Movie Studio Paid Smithsonian $550,000 To Use Name

“It’s the first time the Smithsonian name has appeared in a title produced for theatrical distribution– not just any movie, of course, but the sequel to “Night at the Museum,” which made $250 million when it came out two years ago. The studio approached the Smithsonian about setting the film in D.C., and officials spent six months reading scripts until approving the final version last month.”