Adventure, Paranoia, Secrets, and Treasure!! What more do you want from a family night video? National Treasure 2 : Book of Secrets has a little something for the entire family. I actually saw this movie for the first time in the theater and loved it. I've always been fascinated about the rumors of the president having a black book and secret societies such as the Masons protecting our nationals secrets. Both of my grandfathers were grand master Masons and the legacy has always left me wondering. My question is how exactly do you sign up to be a treasure hunter when it comes to finding a job? Either way I HIGHLY recommend it, especially if you have a household of boys.
Here is the official release :
Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Present Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Helen Mirren, Ed Harris, Harvey Keitel, Diane Kruger and Justin Bartha in the greatest adventure in history!
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
Available on DVD, Two-Disc Gold Collector’s Edition DVD and Blu-ray ™ Disc on May 20, 2008
BURBANK, Calif., February 15, 2008 – Walt Disney Pictures and legendary action producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean) present a spectacular, star-studded race across the globe when National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets comes to DVD, two-disc Gold Collection DVD and Blu-ray Disc on May 20, 2008 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. This thrilling Adventure for the Whole Family is priced at $29.99 SRP; 2Disc Gold Collector’s Edition Gold Collection DVD and Blu-ray Disc are each $34.99 SRP.
The missing pages of a diary hold a secret so explosive it could change the course of history in National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. An irresistible blend of historical fact and fiction, the high-voltage adventure stars Academy Award© winner Nicolas Cage (Best Actor; Leaving Las Vegas, 1996) as Benjamin Franklin Gates, treasure hunter extraordinaire. A search to uncover the truth behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, is packed with breathtaking stunts, awe-inspiring backdrops and a lightning-paced international treasure hunt.
Oscar© winners Jon Voight (Best Actor, 1979; Coming Home) and Helen Mirren (Best Actress, The Queen, 2007) head up an extraordinary supporting cast that also includes Oscar nominees Ed Harris (Best Actor, Pollock, 2001; and Best Supporting Actor; The Hours, 2003; The Truman Show 1999 and Apollo 13, 1996) and Harvey Keitel, (Best Supporting Actor, Bugsy, 1992) as well as rising stars Diane Kruger (Troy) and Justin Bartha (National Treasure). The film is directed by Jon Turteltaub, who also directed the blockbuster original.
The Two-Disc Gold Collector’s Edition Contains The Following Bonus Features on DVD and Blu-ray -Disc Gold Collector’s Edition Contains The Following Bonus Features on DVD and Blu-ray
DVD:
- Audio Commentary -Director Jon Turteltaub and Academy award winning actor Jon Voight provide exclusive commentary for the film.
- Deleted Scenes -Jon Turteltaub introduces extended and deleted scenes including “Pursuit At Rushmore: The Unseen Chapter, ” in which the intrepid group of treasure hunters makes its way into the Black Hills of South Dakota while doing their best to avoid the FBI.
- The Treasure Reel -A collection of outtakes and bloopers from the set of National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
- Secrets of a Sequel -Filmmakers Jon Turteltaub and Jerry Bruckheimer join the cast and crew to talk about making the follow-up to the phenomenally successful National Treasure.
- The Book of Secrets: On Location -From the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota to London’s historic Buckingham Palace, National Treasure: Book of Secrets was given unprecedented access to previously off limits locations. Go behind the scenes at the Library of Congress, Mount Vernon, Buckingham Palace and the Statue of Liberty in Paris.
- Street Stunts: Creating the London Chase -Take a high speed tour of London’s most recognizable landmarks as the film’s unforgettable adrenaline-fueled chase scene is created in historic city streets.
- Inside the Library of Congress -An informative feature about the workings of the nation’s most important library provides an up-close look at precious national artifacts and the conservation techniques that safeguard these priceless pieces of American history.
- Underground Action -The sets, the stunts and the action that create the film’s powerful climax as the race to reach the lost City of Gold unfolds.
