Bill Murray recalls thinking Ghostbusters was the 'best thing I'd ever seen' when given the script

With Jason Reitman‘s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” reboot set to reunite the original cast, it seems we’ve entered the timeline full of reboots of iconic comedies made by Harold Ramis and Bill Murray that may get revived soon. That’s right, campers, we could have a “Groundhog Day” TV show in the works, according to Stephen Tobolowsky, who played Ned Ryerson in the original film and would reprise his role in the TV show.

Hamilton fans got a glimpse inside the room where it happened when the Tony-winning Broadway show arrived on Disney Plus on July 3. What was once the hardest ticket in town to get your hands on, has become available to fans all over the world on Disney’s new streaming service.

Ernie Hudson got candid about his role in the original “Ghostbusters” films being cut down and whether or not he thinks race played a factor. Hudson played Winston Zeddemore, who joins the movie later than the other three actors, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and the late Harold Ramis.The actor previously revealed that the character was supposed to show up much earlier in the movie with a significantly richer back story.

during quarantines is difficult, but remaking a beloved classic with an all-star cast? That seems downright inconceivable. And yet, that's exactly what Jason Reitman has done.

. Created at home amid quarantine and using their household items, the Quibi project sees Sophie Turner,Joe Jonas,Diego Luna, Jennifer Garner, Common and many more celebs filming their own scene to recreate a portion of the 1987 film.In the first look, shared by on Friday, Josh Gad plays Fred Savage's original character with Rob Reiner as the grandfather telling the story, originally played by Peter Falk.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorCentral Park star and co-creator Josh Gad said on NBC’s Today this morning that replacing Kristen Bell as the voice of a mixed-race character on the Apple TV+ series was “frankly an easy decision to make.” Watch the clip above.The move to have a TBA black actor voice the Molly character was announced Wednesday.

Kristen Bell will not return as the voice of “Central Park‘s” mixed race Molly, should Apple TV+ renew the animated musical comedy for a second season.The animated series’ producing team of Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad, Nora Smith, Halstead Sullivan and Sanjay Shah made the announcement on Wednesday, saying in a statement, “Kristen Bell is an extraordinarily talented actress who joined the cast of ‘Central Park’ from nearly the first day of the show’s development — before there was even a character

Bill Murray may be known for his incredible acting in comedy films such as classics like “Ghostbusters” and “Caddyshack,” but he’s also a man that doesn’t mind voicing an animal every now and then. Of course, we all know he voiced animals in Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” and “Fantastic Mr.

Anne Hathaway and Bill Murray are set to star in Bum's Rush, with Aaron Schneider directing for CAA Media Finance and Rocket Science. Robert Duvall is in talks to join the indie buddy movie, which sees Hathaway play a custom boot maker who crosses paths with a stray dog, Bum, voiced by Bill Murray.

Dave McNary Film ReporterAnne Hathaway and Bill Murray are starring in the canine drama “Bum’s Rush,” with Robert Duvall in talks to come on board.Rocket Science announced the castings on Tuesday at the virtual Cannes Market. CAA Media Finance represents the domestic rights, with Rocket Science handling international sales.Aaron Schneider, who directed the upcoming Tom Hanks war drama “Greyhound,” is helming “Bum’s Rush” from C.

Also Read: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway Join Cate Blanchett in 'Armageddon Time'“Bum’s Rush” is being presented to buyers at this week’s virtual Cannes market. CAA Media Finance is representing the domestic rights, with Rocket Science handling international sales.“I am so happy to reunite with my ‘Get Low’ collaborators Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and C.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorBill Murray and Anne Hathaway are set to star in canine pic Bum’s Rush, which Rocket Science is launching sales on at the Cannes virtual market.

Let’s be honest, Quibi isn’t doing so hot right now. We are just over two months post-launch and the fledgling streaming service isn’t taking off in the way the executives could have hoped.

Director Jason Reitman is already at work on the fourth Ghostbusters movie even though the COVID-19 lockdown forced him to delay the release of the latest sequel to 2021.

Funnyman John Candy was originally approached to play Sigourney Weaver’s neighbour-turned-sidekick in the Ghostbusters movies.

“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” — also joined the laid-back Zoom call, along with Gad’s fellow super-fan Kumail Nanjiani, theme song writer-performer Ray Parker Jr. and several actors who contributed smaller roles in the blockbuster supernatural comedy.The crew recalled some of their favorite moments from the shoot.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterKacey Musgraves, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Bill Murray, Eric Church and Stephen Colbert are just a few of the many artists confirmed for “Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine,” an online celebration of the legendary singer-songwriter, who died earlier this year of coronavirus complications.The show will premiere Thursday, June 11 at 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT/4:30pm PT across multiple platforms including Prine’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitch

Ghostbusters are set to reunite for the latest edition of Josh Gad’s ‘Reunited Apart’ series.The Frozen star has previously brought together the stars of movies such as The Goonies and The Lord of the Rings for a series of lockdown reunions.The latest edition will focus on Ghostbusters – which was teased at the end of Gad’s Lord of the Rings reunion with the movie’s famous theme song.It is currently unclear which specific cast members will take part, though fans should expect the likes of Bill