Bill Murray Signs On For Two More Ghostbusters
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rodneyfaile
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Ray Parker Jr spotted jumping for joy.
EvilRocketeer
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anna ferris, dusku, kutcher = :thumbsdown
definitely not looking forward to this..........this is one film that i dont want to see made
the news is old....it was uploaded in april, so i wonder how true it is.....you know rumors
this news is old, but wonder if it is true or not
definitely not looking forward to this..........this is one film that i dont want to see made
the news is old....it was uploaded in april, so i wonder how true it is.....you know rumors
this news is old, but wonder if it is true or not
asemblyrequired
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I agree Evil , When is enough , enough
-James
-James
.:MirrorminD:.
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Im pretty sure he hasnt signed on to anything yet. I thought in an interview last month he said the script was still on his desk and he hasnt been bothered to read it yet.
sirbrad
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Bill is most likely just trying to keep everything under wraps to avoid heavy press for now. I was about 10 when the first movie came out, and I think part 2 was released too soon. But I think the time is now right for part 3. Whether it be a passing of the torch to a new generation or just a continuation of the series, or both as it sounds, I think it is long overdue. The franchise is a huge cash cow as well, and I am sure this film would continue that trend. I agree with this guy's opinion 100% YouTube - Ghostbusters 3 - My honest thoughts‏ I for one am all for it. For those who don't wish to see a sequel they do not need to watch it, they can just watch the first two over and over again. I know CGI will be used to the max and provide a lot more options, but I also loved the good old fashioned special effects of the original films. Bill Murray said the wounds from GB2 finally healed, so I am sure the passion will return for the 3rd installment. I would much rather a sequel than a 3-D remake, which all we see these days. I hope they come out of "retirement" at least one more time.
.:MirrorminD:.
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My only concern is how they handle the story. Either theyve been fighting ghosts this whole time and are getting too tired or too old for it. Or if all of the sudden out of no where after all these years ghosts started to act up again.
Solo4114
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Here's my theory.
The 2006 video game gives you a good preview of what to expect as far as performances.
Ramis, Ackroyd, and Hudson -- and actually even William Atherton and Annie Potts -- all seemed to really put their all into the voice acting.
Bill Murray, on the other hand, seemed to sleep-walk through his bits. He was there, sure. It was his voice, yeah. But there was no real oomph to it.
I think he just isn't that interested in the whole process. The videogame was easy enough to do, probably an afternoon or two of voice work (the other three do most of the voice work in the game, especially Ramis and Ackroyd), but he's not interested in doing a film. Not really, anyway. He's not vehemently opposed to it...he's just got other stuff to do with his time.
Like, imagine you're dating a girl who you think is kinda cute, seems friendly enough, you don't mind fooling around with her, but really your passion lies elsewhere so...unless you don't really have anything else going on, why would you spend the time with her? That's how I think Murray views the GB franchise. It was fun, he enjoyed it while he did it, but he's got other stuff on his plate that he'd rather pursue.
The 2006 video game gives you a good preview of what to expect as far as performances.
Ramis, Ackroyd, and Hudson -- and actually even William Atherton and Annie Potts -- all seemed to really put their all into the voice acting.
Bill Murray, on the other hand, seemed to sleep-walk through his bits. He was there, sure. It was his voice, yeah. But there was no real oomph to it.
I think he just isn't that interested in the whole process. The videogame was easy enough to do, probably an afternoon or two of voice work (the other three do most of the voice work in the game, especially Ramis and Ackroyd), but he's not interested in doing a film. Not really, anyway. He's not vehemently opposed to it...he's just got other stuff to do with his time.
Like, imagine you're dating a girl who you think is kinda cute, seems friendly enough, you don't mind fooling around with her, but really your passion lies elsewhere so...unless you don't really have anything else going on, why would you spend the time with her? That's how I think Murray views the GB franchise. It was fun, he enjoyed it while he did it, but he's got other stuff on his plate that he'd rather pursue.
There's only one modern actor I can think of, maybe two who I can see as Ghostbusters -
Rainn Wilson would be awesome and maybe Zach Galifiankis. I do not want to see "young" Hollywood. All I know is if Seth Rogan is anywhere near this thing I won't go see it - not even for free.
Rainn Wilson would be awesome and maybe Zach Galifiankis. I do not want to see "young" Hollywood. All I know is if Seth Rogan is anywhere near this thing I won't go see it - not even for free.
It's a salvageable franchise.
Literally, let them have expanded the service into a national franchise.
That was always their plan right? So some new characters in the business is expected
and natural.
I think there is lots of fun directions as long as they stay focused on keeping things character driven and focus on that clever humor the first film was so good at. Don't let Akroyd get too crazy with wild story directions, Ramis should be able to keep that under control.
Elmer Bernstein is gone now, hopefully someone can do a soundtrack in the style of the first film.
Literally, let them have expanded the service into a national franchise.
That was always their plan right? So some new characters in the business is expected
and natural.
I think there is lots of fun directions as long as they stay focused on keeping things character driven and focus on that clever humor the first film was so good at. Don't let Akroyd get too crazy with wild story directions, Ramis should be able to keep that under control.
Elmer Bernstein is gone now, hopefully someone can do a soundtrack in the style of the first film.
The franchise idea is from Ackroyd's first draft - and Ackroyd's craziness is where all of the good ideas came from for these movies. Ramis has no business directing anything - Year 1, Super X and there were a few other high profile bombs that show he is no longer as clever as he used to be.
Borzou
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I'll take it a step further. I'll believe it when I see a trailer with footage.
Solo4114
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I think that, given all the attempts to recapture the magic of this or that 80s franchise in modern times, and given how well they've all gone, we're better off leaving this one be. I know Hollywood will still try to resurrect this one because it's SUCH a no-brainer...but therein lies the problem. They'd make it truly a "no-brainer." Thankfully, they know this won't fly without Bill Murray's involvement, and he seems to be the only sane one involved (or rather not involved) in this idea.
Seriously, though, you can't recapture the magic, guys. Enjoy it for what it was and move on. More is not always better. In fact, it's usually worse.
Seriously, though, you can't recapture the magic, guys. Enjoy it for what it was and move on. More is not always better. In fact, it's usually worse.
exoray
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It's my understanding (at least I recall it being reported) that Bill could not even be bothered with going to the studio to record his voice clips for the game, they literally recorded his voice clips in between holes while he plinked a game of golf... If there is any truth to that, the writing is pretty much on the wall...
Groundhog Day was superior, so maybe he needs Murray to excel.
Akroyd is a creative nuclear bomb, but he actually believes some of that stuff. That force has to be managed. It was managed originally on the first film by limitations of FX, now I would be worried he would go nuts.
"It's my understanding (at least I recall it being reported) that Bill could not even be bothered with going to the studio to record his voice clips for the game, they literally recorded his voice clips in between holes while he plinked a game of golf... If there is any truth to that, the writing is pretty much on the wall..."
That is not true. Bill had noted how he had gone down to the studio on the David Letterman Show to do the voice recordings for the game.
That is not true. Bill had noted how he had gone down to the studio on the David Letterman Show to do the voice recordings for the game.
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