Is there any hope for Ghostbusters 3?

U2WaTCHer · 08-01-2005, 09:44 AM

after reading about the new DVDs and I heard about the new comic coming out a while back. I would hope they would make a Ghostbusters 3. I know it would do good even T3 did good and that came out many years after T2 (Terminator). Those acters arent geting any younger. I can't believe how much Bill Murry aged since Groundhogs day

*DrSpengler* · 08-01-2005, 11:42 AM

None what-so-ever.

There's a dozen factors as to why it'll never happen, but the leading one is two words: Bill Murray.

He owns a 5th of the franchise, and a third film CANNOT be made without his consent. And he won't give it. About 10 years ago Dan Aykroyd wrote a script treatment (that was supposedly awful) and Bill said he never wanted to do it.

Another problem with Murray is that he doesn't do sequels. Ever. Ghostbusters II is the ONLY sequel he has ever been in and he got panned for it by critics. That's why he wasn't in Charlie's Angels 2 and there most likely won't be a Garfield 2 (at least with him in it).

Personally, the time for a Ghostbusters III is long gone. Have you SEEN Harold Ramis lately? He looks more like Roger Ebert than Egon. Everyone's just gotten too old. And if they tried to do a "predecesors" type of story (like Dan's old GBIII script) people would make too many parallels to the awful Extreme Ghostbusters cartoon and the project would be doomed from the start.

The only hope for a new Ghostbusters film is a remake, which I honestly wouldn't mind. The first 2 films will always be there and they'll never get any less funny with age. But sometimes it's hard to realize that actors do grow old and get wrinkles as time goes by, and they just don't looke like they did back in 84.

Ghostbusters is just one of those really brilliant concepts that'll withstand the test of time, and a remake could be very fun.

*The Stryker* · 08-01-2005, 11:50 AM

If they get the right people.

Imagine Johnny Knoxville and Ashton Kutcher.

Dave Chappelle would've been a good choice for the black guy but he's too big now and the movie would be all about him.

*KROW* · 08-01-2005, 12:07 PM

A remake would indeed be a great idea. For Venkman, you'd need a smart-ass who can't take things seriously. Stryker's nod to Knoxville is a good choice there. For Stanz, you need a guy who loves adventure and is capable of getting picked on. Seann William Scott would be a nice choice here. For the great Egon Spengler, you have to have your typical and wiry-thin science geek. I think DJ Qualls is perfect. Now Winston? Mike Epps or Charlie Murphy would be apt for that role, I believe.

Perhaps if Murray allowed the film to be made without his actually being in it, it might happen. Give him a producer credit and it'd be possible.

*The Stryker* · 08-01-2005, 12:10 PM

Charlie Murphy is one scary looking dude. not ugly, just scary like he just got out of jail and he's looking for someone

*Weapon X* · 08-01-2005, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

A remake would indeed be a great idea. For Venkman, you'd need a smart-ass who can't take things seriously. Stryker's nod to Knoxville is a good choice there. For Stanz, you need a guy who loves adventure and is capable of getting picked on. Seann William Scott would be a nice choice here. For the great Egon Spengler, you have to have your typical and wiry-thin science geek. I think DJ Qualls is perfect. Now Winston? Mike Epps or Charlie Murphy would be apt for that role, I believe.

I was just thinking about what a cast would be for a remake before this thread was made and thats pretty much what I thought too.

*KROW* · 08-01-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

Charlie Murphy is one scary looking dude. not ugly, just scary like he just got out of jail and he's looking for someone

Heh. Then he'd surely personify the phrase, "I ain't 'fraid o' no ghosts!"

*DrSpengler* · 08-01-2005, 12:22 PM

Well, here's how I look at casting;

Back in the 80's there was a tight-nit group of comedy actors who always starred in movies together. Rick Moranis, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, John Candy, Bill Murray and a few others. Mostly guys from SNL and SCTV. But it was always them in various combinations.

That was one of the beautiful things about Ghostbsuters and why the movie worked so well; these guys knew each other, worked with each other, and knew exactly how to play off one another. They just knew how to interact.

Well, what have we got today? There's the Vince Vaugn, Owen Wilson, Will Ferral, Ben Stiller guys. They've got the same sort of thing going like the SNL/SCTV guys did back in the day and their comedy flicks are VERY popular (and usually, very funny).

My casting?

Peter: Owen Wilson (He can play the suave-yet-stupid character very well. I could definately see him as Peter trying to woo Dana, especially after Wedding Crashers)

Egon: Vince Vaugn (Vaugn is an excellent straightman, but his straightmen always have their own eccentrisities to them. Put a pair of glasses on him and he'd be Egon all over)

Ray: Will Ferral (provided he doesn't try to steal the show, he'd be perfect. Ray's supposed to be somewhat of a "child trapped in a man's body" and Ferral knows how to act childishly giddy)

Louis: Ben Stiller (he can play the nerd when need-be; he's very versitile. He'd probably be a hilarious neighbor; a total loser trying to hopelessly get with Dana)

Winston: Orlando Jones (I guess he's not really part of their group, but he's my ideal Winston. Winston isn't supposed to be some off-the-wall Black supremict ghetto gangsta muthaf*cka. He's just a NORMAL guy. Amidst all the whackiness of Ghostbusting he's supposed to provide the voice of reason. Orland would be perfect)

That's my thoughts on casting.