- Cover Story: Crafting the Presidents’ Book -A fascinating look at the propmasters and designers who created the legendary book central to National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
- Evolution of a Golden City -A look at the Hollywood sets, CGI techniques and visual effects that brought the legendary City of Gold to life.
- Knights of the Golden Circle -Who were the real Knights of the Golden Circle? A short documentary traces one of America’s most mysterious and influential organizations to its roots, including interviews with KGC expert Warren Getler, the cast and crew.
- Easter Eggs -Including a conversation about Beverly Hills High School with fellow alums Nic Cage and Jon Turteltaub, a look at the White House lawn scene as filmed in front of a blue screen and much more.
Blu-ray:
All the same Bonus Features as the DVD:
- Audio Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- The Treasure Reel
- Secrets of a Sequel
- The Book of Secrets: On Location
- Street Stunts: Creating the London Chase
- Inside the Library of Congress
- Underground Action
- Cover Story: Crafting the Presidents’ Book
- Evolution of a Golden City
- Knights of the Golden Circle
- Easter Eggs
Exclusive Blu-ray Bonus Features:
- Book of History: The Fact and Fiction of NT2 -Is National Treasure: Book of Secrets historical fact or historical fiction?
- Pop Quiz that tests people on the history, characters, places and events that took place in the movie. Find out which historical details in the film are true and which were invented with an exclusive pop up quiz. It is a fully-interactive in-movie experience.
- Two Additional Deleted Scenes -With introductions by director Jon Turteltaub
Treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates is back—and this time it’s personal. When his great grandfather is Benjamin Franklin Gates is back—and this time it’s personal. When his great grandfather is implicated in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Ben (Nicolas Cage) is determined to clear his name, even if it means bringing together his acrimoniously divorced parents (Jon Voight and Helen Mirren). In a rollicking adventure that ranges from Buckingham Palace to Mount Rushmore, Gates pursues the infamous Book of Secrets, said to contain the truth about everything from Ben’s grandfather to the JFK murder. Only one man has access to the storied volume—the president of the United States (Bruce Greenwood), and he won’t part with it willingly. As hidden clues and long buried mysteries emerge, National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets build to an unforgettable, heart pounding climax.
The National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets DVD is priced at $29.99 SRP in the US and $41.99 SRP in Canada and the Blu-ray Disc is priced at $34.99 SRP in the US and $44.99 SRP in Canada.
STREET DATE: May 20, 2008
Suggested retail price: Blu-ray: $34.99 US; $44.99 CAN
DVD: $29.99 US; $41.99 CAN
Feature run time: 124 minutes
Rated: PG
Bonus material not rated.
Technical specifications may only apply to feature
Aspect ratio: Widescreen (2.35:1), 1080p
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English, Spanish, French
I have two copies of National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (collector's edition) to give away to my readers!
To enter :
- Leave a comment on this post. Check out National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets and tell us which of the bonus features is most exciting to you or what you love about this series! If you've seen it tell me what your favorite part is!
- Make sure there is a way for me to contact you - if your email address is not on your profile or you are not a blogger you may leave it in your comment or email it to me directly (angelaandconnor at gmail dot com) We have had to disqualify a lot of potential winners as of late as many people do not have emails available in their profiles or leave anonymous posts without any way to contact you.
- Please US entries only.
- To get extra credit :
- For an extra entry :
- Bloggers - Blog about this contest and leave me the link on your comment, or add me to your sidebar and let me know its there.
- Non Bloggers (or bloggers) subscribe to my mailing list/RSS feed and earn another entry!
- One extra credit per person. Please post your extra credit in a separate post.
- This contest will end May 27nd at midnight!
159 Comments:
Oh this is very easy!
I'll be blunt. What I love about this movie is Nicholas Cage. Plain and simple, my favorite. I think he is one of a few classic actors in the making!
The pop quiz bonus feature sounds fun. Blogged you:
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Fun giveaway, thanks!
What I love about this movie is Nicholas Cage.
I like that the series has some educational intrigue. I haven't seen #2, but the first was great.
