The Ghostbusters series
Directed by	Ivan Reitman
Produced by	Ivan Reitman Bernie Brillstein (Ghostbusters)
Written by	Dan Aykroyd Harold Ramis
Starring	Bill Murray Dan Aykroyd Sigourney Weaver Harold Ramis Rick Moranis Ernie Hudson
Music by	Elmer Bernstein (Ghostbusters) Randy Edelman (Ghostbusters II)
Cinematography	László Kovács (Ghostbusters) Michael Chapman (Ghostbusters II)
Editing by	Sheldon Kahn David E. Ivan Reitman (born October 27, 1946) is a Canadian film producer and director Bernard J "Bernie" Brillstein (Born April 26, 1931, in New York City, Died New York - August 7, 2008, in Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning Canadian-American Harold Allen Ramis (born November 21, 1944) is an American actor director and writer specializing in comedy For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an Sigourney Weaver (born October 8, 1949) is an Academy Award -nominated American actress, best known for her roles as Lt Frederick Alan "Rick" Moranis (born April 18, 1953) is a retired Canadian Actor, Comedian and Musician, Ernest Lee Hudson (born December 17 1945) is an American Actor. Elmer Bernstein ( April 4 1922 - 18 August 2004) was an Academy and two-time Golden Globe award winning American Randy Edelman (born June 10, 1947) is an American film and TV score Composer. László Kovács may refer to László Kovács (cinematographer, Hollywood Cinematographer originally from Hungary László Kovács (politician Michael Chapman may refer to Mike Chapman, record producer Michael Chapman (bassoonist Michael Chapman (cinematographer Sheldon Kahn is a BAFTA Award winning Film editor and producer. Blewitt (Ghostbusters) Donn Cambern(Ghostbusters II)
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date(s)	1984 – 1989
Running time	Ghostbusters; 107 mins Ghostbusters II; 102 mins
Country	United States
Language	English
Gross revenue	US$341,737,727(est. Donn Cambern (born October 29 1929) is an Academy Award nominated film editor }} Columbia Pictures Industries Inc is an American Film production and distribution company Events The Walt Disney Company founds Touchstone Pictures to release movies with subject matter deemed inappropriate for the Disney name Events Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton Georgia for $20 million The United States of America —commonly referred to as the English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States )

Ghostbusters is a science-fantasy comedy film franchise created in 1984. The two films center around a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and capture ghosts for a living. The first film was simply titled Ghostbusters, and was released on June 8, 1984 by Columbia Pictures. Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) }} Columbia Pictures Industries Inc is an American Film production and distribution company The film became a pop culture phenomenon, leading to a sequel, three animated television shows, a novel, a comic series, various video games, a large number of action figures, a theme park attraction, and other merchandise.

Development

The concept of the first film was inspired by Dan Aykroyd's own fascination with the paranormal, and it was conceived by Aykroyd as a vehicle for himself and friend and fellow Saturday Night Live alum John Belushi. Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning Canadian-American Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City John Adam Belushi ( January 24, 1949 – March 5, 1982) was an American Comedian, Actor and Musician ^[1] Aykroyd came up with Ghostbusters after reading an article about quantum physics and parapsychology in the American Society of Psychical Research Journal and then watching movies like Ghostchasers. Aykroyd thought, "Let's redo one of those old ghost comedies, but let's use the research that's being done today. Even at that time, there was plausible research that could point to a device that could capture ectoplasm or materialization; at least visually. "^[2]

The original story as written by Aykroyd was much more ambitious -- and unfocused -- than what would be eventually filmed; in Aykroyd's original vision, a group of Ghostbusters would travel through time, space and other dimensions taking on huge ghosts (of which the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man was just one of many). A ghost is said to be the apparition of a Deceased person frequently similar in appearance to that person and usually encountered in places she or he frequented Also, the Ghostbusters wore S.W.A.T.-like outfits and used wands instead of Proton Packs to fight the ghosts; Ghostbusters storyboards show them wearing riotsquad-type helmets with movable transparent visors. SWAT ( Special Weapons And Tactics) is an elite special operations tactical unit in American Police departments similar to the Taiwan Thunder Squad See also Pre-production Storyboards are graphic organizers such as a series of Illustrations or Images displayed in sequence for the purpose of Riot control refers to the measures used by police military or other forces to control, disperse and arrest civilians that are involved in a Riot, demonstration A helmet is a form of Protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries a variation of the hat A visor is a surface that protects the eyes, such as shading them from the sun or other bright light or protecting them from objects ^[3] The original draft of the script written by Aykroyd was very large, compared to a "phone book" by director Ivan Reitman. Ivan Reitman (born October 27, 1946) is a Canadian film producer and director ^[4]

Aykroyd pitched his story to director / producer Ivan Reitman, who liked the basic idea but immediately saw the budgetary impossibilities demanded by Aykroyd's first draft. Ivan Reitman (born October 27, 1946) is a Canadian film producer and director At Reitman's suggestion, the story was given a major overhaul, eventually evolving into the final screenplay which Aykroyd and Ramis hammered out over the course of a few months in a Martha's Vineyard bomb shelter (according to Ramis on the DVD Commentary Track for the movie). See also Pre-production Screenwriting A screenplay or script is a written plan authored by a Screenwriter, for a Film or Television Martha's Vineyard (adjoining the smaller Chappaquiddick Island) is an Island off the US east coast to the south of Cape Cod, both For the general article about fortified structures see Bunker. Aykroyd and Ramis initially wrote the script with roles written especially for Belushi, Eddie Murphy and John Candy. Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy (born April 3 1961 is an Academy Award -nominated Golden Globe - Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American John Franklin Candy (October 31 1950 &ndash March 4 1994 was a Canadian Comedian and Actor. However, Belushi died due to a drug overdose during the writing of the screenplay, and neither Murphy nor Candy could commit to the movie due to prior engagements, so stubAykroyd and Ramis shifted some of these changes around and polished a basic, yet sci-fi oriented screenplay for their final draft.

In addition to Aykroyd's high-concept basic premise and Ramis' skill at grounding the fantastic elements with a realistic setting, the film benefits from Bill Murray's semi-improvisational performance as Peter Venkman, the character initially intended for Belushi. The extent of Murray's improvisation while delivering his lines varies wildly with every re-telling of the making of the film; some say he never even read the script, and improvised so much he deserves a writing credit, while others insist that he only improvised a few lines, and used his deadpan comic delivery to make scripted lines seem spontaneous.

With the first DVD release of the film on the 15th anniversary of the original theatrical release, many original concepts of the film were revealed, based on the storyboard artwork: Louis Tully was originally to be a conservative man in a business suit played by comedian John Candy, but Candy was unable to commit to the role. Conservatism is a term used to describe political philosophies that favour Tradition, where tradition refers to various religious cultural or nationally defined The man's suit of clothes is a set of garments which are crafted from the same cloth John Franklin Candy (October 31 1950 &ndash March 4 1994 was a Canadian Comedian and Actor. The role was taken by Rick Moranis, portraying Louis as a geek. The word geek is a Slang term noting individuals as "a peculiar or otherwise odd person especially one who is perceived to be overly obsessed with one or more things Gozer was originally going to appear in the form of Ivo Shandor as a slender, unremarkable man in a suit played by Paul Reubens. ^[5] In the end, the role was played by Yugoslavian model Slavitza Jovan, whose Eastern European accent (later dubbed by Paddi Edwards) caused "choose and perish" to sound like "Jews and berries". Paddi Edwards ( December 9, 1931 &ndash October 18, 1999) was an American Actress.

Winston Zeddemore was written with Eddie Murphy in mind, but he had to decline the role as he was filming Beverly Hills Cop at the same time. Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy (born April 3 1961 is an Academy Award -nominated Golden Globe - Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American Beverly Hills Cop is a 1984 American action - Comedy film directed by Martin Brest and starring Eddie Murphy When Murphy had the role, Zeddemore was going to be hired much earlier in the film, and would accompany the trio on their hunt for Slimer at the hotel and be slimed in place of Peter Venkman. Ghostbusters is a comedy film franchise created in 1984 The two films center around a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and capture ghosts When Ernie Hudson took over, it was decided that he be brought in later to indicate how the Ghostbusters were struggling to keep up with the outbreak of ghosts. Ernest Lee Hudson (born December 17 1945) is an American Actor.

Gozer's temple was the biggest and most expensive set ever to be constructed at that time. In order to properly light it and create the physical effects for the set, other stages needed to be shut down and all their power diverted over to the set. The hallway sets for the Sedgewick Hotel were originally built for the movie Rich and Famous in 1981 and patterned after the Algonquin Hotel in New York City, where Reitman originally wanted to do the hotel bust. Rich and Famous is a 1981 comedy drama film made by Jaquet and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The Algonquin Hotel is a historic hotel located at 59 West 44th Street in Manhattan ( New York, New York) The Biltmore Hotel was chosen because the large lobby allowed for a tracking shot of the Ghostbusters in complete gear for the first time. The New York Biltmore Hotel was a luxury Hotel in New York City founded by John McEntee Bowman. In Motion picture terminology, a tracking shot (also known as a dolly shot or trucking shot) is a segment in which the camera is mounted on a wheeled platform Dana Barrett and Louis Tully's apartments were constructed across two stages and were actually on the other side of their doors in the hallway, an unusual move in filmmaking.

A problem arose during filming when it was discovered that a show was produced in 1975 by Filmation for CBS called The Ghost Busters, starring Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker. For the unrelated isometric graphics engine used by Ultimate Play the Game in their 8-bit computer games see Filmation engine. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Not to be confused with Ghostbusters. The Ghost Busters was a live-action children's Television series that ran from Lawrence Samuel "Larry" Storch (born January 8, 1923) is an American actor best known for his comedic television roles including voiceover Forrest Tucker ( February 12, 1919 - October 25, 1986) was an American Actor in both movies and Television (It should be noted that this show's title is written as two words instead of one word like the 1984 movie. ) Columbia Pictures prepared a list of alternative names just in case the rights could not be secured, but during the filming of the crowd for the final battle, the extras were all chanting "Ghostbusters", which inspired the producers to insist that the studio buy the rights to the name. }} Columbia Pictures Industries Inc is an American Film production and distribution company For the test screening of Ghostbusters, half of the ghost effects were missing, not yet having been completed by the production team. The audience response was still enthusiastic, and the ghost elements were completed for the official theatrical release shortly thereafter.

