Battle of the smithsonian is a sequel to night at the museum 2006 2006, which was based on a 1993 childrens book the night at the museum by croatian author milan trenc. Night at the museum 15 movie clip throw the bone 2006. The screenplay for battle of the smithsonian was written by american comedian writers thomas lennon and robert ben garant. Battle of the smithsonian introduces more of the films characters including its villains. Battle of the smithsonian is an action adventure game based on the faintly humorous movie romp starring ben stiller as larry daley, a former museum guard. Battle of the smithsonian were just a smart childrens comedic adventure, its existence would make more sense. The night at the museum, published in 1993, is a childrens picture book written and illustrated. In addition to ben stiller, the cast will be rounded out by many from the original film as well as several new characters from history.
Movies jonas brothers make subtle appearance in night at the museum. Michael anthony steele is an author and screenwriter living in dallas, texas. The screen is constantly filled with color and movement. In this new book, the goodhearted dreamer larry daley must say goodbye to his famous friends from history who magically came to life during closing hours at new yorks natural history museum. Some fans of the first movie may not find it quite as delightful and surprising, but it is a fun family adventure sprinkled with a dash of romance, witty humor and excellent special effects. With a band of historical henchmen at his side, kahmunrah is ready to summon his ancient army through a. Night at the museum battle of the smithsonian youtube. Now two and a half years later, we return to the world of lively museum artifacts in night at the museum. This new installment takes us to the smithsonian, and introduces us to new characters, such as amelia earhart, general custer, and many more. Battle of the smithsonian, which ups the ante by adding more historical and popcultural figures and increasing the pointless, unfunny, brainrotting chaos in. With ben stiller, owen wilson, amy adams, hank azaria. Battle of the smithsonian is a 2009 film about when former night guard larry daley infiltrates the smithsonian institute in order to retrieve ahkmunrahs tablet, which has been shipped to the museum by mistake.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. In 2006, the movie was novelized by leslie goldman as a book for young adults. Larrys friends and foes i can read book 2 paperback april 14, 2009. Battle of the smithsonian is the ninth time ben stiller and owen wilson have appeared in the same movie. Bigger and even more chaotically crowded more stars. Get a behind the scenes look at some of our nations most inspiring historical treasures with this study guide to the hit film night at the museum. Night at the museum battle of the smithsonian ending. Fun, fastpaced sequel is more upbeat than the original. Amy adams was asked who she identified more with, her character princess giselle from enchanted or her character amelia earhart from night at the museum. In this second installment of the night at the museum. Escape from the smithsonian, 20th century foxs tentpole sequel. Others include zoolander, starsky and hutch, and meet the fockers this is the first movie ever to film inside the smithsonian. Battle of the smithsonian has 37 achievements worth points.
Jonas brothers make subtle appearance in night at the. I can understand, as an abstract concept, why some people would find it entertaining. After his experiences from the first film, in which the people and creatures in the exhibits of the museum all came to life and spoke with him, he found himself inspired to reach for something greater, yet the busy schedule of running a business has left him. Larry goes to rescue his friends when they are moved to the smithsonian, but he and some old and new friends must battle an egyptian pharaoh and his army of villains for control of the tablet that brings museum exhibits to life. Night at the museum battle of the smithsonian available in bluray, dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Battle of the smithsonian drags on for a punishing 104 minutes. Night at the museum performed so well at the box office as a surprise hit that it warranted a sequel. Battle of the smithsonian, the night at the museum sequel, is a charming, funny, creative family movie. Battle of the smithsonian, or simply night at the museum 2, is a 2009 american adventure fantasy comedy film written by robert ben garant and thomas lennon, produced by chris columbus, michael barnathan and shawn levy and directed by levy. Battle of the smithsonian 2009, the animated escape from planet earth 20, muppets most wanted 2014, and night at the museum. The battle of the smithsonian came out in may 2009. The centerpiece of the film will be bringing to life the smithsonian institution, which houses the worlds largest museum complex with more than 6 million items in its collections, ranging from the plane amelia earhart flew on her nonstop solo flight. Students trace the history of flight with amelia earhart, explore the smithsonians many museums along the national mall, and bring the films historical figures to. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Michael anthony steele has written for family entertainment for more than thirteen years, and is author of more than 60 books for major brands. If that sounds like fun to you, dont listen to sourpuss here. Night at the museum trivia night at the museum quiz. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids. Hapless museum night watchman larry daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that theyve been transferred to the archives at the smithsonian institution.
Battle of the smithsonian is the second in the 20th century fox movie series about a night guard named larry daley who discovers that the exhibits in a. Larry daley is successful man and ceo of his company in the movie night at the museum. This book is trencs best known title, and in 2006 was produced as a feature film titled night at the museum. No doubt the smithsonian will experience the same surge of interestand subsequent footdragging boredomin the wake of night at the museum. This is our page for questions and answers for night at the museum. Larrys misadventures this time include close encounters with amelia earhart, abe lincoln and ivan the terrible. The film stars ben stiller, amy adams, owen wilson, steve coogan, hank azaria, bill hader, christopher guest, alain chabat, jon. The battle of the smithsonian premiered at the national air and space museum in washington dc to a glittering array of celebrities and political figures on thursday may 14th.
What is the name of the museum where the first night at the museum was based. In 2006, the movie was novelized by leslie goldman as a book. His other film credits included night at the museum. Jesse was a contributor to the library of congress world war ii companion. Battle of the smithsonian is a 2009 american adventure comedy movie directed by shawn levy. In the movie, ivan the terrible says his name is misinterpreted, and calls himself ivan the awesome instead. Battle of the smithsonian also known as night at the museum 2 or night at the museum 2. Theyre like characters out of a cool yet innocent mischiefatmidnight childrens book a where the wild things are of global storytime kitsch. Battle of the smithsonian i knew i wanted it to be subtle, director shawn levy says of the boys cameo. Ben stiller returns as night watchman larry daily, now a successful business man, who gets back to the museum just in time to find that he needs to get his friends out of trouble. How many years has it been since larry left his night guard job in the movie night at the museum. In addition, gervais was a frequent host of the golden globes ceremony 2010, 2011, 2012, read more.
Security guard larry daley infiltrates the smithsonian institution in order to. Battle of the smithsonian, or simply night at the museum 2, is a. Hes written for a wide variety of entertainment and educational properties from. Battle of the smithsonian proves that adding another ring doesnt make for a. The money shots of the living tableau are padded with jokes that feel embalmed before the actors get them. Ben stiller leads an allstar cast including amy adams, owen wilson, hank azaria and robin williams as larry daley, a former night watchman at the museum of natural history, where the exhibits come to life after dark. The night at the museum, published in 1993, is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by croatian illustrator milan trenc.
Both the film and its novelization are sequels to the 2006 box office winner and new york times bestselling novelization, night at the museum. Trivia quiz questions on the movie, night at the museum. Scholastic ltd teachersnotes thebackstory the first film night at the museum was released in 2006 and. It stars ben stiller, amy adams, owen wilson, robin williams, hank azaria, jon. This second film uses the same idea as the first a magic. We also have questions and answers for this game on xbox 360 which may have more information for you. The first night at the museum worked despite conventions for a few reasons, but the main one was that it eased into its premise of museum exhibits coming to life and didnt take it for granted like night of the museum 2. Night at the museum battle of the smithsonian by shawn. Battle of the smithsonian the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. Battle for the smithsonian is the stylized, imaginative sequel to 2006s runaway comedy hit night at the museum, starring ben stiller as a night watchman who discovers that the exhibits he is guarding come to life and wreak havoc throughout the museum.
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