"A period piece, it takes place two years after the events of the second movie and sees Manhattan once again under threat. It's closer in scale to Aykroyd's original vision but in canon terms, it's the next chapter of the story.
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. "There'll be a whole new generation that has to be trained and a leader that you'll all love when you meet her," says Aykroyd. "There'll be lots of cadets, boys and girls who'll be learning how to use the neuron splitter and the inter-planet interceptor - new tools to enable them to slip from dimension to dimension."
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. "There'll be a whole new generation that has to be trained and a leader that you'll all love when you meet her," says Aykroyd. "There'll be lots of cadets, boys and girls who'll be learning how to use the neuron splitter and the inter-planet interceptor - new tools to enable them to slip from dimension to dimension."
Ghostbusters 3 comes to theaters in 2012 and stars Sigourney Weaver, Anna Faris, Bill Murray, Eliza Dushku, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson. The film is directed by Ivan Reitman.
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123man
I have to say with out Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and the other two guys, Ghostbusters would suck because these guys are great actors. And I still wish for the next generation of Ghostbusters I wish they would get Adam Sandler, Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, and Will Smith. Because with the first generation Ghostbusters and the next Generation Ghostbusters working together now that movie would rock.
3 years agoby @123manFlag
Chad Vital
The thing that I don't get is if the story is this kinda "out there" with almost too much things and I remember Bill Murray saying he hated the 2nd Ghostbuster movie cause it was more special effects and less story (even though it's no different than the first film). Now if that's the case, why would he sign on for this one since it will clearly be over the top from the sounds of it. Maybe it has a good story that we don't know about yet. I'm sure those actors have the heads up/insider scoop lol. If Bill Murray says okay then something must be rad in it.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
Editboy
Yeah, I'm a little worried after reading this...like CBjunior.
The good news: "a new generation, likely to be from the Seth Rogen and Steve Carell class of actors."
The questionable to bad news: "There'll be lots of cadets, boys and girls who'll be learning how to use the neuron splitter and the inter-planet interceptor - new tools to enable them to slip from dimension to dimension."
O.K. so despite what I said in a previous post, maybe they CAN f*ck this up after all. The whole idea of the original team acting as mentors to a new generation...spot-on. Casting...headed in the right direction. But the concept of 'cadets' at a school could easily turn into something like "Sky High" or even those awful "Spy Kids" movies!
This shouldn't take place two years after the second movie. The actors are much older, regardless of CG or makeup to make them look younger which would skyrocket the budget of the film.
Why do we need to go 'dimension to dimension'? Keep things grounded to a certain extent, like the original! If Aykroyd wants to go crazy like this, let him do another animated series where it doesn't matter if things are incredibly unbelievable and implausible!
I'm starting to smell 'overly tricked out' again. I hate that smell.
Write a great story, have great comedic actors playing members of the new team, keep the original members in the background (almost like extended cameos), THEN bring in the ghosts and visual effects. We should be focused on the humor of the characters, certainly heading in a new direction, and NOT on how much over the top CG and ridiculously unbelievable action we can squeeze into the story.
Still want to stay positive...this could still be really good if handled well.
3 years agoby @editboyFlag
LEO: Lord Epsilon Omega
I like the ideas that 123man and Killahmovie had. A team like 123man's with Tina Fey would be AWESOME!!!
3 years agoby @epsalonFlag
happy jacket man
well cant really wait for this one.i was a big fan of the ghostbuster movies when i was a kid and liked the animated series to.i was a kid back off.this one i dont know if i can wait for.
as for the cast id like to see steve carell as a ghostbuster myself.that would be really cool to see.ryan reynolds might make a good addition.he's played a good smartass in every movie ive seen him in
3 years agoby @bfmv238Flag
Chad Vital
Fallen, actually it was rumored like maybe a year after the release of Men In Black that Will Smith was to be in the next Ghostbuster film, which was obviously a rumor lol. I read it in a game magazine no less. Man that was a long time ago lol.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
Chad Vital
slynide, I think he was talking about the anticipated Ghostbusters video game coming out next month, which has all the original ghostbuster voices, janine, and the game's story was written by Akyrod and Ramis (like the movies). As well as a Blu Ray version of the original film to celebrate it's 25th year anniversary I do believe.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
SMRTALEC
yeesh this is gonna take place 2 years AFTER GB2??
idk how they're gonna make that work. im not a fan of cg make-up fx i.e. prof X
plus early 90s NY sounds less cool than 80s NY lol
@Anjow1060
I agree buddy. He needs to make an epic come back.
