This article was copy edited by Twofingered Typist, a member of the Guild of Copy Editors, on August 29, 2019.Guild of Copy EditorsWikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy EditorsTemplate:WikiProject Guild of Copy EditorsGuild of Copy Editors articles
This article is within the scope of WikiProject Animation, a collaborative effort to build an encyclopedic guide to animation on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, you can edit the article attached to this page, help out with the open tasks, or contribute to the discussion.AnimationWikipedia:WikiProject AnimationTemplate:WikiProject AnimationAnimation articles
This article is within the scope of WikiProject Comedy, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of comedy on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.ComedyWikipedia:WikiProject ComedyTemplate:WikiProject ComedyComedy articles
This article is within the scope of WikiProject Library of Congress, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of the Library of Congress on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.Library of CongressWikipedia:WikiProject Library of CongressTemplate:WikiProject Library of CongressLibrary of Congress articles
This article is within the scope of WikiProject New York City, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of New York City-related articles on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.New York CityWikipedia:WikiProject New York CityTemplate:WikiProject New York CityNew York City articles
Latest comment: 1 year ago2 comments2 people in discussion
Hello everyone. I am new to Wikipedia. I am a huge Ghostbusters fan and would like to contribute to this topic. Under "Cast and Characters,” I would like to add details about how the studio treated Ernie Hudson after filming was completed, specifically, the removal of his image from marketing material. I believe this contribution is relevant and will add to the information on the page about Hudson’s role getting reduced before shooting began. I will be sure to cite all sources, which include an interview with Ernie Hudson on the Howard Stern Show and other publications. Thank you for your consideration. Jwhasu004 (talk) 07:46, 26 April 2023 (UTC)Reply
Hi Jwhaus004, thank you for your additions. Per my previous comments, the article does cover both how Hudson's role was diminished because he wasn't as big a name as Murray and that he appreciates the fan support while being upset at his marginalized role. With or without sourcing, the commentary on his inclusion on posters is not appropriate. Saying that we should include it because he portrayed a Ghostbuster and that is the title of the film is like arguing Shia LaBouef shouldn't be on the Transformers poster because he isn't a Transformer. He wasn't a known name at the time, he did not even receive billing on the poster so his complaint about not being on the poster is a personal issue and not really something that can be laid at the feet of the studio when he is being compared to Aykroyd, Murray, and Ramis who were all vastly more successful at that point in time. You could maybe mention it on Hudson's page because it is his personal complaint but I don't believe it belongs in this article beyond what is already covered about him and his feelings. Thank you Darkwarriorblake / Vote for something that matters10:00, 29 April 2023 (UTC)Reply
