It’s fair to say that the announcement of Paul Feig’s all-female Ghostbusters cast has split opinions. While some are celebrating this bold, modern movement in Hollywood, others are calling it a further “raping” of their childhood. In the days since the reveal, we’ve heard original Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson speaking negatively about it (and then changing […]
Ernie Hudson changes his mind on all-female Ghostbusters, calls them “Phenomenal!”
The other day, original Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson posted his rather negative thoughts on Paul Feig’s all-female Ghostbusters remake saying, “two words: no comment”. Well, it looks like he may have changed his mind. Hudson told The Hollywood Reporter, “four fiercely funny, foxy, females busting ghosts … phenomenal!” In previous interviews, Hudson has said that an […]
Dan Aykroyd calls the Ghostbusters remake cast “magnificent”
Yesterday we heard the slightly negative words from Ernie Hudson about the cast for Paul Feig’s all-female Ghostbusters remake, and today we have some thoughts from fellow original Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd, who also co-wrote the original movie. “The Aykroyd family is delighted by this inheritance of the Ghostbusters torch by these most magnificent women in comedy,” […]
Comic Book Review – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters #4
Chris Cooper reviews the fourth and final issue of the TMNT and Ghostbusters crossover… “The supernaturally awesome conclusion to the blockbuster crossover is here! Ghostly forces converge on the Ghostbusters HQ, and the Turtles’ opportunity to get back home is fast dwindling! The two teams’ last-ditch efforts may come too late!” I’ll admit I was worried […]
Ernie Hudson is not a fan of the new Ghostbusters cast
Original Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson has already been pretty vocally annoyed about the all-female Ghostbusters remake, and now he has shared his thoughts on the officially announced cast. On his official Facebook page, the actor simply wrote, “Two words: No comment”. No please Ernie, tell us how you really feel. SEE ALSO – Ernie Hudson doesn’t think fans […]
Cast for Paul Feig’s all-female Ghostbusters reboot revealed
As it gears up to go into production this summer, Sony has revealed the main players for director Paul Feig’s (Bridesmaids) all-female Ghostbusters reboot. As expected, Feig will reunite with Melissa McCarthy, in addition to Bridesmaids co-star Kristeen Wiig, while Saturday Night Live’s Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon are also on board. All four are […]
Paul Feig talks Ghostbusters reboot and “fun nods to the old movie”
Paul Feig has got a tough job on his hands trying to win round the Ghostbusters fanbase since the announcement that he’s rebooting the franchise with an all-female cast. The film has been met with a lot of negativity online, but that hasn’t bothered Feig yet. “We’re not recreating the old movie, but we want […]
Ghostbusters reboot eyeing Melissa McCarthy for lead role
This should come as little surprise to anyone, but it looks like Paul Feig has met with and is eyeing up Melissa McCarthy (St. Vincent) to take the lead in his all-female Ghostbusters reboot. Sources have told The Hollywood Reporter that the actress has been in contact with Feig, but problems have arisen due to […]
Comic Book Review – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters #3
Chris Cooper reviews the third issue of the TMNT and Ghostbusters crossover… “Time is running out for the Turtles to get home, and a new villain is determined to make life as difficult as possible for the Ghostbusters! The two teams will have to think outside of the box to save themselves… and New York!” […]
Paul Feig promises “not to ruin your childhoods” with Ghostbusters reboot
It seems like Bridemaids writer/director Paul Feig has been doing everything he can in recent weeks to help change the minds of those Ghostbuster reboot haters – of which it’s fair to say there are many. The all-female cast reboot was officially confirmed to be in development at the end of the summer with Feig […]
