YouTube Screens Ghostbusters Movie In Full | Territorial Rights Licensing Strikes Again Aug 15, 2009
It starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis as three pseudo-scientists who go into business cleaning New York of ghosts and ghouls. The film recently passed its 25th birthday and is back in the news because Ghostbusters 3 is being developed. (Multichannel News)
Ramis rises again Aug 11, 2009
I dont hang out with Ivan Reitman and Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd any more. We dont make many movies together, but Judd is now in the prime of that. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ghostbusters: The Videogame Aug 11, 2009
Together with the original crew Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) youve got to put a stop to these spooks before things really get out of hand. Fun with nuclear accelerators. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Movie Matters: Movie-based video games worth a look Aug 7, 2009
Almost all of the original Ghostbusters cast returns to provide voices, making the game, according to movie creators Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, the second sequel that never happened. In the end, the two biggest flaws here are the short running time, and the fact that expectations for this much-ballyhooed game were so high: you go in expecting to be blown away, and end up just having a good time. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
‘Julie & Julia’ is a chef’s delight Aug 7, 2009
Ephron expresses a loud vote of confidence in her star s interpretation when she sits the Powells down on the sofa to laugh at Dan Aykroyd s Saturday Night Live version of Child. The director is showing us the difference between inspired sketch comedy and actorly soul. (Boston Globe)
"Julie & Julia" Aug 7, 2009
Contrast that with the other subject of "Julie & Julia": A strapping, cheerful 6-foot-plus California girl (and former OSS secretary) who, in the late 1940s, moves to Paris with her shorter, much beloved husband and immediately falls in love with her new country and its food, embarking on an adventure that will ultimately change the way Americans think about food, as well as provide a genius flash of inspiration for Dan Aykroyd. Which story sounds more interesting to you. (Salon)
Kitchen magic Aug 6, 2009
Little wonder that she was so easily spoofed in a memorable Saturday Night Live where Dan Aykroyd (playing Child) nearly sliced off his finger, resulted in a faux bloody mess. 5. (The Palm Beach Post)
Who ya gonna call? Aug 4, 2009
Together with the original crew Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) youve got to put a stop to these spooks before things really get out of hand. Fun with unlicensed nuclear accelerators From start to finish, the game plays as a third-person shooter. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Streep captures the flavor of Julia Aug 2, 2009
Her most famous impersonator is still Dan Aykroyd in drag, but her essence was something far less theatrical. Close friends of the culinary trailblazer describe her as human and superhuman all at the same time; a unique emulsification of high standards and nonchalance, rigorous work ethic and boundless joie de vivre. (Boston Globe)
Tony Gwynn chat transcript Jul 23, 2009
Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd. 3boogity43: What are some of the differences between the Padre and Brewer franchises. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Wounded Soldiers Cycle New York Jul 18, 2009
Dan Aykroyd, Actor s ... Dan Aykroyd will be joining the soldiers for the East Hampton Ride. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Daily TV guide Jul 10, 2009
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis as paranormal exterminators. PG (1984). (Boston Globe)
Michael Jackson's Video Co-Stars: From Eddie Murphy To Marlon Brando Jun 28, 2009
" And then, of course, there's the video for "Liberian Girl," which features a galaxy of stars of the era (a partial list: Paula Abdul, Dan Aykroyd, Richard Dreyfuss, Corey Feldman, Debbie Gibson, Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Sherman Hemsley, Don King, Olivia Newton-John, Steven Spielberg, John Travolta, Billy Dee Williams and "Weird Al" Yankovic). In 1991, Jackson returned with his Dangerous album, and the first video, "Black or White," which, in addition to some fancy "morphing" special... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Something strange in your neighborhood? Must be 'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' Jun 26, 2009
The original cast members including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson have come together for the first time in 20 years to voice their parts. What's more, this all-new adventure was penned by Aykroyd and Ramis, and reportedly contains ideas that never made it into theaters. (USA Today -- Tech)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 28-July 4 Jun 25, 2009
Actor Dan Aykroyd is 57. Actor Alan Ruck ("Spin City") is 53. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Review: Ghostbusters: The Video Game hits slime time Jun 24, 2009
Ghostbusters looks and sounds great, the game play is simple yet enjoyable and original "Ghostbusters" co-stars and writers Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd don't phone in their ample contributions. (Bill Murray is another story - more on him later. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hollywood's never ending remakes Jun 20, 2009
