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Zack Sharf Jamie Lee Curtis recently told People magazine that she felt “embarrassed” going nude for “Trading Places” when she was 21 years old. Curtis starred as a call girl in the John Landis-directed 1983 comedy opposite Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy. Curtis appears topless in the film.“I was 21 years old and the part required Ophelia to take off her dress,” Curtis said.

Animal House to Ghostbusters. Known for bawdy comedies that caught the spirit of their time, Reitman’s big break came with the raucous, college fraternity send-up National Lampoon’s Animal House, which he produced. Reitman, who died peacefully in his sleep, directed Bill Murray in his first starring role in the summer camp flick Meatballs, and then again in 1981’s Stripes, but his most significant success came with 1984’s Ghostbusters.

“What we’re all trying to say is that this has become not special,” Steve Martin told John Mulaney during his SNL Five Timers club initiation.

Saturday Night Live and, more recently, the Dan Harmon comedy Community, which he left after reported conflicts with Harmon and other cast members.When asked by CBS Sunday Morning about his negative experiences with his former collaborators who called him a “jerk”, Chase said: “I guess you’d have to ask them. I don’t give a crap.”He added: “I am who I am. And I like where… who I am.

Dan Aykroyd, 69, is speaking out after the devastating death of Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman. The actor, who was one of the cast members of the original 1984 supernatural comedy film about ghost hunters, released a statement on Twitter about the iconic creator, who died at the age of 75 on Feb. 12.

LOS ANGELES -- Ivan Reitman had his army of well-known collaborators but the filmmaker and producer’s influence extended beyond that too, as evidenced by the tributes that poured in at the news of his sudden passing at age 75.Dan Aykroyd, who Reitman has known since his days in television in Toronto, said that the loss of his “friend, collaborator, champion and one of the last creative talents of the big screen era crumples” him. His son, filmmaker Jason Reitman, who took over the “Ghostbusters” franchise last year, wrote on Twitter that he’s “lost his hero.”But Reitman also helped more than few behind the scenes, including filmmakers like Todd Phillips and Phil Lord, who offered their own stories of working with him.———“I’ve lost my hero. All I want is the chance to tell my father one more story.

Dan Aykroyd, who not only played the role of the brilliant Dr. Raymond Stantz in Ghostbusters, but was a creative force behind the supernatural comedy blockbusters as well, expressed his sympathies today about Ivan Reitman’s death.

Ivan Reitman has died, his family said in a statement on Monday. He was 75. Reitman, who will be remembered for his work in classic Hollywood comedies like National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978) and Ghostbusters (1984), died peacefully in his sleep, his family told the Associated Press.

Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind beloved comedies from "Animal House" to "Ghostbusters," has died. He was 75.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorThe comedy community and “Ghostbusters” fans everywhere are remembering Ivan Reitman, who died Saturday at 75. Actors and filmmakers, including several people who worked closely with Reitman, paid tribute to the Canadian director and producer who directed the megahit “Ghostbusters” and helped ignite the movie careers of comedians including Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.Reitman also directed “Meatballs” and “Stripes,” and produced films including “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” “Space Jam,” “Up in the Air” and last year’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.”Tom Rothman, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said in a statement, “Tonight, the lady with the torch weeps, as do all of us at Columbia, and film lovers around the world. Ivan Reitman was an inseparable part of this studio’s legacy, but more than that he was a friend.

Chris Morris Music ReporterProducer-director Ivan Reitman, whose wildly successful comedies of the ‘70s and ‘80s included the blockbuster spookfest “Ghostbusters,” died in his sleep on Feb. 12, his family confirmed to the Associated Press.

Director Paul Feig called out Sony for not including his 2016 lady-led "Ghostbusters" film in an upcoming collector's edition box set.  Feig directed the reboot of the franchise that starred comedians Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones as well as "Thor" actor Chris Hemsworth.The film also included cameos by living stars of the original and fan-beloved original two "Ghostbusters" films Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe proton pack from 1984’s “Ghostbusters” is back in “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” Used in the original film by the team of paranormal sleuths played by Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson, the pack’s gun blasts a bright stream of light that sounds like a sizzling electric current followed by an explosion.That’s just one of the few aural easter eggs the film contains.Director Jason Reitman needed help on the teaser trailer for the new film, which

NEW YORK -- Peter Aykroyd, an Emmy-nominated actor and writer on “Saturday Night Live” for the 1979-80 season who later worked with older brother, Dan, on everything from a TV show about the paranormal to such films as “Dragnet” and “Coneheads,” has died at age 66.In a brief statement Monday to The Associated Press, Dan Aykroyd cited the medical examiner in Spokane, Washington, and said that his brother "succumbed to septicemia from an internal infection precipitated by an untreated abdominal

Peter Aykroyd was a former cast member and writer for “Saturday Night Live” who was Dan Aykroyd’s brother.Canandian born actor Peter Aykroyd was a featured cast member and writer for “Saturday Night Live” from 1979-1980. On “SNL,,” he starred in the short film “Java Junkie.” Before “SNL,” he was a member of the Second City comedy troupe in Toronto.

via a post on NBC’s official “SNL” Twitter account. His official cause of death has not been disclosed at this time.The on-air tribute came in the form of Schiller short film that Aykroyd starred in: “The Java Junkie.” The classic noir parody featured Aykroyd as an over-caffeinated character buzzing around town to fix his coffee addiction.

