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[WordAssassin]

They all say that. Seems really premature to be talking about plot details of movies when the current ones aren't even out yet (looking at you too, Star Trek.)

What costs did Disney eat with Frozen and Tangled? The latter wasn't a big hit but it still made plenty, and the former has been a massive success.

Sorry I misspoke, I just meant that they rolled the costs into the budget of the completed movie making them abnormally high compared to other movies, which is a sticking point some people seem to have with the budget for the new GB film. And let's not forget the "WHY WAS TANGLED/FROZEN'S BUDGET SO HIGH!?!" in ever single Box Office thread while they were out hahahaha. In Sony's case with 25 years of failed scripts I'm pretty sure they took that into consideration when developing this movie and any potential sequels VS what it would make back with a hugely inflated budget.

Sony is so desperate for a hit franchise right now it doesn't surprise me at all that they'd be willing to steamroll through a weak opening act if it meant they could potentially bring in the big money with sequels and spinoffs. They're crossing over 21 Jump Street and Men in Black for crying out loud. They were gonna make a fuckin Aunt May movie. They cut a deal with Marvel!

Also, this isn't before the movie is out, it came out last Thursday in the US and last Monday in Europe.

 

[reelbigtink]

Set one in Boston so I can put my domain BostonMakesMeFeelGood.com to use

 

[BassForever]

Sony has no idea what they're doing and Ghostbusters "well at least it didn't mega bomba" numbers are the perfect testament to that fact.

 

[antonz]

Set one in Boston so I can put my domain BostonMakesMeFeelGood.com to use

The movie was already filmed in boston so maybe this time they can film in NY and claim it is boston

 

[JC Lately]

They're going to the Middle East to bust the ghost of Muhammad and Jesus. Watch out Buddha, they're coming for you next.

I'd be there opening night.

 

[AusRoachman]

The ghostbusters join a sorority house as undercover cheerleeders as mysterious ghosts appear on campus.

 

[Revolutionary]

From what I've read, the new one isn't doing too well. Seems like they're going to need a lot more than a new city to make the franchise a success.
So yeah, i'm calling it now: the sequel will be Ghostbusters 24

Spoiler

Jump Street

 

[Big Chungus]

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

 

[Monocle]

Bring it on!

 

[Darklor01]

Sony exec said he is pretty sure another GB will be made.

As for the where, no clue. I think there may have been a hint in the post credits scene. A state is named. Maybe there.

 

[WordAssassin]

Sony exec said he is pretty sure another GB will be made.

As for the where, no clue. I think there may have been a hint in the post credits scene. A state is named. Maybe there.

No she doesn't, I think you need to watch the first movie again.

 

[Darklor01]

No she doesn't, I think you need to watch the first movie again.

Why first movie? And I'm pretty sure she does. Even found reference to the part I'm talking about online to verify.

 

[excelsiorlef]

Why first movie? And I'm pretty sure she does. Even found reference to the part I'm talking about online to verify.

Spoiler

Michigan?

That's literally just a random place joke

 

[Darklor01]

Spoiler

Michigan?

That's literally just a random place joke

I took it that way watching it. But, then, thought, what if they actually go there chasing a ghost that gets sent there.


Edit: you're probably right. That is a rediculous place to choose.

 

[P.H. Perinax]

New location? Great something new. Just search for a better script and I'll be there.

 

[WordAssassin]

Why first movie? And I'm pretty sure she does. Even found reference to the part I'm talking about online to verify.

Oh shit ok yes I completely forgot that part, I thought you were saying

Spoiler

Zuul was a place somewhere

which is why I was like err no refresh your memory. Thank you for refreshing mine! Yes I remember that now. They could go there or it could easily be setup for a spinoff with another group. All those ghosts suddenly appearing and who's gonna stop them!? Hahahaha that'd make for a funny setup, especially when the two teams eventually met. "You crazy fucks it was you!?"

 

[reelbigtink]

The movie was already filmed in boston so maybe this time they can film in NY and claim it is boston

Heck yeah, it's like poetry. It rhymes.

 

[Darklor01]

Oh shit ok yes I completely forgot that part, I thought you were saying

Spoiler

Zuul was a place somewhere

which is why I was like err no refresh your memory. Thank you for refreshing mine! Yes I remember that now. They could go there or it could easily be setup for a spinoff with another group. All those ghosts suddenly appearing and who's gonna stop them!? Hahahaha that'd make for a funny setup, especially when the two teams eventually met. "You crazy fucks it was you!?"

Lol! You're welcome. I did a quick search and found out the reason that state is mentioned is because that's where Feig is from and he likes to toss in references to his home state in his movies. DOH!

 

[ghst]

The only city this franchise is heading to is 1945 Hiroshima.

they couldn't order papa johns in wartime japan.

or could they?

 

[spookyfish]

Genysis had a sequel green lighted, too.

Until it didn't.

Hell, there was a whole trilogy planned for Terminator: Salvation.

