Reitman revives hope of Ghostbusters 3

NEW YORK, July 17 (UPI) -- Director Ivan Reitman says a second sequel to his 1984 paranormal comedy, "Ghostbusters," could be on the way once he neutralizes some pesky legal issues.

"(Dan Aykroyd) has written a draft of something, but I think there are some sort of technical problems that have basically frozen the rights. We're trying to do something about it now, but who knows?" Reitman told UPI, while promoting his romantic comedy, "My Super Ex-Girlfriend," due in theaters Friday.

Asked if filming this new supernatural comedy, which is also set in New York City, reminded him of the days when he worked on the 1984 film and its 1989 follow-up, Reitman said: "What makes me nostalgic for 'Ghostbusters' is to work with Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis; that was the joy of working on 'Ghostbusters' and 'Ghostbusters II.'

"They've become old friends," he said. "That's what you miss. It's not staging a marshmallow man walking down Columbus Circle; that's a pain in the ass. It's much better getting (the actors) all in a room and doing something funny."