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Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
The Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man is a Fiction, fictional character from the Ghostbusters (franchise), ''Ghostbusters'' franchise, who appears as a giant, lumbering, and paranormal fluffy monster with a cute but also creepy looking smile on his face. He first appears in Ghostbusters, the 1984 ''Ghostbusters'' film as a logo on a bag of Marshmallow, marshmallows in List of Ghostbusters characters, Dana Barrett's apartment, on an advertisement on a building near the Ghostbusters' headquarters, and finally as the physical manifestation and form of the Apocalypse, apocalyptic Sumerian religion, Sumerian deity Gozer. Gozer returns in this form multiple times. Subsequently, he has been incorporated into many other types of ''Ghostbusters'' media, including the animated series ''The Real Ghostbusters'', The Real Ghostbusters (comics), comic books, a Theatrical production, stage show, and Ghostbusters (franchise), several video games. Appearance and character Stay-Puft is a large Obesity, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghostbusters (franchise)
The ''Ghostbusters'' franchise consists of American supernatural fiction, supernatural Comedy film, comedies, based on an original concept created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis in 1984. The plot follows a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and eliminate ghosts, paranormal manifestations, demigods, and demons. The franchise expanded with licensed action figures, books, comics, video games, television series, theme park attractions, and other branded merchandise. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts are the only actors to have appeared in all five films in the ''Ghostbusters'' franchise. Setting Technology The Ghostbusters use a specialized set of equipment in the 1984 film, and all subsequent ''Ghostbusters'' fiction includes similar equipment to aid in the capture and containment of ghosts. Their equipment includes proton packs, used to subdue ghosts; ghost traps, used to capture ghosts; and P.K.E. meters, handheld devices use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gozer
The ''Ghostbusters'' franchise spans multiple films, animated series, novelizations, comic books, and video games. Beginning with the 1984 live-action film ''Ghostbusters'', directed by Ivan Reitman, and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, the premise and storyline have inspired sequels, spinoffs, and reboots. These entries into the franchise include an ever-expanding list of both recurring and original characters. Overview * * ''Ghostbusters'' (1984) Human characters Peter Venkman Peter Venkman is a focal member of the Ghostbusters. He is portrayed by Bill Murray in all four main series movies, and is voiced in the animated series by Lorenzo Music and subsequently Dave Coulier who would later reprise his role in a cameo in ''Extreme Ghostbusters''. Peter is one of three doctors of parapsychology on the team; he also holds a PhD in psychology. In the movies, although he is the leader, he is characterized by his blunt persona, laid-back approach to his profession, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Ramis
Harold Allen Ramis ( ; November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. His film acting roles include Egon Spengler in ''Ghostbusters'' (1984) and ''Ghostbusters II'' (1989), and as Russell Ziskey in '' Stripes'' (1981); he also co-wrote those films. As a director, his films include the comedies ''Caddyshack'' (1980), ''National Lampoon's Vacation'' (1983), ''Groundhog Day'' (1993), '' Analyze This'' (1999) and '' Analyze That'' (2002). Ramis was the original head writer of the television series '' SCTV'', on which he also performed, as well as a co-writer of ''Groundhog Day'' and '' National Lampoon's Animal House'' (1978). The final film that he wrote, produced, directed, and acted in was '' Year One'' (2009). Ramis' films influenced subsequent generations of comedians, comedy writers and actors. Filmmakers and actors including Jay Roach, Jake Kasdan, Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, and Peter and Bobby Farrelly have listed his films among th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Review
''National Review'' is an American conservative editorial magazine, focusing on news and commentary pieces on political, social, and cultural affairs. The magazine was founded by William F. Buckley Jr. in 1955. Its editor-in-chief is Rich Lowry, and its editor is Ramesh Ponnuru. Since its founding, the magazine has played a significant role in the development of conservatism in the United States, helping to define its boundaries and promoting fusionism while establishing itself as a leading voice on the American right. History Background Before ''National Review''s founding in 1955, the American right was a largely unorganized collection of people who shared intertwining philosophies but had little opportunity for a united public voice. They wanted to marginalize the antiwar, noninterventionistic views of the Old Right. In 1953, moderate Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and many major magazines such as the '' Saturday Evening Post'', ''Time'', an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slimer
Slimer, originally referred to as "Onionhead" and sometimes "the Mean Green Ghost" and "Ugly Little Spud", is a character from the Ghostbusters (franchise), ''Ghostbusters'' franchise. He appears in the films ''Ghostbusters'' (1984), ''Ghostbusters II'' (1989), the remake ''Ghostbusters (2016 film), Ghostbusters'' (2016), and ''Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'' (2024), in the animated television series: ''The Real Ghostbusters'', ''Slimer!'' and ''Extreme Ghostbusters'', and in the video games: ''Ghostbusters: The Video Game'' (2009), ''Beeline (software company), Beeline's Ghostbusters'' (2013), ''Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed'' (2022) and ''Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord'' (2024). Slimer was voiced by Ivan Reitman and Adam Ray (comedian), Adam Ray in the films and by Frank Welker in the animated series. In ''The Real Ghostbusters'', he is the Ghostbusters' mascot and friend (unlike the films, where he is a ghost who needs to be busted). ''Ghostbusters: Afterlife'' (2021) ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
