Today is a very special day.  Not only is it the release date for the MUCH anticipated Ghostbusters: The Video Game, it also happens to be the 20th anniversary of Ghostbusters II.

To celebrate, enjoy these rare behind the scenes interviews with Bill Murray and Ivan Reitman from the set of Ghostbusters II.

Big thanks to Ron Daniels (the heart of Ghostbusters II within the community) for the inspiration.

I was digging through some artifacts this weekend during a visit at my parent’s house.  I managed to find the complimentary video to the very special (to me, anyways) Ghostbusters ABC Sunday Night Movie Intro, which was my first interaction with the original film as documented in the first episode of Ghostheads. Judging by the commercials my guess is this was recorded in 1991 - 1992.  

For Ghostbusters II fans, you’re in for a mini-bonus, of sorts.  I also managed to find a recording of the ABC 7 Chicago (WLS) broadcast of Saturday Night Movie featuring Ghostbusters II.  Judging by the commercials, this was recorded in 1996.

Please let me know if you have an exact air-date for either of these.  Thanks in advance!

I’m normally not a fan of tribute videos, but this Ghostbusters tribute video by Kenny does justice to Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II.  Well done!

A short, yet rarely seen, Ghostbusters II TV spot that aired in 1989.

Nelmari Claassens, Sony Pictures Marketing Manager, talks about key titles in Sony’s Blu-ray line-up for 3Q 2008.

In preparation for the 25th anniversary of Ghostbusters, a 50 gigabyte Blu-ray disc with Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II will be available in high definition, along with interactive games, episodes of the Real Ghostbusters, and more.

It seems as if everything discussed (and more) will be released on one Blu-ray 50 GB disc. Both movies, all the extras and bonus content on one disc.  That said, what do you think the packaging should look like? 

Classic black box?  Green slime?  Something new?

Discuss it here on the Ghostbusters Message Board.

Chris Stewart wrote a very interesting article for Proton Charging which exclusively identifies and gives context to the original shooting location of the street dig site in Ghostbusters II.  Hats off to Chris, “Shot on Site” could be a very interesting series.  Looking forward to future articles!

To celebrate the 19th anniversary of Ghostbusters II, enjoy this behind the scenes look at the film featuring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Ivan Rietman, and our green friend Slimer.

Ghostbusters II, the film we all loved and adored as children on up, turns 19 years old today.  Share your Ghostbusters II thoughts and first impressions at the Ghostbusters Message Board or perhaps the Ghostbusters Chat Room.