Ghostbusters great expectations: What's at stake?

Ghostbustersmight be one of the biggest comedies of the summer but its box office expectations are no laughing matter. Can it survive and thrive under this magnitude of scrutiny? Online trolls whined the filmmakers ruined their childhood, and worse. Ghostbustersis also laden with the pressure of its own creation. Which isnt to say a film starring women in the lead roles cant achieve box office success. Half of those are theHunger Gamesmovies....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Ronnie Best

Ghostbusters Premiere: See Photos of Fans and Stars

See stars and fans at theGhostbusterspremiere, ahead. Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Sony/AP Images Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Sony/AP Images Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Sony/AP Images Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Sony/AP Images Gregg DeGuire/WireImage JB Lacroix/WireImage Gregg DeGuire/WireImage Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Sony/AP Images Barry King/Getty Images Blair Raughley/Invision for Sony/AP Images Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Blair Raughley/Invision for Sony/AP Images Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Sony/AP Images Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images Todd Williamson/Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Joshua Lee

Ghostbusters proton pack video revealed

The first trailer for theGhostbustersreboot includesplenty of Easter eggs honoring the franchises history, but another already surprise has revealed even more about the films evolution from its predecessors. Busting ghosts requires some serious equipment, and a new behind-the-scenes video for the film details the creation of the new proton packs used in the latest film. The video itself was squirreled away on a website related to the new film that viewers discovered thanks to the trailer....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Rebecca Diaz

Ghostbusters reboot cast gets slimed, and lives to talk about it

His production team spent months whipping up different batches of the corn syrup/glycerine mixture to get the right formulas. It needed to ooze in some instances, glide in others. I had no idea how complicated it would be, says production designer Jefferson Sage (Spy). Credit: Hopper Stone The special effects guy would mix up batches and play with it. Then he would make videos dumping slime on the ground, squirting it out of a hose....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Beth Boyer

Ghostbusters reboot end credits explained by Paul Feig

‘Why do I want to waste one frame of film when I can entertain the audience?’ Those who have seen the newGhostbusters, know the films fun doesnt stop once the credits begin to roll. In fact, some may argue thats when it all begins… again. Credit: Hopper Stone Plus, did he just reveal secrets to the sequel? (Warning: Spoilers ahead) TheGhostbustersend credits are (proton) packed full of delicious goodies. I still really wanted this dance scene, says Feig....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Melissa Arellano

Ghostbusters reboot: Chris Hemsworth seen in new photos

Nice specs, Chris Hemsworth. On Wednesday, Feigtweetedthat the first full trailer for the film will arrive around the end of this month. Sony also released new photos of the four leading ladies, which you could see below. Hopper Stone Ghostbustersarrives in theaters on July 15. Hopper Stone Hopper Stone Hopper Stone *© 2016 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved.*ALL IMAGES ARE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. SALE, DUPLICATION OR TRANSFER OF THIS MATERIAL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Bob Mcintyre

Ghostbusters reviews roundup: Have critics answered the call?

Lets just hope everyone will enjoy the view. Is it a great movie? My 18-year-old really loved it and that meant a lot more to me than anything. Credit: Hopper Stone Check out more critical takes on FeigsGhostbustersrevival below. Chris Nashawaty (Entertainment Weekly) So why does Ghostbusters feel so restrained? Even Chris Hemsworth, as the Ghostbusters dim, beefcake receptionist, is funny for a while. I want to see that movie....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Grant Wilkins

Ghostbusters reviews: what critics are saying about this week's new releases

Ghostbusters Opens July 15. So why does Ghostbusters feel so restrained? Even Chris Hemsworth, as the Ghostbusters dim, beefcake receptionist, is funny for a while. Credit: Hopper Stone/SMPSP, David Lee I want to see that movie.C+ Read the full EW review. Rotten Tomatoes: 73% Metacritic: 60 The Infiltrator Now playing. Nor is it a particularly disappointing one. Its not as good as Blue Jasmine, but its better than his last two films with Emma Stone....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Bonnie Turner

Ghostbusters stars praise Chris Hemsworth's improv skills

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Did anyone get to make out with Chris Hemsworth? McKINNON:On camera? JONES:Chris is so gorgeous but the most normal person you will ever meet. Credit: Hopper Stone Its not even fair how sweet and normal he is. He loves his kids. He loves his wife. Its just too much. WIIG:It was so specific and kind of odd, which is the best kind of improv. We couldnt understand where he came up with that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Carl West

Ghostbusters trailer video debuts

Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones aren’t afraid of no ghosts. Its 9 a.m. Ghostbusters! Time to watch the trailer of what should be one of summers biggest hits. Credit: Hopper Stone Purists will not be disappointed. What more could you ask for? This man [Feig] has put himself out there, getting the worst tweets. So to see this warm energy from the fans means a lot....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Lucas Morrow

Ghostbusters weather reporter Sian Welby on hilarious homages

Naturally, the movie-lovers here at EW took notice too. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: These are so fun! How did you start doing them? But I have to admit, I probably did it about 10 minutes before my broadcast. So I didnt have time to really prep! Everyone loved how subtle it was, and I didnt smile or make it too cheesy. And that was the start really of whats now become my career!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Michael Harper

Ghostbusters, Lyft to give Ecto-1 rides to passengers

Plus, go inside the famous Ghost-mobile as EW takes a joy ride Melissa McCarthy and her crew have taken their turn in the Ecto-1 and soon fans will get their chance too. To celebrate the release of the upcomingGhostbustersfilm, Sony Pictures has partnered with Lyft to launch Ghost Mode, which will give passengers in select cities the chance to ride in an iconic Ecto-1. Prospective Lyft riders will just need to toggle into the mode to request the free ride in original Ecto-1s from the new film and replicas....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Jeremy Perkins

Ghostbusters: Chris Hemsworth impressed costars with his improv skills

The actor better known as Thor kills it on the set of the upcoming comedy Chris Hemsworth was nervous. Turns out, the man had nothing to worry about. I told him not to worry. He wouldnt have to come up with anything if he didnt want to, says Feig. I remember looking at [screenwriter] Katie [Dippold] like, Did you write that for him? And she said no. He just turned out to be this amazing improviser, says Feig....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Scott Rivera