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Clint Eastwood: Tough guy, difficult subject
Clint Eastwood: Tough guy, difficult subject

Washington Post

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Washington Post

Clint Eastwood: Tough guy, difficult subject

In the introduction to 'Clint: The Man and the Movies,' Shawn Levy sets out to differentiate his book from previous biographies of Clint Eastwood. The first he mentions, Richard Schickel's 'Clint Eastwood: A Biography' (1996), is, according to Levy, 'a gentlemanly, even fawning account' that can be 'awkwardly dismissive and forgiving' of Eastwood's more odious behavior. The second, Patrick McGilligan's 'Clint: The Life and Legend' (1999), is 'overly harsh,' as it 'thoroughly chronicles every misstep and flaw' in its subject's work and private life. Levy writes that he aims to land his enterprise on a 'middle ground' of 'neither acquiescence nor denigration.'

Hit movie franchise could get reboot 20 years after first film
Hit movie franchise could get reboot 20 years after first film

Yahoo

time13-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

Hit movie franchise could get reboot 20 years after first film

A 'Night at the Museum' reboot, featuring a new plot and characters, is in the works. The reimagining is being overseen by 20th Century Studios with Tripper Clancy writing the script, Deadline reported. The film will be produced by Shawn Levy and Dan Levine from 21 Laps. Meanwhile, Emily Morris will oversee the project for the company, according to the outlet. While details on the plot are under wraps, the movie is said to feature a new cast of characters and storyline. 'Night at the Museum' was one of the biggest films of 2006 and kicked off one of the most successful family film franchises of the 21st century. The movie starred Ben Stiller as a man who takes a job as an overnight security guard at a museum only to learn the exhibits come to life during his shift because of an ancient curse. It also featured Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Dick Van Dyke, Ricky Gervais and Rami Malek. It resulted in two sequels, 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' (2009) and 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" (2014) both of which did well at the box office. Levy has produced each installment. There also was a fourth film, 'Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again,' which was an animated feature. Overall, the franchise has grossed $1.3 billion worldwide. Cindy's Drive-In in Granby celebrates 30 years with 30-cent hot dogs, family fun Popular 2000s country artist loses younger brother in Texas floods Mass. State Lottery winner: $100K prize claimed in $2 game; one grand prize remains Country singer 'in a bit of shock' after losing 2 family members on same day Read the original article on MassLive.

Night at the Museum to be rebooted by less than 20 years after release of first film
Night at the Museum to be rebooted by less than 20 years after release of first film

The Independent

time11-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Independent

Night at the Museum to be rebooted by less than 20 years after release of first film

A reboot of Night at the Museum is in the works with the family film franchise's original director, according to Deadline . Almost 20 years after the first movie was released, the production company 21 Laps has started to develop a reimagining of the series for 20th Century Studios. Night at the Museum (2006) starred Ben Stiller as a security guard at a museum in New York, where the exhibits come to life after it closed its doors for the night. Other cast members included the late Robin Williams, Owen Wilson and Rami Malek. The film's sequel, Battle of the Smithsonian , was released in 2009, followed by a third film, Secret of the Tomb , four months after the passing of Williams in 2014. Ricky Gervais, Dick Van Dyke and Rebel Wilson are amongst the other actors who have starred in the trilogy, which grossed around $1.3bn (£1bn) at the box office. Ben Stiller with Robin Williams in 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb' (20th Century Fox) According to Deadline , the reboot will follow an original storyline and feature a string of new characters. Tripper Clancy, the screenwriter behind Netflix's I Am Not Ok With This , is reportedly working on the script. Shawn Levy, who directed the first three films and Deadpool & Wolverine , will work as a producer on the reimagining. Further details are yet to be revealed, although it is clear the reboot will be the franchise's first film since 2022, when it released the animated film Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again on Disney+. Levy is currently working on Star Wars: Starfighter , a standalone movie in the franchise, starring Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth. The film is scheduled to be released on 27 May 2027. Meanwhile, Stiller has since taken a backseat when it came to performing in lead roles, having spent the majority of his time recently behind the camera. 'I've been working on projects as a director and producer for a while, and wanting to act, but I kind of made the choice a few years ago that I was only going to do something if it really hit me,' Stiller explained during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Amongst his biggest successes has been his work as an executive producer on the psychological thriller series, Severance , which concluded its second season earlier this year to rave reviews.

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