Recently we saw some reports the Ghostbusters sequel that has been in the works for the past couple of years was finally starting to gear up. A "fine-tuned" script was handed over to Dan Ackroyd (the prime mover in the Ghostbusters re-animation universe), filming was to begin next year and Sony is putting out casting calls in L.A. and... Chicago? On Location Vacation was reporting that they were casting in Chicago because filming was to take place here. more ›

Wine- and vodka-enthusiast Dan Aykroyd told Los Angeles Times writer Geoff Boucher that the long-gestating third installment is definitely a go and may start shooting as soon as this winter. Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson and Sigourney Weaver will all be back on board. A director has not been chosen yet (Ivan Reitman is too busy) but Aykroyd is gunning for Ramis. "He has a lot of things going on, but it would be wonderful to see him do it." No word yet on whether Slimer will also return. more ›

Harold Ramis has confirmed his involvement in Ghostbusters III. We can only hope it will be in 3-D. [Trib] more ›

Tonight at 5:30 is the 9th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray. It is estimated that fans in as many as 81 countries will raise a glass, likely a cold Bud, in honor of the Hall of Fame announcer. more ›

As has been pointed out elsewhere, Thanksgiving is often a time for families to get together and share some quality time. You just threw up in your mouth a little, didn’t you? Somewhere around Hour Four of your Familial Celebration of Overeating and Passive-Agressive Conversation, you’ll be looking for an out. If two hours of sitting in the dark while no one sharing your DNA says a thing sounds like heaven, then it’s off to... more ›

With the grown-ups film fest out of the way for another year, it’s time for the kids to get theirs with the Chicago International Children's Film Festival. The CICFF kicked off last Thursday with an opening gala hosted by Chicago’s own Harold Ramis. A friend of Chicagoist reports that Ramis kept it real and was nice enough to sign his nephew’s Ghostbusters DVD. You’re all heart, Egon. Though the fest runs through November 6th, screenings... more ›

The oft-repeated anecdote about the Illinois film industry in the early 21st Century was that we were so unattractive to filmmakers that the musical Chicago was filmed in Toronto. Well apparently things have improved due to the spate of films lensing in the City of Big Shoulders because the Illinois Film Office is throwing a big ass party to celebrate…itself. more ›

If you read Chicagoist with any regularity – in which case, we love you – you know that we're always reporting about Hollywood coming to Chi-town (or just pretending to come here). Most prominently, we've bitched about Josh Hartnett posing as a Bucktown hipster and fawned over the caped crusader chilling on Lower Wacker. (We always knew Wacker Drive felt like another world and now we know it is: Gotham City.) This week's New... more ›

Illinois for Kerry is hosting an evening of music and politics tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Opera House. Proceeds benefit John Kerry for President and the least you can get in for is $100. Although Kerry was in Chicago this week, Chicagoist is unable to determine whether he is attending this event. But Kerry's sister, Diana, will be there and so will Bill Clinton. Other guests scheduled to appear are: » Harold... more ›