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Children's Hospital LA Auctions Rare Ivan Reitman Ghostbusters Figure
This limited-edition Ghostbusters Plasma Series figure puts the iconic co-creator of the franchise, Ivan Reitman, right into the suit with his own 6" Hasbro figure The classic Ghostbusters flight suit is featured here, showcasing both ghost-hunting elements as well as fun directing accessories Some of these accessories include the classic proton pack and neutrona wand,[...]
Triplets Star Arnold Schwarzenegger Provides Twins Sequel Update
With the passing of Ivan Reitman on February 12, who planned to direct the follow-up to the 1988 hit, the question was obviously if the project would go on or will someone take over According to The Arnold Fans, Schwarzenegger provided an update on several projects he's working on, including the upcoming comedy at his[...]
LOS ANGELES - SEP 12: Ivan Reitman at the Halloween Horror Nights at the Universal Studios Hollywood on September 12, 2019 in Universal City, CA, photo by Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com.
One of comedy's greatest legends in director Ivan Reitman passed on February 12 at the age of 75 For generations of fans, he's best known for Ghostbusters, helping vault its primary cast in Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis into superstardom Born in 1946, Reitman made his feature debut in 1971's Foxy Lady, which[...]
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Brings The Cute With Mini-Stay Pufts Reveal
Today, the official YouTube channel of the franchise posted a video of none other than Bill Murray seeing the creatures with original film director Ivan Reitman It turns out; not even Bill Murray is immune to their charms Watch the legends see them together down below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1iretuNB0wVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE[...]
The Crow Actor Ernie Hudson Says Brandon Lee’s Death Doomed Reboot
Image courtesy of Sony Pictures Ernie Hudson Recalls His Ghostbusters One-Liner "Basically, instead of coming in page eight, he came in at page 68," Hudson said of his time in the Ivan Reitman 1984 original "All the backstory where I come in, and we talk about who I am and I'm auditioning and explaining what I do;[...]
Redemption Day: Ernie Hudson Talks Gary Dourdan and Ghostbusters
Sometimes there was a little maneuvering to get to that same place." Redemption Day poster courtesy of Saban Films Speaking of directors, Hudson mentioned how it was an honor to work with Ivan Reitman for his two Ghostbusters films, given his body of work "When I got to work on Ghostbusters, Ivan Reitman, you just really respect[...]
Ghostbusters Cast, Crew Share BTS Stories on Reunited Apart
Joining Gad were Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts, and director Ivan Reitman As per the format of the series with social distancing guidelines, the reunion took place via Zoom video conferencing The charity chosen for the episode benefitted Equal Justice Initiative Among the behind-the-scenes subjects discussed of the original 1984[...]
"Ghostbusters" 35th Anniversary: Let Bustin' Make You Feel Good Again This October
The event takes place over two nights, on October 6th and 10th – so fans will have the chance to grab their proton packs and join Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis), and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) for a trip into this classic paranormal comedy. // Sony Pictures, Fathom Events The[...]
Dan Aykroyd on 'Ghostbusters': Blames Self for 2016, Excited for Riteman's
He served as producer on Paul Feig's take, and says he should have blamed himself for the soaring costs of the production. Dan AykroydPhoto by s_bukley / Shutterstock.com While chatting with Canadian outlet 660CityNews, the legendary Saturday Night Live alum and comedy great expounded a bit on what went wrong, and how the new film from Jason Reitman and[...]
Ghostbusters Convention Coming to California on June 7-8
Raymond Stantz) and Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore), director Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, the director and co-writer (with Gil Kenan) of Sony Pictures' upcoming 2020 Ghostbusters film, and Ghostbusters theme song singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr. are all confirmed to attend The Reitmans and Paul Feig (director, Ghostbusters (2016)) will conduct a first-ever Director's Panel spanning all four films on Saturday. Other popular guests from the Ghostbusters universe scheduled to attend include William Atherton ("Walter Peck," Ghostbusters), Joe Medjuck(producer, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters[...]
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It's a real movie with some really funny stuff in it." Murray added his ties to the franchise really relies on the relationship with the core actors of the 1984 original directed by Jason's father, Ivan Reitman. "They're wonderful people Danny [Ackroyd], Ernie [Hudson], Harold [Ramis], Rick Moranis, Annie Potts — they're some of the coolest people[...]
