Paul Rudd attends the premiere of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” at AMC Lincoln Sq. 13 on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in New York. Plans had been introduced just lately for an animated “Ghostbusters” collection in addition to a sequel to “Afterlife.” Evan Agostini, Invision by way of Related Press
Two giant developments and lots of extra surprises had been in retailer for the “Ghostbusters” fan neighborhood this week, as director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Gil Kenan introduced not solely the sequel to 2021’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” but in addition a Netflix animated collection. Whereas particulars are scarce on the latest additions to the franchise, right here’s what has been launched so far.
Particulars in regards to the latest releases stem from “Ecto-Fest,” Sony Footage’ occasion to have a good time Ghostbusters Day (coated by the official Ghostbusters Twitter). Forged and crew from each the unique “Ghostbusters” and the way more current reboot to the collection had been in attendance, and the festivities included various bulletins that had followers grabbing their proton packs.
The sequel to “Afterlife”was introduced on the occasion, and although the official title has but to be launched, a codename has been given rather than its moniker. Reitman was quoted by the official Ghostbusters Twitter account, saying, “The final time we noticed Ecto-1, it was driving again into Manhattan: the house of Ghostbusters. That’s the place our story begins. The code title is FIREHOUSE.”
“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” grossed greater than $204 million on the field workplace, a decent quantity contemplating the pandemic’s near-fatal blow to the movie show trade.
Egon Spengler’s descendants, featured in “Afterlife,” aren’t the one new ghostbusters on radar. In an unique report for Selection, Joe Otterson wrote that Netflix is ready to develop the latest Ghostbusters collection. Reitman and Kenan will act as govt producers.
The upcoming animated collection will “navigate an unexplored period of the Ghostbusters canon,” in accordance with the official Ghostbusters Twitter.
An animated movie is within the works, too, that includes the skills of administrators Jennifer Kluska and Chris Prynoski to steer the venture. From Prynoski’s Twitter: “As a lifelong #Ghostbusters fan, my mind has exploded. I’m honored that @JasonReitman and @gilkenan have entrusted Jenn and me to direct this animated function! Excuse me whereas I choose my brains up off the ground now so we are able to go make this film.”
Lastly, the “Ghostbusters” franchise is taking a step away from the silver display to department out with alternate mediums. In coordination with Darkish Horse Comics, a restricted version comedian ebook is ready to be launched on the finish of subsequent yr, and develop upon the unique 1984 story. A VR online game (Ghostbusters VR Academy) is ready to launch to the Ps VR2 and the Meta Quest 2, giving gamers the prospect to go well with up, man the proton packs and drive a brand new mannequin of the ECTO, Selection reported.
“Between gaming, comics, tv and flicks, we're going to inform the untold historical past of ‘Ghostbusters’ whereas reaching into the longer term with characters you haven’t met from locations you haven’t gone,” Kenan mentioned at Ecto-Fest.