Transformers is bigger, it not only got two CGI shows, a new comic, a new film, not to mention cult status and has been relativly alive since the 80's, GBs is only just coming back, and still doesn't have cult status. Plus, as a final point, Transformers has, or at least had it's own convention, BotCon, we're only just getting our first organised.

Thank you Ben…

Agent D hit on some of the important points I was trying to make. Murray, Akroyd, Ramis, and Hudson were still in their prime in the early 80s. Today's generation recognizes them, but for a new GB film to really hit it big, I think it is going to require the lead of at least three of today's popular comedic actors that this generation connects with. And as I mentioned before, I don't think anyone except Dan would really want to do a sequel.

I think a new film would need to carry the franchise in a new direction, not hashing out the same things we saw in GB and GB2, but expanding on it somehow. I've wondered if taking Dan's original idea for GB into consideration (a futuristic team of paranormal investigators) might be a good idea. As far as the actors go, I think someone like Will Smith or Orlando Jones and a couple of other strong leads would be essential to the success of such a film. I think Will Smith is my top pic. He relates to a lot of people and seems to have a good box office draw. And I think a female Ghostbuster would be a welcome, and cool addition.

And the guys aren't in their prime anymore. I would like to see Dan or Harold mentoring the new crew, but I don't think they will or want to be the leads…and to boot, I don't think Sony would see them in the lead roles as marketable. I mean this as no dis to the guys, I love the first film, and the second one was okay. Without them and the chemistry they brought to the first one it wouldn't have been the hit it was. But think reality here. And have you seen Harold lately? He has packed on the pounds!

I'm glad I could be of service to you, Egon92.

At least Egon92 thinks Dan and Harold mentoring a new team is a good idea. Which it is and is probably the only way a sequel would work. Just watch guys, this fall marks a whole new beginning and eventually Sony will come to their senses to make a new film.

New team–fine. But the second I see one of the new, younger Ghostbusters in a wheelchair, I'm out.

And comic books carry more weight in Hollywood right now– with every single B-level Marvel character being gobbled up faster than Anna Nicole Smith at an all-you-can-eat buffet, more and more execs are finding that making geeks happy= big opening weekends, and that's pretty much all that they care about anymore. So the success of the comic may not lead to a new movie, but it probably will lead to a new cartoon series, and then after that, who knows?

Transformers and He-Man are good indicators as to how this can work. Both had new waves of comics put out, subsequently got new cartoons made, and now there are movie talks for both. Granted, while I hope to god that a new GB cartoon won't suck as hard as Transformers: Armada or this new He-Man cartoon (which absolutly butchers the original), it's a sign that it could indeed happen.

well 88mph Studios just set up a Television Division if thats any indication…

88MPH Studios opened a TV studio too? Did I miss this on their website?

At any rate, this fall will mark the beginning of a resurgance in the franchise, and for that I'm very happy. It's even inspired me to start drawing Ghostbusters again!

may I quote a renowned parapsychologist by saying “For what ever reasons… call it fate, call it luck… call it Karma… I believe everything happens for a reason.” And in my mind this has held true… if there is gonna be a GB3 it will come in it's own time…. and it will too!

Get Ready….. It's Coming… maybe not today or tomarrow…. but it's coming!