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Over three decades after the release of the classic film Groundhog Day, actor Bill Murray has opened up about a memorable on-set incident involving his furry co-star.

During a recent appearance on First We Feast's "Hot Ones" to promote his exciting new movie Riff Raff, Murray showcased a scar on his finger, attributing it to bites from the groundhog during filming. "I'm not flipping you off, but that right there, that nodule there, that's from the groundhog," Murray explained, displaying his middle finger. "He got me back to back, two days in a row. And the second day, I thought I was being smart, and I put some fisherman's gloves, like steel gloves on, underneath the gloves I was wearing. His teeth went right through the steel."

This revelation sheds light on the challenges faced during the production of the 1993 classic comedy, where Murray portrayed Phil Connors, a cynical and...

Awards season may have come and gone, but if you are still interested in catching up on some of the 2024 films you missed, then Max may be where you want to look in March. The platform’s streaming additions this month include not only a number of bona fide classics but also several of the best films released last year. Two of those movies are featured on the list below, along with several gems of different genres and decades that you could absolutely spend hours watching this month without ever regretting the time you gave them.

Here are TheWrap’s picks for the best new movies streaming on Max in March.

“Carrie” (United Artists) “Carrie” (1976)

Two years after it was published and launched Stephen King’s seminal literary career, “Carrie” got the adaptation it deserved, courtesy of director Brian De Palma. 1976’s “Carrie” follows its eponymous heroine (Sissy Spacek), a...

If you are a '90s kid, you probably remember actor Tom Welling as an incredibly attractive Clark Kent in the CW’s hit series, Smallville. But, the heartthrob has a variety of other projects – including some hidden gems – that are worth the watch for fans of his most recognizable effort.

Welling’s first credited role was as “Boy” in the “Picture Perfect” music video in 2000, and he has a total of 17 credits to his name. As he currently has no new projects in production, it is time to look at 10 of the best movies and TV shows from his 25-year-long career.

Mafia Wars Is a Hot Mess, With Some Fun to Offer

Mafia Wars, sometimes known as Deep Six, is an action film that does not entirely know what it is trying to accomplish. In this film, Welling plays an ex-con, Terry, and stars alongside Cam Gigandet – also known as James from Twilight.

Canadian-American filmmaker Jason Reitman is set to receive a special award at the upcoming USC Comedy Festival. The filmmaker, known for being the son of famed actor and director Ivan Reitman, is best known for his revival of his father’s Ghostbusters franchise with two pretty successful sequels.

Reitman co-wrote and directed Ghostbusters: Afterlife, while he co-wrote Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, both of which have been quite successful, especially when considering the fact that they are revivals of old franchises.

As confirmed, Reirman is set to receive the Jack Oakie and Victoria Horne Oakie Master of Comedy Award at the seventh edition of the USC Comedy Festival, which will be held from March 28 to March 30 at the campus. The award will honor Reitman’s contributions to film, especially the comedy genre.

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Fans were first introduced to the Ghostbusters when the first movie hit theaters in 1984. The franchise experienced a resurgence decades later with the release of legacy sequels, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, in 2021 and 2024 respectively.

Ernie Hudson, who played Winston Zeddemore in all four sequels, recently reflected on the legacy of Harold Ramis, who starred in and co-wrote the first two movies with Dan Aykroyd. "Harold, for me, was always the glue that sort of held things together, because when you're working on a show with such dynamic personalities that don't always come together," the actor told The Direct. "But Harold was a guy that everyone respected enough to put aside their own stuff and get the job done. So, he was always a go-to guywhen things were a little nuts."

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Ghostbustersfans wanting to own a piece of their favorite movie franchise may want to call their bankers because several screen-used items are hitting the auction block for Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction. Per Ghostbusters News, the auction, held March 26 through March 28, contains items worn by Harold Ramis’ character, Dr. Egon Spengler, among other unique collectibles.

