Ghostbusters 3 Writers Hired!

*Slap-Happy* · 09-04-2008, 07:57 PM

From www.shocktillyoudrop.com

Columbia Hires Ghostbusters 3 Scribes
Source:Variety September 4, 2008

In the wake of Ghostbuster 3 rumors with Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow attached, Columbia Pictures announced today that they have enlisted Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky (exec producers on The Office) to write the next installment.

The plan is to whip up a new supernatural adventure roping together original Ghostbusters Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson.

According to Variety, Eisenberg and Stupnitsky penned Harold Rami's latest comedy Year One. Ramis with Aykroyd wrote the first two installments of the Ghostbusters films.

The trade was keen to note that original cast members are not officially locked until a script has been turned in and salaries are discussed. No word yet on whether director Ivan Reitman will come back.

CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS!

MadPirateBunny · 09-04-2008, 08:24 PM

I'd too love to see this but it's several years too late. I don't see the original cast coming back together

*DrSpengler* · 09-04-2008, 08:40 PM

Unless it's an animated film, yeah, I can't say I'm absolutely thrilled about the prospect of a bunch of guys in their sixties running around in an action comedy. I mean, I'll go see it; I'm a Ghostbusters whore...

But the window of opportunity for a good live-action Ghostbusters III passed over ten years ago.

Now, if it IS an animated film, oh holy crap YES. But the skeptic in me isn't exactly buying it. There's been rumors, both official and otherwise, of Ghostbusters III going around for a decade and a half. I've pretty much numbed myself to them by now. I won't believe in Ghostbusters III until I'm sitting down in the movie theater, waiting to watch it.

CudleyCowlick · 09-04-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MadPirateBunny

I'd too love to see this but it's several years too late. I don't see the original cast coming back together

Why not? They're all coming back to do the video game, which I understand Ramis & Akroyd wrote. The game looks KILLER.

Even if Ramis & Akroyd aren't writing III, I still think it could be really good. We'll just have to wait and see.

I'm only hoping Rick Moranis comes back. I'm a little peeved that he's not doing the Spaceballs animated series, so he could at least do this for me, lol.

*KROW* · 09-04-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCowboyDion

They're all coming back to do the video game, which I understand Ramis & Akroyd wrote. The game looks KILLER.

On that note, I was under the impression that the video game was supposed to be the closest to a third installment of the Ghostbusters story we were going to get. I guess I was mislead.

*cqb101* · 09-04-2008, 11:19 PM

This news is even better coupled with this story:

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With the release of a new "Ghostbusters" video game, fans have put together their dream team of actors to take over the roles of Peter, Raymond, Egon and Winston in a possible new "Ghostbusters" movie, which may or may not happen. The lucky bunch turned out to be the cast of Judd Apatow's "The 40 Year Old Virgin," which includes Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and Romany Malco. But that was just fan-talk.

Now, E-Online got the chance to speak to Dan Aykroyd, who revealed that a third installment is currently in the works. "Well, you know, two sharp young writers are purported to be writing the sequel, the third movie now," he said. "If I could interest Seth [Rogen] and Judd [Apatow] to be part of it, that would be an absolute dream."

So, there you have it, your voices have been heard and with any luck, we might just get an Apatow-director "Ghostbusters 3."

*Drtooth* · 09-05-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCowboyDion

I'm only hoping Rick Moranis comes back. I'm a little peeved that he's not doing the Spaceballs animated series, so he could at least do this for me, lol.

Before I go on... is that even happening anymore? It keeps getting pushed back over and over. I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't happen.

as for this movie... they're gonna have to use an entirely different cast. Good luck getting Bill Murray to star in it. Apparently, he can jump out of a plane, and voice a certain cat in a couple bad movies... but when it comes to a new Ghostbusters film, he doesn't seem to want to do that. But I love ol' Bill Murray... don't get me wrong.

I still think the plot should be loosely the same as Extreme Ghostbusters.... a passing the torch type film with some of the original cast teaching them what to do.

*odupianist* · 09-05-2008, 09:19 AM

I could almost guarantee you that this won't happen. They haven't sign the cast. Bill Murray has said many times that he won't do a third movie unless it's a voice over (hence the willingness to do the video game - maybe an animated movie). It would be cool if this happened, but I'm reading this all with a grain of salt, maybe a couple grains.

