SPOILERS: Details About Paul Feig's Awesome Sounding GHOSTBUSTERS Reboot

SPOILERS: Details About Paul Feig's Awesome Sounding GHOSTBUSTERS Reboot

There's been a lot of skepticism about Paul Feig's female-led Ghostbusters reboot, but based on these leaked "Sony Hack" details, it should be a very interesting take on the beloved franchise.

By JoshWilding - Dec 15, 2014 08:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Ghostbusters
Source: Vulture

A little earlier today, we heard about plans for a possible Ghostbusters spinoff which would star Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe: Retaliation). However, another leaked set of emails - this time between Sony boss Amy Pascal and Bridesmaids helmer Paul Feig - reveal a ton of new details about the planned reboot featuring a female team of Ghostbusters. According to Vulture, humans know nothing about ghosts in this world because they haven't made their presence felt as of yet. It's when the movie's villain (a convicted murderer the director envisions being played by Peter Dinklage) is turned into a ghost after his electric chair execution is hit by what they call "a supercharged electrical storm" that things change because he gains the ability to raise an army of ghosts, many of whom could be well-known historical "villains". 

As you might imagine, this leads to "four very different women" coming together to "figure out in funny, scary and action-packed ways how to save New York City and the world." These Ghostbusters will work for the US government, but because ghosts don't "officially" exist, the government will deny having a relationship with these ladies, going so far as to say, "terrible things about them in press conferences and then apologizing to them behind the scenes." It's a potentially very interesting dynamic and sounds like it could be a lot of fun if handled the right way. Despite the fact that it's described as a reboot, perhaps the events of the original movies could be referenced as being a government follow-up? Either way, this certainly sounds at least somewhat better than most of us expected. What do you think? Share your thoughts below...
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JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 12/15/2014, 8:05 PM
I would watch it, and I know you other nerds, geeks, and dorks would watch it to!
JAC
JAC - 12/15/2014, 8:08 PM
This entire project is simply meant to make money off of the gimmick of an "all female cast", so I personally don't care if it sounds good or not.
JamesMan
JamesMan - 12/15/2014, 8:09 PM
"Super Awesome Sounding"

JamesMan
JamesMan - 12/15/2014, 8:10 PM
Peter Dinklage and Emma Stone would be my only reasoning to consider seeing this.
ZeoTV
ZeoTV - 12/15/2014, 8:11 PM
sounds kinda cool
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 12/15/2014, 8:13 PM
Its starting to sound interesting. I dont know, I think I'm against the whole reboot idea.
TheRegula
TheRegula - 12/15/2014, 8:21 PM
Okay!? so a shocker remake, sorry ill pass. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098320/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 12/15/2014, 8:21 PM
Ghostbusters is a dead franchise. Nothing they do can hurt it anymore, so why not do this? It might turn out okay.

I just wish the Ghost of Peter Venkman would be in it.
JoeInTheBox
JoeInTheBox - 12/15/2014, 8:23 PM
his electric chair should have a booster seat
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 12/15/2014, 8:24 PM
This is awesome?
Hairybacca
Hairybacca - 12/15/2014, 8:24 PM
The original Ghostbusters was "Lightning in a bottle", succeeding when in reality, it should have been terrible. Even Murray and co. couldn't recapture that magic when returning for the disappointing sequel. I really don't hold out much hope for this reboot. It's entire existence seems to be a financial decision, rather than a creative one, and that NEVER works out well. Plus, McCarthy is overrated. Her presence on screen is more annoying than funny.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 12/15/2014, 8:26 PM
Ghostbusters worked because of the actors involved in the film. It was about the great chemistry guys like Akroyd, Murray, and Ramis built with one another through years of collaboration on TV and film.

You just can't replicate that dynamic with a bunch of random comic actors out of the blue. It has to be nurtured and built throughout years and trial and error.
GrilledPopcorn
GrilledPopcorn - 12/15/2014, 8:26 PM
Why Melissa McCarthy? She'd get too tired ghostbustin' after 5mins.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 12/15/2014, 8:27 PM
For a good time call...

GHOSTBUSTERS!
GrilledPopcorn
GrilledPopcorn - 12/15/2014, 8:27 PM
@RamonSuarez Preach it!
JredTheRed
JredTheRed - 12/15/2014, 8:29 PM
i dont like the idea of this movie at all. sequel or bust.
Nickk
Nickk - 12/15/2014, 8:29 PM
Im Pissed we don't get to see gillan as a ghostbuster ashamed :(
HiroTheGeek013
HiroTheGeek013 - 12/15/2014, 8:29 PM
No. Nope. Nah. Hell nah. Gtfo with this.
IamnotYou
IamnotYou - 12/15/2014, 8:30 PM




Lmao.



Lmao.


TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 12/15/2014, 8:31 PM
As long as they cast Benedict Cumberbatch I will watch it
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 12/15/2014, 8:32 PM
@RamonSuarez

Hmmmmm really it seems to me they did throw the original cast together!!!!!

Originally intended by Aykroyd as a project for himself and fellow Saturday Night Live alumnus John Belushi, the film had a very different story during initial drafts. Aykroyd's vision of "Ghostmashers" traveling through time, space and other dimensions to fight large ghosts was deemed financially impractical by Reitman. Based on the director's suggestions, Aykroyd and Ramis finalized the screenplay in May–June 1982. They had written roles specifically for Belushi and John Candy, but were forced to change the script after Belushi died and Candy did not commit to the film.
AbedIsBatman
AbedIsBatman - 12/15/2014, 8:34 PM
TwiztidThorn
TwiztidThorn - 12/15/2014, 8:35 PM
Doesn't really make me feel much better about the movie, but I hope it will be good.
Nickk
Nickk - 12/15/2014, 8:35 PM
@0mega its kinga stupid when you think about it you kinda of knew that she was gonna die when she made the graduation speech i just knew it form the start and when she said 'ITS MY CHOICE' and shit like that i just already knew it uncalled for her dieing just for the comic book fans i understand everyone wanted her to die but its like really on the second movie i would have rather see her die in the third one instead
staypuffed
staypuffed - 12/15/2014, 8:37 PM
Well, it doesn't sound terrible.
Also, [frick] no to Melissa McCarthy. In anything. Ever. Yuck.
GenerationX
GenerationX - 12/15/2014, 8:39 PM
No thanks. This sounds horrible
AquamanIsTheBest
AquamanIsTheBest - 12/15/2014, 8:39 PM
Sounds great but keep Rebel Wilson as far away from this thing as you can!
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 12/15/2014, 8:40 PM
@JoeMomma29

But you're making my point for me. Ghostbusters was a spontaneously made collaboration that worked because of improvisational chemistry that developed between comic actors who had already established a working comedic formula.

Its true that Belushi's death created a problem, but it actually may have made the chemistry better considering that it brought Murray into the fold and he was the bridge between Akroyd and Ramis. Murray and Akroyd had years of experience working together on SNL. And Raimis and Murray already had a decent collaboration together as writers and actors on films like Stripes and Caddyshack.

That kind of working relationship is really rare in the business. Its what probably allowed for the movie to work despite losing Belushi and Candy.
GirlRage
GirlRage - 12/15/2014, 8:42 PM
This

Mixed with...


I liked it better when the 'historical' figure was that crazy Vigo. It made their fight unique. Instead of just throwing in some George Washington jokes. I think Deadpool already did all that.

fanboy03191
fanboy03191 - 12/15/2014, 8:44 PM
Hope these chicks are ready to get slimed!
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 12/15/2014, 8:45 PM
"gwen's death was the most emotional and impactful thing in any cbm this year"


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