Overview

Technology

Ghostbusters equipment is the equipment used by the Ghostbusters in the 1984 film and all subsequent Ghostbusters fiction used to aid in the capture and containment of ghosts. Events The Walt Disney Company founds Touchstone Pictures to release movies with subject matter deemed inappropriate for the Disney name Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is A ghost is said to be the apparition of a Deceased person frequently similar in appearance to that person and usually encountered in places she or he frequented In addition to the main technology used in the series, a script draft for Ghostbusters III includes the Ghostbusters developing a machine to transport themselves to an alternate Manhattan to save New York. Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York ^[6]

Ghost capture

See also: Proton pack

The main equipment used by the Ghostbusters to capture ghosts is the Proton Pack: a reportedly unlicensed nuclear accelerator which fires a proton stream that polarizes with the negatively charged energy of a ghost allowing it to be held in the stream while active. The Proton Pack is a fictional piece of nuclear accelerative machinery created by the Ghostbusters. The Proton Pack is a fictional piece of nuclear accelerative machinery created by the Ghostbusters. The proton ( Greek πρῶτον / proton "first" is a Subatomic particle with an Electric charge of one positive The proton packs' particle throwers were originally portrayed as wands worn on each arm. In current versions, it consists of a hand-held wand ("Proton Gun" or particle thrower) connected to a backpack-sized particle accelerator, also referred to as a "positron collider" in the first movie. The hands ( med / lat: manus pl manūs are the two intricate prehensile multi- Fingered body parts normally located at the end of each arm of a

The Slime Blower is seen and developed in the movie Ghostbusters II, this piece of equipment is a metal tank strapped to the back of its user, with an attached sprayer used to project streams of the psychomagnetheric "mood slime" that has emotionally been positively reinforced, rather than negatively. SLIME, the Superior Lisp Interaction Mode for Emacs, is an Emacs mode for developing Common Lisp applications Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. A toy Slime Blower was released with the Kenner Real Ghostbusters toyline, known as the Ecto-Charger Pack. Unique to the Ghostbusters comics, the "Ecto-Splat" is a flamethrower-like device similar to the Slime Blower. A flamethrower is a mechanical device designed to project a long controllable stream of Fire. It fires a hard jet of ectoplasm, which can damage or break up ghosts. Ectoplasm (from the Greek ektos "outside" + plasma "something formed or molded" is a term coined by Charles Richet to denote a substance or Spiritual As it fires it makes a noise spelled "zzax". is a one volume manga created by Tsutomu Nihei as a prequel to his ten-volume work Blame!.

The Ghostbusters also use equipment to hunt and find ghosts, such as a PKE meter, Ecto-Goggles, and a Ghost Sniffer. A PKE meter is a handheld device, used in locating and measuring Psycho-Kinetic Energy, which is a unique environmental byproduct emitted by ghosts. The device's most prominent feature are winged arms that raise and lower in relation to the amount of PKE detected while a digital display gives an exact reading for the operator. The Giga meter is a device similar to the PKE meter, featured in Ghostbusters II. Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. As explained by Egon in the original script, the Giga meter measures PKE in GeV, or giga-electronvolts. Ecto-Goggles, sometimes known as "Spectro-Visors", are a special pair of goggles that visually trace PKE readings. They are particularly useful in helping its wearer see normally invisible ghosts and it can also be used to assist in tracking ghosts within a visible field of search. There is also a "Ghost Sniffer" only seen (incorrectly) used by Peter Venkman thus far. A toy Ghost Sniffer was released as part of the Kenner Real Ghostbusters toyline, known as the Ghost Nabber.

Containment

Several pieces of equipment used to contain ghosts. The ghosts the Ghostbusters catch are housed at their retrofitted fire house. The building also houses their offices and residence. The building used in the movie has become a real-world New York City tourist attraction. The City of New York ^[7] In addition, ghost traps are used to catch ghosts and transport them to the fire house. Once brought back, they are stored in the Ecto-Containment Unit.

The ghost trap is a box with a split, hinged lid, remote-controlled by a simple pedal switch, attached to the end of the box by a long cable. A cable is one or more Wires or Optical fibers bound together typically in a common protective jacket or sheath When a ghost is brought close to the trap (usually by means of the proton pack, though not necessarily), the ghost trap is activated by the foot switch. A ghost is said to be the apparition of a Deceased person frequently similar in appearance to that person and usually encountered in places she or he frequented Its lid then opens, and a force field draws the ghost inside. Characters are advised to refrain from looking directly at the trap when it is activated. The ghost can then be transported to the larger, more permanent containment unit. More than one ghost can be stored in a trap, but has never been established how many or for how long a ghost can be held. It has also been suggested that a captured ghost can be released by a Ghostbuster from the ghost trap voluntarily by opening it again. This was not explicitly shown in the movies, but the animated series showed this to be true several times. The Real Ghostbusters animated series also expanded on the Ghost trap greatly, showing that more powerful ghosts must be quickly sent to the containment unit or they may break free of the trap and that if more than one ghost is caught in the trap at once, they merge into a single entity and cannot be divided, although later in the series several ghosts are shown to still be separate when released from the trap. This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. In the Extreme Ghostbusters episode "Back in the Saddle", the team converted a dump truck into a giant "ecto trap" in order to capture a massive being that was devouring the city, which was also done in the "Real Ghostbusters" episode "Bustman's Holiday". Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series and a follow-up to the animated series The Real Ghostbusters.

The Ecto-Containment Unit, also referred to as the "Containment System", is the large containment facility in the basement of the Ghostbusters' headquarters. It was developed after Dr. Spengler and Dr. Stantz made their first actual contact with the ghost of a librarian in the basement of the New York Public Library. A ghost is said to be the apparition of a Deceased person frequently similar in appearance to that person and usually encountered in places she or he frequented The New York Public Library ( NYPL) is one of the leading public libraries of the world and is one of America's most significant Research libraries. According to data from that experience they theorize that if, in addition to their other data, a ghost's ionization rate remains constant they could capture and hold it indefinitely. Debt AIDS Trade in Africa (or DATA) is a Multinational non-government organization founded in January 2002 in London by U2 's This idea makes the Ghostbuster business possible. All captured ghosts are stored in this containment unit. The containment unit has an easy-access slot, into which is placed a full ghost trap; after two buttons are pressed in sequence, and a lever pulled, the ghost is pumped from the trap into the unit's containment field. After completing these steps, a green light attached to the containment system briefly activates, denoting a successful containment. Green is a Color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a Wavelength of roughly 520–570- nm. Light, or visible light, is Electromagnetic radiation of a Wavelength that is visible to the Human eye (about 400–700 Thus the rule: "When the light is green, the trap is clean. "

It should be noted that the containment system seen in the cartoon is radically different from the one found in the original movie Ghostbusters (Though the hatch in both versions is nearly if not completely identical). Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is In the movie, the device is simply installed into a cramped basement area of the old firehouse, built into the concrete wall. Concrete is a construction material composed of Cement (commonly Portland cement) as well as other cementitious materials such as Fly ash and Slag However, in the cartoon, the basement is a sprawling, two-story, warehouse-like space, with the large, red, cylindrical containment unit given new prominence. In mathematics Two has many properties in Mathematics. An Integer is called Even if it is divisible by 2 Red is any of a number of similar Colors evoked by light consisting predominantly of the longest wavelengths of Light discernible by the human eye in the wavelength The reason given in the cartoon series for these changes is that improvements were made to prevent any further complications like those which occur in the movie, such as the system reaching maximum capacity, or EPA lackey Walter Peck's ordering the system powered down, releasing all contained ghosts into New York City. The City of New York To this end, the basement of the Ghostbusters' headquarters is expanded, and the containment unit upgraded in size and technology, with a back-up power source to prevent sudden shut-downs. Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is Technology is a broad concept that deals with a Species ' usage and knowledge of Tools and Crafts and how it affects a species' ability to control and adapt Electric power is defined as the rate at which Electrical energy is transferred by an Electric circuit. However, the company once must resort to a bicycle attached to an electrical turbine during a serious power loss to maintain the protection grid while they struggled to restore power. Furthermore, in the TV series, the Ghostbusters also work at developing more permanent disposal solutions such as dimensional portals where ghosts could be deposited in other planes of reality. Reality, in everyday usage means "the state of things as they actually exist"

Transportation

The Ectomobile.

The Ectomobile is a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor limo-style endloader combination car (hearse) used in the 1984 film Ghostbusters and other Ghostbusters fiction. Cadillac is a Brand of Luxury vehicles owned by General Motors. Wayne Corporation was a large manufacturer of Buses and other vehicles branded with the Trade name "Wayne For the railroad vehicle see Combine car. A combination car was a vehicle built upon a (usually Cadillac) " Professional car " chassis which For the extreme metal band see Hearse (band A hearse is a Funeral Vehicle, a conveyance for the Coffin Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is

This vehicle was purchased by Ray Stantz for the relatively high price of $4800 (over $9400 when scaled up for inflation) in a poor state of repair. Raymond "Ray" Stantz, is a fictional Scientist and member of the Ghostbusters appearing in the films Ghostbusters, In Stantz' own words, it needed "suspension work and shocks, brakes, brake pads, lining, steering box, transmission, rear-end (interruption by Venkman inquiring as to the aforementioned price), new rings, mufflers, and a little wiring. A brake is a device for slowing or stopping the motion of a Machine or Vehicle, or alternatively a device to restrain it from starting to move again Peter Venkman, PhD is a fictional Scientist and member of the Ghostbusters appearing in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters . . " It is assumed that Ray continues listing needed repairs after this scene cuts away.

