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There Are “Many Other” ‘Ghostbusters’ Movies in Development, Says Ivan Reitman!!

The release of Ghostbusters this summer was intended to jump-start a franchise that has long been on Sony Pictures’ to-do list, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite hit like the studio was hoping. Director Paul Feig’s reboot was at a disadvantage from the start, as his decision to fill the cast with female comedians set off a seemingly unending screed of misogyny in the darkest corners of the internets, … Continue reading There Are “Many Other” ‘Ghostbusters’ Movies in Development, Says Ivan Reitman!!

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‘Ghostbusters’ Sequel Unlikely After Expected $75 Million Loss at the Box Office!!!

Despite early enthusiasm from Sony executives about the franchise and shared-universe potential springing from Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters reboot, the film’s estimated $75 million box office loss seems to have put the nail in the coffin of a live-action sequel. The 2016 release currently has a domestic box office take just north of $117 million with a disappointing $62.8 million from the international market; it will expand into Spain and Japan … Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’ Sequel Unlikely After Expected $75 Million Loss at the Box Office!!!

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Ghostbusters (2016) Review!!

Synopsis – Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat. My Take – I have always dismissed the idea of a remake or a reboot of a successful franchise, seriously why fix something which is not broken? Sony‘s main mistake was a rather unfunny first … Continue reading Ghostbusters (2016) Review!!

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‘Ghostbusters’ Reportedly Banned in China!!

“I ain’t afraid of no ghosts” is the line of the original Ghostbusters theme song that has stood the test of time, and the song, on the whole, is certainly more enjoyable than that Fall Out Boy/Missy Elliott nonsense Paul Feig‘s reboot of the franchise has been saddled with. According to several sources, however, China won’t be amongst the countries who get to hear the new song in the … Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’ Reportedly Banned in China!!

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‘Ghostbusters’: Listen to Fall Out Boy & Missy Elliott’s Not-So-Great Theme Song “I’m Not Afraid”!!

Well, here we are. This morning brought with it the full audio for the new Ghostbusters theme song, “I’m Not Afraid,” performed by Fall Out Boy and the galvanic Missy Elliott, and it’s not good. Subjectivity goes a long way in these kind of things, but I have a hard time imagining people enjoying this outside of the realm of gimmicks. The most famous songs … Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’: Listen to Fall Out Boy & Missy Elliott’s Not-So-Great Theme Song “I’m Not Afraid”!!

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New ‘Ghostbusters’ Animated TV Series In 2018!!

Capitalizing on the success of the original Ghostbusters, stars Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis created an cartoon companion series called The Real Ghostbusters that ran from 1986 to 1991. As a new team of phantom fighters will take the big screen in Paul Feig’s movie reboot, Sony will make the same move on TV. There have been rumors about a possible new cartoon with word … Continue reading New ‘Ghostbusters’ Animated TV Series In 2018!!

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‘Ghostbusters’: Character and Ecto-1 Featurettes Offer a Closer Look at the Reboot!!

The new Ghostbusters is nearly here. Sony Pictures has unveiled a series of behind-the-scenes character featurettes as well as one reserved just for the famous vehicle, the Ecto-1, all of which show off some new footage from director Paul Feig’s redo. The film stars Melissa McCarthy as Abby, Kristen Wiig as Erin, Leslie Jones as Patty, and Kate McKinnon as Holtzmann, and as you’re probably well aware by now, is a full reboot of the Ghostbusters franchise. This … Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’: Character and Ecto-1 Featurettes Offer a Closer Look at the Reboot!!

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‘Ghostbusters’ International Trailer Unveils New Footage from the Supernatural Action Film!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – 30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, the beloved franchise makes its long-awaited return. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today. Directed – Paul Feig Starring – Melissa McCarthy,  Kristen Wiig,  Kate McKinnon Check out the new trailer: Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’ International Trailer Unveils New Footage from the Supernatural Action Film!! Check It Out!!

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‘Ghostbusters’: New Trailer Teases Familiar Characters, Impressive Visuals!! Check it out!!

Synopsis – 30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, the beloved franchise makes its long-awaited return. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today. Directed – Paul Feig Starring – Melissa McCarthy,  Kristen Wiig,  Kate McKinnon Check out the new trailer: Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’: New Trailer Teases Familiar Characters, Impressive Visuals!! Check it out!!

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‘The Blues Brothers’ Get Animated in New Primetime Comedy Series from Dan Aykroyd!!

The 1980 classic crime comedy The Blues Brothers is about to get a whole new look. The movie, which grew out of a popular sketch on Saturday Night Live that starred Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as the title characters, featured Ellwood and Jake putting together their old band in an effort to raise enough money to save their boyhood home, a Catholic orphanage. Now, … Continue reading ‘The Blues Brothers’ Get Animated in New Primetime Comedy Series from Dan Aykroyd!!

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First Posters for ‘Passengers’, ‘The Magnificent 7’, ‘The Girl on the Train’, ‘Snowden’, ‘Patriots Day’, and More unveil at Cinema Con!!

With CinemaCon starting tomorrow in Las Vegas, I arrived earlier today to take pictures of the new posters on display. For those who don’t know, CinemaCon is a convention where theater owners get a look at what the studios have to offer for the rest of the year, and where vendors can show new products for theaters to buy. It’s basically Comic-Con for theater owners.  … Continue reading First Posters for ‘Passengers’, ‘The Magnificent 7’, ‘The Girl on the Train’, ‘Snowden’, ‘Patriots Day’, and More unveil at Cinema Con!!

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