As a child of the ’80s and early ’90s, I can vividly remember the excitement that the original Ghostbusters films and animated series brought to my life. The humor, the action, and the sheer creativity were truly unmatched, and it seems like Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation are looking to recapture that magic with their new 3D-animated series.
In the thrill of 2022, Netflix unveiled plans for an animated “Ghostbusters” series, a project that had been whispered about for years. The original “Ghostbusters” film from 1984 left such an indelible mark on kids worldwide that it spawned a sequel in 1989, but before that, the franchise found life in a beloved animated show called “The Real Ghostbusters,” which spanned seven seasons. A spin-off, “Extreme Ghostbusters,” graced our screens in 1997 for one season. For almost three decades, creators have been striving to breathe new life into this iconic series, yet the efforts have often fallen short. The magic of the original, with its witty humor and paranormal adventures, has left a lasting impact that I eagerly await seeing rekindled in this upcoming animated series.
Based on Variety’s report, Netflix has officially given the go-ahead for a fresh 3D-animated Ghostbusters series. Elliot Kalan, who previously worked with Netflix as the lead writer on their reboot of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and also wrote for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, will be taking charge as the series’ writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Sony Pictures Animation is producing this series, and Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan from Ghost Corps, Inc., who oversee and develop projects related to Ghostbusters, are on board as executive producers.
Who Will the Ghostbusters Animated Series Be Aimed At?
The upcoming animated Ghostbusters series remains uncertain in terms of its plot direction and connection to previous series like The Real Ghostbusters and The Extreme Ghostbusters. It’s possible that it could tie into the 2021 film Ghostbusters: Afterlife, as well as the 2024 movie Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, given that Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan are involved in the project (with Reitman directing Afterlife and Kenan directing Frozen Empire). As for whether this new series will cater to a mature audience, only time will tell.
Both “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and “Gostbusters: Frozen Empire” earned approximately the same amount as the 2016 reboot starring an all-female cast, “Ghostbusters: Answer the Call.” This suggests that the franchise might not be expanding its audience beyond its original fanbase. The original animated series “The Real Ghostbusters” introduced the franchise to a whole generation of kids. However, whether a new animated series can replicate this success in today’s TV landscape, where children’s programming is geared towards YouTube viewers, remains to be seen and could impact the future direction of the series.
Hiring Elliot Kalan as a writer indicates that the new series could target an older demographic, considering the original Ghostbusters movie was a comedy made by Saturday Night Live heavyweights. By returning to its comedic roots, under the direction of a writer renowned for his Gen X-focused humor, such as Mystery Science Theater 3000 and The Daily Show, could potentially reinvigorate the series. Netflix has a number of adult-oriented animated projects like Kevin Smith’s Masters of the Universe: Revelations or the upcoming Terminator Zero anime, which suggests that this may be the direction Sony and Netflix are considering for the Ghostbusters franchise in its latest endeavor.
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2024-08-13 02:32