Ghostbusters 3..script being written.hmm

[RossK]

Ok yes before you begin the "lies its all lies" I know as well as any body the amount of talk a 3rd ghsotbusters film has had over the past decade .

From the stuff about they go to Hell and Ben Stiller would play Peter Venkman or a rookie buster , theres been plenty thrown around .


We already know the original cast bar Signourey and Rick Moranis are working together for the video game which is set 2 years after gb2.

But as of yesterday the web has been rife with reports all over that the 2 people who write the us version of the office have been hired to start a script.
If this is true part of me feels happy ..part feels sad .
If Dan Ackyrod has nothing to do with how it turns out...IM VERY SAD.:(

Anyway , truth this time ? what do people think ,

Source BBC.co.uk

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Ghostbusters 3 'in development'


Two writers from the US version of The Office have been recruited to write a third instalment of Ghostbusters, according to trade newspaper Variety.

Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky's hiring is seen as a sure sign the long-mooted comedy will finally be made.

Ghostbusters and its 1989 sequel saw Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis as bumbling scientists who rid New York of paranormal threats.

It is hoped the new film will reunite the original cast.

Columbia Pictures has declined to comment on whether a third Ghostbusters was in development, Variety reported.

But director John Landis, who worked with Aykroyd on The Blues Brothers and Trading Places, has said the film would definitely be made.

"I'm not involved but I know it's happening," he told the BBC News website at the Venice Film Festival.

Eisenberg and Stupnitsky recently collaborated with Ramis on the script for his new film Year One.

Last year the original Ghostbusters cast signed up to lend their faces and voices to a computer game based on the hit film series.

The game's storyline was being written by stars Aykroyd (Ray Stantz) and Harold Ramis (Egon Spengler), who also scripted the first two films.

i . hate the internet...lol...search for backing niformation on this brings loads and loads of website surrounding this with so many..different takes on it...Dan Ackyrod denied it...other says he confirmed it......Sighhhh....
i DONT think this is just another rumor , i mean somewhere i think theres a grain of truth in this .
But as many sites say there are lots of stumbling blocks , such as Bill mUrrays reluctance to do another one..but willing to voice a CGI one and indeed the video game .
mehhh

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/09/dan_akroyd_implies_that_ghostb.html

here is video of DAN a few days ago being asked and he says hes heard about 2 young writers making a script.

Id say he and Ernie Hudson are the youngest looking still and would be good for idoing it , So could murrary really , just hes got greyish hair.
Harold Ramis is quite a bit heavier than the scrawny egon he played not sure how that would turn out .

..I know its likely a new team of busters could be trained in similar to the Extreme ghostbusters cartoon idea.

[rokhed00]

Seen this elsewhere, and yes, they're all a bit old for busting some ghosts, could this be the start of Ghostbusters TNG with them training a new team?

[uəʌəsʎɐɾ]

What about Winston? Everyone always forgets about winston.

[rokhed00]

What about Winston? Everyone always forgets about winston.
Bloody racism, innit?

[Cube]

So a bunch of nobody writers do the film, while the actual people do the game?

[EEVILMURRAY]

This was semi announced ages ago [I think I made the topic] but they were saying it would be CGI. Live action would be better.

Who knows, they could make live action copies of the Extreme Ghostbusters. Watching the cripple bust some ghosts would be interesting to see.
What about Winston? Everyone always forgets about winston.
That pissed me off when I read about this yesterday, they mentioned the original three then said "sequel star Ernie Hudson"... Did they forget he was in the first?

[RossK]

I know its a tad odd having the real writers do a game but not a film..?
and yeah everyone forgets Ernie Hudson its so true , hes not even been in a ghostbuster game till the new one .
in all the nes/gb/megadrive stuff it was only ray,egon,peter
no mention of him!!

[ReZourceman]

So a bunch of nobody writers do the film, while the actual people do the game?

Nobody writers? What?

This is like....the best movie news in years.

