UPDATE: For the time being, all bets are off. Aykroyd has fallen out with Columbia, to the extent
that he no longer maintains his production offices on the studio lot, and Murray has expressed
doubts about the whole idea. Even Weaver and Ramis have said they don’t see a third movie in the future.
But that’s never stopped Hollywood before. Another few years and the whole idea might be back on the
table again. However, for the foreseeable future, no Ghostbusters 3.
OLD NEWS: Yes, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis are working towards another Ghostbusters movie, BUT (and I
can’t stress this enough), it’s a long way from done. Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis
have made several comments to the press that they are interested in making a third movie,
and there are even rumours that Bill Murray is interested (in spite of several other rumours
that say he isn’t). But the script, at this writing, is not finished and no offical
commitment has been made by any studios. Many a movie has stalled at a similar phase of development.
I think it’s safe to assume that Ghostbusters 3 will be made, the first two being
so commercially viable. The Real Ghostbusters cartoon has found new life on the Fox
Family Channel, Extreme Ghostbusters had a brief run, but found a cult following,
and there is every indication that fans want to see a third installment. The Ghostbusters
franchise could continue into the foreseeable future.
STUDIO: Columbia Pictures / Sony Picture Entertainment
WHO’S INVOLVED: Nobody. At this point there is no organized interest from any of the principles.
RELEASE DATE: Unknown. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
PLOT: “Hell is not some distant place, far away from this dimension or realm. Hell
is right next door. It’s like those old tintype photos where you turn them one way
and they look positive, then you just flick them slightly and they look negative.
That’s our concept.”
Harold Ramis recently reported to a British movie site that the idea of a newer,
and younger team was very likely. Various comments by Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, and alledged
comments by Bill Murray suggest that the new ‘busters will get most of the screen time,
with the original Ghostbusters making only brief appearances.
Ernie Hudson has expressed an interest in reprising his role as Winston Zeddemore, but
as far as anyone can tell, no one has asked if he’ll participate in a new movie. It is
likely that he will take part (what’s Ghostbusters without Winston?) provided Sony/
Columbia Tristar commit and the project goes into proper production.
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