IF GHOSTBUSTERS 3 EVER GETS MADE
Ghostbusters game |
Ghostbusters fan-art |
Nevertheless with the massive success of the animated
Ghostbusters series that soon followed, the call for a third film was
stupendously loud and annoyingly noisy. However what fans didn't realize at the
time, is that they would be in for a long long wait to see Ghostbusters 3
realized on the big screen - and in actual fact we still waiting!!
For one or another reason Ghostbusters 3 is something that
the studio, the actors, the writers, and everyone else involved with the first
two films really wanted to do but just couldn't get it done for one reason or
another. Fans have been hearing things like the time wasn't right, the story
isn't write, the script needs fixing, not all the actors were on board (yes I'm
talking about Bill Murray) and all sorts of BS as to explain why it just ain't
getting done.
So in 2009 when the first report surfaced that the Ghostbusters
film will finally have a third installment, the Internet exploded with a
cautious excitement.
As much as we all wanted this third film to happen and the
fact that we actually got some confirmation - or maybe its better to say some
serious intent - from Dan Aykryod (writer and a star of Ghostbusters), fans were
still cautiously waiting to see if anything would develop. Lo and behold, three
years later and we still waiting for the third film.
The Original Ghostbusters |
So hopefully we looking at a 2014 or 2015 release date for
Ghostbusters 3 (although there is still a chance it might not happen), and yes
Akroyd was quite clear it will happen with or without Bill Murray.
So with that being said, we thought about what the third
Ghostbusters film can really offer us, and if there is room to give us something that will be pleasing, interesting
and a very quite the special film.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW??
Bring back the original cast! The fun thing about doing a
sequel and not a reboot of something so classic is the fact that the original
actors can return as the characters they played.
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson |
Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis,
Annie Potts and Ernie Hudson will probably all return for the film, albeit in
smaller capacity then there roles in the original, as Aykroyd stated in the past
that he wants to bring in a new batch of Ghostbusters.
Rick Moranis, Sigourney Weaver and Annie Potts |
THE CLASSIC’s VS
MODERNIZATION
The Ecto-1 |
Now seeing how technology has changed these past 30 years,
its pretty obvious that the Ghostbusters old tech will need some upgrading.
Now the thing is, Ghostbusters have some pretty iconic
equipment and are we really ready for brand new versions of those things??
Ecto-2 fan made |
Batman Begins is the best example of this as they modernized
the bat mobile to what we now call the Tumbler. The Tumbler is pretty iconic in
itself, and yet it's a unique design for the Dark Knight Trilogy. They
literally went against all classic interpretations of the Bat-mobile and gave
the caped crusader a small tank.
The Proton Packs |
If we get the Ecto-2 in Ghostbusters 3, I really hope we get
a similar modernized adaption, whereby the film won’t try and recreate Ecto-1,
instead maybe have it cameo and then introduce fans to a whole new machine.
Ghostbusters uniform.. sort of |
Now onto those Proton Packs, will they be re-invented or
will they stay the same? Will it be given a new design? Will its capabilities
be modified??
Will we see a new and improved Proton Pack or will the old
ones still be able to do the job after all this time?
Now I’m really torn between the two on this one, as I want
to see a new designs for these classic weapons, but at the same time I like the
iconic backpack proton canons, and I would be sad if they have to go and get
replaced with something that would be less then stellar.
It would be interesting to see how the rest of the tech has
changed and new tech that could be introduced, and how the Ghostbusters can
take advantage of new boom in social networks and smartphones to their
advantage.
One thing that we don’t see changing is the jumpsuits!!
While the Ecto and the proton canons will be due for a much needed upgraded,
those iconic beige jumpsuits don’t need one at all!
After all it is their uniforms, you don’t change the
uniform!
THE LEGACY OF THE
GHOSTBUSTERS
You might be scratching your heads right about now,
wondering what I am talking about, I already wrote that we need to see what
happened to the characters. However, with the Ghostbusters rising to fame back
in the 80’s and because Ghost are real… There had to have been some other
Ghostbuster wanna-be’s since then.
Wanna Be GhostBusters |
Fan-Art Ghostbusters |
This could really expand the world of the Ghostbusters and really
build it to a point that gives fans that big epic huge scale film, while still
being fun, outrageous and an incredible adventure.