Perhaps the marquee item for Spengler fans is the screen-matched jumpsuit worn by Ramis in 1989’s Ghostbusters II. Per the listing on Propstore, the jumpsuit was worn by Spengler throughout the movie, from the initial Ghostbusters reunion until the end when the team triumphed over Vigo the Carpathian. The listing states, “Wrinkles and stitchings around the patches screen-match the jumpsuit to early scenes where the team investigated the museum that held Vigo’s haunted portrait.”

The jumpsuit has an estimate of $25,000 to $50,000 and currently has one bid of $12,500. The suit was designed by costume designer Gloria Gresham.

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This March, Max is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of the brilliant comedy series The Righteous Gemstones to the streaming release of Hugh Grant‘s terrifying horror film Heretic. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Max next month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films coming to Max in September 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Men in Black (March 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91% Credit – Sony Pictures

Men in Black is a sci-fi action comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld from a screenplay by Ed Solomon. Based on the comic book The Men in Black by Lowell Cunningham, the 1997 film follows Agent K and Agent J, two people from a top-secret agency that monitors the extraterrestrials on Earth.

We all remember how Space Jam pokes a little fun at the fact that Michael Jordan once dropped his über-successful NBA career to play baseball, but what most people don't know is that he isn't the only member of that cast to have done so. That's because Bill Murray once did the same thing, venturing into baseball in the late 1970s while he was still part of the Saturday Night Live cast, and shortly before his big acting break in Ivan Reitman's Meatballs. Murray is known for his eccentric and even somewhat hedonistic shenanigans off-screen, and, somehow, those even got him to play professional baseball early in his career. For real.

A White House set made for just $90,000 ultimately became one of the most ubiquitous backdrops of the 1990s…

Clint Eastwood prowled his cameras around it for the tepid 1997 thriller Absolute Power. Lloyd Bridges stood in the middle of it as ‘Tug’ Benson in Hot Shots! Part Deux. It’s on display in 1990s hits The Pelican Brief and In The Line Of Fire. Yet the $90,000 White House set that was designed by a production designer called J Michael Riva was actually built for a rather sweet comedy: Ivan Reitman’s 1993 hit, Dave.

If you’re unfamiliar with the movie, Dave sees Kevin Kline in the title role, as an everyday man who becomes President of the United States. He uses this office for kindness, doing good, and fighting for the impoverished rather than the ric… okay, I’ll move on. Co-starring Sigourney Weaver, the $28m movie earned over $90m at the box office,...

Following the limited box-office success of "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," there's an argument that now might finally be the time to give up the ghost (corps) for good. Five films in, and the numbers suggest that the franchise isn't what it used to be. But then, had Ivan Reitman had his way, he probably wouldn't have let it get that far. During an appearance on Neal Brennan's "Blocks" podcast, Reitman's son and director of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," Jason Reitman, revealed why his father never returned to the firehouse after "Ghostbusters II" to give the world a "Ghostbusters III." In an industry that thrived on giving us more of the same, Ivan Reitman was happier doing anything but, and might've preferred shutting the trap for good after "Ghostbusters" in 1984.

"My dad never understood sequels. My dad was like, 'I don't know why people want to return to this stuff,'" Jason Reitman explained.

Louis Tully’s “Okay, who brought the dog?” line in 1984’s Ghostbustersis ringing true for another star of the classic movie. Ernie Hudson, who played Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise, is now the new national ambassador for Puppy Food Bank. Per Ghostbusters News, Hudson appeared on San Antonio’s Sa Liveshow to talk about his new role.

“As a longtime animal advocate, I am proud to support Puppy Food Bank to help ensure pet rescue organizations across the U.S. are equipped with the necessary resources to save more pet lives,” Hudson said. Puppy Food Bank is a national nonprofit organization that provides food supplies to pet rescue organizations throughout the country. The organization helps make sure that shelters and foster groups have the resources to help take care of rescue animals.