@killahmovieisbak
Tina Fey would be the PERFECT female lead!
3 years agoby @smrtalecFlag
slysnide
what does he mean by "coming together for the game?" It just melds into a bit about the .
3 years agoby @slysnideFlag
Diaigma
@jskillet
I don't really care either. I've been waiting 15 years for this. I'd just hate for it to be one of those "Should've been done YEARS ago" films.
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Haha. I like this idea...sorta.
LOL at 123man: Will Smith a ghostbuster. haha....wait. Hmm. Maybe.
3 years agoby @narratorFlag
AnnoyingFilmCritic
This gets a Cool, can't wait and a one of the more promising 80's reboots.
3 years agoby @annoyingfilmcriticFlag
CB Junior
This has plenty of potential, but I don't think it will turn out that great. I am a Ghostbusters fan so it kind of worries me, like how I am a massive Terminator fan and then seeing Salvation. We will have to see over time how this is shaping up.
3 years agoby @cbjuniorFlag
123man
For the new Generation I Wish They would use adam sandler, Steve Carell, Jim Carrey,and Will Smith. Now That would be a great movie.
3 years agoby @123manFlag
killahmovieisbak
I'm Sure its Tina Fey,Tracey Morgan,Seth Rogan, Paul Rudd, and Mike Cera if not Replace Paul With Jacj Black even though i dont want him in this movie (jack)
3 years agoby @killahmovieisbakFlag
ZanyZap
Of course Dan Aykroyd speaks in third person. After all, he is Dan Aykroyd.
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
jskillet
who cares if its only 2 years after and they aged. they have makeup, also its ghostbusters. i super psyched for this new updated version of ghostbusters.
3 years agoby @jskilletFlag
Raoul Duke
I didn't realize Dan Aykroyd spoke in the third person. Tracy Morgan for Ghostbusters 3.
3 years agoby @raoulduke33Flag
Diaigma
Wait, wait. How can this take place after 2? The original cast has aged much more than 2 years.
@LEO. Sausage fest...LOL! Love it.
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
LEO: Lord Epsilon Omega
Well, this update doesn't exactly say anything new, but I still love it! But I wonder what's up with this dimension thing? Maybe a little trip to the realm of the dead? I like the sound of it! :-D And it's great that they're gonna get a chick in there. Now it won't be such a sausage fest anymore! LOLOLOL XD
3 years agoby @epsalonFlag
nuckcee
jay barucehl would make an awesome egon type, and seth rogan would be a dedcent stantz...... steve carell as a venkman type>??? mayyyyybe...... we'll see
3 years agoby @nuckceeFlag
-comrade-
...um, that's all well and good, but the original crew looks way f*cking older than two extra years.
3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
alex172005
BOO!
3 years agoby @alex172005Flag
ZanyZap
This sounds great. I could definitely see Seth Rogen and his annoying laugh busting ghosts...
"...a leader that you'll all love when you meet her..." HER.
Wonder who he has in mind?
WHO WE GONNA' CALL
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
Rufio
this sounds awesome. it has to keep the same comedic-timing though. if it goes too hard toward carrell or rogen it will lose its appeal and become too cartoonish/goofball. so far, though this sounds awesome!
3 years agoby @rufioFlag
Twisted Smile (The Untold Smile)
Man, I can't wait for this!
3 years agoby @twistedsmileFlag
Mutant
the first film was awesome, the second a hit and miss. I sure hope that this one is better than the second.
3 years agoby @zenderFlag
Anjow1060
lord please tell me rick moranis is coming back.
- Jow
3 years agoby @anjow1060Flag
Chad Vital
Umm Dale, Indy 4 sucked ass lol. I almost fell asleep during it.
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Chad Vital
As long as there is true ghost busting and plenty slapstick humor you don't need much else.
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