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Posted on: 2012-02-14 14:41 in Comic and Hero-Villain Culture
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I like the movies, but ultimately, my Ghostbusters are The Real Ghostbusters. I prefer the animated versions of the characters and many of the adventures they had.
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Originally Posted by Electric-Knight
It just wouldn't be our Ghostbusters.
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Goodbye may seem forever
Farewell is like the end
But in my heart's the memory
And there you'll always be
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MSNBC Ghostbusters 3
More of the same really, but steam seems to be picking up at least. The poll is interesting, so far fans want it to remain 'classic'.
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Interesting! I figured there must be some who feel that way and nearly included something about it when I was typing that... I remember the cartoon, and I know I did watch it somewhat regularly, but I'll be honest... I can't remember much about it!|
Originally Posted by Tenzhi
I like the movies, but ultimately, my Ghostbusters are The Real Ghostbusters. I prefer the animated versions of the characters and many of the adventures they had.
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I wondered what fans of that cartoon thought about this whole thing.
If they couldn't get the right script and/or the right cast, I wonder if they'd be better off just starting up a new crew in any which way they can (if they want to try and make Ghostbusters an ongoing successful franchise).
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True, sometimes reviving a character can be bad. |
Originally Posted by Father Xmas
Sometimes an actor simply doesn't want to revive a character, no mater how much money is offered. Been there, done that twice, it's over.
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However let's consider this: perhaps....just perhaps....Bill Murray of late has been protesting a bit too much about a Ghostbusters 3 and wanting his character killed off right away? Let's face it, all his comments have fueled the rumor machine and now it is to the point that they have stated that with or without Bill Murray they are doing a third movie, which in turn gets the fans talking even more about the pros and cons of Murray not being in a third at all, much less as wisecracking Obi-Wan style ghost.
On January 13, 2010, Ivan Reitman confirmed that he will be directing the film.
In March 2010, Bill Murray appeared on Late Show with David Letterman and talked about his potential return to Ghostbusters III, stating "I'd do it only if my character was killed off in the first reel."
In an interview with Coming Soon, Murray said: "You know, maybe I should just do it. Maybe it'd be fun to do."
In May 2010, Aykroyd said a release is set for Christmas 2012.
Later, in the October 2010 issue of Vanity Fair, Aykroyd gave an update on the status of the Ghostbusters 3 script, written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, writer-producers of The Office: "I’m working on the script now and those two—Stupnitsky and Eisenberg, wrote Bill the comic role of a lifetime, and the new Ghostbusters and the old are all well represented in it...we have a strong first draft that Harold [Ramis] and I will take back, and I’m very excited about working on it." Shortly after that interview, at the Spike TV Scream Awards, Bill Murray appeared on the show to accept an award for Zombieland. He arrived on stage in full Ghostbusters gear, giving no statements regarding the film except, "I'm sorry; I don't mean anything by this, it's just all that was left that was clean."
December 2011 it was reported that Bill Murray had received the script, but according to the National Enquirer, he shredded it to pieces and returned it to Ramis and Akroyd with a note reading: "No-one wants to pay money to see fat, old men chasing ghosts."
So presuming that all the above is accurate, it seems that Bill Murray is on the fence and playing both sides as it were about returning to Ghostbusters. Is it all a big plan to stir up the fans and speculation? Could be.
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I doubt he's pass up a check.|
Originally Posted by DarkGob
That would require Rick Moranis to come out of acting retirement. He retired in 1997. Good luck.
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I think a third installment is coming too late. They could have capitalized on the 2012 end of the world thing and made it 3D.
At this point they might as well just remake Ghostbusters entirely like they are doing everything else...
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With the exception of voice work, he's avoided a check for 15 years.|
Originally Posted by EnigmaBlack
I doubt he's pass up a check.
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And even that isn't the golden rule since he opted out of doing the voice of Bob McKenzie for the animated Strange Brew show and Tully in the Ghostbusters game.
The last interview I saw with him (back in 2006), he sounded happy doing his country music thing.
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I think that Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a pretty good argument for why they should NOT bring Ghostbusters back after all this time.
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Originally Posted by Antigonus
Well, it worked (sort of) for Indiana Jones.
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I'm just thinking in terms of how much children and possibly grandchildren can cost. Those little crumb snatchers...
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Originally Posted by terrible_deli
With the exception of voice work, he's avoided a check for 15 years.
