This week's highlights Oct 6, 2008
You can do all three by heading to Kids Coulee at Myrick Park for a free showing of the hilarious 1984 classic Ghostbusters at 7 p.m.. SATURDAY: Sparta s own Pat Watters has put together a new outlaw country band, and the group is playing its first full-length show from 8 p.m. to midnight at The Colonial, 1415 W. Wisconsin St., Sparta. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Video: Palin once blessed to be free from 'witchcraft' Oct 3, 2008
110100100 wrote on Oct 2, 2008 6:55 AM:" DK61727 - Prove that most of Jesus' healings were demonic exorcisms. Obviously I would start with the Gospels. Mathew, Mark, and Luke, specifically (John leaves out exorcisms, among other things). This text field is far to small to cite the specific verses since there are dozens. If it makes you feel better I will concede that I should say "many" of Jesus's healings, not "most" (as most implies majority). I would say the ratio in the Bible is something... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Third times the charm for directors Sep 22, 2008
Batman, Iron Man, Superman and even Shaft, the Ghostbusters and the Pulp Fiction guys have their own signature themes. For trilogies, the concept of signature theme songs can be made even more significant, not to mention cool. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Republicans go on attack after Obama parties with the A-listers Sep 18, 2008
Jodie Foster, Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Ferrell and Steven Spielberg attended the $28,500-a-head reception at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, which has previously provided a setting for films including Ghostbusters and Air Force One. Later they moved to the nearby Beverly Wilshire hotel where a further 500 guests, who had paid $2,500 each, were entertained by Streisand, who ended with the song "Happy Days are Here Again." TV crews were banned from the event, partly in a bid to prevent a repeat... (Independent)
Thank you for the titles Sep 14, 2008
Many other songs have gone on to hit gold simply because they were the title tracks for movies Frankie Vallis Grease (1978), Irene Caras Flashdance (1983), Ray Parker Jrs Ghostbusters in 1984 and Kenny Loggins Footloose (1984), to name but a few. Conclusion. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Keymasters keep us locked in Sep 13, 2008
When the keymaster and the gatekeeper come together to parley, they usually avoid the end-of-the-world talk about fire and brimstone, cats and dogs living together and such that so bedeviled the Ghostbusters of movie lore. Your average keymaster (or locksmith) is there to give the gatekeeper (or homeowner) exactly the kind of protection they need, even if burglars aren't as threatening as that giant Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Halloween Party Themes Sep 7, 2008
An 80 s party could have a Ghostbusters invitation ( We ain t afraid of no ghosts ), some 80s scary movies (Friday the 13th, Halloween, Poltergeist) playing, and guests in everything from Caddyshack characters to Care Bears costumes. An Alien Party. (Suite101.com)
'Ghostbusters' back from the great beyond? Sep 6, 2008
Ghostbusters' back from the great beyond ... Believe it or not, the answer might be the Ghostbusters ... Columbia Pictures is getting serious about scaring up a new installment of its blockbuster "Ghostbusters" franchise. (Los Angeles Times)
Who you gonna call - again? Sep 6, 2008
Hollywood studio Columbia is planning to revive its hit 1980s franchise 'Ghostbusters' with a third film that will reunite stars Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd, it was reported on Thursday ... The first two 'Ghostbusters' movies about an intrepid team of ghost exterminators battling supernatural forces in New York grossed more than $500-million worldwide in total. (iAfrica.com)
Ghostbusters Back in Business : Office scribes set to script for original cast.... Sep 5, 2008
IGN: Ghostbusters Back in Business ... Ghostbusters Back in Business ... September 4, 2008 - After a two decade absence, the Ghostbusters finally appear ready to return to the silver screen. (IGN FilmForce)
"Ghostbusters" scares up "Office" writers Sep 5, 2008
"Ghostbusters" scares up "Office" writers ... TORONTO/LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Who's Sony going to call to pen its reboot of "Ghostbusters?" ... "Ghostbusters" was Sony's top-grossing film ever until it was surpassed by "Men in Black," which in turn was outdone by all three "Spider-Man" films. (Reuters)
Q&A: Kitty Flanagan Sep 5, 2008
I liked anything with Bill Murray in it, still do actually 'Caddyshack', 'Meatballs', 'Stripes', 'Ghostbusters', they're all classics and films that my sister and I still quote from all the time. What makes you laugh now. (iAfrica.com)
Ghostbusters Available On USB Sep 4, 2008
Maybe they are curious how much people will actually pay for Ghostbusters. Obviously this is just a viability test. (TrustedReviews)
Clooney Up, Up and Away Aug 31, 2008
