Ghostbusters sequel - Ghostbusters: Afterlife [New Trailer]

[James]

A new sequel to the 80s films rather than the recent one.


Ghostbusters: Original director's son Jason Reitman to direct new film

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Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray starred in the original Ghostbusters

Jason Reitman, son of director Ivan, is to make a new film in the Ghostbusters series his father began in 1984.

"Finally got the keys to the car," said Reitman Jr in a Twitter post linking to a news article confirming the project.

The Juno director said the film would be set in the present and be "the next chapter in the original franchise".

The new film - which follows the 1984 original, 1989's Ghostbusters II and 2016's female-led reboot - is scheduled for release in summer 2020.

Reitman, who will also co-write the film with Gil Kenan, said it would not be another reboot, but would "follow the trajectory of the original film".

There will be "a lot of wonderful surprises and new characters for the audience to meet", he promised.


"I've always thought of myself as the first Ghostbusters fan, when I was a six-year-old visiting the set," the 41-year-old told Entertainment Weekly.

"I wanted to make a movie for all the other fans."

Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and the late Harold Ramis starred in the original film, which told of paranormal investigators who become freelance ghost catchers.

The 2016 film, directed by Paul Feig and starring Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig, got a lukewarm reception and made $229m (£178m) worldwide.

"I have so much respect for what Paul created with those brilliant actresses, and would love to see more stories from them," Reitman continued.


Ivan Reitman, whose other comedies include Stripes, Twins and Kindergarten Cop, said the new film represented "a passing of the torch both inside and out".

The 72-year-old told Entertainment Weekly he was "quite surprised" to learn his son wanted to continue the series, but said his ideas had left him "literally crying".

Jason Reitman's latest film, political drama The Front Runner, is currently in cinemas.

Reitman, whose other films include Up in the Air and Tully, is not the only directorial scion to be taking on his famous father's mantle.

Max Landis, son of film-maker John, is currently working on a remake of his father's 1981 horror hit An American Werewolf in London.
Why film franchises go back to the source

BBC News entertainment reporter Neil Smith

After the underwhelming response to the last Ghostbusters film, it's no surprise to see Sony Pictures going back to the original franchise for inspiration.

Such course corrections are a standard response when film series are perceived to have lost their way, yet are still seen to have enough value to be worth continuing.

The recent Star Wars films are a case in point. Unashamedly nostalgic and filled with familiar faces, they managed to win back fans whose love for the series was tested by George Lucas's lacklustre prequels.

Jason Bourne pulled off a similar trick, restoring Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass to a series that floundered (in 2012's The Bourne Legacy) when it attempted to carry on without them.

Witness too the upcoming Terminator film, which will pick up the action where Terminator 2 left off and ignore the more recent additions to the franchise.

And then there's the James Bond films, which have a habit of recalibrating towards Ian Fleming's original conception whenever the series becomes too outlandish or preposterous.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46889992

[Niamh.]

Ugh just leave it alone I'd say

[Nancy.]

As long as the self entitled Melissa McCarthy isn't starring in this one, it's all good. Really cannot stand that woman.

[Tony Montana]

Won't be the same without Harold

[ethanjames]

the original is great on its own leave ha alone

[daniel-lewis-1985]

So do they just gloss over the turd that was 2016 Ghostbusters?

I was a fan of the original and tbh it didnt need a sequel or a 3rd film though 2 was better than 1 imo.

Looking back at it though it wasn't really a great film to begin with its just become a cult phenomenon like Gremlins.

[arista]

Yes ignore the 3 Women crap film
Forget it,

[Marsh.]

As long as the self entitled Melissa McCarthy isn't starring in this one, it's all good. Really cannot stand that woman.

How is she self entitled? :umm2:

[Calderyon]

Will only work, if they can get the whole gang together, but they can't because Harold Ramis is dead and Bill Murray is being a d**k.

[Niamh.]

I don't know why they don't go back and remake (I know this is a sequel but it applies anyway) a movie from the past that was a decent idea but was made badly, something they could improve on. taking any much loved classic is always going to end badly or not measure up

[Calderyon]

Adding to my post getting Sigourney would be a must and I don't think she's interested at this point.

[Toy Soldier]

So do they just gloss over the turd that was 2016 Ghostbusters?