[RossK]

Ramis Updates 'Ghostbusters 3' Possibilities

7 September 2008 8:54 AM, PDT | From bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news

Let the speculations begin and watch as rumors turn into fact (kind of) as Harold Ramis responds to this past weeks monster Ghostbusters 3 announcement over at the Chicago Tribune. Inside you can read about the possibilities of Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson all returning, along with Sony's hopes to bring in the Apatow crew "yes, columbia is developing a script for GB3 with my year one writing partners, gene stupnitsky and lee eisenberg. judd apatow is co-producing year one and has made several other films for sony, so of course the studio is hoping to tap into some of the same acting talent. aykroyd, ivan reitman and i are consulting at this point, and according to dan, bill murray is willing to be involved on some level........."

[Monopolyman]

It's not going to happen. Written script or not.

[ReZourceman]

It's not going to happen. Written script or not.

Have some inside info or something? :blank: :indeed:

[Dante]

all of them are old

http://i35.tinypic.com/1z5n800.jpg

[Roostophe]

^ Doh...Ray...EGON? :o

Doh...Ray...Egad! :shakehead

[RossK]

au contraie , Ernie is in very good shape for someone who iss 63
( april 2008 )
http://rgbo.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/img_0500.jpg

Murray,,,well yeah hes got grey hair but to be honest even when he was young he didnt look that young
May 2008
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x74/chicbn872/Movie%20Stills/tn2_bill_murray_3.jpg


Ackroyd , he still looks like Ray ..look at him grooving it up here..ok he does actually have more hair than this.. jsut looks averagley receding iin this frame .
http://blog.ghostbusters.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/dan-aykroyd.jpg


Harold Ramis...well....if he like lost...alot of weight.......he'd look fine just a grey haired egon...but sadly this sort of hmm...uhh ...help?

[rokhed00]

Only way this is going to happen is as a TNG introduction.
The original crew couldn't weild a proton pack if their lives depended on it.

[EEVILMURRAY]

au contraie , Ernie is in very good shape for someone who iss 63
62*

They could wield proton packs Rok, but for any running etc shots they'd have to big up the CGI-Massive. Which would be awesome to see.

[Ramar]

I'd like to think if they were gonna make it, Ackroyd and Ramis would be involved in the making.

And if they didn't stick to the original cast, I hope they don't do some stupid follow on; ie son of the ghostbusters or called out of retirement.

[Monopolyman]

Have some inside info or something? :blank: :indeed:

Nah, I just know it.

[Oxigen_Waste]

Considering that the second one was pretty much a waste of time, I'm not really excited about this, like... at all.

[RossK]

lalalallalalala...la...:shakehead
not listening...
2 was great:heh:

[ReZourceman]

Considering that the second one was pretty much a waste of time, I'm not really excited about this, like... at all.

LLLAAAAMMMMEEEEEEEE.

[Ramar]

Considering that the second one was pretty much a waste of time, I'm not really excited about this, like... at all.

Sacrilege!!

The second was equally as awesome as the first.

[Oxigen_Waste]

Deny it, you may... but that's not the truth. Fans and critics agree... 2 was lame. Of course there's bound to be people who loved it.

[ReZourceman]

Deny it, you may... but that's not the truth. Fans and critics agree... 2 was lame. Of course there's bound to be people who loved it.

Fans and critics agree? Lol, you're outnumbered here everyone to one.

[Ramar]

I can't even imagine fans not liking the Statue of Liberty part in Ghostbusters 2. It's just awesome.

Your love, lifting me higher!

[Grazza]

Hope it happens and is a sharp satire like the first one. I don't see any reason why any of them would be too old or overweight. It's not like there are many stunts.

[Mr_Odwin]

It's unusual, but I am in heavy agreement with O_W. I was 11 when it came out so I remember how it was slated by critics, and how it was a huge disappointment to my friends and I. In no way did it have the popularity that the first did.

[Roostophe]

I respect Oddy's opinion more than Oxy's, but I'm still scratching my head as to how exactly people could have found it disappointing?

GB2 has got a dancing toaster in it ffs! :nono:

[Oxigen_Waste]

Hey, Ramar, ReZ, don't hate me, I'm just pointing out facts. I don't really like the second all that much... and I grew up loving the first, so I guess I'm a bit biased, but that's the truth of things, fans were not happy about it and neither were critics.

