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Harold Ramis Video On Ghostbusters 3!

10 July 2009 12:56 PM, PDT | From iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news

MakingOf.com has posted a nice 7 minute video talking with Year One director Harold Ramis about all things Ghostbusters 3, including the returning cast, Dan Aykroyd's Ghostbusters In Hell script and more! While it's still a ways off, check out what he had to say in the clip below!

Make sure to check out the official Ghostbusters website at: http://www.ghostbusters.com. And check out the trailer for the Blu-Ray at our previous news post Here!

The original Ghostbusters was directed by Ivan Reitman from a script by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, and starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis and Annie Potts. You can read Bill Murray's comments on Ghostbusters 3 from our previous news post Here!

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Blu-Ray, DVD Round Up, July 3, 2009: ‘Madea Goes to Jail,’ ‘Spaceballs’

3 July 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | From HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news

Chicago – The Round-Up is back to provide our loyal readers with synopsis and feature details on a few titles that may have slipped on to DVD or Blu-Ray under your radar but might make the right purchase choice this holiday weekend.

It’s not that these title are any “lesser” than some of the biggies out there (one nearly made $100 million domestically and another is a Mel Brooks classic), but we can’t get around to a full-length review of everything that comes into the HollywoodChicago.com office and we want to keep you as informed as possible.

“Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail” and “Spaceballs” were released on June 16th, 2009.

“The Education of Charlie Banks,” “Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Season Two,” and “White Sox Memories” were released on June 30th, 2009.

“The Education of Charlie Banks”

Photo credit: Anchor Bay Synopsis: “Charlie Banks’ (Jesse Eisenberg) sheltered

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[DVD Review] Spaceballs

2 July 2009 2:15 AM, PDT | From JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news

If you ask someone what their favorite Sci-fi spoof movie is, chances are Spaceballs will be mentioned. It’s the as-of-yet unmatched parody of Star Wars (and Star Trek, etc.) that just can’t seem to be replaced. It’s not even Mel Brooks’s best work, but it has a stranglehold on the genre. Brooks has a comic sensibility that many filmmakers can only dream of: the timing is perfect, the casting is always top-notch and the scripts have that necessary balance of self-importance and ridiculous notion to keep the entire scramble of a genre in one piece. Unfortunately, Spaceballs seems to grow dimmer as opposed to brighter as time marches on – but that has a lot to do with Mel’s self-professed, basic principle of parody: you can’t parody what you don’t love. Alas, the world has fallen out of love with Star Wars and Spaceballs feels it.

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Win Spaceballs on Blu-ray

28 June 2009 8:49 PM, PDT | From TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news

The Mel Brooks classic Star Wars spoof Spaceballs has completed its jump through hyperspace from DVD to Blu-ray Disc and brought a slew of bonus features along for the ride to high definition. I have up for grabs five sets of Spaceballs on Blu-ray ready for a new home. To take a shot at winning one, simply fill out and send in the form below. Optionally return any or every day the contest is running to enter again. Comedy legend Mel Brooks teams with an all-star cast of cutups including John Candy (Splash), Rick Moranis (Ghostbusters) and Bill Pullman (Ruthless People)! When the evil Dark Helmet (Moranis) attempts to steal all the air from planet Druidia, a determined Druish Princess (Daphne Zuniga), a clueless rogue (Pullman) and a half-man/half-dog creature who's his own best friend (Candy) set out to stop him! But with the forces of darkness closing in on them at ludicrous speed,

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Will Ghostbusters Video Game Revive Film Franchise?

20 June 2009 7:10 AM, PDT | From Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news

It's been 25 years since "Who ya gonna call?" became a national catchphrase and 20 years since the bland sequel to Ghostbusters all but ended the franchise. Over the years, there has been sporadic talk about reviving the franchise, but the principals could never agree to terms and the franchise languished. Now, the possibility of a third film about New York City's favorite paranormal investigators seems a possibility, thanks to an unlikely impetus: the Ghostbusters video game.

A couple of weeks ago, Harold Ramis, who co-wrote and starred in the first two Ghostbusters films, said he had written a story for a third film that The Office writers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky were adapting into a screenplay. Now, with the Ghostbusters video game becoming the top-selling Xbox 360 game and second best-selling Playstation 3 game on Amazon.com, there is even more talk about the film franchise. As reported in Variety, Mark Caplan,

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Harold Ramis Talks Ghostbusters 3 Status!

