August 2003
Incredible World of DIC line-up announced...
Busted Friday, August 29, 2003, 1:25 PM by Netsolo
No Real Ghostbusters in sight for "The Incredible World of DIC." According to the cover of today's "Hollywood Reporter" the line-up does include a fre 80s classics, but Real Ghostbusters is absent.
The line-up includes: Gadget Boys, Strawberry Shortcake, Inspector Gadget's Field Trip, Liberty Kids, All Dogs Go to Heaven, Stargate: Infinity, The Berenstain Bears, Sabrina's Secret Life, The Littles, Sherlock Holmes, Archie's Weird Mysteries, and Sabrina: The Animated Series.
The Littles and All Dogs Go to Heaven were the two that drastically surprised me. Littles is classic while All Dogs was under the radar substancially.
Johnny did you back the wrong horse...
Busted Monday, August 25, 2003, 1:20 AM by Netsolo
Thanks to the GBHQ:RD's resident "news guy" Soul_man, take a look at your first glimpse of the die cast Ghostbusters diorama from Johnny Lightning! Don't even bother with the Ecto-1A continuity error, we've been down that road.
Dan Aykroyd at the Toronto Film Fest
Busted Thursday, August 21, 2003, 6:07 PM by Netsolo
Just a heads up for you Canucks out there that want to see Dan Akyroyd in the new film based on the book Vile Bodies. The flick is called "Bright Young Things" and is scheduled to show at the Toronto International Film Festival, September 4-13!
Shane, we hardly knew ya...
Busted Tuesday, August 19, 2003, 8:19 PM by Netsolo
Fritz, news dude with attitude pops in with this:
"Due to an unfortunate series of events Mr. Billy Dallas Patton will not be pencilling the much anticipated Ghostbusters comic book series.
Also, in an article in the latest Toyfare magazine it mentions Mr. Shane Davis as being the Ghostbusters penciler. This information is unfortunately not correct and we want to apologize to Mr. Davis for any inconvenience it may have caused him. We are responsible for giving Toyfare incorrect information and we wish to absolve them of this error. We hope this has not caused too much trouble for the parties involved.
We are still seeking a professional penciler with a visual style that resembles that of Mr. Patton to replace him as the official Ghostbusters penciler.
All pencilers interested should send sequential art in JPG format to ghostbusters@88mphstudios.com"
And thusly, the mystery is solved- back to the Mystery Mobile kids!
Ecto-Cooler Lives!
Busted Monday, August 18, 2003, 12:35 PM by Netsolo
In one of the funniest and most comprehensive articles that I've ever read about Hi-C's Ecto Cooler to date X-Entertainment gives the scoop on the past, the present, and even the future of the most beloved flavor of Hi-C ever.
Check out the article!
Thanks Black Charlie!
New artist chosen for Ghostbusters!
Busted Friday, August 15, 2003, 9:09 PM by Netsolo
ToyFare reports that a new artist has already been chosen to pencil 88MPH's new comic!
"Ghosts and the Machine
'Ghostbusters' and 'Tron' Return to Comics
Two film faves from the '80's are making their much-anticipated return, this time to the world of comics. 88MPH Studios, makers of the upcoming Transformers:Genesis art book, have slated Ghostbusters and Tron comics for November release!
Both will start as four-issue miniseries written by Andrew Dabb (Vertigo's Happydale). Pencilled by Shane Davis (Robin), Ghostbusters will take place in the continuity of just the first film, picking up 6 months after Gozer's appearance in New York. The mini will be followed by an ongoing title, said Sebastien Clavet, 88 MPH's art director and sales editor. "We'll make sure that the tone of the series is more serious and any previous incarnation of the franchise" he said, "while keeping the unique humor that only GB has."
The first Tron mini, pencilled by newcomer Gabe Bridwell, will deal with the events following the recent Tron 2.0 video game. After that, a second mini will travel back in time 20 years to explore the universe of the original film and the classic characters that we've all grown to love there, said Clavet. He promises "enough eye candy to blow your mind away".
