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San Francisco Chronicle
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Robin Williams' haunting final days resurface as ‘Night at the Museum' franchise returns
Nearly two decades after Robin Williams first brought Teddy Roosevelt to life in 'Night at the Museum,' the family-friendly film franchise is getting a reboot — this time with a new cast, an original storyline and a fresh voice guiding the script. Production company 21 Laps has begun developing the reimagining for 20th Century Studios, with Tripper Clancy set to pen the screenplay. Shawn Levy, who directed the original trilogy, will return as producer alongside Dan Levine, maintaining creative continuity for a series that has grossed more than $1.3 billion worldwide, according to Deadline. The reboot will reportedly remain set in the same type of enchanted museum where exhibits spring to life after dark, but will introduce an entirely new slate of characters. It marks the franchise's first live-action installment since 2014's 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb' — a film now remembered as Williams' final live-action role. Behind the scenes of that film, Williams was already exhibiting signs of serious struggle, Levy revealed in the 2020 documentary 'Robin's Wish.' 'I would say a month into the shoot, it was clear to me, it was clear to all of us on set, that something was going on with Robin,' Levy said. 'We saw that Robin was struggling in a way that he hadn't before, to remember lines and to combine the right words with the performance.' Though Williams had spoken publicly about his battles with depression, it wasn't until after his death that his family disclosed he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia — a neurological disorder that severely affected his memory and confidence. The toll of the disease became evident in Williams' late-night phone calls to Levy. 'When Robin would call me at 10 at night, at two in the morning, at four in the morning, saying, 'Is it usable? Is any of this usable? Do I suck? What's going on? ' I would reassure him,' Levy said in the documentary. 'I said, 'You are still you. I know it. The world knows it. You just need to remember that.'' Williams died by suicide at age 63 in his Marin County home in August 2014, just four months before the film's release. He is also remembered for his roles in 1997's Oscar-winning 'Good Will Hunting,' 1993's 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and 1996's 'Birdcage.' 'My faith in him never left, but I saw his morale crumbling,' Levy added. 'I saw a guy that wasn't himself, and that was unforgivable.' While plot details remain under wraps, the reboot will be the first entry in the franchise since the 2022 animated feature 'Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again,' released on Disney+. Levy is also preparing to direct 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' starring Ryan Gosling, while original leading man Ben Stiller has shifted his focus behind the camera, producing the acclaimed series 'Severance.' In recent days, a resurfaced comedy clip has rekindled admiration for Williams' sharp political humor. In a 2012 stand-up set, the comedian skewered then-real estate mogul Donald Trump, likening Atlantic City to the 'Wizard of Oz on acid' filled with 'junkies, pimps and pizza.' 'And Donald Trump is the Wizard of Oz, he is the guy,' Williams said. 'He plays monopoly with real f—ing buildings. This is a scary man.' Williams didn't hold back, skewering Trump's beauty pageant empire. 'He owns all these beauty pageants, Miss America, Miss Universe,' he said. 'Isn't that a bit like Michael Vick owning a series of pet stores?' Williams didn't hold back, skewering Trump's beauty pageant empire; taking aim at Trump's infamous hairstyle and at the mogul's controversial remark about his daughter Ivanka being 'hot.' 'Even people in Arkansas went, 'that's f—ing wrong,'' Williams said. 'That's just way out of place.'
Newsweek
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Road House 2' Loses Fan-Favorite Director
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors While Jake Gyllenhaal and English director Guy Ritchie are fast becoming frequent collaborators, it looks like "Road House 2" won't be one of the projects they work on together. Back in April it was revealed that Ritchie was directing the sequel to Amazon MGM's remake, but now Deadline is reporting that the "Fountain of Youth" director has left the project. Read More: 'Night at the Museum' Reboot On The Way As of yet, no reason has been given for Ritchie exiting "Road House 2." Jake Gyllenhaal in promotional material for "Road House". Jake Gyllenhaal in promotional material for "Road House". Amazon MGM Deadline further reports that the plan is to move forward in a search for a new director, with shooting of "Road House 2" still scheduled for the fall. Doug Liman directed the 2024 remake though it seems doubtful he would be a candidate for the sequel. "Road House" was reportedly originally meant for a theatrical release and Liman's compensation shrank when the film instead went straight to streaming. The director was vocal about his unhappiness in interviews about the movie. While "Road House" may not have had a chance at the box office, the film proved to be a streaming hit. Releasing on Amazon Prime Video last March, the film had close to 80 million viewers in its first eight weeks. According to then-Amazon MGM Studios head Jennifer Salke, that made the film Amazon's "most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis." Will Beall is writing the script for "Road House 2". Gyllenhaal is producing along with Josh McLaughlin, and Atlas Entertainment's Charles Roven and Alex Gartner. Ivan Atkinson is executive producing. "Road House" is a reboot of the 1989 action classic starring Patrick Swayze. Gyllenhaal steps into Swayze's role, playing Elwood Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter. Dalton has it rough when the movie opens, living in his car and contemplating suicide. He's offered a job as a bouncer, and when he takes the job Dalton finds himself in the middle of a conflict involving outlaws, bikers, and a ruthless land developer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Last month reports emerged that "Guardians of the Galaxy" alum Dave Bautista is circling a role in "Road House 2." There's no word yet on whether or not Bautista has signed on to the sequel or who he might be playing. More Movies: Chris Pratt Returns to Fan-Favorite Animated Role 'Hot Wheels' Movie On the Way from 'Wicked' Director
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
Hugh Grant appears to fall asleep at Wimbledon
The British movie star is going viral for his afternoon nap at the tennis tournament, plus, a reboot of "Night at the Museum," and more of today's entertainment headlines in The Tea. July 10, 2025
