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CBR News · 10-26-2009, 09:59 AM

CBR News speaks with writer Rob Williams about his upcoming Ghostbusters Christmas special from IDW, which finds Venkman, Ray, Egon, and Winston hired to dispose of Dickens' famous ghosts.

Full article here.

Rod G · 10-26-2009, 10:08 AM

Wasn't THAT particular plotline done for an episode of THE REAL
GHOSTBUSTERS?

I believe it was.

Tien Long · 10-26-2009, 10:13 AM

Though the story seems different, this is definitely not the first time the Ghostbusters have met the infamous Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Indeed, they met one another back in the old 80s cartoon:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG97IEaAgmI

Scavenger · 10-26-2009, 10:54 AM

I'd make the same comment, but added, it's pretty much the most famous episode, written by JMS, and the CBR writer should have asked about it.

CMBMOOL · 10-26-2009, 11:00 AM

I got to say that the first thing that came to my mind once I saw it.

I mean it was already done before in the animated series and wouldn't JMS be a bit annoyed at seeing this storyline repeated again ?

vbartilucci · 10-26-2009, 11:10 AM

So pleased I wasn't the only one who noticed this.

IIRC, didn't they get thrown into the past or some such and help the original Scrooge, which then bollixes up the future, making everyone grouchy and stuff?

This seems more like they are helping a modern miser, so it's not the same plot, but the same ballpark.

Kirayoshi · 10-26-2009, 11:55 AM

IIRC, the Real Ghostbusters story involved the team accidently trapping the three ghosts before they could do their work on the original Scrooge himself, resulting in a dark future where Christmas was a forgotten holiday(not too far from the truth, since Dickens' original story was written in a time when the celebration of Christmas had fallen out of favor, and is credited with popularizing the holiday). It wouldn't be too difficult for the book's writer to reference the earlier adventure, as a shout-out to JMS.

jediracer · 10-26-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scavenger

and the CBR writer should have asked about it.

Agreed. Fail to you, CBR News.

Blade X · 10-26-2009, 05:09 PM

LOL It seems I'm not the only one who have seen that Christmas episode of the REAL GHOSTBUSTERS.

jediracer · 10-27-2009, 09:15 AM

hehe, maybe the interviewer is under 30 years old and knows nothing about it.

Blade X · 10-27-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jediracer

hehe, maybe the interviewer is under 30 years old and knows nothing about it.

I would lower the age to 10.

10-26-2009, 09:59 AM	#1
CBR News Mild-Mannered Reporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,447	CBR: Scrooge Knows Who to Call in "Ghostbusters: Past, Present & Future" CBR News speaks with writer Rob Williams about his upcoming Ghostbusters Christmas special from IDW, which finds Venkman, Ray, Egon, and Winston hired to dispose of Dickens' famous ghosts. Full article here.

10-26-2009, 10:08 AM	#2
Rod G Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami,Fl Posts: 1,295	Wasn't THAT particular plotline done for an episode of THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS? I believe it was. __________________ What happens if you get bald after eating a certain mexican delicacy? HAIR TODAY,GONE TAMALE!- Rod Gonzalez Check out my gallery at :http://r-gonz.deviantart.com/

10-26-2009, 10:13 AM	#3
Tien Long The Celestial Dragon Join Date: May 2004 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 1,473	Though the story seems different, this is definitely not the first time the Ghostbusters have met the infamous Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Indeed, they met one another back in the old 80s cartoon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG97IEaAgmI __________________ "Watch the skies, the DRAGON flies!" "On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him."- Buddha

10-26-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
Scavenger Yes...THAT Scavenger Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,321	I'd make the same comment, but added, it's pretty much the most famous episode, written by JMS, and the CBR writer should have asked about it. __________________ Static Pulse: That's why I like you. You're like four degrees away from being a William Gibson protagonist.

10-26-2009, 11:00 AM	#5
CMBMOOL Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,938	I got to say that the first thing that came to my mind once I saw it. I mean it was already done before in the animated series and wouldn't JMS be a bit annoyed at seeing this storyline repeated again ? __________________ Please help out with the webcomics entitled Girls with Slingshots and Dandy and Company. For more info click on the offical websites for the webcomics: http://www.daniellecorsetto.com/gws.html & http://www.dandyandcompany.com/ Support Spider-girl, the only Marvel Female title series to reach 100 issues in a single run.

10-26-2009, 11:10 AM	#6
vbartilucci Freelance Pontificator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 32	So pleased I wasn't the only one who noticed this. IIRC, didn't they get thrown into the past or some such and help the original Scrooge, which then bollixes up the future, making everyone grouchy and stuff? This seems more like they are helping a modern miser, so it's not the same plot, but the same ballpark.

10-26-2009, 11:55 AM	#7
Kirayoshi Whoof! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wherever it is, there's an outrageous amount of running involved. Posts: 3,496	IIRC, the Real Ghostbusters story involved the team accidently trapping the three ghosts before they could do their work on the original Scrooge himself, resulting in a dark future where Christmas was a forgotten holiday(not too far from the truth, since Dickens' original story was written in a time when the celebration of Christmas had fallen out of favor, and is credited with popularizing the holiday). It wouldn't be too difficult for the book's writer to reference the earlier adventure, as a shout-out to JMS. __________________ And now, here it is, your moment of zen... "That planet out there, with three suns, wormhole and alien sand, that planet is nothing--you hear me, nothing--compared to all those things waiting for you. Food, home, people--hold on to that. 'Cause we're gonna get there. I promise. I'm gonna get you home." --Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead "I feel that if a person can't communicate, the very least he can do is to shut up." —Tom Lehrer

10-26-2009, 05:09 PM	#9
Blade X Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,559	LOL It seems I'm not the only one who have seen that Christmas episode of the REAL GHOSTBUSTERS.

10-27-2009, 09:15 AM	#10
jediracer fanboy Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 235	hehe, maybe the interviewer is under 30 years old and knows nothing about it.

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