10 June 2009 9:02 AM, PDT | From iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news

With the original 2 Ghostbusters films about to come out on Blu-Ray, interest in the property is currently at a fever pitch! And fans have been eagerly anticipating the proposed Ghostbusters 3 ever since it was announced that screenwriters Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky (The Office) were tapped to write the script. Coming Soon.net caught up with Harold Ramis, who's out promoting his latest directorial effort Year One. Here's what he had to say on the status of Ghostbusters 3:

"I wrote the story for the new movie with them, and Dan and I've been consulting. We're just waiting to see a first draft and where we are. Everyone says they'll do it, they've all said they'll do it. No one has signed anything yet--we haven't signed anything either--but there's the spirit of willingness in the air."

Rumor has it that Ivan Reitman, helmer of the first 2 Ghostbusters features may be

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Exclusive Video: Ghostbusters Director Ivan Reitman Speaks!

7 June 2009 10:41 PM, PDT | From Fangoria.com | See recent Fangoria news

Last Wednesday, Fangoria Entertainment along with our friends at Sony, Atari, and the Screening Services Group presented the World Premiere of the Ghostbusters Blu-ray on the eve of the film's 25th Anniversary.

While a couple of High School Graduations and the just-wrapped New York Weekend of Horrors got in the way, we've finally got a look at some exclusive photos and video from the event. Director Ivan Reitman (Meatballs, Stripes) introduced the big screen presentation of the film, along with a vibrant Q & A.

As for Ghostbusters III? Watch the video below!

The Ghostbusters Blu-ray Disc oozes with special features and interactivity including Slimer Mode, a picture-in-picture graphical viewing experience and a featurette on the refurbishing of Ecto-1. Atari’s Ghostbusters: The Video Game contains an all-new adventure from the film’s original writers Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.  Directed by Ivan Reitman, the sci-fi blockbuster comedy stars Bill Murray,

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Ivan Reitman Hasn't Ruled Out Returning For 'Ghostbusters 3'

5 June 2009 3:43 PM, PDT | From bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news

Continuing the slew of possibilities hitting the web over the past few weeks, the latest on Ghostbusters 3 is some of the best news yet. Ivan Reitman, director of the first two Ghostbusters films, hasn't totally closed the door on directing the forthcoming third film. Ive never ruled [directing it] out, Reitman told MTV News. I certainly was responsible in every capacity for the first two movies so I certainly wouldnt wander away from the third oneespecially if its something we all think is worth doing. Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver and even Rick Moranis are all said to be returning in the film scripted by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, which will bring a whole new group of Ghost Busters into the fold (including some females this time around).

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Final International Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Poster Bests American Version

3 June 2009 9:48 PM, PDT | From TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news

There is an odd growing marketing trend in Hollywood where international movie posters are being designed more dynamic and engaging than their American counterparts. The latest victim to this scrupulous plot: Transformers 2. Today the final international Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen one-sheet was unveiled and it is leaps and bounds more striking than what we get here stateside. First, take a look at the American poster. Giant floating heads and some background imagery. In a word: yawn. Now have a gander at the international one-sheet. Rather than giant lazy floating heads, our overseas friends get huge full body Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in action. Shia Labeouf and Megan Fox are on the move, too, rather than shrunken like Rick Moranis and looking around aimlessly. While on the subject of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, I have confirmed our press screening for Monday, June 22. Look for a full review here shortly thereafter.

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Official Ghostbusters Website Launches!

3 June 2009 8:41 PM, PDT | From iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news

No, no... it's not for Ghostbusters 3 (yet!), but with the brand new Blu-Ray edition of the first Ghostbusters set to hit store shelves on June 16th, an official Ghostbusters website has just launched over at http://www.ghostbusters.com! You can check out the trailer for the Blu-Ray ( also embedded below), along with clips, tons of behind the scenes photos and more over on the site.

The original Ghostbusters was directed by Ivan Reitman from a script by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, and starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis and Annie Potts. Check out Dan Aykroyd's latest comments on the upcoming Ghostbusters 3 at our previous news post Here. Harold Ramis talks Ghostbusters 3 Here, and you can read Bill Murray's comments on Ghostbusters 3 from our previous news post Here!