[Mr_Odwin]

Just check out IMDB. 7.7 vs 6.0, where 6.0 on IMDB is like total cack.

[RossK]

imdb doesnt take away a dancing toaster and said statue of liberty controlled by a nes joypad.

[Fierce_LiNk]

OxyWaste, as much as I love you, you're a blatant liar!

Ghostbusters 2 was fucking awesome. What exactly was wrong with it?! I thought it was a damn good sequel. :)

[rokhed00]

I can't even imagine fans not liking the Statue of Liberty part in Ghostbusters 2. It's just awesome.

Your love, lifting me higher!

Not really a patch on Mr Stay Puft though.

[Oxigen_Waste]

OxyWaste, as much as I love you, you're a blatant liar!

Ghostbusters 2 was fucking awesome. What exactly was wrong with it?! I thought it was a damn good sequel. :)

No I'm not, point out where I lied? :heh: I dare you!

What was wrong with it? Put bluntly: everything. There wasn't a single thing that wasn't better in the first. In other words, it was worse than the first on every thing. Like, literally. Also, it felt completely pointless, what I call an unncessary sequel. Much like Alien 3 & 4, or Matrix 2 & 3, and many others, it's just completely pointless, as it lowers the bar in every single way possible. Which pretty much is enough for me to not like it. However, it could've been worse than the first and still retain it's quality (like Back To The Future 2), however that was not the case, it was simply no good. (It wasn't terrible, it was just... completely mediocre.)

[Ramar]

Not really a patch on Mr Stay Puft though.

Obviously. And I would agree Ghostbusters 2 isn't as great as the first. But it's still a decent sequel.

[Grazza]

Ghostbusters 2 is an odd one. I loved it when it was released (I was about 10) and couldn't understand why it was panned. Nowadays I don't like it so much.

This may sound strange, but my biggest problem with the film is its use of baby actor(s). I didn't notice it when I was young, but the poor kid looks distressed in some of the scenes.

Secondly, there are only two really funny scenes: the one where Peter Venkman presents "World of the Strange" and the one where Louis Tulley babysits with Janine.

The Scolari Brothers scene is good, but other than that, there's nothing very classic. The Statue of Liberty was a good idea, but it's just an actress dressed up!

Other than that, I consider it a good film.

[Mr_Odwin]

No I'm not, point out where I lied? :heh: I dare you!

What was wrong with it? Put bluntly: everything. There wasn't a single thing that wasn't better in the first. In other words, it was worse than the first on every thing. Like, literally. Also, it felt completely pointless, what I call an unncessary sequel. Much like Alien 3 & 4, or Matrix 2 & 3, and many others, it's just completely pointless, as it lowers the bar in every single way possible. Which pretty much is enough for me to not like it. However, it could've been worse than the first and still retain it's quality (like Back To The Future 2), however that was not the case, it was simply no good. (It wasn't terrible, it was just... completely mediocre.)

I was thinking of it like the original and the newer Star Wars trilogies. Kids and adults loved the first set, but really only kids liked the second set, and it was largely just thought of as a cash-in by all the adults that loved the first.

[ReZourceman]

I was thinking of it like the original and the newer Star Wars trilogies. Kids and adults loved the first set, but really only kids liked the second set, and it was largely just thought of as a cash-in by all the adults that loved the first.

I don't think thats a relevant analogy here at all. I think its purely down to taste really.

Edit;/ Read the below post, and I see where you're coming from now. I do think that it has some of that in number 2 but I would agree not as much.

And obviously Office writers is bloody bloody amazing.

[Grazza]

I was thinking of it like the original and the newer Star Wars trilogies. Kids and adults loved the first set, but really only kids liked the second set, and it was largely just thought of as a cash-in by all the adults that loved the first.

Yes, absolutely. Ghostbusters is full of dry wit, a lot of which went over my head when I was young. It's very rude!

Ghostbusters 2 was geared towards merchandise, kids' meals, that sort of thing. It's actually quite a tacky film in many ways (Statue of Liberty being an actress dressed up; painting of Vigo looks good, but not when he comes out of the painting etc).

Still, writers from the US Office is a good sign they want to focus on dry comedy.