Hudson, who made his most recent Ghostbusters appearance in 2024’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, said he’s a...

After its streaming release on Hulu last year, How to Die Alone garnered some very strong reviews. However, it would seem that this wasn't enough to save the series.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, How to Die Alone has been canceled at Hulu after one season. It's an unfortunate update for fans of the show who'd been waiting for over four months to see if another season would be coming or not. The show has a high score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, garnering very high acclaim from critics, with a strong audience score that's not too far behind at 83%. No specific reason was reported for why the show has been canceled, but it seems likely that it's because viewership numbers weren't as high as Hulu had been hoping for.

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Fans can now watch an underrated 19-year-old superhero film helmed by the late Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman. My Super Ex-Girlfriend, starring Uma Thurman, is now streaming on Hulu.

Co-starring Luke Wilson, the romantic comedy movie features Thurman as the superhero Jennifer Johnson/G-Girl, who received the powers of flight, superhuman strength, speed, heightened senses, invulnerability, super breath, and heat vision after being exposed to radiation from a crashed meteorite as a teenager. After Wilson's character, Matt Saunders, stops a purse snatcher from stealing Jennifer's purse, the pair begin dating. Matt eventually dumps her for being needy and controlling, prompting her to use her abilities to make his life a living hell. My Super Ex-Girlfriend also stars Anna Faris as Hannah Lewis, Eddie Izzard as Professor Bedlam, Rainn Wilson as Vaughn Haige, and Wanda Sykes as Carla Dunkirk.

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1984 was a great year for movies. Released forty-one years ago were the likes of Gremlins, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Karate Kid, and Footloose, just to name a few, but leading the pack as the top grossing movie of the year was Ivan Reitman's Ghostbusters. The horror-comedy took comedy veterans like Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis, and turned them into even bigger stars. Arguably, the biggest name in the film was Sigourney Weaver, who had just become an iconic heroine five years earlier in Ridley Scott's Alien. In Ghostbusters, Weaver plays Dana Barrett, a woman who is possessed by Zuul, and along with Rick Moranis' Louis Tully, becomes what's referred to as a "terror dog". Those dogs weren't originally in the script, but after Weaver's bizarre audition went in the wrong direction, Reitman decided to add them.

It’s hard to believe that there was once a time when the Ghostbusters franchise consisted of just a single movie. Since the original Ghostbusters hit theaters in 1984, it’s spawned a near-countless number of sequels, comic books, TV cartoons and, of course, branded citrus juices.

Oh, and theme-park attractions, like the one in which Beetlejuice uses magic to force the Ghostbusters to dance to “I’m Too Sexy” and Smash Mouth’s “All-Star.”

Oddly enough, one person who didn’t understand why the Ghostbusters franchise needed to be a franchise was the guy who literally made Ghostbusters.

As reported by Ghostbustersnews.com, Jason Reitman, son of Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman, recently guested on comedian Neal Brennan’s podcast Blocks. While discussing his work on Ghostbusters: Afterlife (which he confessed was the “least funny Ghostbusters movie”), Jason Reitman made a surprising admission about his father. “My dad never understood sequels. My dad was like,...

Ivan Reitman was the director of the 1984 supernatural comedy classic Ghostbusters – but it took him five years to get around to making Ghostbusters II, and the film franchise went dormant for a long time after that. We didn’t get another Ghostbusters movie until the reboot in 2016, then Reitman’s son Jason came in to direct Ghostbusters: Afterlife (which ignored the reboot and tied back to the first two films) in 2021. Jason Reitman stayed on to produce and co-write 2024’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and more projects are in the works with Reitman in a producer role. Fans have always been aware that one of the reasons why we didn’t get a Ghostbusters 3 sooner is the fact that Bill Murray was reluctant to reprise the role of Ghostbuster Peter Venkman – but during an interview on Neal Brennan’s Blocks podcast, Jason Reitman said that another issue was, “My dad never understood sequels.

