Bill Murray and Harold Ramis, the stars and director of the 1993 classic Groundhog Day, had a bitter falling out that ruled out any sequel. The film's legacy, meanwhile, has been preserved in a video game and a Super Bowl ad. Hollywood, CA - Sony Entertainment has announced that it will soon release a sequel to the 1993 hit Groundhog Day that is exactly the same as the last one. For those unfamiliar with the original film, Groundhog Day follows self-centered weatherman Phil Connors who finds himself reliving the same day over and over during an assignment in Punxsutawney, PA. Happy Groundhog Day. Phil did not see his shadow so we are still in for some winter weather. Fans of the 1993 classic film Groundhog Day have also wanted to see sarcastic weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) and company raise their heads in a sequel to hit film. Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin.Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott, it tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly. What could Groundhog Day 2 be about? Despite a sequel being very unlikely, in theory, it could happen, but it’s unlikely Bill Murray would return, and Harold Ramis has sadly passed away. But Hollywood loves a sequel, and could tell a story that follows someone else experiencing the time loop in modern day times. A Groundhog Day sequel isn’t coming anytime soon. And we wouldn’t count on the recent spate of related projects — the stage production, the video game, and now the Super Bowl ad — to Seeing 20/20 and yep, it’s still #GroundhogDay. ⏰ Show us your Groundhog Day using #MyGroundhogDay and #GroundhogDayChallenge!T&C: Of course, Andie MacDowell's remarks to THR naturally raise the discussion of whether or not a Groundhog Day sequel would even be a good thing in the first place. The original Groundhog Day tells The film, officially titled Groundhog Day 2: Shadow of the Past, brings back Bill Murray in a pivotal role while shifting focus to a new protagonist: his daughter. Directed by Jason Reitman, this sequel aims to honor the legacy of the 1993 original while introducing a fresh, modern twist to the iconic time-loop tale. When Sony Pictures released this trailer for what they said was Groundhog Day 2, we thought that this was the all-time greatest sneak reveal of a film we had no idea had even been in the works, let alone shot and completed! What better surprise film than a sequel to the legendary 1993 comedy by Harold Ramis, starring Bill Murray as a Groundhog Day 'Sequel' Series in the Works, With at Least One Returning Character. By Collier Jennings. Published Jul 6, 2020. Follow Groundhog Day is a 1993 comedy starring Bill Murray, where he lives the same day of his life over and over. 26 years later, they made a VR sequel to this fil See how the groundhog became a symbol for predicting seasonal changes in America, rooted in German folklore with a badger — which in turn lead to Groundhog Day. Of course, Andie MacDowell's remarks to THR naturally raise the discussion of whether or not a Groundhog Day sequel would even be a good thing in the first place. The original Groundhog Day tells They should release the original film unaltered other than a title card that says "groundhog day 2" And the advertising should be "same story, different day". Groundhog handler AJ Derume holds Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow, predicting a late spring during the 136th annual Groundhog Day festivities on February 2, 2022 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The first official Groundhog Day took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The event took up permanent residence at Gobbler’s Knob the following year. “Groundhog Day” is getting a sequel, but it’s not a movie -- it’s a virtual reality game being developed by Tequila Works in partnership with Sony Pictures Virtual Reality. “Groundhog Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
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