November 2003
It's slime time!
Busted Sunday, November 30, 2003, 8:44 PM by jesusfreak
GBHQ proudly announces the launch of an exclusive fan fiction series, Ghostbusters: Beginnings.
Taking place shortly after the second movie, the series follows the guys in a way like never before. STANTZ, SPENGLER, ZEDDEMORE, and VENKMAN are back, as businesses men!
Hoping to cash in on the franchise rights, the guys expand their company into a corporation. However, no Fortune 500 company was built overnight, and the Ghostbusters face the same problems.
“Beginnings” follows the first team of “Ghostbusters International”, as they try to clean up the streets of New York and keep imposters from taking over.
The series takes a look at Ghostbusters, similar to Aykroyd’s first drafts. The new team members are more like Janitors, than game show hosts.
Undertaking this project is head writer, Ron Daniels. Known for his work as a member of the Ghostbusters fan fiction community, Ron is sure to do justice to the title. Troy Benjamin will also help in the writing process in multiple ways.
On the visual side, Tommy Miller will be creating title graphics. For the character art, GBHQ found Roger Johnson. Haven been a member of the community for a long time, Roger is known for delivering quality works. He has done no less this time. A nonmember of the community, known simply as Bongo, is responsible of the coloring of all the characters. The job she does is quite extraordinary and really makes the image.
The series is set to hit the HQ around Christmas, keep checking out the news section for more information.
He was born a poor black child...
Busted Sunday, November 30, 2003, 8:30 PM by jesusfreak
As GBHQ reported recenlty, Steve Martin has been casted for Ivan Rietman's Pink Panther remake. This is no longer true:
"Steve Martin may be getting $5 million less than Mike Myers was commanding for "Birth of The Pink Panther" but he certainly is demonstrating plenty of muscle. First the film lost its contemporary setting and became a prequel to the original set in the early 1960s.
Then Ivan Reitman who had been at the helm of the series' revival since 1997 was sent packing and Martin brought in the producing-directing team of Bob Simmonds and Shawn Levy who he had just worked with on the remake of "Cheaper By the Dozen".
Credit goes to Dark Horizons. Read the full article here.
Happy Thanksgiving from GBHQ!
Busted Wednesday, November 26, 2003, 8:31 PM by Netsolo
A reminder that posting on GBHQ's Reference Desk is the easiest and most common cure for counteracting the agent in turkey that makes you sleepy.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving from the staff at the HQ!
Be glad they went with Ernie...
Busted Tuesday, November 25, 2003, 11:56 PM by jesusfreak
If you havent heard, Eddie Murphy's new movie is about spooks and specters. Disney's 'Haunted Mansion', a second ride-turned movie, stars Murphy, who was considered for the role of Winston.
Now, even USA Today can't get by reviewing the movie without making a Ghostbusters' reference.
"Maybe it's just a comedian's rite of passage. Eddie Murphy is only doing what Bob Hope, Abbott and Costello, Martin and Lewis, that Ghostbusters crew and yes, even, Francis the Talking Mule have done before. But in those cases, you believed that the actors' hearts were halfway in it, no matter how tough Francis' career motivations were to read."
Read the full article.
Return of the Optical Effects...
Busted Tuesday, November 25, 2003, 11:42 PM by jesusfreak
In the latest Star Wars Insider, there is an article on the "Return of the Jedi" speeder bike chase scene. The article contains sniplets from Richard Edlund, Boss Films...The guys who did the effects for "Ghostbusters". Edlund makes a few comments about his projects after Jedi, including a tiny reference to Ghostbusters at the very end.
88MPH Newsarama interview online!
Busted Monday, November 24, 2003, 1:21 PM by Netsolo
Run, don't walk folks. This thing is HUGE.
http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6822
Oh, and did I mention there's tons of preview art? What are you still doing on my pathetic website knucklehead??
Order your 88MPH Comic through your comic shop TODAY!
Busted Monday, November 24, 2003, 1:09 PM by Netsolo
Here's a great way for you to both pre-order your Ghostbusters comic books and at the same time get your comic shop owner aware of the upcoming series and get them interested in it.All that you have to do is download this PDF file, fill it out, and take it into your comic shop owner. Not only have you said "Look pal, there's a new Ghostbusters comic book coming out and people are interested in it," but you're also securing your hands on two of the variant covers.
What are you waiting for? The grass to grow? The paint to dry? What could be better than doing something multitasking that you'll get a little swag out of?
Print out this PDF and make a run to your comic shop today!
Save the Clocktow... er... Save the Ecto!
Busted Monday, November 24, 2003, 11:52 AM by Netsolo
River_of_Slime needs you! To send an email to Universal Studios that is, because they have a fine piece of movie memorabilia in their possession in the form of the Ecto-1A from GB2 that they're just letting go the way of Alf's spaceship (that's right, whatever happened to THAT prop, hmm?).
"1. All the chrome is shot.