An incredibly detailed replica of the Ecto-1 from the Ghostbusters franchise just sold at auction for nearly $300,000. The fully operational car, a souped-up 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance, went up for sale at the annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, where it fetched a mighty sum.

Not only is this Ecto-1 an exact copy of the car as seen in the original film, the driver's side visor and dashboard bear the signatures of Ghostbusters stars Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and William Atherton – who played Epa agent Walter Peck in the 1984 blockbuster. With its lovingly customized interior and full functionality, this car is a Ghostbusters fan's dream come true.

Ghostbusters News reports that the restoration process for this replica began in 2012 under the supervision of Dr. Stewart A. Berkowitz, a collector of props from television and movies and an all-around pop culture expert who sadly passed away in March 2024. Further work...

A take on Ivan Reitman’s 2014 sports movie, Draft Day, is coming to television. The movie, which starred Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, and the late Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) focused on an NFL football general manager, but the new series will be set in a different sports world - the NBA.

Per Deadline, Lionsgate TV, SpringHill, and Madison Wells are developing the Draft Day series that will “capture the drama and excitement of watching basketball players get drafted and fulfill their dreams,” in a similar fashion to the Reitman film. The film version currently has a 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and made $29.8 million at the worldwide box office.

NBA star LeBron James and Maverick Carter founded SpringHill, which will executive produce the TV series. Madison Wells, which produced 2014’s Draft Day, will produce the show. No writer has been attached to the project.

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Jason Reitman recently appeared on Neal Brennan’s Blocks podcast (see below), where he opened up about his work on Ghostbusters: Afterlife, his filmmaking style, and his father Ivan Reitman’s thoughts on sequels.

Jason shared his thoughts on Afterlife, admitting it might be the “least funny” Ghostbusters film but saying it still manages to bring people to tears, which he found rewarding.

He explained that the idea for the movie came from a long-held vision of a teenage girl finding a proton pack in a barn. Interestingly, his daughter was the same age as the character Phoebe Spengler during filming, which made the project even more personal to him.

Jason reflected on how important the film was in a family sense, noting that his father, Ivan, passed away about a year after they finished production. He explained that filming Afterlife allowed him to think about how his father felt...

It’s been 36 years since Ghostbusters II hit theaters in 1989 - five years after the original Ghostbusters, which went on to become an instant classic, was released. Now, Jason Reitman, who directed 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, is opening up about what his father, the late filmmaker Ivan Reitman, really thought about the second Ghostbusters movie.

While Ghostbusters II was a hit, it made significantly less at the worldwide box office, earning $112.4 million, per Box Office Mojo, while the first film in the franchise made nearly $300 million globally. Reitman, per ghostbustersnews.com, recently appeared on Neal Brennan’s Blocks podcast and talked about the first film sequel.

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Exclusive: Ivan Reitman’s 2014 football movie Draft Day from Lionsgate is being adapted for television with a new twist.

From Lionsgate TV, SpringHill and Madison Wells, the series in development will capture the drama and excitement of watching basketball players get drafted and fulfill their dreams, similar to the film starring Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and Chadwick Boseman set in the world of the NFL.

The LeBron James- and Maverick Carter-founded SpringHill will executive produce and Madison Wells, which produced the original film, will produce the TV series. A writer has not been attached.

“If you are going to do a show set in and around the world of basketball, one person comes to mind ahead of all others,” said Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Scripted Development, Lionsgate Television. “The same passion, drive and commitment to excellence that drove LeBron James to be the best in the...

Soon after originating in 1984, the supernatural comedy, Ghostbusters, turned into a cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences with its humor and suspense. And now, after decades since its inception, the films found themselves among the most iconic franchises in the history of cinema. Well, a major thanks goes to Bill Murray, whose comic timing catapulted the franchise to its success.

