This is the second novel in a fourpart series, and it. Resurgence, by alex irvine, is the novelization of the film of the same name, and the fifth book in the series. Various novels have been written about the independence day universe. The feature film independence day has been the inspiration for a series of novels. Roland emmerich, the director of the independence day movies, has given an update on the third movie and is still very interested in getting it made. Few blockbusters were bigger for 90s movie fans than independence day, launching will smiths career into the stratosphere and earning a sequel in 2016 with independence day.
Jun 21, 2016 in the book silent zone, dr okun had romantic intrest in women. The novel continues the odyssey of selfdiscovery on which frank embarked in fords. Independence day helped cement will smiths tenure as a top action star of the decade, gave us another excuse to listen to jeff goldblum quip and stutter between raised eyebrows, and delivered a. Independence day, adaptation by ralph macchio, pencils by leonard kirk, rod whigham, and steve erwin, inks by terry pallot, scott reed, and steve moncuse. Resurgence apr 04, 2018 the original was never a deep or particularly smart movie, but it was massive fun and had its heart in the right place. English how can hollywood even conceive of saving the world. Perhaps with the sequel coming out soon fans should give this novel a shot to get hyped up. I have walked away from the disney era star wars novels for this reason and now i will not be reading and future independence day books or anything else by alex irvine. Take, for instance, the newest fracas between humanity and the aliens from the recently resurged independence day franchise. Following the success of the film, a prequel novel entitled independence day. Independence day is a novelization of the movie of the same name. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Shop independence day 20th anniversary edition bluray steelbook 1996 at best buy.
Jul 09, 2019 book now at independence day director. There was no mention of him being gay in any of the previous books or films. Based on concepts and an original screenplay by independence day masterminds roland emmerich and dean devlin, this fulllength comics adaptation of the original classic movie features an extended prologue detailing the secret history of americas close encounters with aliens over the 50 years prior to the invasion. There hasnt been this much bad bloodsome red, some slimysince hatfieldmccoy family camp. Thankfully in this grand age of bluray and 4k transfers, the fun spectacle of independence day is back. Independence day resurgence movie novelization book by. In the book silent zone, dr okun had romantic intrest in women. Independence day saster 2017, action scifi released in hindi telugu language in theatre near you in. The comic book prequel will likely hit store shelves in the months leading up. Independence day is a science fiction story about an alien invasion of the earth happened on july 4, the same date as the independence day holiday in the united states. Director roland emmerich and producer dean devlin took the world by storm with 1996s independence day, which premiered over the july 4th weekend and became a blockbuster.
The novel was authored by stephen molstad, dean devlin, and roland emmerich. It will follow the events of the third film and take our heroes into outer space for a final showdown with the evil aliens. With liam hemsworth, jeff goldblum, bill pullman, maika monroe. The bombastic alien invasiondisaster flick cemented will smith as a bonafide movie star and went on to gross. Independence day series by stephen molstad goodreads. The book was republished in the complete independence day omnibus in march 2016. It is also based on the movie of the same title shown in 1996. The new movie has been compared to a video game with its complete, endoftheworld destruction and nothing real to hold on toa notable problem in the blockbusters of the mid10s, during which weve become.
At the white houserebuilt to its former glory after the invasion had destroyed itcrews were busy preparing for the big celebration in two days. Independence day sequels will take place 20 years after the original. Director roland emmerich reveals that the aliens journey back to earth may only take a few weeks for them, but it takes 20 to 25 years for humans. Roland emmerich directorwriter and dean devlin writer needed to justify. He is, alas, in late maturity, that time in his professional life wherein technical mastery and a defined voice no longer carry the day.
Jul 03, 2018 independence day helped cement will smiths tenure as a top action star of the decade, gave us another excuse to listen to jeff goldblum quip and stutter between raised eyebrows, and delivered a. Independence day is a 1996 american epic science fiction action film directed and cowritten by roland emmerich. After independence day redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global catastrophe on an unimaginable scale. In 1996, the aliens with their hateful alien weaponry famously reduced the white house to smithereens. The film features an ensemble cast that includes will smith, bill pullman, jeff goldblum, mary mcdonnell, judd hirsch, margaret colin, randy quaid, robert loggia, james rebhorn, harvey fierstein, vivica a. Suddenly, watching the movie on a 25 tube tv, the film lost a lot of the impact and excitement when it was released on vhs, and a lot of the enjoyment went with it. In the films opening scene, we the lucky audience see a spaceship heading straight for earth.