Possible 'Ghostbusters 3' Character Breakdowns Tease Teenagers
We won't go into the finer details of Ghostbusters-gate, but you can do your own research on that point. What we're here to point out in this particular instance is the possible character breakdown for two teenagers in the upcoming film, which Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2 director Ivan Reitman's son Jason Reitman will be directing. According to HN Entertainment, the character descriptions[...]
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Give me some rope I'm coming loose, I'm pulling for…The Weekly Static! Welcome back, everybody…glad you could join me again! But before we get ready to trip the light fantastic on the sidewalks of New York… here it is! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKpB_w8t0U0Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Marlena – Devil 2004 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKpB_w8t0U0) So once more with feeling – here's[...]
Stripes: CBS Brings Bill Murray's Comedy To Series, Ivan Reitman Directs
Original film director Ivan Reitman is expected to direct and executive produce via his Montecito Picture Company. The Whitest Kids U'Know's Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, and Zach Cregger are on board to write the single camera series; and will also serve as executive producers. Similar to the original Murray/Harold Ramis film, CBS' series will follow "a perennial[...]
A New Cartoon Ghostbusters Film Is Reportedly On The Way
THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS, 1986-1991 In the slew of news coming out of San Diego Comic Con today, Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman let news slip about a new Ghostbusters animated film This was in the midst of the comic and toy news about the beloved franchise, and IDW Publishing posted it to Twitter for all to see. Ivan Reitman spills secrets about an upcoming[...]
Ivan Reitman Wants To Connect The Ghostbusters Movie Universes In A Future Film
But original Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2 director Ivan Reitman just wants everyone to get along Reitman and Ernie Hudson appeared on Facebook page Super News Live for Ghostbusters Day this week (that's June 8th), and he revealed what he would do if he had a chance to direct another Ghostbusters film: I think one thing that[...]
Ghost Job: A Legendary 1984 Ghostbusters Deleted Scene Is Found
Ghost Corps, the Ghostbusters-focused division of Columbia Pictures which includes  Ivan Reitman, Dan Aykroyd, and others, posted an image on their Facebook page yesterday which has Ghostbusters fans buzzing Reels from Reitman's personal storage have been found which include the notorious "Fort Detmerring Ghost" deleted scene, which the Ghostbusters wikia describes as: Ray Stantz is in[...]
Ivan Reitman Talks About The Future Of Ghostbusters And Triplets
Wavvy, Ivan Reitman spoke about his legacy as a filmmaker, Space Jam, Triplets, and the recent Ghostbusters Reboot and what the future might hold for the franchise. While not addressing the question of Ghostbusters 2 specifically, Reitman responded: There is [sic] going to be many other Ghostbusters movies, they're just in development right now. So it would seem[...]
Original Ghostbusters And Ghostbusters II To Get 4K Ultra HD Release
The sound has also been remixed for home theaters. This move is, of course, to tie in with the upcoming release of Paul Feig's Ghostbusters on July 15th. Here are the specs and features of the two new 4K Ultra HD releases: GHOSTBUSTERS & GHOSTBUSTERS II 4K Ultra HD Releases Include:  Feature films in 4K resolution with High[...]
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man And The Gooiest Finale In Movie History
Also we learn that the movie's writers Harold Ramis and Dan Akroyd along with director Ivan Reitman spent a big part of the filming of Ghostbusters trying to come up with a different ending out of fear that a giant marshmallow man was too silly. [youtube]http://youtu.be/S–yPO4mMSo[/youtube] With all the talk of a Ghostbusters remake, this seems[...]
Sony Eyeing Bridesmaids Director Paul Feig For Ghostbusters 3
Ivan Reitman was originally set to direct but left the project on March 18th.   The idea of female Ghostbusters isn't completely new… halloween costume companies had jumped on the idea a few years ago. There is an interesting rumor running around and THR has it up on their site Supposedly Paul Feig, director of Bridesmaids and[...]
Phil Lord And Chris Miller May Direct Ghostbusters 3
Basically as soon as the news broke that Ivan Reitman would be stepping down as director of Ghostbusters 3 my Twitter feed exploded with people clamoring for 21 Jump Street and The Lego Movie directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller to replace him It makes sense since Jump Street is a Sony film so they[...]
Ghostbusters 3 To Begin Filming In Early 2015 Without Ivan Reitman At The Helm
And now original Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman has dropped out of directing the threequel as well, though, as Deadline reports, he will help Sony find a new director. Reitman gives Deadline a pretty in-depth interview about the evolution and slow progression of this project, but here are the newsiest bits This is what Reitman had to[...]