Bill Murray as Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters (1984) | image: Columbia Pictures

So now that the film series has spawned sequels, animated series, merchandise, and reboots, it became a topic of intrigue as to how the franchise’s success might have financially impacted Bill Murray. Therefore, following his portrayal of the charmingly sarcastic Dr. Peter Venkman, let’s take a look at the total earnings he has accumulated from Ghostbusters.

How much did Bill Murray earn from Ghostbusters?

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David Fincher is not the type of director one would automatically think of to bring Harry Potter to the big screen, but the director was at one point in talks with Warner Bros. about doing just that. However, his pitch likely would have ended the franchise before it even began. Hot off the critical acclaim of movies like Se7en and Fight Club, the director was one of many high-profile filmmakers Warner Bros. looked to for the launch of the Harry Potter franchise. Other names included Steven Spielberg, M. Night Shyamalan, Ivan Reitman, and Terry Gilliam, to name a few. Fincher is best known for psychological thrillers like Zodiac, Gone Girl, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, so it isn't shocking to find out the director had a very different take on the material.

Speaking with Variety, Fincher revealed that he met with Warner Bros. about directing the first...

From Akira to Ghostbusters to Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Stranger Things has referenced some of the most beloved sci-fi movies ever made across its four seasons. The Duffer brothers have always worn their influences on their sleeve when it comes to Stranger Things. Stranger Things was primarily inspired by the works of Stephen King; Eleven is comparable to Carrie White, while Mike Wheeler and his nerdy friends, riding around a small American town in the ‘80s and going on wild adventures, have been compared to characters from King stories like It and Stand by Me.

There have been broad references to cinematic staples, but Stranger Things also has obscure references to ‘80s pop culture. The show’s creepy atmosphere was inspired by the films of John Carpenter. The creature designs were inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. The shady underground government projects were inspired by real-life Cold War conspiracy theories.

That iconic and easily marketable antagonist you already feel strong emotions about is back! A bad guy in fiction has a shorter shelf life than a hero, as forces of antagonism are fueled by an opposing need to stop them. You can’t keep an evil scheme going on forever,...

The world of Ghostbusters continues to expand, but now with an animated movie, and this new project can be the spiritual successor to one of the best animated shows of the 1980s. Back in 1984, the world met a group of parapsychologists investigating and eliminating ghosts in New York City in the supernatural comedy Ghostbusters. Directed by Ivan Reitman and created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, Ghostbusters followed the title team, formed by Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Aykroyd), Spengler (Ramis), and Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson), on their ghost-hunting adventures.

The huge success of Ghostbusters made way for a franchise with a direct sequel, a failed reboot in 2016, and a second reboot with two movies, along with two animated TV shows, video games, and lots of merch. While a third movie in the current reboot timeline is in development, the Ghostbusters franchise is now also preparing another movie, but this one will be animated.

There have been live-action Ghostbusters movies. And there have been animated Ghostbusters TV series. But now, 40 years after Ivan Reitman and his crew first answered the call, it looks like the legendary sci-fi franchise is ready to cross the streams with an animated Ghostbusters movie. According to Deadline, Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix are teaming up to bring the parapsychologists into a whole new dimension for the first time as a feature length offering.

Not to be confused with the new Ghostbusters animated series that's been in the works at Sony Animation and Netflix since 2022, this new movie is reportedly setting up to expand the Ghostbusters universe as the franchise looks to explore new horizons following the release of live-action legacy sequels Afterlife and Frozen Empire. And while, as you'd expect, plot details on the new film are being kept strictly under wraps for now, Deadline's insiders are reporting that...

Sony is developing another new Ghostbusters movie, but this one will be a little different from the recent live-action films. The studio is once again set on expanding the franchise, this time with an animated Ghostbusters movie from Sony Animation – and Netflix. There's gotta be a joke in there about crossing streams. See if you can figure it out.