After the necessary reconstruction, it was used to carry the team's ghost-capturing equipment, as well as transporting the Ghostbusters through New York City. The City of New York It has a distinctive siren wail. Its features include a special pull-out rack in the rear containing the staff's proton packs, which facilitates a quick retrieval without the complication of having to reach into the vehicle's rear. The Proton Pack is a fictional piece of nuclear accelerative machinery created by the Ghostbusters. There are also various gadgets mounted on the top, whose function is never revealed in the movies. The book Making Ghostbusters describes a deleted scene where a police officer places a ticket on the Ectomobile only to have it instantly burn to ashes.

Earlier versions of scripts written by Dan Aykroyd for the first Ghostbusters also included mentions of the Ectomobile having the power of interdimensional travel. Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning Canadian-American In mathematics the dimension of a Space is roughly defined as the minimum number of Coordinates needed to specify every point within it The shooting script for the movie described the Ectomobile as being black, with purple and white strobe lights that gave the vehicle a "purple aura". Black is the Color of objects that do not emit or Reflect Light in any part of the Visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of Purple is a general term for the range of shades of Color occurring between Red and Blue. White is a Color, the perception which is evoked by Light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive Cone cells in the Human eye

A miniature replica of the vehicle was mass-produced as a children's toy. The toy version of this vehicle has sold approx. 1,000,000+ units worldwide. Polar Lights released a 1/24 scale model kit of the Ecto-1 in 2002.

Throughout other Ghostbusters fiction, a number of other Ectomobiles were introduced.

• Ecto-1a : An upgraded version of the Ecto-1, seen only in Ghostbusters II, which included more technical equipment placed on the roof of the chassis. Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. Most noticeably this upgrade included digital announcement boards on each side of the vehicle's roof, broadcasting Ghostbuster advertisements, specials, and their phone number. Also, the logo was updated on the doors and back entrance of the ambulance.
• Ecto-2 : A small open-topped two-seater helicopter seen in the cartoons and the comic based on them as well as a toy. History Since 400 AD Chinese children have played with bamboo flying toys. The toy's stern end had a pistol-type grip and trigger to let a child playing with it hold it in the air and make its rotor spin; this grip and trigger are copied in the comic despite the resulting aerodynamic unnaturalness. A helicopter rotor is the rotating part of a Helicopter which generates an aerodynamic Force.
• Ecto-3 : There have been 3 vehicles with this name:-
  • a motorized unicycle and sidecar that slips into Ecto-1's rear fender in the Real Ghostbusters episode "The Joke's on Ray". A unicycle is a one-wheeled Human-powered vehicle. Unicycles are similar to but less complex than Bicycles History The unicycle's history began A sidecar is a one-wheeled device attached to the side of a Motorcycle, producing a three-wheeled vehicle
  • a time-distortion jet-like vehicle invented by Egon in the comics. A jet aircraft is an Aircraft propelled by Jet engines Jet aircraft fly much faster than Propeller -powered aircraft and at higher altitudes -- as high as This vehicle was renamed the Ecto-4 after the cartoon's unicycle version debuted.
  • a go-kart-like vehicle seen as a toy. For other meanings see Kart (disambiguation Kart racing or karting is a variant of Open-wheel Motor sport with
• Ecto-Bomber : An airplane seen in "The Slob" based on the Kenner toy. Overview Fixed-wing aircraft range from small training and recreational aircraft to Wide-body aircraft and military cargo aircraft. The name comes from the toy, it was not mentioned in the episode it was in.
• "Extreme" Ecto-1 : This vehicle is a slightly different variant on car from The Real Ghostbusters as seen on the Extreme Ghostbusters TV series. Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series and a follow-up to the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. The vehicle is equipped with a more 'modern' selection of detection equipment and emergency lights. It resembles a 1970s Cadillac hearse. A ramp is installed so that Garrett can go in and out of the car.
• Ecto-Ichi: A extremely high tech six wheeled Ectomobile used by the Ghostbusters in Japan. it is capable of flight and traveling on water.

The Ectomobile is never named on-screen. The word "Ectomobile" was only used in the song "Cleaning Up The Town" from the film's soundtrack. Originally the filmmakers planned to have the Ecto-1 be painted black. The color of the vehicle was later changed to white when it was decided a black car would be too difficult to see during night scenes. The Ectomobile was originally going to be a much more high tech vehicle, with an almost artificial intelligence. Three cars have played the vehicle in the movies; the third 1959 Miller-Meteor was purchased after the second died during shooting of Ghostbusters II. The black Miller-Meteor seen at the beginning of the first movie was leased and used only for that scene and never converted. Later this car was purchased by the studio and completely converted to a full Ecto-1 for touring. Ecto-1A was originally scripted as Ecto-2, and one reference to this remains in the movie. When Bill Murray as Dr. For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an Peter Venkman is standing outside of his apartment and the car pulls up, the phrase Ecto-2 is visible on the license plate. Peter Venkman, PhD is a fictional Scientist and member of the Ghostbusters appearing in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters Both Ectomobiles are currently sitting in a Sony pictures studios backlot in a rapidly deteriorating condition, the Ecto-1a having served as an attraction at the Universal studios "Spooktackular" stage show. Currently an Ecto-1 replica is held for sale at about $150,000. This is not the original car, but a replica made by George Barris. George Barris is one of the best-known designers of Custom cars in the world It should be noted that George Barris actually had nothing to do with the original cars, but has claimed credit to designing and building them. The original was the creation of Steven Dane, credited as a Hardware Consultant in the credits. At one point there was a Ghostbusters video game in development which featured a more modern version of the Ectomobile, based on a stretched Chrysler 300C. Ghostbusters is a comedy film franchise created in 1984 The two films center around a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and capture ghosts In a episode the animated series Shuriken School, a hearse strongly resembling the Ectomobile (minus livery and equipment)) appears as transportation for a rock band. Shuriken School is an Animated series that first aired on August 20, 2006 on Nickelodeon and then on YTV a few weeks later

Major characters

Peter Venkman

Main article: Peter Venkman

Peter Venkman is the most prominently featured Ghostbuster in the films. Peter Venkman, PhD is a fictional Scientist and member of the Ghostbusters appearing in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters He was portrayed by Bill Murray in both the live action films, and was voiced in the animated series first by Lorenzo Music and then by Dave Coulier. For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an Gerald David Music, better known as Lorenzo Music, ( 2 May 1937&ndash 4 August 2001) was an American Actor, Voice David Lee Coulier (born September 21, 1959) is an American Stand-up comedian, impressionist, and television / Voice Peter is one of three doctors of parapsychology on the team, though he also holds a Ph. Parapsychology is a discipline that seeks to demonstrate the existence and causes of Psychic abilities and life after death using the Scientific method D. in psychology. Psychology (from Greek grc ψῡχή psȳkhē, "breath life soul" and grc -λογία -logia) is an Academic and In the movies, he is characterized by his flippant persona, his lackadaisical approach to his profession, and his womanizing demeanor; of the three doctors in the Ghostbusters, he is the least committed to the academic and scientific side of their profession, and tends to regard his field, in the words of his employer in the first film, as "a dodge or hustle".

Raymond "Ray" Stantz

Main article: Raymond Stantz

Raymond "Ray" Stantz (born 1959 in the Bronx, according to Real Ghostbusters episodes "It's About Time" and "Citizen Ghost") is a member of the Ghostbusters. Raymond "Ray" Stantz, is a fictional Scientist and member of the Ghostbusters appearing in the films Ghostbusters, This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. He was played by Dan Aykroyd in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, and was voiced by Frank Welker in the animated television series The Real Ghostbusters. Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning Canadian-American Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. Franklin W Welker (born March 12 1946 is an American voice actor. The bouncing ball animation (below consists of these 6 frames A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. He is one of the three doctors of parapsychology on the team, along with Dr. Parapsychology is a discipline that seeks to demonstrate the existence and causes of Psychic abilities and life after death using the Scientific method Peter Venkman and Dr. Peter Venkman, PhD is a fictional Scientist and member of the Ghostbusters appearing in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters Egon Spengler. Egon Spengler, PhD is a fictional Scientist appearing in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, and Ray is considered the "heart" of the Ghostbusters by the other members of the team. He is an expert on paranormal history and metallurgy. He is characterized by his almost childlike enthusiasm towards his work, and his forthright acceptance of paranormal activity.

Egon Spengler

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Egon Spengler is a member of the Ghostbusters, and one of the three doctors of parapsychology on the team. Egon Spengler, PhD is a fictional Scientist appearing in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, and Parapsychology is a discipline that seeks to demonstrate the existence and causes of Psychic abilities and life after death using the Scientific method Egon is portrayed by Harold Ramis in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, and voiced by Maurice LaMarche in the animated television series The Real Ghostbusters and later Extreme Ghostbusters. Harold Allen Ramis (born November 21, 1944) is an American actor director and writer specializing in comedy Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. Maurice LaMarche (born March 30, 1958) is a Canadian Voice actor and former stand up Comedian. The bouncing ball animation (below consists of these 6 frames A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series and a follow-up to the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. Before the movie was released, American Cinematographer described Egon as "maniacal" based on reading the script. ^[8] Ramis credits the part as launching his acting career, as up to that point he had been a director and writer. ^[9]

Winston Zeddemore

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Winston Zeddemore was played by Ernie Hudson in both movies and was voiced by Arsenio Hall in the first season of The Real Ghostbusters. Winston Zeddemore is a Fictional character appearing in the Ghostbusters films and TV series Ernest Lee Hudson (born December 17 1945) is an American Actor. Arsenio Hall (born February 12 1955 in Cleveland Ohio) is an African-American Actor, Comedian, and former Talk show host This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. Buster Jones provided Winston's voice in the remaining seasons, and he reprised the role in a cameo on Extreme Ghostbusters; Hudson reportedly auditioned to reprise the role of Winston for the animated series, but he was rejected in favor of Hall. Edward L "Buster" Jones is an American Voice actor. His roles include Black Vulcan in Super Friends Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series and a follow-up to the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. Winston is a Ghostbuster, but unlike the other members of the team, he is not a scientist with a background in the paranormal. (The novelization mentions that he was in the Marines. ) He is hired later in the company's existence when their business begins to pick up. However, despite not sharing the educational credentials of his coworkers, Winston often serves as a voice of reason and displays far more common sense than the other Ghostbusters. Reason involves the ability to think understand and draw Conclusions in an Abstract way as in Human thinking

Janine Melnitz

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Janine Melnitz, the Ghostbusters' secretary, was played by Annie Potts in both movies, and was voiced by Laura Summer and Kath Soucie in The Real Ghostbusters and Pat Musick in Extreme Ghostbusters. Janine Melnitz is a Fictional character in the Ghostbusters series Annie Potts (born October 28 1952 is an American television and film actress. Laura Summer is a voice actress Filmography Anime Roles Digimon Digital Monsters - Patamon (Adventure-Adventure This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. Pat Musick is an American Voice actress. She is the wife of Jeffrey Whitman and the mother of Mae Whitman. Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series and a follow-up to the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. Over time, the Ghostbusters have come to count on Janine, not only for her work as a secretary keeping the business afloat, but also for help against ghosts. On numerous occasions, Janine has been forced to take up a 'busters uniform and proton pack to bail the guys out of trouble.