Well if Terminator can pretend that three entire films didn't happen and make a direct sequel to T2...

[quote]Looking back at it though it wasn't really a great film to begin with its just become a cult phenomenon like Gremlins.

EXCUSE ME both Gremlins and Gremlins 2 are amazing films :hee:.

[Niamh.]

Well if Terminator can pretend that three entire films didn't happen and make a direct sequel to T2...

Looking back at it though it wasn't really a great film to begin with its just become a cult phenomenon like Gremlins.

EXCUSE ME both Gremlins and Gremlins 2 are amazing films :hee:.

:o I never knew this was happening

[Oliver_W]

I always thought that within a couple of years, "Ghostbusters" would only refer the the old movies, in the eyes of the public consensus. May as well fully void the turd that came out in 2016! In fact, I'd love it if it was another all female cast, but with a screenwriter and director who can actually keep the film on the right track, so that it turns out to be watchable and funny.

[Toy Soldier]

:o I never knew this was happening

Yes they've dusted off Arnie and Linda Hamilton :joker:. No Ed Furlong though, I don't think he's doing so well :umm2:.

[Shaun]

-liked the 2016 one-

[James]

Apparently this is a teaser trailer they've released.

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[Niamh.]

Yes they've dusted off Arnie and Linda Hamilton :joker:. No Ed Furlong though, I don't think he's doing so well :umm2:.I really fancied Edward Furlong when T2 came out [emoji38]

[Barry.]

I liked the Ghostbusters reboot though.

[Glenn.]

Did anyone ask for this?

[Tom4784]

Honestly, the hate for the last Ghostbusters film was mostly motivated by sexism, I think they could have made that same film with a male cast and it would have been better received.

Was is a great film? No but neither was Ghostbusters 2 but that's still beloved. Ghostbusters (2016) is a solid 6/10 in my eyes and I'd give the same rating to Ghostbusters 2.

As for this one, let the series be fondly remembered as it is. This just smacks of the studio courting the sexist attitude that sunk the last film.

[Calderyon]

-liked the 2016 one-

Will never watch it because it has Melissa McCarthy.

[arista]

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[Alf]

Love Bill Murray, is he gonna be in it?

[Calderyon]

Might actually watch this.

Sad that Egon cannot be in it though...

[arista]

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That's Good News
as that last 3 Women Ghostbusters - Failed.

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[Oliver_W]

There were four women in the previous "Ghostbusters" "movie" !

[Tom4784]

The last Ghostbusters was decent, it only got the hatred it did because of misogyny and if this newest film is bad, you'll see the difference in the level of hatred between the two because this one won't have a baying crowd of misogyny hating it as soon as the cast is fully announced.

[Barry.]

The last Ghostbusters was decent, it only got the hatred it did because of misogyny and if this newest film is bad, you'll see the difference in the level of hatred between the two because this one won't have a baying crowd of misogyny hating it as soon as the cast is fully announced.

I loved the female Ghostbusters. It was good. I agree with your post.

[Calderyon]

Great news. Definitely watching this now.

[James]

Trailer.

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[Marsh.]

The whole reason a female Ghostbusters was made was because Bill Murray refused to return for a Ghostbusters 3. What's changed?

[Tom4784]

It looks like Stranger Things.

[James]

I was expecting to see some of the original cast in the trailer.

[Tony Montana]

I was expecting to see some of the original cast in the trailer.

Probably saving them for the second trailer.

[Tony Montana]

It looks like Stranger Things.

I was thinking this too. :laugh: Although it does look decent.

[Beastie]

Hope Dan Ackroyd is in it too.

[Barry.]

Hope Dan Ackroyd is in it too.

He loves the Ghostbusters so he's deffo in it.

[Calderyon]

Looking forward on seeing the original cast.

[Oliver_W]

The whole reason a female Ghostbusters was made was because Bill Murray refused to return for a Ghostbusters 3. What's changed?

The script?

[Marsh.]

The script?

He did GB2?

He claimed he wasn't interested in returning full stop.

Probably a few extra zeros on the cheque.

[Oliver_W]

He did GB2?

He claimed he wasn't interested in returning full stop.

Probably a few extra zeros on the cheque.

More than likely. Money talks!

