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The cast of the upcoming Ghostbusters remake delighted the patients at a Boston hospital on Saturday (1st August) when they visited in full costume. The stars of director Paul Feig’s all female remake of the 1980s classic – Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones - chatted and posed for photographs with the patients. 

Melissa McCarthy at the London premiere of Spy in May 2015.

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Paul Feig, the director of the new movie Spy starring Melissa McCarthy, has spoken about his desire to write realistic roles for women, rather than conform to the usual rom-com rubric where all that female characters talk about are their relationships with men.

The 52 year old director, who has previously helmed movies such as Bridesmaids and Knocked Up, told The Huffington Post on Monday: “I want to write to the things I want them to be discussing and not be discussing. I have no desire to do, at this point in time, a romantic comedy where it's all about… talking about a guy or this and that. I love to be able to pass the Bechdel test.”

Paul Feig spoke about his desire to write credible, realistic movie parts for women

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Ever since it was revealed that the Ghostbusters reboot would featured an all female cast, Melissa McCarthy has been the name which has come up most when discussing who could be the film’s main star. The Bridesmaids funny woman seems to be the perfect choice for the film, plus her frequent collaborator Paul Feig will be in the directors chair. So what’s stopping McCarthy from signing on?

Could Melissa McCarthy's next role be as a Ghostbuster?

Well it seems the actress’ popularity could be the problem as her busy schedule may prevent her from taking on a role in the reboot. The Hollywood Reporter writes that their sources say McCarthy is in early talks to star in the film, however there are ‘several hurdles that need to be overcome’, before the actress can join Feig for the fourth time.

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Rebel Wilson, the Australian actress who rose to fame with her comedy performances in Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect is close to signing on to star in the all-female Ghostbusters 3 movie. Bridesmaids director Paul Feig announced in October that he would be helming the movie and he is keen to utilise the female comedy talent in Hollywood. 

Rebel Wilson has confirmed she has met with Paul Feig concerning Ghostbusters 3

Wilson told US TV host Matt Lauer that she'd met with Feig, who directed her in Bridesmaids, saying, "I have had a meeting, but who knows? They have to look at the script when it's finished." However, she admitted that "I'd do [Ghostbusters] for free. I probably shouldn't say that live on TV."

Continue reading: Rebel Wilson Close To Signing On For Paul Feig's 'Ghostbusters 3'

Well, this is a nice Thursday surprise. We've been hearing about Ghostbusters 3 for years. Till now, it's always seemed like a bit of desperate nostalgia project from Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray made it clear he wants nothing to do with the thing. And so news that Bridesmaids director Paul Feig is directing and writing a primarily female-led movie with Parks and Recreation scribe Katie Dippold is fascinating.

Paul Feig is writing and directing 'Ghostbusters 3'

"It's official. I'm making a new Ghostbusters & writing it with@katiedippold & yes, it will star hilarious women. That's who I'm gonna call," wrote Feig on Twitter.

Continue reading: 'Ghostbusters 3' Is Underway, But Is Melissa McCarthy The Star?

Yahoo! is diving into the realm of the scripted series, having announced two new original comedies at its Digital Content NewFronts presentation on Monday. The brand new TV series will be delivered on its website and mobile app, making the internet corporation the latest to join the rapidly expanding market for digital video content.

Pictured With His Wife, Paul Feig Has Been Recruited To Help Yahoo! Get In On Original Programming.

Following the success of companies such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and Microsoft, Yahoo! is throwing its hat into the ring to compete with traditional TV programming to attract viewers to its online platform. Yahoo!'s first two original series will be comedies titled: Other Space and Sin City Saints and will also be available to those with access to Apple TV and Roku.

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Sandra Bullock is trying her hand at comedy in the film The Heat, in which she stars alongside Melissa McCarthy in the buddy cop movie. This Sunday (June 23), the actress lit-up the red carpet at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City and despite being closer to fifty than forty, the actress oozed sex appeal and made the red carpet her own before the movie was screened.

Wearing a black leather Ermanno Scervino dress with gold sequins patterned across it, complete with gladiator-style heels and a solitary gold bangle, the actress exuded all the beauty and presence of a Mediterranean Goddess - not to take anything away from the other stars on the red carpet of course. The actress is no stranger to showing off a bit of skin on the red carpet, and on Sunday she showed off exactly the right amount again, not revealing too much but still looking tantalising in her LBD. Her co-star McCarthy meanwhile wore a curve-hugging navy dress with a gold bangle, finished off with some strappy stilettos.

Whilst there the actress discussed her role in the film - in which she plays a hard-as-nails FBI agent who teams up with a small-town cop (McCarthy) for a big sting - as well as discussing how her part is usually reserved for male actor, but hopefully in the future will see more and more women taking to comedy roles. She also discussed how she and co-star McCarthy became particularly close during filming, with the two hitting it off with each other straight away.

Continue reading: Sandra Bullock Turns Up The Temperature At The New York Premiere Of 'The Heat' [Pictures]