Dan Aykroyd, was 66.Peter's death was announced during 's most recent episode, which was hosted by Simu Liu, when a title card appeared onscreen that read, «Peter Aykroyd 1955-2021.»The sketch series also paid tribute to the late comedian by sharing , a short film that he starred in, on Twitter.No further details about his death have been revealed.Peter Aykroyd 1955-2021 SNL '79-'80 «The Java Junkie» pic.twitter.com/5IJWJTezgzLike his brother, Peter began his career in the Second City comedy

Saturday Night Live cast member and writer, and brother of Dan Aykroyd, has died aged 66.His passing was announced during SNL (November 20), hosted by Shang-Chi star Simu Liu, which aired a clip from a short film starring the actor titled Java Junkie.

Peter Aykroyd, former Saturday Night Live cast member and writer and brother of actor Dan Aykroyd, has sadly passed away.

J. Kim Murphy administratorPeter Aykroyd, the former cast member and writer on “Saturday Night Live” and brother to Dan Aykroyd, has died.

Peter Aykroyd, an Emmy-nominated writer, former "Saturday Night Live" cast member and brother to Dan Aykroyd, died at age 66.  The popular sketch comedy series paid tribute to Aykroyd during this week’s episode of the show, which was hosted by "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" actor Simu Liu.The show briefly showed a card revealing Aykroyd's death that was displayed along with a picture of him from when he was a featured player on the show from 1979-1980.  Later in the night, the

Peter Aykroyd, younger brother of Dan Aykroyd, has died at age 66.

Ghostbusters reunited on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ahead of the release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife.Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson all appeared on the popular chat show to discuss their involvement in the sequel.

The original cast of "Ghostbusters" reunited on late-night to promote the upcoming third installment in the franchise, "Ghostbusters: Afterlife."  Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson captured lightning in a bottle in 1984 when they starred alongside the late Harold Ramis in the fan-beloved film about a group of men who open a sort-of exterminator business to help people deal with ghosts haunting them.The film spawned an equally beloved sequel in 1989 and a non-canonical reboot in 2016.

reunion!Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson reunited at the premiere in New York City on Monday, where they remembered their late co-star and dear friend Harold Ramis, as well as shared how it felt to suit up again.«Well, he would always be on time, so he would have already made us look bad,» said Murray of Ramis while chatting with ET's Lauren Zima. «He was very punctual and he would be just looking at us, staring at us.

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson resurrected the original Ghostbusters last night for appearances on two NBC late-night programs, promoting the upcoming sequel Ghostbusters: Afterlife on bothThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon andLate Night With Seth Meyers.

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson reunited to talk about the new “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” movie on Monday’s “Tonight Show”.

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reunion!Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson reunited at the premiere in New York City on Monday, where they remembered their late co-star and dear friend Harold Ramis, as well as shared how it felt to suit up again.«Well, he would always be on time, so he would have already made us look bad,» said Murray of Ramis while chatting with ET's Lauren Zima. «He was very punctual and he would be just looking at us, staring at us.

Paul Rudd hits the red carpet at the premiere of his brand new movie, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, held at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Monday night (November 15) in New York City.

When something’s lurking in your neighborhood, who are you going to call? The original Ghostbusters film not only catapulted its stars to comedic acclaim, but it also spawned multiple sequels and reboots.

Dan Aykroyd doesn’t see any need to offend people.

Get ready to go on another mission from God.

Blues Brothers documentary about the film’s classic characters is in development with Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi’s estate.The series will be made up of previously unseen material, and will chart the music and the legacy of the classic characters, who were originally concocted by the actors for a Saturday Night Live sketch.Aykroyd, Belushi’s widow Judith Belushi-Pisano and son Lucas Pisano will all collaborate for the series, which is being made with Utopia Originals.“Last year, The Blues

No one seems more determined to will their franchise into being than Ivan Reitman and his Ghost Corps. company.

Behind-the-scenes documentaries are far from being a new, groundbreaking piece of filmic art—from countless behind-the-scenes looks at uber-franchises “Star Wars” and the MCU to fascinating peeks into previously untold stories (2015’s excellent ‘Fantastic Four’ doc, “Doomed”) or cult classics (“Jodorowsky’s Dune”).