[RossK]

Harold Ramis Confirms Ghostbusters 3 Plans

September 8, 2008
Source: Chicago Tribune
by Alex Billington
Ghostbusters

One more update on Ghostbusters 3 today to hold us over until we hear casting news or more details. At this point it is definitely not a rumor anymore, Sony is making a sequel, no question about it. The film doesn't have a finished script yet, but discussion are underway and importantly, the four original Ghostbusters will most likely be returning - but not exactly like you might have imagined. Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Harold Ramis, and even Bill Murray will all be involved in some way, so expect one hell of a triumphant return! Dr. Egon himself emailed the Chicago Tribune with a brief update over the weekend and I thought it'd be great to feature today, especially if you're a fan who is excited for the sequel.

Harold Ramis confirms the details that we previously wrote about plus adds a little more about the concept for this sequel. Here's his e-mail sent to the Chicago Tribune:

"yes, columbia is developing a script for GB3 with my year one writing partners, gene stupnitsky and lee eisenberg. judd apatow is co-producing year one and has made several other films for sony, so of course the studio is hoping to tap into some of the same acting talent. aykroyd, ivan reitman and i are consulting at this point, and according to dan, bill murray is willing to be involved on some level. he did record his dialogue for the new ghostbusters video game, as did danny and i, and ernie hudson. the concept is that the old ghostbusters would appear in the film in some mentor capacity. not much else to say at this point."

[rokhed00]

the concept is that the old ghostbusters would appear in the film in some mentor capacity.

Just as I suspected, it'll be GBTNG.

[EEVILMURRAY]

http://i1.iofferphoto.com/img/item/385/242/16/extreme.jpg

[Dante]

i didnt like the 2nd ghostbusters as well and i heard alot of ideas to 2nd would have been about other rivals to them.

[RossK]

i have that extreme ghostbusters dvd set! and a real ghostbusters dvd set too!:bowdown: an official one for real ghosbusters is coming out later this year in the shape of the firehouse with all the eps and extras on it .

[Ike]

i have that extreme ghostbusters dvd set! and a real ghostbusters dvd set too!:bowdown: an official one for real ghosbusters is coming out later this year in the shape of the firehouse with all the eps and extras on it .

!!!

Must buy!

[Dante]

i have that extreme ghostbusters dvd set! and a real ghostbusters dvd set too!:bowdown: an official one for real ghosbusters is coming out later this year in the shape of the firehouse with all the eps and extras on it .
Cool.
i had alot of 'real' ghostbuster toys as a kid :)

[Ramar]

i have that extreme ghostbusters dvd set! and a real ghostbusters dvd set too!:bowdown: an official one for real ghosbusters is coming out later this year in the shape of the firehouse with all the eps and extras on it .

Oh sweet!

Cool.
i had alot of 'real' ghostbuster toys as a kid :)

Same. My grandad built my brother a wooden firehouse, it was awesome, had the pole and looked just like the plastic one. I also once lost Peter at the bus stop in the snow, found him when we came back from town. One of the best days of my life. ;)

[soag]

Ghostbusters 1 and 2 are 2 of my fave movies ever! So i'm so excited about this, with the orginal cast on board it can not fail.

I demand that the stay puft makes an apperence.

[Dante]

Oh sweet!



Same. My grandad built my brother a wooden firehouse, it was awesome, had the pole and looked just like the plastic one. I also once lost Peter at the bus stop in the snow, found him when we came back from town. One of the best days of my life. ;)

i had the firehouse, silmer, ghostbuster car and the ghostbuster team. :)

[Mike1988uk]

Well i enjoyed the first 2 when i was younger. Will be interesting if they could make this any good.

[ReZourceman]

i had the firehouse, silmer, ghostbuster car and the ghostbuster team. :)

I had soooo many GB toys, it was bloody immense. I still contest to this day that the fire station, with trickling ooze down the middle, is the best toy ever (and the Turtles Blimp...)

Anyone remember this bad boy?