The DreamWorks project will be produced by Montecito, the production company founded by Reitman's director dad Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters). According to Variety, Jason Reitman has penned the screenplay adaptation in addition to coming aboard to direct the project, which he has been interested in for years. (IGN FilmForce)
Weigh in: The funniest films of the last 25 years gallery Aug 27, 2008
"Ghostbusters" is my favorite movie of all time and I was SO freakin' pumped to see it at number one ... Just have to say a huge kudos for putting Ghostbusters at the top of the list ... Surprised (and pleased) to see "Ghostbusters" at #1. (Entertainment Weekly)
Hollywood Still Smoking After All These Years Aug 25, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008, 5:20 am. Find it in NBC Encore. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Ghosts I Have Known Aug 22, 2008
It could have been a scene out of "Ghostbusters," only instead of Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd, it featured Alan Lowe, 55, of Roland, Ark ... Instead of wandering around the New York Public Library, these Arkansas ghostbusters were spending most of a dark if not stormy night in the friendly confines of the state Capitol, which must get a little spooky after the lights go out ... The great god Gozer of Ghostbusters fame wasn't encountered during the night, but there were a couple of actual... (Townhall.com)
No joke: Bill Murray leaps 13,000 feet to beach Aug 18, 2008
Murray's acting career has spanned decades, including roles in "Ghostbusters," "Caddyshack" and "Groundhog Day" and a 2003 Oscar nomination for "Lost in Translation.". At more than 2 miles above Chicago, the air temperature in the unpressurized plane dropped to 30 degrees. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bill Murray Ain't Afraid of No Heights Aug 17, 2008
The 57-year-old star of Lost in Translation and Ghostbusters strapped on a parachute and jumped out of an airplane to help kick off the 50th Chicago Air and Water Show. (Hey, after the , who wouldn't want to throw himself out of a plane. (E! Online)
No joke: Bill Murrayskydives 13,000 feet Aug 17, 2008
Murrays acting career has spanned decades, including roles in Ghostbusters, Caddyshack and Groundhog Day and a 2003 Oscar nomination for Lost in Translation. . (MSNBC -- News)
Bill Murray takes to the skies Aug 17, 2008
Murray's acting career has spanned decades, including Ghostbusters, Caddyshack and Groundhog Day. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
A 'Star Wars' fan boy first Aug 14, 2008
From "Ghostbusters" to "Star Trek," which franchises were better suited to the toon treatment. McCain's top pick is ABBA's disco classic "Dancing Queen." Obama favors the hip-hop jam "Ready or Not" by the Fugees. (Los Angeles Times)
Filming Woody Allen's 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' was a dream ... Aug 14, 2008
" "Star Wars" isn't the first property to move between the live action and animated worlds. From "Ghostbusters" to "Star Trek," which franchises were better suited to the toon treatment? McCain's top pick is ABBA's disco classic "Dancing Queen. " Obama favors the hip-hop jam "Ready or Not" by the Fugees. . Text Size ADVERTISEMENT More on LATimes.com '); function scriptRetry() { if ((document.getElementById('related_topics').innerHTML.length > 1) ument.getElementById('related_topics').className... (Los Angeles Times)
Paul Rudd Talks About 'Role Models' Co-Star McLovin, 'Ghostbusters' Remake Rumors Aug 11, 2008
MTV: Have you heard about the rumor recently that you'd star in a new "Ghostbusters" movie along with Seth Rogen, Steve Carell and Romany Malco ... But do you think it's a good idea to redo "Ghostbusters". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Bernie Brillstein, 77; was prolific Hollywood agent Aug 10, 2008
Among the successful shows he helped bring to television were the long-running variety show "Hee Haw" and "Alf." He was executive producer on the hit movie "Ghostbusters.". Brash, sharp, and rotundly rumpled, Mr. Brillstein exemplified the old-school stereotype of an agent instead of the slick, corporate operator. (Boston Globe)
Bernie Brillstein dies of heart disease Aug 9, 2008
Wearing his producer hat, Brillstein had a hand in steering to the big screen "Ghostbusters," "Dragnet," "Happy Gilmore," "Spies Like Us," "The Blues Brothers" and "The Cable Guy," while in TV he exec produced shows ranging from the NBC comedies "Buffalo Bill," "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd" and "ALF" to Showtime's "It's Garry Shandling's Show." He's also credited with having helped bring both "SNL" and HBO's "The Sopranos" to TV, the latter in partnership with Grey ... Wearing his producer... (Hollywood Reporter)
Longtime Power Broker Brillstein Dies Aug 9, 2008
As a manager, he also produced blockbuster features such as Ghostbusters and The Blues Brothers. . (TVweek.com)
Hollywood power player Brillstein dies Aug 9, 2008
