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Ivan Reitman Dies Unexpectedly at 75
Ivan Reitman Dies
Unexpectedly at 75
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Ivan Reitman Dies Unexpectedly at 75

'Ghostbusters' director died at his California home

(Newser) - Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind many of the most beloved comedies of the late 20th century, from Animal House to Ghostbusters, has died. He was 75. Reitman died peacefully in his sleep Saturday night at his home in Montecito, Calif., his family told the AP . “Our...

Sequel to Original Ghostbusters Is on the Way

'First fan' Jason Reitman will direct

(Newser) - A new sequel to the old Ghostbusters movies is on the way, 30 years after Ghostbusters 2—and it's going to be a family affair. The movie, penciled in for a summer 2020 release, will be produced by original Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman and directed by his son Jason...

New Ghostbusters Could Be Women

Bridesmaids director could make reboot

(Newser) - The next time the world sees the Ghostbusters, the ghoul-fighting team could be made up of women, Variety reports. The plan for the next Ghostbusters movie has been changing constantly, the Sydney Morning Herald notes; this year saw the death of actor Harold Ramis , after which director Ivan Reitman pulled...

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