[UPDATE! 01_25_2010] Correction: As DJ LOOMIS writes below, the Phantom of Interest (POI) is not Ramis-as-Egon but, rather, Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman. Some additional digging and look what we have here! Below is video of the original UK interview that launched a thousand blog posts:

GHOSTBUSTERS 3, anyone?

Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy the idea of 2010 and carpe annum (seize the year), along comes original Ghostbuster Harold Ramis with a reason to wish it were already 2011. His latest interview offers the most certain-sounding “GB3″ confirmation yet.

The long-rumored sequel will reassemble most of the original cast and pair them up with token youngsters. (Perhaps Justin Long and Shia LaBeouf can join the original Boo Crew as the same characters they played in DIE HARD IV and INDIANA JONES IV, respectively.)

According to some reports, one of the main characters (most likely Ramis-as-Egon) will appear only in ghost form! Intriguing?

30-12-2009 4:35 pm by Joshua Gee

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Astronomers are excited about a blue moon occurring on New Year’s Eve.

Before hitting the planetarium in party clothes, non-astronomers should note the following: The moon won’t actually be blue. It simply means this will be the second full moon of the month in North America.

Still, it will be something universal to discuss at parties, other than NEW MOON.

29-12-2009 5:17 pm by Joshua Gee

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It’s the future. Everybody is a vampire. Everybody but you. What would you do?

The upcoming DAYBREAKERS provides a few suggestions (mostly involving crossbows).

Poster: Sci-fi vampires along sidewalks of New York City.

28-12-2009 1:00 pm by Joshua Gee

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Silent night equals slow news day. Get any scary gifts this year? Tell all below.

25-12-2009 6:30 pm by Joshua Gee

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How alarming to discover the success of wicked, little Zhu Zhu Pets! Listed as one of the hottest toys this season on the Toy “R” Us 2009 Hot Holiday Toy List, these “adorable” little bots are completely sold out on toysrus.com.

Their ingenious mind-manipulation arsenal includes a hypnotic theme song and four distinct, “lovable” personalities.

If you spot a Zhu Zhu Pet in your neighborhood, DO NOT ENGAGE. Stand back and promptly alert the Department of the Defense.

21-12-2009 2:00 pm by Joshua Gee

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The most wonderful thing about this time of year? You’re never too old for toys. Not even you, Dracula. Here’s a fun and peculiar guide to making your own mechanical bat, one of many such guides at Ravensblight.com.

20-12-2009 6:29 pm by Joshua Gee

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