Buried at the bottom of a story about bad boys 4, thr reports that chris bremner is writing national treasure 3 for disney and jerry bruckheimer. Ben meets abigail chase the curator of the archives when he steals the document. These issues have no connection to this new story, but are briefly mentioned a couple of times in connection with a conspiracytheory book riley has written called the templar treasure. Shortly following the release of national treasure. The author of nine novels, eight story collections, a memoir, and a play, she had mastered every mode of literary fiction. Book of secrets, millions of moviegoers might have left theaters around the world believing that the library of congress, the worlds largest library, was home to a book that holds all of the u. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. Whereas the first movie was concentrating on the united states for its adventuring landscape, the second films scope opens up, and.
Book of secrets film when a missing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth surfaces, treasure hunter ben gates discovers that his greatgreat grandfather, thomas gates, is implicated as a key conspirator in abraham lincolns death. Book of secrets, trying to right a defamatory rumor in the gates. Before i was totally into the story, invested in the characters, etc now they just seem to be wasting their time on trivial errands while the world goes to pot. Released in 2004, national treasure was a promising movie with an inviting premise that certainly had the potential to develop into a longrunning, profitable franchise for disney.
Book of secrets by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. Tanner and sam on a journey to find issa but many perils must be overcome first. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray disc release is a 2007 adventure film. We have an idea of what national treasure 3s story could be about. Over 140 years later, ben gates is telling his greatgreatgrandfathers story at a. In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure. The commonality is two ancient and valuable swords that move through history, their possession affecting their owners in. Whoever can steal the declaration and decode it first will find the greatest treasure in history. The plot of the first national treasure turns in large measure on the subjects of the knights templar and freemasonry. National treasure history of the knights templar and.
National treasure is a 2004 adventure film from walt disney pictures written by jim kouf, ted elliott, terry rossio, cormac wibberley, and marianne wibberley, produced by jerry bruckheimer, and directed by jon turteltaub. But moviegoers are apparently drawn to the plot line. National treasures book of secrets on display at the. On the page is proof that thomas gates was in on the assassination. Book of secrets ratchets up the crazy by a factor of 10. Feb 21, 2020 when she died last december at the age of ninetyeight, the novelist elizabeth spencer was described as a national treasure. Disney book group, cathy hapka, disney storybook art team.
Thomass greatgreatgrandson ben gates delivers a lecture on the story at a civilian. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure franchise. Taking a story with very identifiable locations and very definitive historical facts and adding a touch of creative intrigue can make an audience question what they know to be. Hock national treasure inside independence hall duration. Everything wrong with national treasure book of secrets.
Aug 31, 2018 the story of why the resolute desk was given by queen victoria to the president of the united states duration. Rest of the story is about how ben, his partner riley and abigail decrypts the clues and rescues the national treasure without getting to the hands of ian. Book of secrets, his family name is threatened by mitch wilkinson, and he finds himself hunting for the legendary seven cities of gold. A coded map on the back of the declaration of independence points to the location of the national treasure, but gates is not alone in his quest. Book of secrets 2007 after the templar treasure find, ben and his father are wellrespected historians making rounds at various universities and lectures. Book of secrets is a 2007 discovery 3 mysteryadventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Movies about conspiracy theories are always intriguing because they challenge viewers to think creatively and solve clues. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed. The story of a marine grunt in the first battle of. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out on what it takes to make a truly good movie. It is the first film in the national treasure franchise and stars nicolas.
Nov 19, 2014 but with a movie that relies on history to provide clues to a hidden treasure, you have to wonder, how much of national treasure is real. Mar 19, 2020 while national treasure has stayed put on netflix for the last few months, its sequel, national treasure. So its no wonder national treasure was such a hit when it premiered 10 years ago on nov. Midnight ride national treasure a gates family mystery.
Changing tides tells the story of samuel thomas gates, and his journey from england to jamestown in 1611. In 2008, director jon turteltaub said that the filmmaking team would take its time on another national treasure sequel. Everything you need to know about national treasure 3 movie. For several generations, a clan has been searching for a clue to discover where the socalled national treasure is hidden, until they have given up. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Bruckheimer and jon turteltaub and directed by turteltaub, the story.
Ben and abigail photograph the wooden plank found hidden in the queens desk and leave it behind. Jan 17, 2020 while national treasure 3 has been buzzed about for over a decade now the rumor back in 2008 was that the gates family would go in search of atlantis in a proposed third film and that disney. National treasure 3 in development at disney, writer. Nicolas cages latest national treasure sequel takes place. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey.
