They Finally SHUT UP About Ghostbusters 2016?!
4,041The new trailer for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire dropped today, and it's the #3 trending video on YouTube. Weirdly, the media has all but stopped talking about Ghostbusters 2016 in relation to the new Jason Reitman films. But it was ALL they could talk about leading up to Afterlife. So what changed?
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"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," the latest addition to the iconic Ghostbusters franchise, has just released its new trailer, causing quite a stir in the entertainment world. This film follows the Spengler family as they return to New York City, joining forces with the original Ghostbusters who have established a top-secret research lab to advance their ghost-busting technology. Together, they face an "unimaginable evil commanding an army of ghosts," threatening to plunge the world into a second Ice Age.
Directed by Gil Kenan and co-written by Jason Reitman, who also directed "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," "Frozen Empire" marks a return to the franchise's roots in New York City. Reitman explained that "Afterlife" was a "passing-the-torch" film, introducing new characters and re-establishing the Ghostbusters world. "Frozen Empire" ramps up the action, featuring original cast members like Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Annie Potts, alongside newer faces such as Paul Rudd.
The media's focus has indeed shifted from "Ghostbusters 2016" to the new Jason Reitman films, reflecting a change in the franchise's direction. "Ghostbusters 2016," directed by Paul Feig, was a reboot with an all-female lead cast and faced mixed reactions from both fans and critics. In contrast, Reitman's "Afterlife" and now "Frozen Empire" are seen as direct sequels to the original films, appealing to both new audiences and longtime fans by blending nostalgia with fresh storytelling. This shift in narrative and style, moving away from the reboot approach of the 2016 film, might explain why the media's conversation has changed, focusing more on the continuity and expansion of the original Ghostbusters universe.
"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" is set to hit theaters on March 22, 2024, and is already generating significant buzz, ranking as one of the top trending videos on YouTube. With its blend of new and familiar elements, the film is poised to capture the imaginations of a wide audience, continuing the legacy of one of cinema's most beloved franchises.
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