Parts of the story in the novel version differ slightly from what was actually filmed, owing to changes being made in the screenplay prior to and during production. Join benjamin franklin gates the magnetic protagonist of walt disney pictures national treasure films, as he tries to unlock the secrets and mysteries hidden deep within the icons of american history in this original novel. Aug 31, 2017 i love this quote for many reasons, but most of all because it implies that people were working on a script for national treasure 3 for the entirety of barack obamas presidency and couldnt. But remember that even indiana jones a similar type of franchise eventually ventured into extraterrestrial territory with panache. Books similar to national treasure movies or maybe 39 clues. The survivalist national treasure by arthur t bradley. Perhaps, on page 47, is a message from nicholas cages character, predicting that nicholas cages character would ask the president for access to the book of secrets and also providing some clue to the next quest. Nicolas cage and diane kruger chase historical treasure in national treasure. Adventures of an american in britain by bill bryson, rumpole and the angel of death by. However, national treasure 3 could still happen after all. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer.
It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. Abigail chase reteam with riley poole and, now armed with a stack of longlost pages from john wilkes booths diary, ben must follow a clue left there to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. The book cipher chapter 3, a national treasure fanfic. National treasure 3 reportedly moving forward at disney.
Ben and his father, patrick jon voight, take great pride in their ancestors and their familys devotion to the united states. Book of secrets is nevertheless a colourful and witty adventure, another race against overwhelming odds for the answer to a historical riddle. According to movieinsider, gary oldman is rumored to be in the movie and has no reference for it. Plans for national treasure 3 were put into motion after book of secrets release. Sep 17, 2014 grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure. National treasure by jon turteltaub jon turteltaub, nicolas. Mar 27, 2008 my daughter and i have enjoyed both national treasure and national treasure book of secrets. The irs repossessed his ferrari because of back taxes at the beginning of national treasure. Like its predecessor, this outing functions as kind of a lowrent variation on the indiana jones films, and bears the distinct highgloss production stamp of jerry bruckheimer.
Book of secrets makes no attempt to disguise its sources. Disney, if you dont release national treasure 3 soon ill. At the end of national treasure 2, the president post kidnapping pulls ben aside and asks him if he saw page 47 in the book of secrets. A third film felt promising by 2010 when it was reported writers carlo bernard and doug miro had been hired and a script was in development at disney.
Book of secrets 2007, was met with just as many snubs from critics, landing it an even more dismal. National treasure the survivalist book 10 kindle edition by arthur bradley. He is shocked when it is not a best seller and people keep confusing him for ben. 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 national treasure 3 is happening and disney are behind it metro. The book of secrets is a book written by the presidents of the united states which holds all the secrets to the history of the united states. Disneys national treasure 3 has been in development since national treasure. I love all the indiana jones movies, and even more so the national treasure movies. Book of secrets, at the end and in between, the president asks ben a favor, something which was mentioned in page 47 in the presidents book of secrets. Book of secrets has seemingly made it less and less likely wed get a third film. A third film has been longawaited after the success of the first in 2004 and book of secrets in 2007, especially after reports of a script being.
Book of secrets ended with the characters looking into page 47 of a secret book owned by the president of the united states. 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. The series consisting of 2 films follows the main lead, benjamin gates, played by academy award and golden globe winner, nicolas cage as he. Are there books or movies similar to national treasure. In 2008, director jon turteltaub said that the filmmaking team would take its time on another national treasure sequel. National treasure 3 is not greenlit yet, will we ever see it.