Among the successful shows he helped bring to TV were the long-running variety show "Hee Haw" and "Alf." He was executive producer on the hit movie "Ghostbusters.". Brash, sharp and rotundly rumpled, Brillstein exemplified the old-school stereotype of an agent rather than the slick, corporate "Jerry Maguire" operator. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Serious play Aug 6, 2008
The company is currently working on a "Ghostbusters" game based on the movie franchise of the same name. Randel says he has 70 people on the project, along with 30 to 50 contractors worldwide. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Sega, EA bring A game; Activision cuts 'Legend' Aug 5, 2008
Other games in limbo include "Ghostbusters," "50 Cent: Blood on the Sand" and "World in Conflict: Soviet Assault." And "The Bourne Conspiracy," which came out earlier this year to middling reviews, will be the last Sierra game starring superspy Jason Bourne. Activision Blizzard has returned the video-game rights to the character to the estate of creator Robert Ludlum. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Top of the food chain Aug 5, 2008
"I remember seeing the opening night of Ghostbusters on 1984 at the Plainview Theatre at 8 o'clock. For me, it was like going to see Led Zeppelin. The place exploded. It was one of greatest comedy experiences I've ever had. It was an event.". Apatow started performing stand-up in high school and continued professionally for several years, but eventually gave it up - in part to work in TV and "because I realized the people I was working with were so much better than me. I'd open for Jim Carrey... (Globe and Mail)
Where super buzz blasts off Aug 3, 2008
Or Darth Vader, Catwoman, Wolverine, a Simpson, a Vulcan, Scully, Ghostbusters and Batmans of all eras. Online photo galleries revealed Ledger-looking Jokers were the "it" costume this year - but all character likenesses are encouraged. (Florida Times-Union)
Traverse City Film Fest plays host to Madonna and Moore Aug 2, 2008
This year's selections are ``Ghostbusters,'' ``The Best of Looney Tunes,'' ``Singin' in the Rain,'' ``Back to the Future'' and ``A League of Their Own,'' starring -- of course -- Madonna. Other special events include a tribute to 84-year-old Stanley Donen. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Cybill Shepherd haunted by Elvis Aug 1, 2008
She said: I dont feel him in a way that I feel I have to call ghostbusters, but Ive been haunted by Elvis in the sense that when I knew him, he was very sweet but also seriously into drugs. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Late-summer comedies 'Tropic,' 'Express' have an edge Aug 1, 2008
Back in the '80s, the summer laughs came supersized in such PG blockbusters as the Ghostbusters films and Back to the Future. In the '90s, such gawky guys as Saturday Night Live grads Mike Myers (the Austin Powers series), Adam Sandler (Big Daddy) and Ben Stiller (There's Something About Mary) took command. (USA Today -- Life)
ANALYSIS: How the decades' biggest comedies stack up Aug 1, 2008
Hollywood went high concept and higher tech in such landmark blockbusters as Back to the Future, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Ghostbusters 1 and 2. TV's Saturday Night Live became the preferred pipeline for big-screen clowns: Foulmouthed Eddie Murphy could do no wrong in R-rated adult-aimed farces, while SNL grads Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd were slimed with box-office success as spook chasers. (USA Today -- Life)
Iowa City's quirky Insectoid inspired by sci-fi, playing Mill Aug 1, 2008
If there were amplifiers in the small room, the music pouring out could likely complement the rolling credits of the Ghostbusters III movie that was never made. It's music that leaves the listener nonplussed and unsure how to respond to its psychedelic electronic tones, synth-driven rhythms, and highly distorted vocals. (Daily Iowan, IA)
More games at Comic-Con; guitar game imitators Jul 29, 2008
The cross-pollination was rampant: You had games based on movies ("Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," "Ghostbusters"); movies based on games ("Prince of Persia," "Gears of War"); and comics based on games ("Mirror's Edge"). And, of course, you had plenty of games based on comic-book or cartoon characters. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Cutcliffe aggressive on X's, O's Jul 28, 2008
It was alarming -- sort of like a scene in the movie "Ghostbusters" when a giant marshmallow man appeared and started stomping vehicles. Don't expect the soft "Few Devils" of the past several seasons to go on a stomping spree. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Comic-Con: All the Saturday scoop Jul 27, 2008
One of the more interesting anecdotes, or at least the runner-up for the Best Mental Image of the the steampunk Ghostbusters pretty much always wins, sorry guys came from Gibbons explaining that much of the grammar and aesthetic of Watchmen (including the nine panel grid, and the muted color scheme) was worked out during a time-honored teenage-girl ritual: the sleepover. The conversation eventually came back to the genesis of the book, with Gibbons explaining that he had always... (CNN -- Showbiz)
