Why do you think National Treasure 2 was a bigger success than the first film?
Probably because the first movie and the DVD became a big a big commercial success for the second movie. The first time out, we were unknown. With a sequel, there's an anticipation to see the film.

How would you describe National Treasure star Nicholas Cage as an actor?
Risk means nothing.

We've seen so many historical landmarks in the first two movies. Which ones might we see in the next?
There are still plenty of landmarks left in the US and around the world. The fun of National Treasure is in building on what's real. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the Great Wall of China, from the Sphinx to the Taj Mahal...there's a lot left.

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