Louis Tully

Louis Tully is an accountant and a friend of Dana Barrett, played by Rick Moranis in Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II and voiced by Rodger Bumpass in the Slimer! And the Real Ghostbusters animated series. Frederick Alan "Rick" Moranis (born April 18, 1953) is a retired Canadian Actor, Comedian and Musician, Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. Rodger Bumpass (born November 20, 1951) is an American Voice actor with credits in cartoons stretching back to The Jetsons This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. Along with Dana, he is possessed by the two demons (the two Terror Dogs known as Zuul and Vinz Clortho) who open the interdimensional gate to bring Gozer to Earth in the first Ghostbusters film. EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 In Ghostbusters II, he is revealed to have earned a law degree at night school and represents the Ghostbusters at their trial. He later dons a Ghostbuster jumpsuit and proton pack to help defeat the evil ghost of Vigo the Carpathian. After the release of Ghostbusters II, Louis became a semi-regular character on Slimer! And the Real Ghostbusters as the Ghostbusters' legal and financial adviser. Ghostbusters, like many films on which Moranis has worked, had him improvising some of his lines. ^[10]

Slimer

Slimer is a fictional green ghost featured in the Ghostbusters movie (as well as its 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters II), whose popularity soared from the subsequent spinoff animated television series The Real Ghostbusters. Green is a Color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a Wavelength of roughly 520–570- nm. A ghost is said to be the apparition of a Deceased person frequently similar in appearance to that person and usually encountered in places she or he frequented Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. A spin-off (or spinoff) is a new Organization or Entity formed by a split from a larger one such as a Television series based on a pre-existing A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. Slimer later starred in his own Slimer! cartoons when The Real Ghostbusters was extended to a one-hour format. The hour (symbol h) is a unit of Time. It is not an SI unit but is accepted for use with the SI Slimer also appeared as a representative of The Real Ghostbusters in the animated anti-drug television special, Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue. Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue is an animated drug prevention Television special starring many of the popular cartoon characters from American According to the terminology of the movie, Slimer is technically a "focused, non-terminal repeating phantasm", or a "class-five full-roaming vapor". For years the rumor has traveled Hollywood that Slimer was an homage to John Belushi, based on his character "Bluto" from Animal House. John Adam Belushi ( January 24, 1949 – March 5, 1982) was an American Comedian, Actor and Musician Belushi's death prevented him from playing the starring role in Ghostbusters; a role later assumed by his long-time friend Bill Murray. Death is the termination of the biological functions that define living Organisms It refers both to a specific Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more beings For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an His other long time friend, Dan Aykroyd, reportedly referred to Slimer as "The Ghost of John Belushi". Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning Canadian-American In an endearing, yet strangely dark, moment of comedy, Murray's character, Peter Venkman, is struck down by Slimer. Comedy (from the Greek κωμωδίαkomodia has a popular meaning (any discourse generally intended to amuse especially in Television, Film, and Venkman's use of the phrase "He slimed me. . . " instantly created a new verb, to slime, which endures as popular slang. For English usage of verbs see the wiki article English verbs. SLIME, the Superior Lisp Interaction Mode for Emacs, is an Emacs mode for developing Common Lisp applications Slang is the use of highly informal Words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's Dialect or Language. In the first movie, Slimer was voiced by the film's director Ivan Reitman, while Frank Welker voiced the green ghost in The Real Ghostbusters. Ivan Reitman (born October 27, 1946) is a Canadian film producer and director Franklin W Welker (born March 12 1946 is an American voice actor. In the 1989 sequel Ghostbusters II, Robin Shelby portrayed and performed Slimer but most of the footage shot ended up on the cutting room floor. Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. In the short-lived late 1990s cartoon Extreme Ghostbusters, Slimer's voice was provided by Billy West. Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series and a follow-up to the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. William Richard "Billy" West (born on April 16, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American voice actor, known

Slimer's personality is that of a frivolous creature who is the only one amused by his own jokes. He is shown haunting a hotel room, where he frightens clients and engaging in gluttony before being captured by the Ghostbusters.

In the cartoon series The Real Ghostbusters, it is explained how Slimer became an official member and mascot of the Ghostbusters. Venkman tells a reporter that Slimer helped him and the rest of the gang defeat ghostly versions of themselves; therefore they decided to keep him as a pet. In the series it is stated that Slimer stayed with them "for strictly scientific reasons" by Egon Spengler. In addition, Slimer is a good friend (if the only friend) of Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, who seems to act like an older brother to him. The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is a fictional character in the movie Ghostbusters and the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. Slimer loves to eat almost anything, though his particular favorites are ice cream and pizza. Ice cream or ice-cream (originally iced cream) is a frozen dessert made from Dairy products such as Milk and Cream, combined Pizza (ˈpiːtsə, in Italian:) is a popular dish made with an Oven -baked flat generally round Bread that is covered with tomatoes or a tomato-based However, it was revealed in the XGB episode Fear Itself that he is terrified of steamed Broccoli. Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series and a follow-up to the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. Broccoli is a plant of the Cabbage family Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae Slimer's role on The Real Ghostbusters was expanded to make the show more "kid friendly" and hence the show was renamed Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters and was extended to a one-hour format. The show now featured Slimer! cartoon segments, focusing on the exploits of Slimer with some new characters, including neighborhood pets to the owner of the Sedgwick Hotel of the original movie. These Slimer segments were then followed by a normal Real Ghostbusters cartoon.

In the script for Ghostbusters, Slimer is never actually called by any name, so is never given one. The creature's original moniker was simply The Onionhead Ghost, which the film crew semi-officially dubbed him because of his horrible odor, which he used to scare a couple in a scene cut from the original movie. When the cartoon series was produced, in response to the name much given to the character by audiences, the writers renamed the green ghost "Slimer", and the name stuck on all subsequent Ghostbusters properties, although he was referred to as "Mean Green Ghost" early in the related toy line. He is officially titled "Slimer" in the end credits of Ghostbusters II although never referred to by that name in the actual film. Within the cartoon series, Ray actually names him "Slimer" to annoy Peter. Slimer was also notably the mascot for the Hi-C flavor "Ecto Cooler", which came out shortly after The Real Ghostbusters, and was colored green. Hi-C is a juice drink made by the Minute Maid division of The Coca-Cola Company. Hi-C is a juice drink made by the Minute Maid division of The Coca-Cola Company. Slimer remained on the box well after the Real Ghostbusters was canceled, but left the box In 1997, when the drink was renamed "Shoutin' Orange Tangergreen". Slimer also had a toothpaste called "Slimer" Toothpaste. SLIMER! was briefly published by NOW Comics, a now-defunct Chicago firm. NOW Comics was a Comic book publisher founded in 1985 as a sole-proprietorship Artists included Mitch O'Connell and Mark Braun. Writers included Larry Parr who also wrote for the animated series.

The Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man

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The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is a character in the movie Ghostbusters and the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is a fictional character in the movie Ghostbusters and the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. He was the cartoon mascot of the fictitious Stay Puft Corporation, which produced marshmallows. A corporation is a separate legal entity usually used to conduct business The Marshmallow is a Confection that in its modern form typically consists of Sugar or Corn syrup, water Gelatin that has been pre-softened He was thought to be a parody of the real-life Pillsbury Doughboy and the Michelin tire man. Pop 'N' Fresh, "The Pillsbury Doughboy" is an advertising Icon and Mascot of The Pillsbury Company, appearing in many Michelin (full name SCA Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin) ( based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne Région ^[11] Dan Aykroyd was the creator of the Marshmallow Man. Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning Canadian-American ^[12]

Jonah Goldberg of the National Review referred to the Marshmallow man as a popular-culture symbol that people assume is harmless, but can be turned to evil under certain circumstances. National Review ( NR) is a biweekly Magazine and Web site, founded by the late author William F Culture (from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning "to cultivate" generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic Evil, in many cultures is used to describe acts or thoughts which are contrary to some particular religion ^[13] The costume was created by Bill Bryan using miniatures, optical compositing and Bill Bryan himself in the latex suit. ^[14] His image has been found in a microscopic etching on a 1988 math coprocessor chip. A coprocessor is a Computer processor used to supplement the functions of the primary processor (the CPU ^[15]

In the film, an ancient Sumerian god called Gozer arrives atop an apartment building on Central Park West in New York City, where it tells the Ghostbusters that the next thing they think of will be the form Gozer will assume to destroy their world. Mesopotamian mythology is the collective name given to Sumerian Akkadian Assyrian and Babylonian mythologies from the land between the Tigris God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity. Central Park West (CPW is an avenue that runs north-south in the New York City borough of Manhattan, in the United States. The City of New York Despite their efforts to clear their minds, Ray Stantz imagines the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. MIND ( Moving In New Directions) (est 1975 is an alternative education high school in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Raymond "Ray" Stantz, is a fictional Scientist and member of the Ghostbusters appearing in the films Ghostbusters, As he explains, Mr. Stay Puft "just popped in there" as "something that could never possibly destroy us. " Moments later a giant (34. Year 34 was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Julian calendar. 3 meters tall) Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is seen walking towards the apartment building. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International The Ghostbusters shoot at Stay Puft with their proton packs; setting him on fire, but not stopping his advance. The Proton Pack is a fictional piece of nuclear accelerative machinery created by the Ghostbusters. Fire is the heat and light energy released during a Chemical reaction, in particular a combustion reaction. The Ghostbusters eventually stop Stay Puft when Egon suggests that the Ghostbusters cross their proton pack streams as they fire at Gozer's portal—although Egon himself had warned them early in the film that crossing the proton streams "would be bad," he does assure them that there is a very slim chance in this case that they could survive. The plan succeeds in causing "total protonic reversal", destroying the gate. The explosion generated by the event incinerates the Stay Puft man, raining molten marshmallow down onto the roof of the skyscraper and on the street below.

