Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
As Teddy Roosevelt
2009 | Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Family | 105 min | PG | Official Site
As Teddy Roosevelt
Shawn Levy
Ben Garant, Simon Kinberg and Thomas Lennon
Alan Silvestri
May 22, 2009
November 15, 2009 (Region 2 - Europe)
December 1, 2009 (Region 1 - North America)
20th Century Fox, 1492 Pictures
20th Century Fox
Teddy Roosevelt
Larry Daley
Jedediah
Ivan the Terrible
Al Capone
Gen. George Armstrong Custer
Octavius
Dr. McPhee
Cecil Fredericks
Kahmunrah
Amelia Earhart
The Museum of Natural History is closed down for
upgrading and the exhibits are put into storage at the Federal Archives
in D.C.
The centerpiece of the film will be bringing to life the Smithsonian
Institution, which houses the world's largest museum complex with more
than 136 million items in its collections, ranging from the plane Amelia
Earhart flew on her nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al
Capone's rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy's ruby red slippers and
Archie Bunker's lounge chair.
Gervais is resuming his role as Dr. McPhee in Night at the Museum 2, which is scheduled for release in 2009. He originally took the part as payback to Stiller, who did a laugh-out-loud spoof of himself in one of Extras' most memorable episodes.
"He has sent me an e-mail saying, 'So I'm doing this film and we've written a part for you. Do you want to return the favour? No pressure,'" says Gervais. "So now I'm back for two."
And he's glad to be back. Gervais is coming off what he described as one of his most memorable days ever on set.
"Not only did I meet Robin Williams, who I didn't get to see last time . . . but I met Crystal the monkey. Amazing, it was the best day ever."
Though Gervais didn't get to work with Williams on the first movie, the legendary comedian sent him a gift after the first film wrapped: A scrapbook enclosed with a note reading, "I'm so sorry I didn't get to work with you." Gervais was blown away by the gesture -- as well as by Williams' stamina on the set.
"I think [Williams] must just go home and collapse because there is no off switch. He's just funny all the time. You say something, he does a sketch with voices and that. It's just amazing. I just sat there watching him. He's incredible."
(Source: Vancouver Province)
When The Lights Go Off The Battle Is On
April 8, 2008 - September, 2008
Montréal, QC
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
Vancouver, BC
May 20, 2009
May 21, 2009
May 22, 2009
Ben and Robin were often unable to get through an entire take without cracking each other up.
"The return of Williams was a huge imperative," says Levy.
The Roosevelt character, the filmmakers felt, was the soul of the first film and the franchise. "When Stiller's character loses his way in the sequel, it's Teddy Roosevelt who helps him find his way back to his better self. Plus," Levy adds, "he's fun."
$150,000,000
$177,243,721 (USA)
$235,135,097 (international)
$412,378,818 (total)
$54,173,286 (4,096 theaters)
1 week
4,101 theaters
164 days / 23.4 weeks
