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just do another video game.

Had something to say, this seemed like the place to say it.

I've always been a fan of expanding the universe, bringing in new characters, new rookies, new equipment, all that sort of thing. I personally think it opens up a great opprotunity to expand the narrative and keep it fresh, something that isn't possible (at least not for long anyway) if you try to stick to the adventures of the original 4 while they are still busting. I would hate to see GB die off just because Ray, Egon, Winston and Peter are too old to cary packs anymore one day, when there is so much more creatively fertile ground to explore. So yes, I will always appreciate new ideas in GB as long as the original characters and ideas are respected.

But then that's just me. When I was a kid, I never pretended to be Ray or Egon or Winston or Peter. I was always myself, running around helping the team, and it was those times as a kid making up adventures that inspired me to be creative and get into writing and art and film making. In effect, GB inspired me to be who I am and do what I do now for a living because of the possiblities that it presented. For me it was never about specific characters. While I enjoyed the characters, for sure, and they are my favorite fictional personalities of all time, I was always more hooked by the idea. A business that specializes in going into the dark places that scare people and not just making the monsters go away, but actually "busting" them. Taking them away for good. That's what drew me in and made it more to me than just a great comedy film. It's what kept my mind submerged in that world after the credits were over. To borrow a phrase, the possibilities were unlimitless! The fact that busting ghosts was just another job. That anyone could do it. That I could do it.

Honestly, I feel kind of disappointed that alot of GB fans would rather watch the franchise/universe stay in stagnant grounds or die all together just because they feel like the original 4 are the only guys who can do the job apparently. I could sit here and rattle off ideas for continuations and spin-offs and animated series and comic books and live action stuff (even came up with a pretty cool idea for a video game sequel that would feature the rookie and his new team opening shop in Los Angeles) that would make your head spin (or that would turn you white, if you will) because like I said, that's where my mind goes creatively. I've honestly had ideas that when I played through the first game I laughed because they were right there happening. I can already see some of that happening in Sanctum of Slime too (They mentioned a level that takes place in a haunted insane asylum. Yeah. 2nd episode of an animated series pitch I wrote with a good friend of mine a couple years back. Over the course of 2 days, we came up with 5, 22 episode seasons. We had a general idea of the plot of every episode, every season. Each season had a story arch, and each season built upon and tied into the other seasons for an epic series finale... and every season introduced new rookies working with the team. They were shown training the whole season and at the end would be sent out to start up or join a new office somewhere. ) I'm not saying that to show off, but to argue that the world of GB is absolutely RIFE with storytelling possibilities if you will let it happen. Am I saying that this game is going to win awards? No, it could suck. Am I saying that there are no good stories left to tell with Egon, Ray, Peter, and Winston. Hell no, like I said, I can rattle off 5 tv seasons' worth right this second. And I'm not talking about new for the sake of new either. I think we ALL collectively s*** a brick in fear at the thought of Anna Faris as a GB! No, like I said, it's gotta be done with quality and respect to the original characters and ideas.

If GB3 comes out and stinks (I PRAY that it is epicsauce), then I will cry myself to sleep that night, but a stinker is a stinker.
If the game comes out and sucks, let your criticisms be known to the world.

But please, have a better criticism than "NEW STUFF/ PEOPLE/ IDEAS=FAIL".

Again, just my humble dos pesos. Not directed at any one person, but between Snactum of Slime and GB3, I've seen a lot of people with what I think are some really closed-minded opinions on GB and where it could possibly go from here. Just thought I'd let my opinion be known.

+1, Jack.

Yeah yeah yeah, GB is an open universe that allows new characters to drop in and out.

