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TV and film actress Jennifer Runyon, known for Ghostbusters, A Very Brady Christmas, and Charles in Charge, died at 65 after a brief battle with cancer; tributes from colleagues highlighted her kindness and lasting impact.
Jennifer Runyon, the 1980s actress known for Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge, died at 65 on March 6 after a six‑month battle with cancer, surrounded by her husband Todd Corman and their children. Her career spanned film and television, with roles in A Very Brady Christmas, Up the Creek, The In Crowd, and guest spots on Quantum Leap and Murder, She Wrote, among others; tributes from family and friends followed the news.
Jennifer Runyon, the actress known for Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge, died at 65 after a brief battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by friends and family, with daughter Bayley Corman paying tribute. Runyon began in To All a Goodnight, later appeared in A Very Brady Christmas and The In Crowd, married Todd Corman and had two children, and retired from acting while later doing youth outreach.
Jennifer Runyon, known for Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge, died at 65 after a six-month cancer battle; she is survived by her husband Todd Corman and their two children.
Jennifer Runyon, best known for Ghostbusters and A Very Brady Christmas, died at 65 after a brief cancer battle. Born in Chicago in 1960, she built a TV-and-film career with credits from The Fall Guy to 9-1-1, and she and her husband Todd Corman had two children, Wyatt and Bayley.
Jennifer Runyon, the actress known for Ghostbusters and the CBS sitcom Charles in Charge, died March 6 at 65 after a brief battle with cancer, confirmed by close friend Erin Murphy on Facebook. A Chicago native who debuted in 1980’s To All a Good Night, she later appeared in films and TV including Up the Creek, A Very Brady Christmas, and Quantum Leap, before semi-retiring to teach.
Hasbro has unveiled new 3.75" Ghostbusters action figures and a compatible 1/18 scale Ecto-1 playset, featuring a revamped design with retro-style livery and alterations to replicate the vehicle's appearance from the 1984 film. The figure set will include the original Ghostbusters team with detachable Proton Packs and additional accessories, and pre-orders for both the figures and Ecto-1 will begin on June 8th at around $44 for the figure four-pack and an expected price similar to its predecessor for the Ecto-1.
"Godzilla vs Kong" continues to exceed expectations at the box office, with a projected $175 million worldwide opening weekend, while "Ghostbusters" sequel sees a significant drop in its second weekend, potentially falling short of the $100 million domestic mark.
Hasbro unveils a 3.75" Ghostbusters four-pack of action figures and a retro-style Ecto-1, featuring characters from the franchise's 40th anniversary. The figures will include attachable Proton Packs and accessories, while the Ecto-1 will have a new livery mirroring the original '84 design and a removable gurney for storing the figures' equipment. Pricing and availability details are yet to be revealed, with more information expected on Ghostbusters Day on June 8th.
"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" topped the box office with a $45 million haul, but its $100 million budget suggests limited commercial potential for the franchise. With consistent box office numbers and a loyal fanbase, Sony Pictures may need to explore other mediums like animation and video games to keep the franchise alive, as the future of the series beyond "Frozen Empire" remains uncertain.
Actor Ernie Hudson, known for his role in the "Ghostbusters" franchise, revealed that he only received $370 out of a $10,000 paycheck for his first big Hollywood job due to various deductions. Despite this, he remains optimistic about the future of technology in the entertainment industry and joked about the possibility of a digital recreation of his likeness after his passing.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire debuted at the U.S. box office with $45.2 million, slightly surpassing its 2021 predecessor, and pushed the franchise's global box office total over $1 billion. The movie also earned $16.4 million from international markets, resulting in a global opening weekend of $61.6 million. Despite mixed reviews from critics, it is scoring higher with audiences based on its Rotten Tomatoes ratings. The film, co-written and directed by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, sees the Spengler family teaming up with the original Ghostbusters to save the world from a second Ice Age.
"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" is the latest installment in the action-comedy franchise, featuring a mix of newer and nostalgic cast members as they battle a demon in New York aiming to freeze the world. The film includes familiar faces such as Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson.
Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson discusses inequitable treatment and pay disparity he experienced during the original films, acknowledging that racism played a role but emphasizing the complexity of the issue. He reflects on the potential impact of Eddie Murphy being cast in his role and the support he received from co-star Bill Murray. Hudson also shares his thoughts on the female-led Ghostbusters reboot, expressing admiration for the cast while questioning the decision to do a reboot instead of creating a new movie.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire exceeded Sony's early predictions by debuting to $45 million at the domestic box office, but fell short compared to its predecessor, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Dune: Part Two held onto second place, while Kung Fu Panda 4, Immaculate, and Arthur The King rounded out the top five. The box office also featured the debut of Sydney Sweeney's horror movie Immaculate and the partially AI-generated horror movie Late Night With The Devil.