NEW YORK VS THE WORLD
New York and the Ghostbuster go hand in hand, you can’t have
the one without the other. However, since they really going to try and push
this film to make it the best one ever, why not go all out and make the film
have some global ramifications as to what the Ghostbusters might have to deal
with.
The Ghostbusters firehouse |
THE NEW CAST
Like I have said before Akroyd plans on bringing in a new
cast to introduce a new group of young kick-ass Ghostbusters. The only we thing
we still not quite sure of is, will the original cast be the main characters or
will that privilege fall to the newest characters?
I say this for two reasons firstly, the original cast is
getting “too old for this sh*t” and secondly if you going to pass the reigns,
you want the audience to get familiarized with the newbies.
As essentially if there ever is a follow up film, there
would be fewer complaints if general audiences are familiar with the newbies,
rather then have a film with a whole new cast that people don’t have a
connection with.
So who will be the newbies, here’s our picks!
Lead character: Shia LeBeouf/Dave Franco/Michael B. Jordan/
Aaron Johnson
Shia LeBeouf, Dave Franco, Michael B. Jordan and Aaron Johnson |
That takes us to Dave Franco. He has starred in quite
a number of films in recent times, proving to be quite the comedic actor while
showing his a whole different commodity than his brother. If he joins the film
we could see him as the over-eager, resilient type, who is tired of living in
his over successful brothers shadow, and his willingness to be taken seriously
is usually his downfall.
Michael B. Jordan showed in Chronicle that he has the ability
to play a very charismatic, charming, friendly type guy. Nobody can replace
Bill Murray as Venkman, but what Jordan could potentially give the Ghostbusters
is a character that is greatly admired by all he meets and a real poster boy
for the team, that loves his newly found fame.
Aaron Johnson, most famous for his role as Kick-Ass in the film
Kick-Ass, could probably do pretty well in this film. Johnson stars in Savages
whereby a plays a character that is a polar-opposite to his character Kick-Ass.
Given the chance he could do pretty well in this sort of film, playing the
humor, drama and action scenes perfectly.
I think my first choice to lead the new Ghostbusters would go to Michael B. Jordan though
I think my first choice to lead the new Ghostbusters would go to Michael B. Jordan though
The Girl with the
Brain: Emma Stone
Emma Stone |
The Business Man: Brandon
T. Jackson
Brandon T. Jackson |
In Ghostbusters we
see him as a Business Grad, who just got wind of the Ghostbusters coming back
into business, he sees it as an opportunity to make money, as he goes to joins
the Ghostbusters. (He sets up Press Conferences, trademarks, merchandise, gains
sponsorship deals, opens a YouTube channel, signs a deal with the discovery
channel, basically any avenue that’s available for revenue).
The lifelong Fan with
a Brain: Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill |
In this sort of franchise, with this sort of sitting and the
outrageousness of the story, we pretty sure that Jonah will excel. In
Ghostbusters we see Jonah as an overzealous fan that is incredibly smart, and
is the first one to notice some paranormal activity that actually brings the
old Ghostbusters together as well assemble the new ones!
Bonus pick: Nick Hoult
Hoult is our bonus pick, as he can enter the franchise and play
numerous types of characters in it. He recently starred as Beast in X-Men First
Class, and will be seen in Jack the Giant Killer when that releases in 2013. If
you looking for a solid nerd, or the headstrong nice guy, then Hoult is your
man.
We definitely have to
get a Big Finale as well as loads of cameos from A-List actors, Sportsmen and
Women, businessmen, top musicians and hey maybe the President, and definitely
Stephen Colbert!
However, A Giant Marshmallow man reeking havoc in Manhattan
is incredibly tough to beat as a finale, hopefully they are up to the task of
giving us something that’s quite extraordinary!
Comment Below and let us know what are some of the things
you would like to see done in this new Ghostbusters film?? Do you agree with
our picks?? Comment below and let us know.
I am a huge fan and even wrote a mini script for ghostbusters 3
ReplyDeleteCannot wait and if not i'll wait till i win the lottery and fund it myself.
I would looove to read that, if you done with it! I love the Ghostbusters as you can tell and i definitely think that there is a way to do it right. I just hope that they do make it soon and if not i think ill start playing the lottery too!
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