Category: "Ghostbusters 1"
Ghostbusters: The Original Novelizations of Ghostbusters 1 and 2 Book Review
Titan Books recently released Ghostbusters: The Original Novelizations of Ghostbusters 1 and 2 (formerly known as Ghostbusters: The Original Movie Novelizations Omnibus), and they were kind enough to send me a copy to review for all of you, dear… more »
Eaglemoss Hero Collector Build The Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Model Subscription Review - Issue #3
By Paul Rudoff on May. 8, 2020 at 3:44 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Reviews & Merch , Tags: eaglemossectosub
This is one of an ongoing series of reviews that looks at the "Build The Ghostbusters Ecto-1" model subscription from Eaglemoss, through their Hero Collector imprint. Let's take a closer look at Issue #3... more »
Eaglemoss Hero Collector Build The Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Model Subscription Review - Issues #1 & #2
By Paul Rudoff on Apr. 18, 2020 at 6:00 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Reviews & Merch , Tags: eaglemossectosub
Eaglemoss, through their Hero Collector imprint, recently started their "Build The Ghostbusters Ecto-1" model subscription. They just sent me the introductory package, which contains the first two magazine issues and model car parts. Let's… more »
Ghostbusters: Artbook by Insight Editions Early Review
Insight Editions is set to release Ghostbusters: Artbook on May 19, 2020, but they were kind enough to send me a copy a month early to preview/review for all of you, dear Spookies. Let's take a closer look at it... more »
Incomplete Special Features on the 2019 Ghostbusters 1&2 4K/Blu-ray Set - Watch The COMPLETE ShoWest Exhibitor Reel!!!
Last year, I had the honor of consulting with Sony on bonus features to include on the Ghostbusters 1 & 2 4K/Blu-ray set. I gave them a mighty list of things to find and, amazingly, they found a lot of them. I was overjoyed to know that these rare… more »
Unused Ghostbusters Theme Songs
I ain't afraid of no Ray Parker Jr., and neither were the Ghostbusters. Long before Columbia Pictures enlisted his help for a theme song to the 1984 classic film, they approached other musicians. None of the fans know how many other artists submitted… more »
Ghostbusters In-Movie Commercials
When Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler opened their little paranormal investigation and elimination business back in 1983, they knew they needed a television commercial in order to let others know of their new operation. Derek Osborn recently… more »
Ghostbusters Reference Review - Vibes
Most Ghostbusters references are short bits that can best be encapsulated with a small video clip, as evidenced by Spook Central's collection of Ghostbusters reference videos on Critical Commons. However, sometimes there's a reference for which a small… more »
Hasbro 2020 Toy Fair - Attendee Report & Ghostbusters Product Line Details
By Paul Rudoff on Feb. 25, 2020 at 9:15 PM , Categories: Personal, Ghostbusters 1, Real Ghostbusters, Reviews & Merch, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Filming Locations, The 2016 Parody Remake
On Saturday February 22, 2020, I attended the Hasbro 2020 Toy Fair in New York City, an offshoot of the larger New York Toy Fair going on elsewhere in the city at the same time. Thanks to the invitation-only event, I was able to be amongst the first to… more »
Shot On Site - Someone Left Vinz Clortho Out In The Rain
By Paul Rudoff on Jan. 10, 2020 at 11:35 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Filming Locations , Tags: shot-on-site
It's very rare that Spook Central's Shot On Site series has covered a location that only appears in a deleted scene. Even a place like Truffles Cafe, where the Ectomobile rejected a parking ticket in a deleted scene, technically appeared in the film in… more »
The Movies That Made Us: Ghostbusters (Netflix Episode) Review
By Paul Rudoff on Dec. 4, 2019 at 11:50 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Reviews & Merch, Cast & Crew
On Friday, November 29, 2019, Netflix premiered their new series The Movies That Made Us. Contrary to the name, the series does NOT chronicle the fans whose lives have been influenced ("made") by these motion pictures. You know, like a guy who has run a… more »
Spook Central Halloween Treat - Ghostbusters Videos Collection
By Paul Rudoff on Oct. 31, 2019 at 11:56 AM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Miscellaneous, Ghostbusters 2, The 2016 Parody Remake , Tags: halloween_treat
This year's Halloween Treat is simple collection of Ghostbusters videos that I have uploaded to my accounts on Critical Commons and Internet Archive (there's also old stuff on YouTube and DailyMotion you can check out). There is a lot of Ghostbusters… more »
Ghostbusters Fan Fest 2019
By Paul Rudoff on Aug. 28, 2019 at 11:28 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Miscellaneous, Ghostbusters 2, Real Ghostbusters, Extreme Ghostbusters, Cast & Crew, Fans, The 2016 Parody Remake
On Friday June 7th and Saturday June 8th 2019, Wizard World and Sony Pictures held the first ever Ghostbusters Fan Fest. What transpired at the event? Read on the find out... more »
Alessi Brothers Savin' The Day CDs Review
If you listened to the new Ghostbusters fan commentary on the Ghostbusters 1&2 4K UHD & Blu-Ray 5-disc set that was released back in June, you may have heard one of the participants mention that Alessi released an album called Every Version… more »
Revenge of Shot on Site Summer - Ghostbusters Locations, Part 6
By Paul Rudoff on Jul. 14, 2019 at 12:00 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Filming Locations , Tags: gb1locations
In honor of the respective 35th & 30th anniversaries of the original Ghostbusters movies, every Sunday - henceforth dubbed Shot on Site Sundays - at Noon (Eastern) for the next several weeks (schedule here), I will go through the original two movies… more »