Book of secrets the junior novel was released on november 6, 2007. Book of secrets 2007 tt0465234 benjamin franklin gates and dr. Its a highly visual movie, with lots of eyepopping outdoor color images. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading national treasure the survivalist book 10. However, fbi agent sadusky tracks ben to the library, and the three narrowly escape capture. Nonstop action, a world at war, a man and his wife against all odds, the national treasure is pure pleasure john t. The facts point us there now with national treasure 3. On books and literature, a gamefaqs message board topic titled books similar to national treasure movies or maybe 39 clues, but for adults. From the plot to the casting to its complete the da vinci code meets indiana jones ripoff nature, the flick places nic cage in one ludicrous scenario after another and does it in such a lighthearted tone that you cant help but get sucked in by this slick and schlocky hollywood product. National treasure the survivalist book 10 kindle edition. Eh, theyll figure it out is a very interesting note about screenwriter chris bremner. National treasure 3 has been a possibility for several years now, but the project has stalled out multiple times.
His one truly great decision was to star in director jon turteltaubs disneys the kid american history family film, national treasure. National treasure 3 in the works with bad boys for life. A national treasure 3 is happening and disney are behind. National treasure 3 update from director jon turteltaub. Book of secrets, released, but development on another sequel is no closer to production than it was back in the late 2000s. The first book in this ongoing series finds ben on a quest to discover secrets buried in and among the seven wonders of the ancient world. Zombies are a nightmare of the past, the lycan wars are over. Book of secrets dropped in 2007 and centered around the assassination of abraham lincoln and. February 6, 2018 the films infectious enthusiasm for american historynever mind. National treasure books rachel sugar reads the new novel by the ukranian satirist andrey kurkov, who describes his home country as a jovially depressed place populated by hapless bureaucrats and.
Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero, ben franklin gates nicolas cage, flexing his deadpan, on a globetrotting quest that might have been. National treasure is shown from a thirdperson perspective throughout the film. Books similar to the premise of the movie national treasure. Bad boys 4, national treasure 3 both in works, reports say.
Wood is the author of nine thrillers and one nonfiction book. Are there any book series like the national treasure movies. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. Book of secrets released, director jon turtletaub confirmed that they. The physical action is so fast at times, with lots of high speed editing, that there is no danger that the audience will be required to do any thinking.
However, disney hasnt confirmed any other details about the film. Lescroart, new york times bestselling author william p. The plot of the first national treasure turns in large measure on the subjects of the knights templar and freemasonry. We all know nicholas cage is nutsbut i am asking about books similar to the premise of secrets hidden by the founding fathers, free masons, etc. The article confirms bad boys for life writer chris bremner is writing the third installment in the national treasure franchise. To which ben replies, i think i can help you with that. 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. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the. Disney is reportedly making national treasure 3 cnet. National treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the. Despite interest from fans, disney hasnt given national treasure 3 the green light yet but why. Hilarious video wonders when national treasure 3 will be. Ill probably still pick the first one up and try it out, but i was wondering if there was anything else out there that is similar. It is reported that nicolas cage really appreciated to hang out of the usa for national treasure 2, so one may bet that he will travel again in national treasure 3.
National treasure is a series of historical theatrical adventure action mystery films produced by jerry bruckheimer and starring nicolas cage as benjamin gates, a treasure hunter who, with the help of his father, patrick henry gates, his girlfriend, abigail chase diane kruger and his loyal sidekick, riley poole justin bartha, uncovers hidden troves and secrets from u. In in this conjectural national treasure 3, nicholas cage follows the clue from page 47, which leads him to travel back in time. A national treasure 3 is happening and disney are behind it. Book of secrets treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage embarks on a new adventure in director jon turtletaubs sequel to national treasure. National treasure 3 is apparently in the works at disney, which would be the first new film from the franchise since book of secrets in 2007. Ive heard the 39 clues series is pretty similar or kind or similar, but its meant for a younger audience. National treasurenational treasure 2 book of secrets dvd. 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. Sep 20, 2016 national treasure is thoughtful, bold and accomplished, a powerful example of how the issues of a news story can be explored through television drama. Benjamin gates could be back to hunting treasure through the pages of american history 16 years after his first go around.
