Harold Ramis
Every ‘Ghostbusters’ Movie, Ranked
No one expected Ghostbusters to become the phenomenon it has over the past 40 years. In 1984, Columbia Pictures was just hoping the Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis-penned high-concept film could break even and, at the very least, turn a small profit, despite director Ivan Reitman’s prior success. No one expected it to become the […]
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John Bailey, ‘Ordinary People’ Cinematographer and Former Film Academy President, Dies at 81
John Bailey, the cinematographer on Ordinary People, Groundhog Day, As Good as It Gets and dozens of other notable films who endured two “stressful” terms as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, died Friday. He was 81. Bailey died in Los Angeles, his wife, Oscar-nominated film editor Carol Littleton (E.T. the […]
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‘Groundhog Day’ Hits 30: Comedy’s Team on “Tense” Shoot, Bill Murray Tapping Into “Dark Side”
When director Harold Ramis and producing partner Trevor Albert stumbled upon the screenplay for Groundhog Day, no one knew it would become a film that viewers would (voluntarily) watch over and over. Having followed National Lampoon’s Vacation with 1986’s underperforming Club Paradise, Ramis wanted his next project to aim outside the box. CAA’s Richard Lovett […]
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Harold Ramis’ Daughter Reflects on ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ and Her Beloved, Iconic Father
[This story contains spoilers to the ending of Ghostbusters: Afterlife.] Violet Ramis Stiel knew watching Ghostbusters: Afterlife would be an emotional experience — but perhaps also cathartic. The eldest daughter of the late, legendary Harold Ramis — a quadruple threat as a comedian, actor, writer and director — sat in a New York City screening […]
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Jason and Ivan Reitman Discuss ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife,’ Balance Between New Adventure and Nostalgia
Jason Reitman does not mince words: he made Ghostbusters: Afterlife for his father, Ivan, and Harold Ramis’ family. And if the byproduct of that love letter just so happens to leave fans of the iconic franchise exhilarated, so much the better. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter prior to the Sony picture’s release, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker […]
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Bill Murray Says Harold Ramis Is “Greatly Missed” in ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’
Bill Murray shed a tiny bit more light on the upcoming 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' when he visited Thursday's 'Ellen DeGeneres Show.'
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‘Ghostbusters’ Fans Pay Tribute to Harold Ramis on Anniversary of His Death
Monday marked six years since actor and filmmaker Harold Ramis died, and the official Twitter account for 'Ghostbusters' paid tribute by sharing fans' messages and art.
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Remastered ‘Ghostbusters: The Video Game’ Features Touching Tribute to Harold Ramis
The remastered edition of 'Ghostbusters: The Video Game' dropped Friday and includes a touching message about the late Harold Ramis.
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The Stars of ‘Ghostbusters’: Where Are They Now?
See what the 'Ghostbusters' cast — including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver — have been up to since the first 'Ghostbusters' movie hit theaters 35 years ago on June 8, 1984 and since sequel 'Ghostbusters II' hit theaters on June 16, 1989.
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Harold Ramis’ Daughter Addresses ‘Ghostbusters 3’ Possibly Including a CG Egon
"Personally, for me, it is hard to imagine that people would accept it, but who knows. The technology now is amazing."
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‘Groundhog Day’: Theater Review
Director Matthew Warchus, composer Tim Minchin and the team behind 'Matilda' turn the much-loved Bill Murray screen comedy into a lavish stage musical.
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Harold Ramis’ Daughter to Fans: “Stop Using My Dad as an Excuse to Hate” New ‘Ghostbusters’
The late actor's daughter implores fans to give the new film a chance.
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