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Ghostbusters: The Video Game – Get Ready to Be Slimed

Brett Caron — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:59:48 +0000

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Only a Carpathian would be upset at Atari’s announcement today that Ghostbusters: The Video Game is on the shelves across North America. The long-anticipated return of the Ghostbusters is causing mass outbreaks of nerdgasms from Vancouver to Miami – which will be represented in this article by this indicator – [nerdgasm]. The release of the game is accompanying the 25th anniversary of the original Ghostbusters film, which is being released on Blu-Ray [nerdgasm].

The game promises to reunite most of the cast of Ghostbusters I and II [nerdgasm], most prominently Bill Murray as Peter Venkman, Ernie Hudson as Winston Zeddemore, and of course Dan Akyroyd & Harold Ramis as Ray Stanz and Egon Spengler (who wrote the script for the game as well [nerdgasm]- think of this as Ghostbusters 2 ½). The player will take on the role of the 5th Ghostbuster [nerdgasm] who is performing the missions with support from the cast of the films. You’ll have access to the equipment from the original films, and prototype gadgets designed for this game.

Is it a party foul to spill booze if it goes right through you?

Now we only have to wait for the rumored Ghostbusters 3 to appear in theatres – until then, enjoy the game! Bustin’ makes you feel good.

‘GhostBusters 3′ In Progress

Jeremy Singer — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:00:14 +0000

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The Ghostbuster boys are back in town for a third trip as the supernatural exterminators.

According to MTV news, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis have all given the nod to the third Ghostbusters installment- the second sequel for the 1980′s comedy movie. “We’re all going to be in it in different kinds of roles,” said Ramis about how the original actors will be taking part in the modern version of the horror comedy.

Ramis also hinted that there will be a newer generation of Ghostbusters on-screen as well. “We’re going to be the sage mentors. There are going to be young Ghostbusters.”

No fingers have been pointed yet to who this new-school squad will feature, but with Jud Apatow signed on as producer, the rumor mill is swirling- saying that comedians Paul Rudd and Seth Rogan will follow too.

Ramis who played Dr. Egon Spengler as well as co-wrote the first two films, also discussed the progress of the script. “Gene [Stupnitsky] and Lee [Eisenberg], both of whom I mentored, are now writing the new ‘Ghostbusters’. I’m consulting with them, as is Dan Aykroyd and [original director] Ivan Reitman.”

The script is expected to commence early summer, while the production is eyed to be kicked off by late fall 2009.

Script In The Making For New Ghostbusters Sequel

andPOP Staff — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:16:29 +0000

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Columbia Pictures ain’t afraid of no ghosts.

Rumour has it that the studio is currently planning a Ghostbusters reunion film, written by “The Office” co-executive producers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky.

If all goes to plan, the film will bring together the original Ghostbusters cast–Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson.

But the project is still unofficial. According to reports, the hardest part about making a Ghostbusters revival a reality is getting Murray to suit up after nearly two decades.

“It will not happen as a live-action [movie], ’cause Billy [Murray] will not come on, in the live-action stage anymore for it,” Aykroyd told a radio station last year, about the idea of another Ghostbusters sequel. “But he will voice his part, and we are looking to do it as a CGI animated project.”

But–who knows. Maybe Murray will change his mind once the script is completed.

The original Ghostbusters movie grossed $229.2 million when it was released in 1984. The 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters II, only grossed $112.5 million.

Both films were cowritten by Aykroyd and Ramis.