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Directors Of The Original 1984 Film, Ghostbusters II, 2016 Reboot and the Upcoming 2020 Project To Participate On a Directors' Panel In Celebration Of the Franchise's 35th Anniversary On The Sony Pictures Studio Lot
CULVER CITY, Calif. - May 14, 2019 - EntSun -- The once-in-a-lifetime Ghostbusters Fan Fest presented by Wizard World just got a little more special with today's announcement of the first-ever panel featuring the directors of all four of the franchise's feature films. Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989)), Paul Feig (Ghostbusters (2016)) and Jason Reitman (Ghostbusters (2020)) will join to discuss the franchise on the main stage as a prime feature of the blockbuster event, Saturday, June 8 on the famed Sony Pictures Studio Lot in Culver City, Calif.
The Q&A session, part of a daylong celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the original film and 30th of Ghostbusters II, will be open to all Ghostbusters Fan Fest attendees. Class 1, 3, 5 and 10 attendees will have priority seating based on the benefits of their respective tickets.
Feig, who served as both the co-writer (along with Katie Dippold) and director of the 2016 entry in the franchise, is the latest addition to the Ghostbusters Fan Fest celebrity lineup. The creator of "Freaks and Geeks" and director of Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy and A Simple Favor, Feig has produced, directed, written and acted in films and TV series for more than 30 years.
In addition to participating in the panel, Feig will greet fans, pose for photo ops and sign autographs during the Fan Fest.
"The Directors' Panel is one of the featured elements that will make Ghostbusters Fan Fest presented by Wizard World memorable for every fan," said John D. Maatta, President & CEO, Wizard World. "Fans will be able to hear stories from the directors of every Ghostbusters film! This amazing collection of talented filmmakers can only happen at Ghostbusters Fan Fest."
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Jeffrey Godsick, Executive Vice President, Brand Strategy and Global Partnerships for Sony Pictures adds, "We're excited to have Paul Feig join Ivan and Jason on stage. The Directors' Panel is the perfect way to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of such a beloved franchise and we're looking forward to bring these talented filmmakers to some of their biggest fans."
In addition to the famed directors, headliners scheduled to attend Ghostbusters Fan Fest include Ghostbusters (1984) stars Dan Aykroyd (Dr. Raymond Stantz) and Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore), theme song singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr., Violet Ramis Stiel, daughter of Ghostbusters writer and actor Harold Ramis, and author of Ghostbusters Daughter: Life with My Dad, Harold Ramis. Numerous supporting cast and crew will be in attendance. Fans will take part in a non-stop series of interactive experiences, live music, costumes, meetups, impersonators, reenactors and more all day.
Other popular guests from the Ghostbusters universe scheduled to attend include William Atherton ("Walter Peck," Ghostbusters 1984), Joe Medjuck (producer, Ghostbusters 1984, Ghostbusters II, The Real Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters 2016), Sheldon Kahn (editor, Ghostbusters 1984, Ghostbusters II), Maurice LaMarche ("Dr. Egon Spengler," The Real Ghostbusters) and Dave Coulier ("Dr. Peter Venkman," The Real Ghostbusters).
Cast and crew also scheduled to attend include, actors Mark Bryan Wilson ("Slimer"), Billy Bryan ("Stay Puft"), Jennifer Runyon ("female student"), Timothy Carhart ("violinist"), Steve Tash ("male student"), Tom Morga (stunt double, "Dr. Egon Spengler," others), Tony Cecere (stunts); crew: Steve Johnson (visual effects/sculptor); from Ghostbusters II, appearing are actors Robin Shelby ("Slimer"), Tim Lawrence ("Scoleri brother") and Jim Fye ("Scoleri brother").
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The evening before, Friday, June 7, fans can attend a special 35th Anniversary screening of the original 1984 Ghostbusters film with introduction by Dan Aykroyd and Ivan Reitman.
Following the event on June 7-8, Wizard World will continue its Ghostbusters touring experience at its conventions throughout the country featuring a pop-up shop featuring exclusive Ghostbusters merchandise. Details will be linked at www.wizardworld.com.
Tickets for the premier event are on sale now at https://tixr.com/pr/gbffpr/12066. Packages range in price from a just added $149.99 general admission ticket to $1499 for the ultimate VIP experience, with autographs and photo ops included in some packages.