I wouldn't pop the corks just yet.

 

[Finaika]

Tokyo pls.

 

[WordAssassin]

Genysis had a sequel green lighted, too.

Until it didn't.

Hell, there was a whole trilogy planned for Terminator: Salvation.

I wouldn't pop the corks just yet.

Yeah but Terminator is Paramount, a company that tries to be financially responsible.

This is Sony.

;p

 

[Sorcerer]

Didn't Ghostbusters 2 prove there really is not much you can do with this concept?
What more did one need to see after the brilliant first movie?

I think the cartoon worked so well is because it really had some quieter moments and the focus on the characters was pretty amazing.
You can't stretch out like that in a 2 hour movie. You have to hit certain beats leading up to a grand finale. Its just repetition.

 

[>-Baron-Spamedi-<]

Paul Feig's next Ghostbusters should be filmed in London.
Paul Feig should get Edgar Wright to direct it.
Paul Feig should also get Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to write it. Pegg and Frost can star in it and then we can finally put the mess of Feig's Ghostbusters in the dustbin of history.

Maybe Paul Feig could then just be someone's PA or something.

 

[Corronchilejano]

I'd love for there to be a sequel. I'd also love for it to be directed by someone other than Paul Feig.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

They didn't get an NHL team, they sure as shit ain't getting the Ghostbusters.

 

[zeioIIDX]

Ghostbusters in space

Traditionally, I think space as a location is reserved for the 4th film in a franchise lol. Leprechaun, Hellraiser, and Critters all went to space in their 4th entry!

 

[Bluth54]

Didn't Ghostbusters 2 prove there really is not much you can do with this concept?
What more did one need to see after the brilliant first movie?

I think the cartoon worked so well is because it really had some quieter moments and the focus on the characters was pretty amazing.
You can't stretch out like that in a 2 hour movie. You have to hit certain beats leading up to a grand finale. Its just repetition.

Read the monthly Ghostbusters comic series by IDW. There's plenty you can still do with the concept of Ghostbusters.

Not only has the monthly comic already done an arc where the Ghostbusters travel throughout America but they are currently doing an international travel arc.

 

[WordAssassin]

Didn't Ghostbusters 2 prove there really is not much you can do with this concept?
What more did one need to see after the brilliant first movie?

I think the cartoon worked so well is because it really had some quieter moments and the focus on the characters was pretty amazing.
You can't stretch out like that in a 2 hour movie. You have to hit certain beats leading up to a grand finale. Its just repetition.

Uh no? You even go on to praise the cartoon, 7 seasons of which prove there is more to be done with the concept.

As much as I honestly like Ghostbusters 2, the story for the most part is dogshit and completely unimaginative. 5 years after a portal to another world opened and a 100-foot marshmallow man walked down Central Park Ave and destroyed a church, then exploded when the top several stories of a skyscraper are blown off, people have just... forgotten ghosts exist? And the Ghostbusters are viewed as frauds? Fucking seriously?

The Vigo and Mood Slime stuff is great but it was dumb as fuck to erase the events of Ghostbusters from everyone's minds. And Aykroyd did it AGAIN in the script for Ghostbusters: Hellbent because in the 20 pages I read, the Ghostbusters are somehow yet again on the brink of financial ruin despite being a multi-location service with a fleet of 40 Ecto Units. Aykroyd is the man for the job when it comes to the paranormal factoids and technobabble, but maybe have someone else figure out the actual story...

If you want proof that Ghostbusters can survive a deep, complex, layered long-form story that could be split into several movies, read the IDW series. Nevermind that dozens of Real and Extreme Ghostbusters episodes could easily be adapted into films as well.

 

[The Elite]

Genysis had a sequel green lighted, too.

Until it didn't.

Hell, there was a whole trilogy planned for Terminator: Salvation.

I wouldn't pop the corks just yet.

Genysis also had terrible reviews and word of mouth.

Ghostbusters has been well-received by critics and the word of mouth is strong. It might not make huge money but if Sony thinks there is a base to build off of they may want to cultivate it and hope for a bigger draw with Ghostbusters 2.

 

[Sorcerer]

Uh no? You even go on to praise the cartoon, 7 seasons of which prove there is more to be done with the concept.

As much as I honestly like Ghostbusters 2, the story for the most part is dogshit and completely unimaginative. 5 years after a portal to another world opened and a 100-foot marshmallow man walked down Central Park Ave and destroyed a church, then exploded when the top several stories of a skyscraper are blown off, people have just... forgotten ghosts exist? And the Ghostbusters are viewed as frauds? Fucking seriously?

The Vigo and Mood Slime stuff is great but it was dumb as fuck to erase the events of Ghostbusters from everyone's minds. And Aykroyd did it AGAIN in the script for Ghostbusters: Hellbent because in the 20 pages I read, the Ghostbusters are somehow yet again on the brink of financial ruin despite being a multi-location service with a fleet of 40 Ecto Units. Aykroyd is the man for the job when it comes to the paranormal factoids and technobabble, but maybe have someone else figure out the actual story...