2. There's a hole in the drivers side window that they tape up with regular tape so no rain can get in.
3. The drivers side vent window is open and rain can get in, it's ruining the interior and the floorboard is rusty.
4. The roof rack is basically ruined. There are rust spots popping up everywhere.
I could go on forever But if you want to complain to USF and ask them to restore it their email is guestservices@universalorlando.com"
For more information, pop on over to the GBHQ:RD thread on the matter, but before you do- shoot off an email to the good folks at USF!
Ghostbusters Issue One Cover is online!
Busted Monday, November 24, 2003, 1:34 AM by Netsolo
A good friend of the HQ slipped this in my mailbox this evening- you've got to see how cool the cover of the first 88MPH issue looks!!!
Head to Diamonds' website RIGHT now, run- don't walk. We'll distract the lifeguard...
Happy Birthday Harold Ramis!!
Busted Friday, November 21, 2003, 1:29 PM by Netsolo
GBHQ wants to send out very happy birthday wishes to Harold Ramis on his birthday today!
Ivan finds his "Inspector"
Busted Friday, November 14, 2003, 5:29 PM by Netsolo
Pink Panther and Ivan Reitman fans rejoice, Steve Martin has been tapped to play the good Inspector in the remake of "The Pink Panther!"
From the Hollywood Reporter
Steve Martin has agreed to step into the role of Inspector Clouseau for MGM. Chris McGurk, vice-chairman and chief operating officer at MGM, confirmed Martin's decision Thursday night at an open house hosted by the studio. The original "Pink Panther" starred Peter Sellers as the bumbling French detective on the trail of a slippery jewel thief. Sellers kept the franchise going in four subsequent features, while Roger Moore and Alan Arkin also took turns in Clouseau's trench coat. Ivan Reitman and his Montecito Picture Co. are producing the remake with Reitman attached to helm. MGM's Toby Jaffe is overseeing the project for production topper Michael Nathanson. Martin is repped by ICM. He next stars in 20th Century Fox's "Cheaper by the Dozen" in December.
Terror Dog Action figure prototype art!
Busted Thursday, November 13, 2003, 10:28 AM by Netsolo
Dr. Fritz comes up big with a scan of the photograph from ToyFare and I have to tell you, this art has really got me excited. Take a look at all the notes and points that are made on the diagram. Sounds like I'll be hanging another shelf somewhere in the apartment just for these bad boys!
Here's the link! Thanks to Dr. Fritz for the scan!
A couple days in the life of Dan Aykroyd...
Busted Thursday, November 13, 2003, 10:25 AM by Netsolo
The man is everywhere recently it seems! He was out in St. Louis as a promotion for the new Charter Cable and the article out at St. Louis Today has some good stuff. Among the highlights when Dan was asked what the best part about being a celebrity is:
"You get a chance to meet incredibly interesting people who are leaders in science, medicine and politics," Aykroyd said. "Aside from that, other than getting you the good seat at a restaurant, fame is pretty useless."
Check out the full article here!
88MPH News Correction
Busted Wednesday, November 12, 2003, 7:47 PM by Netsolo
Newsarama will host the 88MPH interview and art feature on the new Ghostbusters comic on November 24th not the 21st as mis-typed earlier. Sorry for the confusion. My name is Net, and I'm the biggest idiot ever.
Dan Aykroyd: "GB3 will NEVER happen."
Busted Wednesday, November 12, 2003, 7:30 PM by Netsolo
Channel 4 in the UK reports this:
"Veteran movie comedian DAN AYKROYD has ruled out the possibility of a third GHOSTBUSTERS film - because co-star BILL MURRAY doesn't want to be involved.
Dan, 51, admits all the original team would like to make another installment but unless Bill changes his mind it won't happen.
He says, "Never. That will never happen. Unless Bill Murray agrees. Everyone else would love to do it, COLUMBIA, HAROLD RAMIS, myself, director IVAN REITMAN.
"It's a five-way rights situation and Bill is locking up his piece of the rights because he feels that was work that he just wants preserved and he doesn't want it diluted.
"And as an artist I can respect that." "
For the full details check out Channel 4 UK's website.
Welcome visitors from 88MPH
Busted Wednesday, November 12, 2003, 7:16 PM by Netsolo
Wowzers, GBHQ is now linked from 88MPH's official website. I feel like John Grisham or even... John Grisham. Please pity laugh for me stealing a Kevin Smith joke. Anyway, for those of you who journeyed here from there- welcome!
Seven Degrees of ABC?
Busted Wednesday, November 12, 2003, 6:31 PM by jesusfreak
ABC recenlty announced their new line up. Apparently 10-8, Ernie Hudson's new show, is doing well, as they have ordered more episodes for a full season run. However, they have cancelled Dragnet. And for those of you who remeber, Danny boy starred in the Dragnet movie back in the day.
Along with this, I would like to say hello to everyone. I'm one of the new "news" guys here at GBHQ, call me Jesusfreak call me Ron. So without further adieu, "HELLO!".