According to Deadline, Sony is currently developing an animated Ghostbusters movie for Netflix. The project, which doesn't have a title just yet, is reportedly in early development with director Kris Hearn and is said to be separate from Netflix's upcoming Ghostbusters animated series. Hearn is a longtime animator who served as a storyboard artist on Phil Lord and Chris Miller's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs before making his directorial debut with Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2. He also directed the animated filmThe Willoughbys, which Netflix released in 2020.

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It can take just a generation for a family name to go from Oscar darling to Razzie frontrunner.

Case in point: Jake Kasdan’s Christmas-themed “Red One” landed in theaters on Nov. 15 with a thud louder than Santa’s sleigh hitting a rooftop. The Dwayne Johnson–Chris Evans pairing, which chronicles the bid to rescue Old Saint Nick after he is kidnapped from the North Pole on Christmas Eve, has mustered just $175 million worldwide to date despite a colossal $250 million budget. For Kasdan, the son of four-time Oscar nominee Lawrence Kasdan, the “Red One” reviews were even harsher than the box office, with the film receiving a 30% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Pick any time that Steven Spielberg had a film coming out and chances are that it was one of your most anticipated movies of the year. Even when it’s announced the buzz begins. But at a certain point — and not to get sad here — that will be no more. And only then will we truly realize that we took it all for granted.

Appearing on the Talking Pictures podcast, Jason Reitman recounted to host Ben Mankiewicz going to the set of Jurassic Park and watching a scene being shot and being blown away long before audiences were. On Spielberg as a whole, Reitman made the case, “We take for granted being in the hands of a master. And when Steven is making E.T. or Indiana Jones or Jurassic Park, yeah, they’re movies that you can – nowadays, you can literally just stream any of them any time you want.

It's hard to definitively categorize sci-fi into an individual box. Unlike other genres, there is never a singular concept that sci-fi focuses on. Rather, it imagines scenarios in which humanity is unbounded from limits on technological innovation and advancement. Thus, the possibilities are virtually endless. In these movies, dystopian futures are a reality, the universe is explored to its greatest ends, and extraterrestrial life is prominent. Even with unlimited potential, it seems like the most famous sci-fi works typically implement a pessimistic perspective.

For example, Ridley Scott's Blade Runner franchise, which will continue in 2025 with the series Blade Runner 2099, takes on the concept of hyper-advanced AI but does so in a bleak, depressing tone. Meeting other life forms has some positive implications, but the genre always assumes the worst. Several upcoming Alien movies will surely reinforce this trend, and offer a continuation in the story of the vicious Xenomorphs.

"Kindergarten Cop" is the quintessential 90s movie. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, the defining action star of the era, in a role few thought he could pull off, and it's directed by one of the most prolific filmmakers of the decade. The film also features a cast of young actors just before they went on to achieve major success. Now, we're looking back at the talent involved in "Ghostbusters" director Ivan Reitman's popular 1990 comedy to find out what they're up to these days, mainly because we love reminding ourselves just how old we are. 

For those unaware, "Kindergarten Cop" follows Detective John Kimble (Arnold) as he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to bust a dangerous criminal. Like "Twins," Reitman's previous collaboration with Arnold, "Kindergarten Cop" blends comedy with drama, plus a hefty dose of surprisingly violent action, resulting in the perfect movie to show kids of all ages in...

Ghostbusters nostalgia seemingly has no end. In addition to the recent live-action legacy sequels Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, there's been a surge of nostalgia for The Real Ghostbusters. The classic '80s animated series – which would've been called Ghostbusters if not for a totally unrelated animated series that tried to capitalize on brand recognition – is back in toy form, with a new line of Funko Pop collectibles.

Funko Pop vinyl figures based on The Real Ghostbusters animated series are available for pre-order right now. Funko released the first in-package shots of Peter, Ray, Egon, Winston, and their ghostly companion, Slimer. The 3.75" cult TV characters come complete in their jumpsuits with Proton Packs in-hand as well as attachable color-coordinated proton streams. Venkman is even accompanied by a little 1.5" Slimer. As a detour from the typical purplish-blue cardboard, the packaging features slime, retro caution striping, and the Real Ghostbusters logo.