Fans can learn more about the Ghostbusters Fan Fest presented by Wizard World at http://www.ghostbusters.com/news/ghostbusters-fan-fest.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (http://www.sonypictures.com/) (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., which is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE's Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html.
About Ghost Corps
Ghost Corps, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., is focused on expanding the Ghostbusters brand with live-action feature films, animated motion pictures, television, merchandise, and other new entertainment products. Ghost Corps is headquartered on the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, Calif.
The 2019 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.
The Q&A session, part of a daylong celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the original film and 30th of Ghostbusters II, will be open to all Ghostbusters Fan Fest attendees. Class 1, 3, 5 and 10 attendees will have priority seating based on the benefits of their respective tickets.
Feig, who served as both the co-writer (along with Katie Dippold) and director of the 2016 entry in the franchise, is the latest addition to the Ghostbusters Fan Fest celebrity lineup. The creator of "Freaks and Geeks" and director of Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy and A Simple Favor, Feig has produced, directed, written and acted in films and TV series for more than 30 years.
In addition to participating in the panel, Feig will greet fans, pose for photo ops and sign autographs during the Fan Fest.
"The Directors' Panel is one of the featured elements that will make Ghostbusters Fan Fest presented by Wizard World memorable for every fan," said John D. Maatta, President & CEO, Wizard World. "Fans will be able to hear stories from the directors of every Ghostbusters film! This amazing collection of talented filmmakers can only happen at Ghostbusters Fan Fest."
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Jeffrey Godsick, Executive Vice President, Brand Strategy and Global Partnerships for Sony Pictures adds, "We're excited to have Paul Feig join Ivan and Jason on stage. The Directors' Panel is the perfect way to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of such a beloved franchise and we're looking forward to bring these talented filmmakers to some of their biggest fans."
In addition to the famed directors, headliners scheduled to attend Ghostbusters Fan Fest include Ghostbusters (1984) stars Dan Aykroyd (Dr. Raymond Stantz) and Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore), theme song singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr., Violet Ramis Stiel, daughter of Ghostbusters writer and actor Harold Ramis, and author of Ghostbusters Daughter: Life with My Dad, Harold Ramis. Numerous supporting cast and crew will be in attendance. Fans will take part in a non-stop series of interactive experiences, live music, costumes, meetups, impersonators, reenactors and more all day.
Other popular guests from the Ghostbusters universe scheduled to attend include William Atherton ("Walter Peck," Ghostbusters 1984), Joe Medjuck (producer, Ghostbusters 1984, Ghostbusters II, The Real Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters 2016), Sheldon Kahn (editor, Ghostbusters 1984, Ghostbusters II), Maurice LaMarche ("Dr. Egon Spengler," The Real Ghostbusters) and Dave Coulier ("Dr. Peter Venkman," The Real Ghostbusters).
Cast and crew also scheduled to attend include, actors Mark Bryan Wilson ("Slimer"), Billy Bryan ("Stay Puft"), Jennifer Runyon ("female student"), Timothy Carhart ("violinist"), Steve Tash ("male student"), Tom Morga (stunt double, "Dr. Egon Spengler," others), Tony Cecere (stunts); crew: Steve Johnson (visual effects/sculptor); from Ghostbusters II, appearing are actors Robin Shelby ("Slimer"), Tim Lawrence ("Scoleri brother") and Jim Fye ("Scoleri brother").
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The evening before, Friday, June 7, fans can attend a special 35th Anniversary screening of the original 1984 Ghostbusters film with introduction by Dan Aykroyd and Ivan Reitman.
Following the event on June 7-8, Wizard World will continue its Ghostbusters touring experience at its conventions throughout the country featuring a pop-up shop featuring exclusive Ghostbusters merchandise. Details will be linked at www.wizardworld.com.
Tickets for the premier event are on sale now at https://tixr.com/pr/gbffpr/12066. Packages range in price from a just added $149.99 general admission ticket to $1499 for the ultimate VIP experience, with autographs and photo ops included in some packages.
Fans can learn more about the Ghostbusters Fan Fest presented by Wizard World at http://www.ghostbusters.com/news/ghostbusters-fan-fest.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (http://www.sonypictures.com/) (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., which is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE's Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html.
About Ghost Corps
Ghost Corps, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., is focused on expanding the Ghostbusters brand with live-action feature films, animated motion pictures, television, merchandise, and other new entertainment products. Ghost Corps is headquartered on the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, Calif.
The 2019 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.
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