But lets be honest here, this is a COMEDY franchise, and in order for that work you need really strong clashing personalities, and the RGB's established that to a tee. In everyones eyes, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson are essentially and rightfully THE GHOSTBUSTERS. Along side the tongue-in-cheek tone of it all, were these guys, and this mix is what made it work. You cant have Ghostbusters without...well, the Ghostbusters, the novelty-type humor alone will fall completely flat (ie. blasting ghosts, trapping etc), if you dont have strong character build behind it. I'm sorry you can dream all you want about pretending to be a Ghostbuster. but what makes good comedy is what makes good comedy, and what doesnt, simply doesnt.

on another note, whats this "AGE" thing? a great character is a great character, no matter the age, Roger Moore played James Bond all the way into his late 50s, Tommy Lee Jones is just as old as Harold, no one complains about him coming back as K for the next film.

Bruce Wayne is always replaced/killed off every now and again, and the writers keep bring him back...i wonder why, because Bruce Wayne IS Batman.

BatDan Well Said. I don't know why so many people say "Oh they''re too old, they can't be ghostbusters anymore."

That may be true, but as it's been pointed out before Ghostbusters is a wonderful universe, but it is first and formost a comedy. I think seeing a few scenes with the original guys running around with the equipment would be pretty funny. I have no problem with the film being a passing the torch movie, I have faith in what Dan has said. "Both new and original Ghostbusters are well represented." I'm paraphrasing what Dan said in an interview when he was talking about the GB3 Script. As long as all four original Ghostbusters Suit up one last time I will be happy. We all no nothing can top the awesomeness that is the original film GHOSTBUSTERS. Nothing is going to beat that. As far as sequels go I don't think Ghostbusters 2 was that bad. Anyway I'm going into a rant, but Batdan once again you make an excellent point.

Squishy.

Paragraphs, and more paragraphs. At least I don't need 4000+ words to explain my self.

The idea of a GB3 can suck my neutrino wand.

A friend was asking me about this day and it prompted me to respond to his question here.

I personally don' t know how I feel about it. I sort of look at it like I did Rob Zombie's Halloween movies. I knew they weren't going to be good from the get go, and once I saw the first one and was "right". I pretty much wrote them off as ever being "Halloween" movies. Now, this is easier to do.. since it didn't really have any bearing on the originals.. but I'm sort of scared of GB3.

I LOVE the idea of turning on a new generation to Ghostbusters.. BUT.. I don't want there to be a "NEW" interpretation of them.. (think the new karate kid movie). I want them to know about the ghostbusters WE love, the ones who wear flight suits, and use proton packs who have a shelf life of 5000 years according to egon. I'm all for new gear too, but I don't want to see some sort of "modernized to the core" version of ghostbusters. It needs top stay true to its roots. I want to see the new ghostbusters wearing the traditional attire, and carrying traditional proton packs. They can add new weapons (ala slime blower) but don't replace the stuff we know and love. Those things are what makes the ghostbusters, the ghostbusters.

The other reason I am scared, is because if they DID decide to change everything all around and this new generation of fans (who have never seen the originals, and don't bother to do so) will look at us in our khaki flight suits and proton packs and go.. "your not a ghostbuster".

So, yes I'd love to see a new movie. But, I know hollywood has a way of mucking up things badly and I don't want the classic versions to be overshadowed by some new "shiny" version.

Yes, your absolutely right, Ghostbusters isnt about the campy tongue in cheek humor,sarcastic dialogue, and fun characters, nope. its about Props, props, and MORE props. so how DARE they make a movie that focuses on making Slightly changed props, props, and even MORE props! Those DAMN film makers!

Very simplistic feel. I think they should make it.

If it sucks? I never watch it again, and the 1984 Ghostbusters is still there for me, so no harm no foul.

If it is awesome? Then what more can I ask for? It'll probably compliment well the previous works, it'll help drive up a market base, more items will become available for Ghostheads to buy, cross-marketing will happen and we'll get a new Real Ghostbusters cartoon the following year or two, possible movie sequel to follow GB3...

Really I don't see a big downside. Movie flops, I still have original. Movie success, we all rejoice. So take the gamble and make GB3.

i'm absolutely with you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1ykC3kq1jA

here Dan says that Reitman will direct GB3 and that the script is being submitted to all the original creators to begin planning. Sounds like they're waiting for Murray to approve

Man I hope Murray approves the script!

