Harold Ramis Dies
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Classics, Science Fiction, Comedy, Celeb News, Obituaries,
Ghostbusters star Harold Ramis has died at the age of 69.
The actor and director - best known for his role as Egon Spengler in the 1984 comedy, which he also wrote, with Dan Aykroyd - passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning after suffering autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis for a number of years.
Although he is best remembered on-screen for his roles in Ghostbusters and its 1989 sequel, Harold had been a leading figure in comedy since the 70s, directing Caddyshack, Groundhog Day and National Lampoon's Vacation. He also co-wrote the iconic 1978 film National Lampoon's Animal House, and later 1999s Analyze This and 2002s Analyze That, starring Robert De Niro, which he also directed.
Harold continued to act in recent years, with parts in Knocked Up, Airheads and Oscar-winner As Good As it Gets and he had also directed episodes of the US version of The Office for network NBC.
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Ghostbusters 3 Script Ready, Let’s Start Filming
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Columbia Pictures, Sequels, Comedy, Casting, Rumors, Scripts, Videos,
We ain’t afraid of no sequel.
Ivan Reitman, producer/director of Ghostbusters 1 and 2, says that “a very good script” has just been finished for the long-anticipated sequel. Bill Murray is the central star in the script.
In past discussions of Ghostbusters 3, franchise stars Dan Akroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson have said they would be interested in reprising their roles … but Reitman also cautions that “nothing you’ve read on the Internet is accurate.” We’re only hoping that doesn’t include the rumor that SNL's Bill Hader is somehow tied to the project.
Most sources also say that Ghostbusters co-star Rick Moranis will not come out of retirement to reprise his role as accountant Louis Tully. Moranis left the entertainment business in the late '90s following his wife’s death.
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Sequel News: Romy and Michele, Planet of the Apes and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks, New Line, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Casting, Celeb News, Filmmaking, Rumors, Scripts, Upcoming Releases, Videos,
Planet of the Apes: The apes will rise again in 2011 when Fox delivers a Planet of the Apes prequel. The movie - currently titled Rise of the Apes - will have photo-realistic apes incorporated into the cautionary tale. The story, written by The Relic‘s Amanda Silver and Rick Jaffa, will explain how genetic engineering experimentation lead to the apes’ development. The Rupert Wyatt-directed film will be set in present-day San Francisco.
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Sequel News: Austin Powers, Final Destination and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, MGM, New Line, Paramount, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Horror, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors, Scripts, Technology, Upcoming Releases,
Austin Powers: The Shrek films may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean Mike Myers can’t tread into familiar territory. According to director Jay Roach, it’s quite possible we’ll be seeing another Austin Powers film. “You know, I hope so,” Roach said when asked about a sequel. “Mike’s working on ideas for it, people are definitely talking about it and I’m always good for it. I love those characters.”
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Sequel News: Four Brothers, Jurassic Park and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, Paramount, Sony, Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy,
Four Brothers: How do you follow a film like Four Brothers? Well, you apparently add another brother. Paramount is currently developing Five Brothers, a sequel to the 2005 entry. Details of the film are not known, but Mark Wahlberg has already expressed interest in returning.
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Sequel News: Wild Hogs, Happy Feet and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Touchstone, Warner Bros, Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Period, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Filmmaking, Rumors, Scripts, Upcoming Releases,
Wild Hogs: The ride has just come to an end for John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy. Wild Hogs 2: Bachelor Ride, a sequel to the 2007 comedy, has just been scrapped by Disney. Although it’s unclear why the Touchstone project was pulled, the film is just one of several canned since Rich Ross became the new studio chief.
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Sequel News: Mission Impossible, Haunting in Connecticut and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, Paramount, Sony, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Upcoming Releases,
Here’s the latest scoop on the sequel buzz spreading across Hollywood:
Mission Impossible: Even though he could do just about anything he wants these days, Star Trek‘s J.J. Abrams will be returning to familiar territory. Three years after the debut of MI:3, the director has agreed to reteam with Tom Cruise on a fourth installment. (Apparently the actor wasn’t listening when I said he should stay away from this project.) Although they are both only listed as producers at this point, things could change for the busy men once a script is finalized. Paramount is currently aiming for a 2011 release.
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Ghostbusters Sequel in the Making
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Columbia Pictures, Sony, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Rumors, Upcoming Releases,
UPDATE: Harold Ramis recently confirmed the sequel news to the Chicago Tribune.
Maybe Bill Murray could use the divorce settlement money? Or maybe Dan Aykroyd could simply use the work? Whatever the reason, it’s looking like a Ghostbusters reunion might soon be possible.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Columbia Pictures is looking to create a third installment for the popular ‘80s franchise. Although the sequel would likely introduce another exterminating crew, it’s hoped the original four cast members - Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson - could be incorporated into the comedy.
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