{"id":79646,"date":"2019-04-12T13:34:03","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T19:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=79646"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:31:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:31:06","slug":"jason-reitman-the-director-and-co-writer-of-sony-pictures-upcoming-ghostbusters-film-to-attend-ghostbusters-fan-fest-presented-by-wizard-world-june-7-8-entertainment-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=79646","title":{"rendered":"Jason Reitman, the Director and Co-Writer of Sony Pictures\u2019 Upcoming Ghostbusters\u2122 Film, to Attend Ghostbusters\u2122 Fan Fest Presented by Wizard World June 7-8 &#8211; Entertainment News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1545664804358300\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1545664804358300\" data-ad-slot=\"8616314829\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=79646\" rel=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=79646\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-79647 size-medium\" style=\"margin-right: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/jason-reitman-the_front_runner_4955-e1540261107368-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/jason-reitman-the_front_runner_4955-e1540261107368-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/jason-reitman-the_front_runner_4955-e1540261107368-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/jason-reitman-the_front_runner_4955-e1540261107368.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Joins Dan Aykroyd, Ivan Reitman, Plus Stars of the 1984 Original Film and &#8220;The Real Ghostbusters&#8221; Series for Live Event on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot Celebrating Ghostbusters\u2019 35th Anniversary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(PR.com)<\/strong> As fans get ready for a new chapter of the Ghostbusters universe, attendees of the first-ever Ghostbusters Fan Fest, presented by Wizard World, will hear from Jason Reitman, the director and co-writer (with Gil Kenan) of Sony Pictures\u2019 upcoming 2020 Ghostbusters film, on the famed Sony Pictures Studio Lot this June 7th and 8th in Culver City, California. With Ghostbusters (1984) stars, Dan Aykroyd (Dr. Raymond Stantz), Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore) and director and producer Ivan Reitman already slated to attend the event with several other stars from across the franchise and a bevy of themed activities, it\u2019s the ultimate, once-in-a-lifetime celebration of everything Ghostbusters.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am thrilled that my role of Brownstone Boy #2 will finally be given proper recognition. Might also chat about the upcoming Ghostbusters film,\u201d said Reitman.<\/p>\n<p>Reitman is a four-time Academy Award\u00ae nominated filmmaker. He made his feature film debut with the 2006 Sundance hit Thank You For Smoking. Reitman notably earned Academy Award\u00ae nominations for directing Juno and Up In The Air, the latter of which earned him a Golden Globe\u00ae Award, WGA Award and BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay. Other films include Young Adult, Tully, and The Front Runner. Reitman also produced four seasons of the Hulu comedy series Casual through his Right of Way Films. He also executive produced the Academy Award\u00ae-winning film Whiplash, Karyn Kusama\u2019s Jennifer\u2019s Body and Jean-Marc Vallee\u2019s Demolition.<\/p>\n<p>Jeffrey Godsick, EVP, Brand Management and Global Partnerships, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group said: \u201cWe\u2019re excited to be collaborating with Jason Reitman on this new chapter in the franchise. This will be a unique opportunity for fans to get a sneak peek of Jason\u2019s vision for the film. The Ghostbusters Fan Fest is shaping up as a can\u2019t-miss celebration of Ghostbusters and we couldn\u2019t be more pleased that Jason will be such a big part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>John D. Maatta, CEO of Wizard Entertainment said: \u201cWe will continue to bring additional value to fans to ensure the greatest Ghostbusters experience imaginable on June 7 and 8 on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot. Adding Jason to Ghostbusters Fan Fest is the next big step and one that fans will be excited to hear about.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Reitman&#8217;s, Aykroyd and Hudson, Ghostbusters Fan Fest standout guests include Ghostbusters theme song singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr., The Real Ghostbusters animated series (1986-91) headliners, Maurice LaMarche (Dr. Egon Spengler), Frank Welker (Dr. Raymond Stantz) and Dave Coulier (Dr. Peter Venkman). Fans will participate in exclusive panels with the stars and original crew members, meet the Ghostbusters creators, talent and crew and experience Ghostbusters augmented reality gaming. Other planned Ghostbusters-themed activities include a screening of the original film, a special musical performance by Parker, costume contests, meet-ups, documentary screenings, laser tag, interactive photo booths, exhibitor booths, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>Following the event on June 7-8, Wizard World will continue its Ghostbusters touring experience at its conventions throughout the country featuring a pop-up shop featuring exclusive Ghostbusters merchandise. Details will be linked at www.wizardworld.com.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the premier event are on sale now at https:\/\/tixr.com\/pr\/gbffpr\/12066. 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