The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man also appears in the animated series The Real Ghostbusters, contradicting the events of the original film. This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. No explanation is offered as to how Mr. Stay Puft, originally the incarnation of Gozer, became an entity in his own right. Incarnation which literally means embodied in flesh, refers to the conception and birth of a sentient creature (generally a human who is the Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is An entity is something that has a distinct separate Existence, though it need not be a material existence Although Stay Puft was portrayed originally as a mindless monster in "Cry Uncle", by later episodes he had become a kind-hearted, almost childlike figure. The heart is a muscular organ in all Vertebrates responsible for pumping Blood through the Blood vessels by repeated rhythmic Again, this change is never fully explained, save a vague reference by Peter that he is "all better now" when a police officer reminds him of Stay Puft's previous rampages. Mr. Stay Puft soon became an ally to the team, helping the Ghostbusters defeat enemies too powerful to fight on their own. The character was voiced by John Stocker, and later by Frank Welker. John Stocker (born August 13, 1947) is a Canadian actor His career began in the 1970s when he started voice acting. Franklin W Welker (born March 12 1946 is an American voice actor.

Kenner's Marshmallow Man action figure

Over the years, a moderate amount of merchandise has focused around the character and has become an icon for the Ghostbusters film. This article is about the toy company For the city see Kenner Louisiana. An action figure is a posable character Figurine, made of Plastic or other materials and often based upon a movie, Comic book, Video game A number of McDonald's Happy Meal toys have featured the character. " Happy Meal " is a Meal specially tailored for Children sold at the fast-food chain McDonald's since June 1979 To coincide with the film's release, Kenner released an action figure with limited articulation that included rotation in the head and arms in 1986. This article is about the toy company For the city see Kenner Louisiana. An action figure is a posable character Figurine, made of Plastic or other materials and often based upon a movie, Comic book, Video game In Anatomy, the head of an Animal is the Rostral part (from Anatomical position that usually comprises the Brain, Eyes In Anatomy, an arm is one of the Upper limbs of an animal The term arm can also be used for analogous structures such as one of the paired upper limbs A Japanese vinyl kit of the character was also released by Tsukuda as was Kenner's plush Marshmallow Man.

NECA's 15 inch figure

In 2004, company NECA licensed the Ghostbusters franchise to produce a number of modern Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (and other Ghostbusters related) merchandise such as a Bobble-head toy, a resin statue, and a 15 inch roto-cast plastic action figure. The National Entertainment Collectibles Association or NECA is an American manufacturer of collectibles typically licensed from films sports music and television The National Entertainment Collectibles Association or NECA is an American manufacturer of collectibles typically licensed from films sports music and television Centrifugal casting or rotocasting is a Casting technique which has application across a wide range of industrial and artistic applications It is Plastic is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic organic solid materials suitable for the manufacture of industrial products The NECA version of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man displayed a more menacing and evil version of the character compared to that of Kenner's, which portrayed the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man as a more gentle looking figure.

He has been referenced several times in popular culture. On the television series Lost, one of the nicknames Sawyer gives Hurley is 'Stay Puft', due to his weight. Lost is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning American serial drama television series. James Ford, better known by the alias " Sawyer " is a Fictional character on the ABC television series Lost played by Hugo Reyes, better known by the nickname " Hurley " is a Fictional character on the ABC television series Lost played by On the MTV Show Viva La Bam, Don Vito is referred to as the Stay Puft Man due to his weight. Viva La Bam was a Reality television series that starred Bam Margera and his crew. The movie Shrek 2 includes a scene with a giant gingerbread man named Mongo that is intended as a spoof of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Shrek 2, released in the United States on 19 May 2004, is the 2004 Academy Award nominated Sequel to the In the Homestar Runner Halloween toon "Homestarloween Party", one of the characters, Pom Pom, dressed up as the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man for his Halloween costume. Homestar Runner is a Flash animated Internet cartoon. It mixes Surreal humor with references to 1970s '80s and '90s pop culture Homestar Runner is a Flash animated Internet cartoon. It mixes Surreal humor with references to 1970s '80s and '90s pop culture

The person inside the Stay Puft costume during shooting was the costume's creator, Bill Bryan. According to the Ghostbusters DVD special features, the 10 second scene of Stay Puft climbing the building while on fire cost almost $100,000. The first take was ruined when the costume caught fire too quickly and Bill Bryan had to be extinguished. A new suit had to be constructed, at the cost of around $50,000 a piece. Originally, when Mr. Stay Puft is destroyed in the movie, there was a scene in which, in addition to the marshmallow goo, Mr. Stay Puft's hat also falls to the ground. The scene was ultimately cut due to the "hat", a large cloth replica that works much like a parachute, was deemed too unrealistic. In the scene where the containment grid is shutdown in the first film, a Stay Puft poster can be briefly seen on a wall. The earliest design of Mr. Stay Puft had a head resembling that of a cartoon-like man with a scary-looking face; this was scrapped and replaced with the more recognizable marshmallow-shaped head. The term face refers to the central sense organ complex for those animals that have one normally on the ventral surface of the head and can depending on the definition Mr. Stay Puft was also featured in several of the Ghostbusters video games.

Movies

Ghostbusters is the first movie which started the series. Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is It is a 1984 sci-fi comedy film about three eccentric New York City parapsychologists. Comedy film is a genre of Film in which the main emphasis is on humor. The City of New York Parapsychology is a discipline that seeks to demonstrate the existence and causes of Psychic abilities and life after death using the Scientific method After they are fired from a university, they start their own business investigating and capturing ghosts. A ghost is said to be the apparition of a Deceased person frequently similar in appearance to that person and usually encountered in places she or he frequented It was released in the United States on June 8, 1984, starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts and Ernie Hudson. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning Canadian-American Harold Allen Ramis (born November 21, 1944) is an American actor director and writer specializing in comedy Frederick Alan "Rick" Moranis (born April 18, 1953) is a retired Canadian Actor, Comedian and Musician, Sigourney Weaver (born October 8, 1949) is an Academy Award -nominated American actress, best known for her roles as Lt Annie Potts (born October 28 1952 is an American television and film actress. Ernest Lee Hudson (born December 17 1945) is an American Actor. The film grossed approximately USD$240 million in the U. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been S. and over $50 million abroad during its theatrical run, more than the second Indiana Jones installment, making it easily the most successful film of that year, and the most successful comedy of the 1980s. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 period Adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. The American Film Institute ranked it 28th in its list of the top 100 comedies of all time (in their "AFI's 100 Years. The American Film Institute ( AFI) is an independent Non-profit organization created by the National Endowment for the Arts, which was established in 1967 . . 100 Laughs" list). ^[16] In 2005, IGN voted Ghostbusters the greatest comedy ever. IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video ^[17] In 2006, Bravo ranked Ghostbusters 76 on their "100 Funniest Movies" list. Bravo is a Cable television network owned by NBC Universal. It is currently seen in more than 80 million homes and was the first service dedicated to film drama ^[18]

The second movie, Ghostbusters II, was released in 1989. Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. After the success of the first film and the animated series, The Real Ghostbusters, Columbia Pictures pressured the producers to make a sequel. This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. }} Columbia Pictures Industries Inc is an American Film production and distribution company However, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ivan Reitman were uncomfortable with this as the original film was intended to be conclusive and they wished to work on other projects. Ivan Reitman (born October 27, 1946) is a Canadian film producer and director Eventually, they agreed and created a script. Reportedly, some of the cast and crew were ultimately dissatisfied with the film as well as its box office reception.

Future film

Ghostbusters III is a proposed project. During his interview with Mike McGuire on CISN Country 103. 9 FM in Edmonton, Alberta, Dan Aykroyd announced that Ghostbusters III: Hellbent will be CGI. Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning Canadian-American "I can do all the things I wanted to do for much, much less money," he stated. Aykroyd wrote the script, which was described by IGN as being "too technical", with a new team of Ghostbusters that were not clearly delineated and had no group conflict or leading personalities. IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video ^[19] Bill Murray has been thought to have held up the making of a third Ghostbusters movie, despite Aykroyd's enthusiasm, due to his desire not to do another live action movie and his dislike of sequels. For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an ^[20] However, he has now signed on to make the movie now that it will be CGI. ^[21] Harold Ramis is already attached. Harold Allen Ramis (born November 21, 1944) is an American actor director and writer specializing in comedy Sigourney Weaver has not expressed enthusiasm at doing another sequel. Sigourney Weaver (born October 8, 1949) is an Academy Award -nominated American actress, best known for her roles as Lt ^[22] Harold Ramis mentioned in 2005 that he wanted Ben Stiller to take Bill Murray's part in the then titled Ghostbusters in Hell. Harold Allen Ramis (born November 21, 1944) is an American actor director and writer specializing in comedy Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller (born November 30 1965 is an Emmy Award -winning American Comedian, actor Film producer and director For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an ^[23][24] The plot was to follow the three Ghostbusters attempting to find a replacement for Bill Murray's character while dealing with ghosts rejected from hell. For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an Hell, according to many Religious beliefs, is a location in the Afterlife, which may be described as a place of suffering ^[25] Aykroyd later elaborated, now that Murray is on board, that in the movie "We go to the hell side of Manhattan, downtown, Foley Square. It's all where the cops are--they are all blue minotaurs. Central Park is this huge peat mine with green demons there, surrounded by black onyx thousand-foot high apartment buildings with classic red devils, very wealthy. We go and visit a Donald Trump-like character who is Mr. Sifler. Luke Sifler. Lu-cifer. So we meet the devil in it". ^[26] Jason Reitman, the son of Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman, has stated that he has little interest in directing the movie. Jason Reitman (born October 19 1977) is a Canadian Academy Award -nominated Film director, Writer, ^[27]. He was a guest on The Howard Stern Show on April 10, 2008; when he was asked if he would direct Ghostbusters 3 and cast Howard, he said "do you know how many times I get asked if I want to do Ghostbusters 3? Looking at my career so far, I mean if you just looked at my two films, I would make the most boring Ghostbusters movie. It would just be people talking about ghosts, there wouldn't be any ghost-busting in it. " Recently, Ernie Hudson told Moviehole. Ernest Lee Hudson (born December 17 1945) is an American Actor. net, that Ghostbusters III is still very much a possibility. He said he hoped that the new video game would generate renewed interest in a 3rd Ghostbusters film. ^[28] The February 2008 copy of Total Film magazine has stated that the game will use the plot devices of the third film, quoting Aykroyd as saying, "This is essentially the third movie". All old cast members have been signed on to the video game aside from Rick Moranis and Sigourney Weaver. ^[29]