What I love about this series is all the talk I hear about it being so exciting. I have not seen it, but I am most anxious to. thank you for the contest
I love most any movie starring Nicholas Cage. He has a knack for choosing great movie roles.
traymona@aol.com
The "Goofy" cartoon.
I would love to win. I like the commentary bonus feature.
The extra feature that I like is the video quiz!! My family loves to challenge each other to quizz games, this would be fun to have a quiz after the movie!
tangie
chefdaddy79(at)yahoo(dot)com
Going inside the library of congress would be most exciting to me. I loved the first movie and would love to see/have the second. Besides always enjoying Nicholas Cage's movie acting skills...this would be a great win.
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I would love to win a copy of this! We have not seen it yet since we don't get out much. But this series has special meaning to my husband and I. We actually went to see the first one at the theater right after we got engaged. :) So this series always has a special place in my heart. Thank you!
I always love to watch the deleted scenes and bloopers (treasure wheel) when a movie comes out on dvd! mengels[at]hotmail[dot]com
I haven't seen this one yet, but I loved the first movie. Especially how they mix learning about history with adventure - a great way to have fun and learn at the same time! :)
The deleted scenes are of the most interest to me, since I wonder if they add anything more of interest to the movie. My favorite thing about this series is just how much knowledge they pack into the two hours, I love history and I'm fascinated by it, its better than other mindless movies.
lovelyluckymegs@yahoo.com
I love several things about this movie - 1) the characters, 2) they are seeking to know the truth about something and 3) the incredible special effects! For those reasons, I like the 'Underground Action' part of the bonus features.
My favorite bonus features are the Deleted Scenes and the Street Stunts. Thanks for this giveaway.
Our family likes the Treasure Reel - we love bloopers! The Blu-Ray disc would be a great gift for my hubby this Father's Day!
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I love all the puzzles and history involved in the movie.
I haven't seen this sequel yet, but I am looking forward to it. It looks like it has a LOT of great bonus features. In particular, I think that the "behind the scenes at the Library of Congress, Mount Vernon, Buckingham Palace and the Statue of Liberty in Paris" footage should be fascinating.
I think all of the features that are on the DVD look good, I don't necessarily have one fav.
I love how it gets you thinking about OUR history. So off to the internet or books to figure out what is real - almost all and what must be fantasy.
I'd say the outtakes. I love it when DVDs have the outtakes. They always crack me up.
I love the chemistry between the actors and the fact that there will be one more movie. I like the trend to trilogy movies.
cathy at domesticpsychology dot com
I'd like to see the bonus feature Evolution of a Golden City! I loved the first National Treasure movie and I've been dying to see this one.
hngrube at gmail dot com
I always love to watch the bloopers, it makes the actors seem more like real people to me because I see that they can make mistakes too.
I love history and would be very interested in watching the documentary on the Knights of the Golden Circle.
michelle at northofthe49 dot com
favorite bonus feature: Evolution of a Golden City -A look at the Hollywood sets, CGI techniques and visual effects that brought the legendary City of Gold to life. this is also my favorite part of the movie - the cool CGI effects, thanks for the contest!
I love this movie because of the American History.
I've always liked the Easter Eggs in DVDs. One thing I found very interesting about the first movie is how closely it resembled The Da Vinci Code! I could almost predict exactly what would happen throughout the movie after having just read The Da Vinci Code!
I haven't seen this movie yet, but I loved the first one, and I have to agree, I know I would like it because of Nicholas Cage, he is a
great actor!
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Nicolas Cage can do no wrong! I loved the first movie but have yet to see this one. Would be thrilled to win it!
