my idea would be this:
A few newer Ghostbusters firing off the packs trying to catch a ghost, etc. some great catchy lines then a large horn sounds… the ghosts dissapear, the room lights up. and each was evaluated as some of the original GB's walked in commenting on there work in the GB trainning area. one of them reciving a candy bar, the other a smack on the back of the head. with a real pissed off look on his/her face followed by a sigh …then the opening credits/title.
im gone.

(^_^) Yeah sounds Good idea or like Sumthing like u say ppl Catching ghost then u hear Peter Shout Ok guyz that a Rap and it was Actaully Adverties ment for the or sumthing like that But i like ur Idea Sounds Good but the way ur Sounds like the Extemre GB but good Idea Tho (^_^)

Firehouse doors opening, Ecto racing out?

…Several years later

A public place, such as Central Park (NY) is all quiet. Not a cloud in the sky. People are walking around, chatting. Kids frolicking at the playground. Just then, a foul stench eminates in the air and the clear blue sky becomes grey. The wind picks up and the ground lightly begins to rumble. The light rumbling grows ..and grows, until the earth shakes, cracks, and opens up …excreting a terrifying unearthly demon. The demon resembles the form of a desceased miner; one who was killed while working underground repairing the cities sewer system. The creature belows and reaks unholy havoc on central park. People run and scream, terrified in horror. Just then, a siren in the background comes blaring in the distance. Its the Ecto 1-A! The car is shown, beat-up and rusty, but still a mighty vehicle…one that's probably been through many a paranormal battle. The car pulls up and stops along the block, two men exit the car…one an older black man (looking in great condition for his age) and the other, a young white male (looking to be in his early 20s). They pull out some sort of bulky, mechanical back packs from the trunk and put them on. The men approach the demon, ready to confront the creature head-on. The camera pans to their name tags…the black man's last name, Zeddmore; the young male's last name…Wallance. They charge up their packs, proceed to lock and load their proton guns… Wallance, smiles and in cocky form, arches his eyebrow. The guns ignite and FIRE IN A SHRIEKING BLAST OF PROTON FIRE! The demon is trapped in the blast. Zeddmore throws out a trap, steps on the release switch, and ensnares the zombie like miner. The stunned, and still terrified crowd comes to and slowly begins to get their composure. They look around and see the GHOSTBUSTERS. No one cheers, no fan fare, just a couple of thank you's from a few greatful bystanders. Children are crying and people are rubbing their injuries and getting back on their feet.

Winston Zeddmore: (Looking at the smoking trap dangling from his hands) Talking to the demon as if it can hear him, “Come on big guy…this isn't your place. Let's take you back where humans won't disturb you.”

Oscar Wallance: Exhausted and looking at Winston as they both walk back to the car to put away their equipment and return to headquaters, “Does it ever get easier Zedd?

Winston: ”Not for us, not for them (the innocent bystanders), and certainly not for guys like him (sighing and referring to the tortured soul in the ghost trap."

Both men get into the car…tired and exhausted. Oscar takes the driver's seat and picks up the CB receiver getting an address from the secretary at the firehouse for their last job of the day; Winston enters the passenger side. The black man, noticeably stressed-out, rubs his eyes and the sweat from his face. The car drives out of the park and into the distance…moving onto the next bust before they return to headquaters.

(Mellow entrance fade into a somber rendition of the Ghostbusers theme in sync with the moods of Zeddmore and Wallance, followed by opening credits)

Hey, um…I don't normally do this and I'm not trying to attract attention to myself, but would anyone like to continue adding to this thread, because its actully a good idea. I'd love to see more ideas from other members for what a good opening scene for Ghostbusters 3 would be. Come on guys, get those creative juices flowing!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK- 11:00PM

We open with the famous New York skyline, the moon is full and bright. The city is lit up beautifully right now.

CUT TO:

TIMES SQUARE
It’s bustling with people, cars are everywhere.
Traffic is especially congested this evening, horns are honking people are shouting at each other. Even the pedestrians on the street are agitated by each other.

There’s a very loud “whomp” from under the street, in the sewers. It rattles the windows a bit on the cars and causes all of the people to stop and look.

The camera focuses on a section of the street, a manhole is slightly shaking.

EXTREME WIDE SHOT (EWS)-TIMES SQUARE
The manhole lid blows off! High up into the air with a wavy stream of red light chasing after it, all the cars close to it stop and skid.
END EWS.

The area around the manhole is completely cleared.

Most of the drivers open their doors and get out for a closer look, the Manhole lid falls onto a parked Taxi and crushes the hood.

There’s more commotion from under the street, a CAB DRIVER (Male 40’s) walks over to the hole. A few other people follow him.
A HOT DOG VENDER (Male, 60’s) walks up next to him.