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[DVD News] - "Ghostbusters" on Blu-ray June 15th 2009

3 June 2009 3:07 PM, PDT | From www.ohmygore.com/ | See recent OhMyGore news

.Who ya gonna call?!.... "Ghostbuster" Debuts on Blu-ray. Disc on 15 June, 2009 Available for the First Time in High-Definition in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary Arrives Packaged with 32 Page Scrapbook, Including Exclusive High-Def Features .Slimer Mode. and .Ecto-1 Refurbishment. Featurette Everyone's favourite paranormal psychologists are back to save the world, this time with unsurpassed picture and audio quality and advanced new bonus features in the "Ghostbuster" Blu-ray Disc. Releasing on 15 June, 2009, in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary, Ivan Reitman's sci-fi blockbuster comedy stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Annie Potts, and Rick Moranis. The high-def set oozes with special features and interactivity, including...

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Reminder: 25th Anniversary Ghostbusters Premiere in Beverly Hills with Director Ivan Reitman Tonight!

3 June 2009 10:42 AM, PDT | From Fangoria.com | See recent Fangoria news

The big event takes place Tonight at The Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills!

Fangoria Entertainment, Sony Pictures, Screening Services Group, and Atari are calling You to a Ghostbusters 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Premiere! See The Film Introduced By Director Ivan Reitman In-person!

Fans will be among the first (and possibly only) to experience the high-def version of this timeless classic on the big screen at this Exclusive (and Free) Ghostbusters Blu-ray Premiere. We'll be screening the high-def movie in its entirety, along with all of the Blu-ray bonus features - all in the company of Surprise Celebrity Guests!

While waiting in line, a Sony video crew will be available for fans to record their “job applications” for www.GhostbustersIsHiring.com and Fangoria readers will be able to be among the first to play Atari’s Ghostbusters: The Video Game!

When: Wednesday, June 3 @ Midnight (line up starts at 9Pm)

Where:

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2 Ghostbusters Blu-ray Clips & New Official Site!

2 June 2009 8:49 AM, PDT | From Fangoria.com | See recent Fangoria news

As we gear up for tomorrow night's Ghostbusters 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Premiere in Beverly Hills (details here, come join us - it's Free!), Sony has launched an all-new official site for the franchise, located at http://www.ghostbusters.com

The new site is interactive, with message boards, an extensive photo gallery, and a look at all the Ghostbusters swag currently making it's way to retail.

We've also got a pair of new clips from the Blu-ray release, both dealing with the restoration of the classic Ecto-1 vehicle. See the clips after the jump, and be sure to check out http://www.fangoria.com/ghostbusters for more!

The Ghostbusters Blu-ray Disc oozes with special features and interactivity including Slimer Mode, a picture-in-picture graphical viewing experience and a featurette on the refurbishing of Ecto-1. Atari’s Ghostbusters: The Video Game contains an all-new adventure from the film’s original writers Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.

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Top 7 Drinking (Beer/Wine/Alcohol) Movies

2 June 2009 12:30 AM, PDT | From The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news

We start the Top 7. You finish the Top 10.

In honor of The Hangover (Due out June 6) many of you will get this weekend, The Scorecard Review presents the Top 7 Drinking (Beer/Wine/Alcohol) Movies.

As always, there is certain criteria to get on this list:

1. Alcohol must play a prominent role.

2. The movie makes you want to reach for a drink.

Based on this, we’ve got some cuts to make before we start. Leaving Las Vegas you’re out. The destructive, slow death of alcoholic Ben (Nic Cage) is a sad, well-done film. Plus, adding Elisabeth Shue as hooker is brilliant casting. But this movie is about pain, and while everyone should realize drinking has a dark side, let’s not talk about that here, Ok?

Also, Cocktail we’re leaving you off as well. This Tom Cruise movie is supposed to be a drama. But after my 15th viewing,

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Ivan Reitman to appear at Fangoria's Ghostbusters Screening on Wednesday!

1 June 2009 12:33 PM, PDT | From Fangoria.com | See recent Fangoria news

Director Ivan Reitman has been added to our Ghostbusters 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Premiere This Wednesday!

The director of Ghostbusters will introduce the first (and possibly only) big-screen Blu-Ray presentation of his classic 1984 film! Check out the full details below, and then visit http://www.fangoria.com/ghostbusters for even more!

Fire up those Proton Packs!

Fangoria Entertainment, Sony Pictures, Screening Services Group, and Atari are calling You to a Ghostbusters 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Premiere! See The Film Introduced By Director Ivan Reitman In-person!

Fans will be among the first (and possibly only) to experience the high-def version of this timeless classic on the big screen at this Exclusive (and Free) Ghostbusters Blu-ray Premiere. We'll be screening the high-def movie in its entirety, along with all of the Blu-ray bonus features - all in the company of Surprise Celebrity Guests!