In an interview with Gameinformer, Aykroyd stated that the up coming Ghostbusters video game would be "as closest to a third movie that you can get. "

Slashform. net has announced that Sony will release "big" news about the Ghostbusters franchise at Comic-Con 2008. The convention program features an interesting tease that features the classic Ghostbusters logo and "something exciting is coming to the neighborhood!"[1]

Television shows

From 1986 to 1991, Sony Pictures Television and DiC Entertainment produced an animated spinoff television series of the original film, entitled The Real Ghostbusters. Sony Pictures Television Inc (SPT is an American Television production /distribution company This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. "The Real" was added to the title over a dispute with Filmation and its Ghostbusters properties. The series continues the adventures of paranormal investigators Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Dr. Ray Stantz, their secretary Janine Melnitz and their mascot ghost Slimer. The Real Ghostbusters was nominated for an Emmy. ^[30]

When the show's producers began to see the youth appeal of the character Slimer, he began to be featured more prominently. In 1988, the series was retooled and renamed Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters. The show now featured an hourlong format with a typical Real Ghostbusters episode leading into a more kid-friendly Slimer! cartoon. As the series progressed, the regular Real Ghostbusters episodes started to become lighter in tone so as not to frighten the growing child fanbase. Additionally, the characterizations became more one-dimensional, and the animation became more Hanna Barbera-esque. More changes went on behind the scenes as well with the departure of Straczynski. Dave Coulier of Full House fame came on to fill the role of Peter, Buster Jones took over Winston and Kath Soucie took on Janine. David Lee Coulier (born September 21, 1959) is an American Stand-up comedian, impressionist, and television / Voice Full House is an American Television sitcom that originally ran from September 22 1987 to May 23 1995 on ABC. Edward L "Buster" Jones is an American Voice actor. His roles include Black Vulcan in Super Friends Many of the older fans disliked the switch to more kid-friendly stories^[31] and by the turn of the decade, the Ghostbusters franchise was slowly starting to fade out of the public eye. The show was ultimately cancelled in 1991. Straczynski returned to the series for a temporary spell in the 1990 season. The only cast members who remained throughout the entire series were Frank Welker (voice of Ray Stantz and Slimer) and Maurice LaMarche (voice of Egon Spengler). Franklin W Welker (born March 12 1946 is an American voice actor. Maurice LaMarche (born March 30, 1958) is a Canadian Voice actor and former stand up Comedian.

Extreme Ghostbusters was a sequel/spin-off of The Real Ghostbusters, airing in the fall of 1997. Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series and a follow-up to the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. A sequel is a work in Literature, Film, or other media that portrays events following those of a previous work A spin-off (or spinoff) is a new Organization or Entity formed by a split from a larger one such as a Television series based on a pre-existing This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. The year 1997 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1997. The show featured a new team of younger Ghostbusters led by veteran Ghostbuster Egon Spengler, secretary Janine Melnitz, and the ghost, Slimer. Egon Spengler, PhD is a fictional Scientist appearing in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, and Janine Melnitz is a Fictional character in the Ghostbusters series Ghostbusters is a comedy film franchise created in 1984 The two films center around a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and capture ghosts The premise is similar to the plot of Ghostbusters II. Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. Set years after the end of The Real Ghostbusters, lack of supernatural activity has put the Ghostbusters out of business. This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. Each has gone his separate way, except for Egon, who still lives in the Firehouse to monitor the containment unit, further his studies and teach a class on the paranormal at a local college. When ghosts start to reappear, Egon is forced to recruit his four students as the new Ghostbusters. The new Ghostbusters were Kylie Griffin, a girl genius and expert on the occult, Eduardo Rivera, a hip, cynical Latino slacker, Garrett Miller, a wheelchair-bound young athlete, and Roland Jackson, an African-American studious machinery whiz. A genius is a person of great Intelligence or remarkable abilities in a specific subject who shows an exceptional natural capacity of intellect and/or ability especially The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus (clandestine hidden secret referring to "knowledge of the hidden" A sportsperson ( British and American English) or athlete (principally American English is any person who participates regularly in a Sport. The show was given the Los Angeles Commission on Disabilities Award for making its main character disabled but universally relatable. ^[32]

Music

The first film sparked the catchphrases "Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!" and "I ain't 'fraid of no ghost(s). A catch phrase (or catchphrase) is a phrase or expression recognized by its repeated utterance " Both came from the hit theme song written and performed by Ray Parker, Jr. The song took a day and a half to write. ^[33] The song was a huge hit, staying #1 for three weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and #1 for two weeks on the Black Singles chart. The song earned Parker an Academy Awards nomination for "Best Song. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. "

The music video produced for the song is considered one of the key productions in the early music video era, and was a #1 MTV video. A music video is a Short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music most commonly a Song with lyrics MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Directed by Ivan Reitman, and produced by Jeffrey Abelson, the video organically integrated footage of the film in a specially-designed, haunted house made entirely of neon for the music-video. Ivan Reitman (born October 27, 1946) is a Canadian film producer and director The film footage was intercut with a humorous performance by Parker, and — in a first for a music-video — was further intercut with cameo appearances by various celebrities who joined in the call and response chorus, including Chevy Chase, Irene Cara, John Candy, Nickolas Ashford, Melissa Gilbert, Jeffrey Tambor, George Wendt, Al Franken, Danny DeVito, Carly Simon, Peter Falk and Teri Garr. A cameo role or cameo appearance (often shortened to just cameo) is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the Performing arts, such as Cornelius Crane “Chevy” Chase (born October 8 1943 is an American Emmy Award-winning Comedian, Writer, and television and film Irene Cara Escalera ( March 18, 1959) is an American singer and actress John Franklin Candy (October 31 1950 &ndash March 4 1994 was a Canadian Comedian and Actor. Nickolas Ashford (born May 4, 1942, in Fairfield South Carolina) and Valerie Simpson (born August 26, 1946 in Melissa Ellen Gilbert (born May 8, 1964) is an American actress, Writer and producer, primarily in Movies and Jeffrey Michael Tambor (born July 8, 1944) is an American Actor, perhaps most known for his roles as George Bluth Sr George Robert Wendt (born October 17, 1948) is an American Actor, best known for the role of Norm Peterson on the classic Television Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (born May 21 1951 is an Emmy Award –winning American Comedian, Writer, progressive Daniel Michael DeVito Jr (born November 17 1944 is an American Actor, director and producer, who first gained prominence for his portrayal Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25 1945 is an Oscar, Golden Globe and two time Grammy Award -winning American Singer-songwriter, Peter Michael Falk (born September 16 1927 is a two-time Academy Award -nominated five-time Emmy Award -winning and one-time Golden Globe award -winning Terry Ann "Teri" Garr (born December 11 1944 is an American Actress and Comedienne The video ends with comical footage of the four Ghostbusters, in costume and character, dancing in Times Square behind Parker, joining in the singing. Times Square is a major intersection in Manhattan, New York City at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West

Huey Lewis sued Ray Parker, Jr. Huey Lewis (born Hugh Anthony Cregg III; July 5 1950 is an American Musician, Songwriter and occasional Actor. for plagiarism, citing that Parker stole the melody from his 1983 song "I Want A New Drug". Plagiarism is the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work " I Want a New Drug " is a song by American rock band Huey Lewis & The News from their third album Sports. Ironically, Lewis was approached to compose the main theme song for the movie, but he declined. It was reported in 2001 that Lewis allegedly breached an agreement not to mention the original suit, doing so on VH1's Behind the Music. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television Behind the Music was a Television series on VH1 that ran from 1997 to 2006, and continues to air sporadically with new episodes Lindsey Buckingham was also approached to do the theme song based on his success with "Holiday Road" for the National Lampoon's Vacation films. Lindsey Adams Buckingham (born October 3, 1949) is an American Guitarist and Singer, most notable for being a member of the musical group National Lampoon's Vacation is a 1983 Comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, He declined, reasoning that he did not want to be known as just a soundtrack artist.

