Smithsonian approves filming of "Night at the Museum II: Escape from the Smithsonian"

The Smithsonian Institution this week announced an agreement with 20th Century Fox to allow the use of its name and facilities for the filming of "Night at the Museum II: Escape from the Smithsonian." The movie is the sequel to the 2006 film "Night at the Museum" starring Ben Stiller that earned over $250 million at the box office in the U.S., and over $500 million worldwide. This is the first time in its 162-year history that the Smithsonian Institution has allowed its name to be used in the title of a movie produced for theatrical distribution.