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Ghostbusters

Summary

Ghostbusters is a supernatural comedy franchise created in 1984. Its first installment was the movie Ghostbusters, released on June 8, 1984 by Columbia Pictures. It centers on a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and capture ghosts for a living. For the movie, the franchise licensed action figures, novelizations, and other original materials to be produced around the ghost movies' theme. After the initial success, they released original material in other fields such as comic books, video games, television series, and a theme park attraction.

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An edited image of Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Casper in Casper and Ghostbusters
How Casper the Friendly Ghost Defeated the Ghostbusters

The Ghostbusters saved NYC (and the world) numerous times from paranormal entities. But they admitted defeat when it came to Casper's uncles.

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Harold Ramis from Ghostbusters, Ernie Hudson and Bill Murray from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and Kate McKinnon from Ghostbusters 2016
Every Ghostbusters Movie, Ranked from Worst to Best

With the recent release of the newest installment, what better time to review the franchise's 40-year history and rank every Ghostbusters film? 

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Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig in Ghostbusters (2016) in an edited image with Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
The One Thing Ghostbusters 2016 Did Better Than the Other Sequels

Paul Feig's female-led Ghostbusters reboot fell victim to internet trolls at the time of its release, but it did more than ride a wave of nostalgia.

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There Were 3 Ghostbusters TV Shows, but Only 1 Was Real

The Ghost Busters, Ghostbusters, and The Real Ghostbusters. Three TV shows all with similar names. How did this happen?

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The Ghostbusters animated series logo and the cast of Frozen Empire.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Director Offers Update on Netflix Animated Series: 'It’s a Great Time to Be a Ghostbuster'

Director Gil Kenan has offered a promising update on the development of the Netflix Ghostbusters series.

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The Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire cast wield proton blasters.
Ghostbusters' Biggest Problem Is an Identity Crisis

Busting hasn't made us feel good for a while now. Is the franchise focusing on the wrong things?

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Classic Ghostbusters Actor 'Thankful' for Frozen Empire, Explains Why People Love the Franchise So Much

Ernie Hudson discusses Ghostbusters’ central theme, and the actor believes this particular message is why fans love the films so much.

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Director Already Knows Who the Ghostbusters 6 Main Character Will Be

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire may have just hit theaters, but Gil Kenan knows just what direction the franchise will take should another sequel be made.

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review | A Predictable but Cool Sequel

The Spengler family and Gary (Paul Rudd) have trouble acclimating to life in New York City while a new threat emerges.

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The cast of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire surrounded by green splats.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Debuts on Rotten Tomatoes With Lowest Score in the Franchise

The review for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire are now in, and they may have you wondering if you should have called somebody else.

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The Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire cast wield proton blasters.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Director Is Already Planning More Sequels

Director Gil Kenan already has ideas for more adventures beyond Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

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Ghostbusters Frozen Empire posters with Bill Murray Paul Rudd and cast
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Is Forecast to Compete with Afterlife’s Box Office Debut

The Ghostbusters are on pace to post strong numbers over Frozen Empire's opening weekend.

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Hasbro Celebrates Transformers' 40th Anniversary with Ghostbusters Crossover Collectibles

Transformers toy collectors will be in for a Hasbro treat with Ghostbuster crossover collectibles.

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Ghostbusters Frozen Empire images of Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd with a ghost
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Trailer Delivers More Nostalgic Returns and A Fearsome Adversary

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson are back in business in the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

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The 10 Best Episodes of The Real Ghostbusters, Ranked

Revisit the best and most memorable episodes of The Real Ghostbusters animated series.

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire logo featuring a ghost covered in ice
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire's Director Reveals Inspiration Behind Sequel's 'Weird as F—k Villains'

Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman admit The Real Ghostbusters partially inspired Frozen Empire, along with two famous filmmakers.

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Magazine Covers Turns OG Star Into a Fully-Fledged Team Member

Empire Magazine have revealed a first look at their exclusive Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire covers, including an addition to the original team.

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Ghostbusters old and new tackle a new Ice Age on the new poster for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Gets Early Release Date Update From Sony

Sony Pictures have announced that Ghostbusters: Frozen Kingdom will now hit cinemas earlier than expected.

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Bill Murray and Paul Rudd in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire alongside the new logo.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Begins ‘Post-gozerian Era,’ Bill Murray & Paul Rudd Come Face-To-Face

A new image from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has been revealed, and director Gil Kenan talks new mythology.

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The main cast of Ghostbusters, including Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz, Harold Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler, and Ernie Hudson as Winston Zeddmore in Ghostbusters.
Why Ghostbusters Is One Great Film But Not a Great Franchise

Ghostbusters is arguably one of the best comedies of the '80s but it became a forced franchise that exists because of nostalgia rather than necessity.

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