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After the death of his father, Charles Gates considers running away from his family's past of treasure hunting. However, when he befriends a freed slave named Daniel, they set off to uncover what civil rights leaders fought to protect.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.amazon.com/dp/1423116682/| title = ''Forever Free'' (Gates Family Mystery) | accessdate = 2009-01-29}}</ref>


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National Treasure is a series of movies starring Nicolas Cage as a treasure hunter who uncovers hidden treasures and secrets from America's past.

Movies

National Treasure (2004)

Main article: National Treasure (film)

The first National Treasure movie centres on the Gates family legend of a fantastic treasure trove of artifacts and gold, hidden by the Founding Fathers of the United States, and the attempts of the scion of the family, Benjamin Franklin Gates, to find the treasure.

National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)

Main article: National Treasure: Book of Secrets

When black market dealer Mitch Wilkinson locates a page of the 18 missing pages of John Wilkes Booth's diary, they suggest that Ben's ancestor, Thomas Gates, was a conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Ben sets out to prove his innocence.

Further sequels

Although Disney has already registered the domains for NationalTreasure3DVD.com and NationalTreasure4DVD.com,[1] director Jon Turteltaub said that the filmmaking team will take its time on another National Treasure sequel.[2] Though the second film ended with the question about page 47 of the President's book of secrets, Turteltaub responded in a press interview that the idea was not set in stone as the basis for National Treasure 3.[3]

Books

Novelizations

There was no novelization of the first movie, but a novelization of the second entitled National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets The Junior Novel was released on November 6, 2007.[4] 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. For example, in the novel, Ben and Abigail photograph the wooden plank found hidden in the Queen's desk and leave it behind, with the car chase following. But in the movie, they take the plank with them on the chase. Also, the date on the statue in Paris, which is also the combination to access the plank is shown as 1865 rather than 1876.

Spin-offs

Disney Press is also publishing a series of spin-off historical novels about ancestors of the Gates Family all by Catherine Hapka.

# Title Released Time period
1 Changing Tides November 6, 2007 1612
2 Midnight Ride March 8, 2008 1773-1775
3 Uncharted August 26, 2008 1803
4 Westward Bound December 23, 2008 1848-1849
5 Forever Free April 28, 2009 1872
6 Roaring In August 25, 2009 1920s

Changing Tides

Set in England in the year 1612. The epilogue from Changing Tides is included at the back of the National Treasure book.[5] Samuel Gates and his brother, William, travel to the Americas and the newly organized Jamestown, hoping to find a fortune and rescue their family name.

Midnight Ride

Set in Boston in the year 1775. At the onset of the Revolutionary War, John Raleigh Gates follows the clues to find an incredible treasure.[6]

Uncharted

After the American Revolutionary War, Adam Benjamin Gates and his twin sister, Eleanor or Ellie, have heard their father's tales of his part in the Revolutionary War and his discovery of a great treasure that helped the Patriots. Soon, Adam and Ellie find themselves on a dangerous journey into uncharted lands in search of a treasure hidden deep in the wilderness.[7]

Westward Bound

Thomas Gates is convinced that the treasure is located with someone or in something called the Charlotte. However, his youngest brother James Madison Gates wants a treasure that is easier to get to. In 1848, while helping a friend on the run from her father, he reluctlantly follows a series of letters his aunt, Eleanor, sent to his father, believing it leads to a treasure that is bigger than the gold of California.[8]

Forever Free

After the death of his father, Charles Gates considers running away from his family's past of treasure hunting. However, when he befriends a freed slave named Daniel, they set off to uncover what civil rights leaders fought to protect.[9]

Roaring In

Jay Gates wishes to remain in peace and quiet, despite the economic boom of the 1920s. However, he soon learns of hints of in regards to the Charlotte, in which his family has been seeking for almost a century, and decides to seek adventure.[10]

Characters

See: List of National Treasure characters

Awards

National Treasure

Won

  • BMI Film & TV Awards (2005): BMI Film Music Award for Trevor Rabin

Nominated

  • Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA (2005): Saturn Award for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
  • Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA (2005): Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress (Diane Kruger)
  • Teen Choice Awards (2005): Teen Choice Award for Movie: Action/Adventure
  • Visual Effects Society Awards (2005): VES Award for Outstanding Models and Miniatures in a Motion Picture (Matthew Gratzner, Forest Fischer, Scott Beverly, Leigh-Alexandra Jacob, (For the treasure room))
  • World Stunt Awards (2005): Taurus Award for Best Overall Stunt by a Stunt Woman (Lisa Hoyle)
  • Young Artist Awards (2005): Young Artist Award for Best Family Feature Film - Drama
  • Young Artist Awards (2005): Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film, Supporting Young Actor (Hunter Gomez)[11]

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Nominated

  • Golden Trailer Awards (2008): Golden Trailer for Best Motion/Title Graphics
  • MTV Movie Awards (2008): MTV Movie Award for Best Movie
  • Razzie Awards (2008): Razzie Award for Worst Actor (Nicolas Cage)
  • Razzie Awards (2008): Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor (Jon Voight)
  • Teen Choice Awards (2008): Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure (Diane Kruger)[12]

References

  1. ^ Peter Sciretta (2008-02-01). "Disney Plans For National Treasure 3 & 4". SlashFilm.
  2. ^ Bruce Kirkland (2008-05-30). "'National Treasure 3' in works". Jam!.
  3. ^ "National Treasure 3: Page 47". HitsUSA.com. 2007-12-22.
  4. ^ "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets The Junior Novel". Retrieved 2007-11-27.
  5. ^ "Changing Tides (National Treasure)". Retrieved 2007-11-28.
  6. ^ "Midnight Ride (Gates Family Mystery)". Retrieved 2008-07-15.
  7. ^ "Uncharted (Gates Family Mystery)". Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  8. ^ "Westward Bound (Gates Family Mystery)". Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  9. ^ "Forever Free (Gates Family Mystery)". Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  10. ^ "Roaring In (Gates Family Mystery)". Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  11. ^ IMDB Awards list for National Treasure
  12. ^ IMDB Awards list for National Treasure: Book of Secrets
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