The bonus feature I would like: Easter Eggs
Maybe I'm the only idiot that can't find the bonus features listed,! LOL! But it looks like a great movie and I've never seen the first, I better get to Blockbuster!!
dansan826 at yahoo.com
Street Stunts is the exta I'm looking forward to watching.
where they kidnap the president great special effects
My favorite bonus features are the making of featurettes. It's really fascinating to see how they do all of the special effects.
mllbs3@sbcglobal.net
Of course I've seen this movie. I love Adventure movies and always try to see Nicolas Cage movies. He is one of my favorites. Oh, wow, what to decide on a favorite scene. I think towards the end when they are trapped in the cave with the ruins. When the water is coming up and they have to decide who stays and goes.
My husband and I just love this series. We would love to win this.
mammalnut2000@yahoo.com
I absolutely love these movies. A treasure hunt is always exciting. My favorite part is when Ben sticks his hand back in the cave and acts like some thing is attacking him.
I like the adventure (of the first movie, haven't seen the 2nd one yet). It's like a scavenger hunt, searching for all of the clues. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
mistchlo[at]hughes[dot]net
The bonus feature that interests me most is the "Knights of the Golden Circle". Can't wait to see this movie!
i love nick cage but I also love all the history your kids can pick up without complaint when they are watching this movie
I'd liek to see the ducmentary featurette, i like to see the facts behind the ficiton
The Treasure Reel. I love see the out takes and bloopers.
We love the adventure!The first movie was really good and we can't wait to watch this one. Thanks for the great giveaway!
hottmomma_03(at)yahoo(dot)com
We'd love to see this movie! I'd probably be most interested in the behind-the-scenes extras from locations that camera crews don't usually have access to! Thanks for the contest.
I am a huge fan of Nicholas Cage,every movie he plays in is awesome. I really enjoy watching the deleted scenes.
shaunwallner at yahoo dot com
What I love the most about this series is that it makes history fun and interesting. I feel these movies inspire young people to sit up and engage in history.
My favorite part of these two movies is the historical value. I love how they are looking for clues on the declaration and on Mount Rushmore. I also love the sarcastic humor the writers used.
Favorite in the movie? Nicholas Cage, of course!!
we love how it keeps you interested with all of the clues~
thank!
moore.g at insideconnect.net
I love the National Treasure series, it's so muchj fun to watch and try to figure out all the pieces of information I also love all the action/adventure. The bonus features showing how they did the effects are good.
Theresa N
weceno@yahoo.com
I love the series because not only is it exciting & keeps you on the edge of your seat but it's has really funny moments too. Nicholas Cage is also one of my fav actors. I like watching the deleted scenes because there is always scenes that I wonder why they left out.
Sarah F
bloominwild89@yahoo.com
I'm kind of a movie buff so I always check out the commentary on dvds. I love learning what the actors were thinking. Looking forward to seeing this movie.
I saw the 1st National Treasure movie and loved the combination of action, mystery, romance, and humor. Most of all, I appreciated that the movie was pretty "clean" in terms of content.
I'd love to watch National Treasure 2 with my husband after our daughter's bedtime!
Thanks for the opportunity,
stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
The bonus feature about the Knights of the Golden Circle looks really interesting. I would love to learn more about this secret group of people from history.
renee
penguinchick@comcast.net
I like Justin Bartha -- I think he's so funny as Riley.
katiekarr at gmail dot com
I like the fun mix of history and fiction
can't wait to see this. We just went to Mt. Rushmore this summer and it would be fun to watch.
I think I'd like the quiz feature the best. i would love to win this movie. I really enjoyed the first one.
love that the director did a commentary
The treasure reel. I love the bloopers.
Treasure hunts... what's not to love about them? These movies are awesome.
I'd most like to see the bonus of Knights of the Golden Circle. It'd be interesting to see it. I absolutely enjoyed watching the first movie, and I'm excited to watch the second.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love Adventure movies!!!
I have seen almost all of Nicholas Cages movies and I would love to see this one too.he first one to this movie was fantastic.
Nora
neneelynn@yahoo.com
My favorite part of the bonus feature is almost always the deleted scenes. Thanks for another great contest!!
What I love is Nick Cage...he can do NO wrong and i adore all of his films THANKS :)
The bloopers are the best from movies, I enjoy them so!