There were talks years ago about a third movie about them going to Hell to save Bill Murray's character. That way he would have a small part and not have to be in it too much. There were even words of Ben Stiller being in that one. Obviously, that movie never happened. The video game ended up being the end result of those movie talks.

*Drtooth* · 09-05-2008, 09:32 AM

At this point, I'd almost rather see a DTV Real Ghostbusters movie that reunited Frank Welker, Maurice La Marche, Dave Coulier (only cuz Lorenzo passed on), and Arsineo Hall (what's he doing lately). That would seem a lot more likely than a GB3...

*Slap-Happy* · 09-07-2008, 12:38 PM

Also from www.shocktillyoudrop.com

Source:Chicago Tribune September 7, 2008

Chicago Tribune writer Mark Caro - upon getting word of last week's big Ghostbusters 3 news - received an e-mail from Harold Ramis explaining where he and his fellow Ghostbusters stand on what Sony hopes is a franchise relaunch.

Here's a partial reprint of Ramis' e-mail (apparently, he's not big on capitalizing words):

"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. everyone is confident a decent script can be written and i guess we'll take it from there."

Ramis also hints that the studio is keen with perhaps "tapping" some of the acting talent in director Judd Apatow's films. Nothing is confirmed, of course.

CudleyCowlick · 09-07-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

Before I go on... is that even happening anymore? It keeps getting pushed back over and over. I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't happen.

Yeah, it airs on September 21st, with 4 episodes! Canada's damn Super Channel has already aired it. DAMN THEIR HIDES, first they got Avatar before us and now this, why are they so special?!?!

*gobo* · 09-07-2008, 02:32 PM

I sure as hell hope Steve Carrell has nothing to do with this movie. The whole reason I was less impressed with GB2 was because it was comparitively too dopey. "Dopey" seems to be the definition of Carrell these days.

And, Moranis won't even be reprising his role in The Videogame, according to a video interview I saw with Aykroyd a month or two ago. He suggested that Moranis may be retired, but claimed everyone else was back, including Mr. Dickless.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 09-08-2008, 05:13 AM

When they get a contract set up, I'll get excited. Otherwise, this is bullsh*t.

khelben1979 · 09-08-2008, 11:43 AM

Since this thread is related to Ghostbusters 3 I would like to link to this Ghostbusters forum. Have you people in here seen this place?

I'm a member myself since the mid of 2007. They have a lot of information in there.

Stimor · 09-08-2008, 12:33 PM

they are too old to act old people

*DrSpengler* · 09-08-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by khelben1979

Since this thread is related to Ghostbusters 3 I would like to link to this Ghostbusters forum. Have you people in here seen this place?

I'm a member myself since the mid of 2007. They have a lot of information in there.

Information's fine. The community is awful.

Even after Sebastian Clavet stole all their money and hightailed it out of there, Kingpin and the rest of his stooges were still enforcing their "absolutely no bad-mouthing of Sebastian on this board because he posts here once every other month and he's totally cool don't make us ban you" jerk-off-fest.

I get my news from Proton Charging, personally. At least that way I don't have to suffere through rants by douchebags like Bo Hollobrook, declaring how there's nothing good about charity work because it doesn't benefit his fat ass in some way.

As big a fan as I am of Ghostbusters, the franchise has one of the worst online fanbases I've ever seen.

*Drtooth* · 09-08-2008, 12:48 PM

You know... considering the plotline they've chosen, it's almost like what I was saying... something similar to the lines of the Extreme Ghostbusters cartoon. At least in terms of an older generation passing it down to a newer generation.

Somehow, and this is just me, I think they should have a cameo by at least one of the GB cartoon voice actors. Even as an extra running away from something...

*gobo* · 09-08-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

Somehow, and this is just me, I think they should have a cameo by at least one of the GB cartoon voice actors. Even as an extra running away from something...

That would be pretty cool. ^_^ That way, they could pay hommage to the cartoons without trying to turn it into the cartoon.

**Jo Dawn** · 09-10-2008, 05:40 PM

Not that it has much to do with this, but Ghostbusters was just on, and now Ghostbusters II is on.

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 09-10-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

Not that it has much to do with this, but Ghostbusters was just on, and now Ghostbusters II is on.