The sequel spawned two singles from the soundtrack. R&B artist Bobby Brown had a successful hit with "On Our Own", while hip hop group Run DMC were commissioned to perform "Ghostbusters" (rap version). Bobby Brown (born Robert Barisford Brown, on February 5 1969) is an American R&B Singer, Songwriter, and Hip hop is a cultural movement which developed in New York City in the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latinos. Run-DMC was a pioneering hip hop group during the 1980s founded by Joseph "[The Reverend] Run" Simmons, Darryl "D

Games and merchandise

The film spawned a theme park special effects show at Universal Studios Florida. Universal Studios Florida is an Amusement park located in Orlando Florida. (The show closed sometime in 1996 to make way for Twister: Ride it Out!) The Ghostbusters were also featured in a lip-synching dance show featuring Beetlejuice on the steps of the New York Public Library facade at the park after the attraction closed. Beetlejuice is a 1988 comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton. The New York Public Library ( NYPL) is one of the leading public libraries of the world and is one of America's most significant Research libraries. The GBs were all new and "extreme" versions in the show, save for the Zeddemore character. Their Ecto-1 automobile was used to drive them around the park, and was often used in the park's annual "Macy's Holiday Parade". The show, Ecto-1, and all other Ghostbuster trademarks were discontinued in 2005 when Universal failed to renew the rights for theme park use. Currently, the Ghostbuster Firehouse can still be seen near Twister, without its GB logo and "Engine 89" ribbon. A "paranormal investigator" etching on a nearby doorway hints at the old show. For the show, an experimental silicon skin was used on Slimer, which took two weeks to put together. Silicon (ˈsɪlɪkən or /ˈsɪlɪkɒn/ silicium is the Chemical element that has the symbol Si and Atomic number 14 ^[34] Extreme Ghostbusters has also seen a line of children's toys released by Trendmasters. Extreme Ghostbusters is an animated television series and a follow-up to the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. ^[35]

NECA released a line of action figures based on the first movie but only produced a series of ghost characters, as Bill Murray refused the rights to use his facial likeness. The National Entertainment Collectibles Association or NECA is an American manufacturer of collectibles typically licensed from films sports music and television Their first and only series included Gozer, Slimer (or Onionhead), the Terror Dogs, Vinz Clortho, and a massive Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, contrasting the diminutive figure that was in the original figure line. Ghostbusters is a comedy film franchise created in 1984 The two films center around a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and capture ghosts The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is a fictional character in the movie Ghostbusters and the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. ^[36] Ertl released a die-cast 1/25 scale Ectomobile, also known as Ecto-1, the Ghostbusters' main transportation. The Ertl Company is an American Toy company best known for its die-cast metal alloy Collectible replicas of Farm equipment and Vehicles Ghostbusters is a comedy film franchise created in 1984 The two films center around a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and capture ghosts Rubies' Costumes has produced a Ghostbusters Halloween costume, consisting of a one-piece jumpsuit with logos and an inflatable Proton Pack.

Video games

Ghostbusters (Activision)

Ghostbusters box cover (video game)

Ghostbusters is a licensed game by Activision based on the movie of the same name. Activision Inc is an American Video game developer and publisher. Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is It was designed by David Crane, produced by Brad Fregger, and released for several home computer platforms in 1984, and later for video game console systems, including the Atari 2600, Sega Master System and NES. David Crane (born in Nappanee Indiana USA) is a video game designer and programmer. Brad Fregger (born May 31 1940 in Billings Montana) is an American Entrepreneur, Author and former Game producer Events Notable releases Alley Cat is released for IBM PC compatibles * King's Quest ( Sierra, IBM The Atari 2600 is a Video game console released in October 1977 The Sega Master System is an 8-bit cartridge-based Video game console that was manufactured by Sega and was first released in 1986. The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by

Ghostbusters (Activision) on the Commodore 64 (1984). Events Notable releases Alley Cat is released for IBM PC compatibles * King's Quest ( Sierra, IBM

Most versions of this game had a similar basic format as the initial Commodore 64 game, which was completed in eight months. The game was made in such a short time by incorporating portions of a game already in production called "Car Wars". The game was also in production while the movie was being filmed. The player must also stock up on equipment and make money. The game varies in some features depending on what system it was ported to; the Sega Master System had an on-foot shooting gallery but no animations, while the NES version had a different ending but inferior graphics. The Sega Master System is an 8-bit cartridge-based Video game console that was manufactured by Sega and was first released in 1986. The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by Despite the fact that it was a new ending, many criticize it because of its several spelling mistakes and errors. The ending text reads:

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An enhanced remake of the Spectrum version was released as freeware for PCs in 2006. A video game remake is an updated and re-released version of a previous Video game. ^[38]

The Real Ghostbusters arcade game

The Real Ghostbusters was an arcade game based on the cartoon series of the same name released by Data East in 1987. also abbreviated as DECO, was a Japanese video game company Their main headquarters were located in Tokyo, while their American subsidiary Data East USA was Events Notable releases Capcom releases the Street Fighter arcade game the first in a long series of games The game was later ported to the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum. The game is known in Japan as Meikyuu Hunter G. Up to three players can control members of the Ghostbusters. Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is The characters are only differentiated by the colors of their uniforms, no effort is made to identify them, although the game's marquee art shows the characters from the cartoon.

The Ghostbusters fight off hordes of nightmarish creatures with energy guns which reduce the monsters to harmless ghosts which can then be captured with beams from their proton packs. The Proton Pack is a fictional piece of nuclear accelerative machinery created by the Ghostbusters. Power-ups available included stronger basic shoots, a force field that makes the Ghostbuster invincible for several seconds, and an item that summons Slimer to throw himself in the way of attacks. Ghostbusters is a comedy film franchise created in 1984 The two films center around a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and capture ghosts

Ghostbusters II video game

Ghostbusters II is the title of a video game released for several home computer and console systems. A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. The game is loosely based on the film of the same name. Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman.

The Van Horne level (Amstrad CPC version). The Amstrad CPC is a series of 8-bit Home computers produced by Amstrad Plc during the 1980s and early 1990s

All home computer editions were published by Activision. Activision Inc is an American Video game developer and publisher. Each home computer game edition of the game is essentially similar, with changes in the quality of graphics and sound. The PC version is the most different one, having been developed by a different company, Dynamix.

The game features several arcade sequences based on the film: Van Horne: the player controls Ray Stantz as he is lowered into an air shaft of the disused Van Horne subway system to collect a sample of slime. He is armed with his proton pack and other weaponry with which to defend himself against the myriad of ghosts that attack: some will collide or grab him and cause damage, while others will attempt to cut his rope. The Proton Pack is a fictional piece of nuclear accelerative machinery created by the Ghostbusters. The player must collect the three segments of the slime scoop, as well as ammo and health, during the descent. Journey to the Museum: the Statue of Liberty has been brought to life by "mood slime" and is marching toward the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the player controls a floating fireball (generated from the Statue's torch) which fires horizontal shots and must be used to protect the Statue from swarms of ghosts. Liberty Enlightening the World (La liberté éclairant le monde commonly known as the Statue of Liberty (Statue de la Liberté was presented The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an art museum located on the eastern edge of Central Park, along what is known as Museum Mile in New York City, Impacts from ghosts (or regeneration of the fireball) uses up precious slime, though it can be replenished from destroyed ghosts. Showdown in the Museum: the player controls the four Ghostbusters individually, armed variously with proton packs and slime dispensers, in an isometric 3D level. Isometric projection is a form of Graphical projection —more specifically an Axonometric projection. The four heroes must rappel into the Museum and fight Janosz, Vigo the Carpathian, and finally a possessed Ray, in order to save the world. Abseiling (German abseilen, "to rope down" rappelling in American and British English is the controlled descent down a rope in Rock climbing Some versions also feature a sequence based on the courtroom fight against the ghosts of the Scoleri Brothers.

The American NES edition of the game (by Activision) is different than all other versions of the game. The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by The game is a single-player side-scrolling game where the player controls a Ghostbuster through various stages based on the film, making their way to the museum before time runs out. A side-scrolling game or side-scroller is a Video game in which the Gameplay action is viewed from a side-view One level involves riding around in the heroes' famous car and another level requires the player to control the Statue of Liberty, shooting fireballs. Liberty Enlightening the World (La liberté éclairant le monde commonly known as the Statue of Liberty (Statue de la Liberté was presented The player's Ghostbuster character is armed with an unlimited supply of slime that can be shot out of a cannon and ghost traps. The game was noted for being exceptionally hard to complete. Aside from the time limit and sudden death rule for the character, the levels in the game often moved to the left, thus forcing the player to make quick decisions. The final level was especially difficult, not the least of which because the player had to repeat the level four times before the game's final ending would appear. Another criticism was the game's lack of a standard pause feature, which further adds to the challenge of the game.

There was also a version of the game released for the NES and Game Boy, entitled "NEW" Ghostbusters II, developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Hal and Activision. The Nintendo Entertainment System (often abbreviated as NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8-bit Video game console that was released by The is a handheld video game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. is a Japanese Video game developer that was founded on February 21 1980. This was contained within a black packaging (unlike the NES game's blue packaging) and the character had multiple lives before the 'Continue' screen appeared then finally the 'Game Over' screen if all continues were used. The player chooses between the four Ghostbusters (Peter, Egon, Ray and Winston) as well as their accountant Louis. The player chooses their lead character (the one who fires the proton pack by pressing the A button) and also the secondary player who, while pressing B on the controller, releases the trap but this secondary character cannot die nor be controlled, rather the character followed the player's main character around for the entire game. Although being able to select the main and secondary characters, it does not affect gameplay, which is exactly the same no matter what combination is used. There is also a character sprite of Dana, but is unplayable and only appears briefly at the end of one level and in the closing sequence. The characters are drawn with exaggeratedly large heads, and the graphics and generally more cartoony than in the other games. The game used versions and expansions of the various songs used in the movie for each level. This game also was known by fans for not featuring the car or Statue of Liberty levels seen in the previous version and the penultimate in the gallery contained Janosz as the boss, being defeated by zapping his clones and trapping them with B until he returned to normal size. The very last "level" was a walk between velvet ropes for a screen until reaching the painting of Vigo, the final boss. The Game Boy version was released in America without the NEW label.