Both titles will be full-color, 22-page books."
Thanks for the tip Fritz!
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Producer Michael C. Gross
Busted Thursday, August 14, 2003, 2:53 PM by Netsolo
The man behind Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, and The Real Ghostbusters sits down with GBHQ's own Neil Vitale for a GBHQ interview! Mr. Gross provides insight on Ghostbusters 3, a new DVD, Real Ghostbusters animation changes, and more. One of the most informative interviews we've done in quite some time with quite a bit of new information!
Click here to read the interview!
Looking for a couple rare GB items?
Busted Thursday, August 14, 2003, 1:57 PM by Netsolo
Paul (Spook Central) Rudoff has some great items for sale for a limited time only- namely the set of stencils that originally came packaged in boxed of Hi-C Ecto Cooler. Man those things got me through the tedious days of elementary school so well! Wish I had the scratch to buy 'em!
Readers: Digest this, GB is among top 100!
Busted Wednesday, August 13, 2003, 8:44 PM by Netsolo
You've got your chance to make Ghostbusters one of the top 100 films of all-time. What number? That's where you come in: head on over to Reader's Digest and vote now!
Thanks Mav and Soul_Man!
RGB fans hang on- this could be good!
Busted Tuesday, August 12, 2003, 3:26 PM by Netsolo
"BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- DIC Entertainment (DIC), a leading independent children's entertainment powerhouse, launches The DIC Kid's Network on September 1, 2003, a unique three-hour programming block for kids designed to help stations meet their FCC "core" programming requirements. The announcement was made today by David Ozer, Senior Vice President, Domestic Television, DIC Entertainment. The premiere signifies an unprecedented achievement in kid's programming -- The DIC Kid's Network is the only network for kids that reaches effectively 100% of U.S. households on over 400 stations, airing in every DMA across the country."
Does this mean Real Ghostbusters might have a chance at this programming block? Stay tuned!
Today in history...
Busted Monday, August 11, 2003, 5:01 PM by Netsolo
Mav chimes in with this bit of news:
Today back in 1984 was "the day" that Ray Parker Jr.'s catchy theme song to Ghostbusters climbed to number one on the charts (and the hearts of 80s children everywhere).
To see with your own eyes (and other cool things that happened today in history) check out:
CNS News
Bill Murray's Garfield: A First Look...
Busted Friday, August 8, 2003, 10:01 PM by Netsolo
Ain't It Cool delivers the first "teaser" image of Bill Murray voiced "Garfield" coming this summer. Check it out at Aint It Cool news. Also of note, the scooper says, "Although, in a fair universe, Dan Aykroyd would own Murray's ass." Well said, well said.
Want to buy that RGB or GB score soundtrack?
Busted Friday, August 8, 2003, 3:42 PM by Netsolo
Paul (Spook Central) Rudoff has asked me to let everyone know that for a limited time only, he's once again selling the RGB soundtrack and GB Score on CD. Head on over to www.spookcentral.tk for more information!
88MPH NEEDS YOU!
Busted Monday, August 4, 2003, 12:16 PM by Netsolo
All those Ghostheads out there that can draw like the Quesada's out there listen up, 88MPH is looking for a new Penciller to work on the Ghostbusters comic. They're accepting samples from now until the 25th via JPGs through email at ghostbusters@88mphstudios.com. Don't forget to include a resume! More info over at www.88mphstudios.com!
Thanks Mav for the heads up!
Just for the spook of it...
Busted Sunday, August 3, 2003, 10:37 PM by Netsolo
Diet Coke and TNT are apparently going to be airing a special evening of Ghostbusters fun in September where you, the fan, the Ghosthead, the heart and soul of the Ghostbusters can act out your favorite scenes during the bumpers leading in and out of the commercials!
More details? Check out www.dietcoke.com, just be careful- we've heard shady things about that Nutrasweet stuff.
Thanks to Spooky for the tip!