HOT DOG VENDOR
(curious)
What’s going on down there?

CAB DRIVER
Hell if I know, why don’t you go down there and find out?

The crowd laughs.

The Hot Dog Vendor is about to respond but we hear something shriek, an unearthly noise.

HOT DOG VENDOR
(eyes on the manhole)
I think I’ll pass.

The shriek continues, grows louder and more bone chilling, we hear shouting from somewhere down the hole.

The group that had gathered around the hole backs away, cautiously.
Two more bright flashes of light come from the hole, then the shrieking stops.

The Cab Driver walks nonchalantly back to the hole, peeks over the edge.
He doesn’t hear anything.

CAB DRIVER
(pompous)
Well it’s gone, whatever it was–

Suddenly a blue, winged, 3 headed, transparent Ghost comes flying through the manhole! The parts of him that don’t fit through the manhole just phases through the asphalt, the cab driver’s face gets caught in it as it flies towards the rooftops.

The area goes completely silent except for the sound of the ghost, they all stare at it.

The Ghost shrieks as it rockets into the sky, the Cab Driver is stuck in the same position he was looking over the edge in, a shocked expression on his blue slime covered face.

CAB DRIVER
(not moving)
Well. I’ve seen everything.

The Cab Driver falls flat on his back, the crowd that’s gathered rushes up to make sure he’s okay. As soon as they get to him we see a gloved hand come up from the manhole and grasp the road.

The Ghost comes back down for a second turn, it’s heads all shrieking and it’s eyes glowing red.

GHOST’S POV:
Before it gets there DR. PETER VENKMAN (Male, early 30’s) has half of his body out of the manhole. He’s dressed in normal Ghostbuster attire.
He’s aiming his neutrona wand, the crowd is still staring at the ghost.

VENKMAN
(aiming)
Smile.

END POV.
He fires! A stream of continuous concentrated red light flows from the tip of the weapon, it makes contact with the blue ghost, trapping it.

VENKMAN
(into the manhole, struggling with the ghost)
Hey, head about thirty feet down the line and fire straight up!

We hear a muffled “Ok!” as Venkman tries to climb out of the manhole by himself.

The ghost is really struggling to free itself by now, it’s doing dips and bumping into light posts and everything, the beam from the neutrona wand is burning whatever else it touches.

VENKMAN
Come on, I know you’re just cranky, you missed your train right? No wait, the news-stand was out of Cat Fancy?

The ghost grows more aggravated, it’s starting to win.

VENKMAN
(struggling)
Whoa easy big boy!
(shouting)
Any time now guys!

FROM BEHIND VENKMAN, STREET LEVEL
We see the street in front of Venkman. The ghost is hovering about thirty feet away, in the air.

BLAM! Three more proton streams come shooting up out of the street, making contact with the ghost!

The ghost shrieks even louder.

Venkman sighs, clicks off his wand and climbs out of the hole, clanking his Proton Pack against the rim.

VENKMAN
(to himself)
Easy there Pete, this stuff doesn’t grow on trees.

He puts the neutrona wand on his gun belt and unhooks the trap.
The Ghost desperately tries to get out of the grip, but the three beams are holding it steadily in place.

The Hot Dog Vendor runs up to Venkman.

HOT DOG VENDOR
(curious)
What is that thing?!

Venkman looks at him, lets out a slight burp.

VENKMAN
Beats the hell out of me. You want to make friends with it or something?

The ghost lets out a particularly foul shriek, it causes both of the men to tense up for a second.

HOT DOG VENDOR
(scared)
Forget this man!

VENKMAN
(eyes on the ghost)
Yea well it probably wouldn’t like you either.

His radio comes to life.

VOICE (O.S.)
(static)
Anytime now, Venkman!

He remembers the trap.

VENKMAN
Oh right the trap, sorry.

He’s about to roll out the trap when he notices there’s no ground to roll it to, the three beams have pretty much disintegrated the asphalt under the ghost.

He un-clicks the radio and brings it to his mouth.

VENKMAN
(into radio)
Hey, I’ve got a problem here, no where to put the trap.

He waits a moment, the ghost shrieks again.

VOICE (O.S.)
Improvise! This isn’t easy either you know!

Venkman thinks for a moment and puts his radio back on his belt.

He drops the plunger pedal for the trap onto the ground and positions his boot right above the pedal.

He holds out the trap in one arm, out as far as he can, pointing the ‘doors’ at the ghost.

He grabs the radio again.

He squeezes his eyes shut, tenses up his entire face.

He pushes his foot down on the plunger, the trap doors swing open and the pyramid of light shoots out.