Bill Murray to jump from plane at air & water show Jul 24, 2008
Murray received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Lost in Translation." His screen credits also include the "Ghostbusters" movies, "Caddyshack" and "Groundhog Day.". Other celebrities with Chicago roots who are participating include Gary Sinise. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Bill Murray's Big Jump Jul 22, 2008
He recently reunited with Dan Akyroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson, the original Ghostbusters gang, to lend their voices to a Ghostbusters video game due out in October. He also has two films coming to theaters soon: the family fantasy adventure City of Ember and the Jim Jarmusch crime thriller The Limits of Control. (E! Online)
Bill Murray to jump from plane Jul 22, 2008
Ghostbusters star will parachute at Chicago Air and Water Show ... His screen credits also include the Ghostbusters movies, Caddyshack and Groundhog Day. (MSNBC -- News)
A king of comedy and his heir hold court Jul 19, 2008
Reitman Sr. acknowledged that although he went through an almost two-decade-long period when it seemed he could do no wrong - producing and directing such box-office hits as Stripes, Twins, Ghostbusters I and II, Kindergarten Cop and Dave - his later films have not enjoyed the same kind of commercial or critical success. He governs a full slate as a producer (his Los Angeles based company will release four in the next year), but he's only directed two films in this decade, neither of which found... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Nintendo releases second half game lineup for 2008 Jul 18, 2008
Highlights from the lineup include Quantum of Solace, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Call of Duty World at War, Guitar Hero World Tour, Madden NFL 09 All Play, Skate It, Mushroom Men, a pair of Stars Wars games, Animal Crossing, Mario Super Sluggers, Sonic Unleashed, Ghostbusters, de Blob, Deadly Creatures, Shaun White Snowboarding, and a handful (get it, handful) of solid looking DS titles ... - Sept. 22 Animal Crossing: City Folk - Holiday Wii Music - Holiday Wii Sports Resort - Spring 2009 SEGA... (GamePro.com)
Sony Conference Blog Jul 16, 2008
12:28 pm -- Sony Pictures - GHOSTBUSTERS ... " Mentioning PSP and PS2 games that rock -- Patapon, woot! 11:46 am-- He's set to talk about "kick ass games". This is the year of games, he says. Mentioning MGS4, GTAIV, GT5: Prologue. 11:45 am -- Jack's talking about moving the media to the livingroom. He claims the first big story of the year is Blu-ray's victory. PS3's pimp at running Blu-rays according to Jack ... I'm paraphrasing, kids. 11:44 am -- Now he's talking about PS2 classics -- GTA3,... (IGN PS2)
E3 2008: Quantum of Solace Jul 16, 2008
- July 15, 2008 What do Kratos and the Ghostbusters have in common. Connections for Quantum of Solace (PS2). (IGN PS2)
Sony declare war Jul 16, 2008
Other PS3 games shown included LittleBigPlanet, MotorStorm Pacific Rift, Quantum of Solace, SOCOM Confrontation, Ghostbusters, Soul Calibur IV, The Agency, Naruto Storm, Mirror's Edge, Resident Evil 5, SingStar, Guitar Hero World Tour, NBA 09 The Inside, Killzone 2, Far Cry 2, Fallout 3, Call of Duty World at War, Madden 2009, Prince of Persia, Star Wars The Force Unleashed and BioShock (which will have exclusive PS3 content). Developer interviews with leading creative teams working on PS3 told... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Ghostbusters Eyes-on Jul 15, 2008
IGN: Ghostbusters: The Video Game Preview ... E3 2008: Ghostbusters: The Video Game Eyes-on ... If you haven't been able to keep up with all the different SKUs, you might be surprised to find out that this version of Ghostbusters: The Video Game is the exact same as the one found on the PS3 and 360 -- the game acts as the third film in the franchise (the story was written by Dan Akroyd and Harold Ramis) and tosses you behind the PKE meter of the newest Ghostbuster recruit two years after the... (IGN PS2)
Sigourney Weaver Back In Sci-Fi Mode Jul 4, 2008
(CBS) With the "Alien" franchise and "Ghostbusters" under her belt, actress Sigourney Weaver is no stranger to science fiction fans. Now she's back in sci-fi mode for Pixar's animated film "WALL*E," which topped this weekend's box office. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Entertainment Jul 1, 2008
The ghoul-fighting boys of the 'Ghostbusters' franchise took up headquarters at the Hook and Ladder 8 building on 14 N. Moore Street in TriBeCa ... Visitors will even find framed 'Ghostbusters' paraphernalia decorating the walls. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
'Men In Black' To 'Footloose': The Most Memorable Soundtrack Songs That Name-Check Their Movies Jul 1, 2008
"Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr. (1984) and "Too Hot to Handle" by Bobby Brown (1989). Next time you're out in a public place, we dare you to take a deep breath and scream: "Who you gonna call?" Sure, you might get some weird looks, but inevitably a few people will respond. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Where are they Now: The Men of Full... Jun 30, 2008
Since leaving Full House he has had roles in Lois and Clark, Pinky and the Brain and Ghostbusters. He participated in MTV s reality show, The Surreal Life in 2004 and remains a member of the Celebrity All Star Hockey Team. (Suite101.com)
* [PLANET POP] Jun 30, 2008
A prenuptial agreement requires Murray, star of such films as the Ghostbusters movies, Groundhog Day and Lost in Translation, to pay his ex-wife US$7 million within 60 days of the divorce. On Friday, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler revealed that he sought the "safe environment" of rehab last month to recover from more than just surgery. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Actor Murray divorced from wife Jun 28, 2008
Murray worked with his wife, a costume designer and wardrobe supervisor, in films including Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters II.. The couple signed a prenuptial agreement before they married in which Murray agreed to pay $7 million (3. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Next big Tings Jun 28, 2008
"I ask if she has encountered any snobbery over her girl band past and lack of musical grounding. "No, no," she insists. "I mean, you play Ghostbusters anywhere and I swear to God people will dance. It's just the cool clique who are snobby. (Guardian Unlimited)
AtomFilms Relaunches as Atom.com, Allies With COMEDY CENTRAL Jun 27, 2008
-- "Border Patrol," produced by Josh Greenbaum, Ben McMillan and comedy legend Ivan Reitman ("Old School," "Ghostbusters"), centers on three slacker friends who spend their weekends in lawn chairs at the Mexican border determined to stop illegal immigration. Demonstrating Atom's direct pipeline. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Jun 26, 2008
Then you can focus on what they and director Harold Ramis are saying about the Holy Land, Ghostbusters and whether Black is actually Cera's father. Apparently, he's not sure. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Ghostbusters Progress Report Jun 26, 2008
IGN: Ghostbusters: The Video Game Preview ... June 25, 2008 - Wrangling and trapping supernatural beings with high-tech equipment had to have been a fantasy of any kid who watched the Ghostbusters movies back in the 1980s ... With Ghostbusters: The Videogame, developer Terminal Reality is virtually giving fans such an opportunity, letting them loose in New York City to rid the metropolis of its spectral infestation. (IGN PC Games)
Summers (not to mention beaches) haven't been same since 'Jaws' Jun 22, 2008
Among the films they shoot are Ghostbusters, Rush Hour, Driving Miss Daisy and Robocop. The subplots slow the comedy down. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
MP music students go to D.C. Jun 21, 2008
The TV and movie tour pointed out scenery they might know from shows on screens small or large, such as the "Cosby show," "Friends" and a fire station from "Ghostbusters." The group also drove by Ground Zero, which chaperone and music booster president Deb Sinclair said was meaningful since the students were around to witness the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, live on the news. "I'd never been out to (New England) before," said band and choir member Lisa Mueller. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Who you gonna call? Why, the plumbers, of course Jun 20, 2008
When away from the pipes and drains, Jason and Grant are the new Ghostbusters. The series follows the continuing ghostly investigations of TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Whiteside pipe dreams (68) Jun 20, 2008
elfmom wrote on Jun 19, 2008 3:07 PM:" I think this is wonderful! Growing up in Corvallis I loved going to the Whiteside. I even saw Ghostbusters 2 there and have to say it's run down state at the time fit the movie. To see the theater all restored and in use again will be amazing as I have always considered it to be one of the most interesting places in the whole of Corvallis. Bringing the organ home is a great idea and I hope our community will get together and lend a hand wherever, and... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Fest tunes in to Ferguson and Fallon Jun 19, 2008
The Reitmans - dad Ivan, maker of Ghostbusters, and son Jason, maker of Juno - will be interviewing each other July 17 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, while Jason will be conducting a filmmaking seminar there on July 18. Emmy winners Stone and Parker will give patrons the skinny on the making of South Park at the Imperial Theatre. (Canada.com)
40 Years of Star Trek Jun 12, 2008
He also has written for several television series, including episodes of The Twilight Zone, The Real Ghostbusters, Superboy, and Babylon 5. New Line Cinema turned his award-winning novelette The Martian Child into a film starring. (Suite101.com)