Activision also made a version of the game for the Atari 2600 in 1989. The Atari 2600 is a Video game console released in October 1977 However, the then-12 year old system was on its last legs, and knowing the state of the 2600, Activision never released the game. British game company Salu ended up releasing the game in Europe under their name in 1992, despite the fact that Atari had already ended support for the system. Licensing issues have prevented this version of the game from being included on the Activision Anthology collections, along with a handful of other titles. Activision Anthology is a compilation of most of the Atari 2600 games by Activision for various systems

Ghostbusters Sega video game

Ghostbusters was released by Sega for the Mega Drive/Genesis on June 29, 1990. is a multinational Video game Software and Hardware development company and a former Home computer The is a 16-bit Video game console released by Sega in Japan in 1988 North America in 1989 and the PAL region in 1990 Events Notable releases Bonk's Adventure is released for the TurboGrafx-16 and It is unrelated to the earlier Activision game, and is instead a straightforward run and gun game in which the player takes control of squat cartoon representations of three of the four Ghostbusters from the movie, with the noticeable absence of Winston Zeddemore. Activision Inc is an American Video game developer and publisher. A shoot-'em-up (also known as shmup) is a Video game genre of Shooter game in which the player controls a vehicle or character and fights large Super deformed or SD is a specific style of Japanese Caricature where characters are drawn in an exaggerated way typically small and chubby with stubby limbs and Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is Four levels are available initially; after they are completed, a fifth level is unlocked, followed by a sixth and final level. Each level contains a number (usually two) of mid-bosses known as "middle ghosts"; after a middle ghost is defeated, it turns into a small green ghost which can be captured for extra money by luring it over a ghost trap. Between levels, money can be used to buy powerups, such as a 3-way shot or recovery items.

The game takes place between Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II. Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. The Ghostbusters are down on their luck due to lack of ghost activity, when suddenly several calls begin to pour in from around the city, including the eventual reappearance of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (although dialogue indicates it is not the same one from the movie). The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is a fictional character in the movie Ghostbusters and the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. After each case, a piece of a stone tablet is collected. The three Ghostbusters piece together the mysterious tablet, inadvertently opening a portal to "the evil world" and releasing a horde of ghosts. In the end, though, the Ghostbusters manage to retrieve a mystical gem from the evil world and use it with the tablet to close the portal, saving the city.

The Real Ghostbusters 1993 Activision videogame

The 1993 The Real Ghostbusters game was for the Game Boy. The is a handheld video game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. In it, the player played as Peter Venkman. It emphasized puzzle-solving in a dungeon-like atmosphere. To advance to each new stage, the player had to collect stars, which would open the door to the next level. The proton gun was effective only on blocks at the character's feet, not on the ghosts (bombs were used to destroy the ghosts). If the player lost all his health (by touching damaging things like ghosts, flames, and reforming blocks), or the 999 second timer wound down to zero, the player would lose a life. After successful completion of a level, the player would be rewarded with a 4-digit password, which would enable them to start at the end of that level next time they played (the game had no save feature).

Extreme Ghostbusters

Extreme Ghostbusters was released on April 2nd, 2001 by Light and Shadow Productions for the Game Boy Color. The is Nintendo 's successor to the Game Boy and was released on October 21, 1998 in Japan and in November 19, 1998 ^[39] It was originally thought to be intended for multiple consoles and the personal computer. ^[39] It includes four playable characters including Kylie, Garett, Roland, and Eduardo. Each character has unique gameplay attributes and may be chosen at any point in the game. Set in New York City, players must defeat and capture ghosts. ^[39]

Extreme Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Invasion

A video game made in 2004 by LSP, the game was similar to Time Crisis. Players would choose from one of the four Extreme Ghostbusters and play through various missions set in New York. It can be used with gun con. There are two kinds of shots that can be fired, using a proton cartridge like what is seen in the show. There is a standard mini proton shot, similar to a bullet fire, that uses 1/10 of cartridge, or a proton beam, which uses 5/10 a proton cartridge. There are 3 game modes; Adventure, Training, and Replay.

Ghostbusters 2006 mobile game

A top down puzzle game was released in 2006 for cell phones on Verizon, Sprint, Tmobile, and Cingular (now AT&T) networks. The story revolves around the Ghostbusters being hired by a millionaire tycoon to rid his home of ghosts, but the story does not go beyond that with no cut scenes or dialog during the game. Ultimately, Ghostbusters mobile was panned critically due to it's extreme length (over 100 rooms to enter), plain gameplay design (gathering colored keys, pushing statues, activating switches), and no real references to any of the original Ghostbusters characters or movies, besides the opening theme music. It was reviewed negatively because of its lack of any references to any of the original Ghostbusters, its average gameplay and level design. ^[40]

Ghostbusters 2008 video game

Main article: Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Ghostbusters is an upcoming video game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and PC. Ghostbusters The Video Game is a video game based on the Ghostbusters film franchise in development for the Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. A personal computer ( PC) is any Computer whose original sales price size and capabilities make it useful for individuals and which is intended to be operated A release date has been slated for an October 2008 release. ZootFly began independently developing the game in May 2006 but hit a "bump in the road" with regard to the Ghostbusters copyright in July 2006. ZootFly is a Slovenian Video game developer. ZootFly specializes in the development of action adventure games for the Xbox, Xbox ^[41]Vivendi Universal acquired the rights to make the game, which is to be developed by Terminal Reality for the PS3, PC and Xbox 360, and by Red Fly Studios for the Wii, DS and PS2. VIVENDI is a software package for care management and staff organisation published by the German software company CONNEXT and introduced in 1995 Terminal Reality is a video game development and production company based out of Lewisville Texas. ^[42] Harold Ramis has said that he and Aykroyd, in addition to writing the game's script, will do voiceover for the Ghostbusters video game this coming year. ^[43] Dan Aykroyd mentioned the upcoming game on Breakfast television (City TV Toronto 8:30 Eastern Sept 21 2007) stating it will, essentially, take the place of a third movie (although it is not based on the existing, long-rumored Ghostbusters Go to Hell plotline devised by Aykroyd and Ramis in 1999).

Literary adaptations

Comics

Main article: Ghostbusters: Legion

In 2003, Sony signed an agreement with 88 MPH Studios to work on a comic update of the Ghostbusters movie, to be released the following fall. Ghostbusters Legion is a four-issue Comic book mini-series published by the Quebec based publisher 88MPH Studios run by Canadian Sebastien Clavet is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato Tokyo, Japan, and one of the world's largest Media conglomerates with ^[44] Ghostbusters: Legion saw the return of the four Ghostbusters and the principal cast from the movie. Legion saw an update to the series by setting the events of the first movie in 2004 rather than 1984. Set six months after the Gozer incident, the series was designed to follow the Ghostbusters as their initial fame faded and they returned to the regular chore of busting ghosts on a daily basis. The series sees the team run ragged as a spate of supernatural crimes and other related occurrences plague the city, as well as contemplating the greater effects of their success beyond the immediate media attention.

Novels

Ghostbusters: The Return is a 2004 novel written by long-time science fiction writer Sholly Fisch in celebration of the franchise's 20th anniversary. Set two years after Ghostbusters II, the novel revolves around Peter Venkman running for mayor of New York City and an ancient entity trying to conquer the world by bringing urban legends to life. Ghostbusters II is the 1989 Sequel to Ghostbusters (1984 produced and directed by Ivan Reitman. The City of New York

In the novel, it is five years after the events of Ghostbusters II. The group finds themselves once again neck-deep in ghosts and ghouls as some of the most unsettling urban legends — like the hook-handed killer in Lovers' Lane and The Vanishing Hitchhiker — all come to deadly life! But the worst is yet to come for Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore — and quite possibly the people of New York: the Ghostbusters' leader, Peter Venkman, has been chosen by an independent political party to be their candidate¨for Mayor! With the city reeling under a supernatural reign of terror, can the Ghostbusters stop the arrival of an ancient fear-demon in time to save Election Day — or should Venkman start looking for another job already?

The company that published the novel is no longer in business, and the novel only saw one printing. The book is now a sought out collectible for Ghostbusters fans due its limited printing.

Cultural impact

The video game Doom retooled to look like Ghostbusters was a popular game modification

Ghostbusters has had many instances of popularity and parody in popular culture since the first movie's release. Doom (officially cased DOOM) is a 1993 Computer game by Id Software that is a landmark title in the First-person shooter Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is The building that was Dana Barrett's apartment building in Ghostbusters has, since the release of the film, been known as the Ghostbusters Building. The building at 55 Central Park West, also known as the Ghostbusters Building, is a Housing cooperative located in Manhattan, New York City, ^[45] A group of credit unions have used the Ghostbusters symbol on their ATMs to promote their surcharge-free banking privileges. A credit union is a Cooperative Financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members and operated for the purpose of promoting thrift providing credit ^[46] An anti-anthrax gel was created under the name of "Project ectoplasm" after the paranormal slime substance from the franchise. ^[47] References have been made to Ghostbusters in many other films, such as Superbad, in which a character has a Real Ghostbusters lunchbox. This article is about the animated spin-off of the 1984 film Ghostbusters. ^[48] The movie Be Kind Rewind includes an extensive sequence in which Jack Black and others recreate the first Ghostbusters movie. Thomas Jack Black Jr (born August 28 1969 is an American Actor, Comedian and Musician. ^[49] In the movie Casper, Dan Aykroyd reprises his role of Ray Stantz in a brief cameo. Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning Canadian-American Upon exiting the Harvey's haunted mansion, he says "Who you gonna call? Somebody else!", an obvious reference to the film's catchphrase. Zuul redirects here For the videogame see Zool. Ghostbusters (titled on-screen as Ghost Busters) is A catch phrase (or catchphrase) is a phrase or expression recognized by its repeated utterance In the TV show Family Guy, Peter says "I remember my first summer job. Family Guy is an animated American television sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane that airs on Fox and regularly on other " This is followed by a short sequence where a younger version of Peter in a Ghostbuster jumpsuit drives up to a house in the Ectomobile and rushes inside, interrupting the pottery scene from the movie Ghost (film) by capturing the ghost of Sam, and telling Molly "That'll be $27. Ghost is a 1990 romantic Fantasy film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Tony Goldwyn and Whoopi 50. " Another instance is in the episode where Peter loses his driver's license. Trying to pass the time, Peter hides in the refrigerator. When Lois opens the fridge door, Peter says, "There is no Peter, only Zuul. "

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