VENKMAN
(into radio)
Okay, the traps open!
(eyes shut)
Okay, on my count.. 1…2…

VOICE (O.S.)
You’re not holding it are you?

Venkman stops.

VENKMAN
(opens eyes wide)
Uh… No… Okay, 3!

The beams turn off and Venkman’s boot lets off the plunger, the pyramid of light engulfs the ghost and draws it back into the trap, it struggles as it goes in, and as usual it’s eyes are the last thing to dissolve into the trap.

The doors slam shut and the “A-Ok” beep sounds.

Venkman opens one eye and looks around observing the situation.

His hair is standing on end completely.

The trap is steaming.

He sees everything is okay and smiles a big grin.

VENKMAN
(chuckling to himself)
We’ve got a nice little place for you giggles.

He taps the side of the trap, little streams of blue energy trail up his fingers.

The crowd starts to applaud him.

He looks around and basks in the glory for a moment, taking it all in.

VENKMAN
(loving it)
Thank you! But please, I don’t deserve all the credit.
(walking over to the manhole)
Come on you kidders, get up here and look at your adoring public!

Venkman makes it to the manhole in time to grab the first gloved hand to come up out of the hole, it’s WINSTON ZEDDEMORE (Male, late 20’s).

ZEDDEMORE
(brushing himself off)
Thanks a lot Pete, you wouldn’t believe what I was standing in that hole time.

VENKMAN
Aww, come on Winston. They love you for it.

The Cab Driver from before, head still covered in blue slime, walks over and shakes Winston’s hand.

ZEDDEMORE
Well, I guess it could be worse.

Another hand comes up, it waves about frantically for a bit. Venkman leans down and helps DR. RAY STANTZ (Male, early 30’s) up out of the hole.

VENKMAN
(mock surprise)
Ray! What are you doing here?!

Ray laughs at Peter’s bad joke.

STANTZ
(still laughing)
Pete, you wouldn’t believe what I was–

VENKMAN
(stopping him)
I’ve heard that one already. Now go rub some of that stuff off, we’re supposed to be professionals here.
(pats him on the shoulder)

Ray just smiles at him and walks off, scraping the bottom of his boots along the street.

He sees the Cab Driver.

STANTZ
(to the Cabbie)
Just think of it as joining an elite club.

He rubs some of the slime off the Cab Driver’s face, a thin string follows from face to hand.

Winston laughs, pulling out a cigarette and offering one to Ray.

ZEDDEMORE
(taking a puff)
Yea, a really shitty club.

The last gloved hand comes up out of the manhole, places a jar of some strange substance on the street first, then the hand waits to be grabbed.

VENKMAN
(re: the jar)
Egon, don’t you have enough pets at home?

Peter leans over and pulls DR. EGON SPENGLER (Male, early 30’s) out of the manhole, he’s even dirtier then the others.

SPENGLER
(wiping off his gloves on his legs)
Sorry about the mess, I decided to do a little spelunking.

Peter just looks at him.

VENKMAN
Egon, it’s a sewer.

SPENGLER
Your point being?

Peter and Egon walk towards the growing crowd, Police Officers and reporters have just showed up at the scene and traffic is a mess.

VENKMAN
(arm around Egon)
Egon, you’re a weird kid, but you’ve got the best toys so I guess we can keep being friends.

SPENGLER
(noticing his hair)
You held the trap didn’t you?

Peter ignores him.

Ray and Winston are answering questions for the Police to the left, Peter is answering questions for the Reporters to the right, Spengler is collecting his finds.

STANTZ
(to an officer)
Insurance should cover that hole in the street right?

The Officer is consulting a “Ghostbusters Handbook”, presumably issued after all of the events they’ve been partly responsible for.

POLICE OFFICER #1
(reading)
Looks like holes are covered, Dr. Stantz.

Ray smiles.

STANTZ
Well, that’s the only thing I can think of. Anything from you Winston?

ZEDDEMORE
(smiling)
Nope.

The Officer smiles, tips his hat, and walks off, filling out his report.

STANTZ
(to Winston)
Probably best to not mention we’re behind that water-main rupture. Less they know, the better right?

ZEDDEMORE
(giving a thumbs up)
Smart move.

Winston and Ray make their way over to Egon, his arms full of equipment and specimens.

STANTZ
Need a hand there Ziggy?

SPENGLER
Here, hold this.

He hands Ray a jar filled to the brim with brown liquid, it’s spilled over the edges a bit. There’s no lid either.

SPENGLER
Don’t. Drop. It.

Ray’s eyes widen.

ZEDDEMORE
(to Ray)
10 bucks if you drink that all in one gulp.
(a beat)
Hey, where’s the car?

SPENGLER
I’d estimate it’s about three miles south of here Winston.

Ray is very cautiously moving with the group.

