National Treasure 3 | |
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Directed by | Jon Turteltaub |
Written by | Carlo Bernard Doug Miro[1] Screenplay[2] Ted Elliott Terry Rossio |
Produced by | Jon Turteltaub Jerry Bruckheimer |
Starring | Nicolas Cage Diane Kruger Helen Mirren |
Distributed by | Walt Disney Pictures |
Release date | Christmas 2011 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
National Treasure 3 is an upcoming 2011 film and is the third installment of the National Treasure franchise film from Walt Disney Pictures. It will be directed by Jon Turteltaub[3] and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
Cast
edit- Nicolas Cage as Benjamin Franklin Gates[4][5]
- Diane Kruger as Abigail Chase[5]
- Helen Mirren as Emily Appleton Gates[5]
- Justin Bartha as Riley Poole
Jon Voight, and Harvey Keitel, who appeared in the previous two films, have not yet been confirmed to appear in the third film, although Voight has briefly discussed the film in interviews.
Plot
editAlthough there has been speculation as to the ending of National Treasure: Book of Secrets with the question about page 47 of the President's book of secrets being the plot for a third film, Turteltaub responded in a press interview that the idea was not set in stone as the basis for National Treasure 3.[6]
Production
editIn December 2007, before the second film was released, Nicholas Cage showed interest in doing a third film, believing it should be more international.[7] In early 2008, Disney registered the domains for NationalTreasure3DVD.com and NationalTreasure4DVD.com.[8] In May 2008, Director Jon Turteltaub said that the filmmaking team will take its time on another National Treasure sequel.[9] In September 2008, Jerry Bruckheimer officially confirmed that they were in the process of developing a third film. [10] In November 2008, Bruckheimer said that the writers were in the process of writing the script to the film.[11] In March 2009, Jon Voight, who plays Patrick Gates, says that the script was not yet finished, and that he "[hopes] there's good stuff for [him] to play in it, that Helen (Mirren, who plays Emily Appleton) will be back."[12] Disney plans to begin filming in the fall of 2010.[4]
In May 2010, Comingsoon.net interviewed director Jon Turtletaub regarding the film. He assures that Cage's involvement in Ghost Rider 2 will not hinder the making of the film, and that filming will being in the fall or winter of 2010. Turtletaub did not reveal any plot details.[13] Also, producer Jerry Bruckheimer briefly talked to Access Hollywood, where he said that the first draft of the screenplay was completed.[13]
In May 2010, Comingsoon.net interviewed director Jon Turteltaub regarding the film. He assures that Cage's involvement in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance will not hinder the making of the film, and that filming will begin in late 2010. Turteltaub did not reveal any plot details.[13] Also, producer Jerry Bruckheimer briefly talked to Access Hollywood, where he said that the first draft of the screenplay was completed.[13] The movie is set to be released in 2014.[14]
References
edit- ^ "National Treasure 3 Moving Forward With Prince Of Persia Writers". Cinema Blend. 2010-04-05. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
- ^ "National Treasure 3". Comingsoon.net. 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
- ^ "A blunt conversation with 'Sorcerer's Apprentice' director Jon Turteltaub". Los Angeles Times. 2010-04-13. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
- ^ a b "Ghost Rider 2 Uncaged?". IGN Movies. 2010-04-26. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
- ^ a b c "Diane is new face of Calvin Klein". MSN. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
- ^ "National Treasure 3: Page 47". HitsUSA.com. 2007-12-22.
- ^ "Cage on Ghost Rider 2 and National Treasure 3". Comingsoon.net. 2007-12-03. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
- ^ Peter Sciretta (2008-02-01). "Disney Plans For National Treasure 3 & 4". SlashFilm.
- ^ Bruce Kirkland (2008-05-30). "'National Treasure 3' in works". Jam!.
- ^ "NATIONAL TREASURE 3 Confirmed for Disney". mania.com. 2008-09-25. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
- ^ "Bruckheimer on Pirates 4, Lone Ranger and National Treasure 3". Comingsoon.net. 2008-11-05. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
- ^ "Jon Voight on National Treasure 3". Orlando Sentinel. 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ a b c d "Exclusive: Jon Turteltaub on National Treasure 3". Comingsoon.net. 2010-05-18. Retrieved 2010-05-20. Cite error: The named reference "Exclusive" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Release Date - IMBD". IMBD. 2011-12-03. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
External links
edit- National Treasure 3 at the Internet Movie Database