And even that isn't the golden rule since he opted out of doing the voice of Bob McKenzie for the animated Strange Brew show and Tully in the Ghostbusters game. The last interview I saw with him (back in 2006), he sounded happy doing his country music thing. |
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It is quite possible that he won't return for a Ghostbusters 3 due to being happy with where his life is. Then again, there is the chance that if he doesn't do a GB3 he will end up regretting it (presuming it does well). Or maybe he'll do it just for grins and giggles.
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Originally Posted by terrible_deli
With the exception of voice work, he's avoided a check for 15 years.
And even that isn't the golden rule since he opted out of doing the voice of Bob McKenzie for the animated Strange Brew show and Tully in the Ghostbusters game. The last interview I saw with him (back in 2006), he sounded happy doing his country music thing. |
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That movie wasn't that bad. Yes it had flaws, and yes we had to get used to Indy vs. someone other then Nazi's but given that it was the 50's the "Evil Russians" were the next logical step. As to the aliens, why not? Many legends exist about the creation of temples and pyramids and how aliens allegedly created them or aided in their creation, so why not have Indy meet up with them? He's encountered angry spirits when the Ark was opened, a cult of Kali that was into human sacrifice and the removing of hearts from people, and met with an 800 year old knight that was guardian the grail. So why not aliens? As to him surviving the fridge/nuke, he's survived other improbable things. |
Originally Posted by Dante
I think that Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a pretty good argument for why they should NOT bring Ghostbusters back after all this time.
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If they want to do a 5th Indy movie, perhaps they could have it where the "Evil Russians" in their quest for things to dominate the world with could be seeking the legendary Spear of Longinus. Legends surround that spear and the alleged powers it allegedly has, basically that whoever wields it is allegedly invincible. Something many a would be world conqueror wouldn't mind investigating. OR...if they can successfully CGI de-age Harrison Ford, they could set this movie back in the days when he was facing off against the Nazi's.
As to Ghostbusters 3, aside from nostalgia I'm sure the great Hollywood money machine wants a profitable franchise so we are likely destined to get a GB3......for better or worse.
I love Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull was a terrible story entirely. It was just a shame they made it that way.
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Originally Posted by TrueGentleman
Did The Blues Brothers 2000 teach us nothing?
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I... missed that class...
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I can honestly say that I will not goto the Phantom Meanace 3d in the cinema. Or 'go to' either. |
Originally Posted by Liz Bathory
I love Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull was a terrible story entirely. It was just a shame they made it that way.
The part 1-3 of Star Wars wherent bad.. they where just not that good as 4-6. And will never be as our point of view changed. For Star Wars there is just a single way to see who hates the movie and who not. Will you honestly say you will not goto the Phantom Menace 3D in the cinema? |
I do not hate the movie. By far not. Although I'm not a fan of Jake, as he's a horrible horrible actor, the rest of the movie was, in fact, quite fine, and Star Wars-y.
I
Hate
3D.
Avatar was THE ONLY 3D movie I saw that was worth a damn. I saw Tron in the 3D in the theatre...
I had to wait until it was on DVD to actually enjoy the visuals. The 3D SUCKED A TON.
Most of them do. And that is why I won't be seeing SW:TPM3D.
So your logic/reasoning/test is flawed, unfortunately, friend.
Still, have a good one, enjoy the show when you go!
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Now, with that done... I actually came in here to say this:
Let.
It.
Die.
There is no need for a third Ghostbuster movie. By making the second, it was tired, and it showed. A third is just... money grabbing ****ing by those involved, and it'll be a flop.
Murray knows this. Moranis knows this. And neither will participate, because THEY AREN'T STUPID... nor interested.
Ackroyd has nothing else to do, so sure, he's up for it. But then, this is the guy who brought us Valkenvania: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing...ble_(1991_film)
Yeah, that went well...
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Hm. Guess I won the thread with those two... 
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How would Moranis replace Murray? They both had a part in the second one so what would Moranis just become the new official ghost buster or would he actually play Murrays character?
Anyway probably best to let this ghost rest.
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Originally Posted by TrueGentleman
Did The Blues Brothers 2000 teach us nothing?
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Originally Posted by BrandX
I enjoyed Blues Brothers 2000.
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Just not the same for me without Belushi I couldn't even bring myself to watch the 2000 version.
Dear Bill Murray
Many of us can understand and sympathize with your reluctance to return to such an iconic role as that of Peter Venkmen of the Ghostbusters. Many of us understand that time has moved on and that perhaps the Ghostbusters franchise should be either closed down for good, or perhaps just rebooted with an all new cast and move forward.