National treasures book of secrets on display at the. Books similar to national treasure movies or maybe 39. National treasure 3 still isnt here and its not okay. Disney is going all out with the interactive goodies on film website. The makers are currently working on the third part of the franchise. What historical adventures could we see in national.
National treasure 3 is a go at disney cosmic book news. Its been 15 years since the first national treasure movie released in theaters and now over a decade since the sequel, national treasure. Thomas looks down and sees that carrolls handkerchief is stained with blood. Feb 07, 2008 with the money the second one made, theres little doubt that disney is planning a national treasure 3.
Are there any good books or movies about good, old fashioned treasure hunting adventure that ive missed. But now it looks like the third film might be happening after all. Nov 12, 2009 read this music and movies essay and over 89,000 other research documents. Nov 18, 2004 here is a movie about a fabled ancient treasure from the middle east, protected through the ages by the knights templar and the masons, and hidden for centuries until a modern investigator follows a series of baffling clues that lead him first to a priceless work in a national gallery, and then to a hiding place beneath an ancient church. Unlike the first national treasure movie, which concluded without much set up for the next installment, national treasure. National treasure 3 in development at disney, writer. Now if they only can get riley to land the girl for a long term relationship in national treasure three and not talk about green men and gold men that would be great. What is on page 47 of the presidents book of secrets in. The arrival of disneys national treasure is now just a couple of weeks away november 19.
Less engrossing than its 2004 predecessor national treasure, jon turteltaub s busy sequel national treasure 2. Tommy, his adopted so after discovering the first key in the wreckage of a crashed builder ship. There was no novelization of the first movie, but a novelization of the second titled national treasure 2. 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. According to the hollywood reporter, chris bremner, a writer on bad boys for life, is working on a script for national treasure 3, the third installment in the early 2000s adventure series. 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. Director jon turteltaub thinks theyll be shooting national treasure 3 within two years and explains why its been so difficult to make the sequel. National treasure 3 may be stuck in development hell, but there are quite a few stories that could be on page 47 of the presidents book of secrets. Apr 26, 2009 are there any books like national treasure. Treasure hunter benjamin franklin gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of abraham lincoln, by uncovering the mystery within the 18. Bob iger says jerry bruckheimer wants to make national treasure 3 and that discussions have happened at disney. Such a departure from the traditional national treasure mainstream historical content must be giving pause to its writers and executives. Feb 05, 2015 his grandfathers grandfather, thomas gates, received the only known clue to the great treasure from the dying charles carroll, the last living signer of the declaration. Bad boys 4, national treasure 3, and dont breathe 2 all.
Book of secrets opened in first place on the sales chart and had the second best opening for the year with 3. Disney and jerry bruckheimer are moving ahead with a third national treasure movie with bad boys for life screenwriter chris bremner. National treasure 3 is really happening over at disney. Mike feels that he can finally settle down after 200 years of war until he hears an impossible message from beyond. Ben is first told about it by riley poole, who wrote about it in his book, and later confirmed by peter sadusky. National treasure 3 in 2010 nicolas cage is back as benjamin gates. National treasure 2 book of secrets by jon turteltaub jon. Im looking for some books novels similar to the national treasure movies. 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. Will we finally learn whats on page 47 in national.
The historical adventuredrama film series, national treasure that has impressed us all, is expected to have a new installment. Book of secrets 2007 when a longmissing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth suddenly resurfaces, it implicates the greatgreat grandfather of treasure hunter. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A mystery series based off of the national treasure movies starring nicholas cage. Benjamin franklin gates needed to find the book to prove his family did not have anything to do with the assassination of abraham lincoln. The info comes in a report from thr about how bad boys 4 is in development from writer chris bremner who is also set to pen national treasure 3.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. She raised the books cover off the blanket so he could read the title. Book of secrets, nicolas cages character ben gates goes after the president of the united states book of secrets, an unofficial book which contains the answers for the. Shortly following the release of national treasure.
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