As the new movie nears, fill your cup with Ecto Cooler, sit back and check out this list of five things you need to know before watching the new "Ghostbusters."
1. It's a Reboot, Not a Sequel
That, plus the addition of director Paul Feig, was the spark the project needed to finally leave development hell and become a reality.
2. It (Mostly) Features New Characters
Instead, this reboot revolves around two disgraced believers in the paranormal -- Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) and Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) -- who are determined to prove the existence of ghosts. After hooking up with a kooky nuclear technician named Jillian Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon), a brash subway worker named Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones), and a hunky secretary named Kevin (Chris Hemsworth), these intrepid women form the all-new Ghostbusters.
Even the villain is different this time around. Rather than recycling Gozer or Vigo, the reboot is introducing Rowan (Neil Casey), a powerful demon intent on unleashing a ghostly apocalypse upon Manhattan. But don't fret, there is one familiar face returning. Slimer will be there to make life difficult for the new Ghostbusters.
3. Not Everyone Is Excited
Why such a negative reaction when "Ghostbusters" is hardly the first classic '80s property to get the remake/reboot treatment? Most of the hate seems to center on the female-dominated cast. But Sony isn't worried. In fact, Sony studio chief Tom Rothman called this online controversy "the greatest thing that ever happened" as far as the new movie is concerned. They do say that any publicity is good publicity.
4. The Original Actors Will Have Cameos
Murray's presence is especially notable given that his reluctance to appear in another Ghostbusters movie is one of the main reasons "Ghostbusters 3" never happened. But as Murray told Vulture, he agreed to appear in the reboot as a sign of support for the new crew.
5. There Might Be a Ghostbusters Shared Universe
Word leaked in 2015 of a another "Ghostbusters" movie in development, this one possibly produced and directed by The Russo Brothers ("Captain America: Civil War") and rumored to feature an all-male team anchored by Channing Tatum and Chris Pratt. The plan is to apparently to introduce two separate teams that would eventually team up, Avengers-style, and pave the way for a larger shared universe full of wacky ghost hunters.
It's not clear what the state of that spinoff is these days. The Russos are certainly keeping busy with their Marvel obligations. But there's also word of a new animated movie produced by original "Ghostbusters" director Ivan Reitman. Maybe Ray, Egon, Peter, and Winston will feature in that one?
Plus, there's also the "Ghostbusters: Ecto Force" animated series slated to debut in early 2018. So it sounds like our favorite blue collar paranormal exterminators will be keeping busy in the years to come.
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