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Dan Aykroyd Hails Jason Reitman's Saturday Night 'Masterpiece'

Dan Aykroyd says Jason Reitman's 'Saturday Night' is a masterpiece.The new movie tells the true story of the last 90 minutes leading up to sketch comedy show 'Saturday Night Live's first broadcast in 1975 and...

Dan Aykroyd Would Have Spent Life Working As Jail Clerk If Pal Hadn’T Talked Him Into Pursuing Comedy

Dan Aykroyd would have spent his life working as a jail clerk if a friend hadn’t talked him into pursuing comedy and acting.The ‘Ghostbusters’ star, 72, admitted he nearly took a regular job after studying...

Dan Aykroyd 'So Proud' Of All-female Ghostbusters

Dan Aykroyd is "so proud" of the all-female 'Ghostbusters' reboot despite the backlash from fans.The actor - who co-wrote and starred in the original two movies - was an executive producer on the 2016...

Dan Aykroyd 'Thought He Would Retire Five Years Ago'

Dan Aykroyd thought he might have retired "five years ago".The 72-year-old actor has remained part of the film industry through the 'Blues Brothers' and 'Ghostbusters' franchises, and Dan has insisted that he remains "grateful" for...

Finn Wolfhard Loves Spending Time With Ghostbusters Icons On Set

Finn Wolfhard was grateful to spend time with 'Ghostbusters' legends on the set of the latest movie.The 21-year-old actor reprises his role as Trevor Spengler in 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' and embraced the opportunity to work...

Kaia Gerber And Finn Wolfhard Round Out The Cast Of Snl 1975

Kaia Gerber, Finn Wolfhard and Andrew Barth Feldman have been added to the cast of 'SNL 1975'.The trio have boarded the movie based on the real-life behind-the-scenes accounts of the very first episode of 'Saturday...

Dan Aykroyd Haunted By 'S-shaped Spirits' At Family Farmhouse

'Ghostbusters' star Dan Aykroyd was haunted by “three S-shaped spirits” which made him flee his family’s farmhouse in terror.The 71-year-old actor’s family held seances at the property in Ontario for generations as his great-grandfather was...

Jason Reitman Wants The Ghostbusters To Stop Spooks Around The Globe

Jason Reitman wants to make a 'Ghostbusters' movie set in another country. The 46-year-old writer is at the helm of the franchise following 2021's successful sequel 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' and the impending March release of follow-up...

Dan Aykroyd Wants To Pop Up In ‘Ghostbusters’ Sequel After He Dies: ‘As Long As My Family Get Paid!’

Dan Aykroyd is convinced he will be included in a ‘Ghostbusters’ sequel after he dies.The 71-year-old actor shot to movie stardom after playing scientist Ray Stantz in 1984’s ‘Ghostbusters’, and is currently filming a follow-up...

Dan Aykroyd Convinced He Has Asperger’S Even Though Docs Haven’T Diagnosed Him: ‘I Know I Have A Touch Of It!’

Dan Aykroyd is convinced he suffers from Asperger’s even though it’s not been medically diagnosed. The 71-year-old ‘Ghostbusters’ actor gets obsessed with subjects including poltergeists, blues music and booze, which he thinks is a sign...

Vodka-making Dan Aykroyd’S Booze ‘Luck’: ‘I Can Consume Alcohol Moderately And I Don’T Abuse It!’

Dan Aykroyd says he’s “lucky” he doesn’t “abuse” alcohol.‘The Blues Brothers’ actor, 71, is a co-founder of the Crystal Head vodka brand, which comes in skull-shaped bottles, but warned boozing should be done in moderation.Dan...

Ghoul-mad Dan Aykroyd Rows With Spirit Of His Brother: ‘I Tell Him: Will You Just Get In The Ambulance?!’

Dan Aykroyd argues with his brother’s ghost. The afterlife-obsessed ‘Ghostbusters’ actor, 71, was devastated when his younger sibling Peter Aykroyd died aged 65 in 2021 two weeks before his 66th birthday from sepsis caused by...

Ghostbusters: Afterlife Gets December 2023 Release Date

The 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' sequel is set to be released on December 20, 2023.Following the success of the latest film in the iconic supernatural comedy series, Jason Reitman is helming a follow-up that will be released...

Ghostbusters Animated Feature Film In The Works

A new 'Ghostbusters' animated feature film is in the works. Jennifer Kluska and Chris Prynoski are to direct the motion picture, and Brenda Hsueh is to pen the script for Sony Animation.A tweet on the...

