Connect with us

Movies

Dan Aykroyd Reignites ‘Ghostbusters 3’ Reunion Talk!

Published

on

I’m not sure anyone deserves this wonderful bit of news after the way people behaved during the release of Paul Feig‘s reimagining of Ghostbusters, but Dan Aykroyd has just reignited talk of a third film reunion.

Going way back, Aykroyd’s Ghost Corps. had long been developing a Ghostbusters 3, which was constantly being held up by costar Bill Murray. Story details leaked (thanks to Bloody Disgusting) as we learned that the film was to star Dana (Sigourney Weaver) and Peter Venkman’s (Murray) lovechild (to clarify, it’s Dana’s son), Oscar, a postgrad student who is forced to take over the business after Venkman dies in the first scene. Murray’s character was to be a ghost in the third film, which allegedly had been green-lit up until Harold Ramis got sick and eventually passed away.

Feig then came in and put a new spin on Ghostbusters, assembling an all-female crew and attempting to echo the original film’s comedic cast. While I personally find joy in the film, the community grotesquely turned on the remake and made it embarrassing to be a Ghostbusters fan (even though a handful of critiques make very good points).

Digressing, Aykroyd wasn’t a fan either, publicly expressing disdain for the film and blaming its failure on Feig’s ballooned budget. While Feig has expressed interest in returning to the director’s chair for a sequel, Aykroyd will never let that happen and has not only been developing an animated feature, but also reviving the original long-developed Ghostbuster 3.

Ghostbusters News has the story, who reports that Aykroyd was the special guest on last night’s episode of AXS TV’s The Big Interview with Dan Rather and revealed they are currently working on the screenplay that, get this, allegedly could have the support of Murray.

“There is a possibility of a reunion with the three remaining Ghostbusters,” said Aykroyd. “It’s being written right now.”

He added:

“I think Billy will come. The story’s so good. Even if he plays a ghost.”

The latter comment implies that they could be poking around the previously green-lit screenplay, which would have to be rewritten to omit Ramis’ scenes. I think a reunion in which a torch is passed to a new generation of ‘busters is the only direction this franchise could go, although an animated feature sounds pretty damn good right about now.

What say you?

Horror movie fanatic who co-founded Bloody Disgusting in 2001. Producer on Southbound, V/H/S/2/3/94, SiREN, Under the Bed, and A Horrible Way to Die. Chicago-based. Horror, pizza and basketball connoisseur. Taco Bell daily. Franchise favs: Hellraiser, Child's Play, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Scream and Friday the 13th. Horror 365 days a year.

Movies

SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

Published

on

As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

Start screaming now with SCREAMBOX on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Prime Video, Roku, YouTube TV, Samsung, Comcast, Cox, and Screambox.com.

Continue Reading