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
New teaser for Season 4 of ‘The Morning Show'
The buzziest headlines in Pop News, including a possible reboot of 'Night at the Museum' from director Shawn Levy. July 10, 2025
Hype Malaysia
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Movie Tea: Reimagined 'Night At The Museum' In Development; 'Shrek' Trilogy Leaving Netflix Soon
In recent years, Hollywood has essentially created a trend where old franchises will birth a legacy sequel once in about 20 years. Don't believe that's a trend? Well, the 'Night At the Museum' franchise is now hard at work producing its fifth movie, alongside 'Shrek', which is slated to come out in the near future. Say what you will about legacy sequels; this is exciting news for anyone who managed to watch these films when they first debuted back in the early 2000s. If you need a brief refresher or would like to go down memory lane, streaming has you covered – but it's best to act fast, as they won't be there forever. Check out what we mean with the article below. Tripper Clancy To Write 'Night At The Museum 5' It's never too late for a beloved franchise to come back from the dead. Time and time again, despite many people's complaints about reboots and reimaginings, it is still a very lucrative market, with many people willing to watch them, regardless of reasoning. A case in point is the recent 'How to Train Your Dragon' live-action remake, as well as Disney's various attempts at gatekeeping its monopoly on old stories (the good ones, specifically, like 'Jungle Book'). Even legacy sequels such as '28 Years Later,' 'Karate Kid: Legends,' and 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' managed to squeeze their way into a very polarising market. Naturally, with so many films and franchises coming back from the past, and with a proven market for them, other studios are busting out the archives to get a piece of that nostalgia pie. One such example is 20th Century Studios, who are currently working behind the scenes to bring us a new 'Night at the Museum' movie. In Deadline's exclusive report, the studio is currently working on reimagining the popular family film alongside 21 Laps Entertainment, an American production company that had its hand in the original movies. Furthermore, they've also enlisted the talents of one Tripper Clancy to write a script. Unfortunately, he does not have the best track record when it comes to writing, as some of his works have received mixed to negative reviews, with the lowest being 'Hot Dog', which has scored 4.2 out of 10 on IMDb. He is also best known for writing each installment of the 'Die Hart' franchise, which got worse and worse reviews with each installment. It is worth mentioning that he is a frequent collaborator of 21 Laps and has also dipped his hand in other works, such as Netflix's 'I Am Not Okay With This'. For those who aren't familiar with the movie, 'Night at the Museum' is a movie adaptation of the 1993 children's book by Milan Trenc that was first released back in 2006. The movie follows Larry Daley (played by Ben Stiller), a divorced father who applied for a night guard job at a museum. What was supposed to be an easy job became a wild night as all the exhibits on display came to life due to a spell. Though it did not have the best critical reviews, it was still widely loved by many moviegoers and spawned two additional sequels that were released back in 2009 and 2014. Following Disney's acquisition of Fox back in 2019, the studio moved to further expand the franchise with an animated sequel, 'Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again', that was released directly to Disney+ back in 2022 and received generally positive reviews. Unfortunately, the specifics as to what the film will be about are shrouded in mystery, but it has been confirmed that the story will take place 'at the museum with all-new characters,' as per Deadline's reporting. We can only speculate as to what they mean by this, but we theorise that we would return to the exact same museum that we all know and love, from all the way back in 2006. We simply hope that Clancy can pull out all the stops in his writing ability so as not to taint the memory of this early 2000s franchise, something that has become more of a trend as of late. 'Shrek' Trilogy Will Be Leaving Netflix Soon No matter how big you are, you can never have it all. This is a fact that many Netflix users know by now: that the series that they know and love won't be in the same convenient spot forever. Ever since the streaming giant lost the rights to beloved titles such as 'Friends' and 'The Office', people have decided to constantly re-binge all their favourite series while they still can. And if you are a subscriber or user of the service, it's best to start rewatching the best animated trilogy movie of all time while you still can. We are obviously referring to the legendary 'Shrek' trilogy, of course. Starting 1st August, the beloved trilogy will be leaving the Netflix platform permanently, with no sign of it returning in the foreseeable future. In the meantime, the trilogy in question will be moving to Peacock, another rival streaming service. However, the fourth installment of the franchise, 'Shrek Ever After', can be streamed on Max and on Hulu, though only time will tell if it will stay there. It goes without saying that 'Shrek' has always had a special place in 2000s kids' hearts. The first entry to the franchise, which was released back in 2001, was a legendary film that many still remember fondly to this day. Its sequel, 2004's 'Shrek 2', managed to top that and has been regarded as the best entry in the entire franchise. Unfortunately, its follow-up, 'Shrek the Third', dropped the ball and has since been regarded as one of the worst entries in the entire franchise, as the writing was mediocre at best with unimaginative jokes to top it all off. 'Shrek Forever After' tried its best to recoup its losses by creating a far darker story, but with more emotional bite, which blended nicely with its writing and its jokes. However, due to the bad taste the third movie left in people's mouths, the fourth entry never got the love it deserved and marked the end of the line for the franchise… until now. After 15 years, 'Shrek 5' is just around the corner, something fans have been begging for all this time. Sadly, the fanbase is split down the middle, largely due to the new art style shown in the trailer, with Shrek, in particular, looking quite uncanny. Though their appearances are controversial, all our favourite cast members, such as Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow, are coming back for this lovely reunion. So if you are in need of a quick refresher or want something to watch in your free time, then why not hop on to your Netflix and start catching up while you still can? Source: Deadline, Movieweb