NECA Action Figure break down from ToyFare!
Busted Wednesday, November 12, 2003, 3:45 PM by Netsolo
Here's the article from ToyFare magazine about the brand spankin' new action figures!
"NECA first got a sense of how much fan-demand there was for Ghostbusters action figures when they releasedtheir Ghostbusters "Body-Knockers"--bobbling figurines of Slimer and the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man--earlier this year. "The reaction was huge," Chris Farinas said. "Action figures seemed to be the next logical step. The fan base has always wanted the line."
The first line of 7-inch scale action figures will focus on the creatures of 'Ghostbusters', including Slimer, with an ectoplasm display base and munching action; Gozer, with interchangable head and hands and translucent energy beams; terror dogs Zuul and Vinz Clortho, each with light-up eyes and a temple base; and an 18-inch rotocast Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, with a city street base, an altenate head and movable eyes.
In addition to the ghost figures, there will also be a line of Ghostbusters Genomes, featuring block figures of the original foursome--Venkman, Spengler, Stantz and Zeddmore--with a Slimer figure twrown in for good measure."
It makes sense that the boys haven't gotten the full action figure treatment since I'm sure the likeness rights are a pain for them to acquire.
BIG NEWS DAY! Preview art, action figures... woo hoo!
Busted Wednesday, November 12, 2003, 12:02 PM by Netsolo
First thing is first. Check out this preview art that the good folks at 88MPH have uploaded onto that information superhighway: http://www.88mphstudios.com/staypuft.jpg Brand spankin' new art of ol' Stay Puft drawn by the new artist Steve Kurth!
Speaking of the 88MPH Comic book, the guy bigger than Stay Puft over at 88 Mr. Sebastien Clevet has signed up with the GBHQ:RD so if you have a burning question, want to thank the man, or just grovel at his feet with an "I'm not worthy!" or two, pop on in!
Second big piece of news: Ghostbusters action figures-- a REALITY?
Check out this find from LukeVenk at the GBtoyarchive.com: from the San Antonio Express "ToyFare has seen Ghostbusters action figures slated for spring or summer of 2004." (Turns and does his best Conan "George Bush") WWW--HUUUUH? Wow! Take a look at a scan of the news article here.
New Preview Art
New Action Figures Article
88MPH Comic Book news heats up!
Busted Monday, November 10, 2003, 12:30 PM by Netsolo
Part of the reason that there are two guys helping me out with the news now is because there is going to be SO MUCH in the coming months.
New Preview art for the Ghostbusters comic will be online TODAY, while Newsarama.com will begin posting interviews, art, and even the cover for issue number one on November 24th.
Stay tuned!
GBHQ- Look ma, we're growing!
Busted Monday, November 10, 2003, 12:02 PM by Netsolo
Two quick news tips about the site folks, then it's back to regularly scheduled programming...
The HQ has hit its 100,000th viewer since Maverick's excellent site redesign. Thanks for all of your support and if each and every one of you sent me a dollar, I could have retired early. But that's beside the point.
Here's the big news:
The Winners of the GBHQ News Anchor Contest! (Drum roll)
FaNBoY and Ron have been chosen from a TON of excellent entries to begin posting news on the main page here. What does this mean? More updates? Yes. Not having to listen to me babble all of the time? Also a big yes. Honorable mentions should go to DaneGB and dr. raystantz for their excellent entries but here are the two winning articles:
FaNBoy:(Okay, let me reiterate that this is a CONTEST ENTRY and not a real news story, this is totally fiction dear friends)Dan Aykroyd announced today that Troy "Netsolo" Benjamin would direct the long awaited Ghostbusters 3.The announcment comes as a surprise, seeing as how many thought Ivan Reitman who directed the first two movies would direct. Reitman, however has been missing for almost 2 months now. "I have no clue where he is", Benjamin said as a loud pounding was heard from his closet.
Benjamin, who's other credit's include "The Other Side of Heaven" and "The Nerd Strikes Back" says this is a dream come true. "I can now fufill my dream of seeing Natalie Portman slide down a firepole!" says the elated director. When asked what other celebs would be cast, he said, "I have two guys who are ready to bust some heads, naga-nooch!!"
Filming for Ghostbusters 3 is expected to start in April 2004, shortly after Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis finish the script treatment. The release date for the movie is expected to be Feburary 2004.
Ron:Dan Aykroyd announced today, that Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and himself were picked up by the Boston Red Sox in the last day of the MLB draft.
Congratulations guys, and GBHQ viewers- look for them to start posting news real soon!
Ghostbusters:Legion - release date announced!
Busted Sunday, November 9, 2003, 11:35 PM by Netsolo
BIG NEWS: That's right, we're looking at February 11, 2003 for the first issue of the brand new 88MPH Studios comic book. Comic store owners will be able to pre-order the book this December through Diamonds. So it's time to hit the streets, get those comic book owners aware of the brand spankin' new merchandise that should be hitting their shelves and make sure you let them know just how many people will purchase said swag.