While waiting in line, a Sony video crew will be available

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Launches GhostbustersIsHiring.com

27 May 2009 12:32 PM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has created a new interactive Web site for Ghostbusters fans worldwide. GhostbustersIsHiring.com, launching today, offers fans the opportunity to be a part of the Ghostbusters 25th anniversary frenzy this summer, including the Blu-ray release of Ghostbusters on June 16.

Visitors to the site will be greeted by Harold Ramis, the movie's co-writer/star, who invites them to participate in a number of activities. First, GhostbustersIsHiring.com is offering fans the chance to win a trip next year to the ultimate comic book convention, Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego, by simply filling out an online sweepstakes application. (No purchase is required for any aspect of the site.)

Fans can also submit their own personalized video for a chance to be featured on Bd Live and GhostbustersIsHiring.com. "Candidates" are asked to submit a "job application" by showing that they have what it takes to be a part of the Ghostbusters team.

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Dan Aykroyd Talks Ghostbusters 3!

27 May 2009 7:36 AM, PDT | From iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news

In the last several months, with writers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky (The Office) hard at work on the script for a new Ghostbusters feature, it looks like we're finally getting closer and closer to Ghostbusters 3! (For real!) Last month, Harold Ramis chimed in with some thoughts on the proposed (and eagerly awaited) sequel. (Read that Here!) Now, Dan Aykroyd has been talking about what we can expect.

Aykroyd told The La Times that "Sigourney Weaver is on board now, as are the original squad of ectoplasmic specialists - Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson." He mentioned that Ivan Rietman, helmer of the first 2 Ghostbusters movies is "too busy" with his producing duties, but he'd like to see Harold Ramis step into the directing chair. (Ramis directed Groundhog Day with Murray, and most recently Year One, which was scripted by Eisenberg & Stupinsky.)

Aykroyd told The Guardian a bit

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Fangoria is calling You to a Ghostbusters 25th Anniversary Premiere Event!

27 May 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | From Fangoria.com | See recent Fangoria news

Fire up those Proton Packs!

Fangoria Entertainment, Sony Pictures, Screening Services Group, and Atari are calling You to a Ghostbusters 25th Anniversary Blu-ray Premiere!

Fans will be among the first (and possibly only) to experience the high-def version of this timeless classic on the big screen at this Exclusive (and Free) Ghostbusters Blu-ray Premiere. We'll be screening the high-def movie in its entirety, along with all of the Blu-ray bonus features - all in the company of Surprise Celebrity Guests!

While waiting in line, a Sony video crew will be available for fans to record their “job applications” for www.GhostbustersIsHiring.com and Fangoria readers will be able to be among the first to play Atari’s Ghostbusters: The Video Game!

When: Wednesday, June 3 @ Midnight (line up starts at 9Pm)

Where: Ticket Pick Up at 8760 Wilshire (Press check in and line start at 9 Pm) – Corner of Wilshire and Willaman

Cost: Free!

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no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)

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The 'Ghostbusters' Heading to a Different Dimension?

26 May 2009 10:31 AM, PDT | From bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news

Comedian-turned-actor Dan Aykroyd has been pretty accessible as of late and even better is his inability to keep the goods under wraps. Today a new interview with Aykroyd reveals a little more of the plot points for Columbia Pictures' forthcoming Ghostbusters 3, the highly anticipated sequel with returning cast Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis and Sigourney Weaver. "And now for the supernatural bit: after coming together for the game, all the players have stated their intentions to go back, and a script is being written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, writers on the Us Office. According to reports the original cast will act as mentors, handing the company over to a new generation, likely to be from the Seth Rogen and Steve Carell class of actors who are filling up just the same space in Hollywood as Aykroyd and Murray once did... More

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Dan Aykroyd Talks ‘Ghostbusters 3′

21 May 2009 6:45 AM, PDT | From The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news

In a recent interview with the La Times, the legend of Blues, comedy and ‘busting ghosts’, Dan Aykroyd, updated the fans on the developments of a third Ghostbusters film, which has been on hold for quite some time, mostly due to Bill Murray’s prior reluctance to return to the franchise.

“I don’t put not making the third movie on Billy,” said Aykroyd in the interview. “We can’t do that. I’ve been very busy. Harold’s been busy, Ivan’s been busy. And a third script really didn’t coalesce properly. And Billy, you can’t blame an artist for not wanting to do the same thing again. He did two of them, for God’s sake.”

Aykroyd went on to defend Murray further and elaborate a bit more on when he feels the film may come together and start production. According to the actor:  ”Although I

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