Plus people change their minds about things. Maybe he just mulled it over and came to a different conclusion.

[Calderyon]

I liked the first trailer. Will like it more when the original cast hopefully appear in the next ones.

[Oliver_W]

It seems like Finch Wolfman has found his niche as "80s nostalgia kid"

If he doesn't actually like the 80s, he must be hating his life right now :joker:

[Oliver_W]

The last Ghostbusters was decent, it only got the hatred it did because of misogyny and if this newest film is bad, you'll see the difference in the level of hatred between the two because this one won't have a baying crowd of misogyny hating it as soon as the cast is fully announced.

Eh, I thought it was crap, and that had nothing to do with misogyny. I just thought it was loud and annoying. To disregard all dislike for the film as being misogynist is a bit closed minded tbh. Sure, some of it was, but I don't think it's the majority.

The main character of this film seems to be a little girl, her black girl friend, a single mother ... along with Stranger Things and Paul Rudd. It's still getting a good reaction.

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Woman-starring films like Hustlers, Bridesmaids, and The Heat don't get hate, because they're not awful.

So is it a problem with "geek culture"? Alien movies, Terminator movies, Resident Evil movies, Hunger Games movies, Lucy, Golden Compass .... none of these get hate. Alice from RE is a literal Mary Sue, and the movies are nothing like the games! No-one hates Princess Leia, Padme, Hermione, or says that Janine ruins Ghostbusters.

[James]

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[bots]

looks better than i thought it would be

[Barry.]

Eh, I thought it was crap, and that had nothing to do with misogyny. I just thought it was loud and annoying. To disregard all dislike for the film as being misogynist is a bit closed minded tbh. Sure, some of it was, but I don't think it's the majority.

The main character of this film seems to be a little girl, her black girl friend, a single mother ... along with Stranger Things and Paul Rudd. It's still getting a good reaction.

..
ETA:

Woman-starring films like Hustlers, Bridesmaids, and The Heat don't get hate, because they're not awful.

So is it a problem with "geek culture"? Alien movies, Terminator movies, Resident Evil movies, Hunger Games movies, Lucy, Golden Compass .... none of these get hate. Alice from RE is a literal Mary Sue, and the movies are nothing like the games! No-one hates Princess Leia, Padme, Hermione, or says that Janine ruins Ghostbusters.

You know the resident evil movie do get hate for Alice.

[Toy Soldier]

You know the resident evil movie do get hate for Alice.


2b frr, in that case it’s mainly because she’s a random superhero shoehorned into the franchise for no real reason, not because she’s female.

[Tom4784]

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[Toy Soldier]

I think it's naive to make out that the hate towards the last Ghostbusters wasn't down to misogyny. The film was a 6/10 at best (much like Ghostbusters 2) but people hated having a female team from the off, I remember the hate they got.

Geek culture, sadly, is very misogynistic, just look at gaming, for example.

I agree that there was misogyny in the hate for that film - but I have to take a robust stance against Ghostbusters 2 being given a 6/10. It is an absolute classic. It's ridiculous, but that's the charm.

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[Calderyon]

Trailer was fine.

Still waiting for the original 3 to show up even though they probably want to save that for the movie itself.

[Josy]

I'm delighted they are completing ignoring that last attempt at a movie, it was embarrassing

[James]

I'd recommend the video game from 2009 - remastered in 2019.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/74/Ghostbusters_videogame_front2.jpg

It is written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, and the original cast do the voices. The gameplay is okay, but it really feels like the original, and that put a smile on my face when I played it first.

[Oliver_W]

I'm delighted they are completing ignoring that last attempt at a movie, it was embarrassing

I don't know what you're talking about, there's only been one Ghostbusters movie and that was in the eighties :hehe:

There are also only two Terminators, six Star Wars, two Alien movies ...

I swear the only "old returning franchise" that actually continues to be good is Jurassic World :joker:

[James]

I just watched this. It's alright.

[Niamh.]

I just watched this. It's alright.Aw only alright? I really enjoyed it

[arista]

I just watched this. It's alright.


Yes, it was on SkyMoviesHD


Sadly, it's a kids film
with the old ones returning at the end.


It lacked something new
James.

[James]

Trailer for the sequel, Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire.

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