But.....if a good script/plot can be developed, and Peter Venkmen can once again steal the show his behavior and dialogue...then you......BILL!......You will have helped to brighten the lives and put smiles on the faces of millions of PAYING Ghostbusters fans.
Sincerely,
Ghostbusters fanbase.
I see what you did there. 
Though it's a bit odd reading a letter to Bill, in Bill's voice...
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And if one can't, then we applaud your decision to let your previous work stand on its own merits and to eschew cashing in for another paycheck. Garfield 3 would be less of a disappointment than a mediocre Ghostbusters sequel.
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Originally Posted by Nericus
But.....if a good script/plot can be developed
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Dan Ackroyd is at last ready to admit in public that Bill Murray isn't going to do another Ghostbusters sequel:
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At least he's candid about what's necessary for a Ghostbusters sequel at all: "We’re not going to do a movie that exploits the franchise. The script has to be perfect."
| It’s a surety that Bill Murray will not do the movie, however there is still interest from the studio. {...} He doesn’t want to be involved. He’s got six kids, houses all over America. He golfs in these tournaments where they pay him to turn up and have a laugh. He’s into this life and living it. I know we’d have a lot of fun [but] I can’t be mad at him. He’s a friend first, a colleague second. We have a deep personal relationship that transcends business and he doesn’t want to know. |
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Well presuming the article is accurate, and it likely is; then Bill appears to be out as far as GB 3 goes. That's fine since I wouldn't want a Bill Murray in it that was essentially phoning in his performance due to only wanting a paycheck and not doing the movie in and of itself. As to going without Murray, it could be done if the script is right. It's a done deal that it will be a new generation of busters anyway, so saying that Venkmen is dead or "lost in another dimension" that they cannot reach isn't too much of a stretch. Having a CGI ghost Murray appear ala Obi Wan.....hm, maybe. Might be better to just not have him in it at all, IF the third movie is done.
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Originally Posted by TrueGentleman
Dan Ackroyd is at last ready to admit in public that Bill Murray isn't going to do another Ghostbusters sequel:
At least he's candid about what's necessary for a Ghostbusters sequel at all: "Were not going to do a movie that exploits the franchise. The script has to be perfect." |
Yeah, this always sounds scary/sad every time I hear about it.
On the other hand... I can see the desire and potential in making it an ongoing franchise for new generations today and the future...
It just wouldn't be our Ghostbusters.
Maybe that's not so bad... It irks my general sensibility towards people creating their own new content, as opposed to living off of others... But I suppose I could see the desire to push it forward and beyond, as I mentioned above.
Veckman as a ghost could be hilarious.
Without Murray... a bridge/handover movie just won't work well.
I love Moranis... but - no matter how much I love him and his Ghostbusters character - he does not and cannot replace Murray's place within the film.
As much as I get the idea... I can't say that I see myself enjoying an old Ghostbusters handing the reigns over to the new Ghostbusters type of movie... Not unless it has some new and really funny (really funny... not typical Hollywood American "comedy") style of its own.
I do like that they're always saying that script needs to be right. If Ramis is heavily involved in that, I have some faith in it...
Also... I'd much rather see a McKenzie Brothers reunion!!
Breaks his own unwritten rule and proceeds to talk about Star Wars...
I love how Star Wars bashers can work their way into any movie topic...
I also feel sorry for those who disliked the Prequels. Being someone that loves them, it is utterly fantastic to have 6 amazing Star Wars movies that I love!
Phantom Menace had many elements I was not expecting and didn't hit the mark in entirety, in my opinion, as well as the others did... but Attack Of The Clones was everything and more I'd want and Revenge Of The Sith too. And don't get me wrong... I still enjoy Phantom Menace very much and there are numerous things that are superb about it. My only problems were 1) general shock as a life-long Star Wars kid vs. expectations (which I got over within the first few minutes of the film on first viewing) 2) a few design and voice decisions 3) a couple of editing decisions that could have helped cut down on the general Jar Jar annoyance.
Whether a person likes the prequels or not... to ever talk about them as though they're dredge is hilarious. No other films come close to achieving what those films have. Actually, perhaps The Two Towers and Return Of The King may have come close... Much kudos to Jackson and Weta for that...
P.S. None of those issues I listed about The Phantom Menace bother me when I watch it now (except one editing decision that I always feel like The scene should have cut right before he says that... but hey... big deal!!).
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