Magic Lamp

Who ya gonna call? Well, Columbia called Lee Eisenberg, and Gene Stupnitsky to write a script for a new Ghostbusters movie staring the original cast!

Now, whether or not they’ll get the original cast remains to be seen, because of the terms:

No deals will be made with the original cast until the script is ready, but the gross percentage will certainly be an issue. Sony has a standing policy not to allow more than 25% of first dollar gross out the door.

So, why are people thinking that the originals might be back? From the same article:

The scribes just wrote “Year One,” a comedy that was directed by Ramis. Ramis with Aykroyd wrote the first two installments of the films. Ivan Reitman directed both the 1984 original and the sequel that was released in 1989. The close proximity between the writers and original Ghostbuster Ramis is evidence that the ghost chasers have sparked to the idea of returning.

Via Variety

A movie of the Dark Tower series of novels from Stephen King is in the planning stages!

Damon Lindelof is interested in doing it, but says:

“And the idea of doing that at the same time Carlton (Cuse, co-producer) and I are bringing Lost to a close is simply not viable. There are always Dark Tower conversations, but the figuring out of what this will look like as a movie has not begun.”

He added: “If The Dark Tower were in the right hands, I would love to see seven movies executed just right. But you have to get people to see the first one to get them to come and see the second one.

Via Digital Spy

Just got this:

FROM: David Wallace, CFO & (Acting) Director of Dunder Mifflin Infinity

TO: All new and returning Dunder Mifflin employees

SUBJECT: Dunder Mifflin Infinity 2.0

As the Chief Financial Officer of Dunder Mifflin Inc. it’s with great pleasure, that I announce the arrival of Dunder Mifflin Infinity 2.0. After a fruitful inaugural year, we spent the summer evaluating the successes (of which there were many!) and failures of DMI (1.0). With last year’s complications (issues regarding credit card encryption, sexual predators, and fraud) now firmly behind us, we’re finally ready to move forward.

We concluded that branch productivity suffered from over-saturating the market with too many Dunder Mifflin locations. In retrospect, our rapid expansion was a bit presumptuous. Consequently, we’re closing 100 of our 200 branches and eliminating our overseas offices. The employees affected by these closures are still highly valued commodities and will be invited to transfer to one of our remaining branches. We believe that by consolidating our employee workforce, we’ll gain a competitive advantage, which will help us meet the economic challenges we now face.

Additionally, corporate is going to take a step back this year; branch managers will be granted more control and responsibility within their individual branches. Having done such an excellent job last year, we’re giving branch managers the opportunity to effectively moderate their employees and ensuring them equal hiring abilities. With this added control, comes added liability. As a result, two-thirds of our original managerial force will be replaced; the application period for new Regional Managers will begin September 4th. So if you believe you have what it takes to accept the challenges and responsibility of becoming middle management, then we urge you to apply.

With a number of reforms to DMI already in motion, we’re excited to begin all new sales initiatives, which will help enhance our brand and earn you valuable Schrute Bucks. We’ll also be enriching the ‘employee rewards program,’ offering new prizes and desk enhancements. I know that with all your hard work and sacrifice, we can put the nasty headlines and corporate scandal behind us. I’m greatly looking forward to working with each and every one of you. Together, we can make the new and improved DMI 2.0 an enormous success.

Click here to go to Dunder Mifflin Infinity 2.0.

From Infinity and beyond,
David Wallace
(Acting) Director of Dunder Mifflin Infinity 2.0

Dharma Initiative Testing is continuing and Test 3 is running. This one is bit tricky. You have to click on the Dharma logo, and keep it away from spheres that are moving around in an enclosed area. Touch one of the sides, or one of the spheres, and the test ends.

So far I’ve only managed to get up to 28 seconds. How well did you do?

ATTENTION ALL RECRUITS
RE: DEXTERITY AND ATTENTIVENESS EVALUATION
IS NOW LIVE

Namaste.

I am pleased to announce the release of the third assessment in the Dharma Initiative’s Volunteer Recruitment Program is available at www.dharmawantsyou.com

This new test will assess your ability to negotiate a defined space while avoiding objects of increasing velocity.

With two tests now complete I have begun compiling individual Volunteer Assessment Dossiers for release at the end of the program. The results thus far are extremely encouraging. Indeed, they are far above expectations. I feel confident you will continue to produce excellent results in the coming weeks.

Sincerest congratulations to you all.

Namaste.

Hans Van Eeghen
Head of Recruiting
The Dharma Initiative