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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.'
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- 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
10-07-2025
- 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'.
Los Angeles Times
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
11 years after Mickey Rooney's death, prized memorabilia from his estate will be auctioned
By age 93, Mickey Rooney had appeared in more than 300 films. From his beginnings as a child star to his final role in 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb' — filmed six weeks before his death — the majority of his life was lived onscreen. Now, 11 years after his death, pieces of his legacy are up for auction. On March 30, 250 lots of Rooney's personal items and film memorabilia will be up for bids in an estate sale. The actor, known for starring in the 'Andy Hardy' films, was one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors in the 1930s and '40s. But at the time of his death, his entire estate was valued at $18,000. His stepson and caretaker, Mark Rooney, and Mark's wife were his sole beneficiaries. Toward the end of his life, the Academy Award-winning actor claimed to be a victim of elder abuse. His stepson Chris Aber allegedly stole $8.5 million from the movie star. Aber agreed to a $2.8-million civil settlement but filed bankruptcy and never paid the judgment. After filing the complaint against his stepson, Rooney appeared before the Senate Special Committee on Aging in 2011 and spoke about elder abuse. 'I felt trapped, scared, used and frustrated,' Rooney told the special Senate committee. 'But above all, when a man feels helpless, it's terrible.' Real estate broker and personal property liquidator John Mooradian is heading the auction of Rooney's memorabilia collection. 'In the past, there had been hopes of opening a museum dedicated to Mickey Rooney's life and career, but that never panned out. As time has gone by, managing stored memorabilia has proven [to be] cumbersome,' Mooradian said in a statement to The Times. Much of Mooradian's job was sorting through storage units and deciding what was worth auctioning off. He also said in light of the recent L.A. fires, it's increasingly important to ensure memorabilia is in the hands of collectors instead of in storage in a few locations. This month's online auction will consist of ephemera from Rooney's life and parts of his onscreen legacy. Fans can purchase his Screen Actors Guild and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences membership cards, scripts from 'Murder, She Wrote' and 'Life Insurance,' original black-and-white photos from his early movies and costumes he wore onstage. Signed posters from his theatrical performances in 'The Wizard of Oz,' 'Babes on Broadway' and 'Sugar Babies' as well as films 'Off Limits' and 'Boys Town' also are available. Personal items like old paychecks from Paramount, handwritten notes, a smoking pipe and expired credit cards also will be up for grabs. 'We have been asked to make this great collection of memorabilia and personal items available over time to the public and as many Mickey Rooney fans as possible,' Mooradian said.