ZEDDEMORE
We followed that thing three miles?

SPENGLER
Almost. We went the wrong way for two.

ZEDDEMORE
(confused)
Oh. That makes sense.

The group makes it over to Peter, who’s show-boating for the crowd. Ray follows behind a bit closer, being careful not to drop the jar.

REPORTER #1
(holding out a mini-recorder)
What do you think about the Mayor’s new proposal–

VENKMAN
(interrupting)
Pass.

REPORTER #2
(feverishly writing)
Do you have any opinions on the current situation in the–

VENKMAN
(interrupting)
Pass.

REPORTER #3
(between snapping photos)
Any thoughts on the reports that–

Venkman just holds out his hand, stopping him there.

VENKMAN
You know what guys, we’re Ghostbusters. We’re not politicians, we don’t concern ourselves with anything the Mayor’s office has to say. Hell, none of us even voted in the last election.

Venkman spots a news camera, rolling live.

He smiles and points at it.

VENKMAN
(mugging)
What I do know, is that we’re the only guys out here who are prepared to deal with anything remotely like these things. Ghouls, goblins–

STANTZ
(very focused on keeping the jar still)
Banshees, werewolves–

Winston catches on that they’re getting a free commercial.

ZEDDEMORE
Bogeymen, gremlins,–

SPENGLER
(interrupting)
Demigods, doppelgangers, poltergeists–

Venkman steps out in front of all of them.

VENKMAN
Spooks, spectres, and Ghosts. People, if you see any of these things out there, don’t hesitate to call, call the professionals–

Egon and Winston step up quickly, Ray follows slowly.

SWITCHES TO THE CAMERA’S LENS
A nice distorted shot of the four Ghostbusters.

They all look like they’re about to say something but the camera turns off, cutting them short.

CUE TITLE:

wow! (*_*) That was great Soul Wrangler! Awesome stuff man, hell you should write the next movie lol

Okay, here goes:


CUE IN ON A RAINY NIGHT IN NEW YORK, THE CITY GLOWS IN THE MIX OF RAIN AND LIGHT FROM THE MONUMENTUS SKY SCRAPERS:

(Play some music, seeing as how Ivan has excellent taste in music, i.e Powerman 5000 from Evolution )

THE CAMERA ZOOMS AROUND THE CITY AS THE MUSIC PLAYS AND CREDITS ROLE WITH INDIVIDUAL NAMES BLINKING SLOWLY IN AND FADING OUT..

THE CAMERA WHIPS DOWN FROM THE SKY VIEW IT WAS OFFERING AND GOES TO STREET LEVEL

(we see the Ecto-1 in all of its glory, speeding down the street sirens blaring. Cutting through traffic. THE CAMERA DOES A ROTATION AROUND THE CAR FOCUSING ON THE FRONT BUMPER)

Behind the car, a spectre weilding two bladed arms and covered by a robe flew after them, screeling in anger as the car sped down the busy streets, the bystanders screamed and fell to there sides as the ghost and car rocketed by.

THE SIDE WINDOW ON THE LEFT PASSENGER SIDE ROLES DOWN AND WE SEE A FAMILIAR FACE

Venkman: (with shocked suprised look on face as rain hits him) Wow, Hey guys, this bugger is fast.“

VENKMAN'S HEAD POPS BACK INTO THE CAR AND WE ARE TAKEN INSIDE THE CAR AND THE CAMERA IS POSITIONED ON THE DASHBOARD OFFERING A FULL VIEW OF THE PASSENGERS

Egon: (Frustrated) I thought I told you to get a position on him Venkman.”

WINSTON MUTTERS A LAUGH AND LOOKS OUT BEHIND THEM:
WinstonAs he looks back) “Well, He's about to be all up in our backside Egon, is that good enough positioning for you?”

RAY SITS UP AND CHARGES HIS PROTON PACK, HE LEANS OVER THE SEAT AND ALMOST FALLS INTO WINSTON.

Winstonconfused) “Hey!! What the..?”
Rayappolgetic) “Oops, just gotta get over..”

RAY THUMPS DOWN IN THE BACK AND OPENS THE BACK HATCH.
RAIN AND WIND RUSHED INTO THE CAR AS RAY TOOK AIM AT THE GHOST CHASING THEM… CAMERA FOCUSES FROM GHOST POV.

Ray: (with a grin) “I got him now!”

THE PROTON STREAM FIRES AND WHIPS AROUND HITTING THE CAMERA THUS CUING TO THE TITLE AND THEME MUSIC

That is awesome. well its good at least. Ok its great. I wrote a whole script actually. Mine started out with a dream sequence but that is cool too. :-)

Wow real talent here guys, if you're not doing it already, I suggest you complete those scripts and upload'em.