Latest news with #NightattheMuseum:BattleoftheSmithsonian
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Night at the Museum reboot announced, social media users slam the idea: ‘It's a big no'
The Night at the Museum franchise, which was brought alive by Ben Stiller and Robin Williams' comedic skills 20 years ago, is set for a reboot. However, the news hasn't exactly sparked excitement on social media, with many users even expressing disappointment about the revival of the film series. The Night at the Museum franchise kicked off in 2006. Night at the Museum set for reboot As per Variety, a Night at the Museum reboot is in the works at 20th Century Studios, with 21 Laps Entertainment getting Tripper Clancy onboard to pen the script. At the moment, the story remains under wraps, but it is believed that the film will narrate a fresh tale from the corridors of the museum with new characters. Shawn Levy and Dan Levine will produce for 21 Laps. Emily Morris will oversee the project for the company. The Night at the Museum franchise kicked off in 2006. It was followed up with three follow-ups: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) and the animated feature Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again (2022). ShawnLevy directed the first three films, while Matt Danner helmed Kahmunrah. Ben Stiller starred in the first three movies as museum night security guard Larry Daley, who discovers that the historical exhibits come alive at night. The franchise also featured late Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Mickey Rooney, Brad Garrett, Dick Van Dyke and Rami Malek also starred. The fourth film, which debuted on Disney+, featured a new cast including the voices of Joshua Bassett, Jamie Demetriou, Gillian Jacobs and Zachary Levi. The three live-action films grossed over $1.3 billion collectively at the global box office. Fans react Fans are voicing their discontent over the Night at the Museum reboot on social media, arguing that some classics should be left untouched. Some are calling for Hollywood to focus on creating original content rather than rehashing old favourites. 'Who asked for a night at the museum reboot,' wrote one, with another mentioning, 'As the cape movies continue to fail, Hollywood is pivoting to stale franchise remakes like Night at the Museum, National Treasure, and toy movies like Hot Wheels. They are totally flailing. Meanwhile streaming continues to eat their lunch'. 'There could never be a night at the museum without my kings robin williams and rami malek,' read one comment, with another reading, 'I enjoyed the night at the museum movies but this just seems unnecessary.' One fan shared, 'Hell no, DO NOT TOUCH NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM', with another sharing, 'New National Treasure, new Night at the Museum, reboots, 'readaptations', 'reimaginings'… can anyone get funding over $10mill for anything original?' 'No, absolutely NOT. I grew up with those movies and the creators are just going to ruin it all. The thought of any more parts died with Robin. It wont be Night at the museum without our loved characters. Stop remaking and adding parts to movies that DONT NEED it. It ended perfect,' one wrote. Another social media user added, 'A Night at the Museum remake is a big no no. It's a bad idea all around. Fricking Disney and 20th Century Studios! Come up with new ideas from this franchise. Instead of doing a remake of ANATM, do an animated series, spinoff movies, or prequel movies and some shorts'.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Night At The Museum 4: Ben Stiller's Return in Question as New Film is Confirmed
A new 'Might At The Museum' film is underway! The fourth instalment of the iconic franchise has officially been confirmed, as per reports. The original films featured actor Ben Stiller in the pivotal role of a night guard. Will he return to reprise his role or not? 'Night At The Museum' gets fourth instalment The 'Night At The Museum' franchise first began with the first film, which was released in 2006. Now, years later, the 4th instalment of the film has officially been confirmed as per reports from Deadline. So far, not much has been revealed about the film other than the fact that it is still in its beginning stages. So far, Tripper Clancy has been confirmed as the writer for the new film. The question of whether Stiller will join the franchise again or not is still up for debate. About the 'Night At The Museum' franchise The original franchise followed a night guard who recently got a job at the mysterious Natural History Museum. While all things may be seemingly normal, a gold tablet and an Egyptian curse manage to bring life to everything in the museum! Ben Stiller plays the role of the night guard in all three films. The first film was dropped in 2016, the second, 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' in 2009, and the third one, which was released in 2014, titled 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb'. All three of the films were directed by Shawn Levy , who will be making his return for the latest film as well! Netizens react As soon as the news was shared online, fans of the series took to online social media platforms to express their opinions on the matter. One fan commented, 'awaiting the cast announcement before I make any judgements', while another shared 'IM SAT'.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Night at the Museum' Reboot On The Way
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 It's time to go back to the museum. Deadline reports that production company 21 Laps is working on a reboot of the fantasy comedy "Night at the Museum." Tripper Clancy is working on the script for the reboot. Plot details are under wraps other than it being a reimagining rather than a continuation of the previous films. Read More: Chris Pratt Returns to Fan-Favorite Animated Role Shawn Levy and Dan Levine are producing for 21 Laps. There is no word on a director for the reboot. Levy, who is better known these days for helming the Marvel hit "Deadpool & Wolverine," directed all three of the live-action "Night at the Museum" films. The animated feature was helmed by Matt Danner. 20th Century Studios The first "Night at the Museum" film debuted in 2006, based on the 1993 children's book of the same name by Milan Trenc. Ben Stiller plays Larry Daley, a night-shift security guard at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Daley finds out on his first shift that the museum's exhibit come to life after sunset. The first film earned $575 million at the worldwide box office, prompting the first sequel, "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" in 2009. The sequel took in $413 million. It wasn't until 2014 that the third and final (until now) of the live-action films released, "Night of the Museum: Secret of the Tomb," which earned $363 million. The first three films featured an impressive ensemble cast that included Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Rami Malek, Mickey Rooney, Dick Van Dyke, and more. There's no word on whether or not any of the surviving members of the first four films' casts will be asked back for the reboot. While "Secret of the Tomb" was the end of the live-action films, an animated feature, "Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again," released on Disney+ in 2022. The hero of the fourth film is Nick Daley, Larry's son, voiced by Joshua Bassett. While it went straight to streaming, "Kahmunrah Rises Again" proved to be the most critically hailed of all the "Night at the Museum" films. The animated feature enjoys a 77% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the only entry in the franchise so far with a score above 48%. More Movies: 'Hot Wheels' Movie On the Way from 'Wicked' Director 'Reservoir Dogs,' 'Kill Bill' Actor Michael Madsen Dies at 67