Without writing a huge paragraph:

If it does happen: Cool.




If it doesn't happen: Cool.



Don't take the rumors seriously.

I would love to see a 3rd film, The original is one of my top ten favorite films. I even liked part 2, its wasn't as good as the original but most sequels aren't anyway. If they have a good script ready I say do it. I'm not expecting a film that will top the original, just a solid film in the series.

I know a bad GB3 is better than no GB3, but some movies are so bad, it hurts to watch. Like the dragon ball movie or the last air bender. But bad movie or not I will be there in full gear!

Very well said.

If they find the right actors to be in it, with the right amount of charm and humor. I don't want Jonah Hill or Michael Cera or anyone who chews up screen time by trying too hard to improvise. I could live with Seth Rogan, but I wouldn't mind Community. Speaking of Community, I think Donald Glover would be great too. Another one is Jason Segal.

One thing I don't want is the Venkman ghost. I thought that was dumb even when I first read it in cinescape over a decade ago.

I can live without the veteran ghostbusters suiting up in the gear. I think Ray, Egon, and Winston could stay as administration, with Venkman making a cameo, considering the amount of interest Murray seems to have with a third film, which doesn't seem to be much. Though, I would hope they would participate more than just handing off the torch.

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Vince Vaughn anyone lol? I dunno, I think he may be funny given the right part. As long as The veterans strap on the packs at some point in the film I'd be content. I would imagine this would happen anyway.

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Jason Segel is a great pick. Have you guys seen SNL lately? The current cast is actually very good (and I didn't think I'd ever say that again lol). If they picked one or two guys from that cast I'd be golden. Bill Hader is freakin' hilarious! Just pick a recent episode on hulu.

Here's a clip:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/306769/saturd ... e-dateline

Bill Hader could be funny. I hope they don't go with Matthew Gray Gubler... That guy is meh. Clark Duke can be pretty funny, I could see as the "Ray" type character. Jason Segel is likeable so I'd rather see him as opposed to someone like... Seth Rogen.

Seth Rogen is bad and everything I've ever seen him in was bad. His name should be banned.

Personally i think Ghostbusters 3 will do fine as long as they don't go along with dan Aykroyd's idea which was to have a new generation come in and replace them with having a 3 guy's and a girl i believe as dan put it which to me sound's like the extreme ghostbusters not that i have a problem with the extreme team or a young generation i just personally believe this move will suck no doubt if they go that route hopefully they don't take that route it's not gonna be the same without bill

As long as they dont kill off and disable any of the origional cast Im good. Perhaps they take more of an administrative position as they've gotten older. But to kill off any character or have them crippled...im not interested.

i hope they dont make it just put it to rest

I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays

Me presonally ,I would rather have a second video game going off of some of Dans oringinal script ideas. . . . Come on just some voice over work, its not to much to ask!

I need a another ghostbusters movie, like humans need food. I mean sure I can survive awhile without it but eventually need kicks in and people will suffer if I don't get what I need.

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I didn't want to start another BM thread. Murray's been a roallercoster of declarations about GB3: yes, no, maybe, no, absolutely no, only with a good script, good idea, no!

His last semi-definitive answer on the Letterman Show was a positive one....but there is little to read about into it

http://screencrush.com/bill-murray-ghostbusters-3/

Ok, he says "we'll try again". It could have meant: - We'll try again....to do a GB sequel - or - We'll try again....to write a really good script -

In my opinion there is one single word to concentrate over: he says WE.

It's not "THEY'RE trying to do it" or "the studio wants to do it".

It's WE'll try again. Bill finally include himself in the creative force behind the movie.

Yeah, I'm not sure if he was talking about the script or the actual film with his quote. I took it as a positive sign. He seems like all he wants to do is make sure the movie is funny. I believe it's just a matter of time before they get the right script together, I've waited 20 some odd years for another sequel, whats a little while longer.