There's something sort of mythical about the state of Texas. It's one of the biggest states in the United States, both in terms of its geographical size and population, but it has an equally big reputation. Movies set in the state tend to be just as big, whether they're the laid-back ensemble comedies of Richard Linklater or one of the many gritty Westerns to which Texas has played host. But which among them is the best film set in Texas? Figuring that out is a pretty gargantuan task given the sheer number of truly great movies set in Texas, but I gave it my honest best. 

That being said, David Byrne's wacky musical comedy "True Stories," Ivan Reitman's farcical "Twins," Brian Robbins's soapy football drama "Varsity Blues," James L. Brooks's family tragicomedy "Terms of Endearment," and David Mackenzie's hard-boiled neo-western "Hell or High Water" all make the honorable mentions list.

When director Jason Reitman and casting director John Papsidera put together the large ensemble cast for “Saturday Night,” Reitman’s film about the first-ever episode of the legendary sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live,” they ran into one spot of trouble. “Dan Aykroyd was almost impossible,” Reitman told Entertainment Weekly of the casting process.

But when Dylan O’Brien auditioned, the part just clicked into place. “That was a big moment,” the filmmaker said, noting that O’Brien was the last of seven actors cast to play the Not Ready for Primetime Players from that first season of “Saturday Night Live.”

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Scream 7 adds a Ghostbusters star to its cast. The two franchises share a unique legacy as iconic cultural staples, each rooted in late 20th century thrills. The Scream series, which debuted in 1996, revolutionized the slasher genre with its meta-commentary and gripping murder mysteries centered around the Ghostface killer. The horror franchise continues to evolve with a new generation of victims, killers, shocking twists, and self-referential humor. With Kevin Williamson's Scream 7 on the horizon, the latest installment promises another bloody addition to its storied history.

On the other hand, the Ghostbusters franchise has solidified its place as a beloved pop culture phenomenon, beginning with Ivan Reitman's Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, as it combines supernatural thrills with the comedic charm of its stars. Revitalized with Jason Reitman's Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), the series has evolved from '80s nostalgia to a new generation. Its follow-up, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, continues...

Martin Scorsese has directed some of the greatest films of all time and served as the catalyst for countless astounding acting careers. While viewers will be well aware of Scorsese’s incredible collaborations with actors like Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, this barely scratches the surface when it comes to the litany of famous names who have performed across the vast spectrum of his filmography. While Scorsese has worked with many established stars, he’s never shied away from taking a chance on an unknown and giving them their big break.

Several of Scorsese’s best films boasted breakout performances from actors who went on to become major names in Hollywood. From child stars like Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver right through to those who came to acting much later, such as Joe Pesci in Raging Bull, it was Scorsese’s unmatched direction that helped them carve out their...

Following the release of the ‘Ghostbusters’ documentary, ‘Cleaning Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters,’ filmmaker, journalist and all-round amazing person Claire Bueno will be releasing the ultimate behind-the-scenes companion book to the hit 1980s classic.

Acting as a cast and crew’s memoir of the iconic franchise, the book is one of the most forensic deep-dives into the making of the original Ghostbusters film and a fascinating insight into the ambitious film-making period of the 1980s. An invitation to nestle among the tales and insights of 56 cast members, creatives and crew, readers are taken scene-by-scene through the making of the ’84 classic supernatural comedy, as told in their own words, as they reveal how they overcame numerous challenges to create one of the best-loved movie franchises of all time.

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In the late 1970s and early '80s, a new wave of comedy was taking over with Hollywood's rising stars like Ivan Reitman, Bill Murray, and Harold Ramis. Reitman had already found success in 1979 with Meatballs, which was co-written by Ramis and starred Murray, who was already a well-known name thanks to being a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Murray also starred in Caddyshack, which was written and directed by Ramis as well.