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc209/elainegwood/IMG_7140.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc209/elainegwood/IMG_7143.jpg

[Ramar]

The turtles blimp was awesome until I popped it when I threw it down the stairs and it hit the artex ceiling. ;_;

[RossK]

going back to the cartoon a second , the first 78 episodes of it are so awesome and rich inf folklore monsters and myths and legends and actually have some gothic feel to them.
Unfortunatley after that it turned into " SLIMER and the real ghostbusters." ..and followed the adventures of slimer and his friends such as luigi the pizza chef and the ice cream truck man....:blank:

Its true!!!
Thankfully it did eventually revert back to the original format of Real Ghostbusters at the end.:yay:

they played The Ghostbusters theme tune on Virgin (( ..alright Absolute!) radio today !
So much groovier than most of the stuff they have on!

[EEVILMURRAY]

Have you heard the Ghostbuster/Bad remix?

[RossK]

no? is it on youtube?

apparantly yes it is , hehe it works well!

[Ramar]

Have you heard the Ghostbuster/Bad remix?

A long time ago in a friends car, though I was never linked to the source of its musical awesomeness. Hint hint.

[EEVILMURRAY]

A long time ago in a friends car, though I was never linked to the source of its musical awesomeness. Hint hint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPap8Wbvn3A

First link I hit.

EDIT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRnH4dqHP5k&feature=related

Better link, actually uses the Bad video, but with the breaks in singing could've been done alot better with some Ghostbuster clips.

[Dante]

Tonight's closing night film at Fantastic Fest was CITY OF EMBER with director Gil Kenan in attendance and a surprise appearance by Bill Murray. I dug the movie (more on that later), but the reason you're reading this is due to a question Kraken asked during the Q&A.

I'm sure at some point the video of this will come out, but the non-line for line version of the question was how would Murray feel about strapping on the proton pack and kicking some ghost ass again?

I was very curious to hear Murray's answer. He's not as available to the press or public as Dan Aykroyd or Harold Ramis and he also seemed to be the least enthusiastic about a Ghostbusters sequel...

But tonight he said that he knew "some writers from THE OFFICE" were taking a stab at the script right now (which we already knew) and that he thinks that's a good start. He paused for a few seconds then said that he thinks enough time has passed and that "the wounds from GHOSTBUSTERS 2 are healed" and that he would definitely be into doing another GHOSTBUSTERS movie, stating that the first 40 minutes of the original film is some of the best stuff he's been associated with and the whole shoot was an amazing amount of fun.

He also went on to say that his enthusiasm for Ghostbusters was heightened after recording the voice of Peter Venkman for the video game over the summer. In fact, he said he found himself walking down the street singing the Ghostbusters theme song and then thought people walking around him were going to start yelling at him to "get over yourself, Bill," so he stopped... But the enthusiasm was there.

How cool is that?!?!?

And I got to shake his hand (down in a cave an hour and a half outside of Austin, no less) and have about 30 seconds of smalltalk with the man, where I blubbered something about STRIPES, CADDYSHACK and GHOSTBUSTERS being seminal films growing up and quickly ran back into the huge crowd trying to get at him. I found him to be a lot nicer and down to earth than I expected. It was a great day to be a geek...

Just thought I'd share the words from the man himself on GHOSTBUSTERS 3. If I was concerned about yet another '80s cornerstone being revisited (and possibly ruined) I'm totally over that now.

www.aintitcool.com (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38496)

[ReZourceman]

Awesome news! Sooo sweet.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I had soooo many GB toys, it was bloody immense. I still contest to this day that the fire station, with trickling ooze down the middle, is the best toy ever (and the Turtles Blimp...)

Anyone remember this bad boy?

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc209/elainegwood/IMG_7140.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc209/elainegwood/IMG_7143.jpg

I believe I had one of those. Had the fire station, two Ecto-Mobiles for some reason, and lots of other toys. Including the characters.

Also, the cartoons rocked! Had some of those on tape, and taped off the telly, hehe.

Have you heard the Ghostbuster/Bad remix?

Oh yes, I had that on my old laptop before it broked. Pretty awesome tune, and it goes really well.