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson - plus Sigourney Weaver - have all signed on to make Ghostbusters 3 ... Dan Aykroyd has written a script, entitled Ghostbusters in Hellwhich transports the bumbling team into a parallel dimension. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Local writer gets promoted from 'The Office' to the big screen with the comedy 'Year One' Jun 20, 2009
The coveted job of writing Ghostbusters III, to which Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ramis himself are committed ... He originally envisioned John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in starring roles. (Boston Globe)
Business and pleasure Jun 18, 2009
Quoting Dan Aykroyd as Julia Child on SNL : Save the liver. A command performance. (Boston Globe)
Ghostbusters honors legend Jun 17, 2009
Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis aim to create spiritual successor to hit films ... Columbia PicturesThe original "Ghostbusters" Harold Ramis, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd areback, lending their voices and likenesses to "Ghostbusters: The Video Game." Aykroyd and Ramis also helped shepherd the game's story and dialog through development, ensuring they were true to beloved "Ghostbusters" form ... With the games story and dialog being shepherded by the men who penned the original... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Ghostbusters Hits Retail Jun 17, 2009
Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise, is penned by original Ghostbusters writers and stars Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd and reunites many of the original cast members ... Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, produced and directed by Ivan Reitman, starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson as ghost hunters for hire, cleaning up Manhattan's buildings of slime-spewing spooks. (IGN PS2)
Dogs and cats, living together: Ars reviews Ghostbusters Jun 17, 2009
The real stars of the game are the Ghostbusters themselves, of course, and it's odd to see Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson as younger, spry versions of themselves in the game. The voices really sell the game; it's almost as if all the principal actors are channeling themselves from the past. (Ars Technica)
Review: `Ghostbusters' return — in a video game Jun 17, 2009
And after all these years, original Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd is saying a third feature film could begin shooting this year. To whet your appetite, there's "Ghostbusters: The Video Game" (Atari, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Harold Ramis says maybe on Ghostbusters Jun 16, 2009
And though Dan Aykroyd recently said that he hopes stars such as Alyssa Milano and Eliza Dushku sign on to join the ghost-fighting teams second-generation squad, Ramis said casting is a long way off. More from Access Hollywood. (MSNBC -- News)
Who you going to play? Ghostbusters game Jun 16, 2009
Actors Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson stepped into the recording studio to breathe life into their virtual characters for a new "Ghostbusters" game from Atari, which will be released June 16. The setting is New York around 1991, two years after the events of the second movie in the series, "Ghostbusters II.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
Pomp, circumstance and a bit of jazz Jun 5, 2009
Cooking up reality show We're told that Martha's Vineyard chef Ben deForest is shopping a reality TV show that would feature a few of his buddies, including Dan Aykroyd, Bruce Willis, Jimmy Fallon, and Rolling Stone Keith Richards. Perhaps because TV's already chock-full of cooking shows, deForest's foodie foray would be on the Web. (Boston Globe)
Critic's Corner Tuesday Jun 2, 2009
Lee Majors plays God and Erik Estrada is the devil for this final outing, which also includes a visit from Dan Aykroyd. Over the years, Jim has become a symbol for shows that survive based on deal-driven price rather than artistic value. (USA Today -- Life)
OCEAN'S HEAVEN FOR BLAINE STUNT Jun 1, 2009
New lure for Atlantic City's Resorts: party with Dan Aykroyd, actually meet him, take a photo with him and receive a bottle of free vodka. Now, Streisand's coming book "Passion for Design" about how she did her house. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Who would star in the Sonia Sotomayor biopic? May 27, 2009
Dan Aykroyd looking for Ghostbusters recruits. Add More news and other features headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- News)
Beckett burger brings the beef May 22, 2009
Dan Aykroyd told the LA Times this week that Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver have all committed to do a third "Ghostbusters" flick, and it could start filming this year. Details of the script, being written by Needham native Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, are still a mystery, but Aykroyd said he's hoping for a five-member "new generation" squad that'll include several female members. (Boston Globe)
BACKSTAGE: Shakespeare will be remembered on Memorial Day May 21, 2009
