Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. With ingenuity, some help from family and friends, and a lot of luck, ben and his crew might just solve the legend and find the treasure before his enemies do. Nov 19, 2014 inspired by the presence of a burns in the official gates family tree, i decided to put on my fanciest explorer hat and determine just how real this national treasure is. The original national treasure film centers 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 by the scion of the family, benjamin franklin gates, to find the treasure before his exfriend, ian howe, steals the declaration of independence national treasure. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. National treasure, gates family album from national treasure original movie prop. As gates tries to find and decipher ancient riddles that will lead him to it, hes dogged by a ruthless enemy who wants the riches for himself. The treasure is hidden higher than 5,000 feet above sea level. Feb 07, 2008 with the money the second one made, theres little doubt that disney is planning a national treasure 3.
Explorers, actors, philosophers, sportsmen, entrepreneurs, politicians, authors, artists, chefs the list goes on. His one truly great decision was to star in director jon turteltaubs disneys the kid american history family film, national treasure. Cheesy national treasure gets the history right orange county. Inspired by the presence of a burns in the official gates family tree, i decided to put on my fanciest explorer hat and determine just how real this national treasure is. This comment and citation can be deleted after the biography has been edited and primary sources are included. Apr 26, 2009 are there any books like national treasure. A gates family mystery uncharted disney book group, hapka, catherine, disney storybook art team on. Paul finchley robbie coltrane is a bona fide national treasure, one half of a popular, longrunning comedy double act. Information about archibald dill home page surname list index of individuals sources archibald dill b. A personality checklist is included so you can help your children identify their own special qualities. Changing tides national treasure a gates family mystery. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. That it leaves you wanting more is only one of its.
Josh gates biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. Midnight ride national treasure a gates family mystery paperback march 25, 2008 by disney book group author, cathy hapka author visit amazons cathy hapka page. A national treasure is a shared cultural asset, or a rare cultural object valued by a nation national treasure can also refer to. With the support of thousands of local preservationists and preservation professionals from coast to coast, the national trust is identifying endangered national treasures and taking action to save them. A secret treasure map that ends in manhattan the new york times. While on this adventure will she find more than just treasure. One of the pages contains the secret lies with charlotte note. The treasure family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Nov 19, 2014 movies about conspiracy theories are always intriguing because they challenge viewers to think creatively and solve clues. Boomer and carton craig mocks mike francesa super bowl trivia game thomas in long island duration.
So its no wonder national treasure was such a hit when it premiered 10. 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. National treasure gates family album from national treasure. Tomb raider, dirk pitt novels, young indiana jones adventures, relic hunter. Album contains many pages that were not shown on screen. Now, in time for the holidays, bonnies collection is celebrated in a delightful new book from penguin random house. Whoever can steal the declaration and decode it first, will find the greatest treasure in history. Explorers, actors, philosophers, sportsmen, entrepreneurs, politicians, authors, artists, chefs the list. 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. Benjamin franklin gates is an american treasure hunter and cryptologist.
Choose from 87 different sets of national treasure flashcards on quizlet. First highlighted in the new york times, bonnie mackays annual christmas tree showcases a lifetime collecting almost 3,000 ornaments. Learn more about creating the blessing culture and lifestyle at. The family forest national treasure edition is version 4. Book of secrets ann llyod have you ever gotten accused of doing something that you didnt do. With the money the second one made, theres little doubt that disney is planning a national treasure 3. Jan 20, 2008 i love all the indiana jones movies, and even more so the national treasure movies.
Are there any good books or movies about good, old fashioned treasure hunting adventure that ive missed. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon. A national treasure is a shared cultural asset, or a rare cultural object valued by a nation. In the movie, the first piece of the puzzle in the search for the treasure was a pipe. List of national treasures national trust for historic. On sunday july 12 2015, mr fenn gave a new clue on the tv show sunday morning. 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. Movies about conspiracy theories are always intriguing because they challenge viewers to think creatively and solve clues. Disney is going all out with the interactive goodies on film website. Books you dont want to finish, books that have plot holes big enough to drive a train through, cringey young adult books about an 18 year old marry suechosen one, books where the main character pisses you off and youre cheering for the bad guys by. Gates family mystery series by catherine hapka goodreads. Set during some of the most important moments in american history, the gates family mysteries follow the ancestors of benjamin franklin gates immortalized by nicholas cage.
That the holders of this information involved john wilkes booth and. Can somebody explain the gates family tree of the national. The story was a family legend which came from bens ancestor, thomas gates in the 1820s or 30s. Nicolas cages latest national treasure sequel takes. With robbie coltrane, julie walters, andrea riseborough, babou ceesay.