[Dante]

i remember having the bug monster car and the cop and the old woman turning into a monsters. :D
http://i7.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/0d/c5/a30c_1.JPG

[uəʌəsʎɐɾ]

holy shit I just realised I owned every ghostbusters toy mentioned on this page -- before I even saw any of the movies. That car honest-to-god freaked me out. The slimer ooze stuff was such a waste of money. I'm pretty sure I still had a couple of tubs of it left unopened, but my mum sold/threw away.

I had that fire station and it was cool, but the strongest memory I have is seeing it on The Witches (at the end with the mouse running around it) and really, really, really wishing I was small enough to run around it too.

And let's not forget the awesome ghostbustersmobilething! That was sweet. I also had Egon and his eyes boggled out when you moved a switch on his back. I'm pretty sure I managed to get most of these for free from older family friends. Or I stole them from car boots. Being a kid was awesome. If I could have any nostalgic toys again, it would be the GB collection easily!

[Girly hiyaz!~ Gamer]

all we need now....


http://www.whosdatedwho.com/news/pictures/7L/76/6776_large.jpg



but i somehow doubt it :(

[EEVILMURRAY]

i remember having the bug monster car and the cop and the old woman turning into a monsters. :D
http://i7.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/0d/c5/a30c_1.JPG

I HAD THOSE. :blank:

[Ramar]

Own up people who had the proton packs with the cynlindrical foam thing coming out of it? You know I did! And the trap. Though for large periods I had to make do with two empty bottles of drink strapped together, a piece of washing line and another bottle for the gun.

[EEVILMURRAY]

Own up people who had the proton packs with the cynlindrical foam thing coming out of it? You know I did! And the trap.
That was all me too.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I think I had one. But, I can't remember it too well. I have blackspots in my memory. Like, I remember seeing the Ecto-Mobile in the cupboard, but can't remember that much about it too well.

Also, Jay, haha about the car-boot sales. Did you ever go to the ones at the Cattle Market on Sunday in Newport. I picked up so many cheap SNES games and Ghostbusters toys there, it's unbelievable.

[soag]

Own up people who had the proton packs with the cynlindrical foam thing coming out of it? You know I did! And the trap. Though for large periods I had to make do with two empty bottles of drink strapped together, a piece of washing line and another bottle for the gun.

I had one of those too :D, found it in the shed a couple of years back but had to throw it out as after 12 years of lying at the back of a damp shed it kinda started to mould. :(

[ReZourceman]

(I also owned all toys mentioned) God they were so awesome. Also the bin man they you empty on his head to reveal a fly head and wings etc.

Also! Lewis...omg thatd be amazing.

[Dante]

I HAD THOSE. :blank:

Why the blank face then?

[EEVILMURRAY]

Why the blank face then?
Because I'm so super special awesome serious.

[RossK]

Mon Oct 6, 2008 — by Robert Greenberger
Bill Murray up for 'Ghostbusters 3'
Actor Bill Murray spoke at a New York news conference for City of Ember and repeated his interest in appearing in Ghostbusters 3.

The comedian also said that a script is moving forward at the moment. "There's two fellows from The Office that are writing a script, but I've yet to see it. And I'm more involved with, you know, trying to get the dessert we ordered at lunch than I am with the new Ghostbusters sequel. But it's possible. It's a great idea that they hired these two guys to do it, because I think it'll be a ... it could be a fresh look at it. And it could be funny."

If true, he would reprise his role of Dr. Peter Venkman and appear alongside Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson, Jr. more than 20 years after Ghostbusters 2.

Of the latter, he admitted, "We did a sequel, and it was sort of rather unsatisfying for me, because the first one to me was the goods. It was the real thing. And the sequel, you know, was ... it was a few years later. There was an idea pitched. And it was like, well, they got us all together in a room. We just laughed for a couple of hours. And then they said, 'What if we did another one? Here's an idea.'

"So they had this idea, but it didn't turn out to be the idea when I arrived on the set. They'd written a whole different movie than the one [initially discussed]. And the special-effects guys got it and got their hands on it. And it was just not the same movie. There were a few great scenes in it, but it wasn't the same movie. So there's never been an interest in a third Ghostbusters because the second one was kind of disappointing ... for me, anyway."

no Bill theres NEVER been an interest for a 3rd movie.!!.
:S

Murray: 'Ghostbusters Needs Girls'

9 October 2008 9:03 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actor Bill Murray is keen to see a new generation of Ghostbusters pick up their proton packs - especially if they are female.