Film star Dan Aykroyd will make a visit to Escondido on Friday when he stops in at Holiday Wine Cellar to autograph bottles of Crystal Head Vodka. Aykroyd is making a promotional tour of the country to promote Crystal Head Vodka and the Escondido visit, from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, is his only San Diego County appearance. (North County Times)
Dan Aykroyd looking for Ghostbusters recruits May 21, 2009
Dan Aykroyd looking for Ghostbusters recruits - Entertainment- msnbc ... Dan Aykroyd looking for Ghostbusters recruits ... Dan Aykroyd is hoping Alyssa Milano and Eliza Dushku will join "Ghostbusters 3.". (MSNBC -- News)
Food and Dining Briefs for May 21 May 21, 2009
New chef at Rancho Valencia: C. Barclay Dodge has been appointed the new executive chef at the Rancho Valencia Resort n Rancho Santa Fe. Dodge has more than 20 years in the restaurant business, most recently as chef de cuisine at Terra at the Auberge Encantado Resort in Santa Fe, N.M. Dodge will introduce his menu at the resort on June 1. (North County Times)
Video game industry heats up summer releases May 19, 2009
Ghostbusters: The Video Game, which is based on a new story by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, could be a breakout summer hit when it's released June 16 ... But the potential breakout hit of the season is Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Atari, ages 13-up, $60, for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2 and PC, June 16), based on a new story by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis and including their likenesses and voices, along with those of Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson. (USA Today -- Tech)
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Granted, Tom Hanks and Dan Aykroyd are great in it but its too early for a comedic mystery. Anyways, the twists and turns of Maryland's campus got us to the Eppley Recreation Center - the site of the NCAA Tournament. (Goredfoxes.com)
Ghostbusters Launch Dates May 7, 2009
Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise, is penned by original Ghostbusters writers and stars Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd and reunites many of the original cast members to recapture the unique blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensation ... Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, produced and directed by Ivan Reitman, starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson as... (IGN PS2)
Dull 'SNL' Endures May 1, 2009
and that they are the keepers of the flame passed from John Belushi, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. (Never mind that the number of truly funny people divided by the number of years "SNL" has been on the air leaves something to be desired. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Greed is good May 1, 2009
Page last updated at 11:36 GMT, Thursday, 30 April 2009 12:36 UK. Great Hollywood business baddies. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Most Anticipated Xbox 360 Games of ... Apr 28, 2009
They even got original writers Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis to pen the game's script. Not too shabby. (Suite101.com)
Newsweek: Aykroyd on 'Ghostbusters' video game Apr 11, 2009
Dan Aykroyd explains. By | Newsweek Web Exclusive Apr10, 2009. (MSNBC -- Technology)
A 'Brutal' attack by Black in heavy metal game Apr 6, 2009
And most of the cast of Ghostbusters is taking part in a new game (Atari, rated Teen for ages 13-up, out June 15, for the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, DS and PCs) with an original story by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. A trained actor such as Black, who likes to improvise, can amp up a game, Schafer says. (USA Today -- Tech)
Ghostbusters 3 Chatter Apr 5, 2009
Dr. Egon Spengler said that developed by Dan Aykroyd has been scrapped. "As soon as Danny said it, I thought that was really funny. But now there's a new concept," Ramis explained. (IGN FilmForce)
'Ghostbusters' Stars: Where Are They Now? Apr 1, 2009
Released on June 8, 1984, "Ghostbusters" follows a trio of university parapsychologists -- Dr. Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Dr. Raymond Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) -- who lose their research grant and decide to open their own business, dubbed "Ghostbusters," to fend off spirits that have taken hold of Central Park and New York City. Directed by Ivan Reitman, "Ghostbusters" originated as an idea by Aykroyd. (Click2Houston, TX)
GAME REPORT: Blackhawks 3, Devils 2 (OT) Mar 28, 2009
Actor Dan Aykroyd dropped the ceremonial first puck. About USATODAY.com: | | | | | | | | News Your Way: | | | | | Partners. (USA Today -- Sports)
Original 'Ghostbusters' Cast Onboard For Reboot, Harold Ramis Says Mar 28, 2009
Peter Venkman) and Dan Aykroyd (Dr ... "I'm consulting with them, as is Dan Aykroyd and [original director] Ivan Reitman. "Bill Murray is just waiting for the truckload of money to arrive to get him out of his office," Ramis joked. After taking a jab at his old friend, Ramis assured us that Murray is definitely "in," even though the two haven't communicated directly about the project. "I haven't talked to him about it," Ramis said. "I want to talk to him about it eventually. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Fluke OT goal gives Hawks first winvs. N.J.since '98 Mar 28, 2009
