Ghostbusters 3 - Part 2

[Loki882]

Hill is a one-trick pony coughMoneyballcough.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

My exact words were "Yes of course I've considered it but all of those guys aside from maybe Hill are pretty much one trick ponies especially Rogen" It must be that you misread the statement.

 

[Octoberist]

Eh humor is so subjective its hard for me to harshly judge in what others think. That being said, modern comedic actors get a fair share of hate but if the Internet existed back in the 80's, Murray, Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy would get so much crap. Heck if it was the 20's/30's I would hate to think what Internet people would think of Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers.

Most comedic actors have always been one trick ponies and that's why people like them.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

I feel that most of the comedians you listed have lasting qualities to them, Seth Rogen on the other hand is not in the same league.

 

[Ant-manic]

just use the cast of Anchorman.

 

[Ant-manic]

Am I the only one who thinks the original concept for Ghostbusters would be amazing to see on screen?

the one with the ape?

 

[DarkKnight88]

Eh humor is so subjective its hard for me to harshly judge in what others think. That being said, modern comedic actors get a fair share of hate but if the Internet existed back in the 80's, Murray, Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy would get so much crap. Heck if it was the 20's/30's I would hate to think what Internet people would think of Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers.

Yes, 1000 times this. Comedians never get the respect in their time, it's only years later.

The next generation will be saying why there's nobody as funny as the Judd Apatow crew.

 

[Octoberist]

That is true; comedians don't get the respect till after death. That's my theory on Chris Farley, John Bulushi and Bill Hicks. And then the revisionist history kicks in..

 

[Victarion]

the one with the ape?

No, the one where they travel through different dimensions chasing ghosts.

 

[Octoberist]

I take back what I said about Schmoes. They were right about Olga being considered for a role in Batman/Superman and they were right about Terminator 5.

They might be right about Ghostbusters as well.

 

[Hyde]

Ghostbusters III could be filmed in Cleveland

CLEVELAND - A Sony Pictures Entertainment executive confirms that Cleveland is being considered as a filming location for Ghostbusters III.

Cleveland has a growing film presence with Hollywood.

Katie Holmes just wrapped up shooting on "Miss Meadows" a few months ago and "Jenny's Wedding" is currently underway.

"Jenny's Wedding" stars Katherine Heigl, known for her roles in "Knocked up" and "Greys Anatomy."

Cleveland has drawn interest from movies over the past few years. "The Hunger Games" was in town several months ago scouting but decided to go elsewhere.

All of these movies mean big business for the local economy, with hotels providing crews with lodging, restaurants serving meals, and others establishments raking in extra money for entertainment.

http://www.wkyc.com/story/entertainment/movies/2013/11/08/ghostbusters-in-cleveland/3474149/

 

[Pink Ranger]

Flim Cleveland.

 

[Dr. Evil]

I will only believe the film is actually happening when I see set photos.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Thinking about Rogen, I could actually see him as either a remake Egon or Egon-like character.

 

[Octoberist]

I hope capture the grit of the first film.

But I'll be honest; Ivan Reitman hasn't made a great movie side the 90's so that's my main concern.

 

[KenK]

I hope capture the grit of the first film.

But I'll be honest; Ivan Reitman hasn't made a great movie side the 90's so that's my main concern.

Agreed. I'd almost say get his son to direct, but I think he's moved on from comedy. It does beg the question (apologies if it's already been asked in an earlier version of this thread), who WOULD be a good director for a Ghostbusters film?

 

[StarLord]

I hope Bill Hader gets a role in this.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Agreed. I'd almost say get his son to direct, but I think he's moved on from comedy. It does beg the question (apologies if it's already been asked in an earlier version of this thread), who WOULD be a good director for a Ghostbusters film?

Jason might convince Bill Murray to return.

I don't see Bill returning unless Wes Anderson and/or Jim Jarmusch is involved.

 

[Octoberist]

Agreed. I'd almost say get his son to direct, but I think he's moved on from comedy. It does beg the question (apologies if it's already been asked in an earlier version of this thread), who WOULD be a good director for a Ghostbusters film?

I think Ghostbusters is a lightning in a bottle.

It was able to make a comedy that has great characters and world building, and just became a hallmark in pop culture. Everything about it so creative and iconic right down to the names. (Peter Venkman and Ego Spangler).

The first movie's reality is interesting because the 'Busters themselves felt like real people. New York felt like a real place where you can get mugged if you're in the wrong place. Then again, 80's NYC is perfect for movies due to it's atmosphere.

 

[Victarion]

I hope capture the grit of the first film.

But I'll be honest; Ivan Reitman hasn't made a great movie side the 90's so that's my main concern.

Rewatching GBII, I caught that Viggo had built a "throne of blood", which seems to indicate a violent reign or rise to power. NY's got rivers of mood slime amplifying people's animosity. GBII would've easily been as gritty as GBI or more gritty if they had Viggo use the New Yorkers as a human shield against the Ghostbusters. They couldn't just blast them with their proton packs, and they'd have to find a way to disperse the slime (the stuff they hit Janosch with) without being mobbed.

They could do something like that in GBIII.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Agreed. I'd almost say get his son to direct, but I think he's moved on from comedy. It does beg the question (apologies if it's already been asked in an earlier version of this thread), who WOULD be a good director for a Ghostbusters film?

James Gunn, maybe?

 

[DyeLorean]

Edgar Wright.

 

[Donnie Darko]

I could get down with that.

 

[Octoberist]

edgar wright.

yes!

 

[Thundarr]

I hope capture the grit of the first film.

But I'll be honest; Ivan Reitman hasn't made a great movie side the 90's so that's my main concern.

Not just the grit, but the humor as well. It was a delicate balance that they managed to maintain throughout the film, not an easy thing to do. Imagine if the same story was performed by known action heroes or dramatic actors, people like Clint Eastwood, Robert Culp, Val Kilmer, or whoever was fairly well known back in the early to mid 80's but not a comedian. Take out all the witty banter and you have a VERY different movie.


One of the oldest rules in Hollywood has always been "If you want to get a great dramatic performance, hire a comedic actor. Because doing drama is easy, doing comedy is hard." Which is probably why Ghostbusters did so well. The comedic actors they got to fill the roles of the ghostbusters had some very intense, emotional scenes in there as well. Thus they managed to knock out the comedy AND the drama.


I just hope this project gets dragged out of Development Hell soon. Just write a script without Venkman in it. If Bill refuses to come back, the rest of the cast will have some line somewhere that he's enjoying his retirement with Dana somewhere. If he does come back, he can adlib his lines (next to Robin Williams and Jim Carrey, Bill Murray is probably the best at adlibbing his lines in all of Hollywood). The original actors are all too old for the physical demands of their roles anyway, so they're going to have to be the mentors of Ghostbusters-In-Training. That's the only way I can see this movie working. Then if it's a big hit, and Bill complains "But why wasn't I in the movie? I was one of the original Ghostbusters too!" they can just say "Sorry Bill, we offered you the role and you turned it down. Too bad, so sad, no paycheque for you."