Tom Hanksis taking movie buffs behind the scenes of some of Hollywood’s most iconic productions with a new special.
A Night in the Academy Museum,which premieres Tuesday on ABC, brings viewers into the newAcademy Museum of Motion Picturesin Los Angeles. The museum, which opened last month, pays homage to the art of filmmaking, and ABC’s new special plans to open the doors to movie fans everywhere.
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An official synopsis forA Night in the Academy Museumdescribes the special as “an exclusive look at the amazing history, exhibitions and insight into the art of filmmaking that awaits when they visit the largest institution in the United States dedicated to the arts, sciences and artists of moviemaking.”
A Night in the Academy Museumwill also feature commentary fromCher, Jon M. Chu,Eiza González, Emily V. Gordon, Aldis Hodge, Marsai Martin,Marlee Matlin,Melissa McCarthy,Kumail Nanjiani,Michelle Rodriguez, Jurnee Smollett and Diane Warren.
Fast & Furious' Rodriguez says she “fanned out on theSpace Odysseyspace suit” in the museum. “I was like, ‘Dude, is thatSpace Odyssey?’ "
“Everybody I think does have that tactile memory of going to the movies,” Hanks says in the featurette.
Both Cher and Glover recall their own special movie memories, with the “Turn Back Time” singer pointing toCinderellaas one of the most influential films she’s seen, while Glover namedThe Color Purpleas his pick.
“There was an emotional reaction that your body has,” Chu, who directedCrazy Rich AsiansandIn the Heights, says of seeing so many movie artifacts in person.
Hanks explains in the featurette, “the desire to have this place [the museum] was kind of equal to there being a hall of fame,” before telling viewers, “You will see the greatest film clips of all time here.”
A Night in the Academy Museumpremieres Oct. 12 at 10:01 p.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