Maybe don’t call Dan Aykroyd?

The writer-star of the 1984 Ghostbusters said it was unlikely he and Bill Murray would return to their iconic roles in the sci-fi comedy franchise.

“I don’t see that coming,” Aykroyd told the New York Post while promoting his History Channel series The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd.

The Og Saturday Night Live cast member and Oscar nominee continued, “I don’t see where they would need us to carry it on. They’ve got a whole new cast, and they’ve got whole new ideas.”

Aykroyd, Murray, Ernie Hudson and the late Harold Ramis starred as Manhattan-based paranormal investigators in the 1984 lighthearted action-horror movie, from a script by Aykroyd and Ramis, with Ivan Reitman directing. Also starring Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis, the pic became a critical and commercial success, spawning several sequels and reboots, as well as merchandise and a coveted spot in the cultural zeitgeist.

The Ghostbusters franchise may be moving forward, but one of its original stars says he and another iconic character will likely not return to the big screen. Per The New York Post, Dan Aykroyd, who has portrayed Raymond Stantz in the Ghostbusters franchise since the original 1984 movie, said he and fellow Ghostbuster Bill Murray would probably be sitting out any future films.

I dont see that coming, Aykroyd said after being asked if he and Murray, who played Peter Venkman in the films, would return. I dont see where they would need us to carry it on. Theyve got a whole new cast, and theyve got whole new ideas."

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In a November 12 X post, Sawa wrote about his 10-year-old's response to the news of the upcoming Idle Hands remake, noting their excitement at the project. Sawa noted that when he told his child, "I was in Idle Hands! I'm the original Anton," he was met with only a disinterested, "Sure dad. Whatever you say. - can I have a snack?"

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The final moments of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire features a sweet tribute to Ivan Reitman, which is a fitting farewell to the legendary director. For most of its run-time, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has fun bringing back characters and locations from the original Ghostbusters movies to interact with the next generation of the franchise. This includes a few key tributes to past characters and concepts, bringing back much of the original surviving cast for certain moments.

However, the sweetest tribute to the history of the series comes towards the end of the film, and takes on multiple additional meanings. Instead of just being a chance to highlight the franchise's past and future, the ending of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire also includes a sweet note that explains the film was "For Ivan." This is a reference to one of the creatives who was responsible for the original Ghostbusters, and whose impact on the franchise has been felt for decades.

Presidents are typically chosen by an election, not by their physical features. That's true in most cases, but not in the 1993 film Dave, which depicts a hilarious attempt to hide a president's stroke by hiring an impersonator who looks so similar that he can pass as the president. Directed by comedy legend Ivan Reitman, Dave depicts government work humorously but also with care and detail.

The movie stars Kevin Kline, a few years after his Oscar win, as the titular Dave, as well as President Mitchell, the man Dave impersonates. Sigourney Weaver stars opposite Kline as President Mitchell's wife, Ellen Mitchell, who has a troubled relationship with her husband but warms up to Dave's kind heart. In addition to those two stars, Dave features a number of cameos from real-life government workers as part of the film's commitment to detail.

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Ernie Hudson, known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise, reflected on how one co-star supported him in returning for 1989's Ghostbusters II. The original Ghostbusters (1984) became an iconic comedy hit, blending supernatural action with sharp humor alongside a stellar cast of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Hudson. Directed by Ivan Reitman, the film followed a group of parapsychologists who started a ghost-catching business in New York City. Its success led to the sequel, Ghostbusters II, which reunited the original cast to battle a new supernatural threat.

While attending a panel at the Rhode Island Comic Con (via People), Hudson shared a heartfelt memory of Murrays support during the early Ghostbusters days. Though his character, Winston, joined the team later in the first movie, he became a central figure, and Murrays support proved pivotal in ensuring Hudsons return for the sequel. Hudson further revealed that...

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