Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Ghostbusters Ivan Reitman Director Producer Inspires New Generations of Fans


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 Who's old enough to remember the June 1984 debut of the original Ghostbusters movie, directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver? I know I'll never forget this big screen release which held the top spot at the box office every week that summer except for one. Fast forward to 2016.
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Thirty two years later, the release of Ghostbusters (2016) this weekend -- with its all-star female comedy cast including Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones -- could not be more apropos with women breaking glass ceilings (and, of course, high rise building windows). 
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This is especially momentous, at a time when the expected nomination of the first-ever woman candidate to run for President of the United States is just days away. 
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The reboot of this pop culture fantasy science fiction film is expertly directed by Paul Feig who was a student studying at USC Film School when the original movie came out. However, it's easy to see how Reitman, now a producer and proud grandfather, continues to be passionate about the Ghostbusters enterprise and was very much involved and influential in Feig's interpretation and in the development and filming of the new version that audiences will see in theaters.

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 How exciting it was to meet the iconic Reitman first at the Fan Day press event at Sony Pictures in Culver City, California back in March to get a sneak peek at the movie trailer before it was released this spring. 
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And, then again, to have the privilege to interact with the great director and producer again, hear more about his passion for the project, ask questions and get a behind the scenes tour of Ghost Corps on the Sony Studios lot. 

 If you could ask Ivan Reitman one question about Ghostbusters what would it be?
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Stay tuned for two MORE Ghostbusters posts later this week, including Mommy
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11 comments:

  1. StacieJuly 13, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    I am so excited for this movie! I love the cast, and Ivan Reitman is a genius!

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  2. noshingwiththenolandsJuly 13, 2016 at 5:05 PM

    I am looking forward to this movie. I hope it is half as good as the first one, we love it!!

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  3. Allie D.July 13, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    I cannot wait to watch this movie! My family has always liked Ghostbusters. It is so cool that you get to interact with the director!

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  4. NPCJuly 13, 2016 at 5:32 PM

    OMG, I can't wait to watch this movie. I especially love Melissa McCarthy. :)

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  5. UnknownJuly 13, 2016 at 5:46 PM

    I don't personally remember when it came out, but I remember watching it on video with my older brother. I still love the movie and love watching it with my kids. I can't wait for the new one... I know it is going to be amazing

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  6. Cathi CrismonJuly 13, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    I'm a fan of original films and I was there when the first Ghostbusters hit the theaters. I'll never forget the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. I laughed so hard I thought I was going to get kicked out of the theater. Ha!

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  7. James, Davis, and Associates TestJuly 13, 2016 at 8:48 PM

    I enjoyed reading your post about this new movie. I remember the original one from my youth. It was nice to read this and to learn more about the people behind the movie.

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  8. Liz MaysJuly 14, 2016 at 7:24 AM

    I am looking forward to seeing this new version. I'll have to set aside the old one in my mind to appreciate it though!

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  9. NikkiJuly 14, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    Ghostbusters is a nice movie, can't wait to see it! I remember my younger years watching it.

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  10. UnknownJuly 14, 2016 at 9:31 AM

    i am such a ghostbusters fan. i remember growing up i used to watch all of their movies over and over and over. lol

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  11. Kelly HutchinsonJuly 14, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    I love that you talk about building a new generation of fans. My daughter is probably more excited to see this movie than I am!

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