Thomas looks down and sees that carrolls handkerchief is stained with blood. The term national treasure has been used in japan to denote cultural properties since 1897, although the definition and the criteria have changed since the introduction of the term. Whats the story treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage to return and once again set out on an exhilarating, actionpacked new global quest to unearth hidden history and treasures. At least thats the story the gates family has always believed. The rest of the story leads to a linked list clue methodology that takes them across many patriotic landmarks and of course finding the treasure to end all treasures. National treasure history of the knights templar and masons. Book of secrets is the 2007 sequel to the 2004 film national treasure.
National treasures book of secrets on display at the library of. In the movie cage ben gates and his buddies magnify the bill to see the time on the clock which reads 2. Like said earlier, the product description on here is wrong. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray release is a 2008 adventure film and is the sequel to the 2004 film national treasure. While national treasure 3 has been buzzed about for over a decade now the rumor back in 2008 was that the gates family would go in search of atlantis in. National treasure 2 book of secrets funny part duration. When suddenly bens father interrupted them saying that i was a stupid myth and it just leads to more and more clues never actually leading them to the treasure. National treasure was released worldwide on november 19, 2004. Unlike the first national treasure movie, which concluded without much set up for the next installment, national treasure. I read stories from the set in the book mr instability and that was pretty cool. Im an avid book reader, i like mysteries and treasure hunting, and i adored this noval. National treasure is a very readable highly entertaining book. He and abigail have broken up, but are reunited during the treasure hunt. Samuels father had lost his familys money in a scheme that promised gold and riches from the new world.
It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. Shes a huge history buff, and really gets into all the clues and mystery aspect of the story. Ben gates and his pals return, this time to find the lost city of gold and prove that gates ancestor was not a member of the knights of the golden circle. Book of secrets story and ending firmly hinted at not only national treasure 3 happening but also what the movies story would be about at least, what its impetus would be. Just when it looks like deputy marshal mason raines might finally settle into a life free from violence, he receives an emergency distress call from the new colony. Hes been hoping to escape the image of treasure hunting fools that his family has been casting, and wants no part in the family obbsession. Book of secrets established that the president had a fascination and love of americas first president, george washington. National treasure 3 is really happening over at disney. The author weaves and interesting tale of intrigue and conspiracy from medieval japan to modern times.
For this second national treasure adventure, the story expands into a global adventure and introduces new cast members ed harris and. The written materials in the list adhere to the current definition, and have been designated national treasures according to the law for the protection of cultural properties that came into effect on june 9, 1951. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is part of the national treasure franchise. Midnight ride national treasure a gates family mystery 9781423108153. In real life the bill does indeed have a clock that reads 2. National treasure history of the knights templar and masons gordon. John raleigh gates is a postrider living during the time of the revolutionary war. However, in order to leave the city of gold when it suddenly begins flooding, one person has to stay behind to hold open the stone door to the drainage tunne. Book of secrets you are looking for serious, suspenseful and exciting movies about with treasure hunt, archaeologist, treasure, ancient mystery, riddles and clues, adventurer and secret themes of action, adventure and mystery genre shot in usa. How much random national treasure knowledge do you have. The commonality is two ancient and valuable swords that move through history, their possession affecting their owners in many ways. Book of secrets ended with the characters looking into page 47 of a secret book owned by the president of the united states. A charmingly warm and hopeful story of love, friendship, and the power of human connection.
May 05, 2016 nicolas cages latest national treasure sequel takes place on the uss indianapolis you might not know this, but basically everything he makes is a national treasure sequel. Dec 20, 2007 other than fattening the wallets of nicolas cage, jon voight, helen mirren, and ed harris, the most significant byproduct of the release of national treasure. Her first novel appeared in 1948 and her most recent book in 2014. In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter. Nov 12, 2009 national treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the temples treasure. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets. In the film, ben is able to manipulate the president into separating him from his birthday party at mount vernon washingtons home in virginia and taking him down into a secret network of tunnels only indicated on an older map of the estate. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Jan 17, 2020 the gang which also included justin bartha, diane kruger, and jon voight returned in 2007 with national treasure.
Whats on page 47 in the presidents book of secrets. Nov 26, 2014 national treasure history of the knights templar and masons gordon. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. The gang which also included justin bartha, diane kruger, and jon voight returned in 2007 with national treasure. A mystery series based off of the national treasure movies starring nicholas cage. Home walt disney archives archives spotlight national treasure. Over 140 years later, ben gates nicolas cage is telling his greatgreat grandfathers story at a civilian heroes conference. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure 2. Awardwinning japanese author shion miuras novel is a reminder that a. Book of secrets 2007 includes a dossier of documents collected by presidents, for presidents eyes only. National treasure 3 in development at disney, writer attached. This is the first of a set of 6 prequels hopefully they can squeeze a few more in that tells the story of the ancestors of ben gates. On the back of the hundred dollar bill is independence hall, where the liberty bell used to be housed.
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