If you want proof that Ghostbusters can survive a deep, complex, layered long-form story that could be split into several movies, read the IDW series. Nevermind that dozens of Real and Extreme Ghostbusters episodes could easily be adapted into films as well.

Well the written word/ comics and the tv series certainly allow the series to stretch out, and that's fantastic. I am not arguing that.

So far we have had 3 movies and they really haven't shaken things up at all. Hopefully the next film is truly something different. Just traveling to a new location doesn't mean much in itself.

 

[Plasma]

Jump Street x MIB x Ghostbusters.

 

[neorej]

They're going to the Middle East to bust the ghost of Muhammad and Jesus. Watch out Buddha, they're coming for you next.

That would unleash a shitstorm that would make the misogynists look like angry little puppies. Muslims went apeshit over a drawing of Muhammed. What do you think they'll do when a movie comes out depicting Muhammed as an angry poltergeist?

OT:
the movie isn't doing too hot at the box-office, so a sequel is unlikely. Then again, Sony did Amazing Spider-Man 2.... so.....

 

[Lightning_Roller]

Hell yes! Ghost Mardi Gras

Also hoodoo and voodoo and all that crazy paranormal shit there. It would be nuts!!

 

[Blue Lou]

Wasn't the talk that this was the beginning of a trilogy and Slimer was getting his own spin-off?

 

[Edwins]

OT:
the movie isn't doing too hot at the box-office, so a sequel is unlikely. Then again, Sony did Amazing Spider-Man 2.... so.....

Amazing Spider-Man did well at the box office. 2 was a sure thing. It's the sequel that severely underperformed. The Amazing Spider-Man actually made tens of millions more than the sequel at a smaller budget, and it's domestic total was WAY bigger (around sixty million bigger).

 

[Aeriscloud]

Ew, why?

 

[Goodstyle]

Man, there wasn't this many people eager to say Fury Road flopped when this movie actually did slightly better than it with a similar budget.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

What happens when the Ghostbusters have their citizenships revoked???

Another clueless step in a bad direction, on par for a lot of his efforts using the franchise.

I was just about to post "in b4 BUT NEW YORK IS GHOSTBUSTERS".

 

[BronsonLee]

Man, there wasn't this many people eager to say Fury Road flopped when this movie actually did slightly better than it with a similar budget.

That's mostly because Fury Road is a pretty fucking bulletproof movie, quality wise

I liked Ghostbusters and all but there's flaws you can poke at

 

[brandonh83]

GB getting away from NY would be good, there's a lot they can explore really.

 

[Toxi]

‘Ghostbusters’ Is No. 2, Behind ‘Secret Life of Pets,’ but Sony’s Giddy

What was the movie's budget?

 

[Edwins]

What was the movie's budget?

Allegedly $144,000,000 (after all tax breaks and incentives) for production, plus about that much in marketing.

 

[brandonh83]

It's at about $70 million so far, domestic+foreign. It's not great, but we'll see what it does by the end of its run. If they're okay with it and are saying there's going to be more, I don't think that the theatrical+home video sales are going to be low enough to scratch their plans.

 

[Toxi]

Allegedly $144,000,000 (after all tax breaks and incentives) for production, plus about that much in marketing.

...That doesn't seem good considering its BO, barring crazy legs (and the movie apparently has a general "Eh, it's okay" reaction).

Still, Paul Feige and the cast seem passionate about it, and I've seen miracles happen (Pacific Rim 2!).

 

[WordAssassin]

Don't forget that allegedly the budget for Answer the Call also includes all previous development work on Ghostbusters 3/Ghostbusters: Hellbent so I'm sure Sony is probably making some allowances for this movie.

Well the written word/ comics and the tv series certainly allow the series to stretch out, and that's fantastic. I am not arguing that.

So far we have had 3 movies and they really haven't shaken things up at all. Hopefully the next film is truly something different. Just traveling to a new location doesn't mean much in itself.

You asked if Ghostbusters 2 proved there's not much to be done with the concept. By virtue of the excellent cartoon and IDW series' mere existence the answer to your question is a resounding 'no'. We've had the original, then what many argue is a soulless cash-in sequel, and then a reboot that if anything was bogged down be being an origin story. The movies have barely even scratched the surface of what can be done in the Ghostbusters world. This is a universe where ectoplasmic residue can be influenced by the psychokinetic emotions of people in its immediate vicinity, and when positively charged can be used to expunge a demon from the body its possessing. The sky is practically the limit.

 

[brandonh83]

These new ladies are so good that I'm personally in no hurry for the other thing, if that's still a thing.

 

[Edwins]

These new ladies are so good that I'm personally in no hurry for the other thing, if that's still a thing.

The only other thing that's ever been solid is the animated movie. Nothing else has been stated to be anything other than an early development idea (and they're saying the Pratt/Tatum thing was never real).