National treasure, too, reminds of how much can be done in a limitedepisode format, tackling an impossibly tricky subject within a tight frame. Where does the first scene of the movie take place. Somerset had the highest population of treasure families in 1891. As gates tries to find and decipher ancient riddles that will lead him to it, hes dogged by a. Books you dont want to finish, books that have plot holes big enough to drive a train through, cringey young adult books about an 18 year old marry suechosen one, books where the main character pisses you off and youre cheering for the bad guys by the end. The latest edition is the family forest national treasure edition, introduced on 2009 nov 20. New editions do improve the quality of the database and the software used to access it, but the main difference is simply that the database has been expanded again. National treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the temples treasure. Im not as big a fan of tomb raider because it seems more action then adventure, if. Now, in time for the holidays, bonnies collection is celebrated in a. Follow by assumptions and opinions, the name and honor of you family was lost by a single type of information. May 05, 2016 but if youre looking at the big picture, its clear that since 2007s national treasure.
Josh gates is married to hallie gnatovich since th september 2014. Along with the gates family all being named after founding fathers, ians. Midnight ride national treasure a gates family mystery. Nicholas cage, a flashback involving the knights templar, jon voigt, a main. National treasure british tv series, british television drama. A nice prehistory of the gates family from national treasure. This was about 41% of all the recorded treasures in the uk. Are there books or movies similar to national treasure. Ann gates sources gates2195 was created by tyler stevens through the import of albertdirect. She also knew about the gates family stories and the treasure search. National treasures are a portfolio of nationally significant historic places where the national trust is taking direct action.
However, the famous comedians world is thrown into chaos when he is accused of historic sexual abuse. A detailed family tree is presented in the novel, uncharted. National treasure chinese tv series, chinese tv series. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. Along the way, the treasure hunt will take them to historic sites in washington, philadelphia, boston, and new york, from the highest of hightech security to the ricketiest of ancient. Josh and hallie met during the making of destination truth. I love all the indiana jones movies, and even more so the national treasure movies. To succeed in their quest, each of them must use a special gift. Book of secrets, nic cage has basically been churning out unofficial national treasure sequels that, lets. Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree or family tree is sure to draw attention. A gates family ancestor was involved, something to do with a playfair cipher, a coded message. Im not as big a fan of tomb raider because it seems more.
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. Ever since he was a boy, gates has been obsessed with finding the legendary knights templar treasure, the greatest fortune known to man. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004.
This was about 41% of all the recorded treasure s in the uk. 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. The story seems as if it were pulled straight from the script of the movie national treasure. In 1891 there were 196 treasure families living in somerset. The fact and fiction of national treasure on its 10th.
In 1974, ben was told by his grandfather, john gates, about a treasure that goes back to the freemasons and the knights templar which was so large that no one man could claim it. In fact this is being done and the question is being asked by someone that does not know, only because of ignorance, that they are going along with the predator, and this is one of the gates family for which the books were written. Like sleuth from national treasure, grad student finds. Trent has also written several childrens books, including id choose you. The arrival of disneys national treasure is now just a couple of weeks away november 19. A mystery series based off of the national treasure movies starring nicholas cage. When gates is purchasing a replica declaration of independence in the gift shop, on the counter next to the register is a stack of books for sale. National treasure is a 2004 adventure film from the walt disney studios. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The most treasure families were found in the uk in 1891. When ben finally finds the clues that lead to this treasure he needs her help. But if youre looking at the big picture, its clear that since 2007s national treasure. He found out that his wife is pregnant when he was working for secrets of christopher columbus. The movie runs on the premise that there is a secret treasure map on the back of the document, and that it will lead whoever has it to a secret templar treasure hidden somewhere in the united states.
However, if youre so inclined, allow me to take a few minutes to strongly suggest that what you should be doing is watching walt disney studios 2004 gem, national treasure. Jan 23, 2020 josh gates is married to hallie gnatovich since th september 2014. This delightful, fully illustrated story will help your kids learn the value of their unique personalities. The top 10 treasure hunts in fiction books the guardian. An old enemy returns for revenge and the presidents book, a new treasure reveals itself, and were all wondering. The story follows cages character, ben gates, as he attempts to steal the declaration of independence so that the bad guys dont get it first. Midnight ride national treasure a gates family mystery 9781423108153. Far be it for me to tell you what to do with your 4th of july. Books similar to the premise of the movie national treasure. National treasure film series, disney film series national treasure, first film of the series. Together, they have a son, owen who was born on 9th february 2016. Lion, otter, golden retriever, and beaver take a map and a golden key and embark on a treasure hunt together. Benjamin franklin gates national treasure wiki fandom.
No need to dig up the old outhouses, the treasure is not associated with any structure. Disney book group, hapka, cathy, disney storybook art team. Learn national treasure with free interactive flashcards. National treasure, gates family album from national treasure. Patrick henry gates, jon voight, appears and scoffs at the story, saying that the dollar bill represents the gates family fortune. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
672 1480 71 1364 428 562 510 865 420 334 147 1395 1620 833 208 1119 1635 263 1094 646 1471 1435 1565 238 668 1248 845 682 1527 1357 1370 1489 1233 1383 293 1348 431