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Bill Murray Talked To Eddie Murphy In The ‘80s About Starring With Him In A ‘Batman’ Film By Ivan Reitman

March 7, 2022 11:45 am

With Robert Pattinson having a very successful launch to his newfound ‘Batman’ film career, it’s always fun to look back at the history of the character on film. Specifically, as recalled recently by Bill Murr...

R.I.P. Ivan Reitman: Jason Reitman, Paul Feig, Judd Apatow & More React To Filmmaker’s Passing

Charles Barfield

February 14, 2022 10:48 am

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Yesterday, the world found out that legendary filmmaker, Ivan Reitman passed away at the age of 75. The filmmaker behind some of the most iconic comedies of all time, including “Ghostbusters,” “Stripes,” and “...

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’: Jason Reitman Hopeful Other Directors Will Play In The ‘Ghostbusters’ Sandbox With Future Films

Christopher Marc

October 9, 2021 4:13 pm

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No one seems more determined to will their franchise into being than Ivan Reitman and his Ghost Corps. company. “Ghostbusters 3” with the original cast was in development for years, a Chris Pratt/Channing Tatu...

Tracy Morgan Replaces Eddie Murphy In ‘Twins’ Sequel ‘Triplets’ Directed By Ivan Reitman

Christopher Marc

September 14, 2021 4:05 pm

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One of Arnold Schwarzenegger's first entries into comedy, the 1988 film "Twins" is odd. After mainly being known as an action star, Schwarzenegger took the plunge into comedy for this oddball c...

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’: Bill Murray & Ivan Reitman Say Mini-Pufts Clip Shows “The Feel” Of The Final Film

Charles Barfield

April 23, 2021 1:54 pm

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Recently, Sony Pictures presented a new clip from the highly-anticipated film, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” While the trailer that was released a while back seemed to elicit strong nostalgic sentiment from the v...

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’: Ivan Reitman Cried After Watching Jason Reitman’s Upcoming Sequel

Charles Barfield

January 19, 2021 11:08 am

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There’s a lot of pressure on Jason Reitman’s next film, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” Not only is the film a sequel to the fan-favorite franchise that has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but ‘Afterlife’ is ...

‘Belushi’ Trailer: Showtime Crafts A New Portrait Of A Beloved Comedy Legend

Edward Davis

September 30, 2020 9:30 am

News, Television, Trailers

If you have to rank the legends of American comedy, no discussion can go forward without the great John Belushi at the top. A notorious wildman known for his SNL days, but also roles like "National Lampoon's A...

The 6 Best Movies To Buy Or Stream This Week: ‘Honey Boy,’ ‘Shutter Island’

Jason Bailey

February 11, 2020 2:36 pm

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Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a spla...

‘Ghostbusters’ Drama: Jason Reitman Explains “Back To The Fans” Remark & Paul Feig Defends Him

Rodrigo Perez

February 21, 2019 10:28 am

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The conversation surrounding the new, upcoming "Ghostbusters" film, directed by Jason Reitman, is a sensitive one. The all-female 2016 "Ghostbusters" was supposed to be an inclusive celebration of a franchise e...

Leslie Jones Says New ‘Ghostbusters’ Film Ignoring Female Reboot Is A “Trump”-Like “Dick Move”

Rodrigo Perez

January 20, 2019 1:56 pm

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A new “Ghostbusters” film has been announced by director Jason Reitman (“Juno,” “Up In The Air”), son of Ivan Reitman, the original director and producer, and its immediate dismissal of the all-female 2016 rebo...

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