Revenge of Shot on Site Summer - Ghostbusters Locations, Part 5
By Paul Rudoff on Jul. 7, 2019 at 12:00 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Filming Locations , Tags: gb1locations
In honor of the respective 35th & 30th anniversaries of the original Ghostbusters movies, every Sunday - henceforth dubbed Shot on Site Sundays - at Noon (Eastern) for the next several weeks (schedule here), I will go through the original two movies… more »
Ghostbusters 1 & 2 Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-Ray SteelBook 2019 Review
June 11th saw the release of the Ghostbusters 1 & 2 Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-Ray SteelBook from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Let's take a closer look at the set... more »
Revenge of Shot on Site Summer - Ghostbusters Locations, Part 4
By Paul Rudoff on Jun. 30, 2019 at 12:00 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Filming Locations , Tags: gb1locations
In honor of the respective 35th & 30th anniversaries of the original Ghostbusters movies, every Sunday - henceforth dubbed Shot on Site Sundays - at Noon (Eastern) for the next several weeks (schedule here), I will go through the original two movies… more »
Revenge of Shot on Site Summer - Ghostbusters Locations, Part 3
By Paul Rudoff on Jun. 23, 2019 at 12:00 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Filming Locations , Tags: gb1locations
In honor of the respective 35th & 30th anniversaries of the original Ghostbusters movies, every Sunday - henceforth dubbed Shot on Site Sundays - at Noon (Eastern) for the next several weeks (schedule here), I will go through the original two movies… more »
Revenge of Shot on Site Summer - Ghostbusters Locations, Part 2
By Paul Rudoff on Jun. 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Filming Locations , Tags: gb1locations
In honor of the respective 35th & 30th anniversaries of the original Ghostbusters movies, every Sunday - henceforth dubbed Shot on Site Sundays - at Noon (Eastern) for the next several weeks (schedule here), I will go through the original two movies… more »
Revenge of Shot on Site Summer - Ghostbusters Locations, Part 1
By Paul Rudoff on Jun. 9, 2019 at 12:00 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Filming Locations , Tags: gb1locations
Last year, Spook Central ran the Return of Shot on Site Summer event, which featured the Ghostbusters 2016/Answer the Call movie. Well, the boys in gray are back to take revenge 'cause ain't no bitches gonna hunt no ghosts. Revenge of Shot on Site… more »
Elmer Bernstein's Ghostbusters: Original Motion Picture Score (Sony Classical) Audio CD Review
Sony Classical just released Elmer Bernstein's Ghostbusters: Original Motion Picture Score. Want to know more about it? Read on to be enlightened... more »
Ghostbusters: Behind Closed Doors Review
By Paul Rudoff on Jun. 4, 2019 at 5:43 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Ghostbusters 2, Reviews & Merch
On Sunday, June 2, 2019, the Reelz channel premiered their two-hour special Ghostbusters: Behind Closed Doors. Since the show is not being shown anymore, I thought I'd write up a review to show you what it's all about. more »
Ghostbusters 1 & 2 Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-Ray Steelbook 2019 Announcement
On June 11, 2019, both Ghostbusters films will be re-released on 4K and standard Blu-ray with a bevy of vintage, and long-requested, bonus features. The full press release is after the jump. more »
Running Press Mini P.K.E. Meter Deluxe Mega Kit Review
By Paul Rudoff on Apr. 3, 2019 at 10:00 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Ghostbusters 2, Reviews & Merch
April 9th sees the release of the Ghostbusters P.K.E. Meter Deluxe Mega Kit from Running Press, who previously released a Ghostbusters 2016 Proton Pack Deluxe Mega Kit, both of which are part of a whole line of "kits" (no assembly required) containing a… more »
Altered Ghostbusters Historical Photos
By Paul Rudoff on Sep. 8, 2018 at 11:30 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Miscellaneous, Ghostbusters 2
When you've been doing this for as long as I have - last month marked Spook Central's 22nd anniversary - you tend to become intimately familiar with historical Ghostbusters photographs. I've seen the same images over and over again in various… more »
Ghostbusters Hidden Cameos
Many years ago I wrote an article about Ghostbusters II's hidden cameos, and even covered those from the Feig film, but I never wrote anything about the original. Since today is the film's 34th anniversary, what better day than today to correct this… more »
Who Ya Gonna Call? Ghostbusters... Promotional Phone Messages
Back in 1984, a promotional phone number was set-up for the original Ghostbusters movie. You would call and hear a pre-recorded message from Bill & Dan. Sony used this same type of promotion again in 2014 and 2016 for the 30th anniversary and the… more »
Topps Fright Flicks Trading Cards
In 1988, Topps released a 90 card, 11 sticker set entitled Fright Flicks. Each card featured a photograph from one of 14 horror movies of the previous 10 years, with a humorous caption beneath it. The card backs featured frightening "Did It Ever… more »
Ghostbusters Collection Includes All Three Films DVD Review
By Paul Rudoff on Feb. 4, 2018 at 7:37 PM , Categories: Ghostbusters 1, Ghostbusters 2, Home Video, The 2016 Parody Remake
(click to enlarge) Next year is the 35th anniversary of Ghostbusters, and I suspect we'll get new Blu-ray releases of both original films in honor of the event (each including one new bonus feature to justify the re-purchase, like the… more »
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