Actor Dan Aykroyd dropped the ceremonial first puck. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
THIRTY-NINE YEARS OF SHORT-TERM MEMORY LOSS Mar 22, 2009
Davis, one half of the comedy team Franken and Davis as in Al Franken, whom Davis met in high school in Minneapolis begins his story in Nov. 1976, recounting a trip he and Dan Aykroyd took to Easter Island ... Davis also quotes Dan Aykroyd's "brave and brilliant" eulogy for John Belushi, which began, "I so did not want to have to do this." It does not occur to the author that this is the ultimate in scene-stealing, Aykroyd making Belushi's premature end all about Aykroyd. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Jung Ji-Hoon, Alyssa Milano, Barack Obama Mar 22, 2009
The actress in "Charmed" is starring alongside the paranormal exterminators in "Ghostbusters: The Video Game." The upcoming action game, written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, features the original film's cast sans Weaver. Players become a "Ghostbusters" recruit who assists the original team to take down ghastly foes. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Alyssa Milano to co-star in 'Ghostbusters' game Mar 21, 2009
The 36-year-old "Charmed" actress is starring alongside the world's most famous paranormal exterminators in "Ghostbusters: The Video Game." The upcoming action game, written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, features the original film's cast sans Weaver. "Obviously, fans of the movie are going to miss Sigourney Weaver," said Milano, who was offered the part of the game's leading lady after Weaver declined to reprise her role as Dana Barrett. (MSNBC -- Technology)
The History Of The Bromance Mar 20, 2009
De Niro and Grodin - The '80s gave us Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte, Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase and even Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzengger. But out of all the buddy pairings, the perfect combination came in "Midnight Run," a foul-mouthed, violent, utterly hilarious film. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ferrell's Bush bids farewell Mar 15, 2009
Dan Aykroyd as Jimmy CarterHis take: An unflappable genius who can do everything from fix a letter sorter to talk down an LSD user. Our take: A funny but fleeting idea. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ghostbusters Multiplayer Details Mar 10, 2009
As they rode along, the vocal talents of Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd chitchatted about why the team can't turn on their proton packs around the general public anymore (lawsuit) while the recruit just reacted. Now when I say that I didn't expect these cutscenes to look so good, I'm not saying that they were uber-realistic or anything. (IGN PC Games)
How 'SNL' Got Its Cones Mar 6, 2009
Writer Tom Davis, who was Al Franken's comedy partner, said the origins included a drug trip he had where his forehead grew 10 inches, a vacation he and Dan Aykroyd took to the statues of Easter Island, the classic "Childhood's End" by Arthur C. Clarke, and Michaels' directive to "put it in the living room." Arriving after Seth Meyers, Paul Shaffer and Lisa Loeb at a book party at Comix to celebrate Davis' memoir, "Thirty-Nine Years of Short-Term Memory Loss," creator Michaels immediately... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Don't miss: The Stone Foxes Mar 5, 2009
They've even gotten a nod from Elwood Blues, a.k.a. Dan Aykroyd, who gave them airplay on his "House of Blues Radio Hour." However you want to label the band, there's no denying that the Foxes have got the chops to call themselves whatever they want. Friday, they headline at Red Devil Lounge, with support from Bhi Bhiman, Strangefeather and Telegraphics. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Apatow's Ghostbusters? Mar 5, 2009
Original GBs Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Ernie Hudson are not signed for the sequel but are reportedly if the script is right. production on GB3 could begin as soon as this fall if everything comes together. (IGN FilmForce)
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UPDATED DAILY Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009. Show Oscar which movies really ruled the year with our 2009 Men's Movie Awards. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Ghostbusters: Tobin's Spirit Guid... Mar 3, 2009
Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis wrote it, so did you just tell them to go write and then you put it into your engine or did you tell them what you could do and they wrote around it ... Dan Aykroyd was a big help in this phase and gave us the in-depth explanation for the equipment and really made it feel right for the game ... - October 15th, 2008 Dan Aykroyd says the game has found its publisher. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Cute koalas call Calgary home Feb 12, 2009
What's On Classifieds. Wed, February 11, 2009. (Canoe.ca)
DVD reviews: Prince Caspian, Wanted Feb 7, 2009
Saturday Night Live: The Complete Fourth Season John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner and the rest of the cast are back in the early days of the late-night comedy show. The seven-disc set packs year fours 20 episodes. (MSNBC -- Movies)