*KROW* · 08-01-2005, 12:25 PM

Excellent choices. As a matter of fact, as I was thinking of my list, I had the older crew of Vaughn and Wilson in my mind. But I went down the route of the younger demographic.

Orlando Jones sounds better than Mike Epps, too.

*The Stryker* · 08-01-2005, 03:38 PM

All we need is Adam Sandler as the voice of Slimer and its perfect!

*Dane E5R* · 08-01-2005, 04:09 PM

I thought it'd be a good idea to make a Ghostbusters TV series. Kinda like a live action RGB, only for a much older audience. If done right, it could be awesome.

*The Stryker* · 08-01-2005, 04:14 PM

^ Another good idea.

As long as it doesn't land on WB its all gravy

~~Turtledude2k3~~ · 08-01-2005, 04:16 PM

I don't think there will ever be a chance for a new Ghostbusters movie..

With the 2 dvd set coming out tomorrow, I am defiently picking it up for the first time on dvd and also will have 2 episodes from the RGB cartoon.

Considered to be just 2 episodes, it may give a chance to see the rest of the cartoon on dvd.

*DrSpengler* · 08-01-2005, 11:39 PM

I'd be more interested in a new Ghostbusters cartoon series, just animated really well telling darker stories. It doesn't have to follow Real/Slimer&/Extreme continuity, it can go ahead and be a complete reimagining.

I just want something. After the retards at 88MPH dropped the ball with the comic book, new Ghostbusters stuff is nothing but a distant dream.

*Tetsu Deinonychus* · 08-02-2005, 02:38 AM

I'm all for the remake but here's MY casting...

Gary Coleman wearing various hats!

*KROW* · 08-02-2005, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tetsu Deinonychus

I'm all for the remake but here's MY casting...

Gary Coleman wearing various hats!

Huh?

Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Tetsu?

*The Stryker* · 08-02-2005, 01:06 PM

GHOSTBUSTERS!!

*XERO* · 08-02-2005, 02:16 PM

It takes Diff'rent Strokes to bust them ghooooosts!

Oooooooooh....

MikesPizzaShack · 08-02-2005, 06:19 PM

they just released a box set of GB 1 and 2 with a special book that has pics and stuff from the movie... we got it at my work yesterday(blockbuster) for sale... we onyl have 1 copy.. i gotta fight my 1 manager a fight to the death to who gets it first lmao....its only $19.99

Mikey the Party Turtle · 08-02-2005, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSpengler

I'd be more interested in a new Ghostbusters cartoon series, just animated really well telling darker stories. It doesn't have to follow Real/Slimer&/Extreme continuity, it can go ahead and be a complete reimagining.

Exactly what I think. Screw a remake, make a new cartoon. Have it more like the earlier RGB episodes, only darker. Maybe have the guys smoke (I dunno if they would allow that on kiddie network blocks or not.) and have multiple-episode arcs instead of standard one episode forumulas.

08-01-2005, 09:44 AM	#1
U2WaTCHer Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 365	Is there any hope for Ghostbusters 3? after reading about the new DVDs and I heard about the new comic coming out a while back. I would hope they would make a Ghostbusters 3. I know it would do good even T3 did good and that came out many years after T2 (Terminator). Those acters arent geting any younger. I can't believe how much Bill Murry aged since Groundhogs day __________________ Krang ------ Long Live The Krang Legions!------

08-01-2005, 11:50 AM	#3
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	If they get the right people. Imagine Johnny Knoxville and Ashton Kutcher. Dave Chappelle would've been a good choice for the black guy but he's too big now and the movie would be all about him. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

08-01-2005, 12:07 PM	#4
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	A remake would indeed be a great idea. For Venkman, you'd need a smart-ass who can't take things seriously. Stryker's nod to Knoxville is a good choice there. For Stanz, you need a guy who loves adventure and is capable of getting picked on. Seann William Scott would be a nice choice here. For the great Egon Spengler, you have to have your typical and wiry-thin science geek. I think DJ Qualls is perfect. Now Winston? Mike Epps or Charlie Murphy would be apt for that role, I believe. Perhaps if Murray allowed the film to be made without his actually being in it, it might happen. Give him a producer credit and it'd be possible. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

08-01-2005, 12:10 PM	#5
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Charlie Murphy is one scary looking dude. not ugly, just scary like he just got out of jail and he's looking for someone __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

08-01-2005, 12:25 PM	#9
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Excellent choices. As a matter of fact, as I was thinking of my list, I had the older crew of Vaughn and Wilson in my mind. But I went down the route of the younger demographic. Orlando Jones sounds better than Mike Epps, too. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