I caught that last night, back to back. They really edited the heck out of it though

09-04-2008, 07:57 PM	#1
Slap-Happy Bad Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,911	Ghostbusters 3 Writers Hired! From www.shocktillyoudrop.com Columbia Hires Ghostbusters 3 Scribes Source:Variety September 4, 2008 In the wake of Ghostbuster 3 rumors with Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow attached, Columbia Pictures announced today that they have enlisted Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky (exec producers on The Office) to write the next installment. The plan is to whip up a new supernatural adventure roping together original Ghostbusters Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson. According to Variety, Eisenberg and Stupnitsky penned Harold Rami's latest comedy Year One. Ramis with Aykroyd wrote the first two installments of the Ghostbusters films. The trade was keen to note that original cast members are not officially locked until a script has been turned in and salaries are discussed. No word yet on whether director Ivan Reitman will come back. CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS!

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MadPirateBunny Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: in the basement Posts: 1,067	I'd too love to see this but it's several years too late. I don't see the original cast coming back together __________________ Note to self: Pillage first. THEN Burn.

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Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	At this point, I'd almost rather see a DTV Real Ghostbusters movie that reunited Frank Welker, Maurice La Marche, Dave Coulier (only cuz Lorenzo passed on), and Arsineo Hall (what's he doing lately). That would seem a lot more likely than a GB3... __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

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Slap-Happy Bad Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,911	who's involved Also from www.shocktillyoudrop.com Source:Chicago Tribune September 7, 2008 Chicago Tribune writer Mark Caro - upon getting word of last week's big Ghostbusters 3 news - received an e-mail from Harold Ramis explaining where he and his fellow Ghostbusters stand on what Sony hopes is a franchise relaunch. Here's a partial reprint of Ramis' e-mail (apparently, he's not big on capitalizing words): "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. everyone is confident a decent script can be written and i guess we'll take it from there." Ramis also hints that the studio is keen with perhaps "tapping" some of the acting talent in director Judd Apatow's films. Nothing is confirmed, of course.

09-07-2008, 02:32 PM	#12
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I sure as hell hope Steve Carrell has nothing to do with this movie. The whole reason I was less impressed with GB2 was because it was comparitively too dopey. "Dopey" seems to be the definition of Carrell these days. And, Moranis won't even be reprising his role in The Videogame, according to a video interview I saw with Aykroyd a month or two ago. He suggested that Moranis may be retired, but claimed everyone else was back, including Mr. Dickless. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

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DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Unless it's an animated film, yeah, I can't say I'm absolutely thrilled about the prospect of a bunch of guys in their sixties running around in an action comedy. I mean, I'll go see it; I'm a Ghostbusters whore... But the window of opportunity for a good live-action Ghostbusters III passed over ten years ago. Now, if it IS an animated film, oh holy crap YES. But the skeptic in me isn't exactly buying it. There's been rumors, both official and otherwise, of Ghostbusters III going around for a decade and a half. I've pretty much numbed myself to them by now. I won't believe in Ghostbusters III until I'm sitting down in the movie theater, waiting to watch it.

09-05-2008, 09:19 AM	#8
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	I could almost guarantee you that this won't happen. They haven't sign the cast. Bill Murray has said many times that he won't do a third movie unless it's a voice over (hence the willingness to do the video game - maybe an animated movie). It would be cool if this happened, but I'm reading this all with a grain of salt, maybe a couple grains. There were talks years ago about a third movie about them going to Hell to save Bill Murray's character. That way he would have a small part and not have to be in it too much. There were even words of Ben Stiller being in that one. Obviously, that movie never happened. The video game ended up being the end result of those movie talks.

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ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	When they get a contract set up, I'll get excited. Otherwise, this is bullsh*t. __________________

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khelben1979 Random Punk Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 35	Since this thread is related to Ghostbusters 3 I would like to link to this Ghostbusters forum. Have you people in here seen this place? I'm a member myself since the mid of 2007. They have a lot of information in there.

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Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	You know... considering the plotline they've chosen, it's almost like what I was saying... something similar to the lines of the Extreme Ghostbusters cartoon. At least in terms of an older generation passing it down to a newer generation. Somehow, and this is just me, I think they should have a cameo by at least one of the GB cartoon voice actors. Even as an extra running away from something... __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

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Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Not that it has much to do with this, but Ghostbusters was just on, and now Ghostbusters II is on. __________________