We haven't seen this movie yet so the Bonus feature we are most interested in is: The Book of Secrets: On Location , we like to be able to see other locations on film that we may or may not get the chance to see in person, very educational for the kids too!
i have not had the good fortune to have seen this yet.
I love watching blooper outtakes, but one of the best things about this series is the painless way it introduces people to history.
Love the video quiz- All the extra features are exciting!
I love the deleted scenes from any movies, sometimes they explain so much. I love this series because it gives a plausable explanation to so many historical things.
I like the commentary bonus features the best.
Love Nicholas Cage! You can't beat a treasure hunt either.....
I love Nicolas Cage and the adventure/fast pace of the movie.
Deleted Scenes With Introductions By Jon Turteltaub
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Can't wait to see this one, liked the 1st!!
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The documentary on the Knights of The Golden Circle sounds like an interesting bonus feature. The first National Treasure was great, looking forward to watching this one!
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I loved the first and love the second one. I usually watch the first one on Fridays when I do laundry. I am dying to have a copy of the second. I love all the action. I get such a thrill out of it. These are the only movies I can watch over and over again. I really love it!
Hi, I really enjoyed the first movie and I don't watch many movies! The role Nicolas Cage plays is wonderful!
Please enter me in your drawing. I really appreciate it! Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
I love watching the deleted scenes! Always interesting! I cannot wait to see this movie, I loved the first one and Nicholas Cage is my favorite actor!
i like how Nick Cages character is always solving the most obscure puzzles
Street stunts!
I'm looking forward to seeing the bloopers and the deleted scenes.
I blogged this giveaway at http://acontestblog.com/index.php/2008/seven-dogs-and-a-baby-national-treasure-2-giveaway/
Thanks.
ohh I loved the first movie alot! the bonsu features sound neat!! enter me please. I'd love to win!
Any of the bonus clips will be great to see. I just think Nick Cage is a hottie anyhow.
Mommie
My favorite part about the movie is when they actually get in the cave and are struggling with the water mill thing, trying not to get crushed. I love Nicholas Cage too, he's one of my favorite actors. My hubby loves this movie, so if I win it he'll be sooo happy!
We LOVED this movie! a great action packed movie that's clean is a hit for us! we'd love to see the bloopers and the pop quiz would be fun for my older kids :)
great movie! I'd like to see the deleted scenes.
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I love these movies. The action and puzzles. I especially like Riley, he adds so much to the movie. Thanks for entering me :)
zokiemichael(at)sisna(dot)com
I haven't seen this yet. I always like to see the deleted scenes.
I haven't seen this movie yet, but i want to.
The historical aspect really gets my attention.
I really like Riley - he's hilarious, and kinda cute too. Thanks for the giveaway!
I've only seen the first one, but I loved it & can't wait to see this one! I love the adventure & the history of it. Such great movies, I hope to win! Nicholas Cage isn't bad & I love the comedy from Riley :)
there is a feature length interactive game that sounds interesting
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
First of all, I am absolutely crazy about Nicolas Cage and I see most everything he does. What I love about National Treasure is the ongoing puzzle solving part of it. I have a love of puzzles and logic, etc. so this completely up my alley! I really want the DVD!
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
Elizabeth
I've only seen the original movie. Would love to win this.
I like the bloopers
I would like the know about the Knights of the Golden Circle, but hubby would definetly like the stunts section.
I love that the movies give The United States of America such a fun mythology.
The Treasure Reel - always enjoyed watching these.
George, email: pioneer03303@yahoo.com. I found the first movie to be very exciting and love the twist at the end. I have not yet seen the new one, but believe it should be just as exciting.
Love this movie. Loved the first one too. It's a great way to educate everyone on history.
I would love learning about the real knights and watching deleted scenes....3beez at bellsouth dot net
I always like watching the deleted scenes.
I loved this film. Conspiracy theory movies are always winners. I couldnt find info on the bonus features, except possibly a cartoon? That sounds fun. My favorite part of the movie was NC kidnapping the president. Although buckingham palace was also pretty good. laurachilton {at} hotmail {dot} com
I think the pop quiz would be fun and of course so would watching Nicholas Cage!