08-01-2005, 11:42 AM	#2
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	None what-so-ever. There's a dozen factors as to why it'll never happen, but the leading one is two words: Bill Murray. He owns a 5th of the franchise, and a third film CANNOT be made without his consent. And he won't give it. About 10 years ago Dan Aykroyd wrote a script treatment (that was supposedly awful) and Bill said he never wanted to do it. Another problem with Murray is that he doesn't do sequels. Ever. Ghostbusters II is the ONLY sequel he has ever been in and he got panned for it by critics. That's why he wasn't in Charlie's Angels 2 and there most likely won't be a Garfield 2 (at least with him in it). Personally, the time for a Ghostbusters III is long gone. Have you SEEN Harold Ramis lately? He looks more like Roger Ebert than Egon. Everyone's just gotten too old. And if they tried to do a "predecesors" type of story (like Dan's old GBIII script) people would make too many parallels to the awful Extreme Ghostbusters cartoon and the project would be doomed from the start. The only hope for a new Ghostbusters film is a remake, which I honestly wouldn't mind. The first 2 films will always be there and they'll never get any less funny with age. But sometimes it's hard to realize that actors do grow old and get wrinkles as time goes by, and they just don't looke like they did back in 84. Ghostbusters is just one of those really brilliant concepts that'll withstand the test of time, and a remake could be very fun.

08-01-2005, 12:22 PM	#8
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Well, here's how I look at casting; Back in the 80's there was a tight-nit group of comedy actors who always starred in movies together. Rick Moranis, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, John Candy, Bill Murray and a few others. Mostly guys from SNL and SCTV. But it was always them in various combinations. That was one of the beautiful things about Ghostbsuters and why the movie worked so well; these guys knew each other, worked with each other, and knew exactly how to play off one another. They just knew how to interact. Well, what have we got today? There's the Vince Vaugn, Owen Wilson, Will Ferral, Ben Stiller guys. They've got the same sort of thing going like the SNL/SCTV guys did back in the day and their comedy flicks are VERY popular (and usually, very funny). My casting? Peter: Owen Wilson (He can play the suave-yet-stupid character very well. I could definately see him as Peter trying to woo Dana, especially after Wedding Crashers) Egon: Vince Vaugn (Vaugn is an excellent straightman, but his straightmen always have their own eccentrisities to them. Put a pair of glasses on him and he'd be Egon all over) Ray: Will Ferral (provided he doesn't try to steal the show, he'd be perfect. Ray's supposed to be somewhat of a "child trapped in a man's body" and Ferral knows how to act childishly giddy) Louis: Ben Stiller (he can play the nerd when need-be; he's very versitile. He'd probably be a hilarious neighbor; a total loser trying to hopelessly get with Dana) Winston: Orlando Jones (I guess he's not really part of their group, but he's my ideal Winston. Winston isn't supposed to be some off-the-wall Black supremict ghetto gangsta muthaf*cka. He's just a NORMAL guy. Amidst all the whackiness of Ghostbusting he's supposed to provide the voice of reason. Orland would be perfect) That's my thoughts on casting.

08-01-2005, 03:38 PM	#10
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	All we need is Adam Sandler as the voice of Slimer and its perfect! __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

08-01-2005, 04:09 PM	#11
Dane E5R Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 1,602	I thought it'd be a good idea to make a Ghostbusters TV series. Kinda like a live action RGB, only for a much older audience. If done right, it could be awesome. __________________ http://www.luckyusshow.com

08-01-2005, 04:14 PM	#12
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	^ Another good idea. As long as it doesn't land on WB its all gravy __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

08-01-2005, 04:16 PM	#13
~~Turtledude2k3~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 783	I don't think there will ever be a chance for a new Ghostbusters movie.. With the 2 dvd set coming out tomorrow, I am defiently picking it up for the first time on dvd and also will have 2 episodes from the RGB cartoon. Considered to be just 2 episodes, it may give a chance to see the rest of the cartoon on dvd.

08-01-2005, 11:39 PM	#14
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I'd be more interested in a new Ghostbusters cartoon series, just animated really well telling darker stories. It doesn't have to follow Real/Slimer&/Extreme continuity, it can go ahead and be a complete reimagining. I just want something. After the retards at 88MPH dropped the ball with the comic book, new Ghostbusters stuff is nothing but a distant dream.

08-02-2005, 02:38 AM	#15
Tetsu Deinonychus The Iron Dinosaur Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Studio Snowlion HQ Posts: 3,021	I'm all for the remake but here's MY casting... Gary Coleman wearing various hats! __________________ (Image hosting by Postimage.org) And here's a list of all my old wacky threads!

08-02-2005, 01:06 PM	#17
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	GHOSTBUSTERS!! __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

08-02-2005, 02:16 PM	#18
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	It takes Diff'rent Strokes to bust them ghooooosts! Oooooooooh.... __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

08-02-2005, 06:19 PM	#19
MikesPizzaShack Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 466	they just released a box set of GB 1 and 2 with a special book that has pics and stuff from the movie... we got it at my work yesterday(blockbuster) for sale... we onyl have 1 copy.. i gotta fight my 1 manager a fight to the death to who gets it first lmao....its only $19.99 __________________ Hey Check out my Site WWW.TheFanriot.com and our podcast The FanRiot on iTunes!!!! "Welcome to Mikes Pizza Shack! You order the pizza and I eat it."