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Paul Feig Partly Blames Trump for All-Female ‘Ghostbusters’ Hate: “Everybody Went F***ing Cannibal”
The reboot starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones faced racist and sexist criticism following its release.
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Dan Aykroyd Defends ‘Ghostbusters’ All-Female Reboot Starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig
"I'm fully supportive of it, and I don't besmirch it at all," the actor and screenwriter says. "I think it works really great amongst all the ones that have been made."
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‘Ghostbusters’ Star Ernie Hudson Talks Inequitable Treatment, Pay Disparity: “It’s Not Quite That Simple” to Blame Racism
The actor, who reprises his role in the new film, also reveals how co-star Bill Murray stood behind him and opens up about the "disappointing" 2016 female-led reboot.
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Events of the Week: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,’ ‘Palm Royale’ and More
Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.
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Paul Rudd Talks Driving an Original Ecto-1 in New ‘Ghostbusters’: “I’m in a Small Group Who Can Claim That”
Rudd appeared alongside original stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson at the film's New York premiere, as the trio make their full-time return to the franchise.
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‘Ghostbusters’ Teaser Trailer Heats Up With First Look at ‘Afterlife’ Sequel
Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace return for 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,' the Gil Kenan-directed installment in the Sony franchise.
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Leslie Jones Calls Jason Reitman’s Past ‘Ghostbusters’ Comments “Unforgivable” in New Memoir
Though Reitman has previously clarified his comments following backlash in 2019, the actress-comedian wrote, "The damage was done."
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Ernie Hudson Says ‘Ghostbusters’ Affected Him Psychologically: “It Wasn’t an Easy Road”
The actor also called the classic film "the most difficult movie" he's ever worked on.
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Paul Feig Talks Finding Original Voices at The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyers Event: “I’m Tired of My Own Voice”
The 'Bridesmaids' director took part in a keynote conversation as part of a virtual celebration that included Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke presenting the company's legal head, Ajay Patel, with the Raising the Bar Award.
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Paul Feig Just Wants to Entertain You
Comedy’s dandy hitmaker has two new shows ('Welcome to Flatch' and 'Minx'), perspective on the ‘Ghostbusters’ drama and a plea to his fellow creatives: "I've seen more careers taken down by passion projects."
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Ivan Reitman Remembered: His 5 Best Movies
The Hollywood Reporter looks back at the late director's top beloved comedies.
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