]

Eh I hope it doesnt come out.

I loved ghostbusters and even the real ghostbusters cartoon I enjoyed. But then they did the sequel that sucked really hard and the re-release of the cartoon which should never have happened. Now flash forward 10 years and they are trying it again?

To much time has passed. They will try and reinvent them to keep up with the times and probablly fail miserably.

[G. Wayne]

Old nothing.. have you seen the SIZE of Harold Ramis recently?

Ackroyd looks the best in that website pic that he has in years, but time has not been kind to Mr. Murray either. Then again, Hudson was in pretty good shape last I knew.

I'd still like to seem them go the Extreme Ghostbusters route and pass the torch onto a new generation. Though not the new generation from the cartoon, mind you. The problem with that though is finding current comics who could match the ability and banter of the originals in their prime.

[Nate Grey]

Ok, there was the "Ghostbusters" cartoon. It was the same characters and car and Slimer as the movie.

There was also "The Real Ghostbusters" cartoon, which had an ape and some other stuff, and their model-T lookin' car was a ghost car or something ridiculous.

Two different shows.

I think you meant to send this to someone else, cause I'm not confused on the difference of "Ghostbusters" and "Real Ghostbusters."

[Nate Grey]

1. I dunno why you brought that up in response to Nate's post (nor do I know why Nate's post, as simple as it is, is causing so much confusion). Nate's right, the cartoon took continuity from the movies, but the movies didn't take continuity from the cartoon.

Yep. If I had to guess, it's cause of how I added "(well the sequel anyway)" cause its kinda impossible for the first movie to take anything from the cartoon, since the first movie came first. Chicken and the egg and all. Either THAT, or the fact that I'm not referring to the cartoon as "The Real Ghostbusters." Why should I? Its common sense to know which cartoon we're talking about in a thread about the MOVIE Ghostbusters. Or did someone think Akroyd and co. would somehow incorporate the other Ghostbusters cartoon into part 3? lol

[Jared]

Even if all the actors are old and fat now, so what? Ghostbusters is a comedy, it doesn't need action stars. Hell, having Egon look like Comic Book Guy trying to squeeze into his jumpsuit could be pretty fun.

[the goddamn batman]

I think you meant to send this to someone else, cause I'm not confused on the difference of "Ghostbusters" and "Real Ghostbusters."


Sorry, I didn't mean to question your knowledge of cartoons.:)

[the goddamn batman]

2. The Real Ghostbusters was the cartoon based on the movies and their characters. The one with the ape and the Model T was the original Ghostbusters, aka Filmation's Ghostbusters.


Yes. I am all ass backwards. Whoops!:o

[Caanan]

I'd still like to seem them go the Extreme Ghostbusters route and pass the torch onto a new generation. Though not the new generation from the cartoon, mind you. The problem with that though is finding current comics who could match the ability and banter of the originals in their prime.

If we got a new generation Ghostbusters film, with Ray as the old mentor (Ackroyd did a guest spot in the Casper movie - tell me he wouldn't suit up again) I think that'd be awesome.

I would see Ghostbusters 3 if it had something like this team:

Michael Cera
Kal Penn
Jay Baruchel (from Tropic Thunder)
Anna Faris

Really, a new generation is the only way to go isn't it? As long as one of the old team is in it (or all, even better) I'm good. Pass the torch.