Venom 3 And New Ghostbusters Film In The Works

'Venom 3' is in the works. Sony Pictures has confirmed a third movie will be made in the Tom Hardy-led franchise, a follow up of 2021's 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'. The news was confirmed...

Carrie Coon Found It 'Surreal' Starring With Ghostbusters Legends

Carrie Coon admits that it was "surreal" to star alongside 'Ghostbusters' legends in 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'.The 40-year-old actress stars in the latest movie in the franchise as Callie Spengler – the daughter of the late Harold...

Bill Murray Jokes Ghostbusters:afterlife Director Was A 'Pain'

Bill Murray has joked ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ director Jason Reitman was “a pain in the a**” as a child.The 71-year-old actor - along with his co-stars of the original movie, Ernie Hudson, 75, and Dan Aykroyd,...

Dan Aykroyd Is Working On The Great Outdoors Sequel

Dan Aykroyd is working on a sequel to 'The Great Outdoors'.The 69-year-old star is planning to reunite with the 1988 comedy's original director Howard Deutch, and he is trying to find the right actor to...

Ghostbusters: Afterlife Director Jason Reitmen Reveals How They Made The Perfect Slime

Jason Reitman worked hard to bring back the "original-colour slime" for 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'.The filmmaker - whose father Ivan directed the first two movies in the beloved franchise - is at the helm of the upcoming...

Dan Aykroyd Hails Ghostbusters: Afterlife Director Jason Reitman

Dan Aykroyd has described Jason Reitman as the "perfect" person to inherit the 'Ghostbusters' franchise.The 68-year-old actor created the supernatural comedy franchise and returns to the role of Dr. Raymond Stantz for the upcoming 'Ghostbusters:...

Adam Pally Set For John Belushi Biopic

Adam Pally is in talks to star in a John Belushi biopic.The 38-year-old actor is wanted to play the late comedian in the new project, which David Frankel is attached to direct.Belushi was one of...

Jason Reitman Planning Ghostbusters: Afterlife Sequel

Jason Reitman has teased plans for a 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' sequel.The 42-year-old director has helmed the latest film in the iconic supernatural comedy series, which is now slated for release in March 2021, and hinted that...

Dan Aykroyd Writes Moving Essay About Former Fiancee Carrie Fisher

Nearly a month after the terrible news of her death that caused the world to mourn her loss, Carrie Fisher’s one-time fiancé Dan Aykroyd has penned a moving essay about his friend and former lover...

Bill Murray Shows Support For 'Ghostbusters' With Jimmy Kimmel Union

If you're still unsure as to what to think about the upcoming 'Ghostbusters' re-boot starring Melissa McCarthy and others in the originally male lead roles, let the cast of the original movie help you. They...

Judd Apatow: 'Haters Of Ghostbusters Reboot Are Probably Trump Supporters'

Director Judd Apatow, who helmed Trainwreck and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, has hit out at those who’ve criticised the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot. Speaking to Uproxx, the director say that those who bash the female-led reboot are...

Dan Aykroyd Claims 'Ghostbusters' Is Funnier And Scarier Than The Original

The new 'Ghostbusters' movie starring female actresses in the originally male roles has been dividing opinions lately. Fans of the original aren't necessarily taking to the idea kindly, but they'd be interested to know that...

Dan Aykroyd And John Belushi's Widow Set To Pitch 'Blues Brothers' Animated Series To Networks

Dan Aykroyd is working with John Belushi’s widow to make a re-boot of their legendary movie The Blues Brothers as a primetime animated series, which they intend to pitch to networks and streaming platforms soon,...

Second City Theatre Offices Destroyed By Fire

The blaze ripped through part of the Second City comedy complex on Wednesday (26Aug15), but spared the theatre, which some of America's top comedians once called home. Investigators believe the fire started...

Bill Murray Confirmed As Making Appearance In 'Ghostbusters' Reboot

Original Ghostbuster Bill Murray has been confirmed as making an appearance in Paul Feig’s upcoming all female reboot of the franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 64 year old actor played Dr. Peter Venkman...

Dan Aykroyd To Play Cab Driver In New Ghostbusters Film

The actor, who played Dr. Raymond Stantz in the original two movies, has been involved in the reboot since its inception, but now it appears he won't have a leading or a supporting...

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