The funnyman starred in the 1984 hit movie and its 1989 sequel, and has been bombarded with requests to bring the four hapless ghoul fighters back to the big screen.

And Murray is reportedly interested in reprising his original role in a new film, branding a possible third installment "a great idea".

Speculation suggests studio bosses are working on a script to team original stars Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson with a new batch of Ghostbusters, to be played by Seth Rogen, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Chris Rock.

But the Scrooged actor would like to add a more feminine aspect to the spook catching squad.

He tells MTV.com, "I think it'd be funny to have a girl Ghostbuster. We don't have a girl Ghostbuster. I mean, they say like, 'What if you passed it to Chris Rock?' And I go, 'Well, I dunno. Is Chris Rock gonna save us?' You know, I guess. He's funny."

He adds, "I just think there's some funny girls I'd love to see be Ghostbusters."


Ghostbusters GIrls..well Janine often was one in the cartoon series :heh: :) but ..current actress's......any one care to share thier thoughts of who theyd like :)
id say it have to be someone who appreciates the whole ghostbuster thing not someone whos soley for the paycheque and thinks its geeky .

[EEVILMURRAY]

They'll probably end up stealing loads from Extreme Ghostbusters.

But writer's of The Office, please no.

[Tellyn]

I'm not convinced about a new team of Ghostbusters, especially the lot they picked. I don't think they could carry the film - and with a new team, I'm guessing they'd give the originals a lesser role.

[flameboy]

It's one thing if they are going to remake the series and reboot it and have new people taking on the roles but its totally another having the others in the film and written out...

Also the guys rumoured to be in the film are middle aged themselves so the passing the torch doesn't really work as they aren't young upstarts...

[Grazza]

I'm sure I remember Bill Murray on Wogan in the 1980s saying something along the lines of "Ghostbusters 3 is on the way"! Mind you, he's right about Ghostbusters 2 in that there were only a few great scenes.

Why oh why, though, do we have to have new actors? I like Steve Carell and I don't know who the others are (apart from Chris Rock), but I see no reason whatsoever why the original actors couldn't carry the film.

[flameboy]

I'm sure I remember Bill Murray on Wogan in the 1980s saying something along the lines of "Ghostbusters 3 is on the way"! Mind you, he's right about Ghostbusters 2 in that there were only a few great scenes.

Why oh why, though, do we have to have new actors? I like Steve Carell and I don't know who the others are (apart from Chris Rock), but I see no reason whatsoever why the original actors couldn't carry the film.

Have you seen Harold Ramis recently>

[Grazza]

Have you seen Harold Ramis recently>

Yes, I know what all of them look like now, but which part of Ghostbusters required them to be fit? If they don't fit in the costumes, make bigger ones!

[RossK]

theyre definatley not rebooting , its a continuation ...hmmm you know..Dan Ackyrods very good friends with Adam Sandler :heh:

[flameboy]

Yes, I know what all of them look like now, but which part of Ghostbusters required them to be fit? If they don't fit in the costumes, make bigger ones!

yeah but with the size of him he will look ridiculous.

[Tellyn]

yeah but with the size of him he will look ridiculous.

Since when did Ghostbusters take itself seriously? :)

[EEVILMURRAY]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b32qeA3glYw

Apparently this is an official trailer. But obviously not. I think this is what my workmate was saying was an actually official trailer. But as soon as I saw the first bit of footage I know where they'd stolen it from.

I would say it's kinda sad, but I'm proud of it.

[Chuck]

power rangers the movie? I love how i know that.

[EEVILMURRAY]

power rangers the movie? I love how i know that.
Same here. First shot. Bam.


It's fucking Morphin' Time.

[darksnowman]

Ivan Ooze!! Haha, there was no way that was gonna fool any of us.

[EEVILMURRAY]

I wanna buy the film for a bargain price. My brother was impressed at one point when I said "If you're gay say 'it's time'". Then Tommy said "it's time.". My brother questionned my memory, which is pr0 when it comes to things like this.