A new installment in the Night at the Museum franchise, titled Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again, has been developed as an animated movie for Disney+.

The film shifts focus from Larry Daley (Ben Stiller's character) to his son, Nick Daley, who is hesitant to follow in his father's footsteps but takes on the summer job as a night guard. He accidentally unleashes the villainous pharaoh Kahmunrah, who escapes with the magical tablet to conquer the world. Nick must team up with famous historical figures to stop him.

Key points from the article include:

• Production: Shawn Levy, director of the original live-action trilogy, returns as a producer.
• Characters: The film features returning characters like Teddy Roosevelt, Sacagawea, Octavius, and Jedediah, along with a new ally, Joan of Arc.
• Voice Cast: The cast includes Joshua Bassett as Nick Daley, Zachary Levi as Larry Daley, Joseph Kamal as Kahmunrah, and Thomas Lennon as Teddy Roosevelt.
• Release Date: The movie was set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on December 9, 2022.

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Based on the Nerdist article, here are the key takeaways about the potential third Dune film, which will adapt Frank Herbert's novel Dune Messiah:

• Official Confirmation: Legendary has officially confirmed that Dune: Part Three is in development with director Denis Villeneuve set to return.
• Director's Vision: Villeneuve has been vocal about his desire to complete a trilogy, viewing Dune Messiah as the true conclusion to Paul Atreides's story. He is currently working on the script and has stated it is "nearly finished," but he wants to ensure it is strong and perfect before filming. He may also direct another movie before returning to Arrakis to take a creative break.
• Source Material & Plot: The film will be based on Dune Messiah, which takes place 12 years after the events of Dune. It is not an action-packed sequel but rather a tragic political and religious epilogue. The story deconstructs Paul's hero image, showing him as an emperor trapped by his prescient visions while his holy war (jihad) has resulted in the deaths of billions across the galaxy. The plot revolves around a conspiracy to dethrone him involving the Bene Gesserit, the Spacing Guild, and the Tleilaxu.
• Key Themes: The movie will serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of charismatic leaders and the mixing of religion and politics, fully realizing the warning Frank Herbert intended in his original books.
• Potential Cast: Most of the main cast is expected to return, including Timothée Chalamet (Paul), Zendaya (Chani), and Rebecca Ferguson (Lady Jessica). The roles for Florence Pugh (Princess Irulan) and Anya Taylor-Joy (a grown-up Alia Atreides) would become significantly more prominent compared to their appearances in Part Two.
• Production & Release Date: There is no official release date yet. Given that the script is still being finalized and Villeneuve might direct another project first, it will likely be several years before the film is released.

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AMC Theatres is expanding its popular half-price ticket promotion by adding a new discount day exclusively for its paying members. The program now includes two weekly discount days.

Here are the key details:

• Discount Tuesdays: This long-running promotion will continue. It offers half-off tickets on Tuesdays for all members of the AMC Stubs loyalty program, including the free "Insider" tier.
• New Discount Wednesdays: As an exclusive new perk, members of the paid tiers—AMC Stubs A-List and AMC Stubs Premiere—can now also get half-off tickets on Wednesdays.
• $5 Combo Deal: On both Discount Tuesdays and Discount Wednesdays, members can purchase a small popcorn and a small ICEE or fountain drink for just $5.

The expansion aims to provide more value and flexibility for AMC's most loyal customers, giving them more opportunities to see movies at a reduced price during the week.

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