This is a fun "puzzle" movie.
theyyyguy@yahoo.com
I always love deleted scenes. AND Nicholas Cage! :-)
I alway listen to the commentary for the movie.
Audio commentary with director Jon Turtletaub and actor Jon Voight
What I love about the series is watching them try and figure out all the clues and where to go next!
I have not seen the second movie, but I loved the mystery and the suspense of the first one. It is a puzzle and I love trying to figure it out with the movie.
Thanks for the chance to win!
sharvey(AT)connections-etc(DOT)net
Firstly...Nicholas Cage. I love watching him in everything. As far as bonus features, I like the outtakes and bloopers. :) Thank you!
I watched the first one and really liked the mix of close calls & comedy. I'm looking forward to watching this one someday. Thanks for the contest.
oh man! i loooove watching the bloopers, that's always the first thing i watch when i get a movie
Nicholas Cage is great! This will be a good movie.
i'd really love to watch the deleted scenes, those are always the best to watch
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I love movies like this!
The pop quiz at the end of the movie will be fun to do!
I like this series because it combines American history fact with fiction and adventure.
i'd love to see the Deleted Scenes!
I also like the deleted scenes, They are great!!And most of them pretty funny!!! Loved the first movie,and want to see this one really bad, but with 5 kids it is hard to get to go see a movie, I always wait on them to come out on DVD , I love Nicholas Cage, And would LOVE to win this
Please enter me!!! Thanks
I would love to see the outtakes and bloopers in the bonus features! Thanks for the contest!
I like how it feels like it could be real
I love that the whole family can watch this movie together. I also love to watch the deleted scenes.
Thanks so much!
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I love that this series showcases historic sites in the US with a sense of adventure. This helps make these locations more interesting to the kids for vacation.
The Treasure Reel, I always look forward to the bloopers on DVD's!
jaydonco1 (at) aol (dot) com
I always love the deleted scenes, but I'm also excited to see the street stunts and watch behind the scenes stuff. I love DVD extras!
The Additional Deleted Scenes with introductions by director Jan Turteltaub sound interesting. garrettsambo@aol.com
the video quiz
Knights of the Golden Circle is the extra to want; however, Nicolas Cage is often an overlooked plus to add to the movie. Thanks
I love the fact that Nicolas Cage stars in the movie series!
I haven't seen either 1 or 2. My stepdaughter saw 1 and Really enjoyed the adventure. I'm a big Nicholas Cage fan, so I'm sure I'll love it.
oh yeah, deleted scenes, without a doubt
Can't wait to see the Deleted Scenes!
I always love the deleted scenes. They give us an insight as to the real actors personalities!
loved the special effects in president's kidnapping
I was chatting with my daughter the other day and the subject of movies came up. She asked if I had seen The National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets - which I hadn't. She proceeded to tell me how wonderful it is and how it really inspires further study of American history and geography. She made me promise to see it. I always get a kick out of watching outtakes and bloopers! Thanks for the chance to win!
Nicolas Cage is great!ty 4 the nice contest!
I love movies that incorporate historical facts...whether fact or fiction. Would love to own this movie!
Street stunts and deleted scenes
rosans4@comcast.net
Well, i'm a sucker for conspiracy theories... lol..
Treasure Reel is the best special feature...i love all the bloopers...Nicolas Cage is so under-rated as an actor...he is great but rarely gets the credit he deserves
I like the deleted scenes best
I always like watching the Deleted Scenes on bonus discs :) Thanks!
The thing I love about this series is Nicholas Cage.
I always enjoy deleted scenes
I really like Nicholas Cage. I want to see this movie.
I couldn't find the bonus features but I always enjoy Disney movies. Anything that Nicolas Cage does is bound to be good. He can really act.
kathleenyohanna@hotmail.com
I love the nonstop exciting adventures in this series!
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