May 20, 2019 198 videos play all independence day 1996 full movie bethsabee robiquet independence day 45 movie clip the presidents speech 1996 hd duration. No longer a writer of any kind, frank sells real estate in haddam, new jersey, during the boom period of the 80s. Independence day is the firstperson narrative of frank bascombe, a sportswriter turned realestate agent. The plans for independence day 3 ground to a halt when resurgence bombed at the box office. July 2, 2016 twenty years later people on earth were getting ready to celebrate the anniversary of the planets independence day. The official movie novelization by alex irvine available from rakuten kobo. Following independence day, he delivered audiences films like the day after tomorrow, 10,000 bc, 2012, and white house down, all of which offered experiences that. Two decades after the first independence day invasion, earth is faced with a new extrasolar threat.
Independence da y is a 1996 american epic science fiction actio n fi lm directed and cowritten by roland emmerich. His promise as a fiction writerstill dwelled upon at lengthcan be the. The official movie novelization kindle edition by irvine, alex. Ford follows his muchcelebrated the sportswriter 1986, picking up the story about six years later, as frank bascombe, now in his 40s, emerges from the midlife crisis depicted in the earlier book. A visionary account of american lifeand the longawaited sequel to one of the most celebrated novels of the past decade independence day reveals a man and our country with unflinching comedy and the specter of hope and even permanence, all of which richard ford evokes with a keen intelligence, perfect emotional pitch, and a voice invested with absolute authority. The novel continues the odyssey of selfdiscovery on. Im glad that i read this book, and the independence day. One of the things that charmed people about independence day, and still does to this day, is how much of it felt tactile, due to the use of practical effects and stunt work. Few blockbusters were bigger for 90s movie fans than independence day, launching will smiths career into the stratosphere and earning a sequel in. Maybe it was the lack of surprises in the movie book, maybe it was the structural issues that the movie had with plot and timing reflected in the book, but if you want more independence day this is the better book to get, by far.
Most of the tropes of the movie also apply to the novel, seeing as devlin and. It was published on june 21, 2016, three days before the release of the second film on june 24, 2016. The plot is thin and so is character development, but as a thrilling, spectaclefilled summer movie, independence day delivers. Following independence day, he delivered audiences films like the day after tomorrow, 10,000 bc, 2012, and white house down, all of which offered experiences that demanded they be seen on the big. Capturing the spectacular action of the blockbuster twentieth century fox film, this authorized novel adds exciting new material to the id4 story.
His promise as a fiction writerstill dwelled upon at lengthcan be the only. Independence day novel independence day wiki fandom. Experience this trailer on the big screen exclusively in imax theatres starting on 96. Hybrid fighters merging human and alien technology. The main character, frank bascombe, is a middleaged divorced realtor.
Independence day takes place in the fictional town of haddam, new jersey, as well as in upstate new york and connecticut during the year 1988. With will smith, bill pullman, jeff goldblum, mary mcdonnell. Movie novelization a book in the independence day resurgence series. All satellite communications are interrupted, as fear grips the cities of the world. Th e fi lm features an ensemble cast that includes will smith, bill pullman, jeff goldblum, mary mcdonnell, judd hirsch, margaret colin, randy quaid, robert loggia, james rebhorn, harvey fierstein, vivica a. Independence day dvd transfer comparison 10 images november 11, 2019 by the ultimate doomer in 2016, a new 20th anniversary edition of id4 was released on bluray and dvd. The official movie novelization mass market paperback june 21, 2016 by. Independence day harks back to the classic alieninvasion movies of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as the disaster movies of the 1970s. It also introduces your child to the important characters in the struggle for independence. If your child is between 10 years of age, this is the perfect book about independence day for him or her. The first three novels were originally published in the 1990s based on the. I have only watched the movie version when i was younger. Th e fi lm focuses on disparate groups of people who.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy earth. This is the film that skyrocketed smith to blockbuster actionhero status. Two days before independence day, the skies look as if they are on fire. The novel occurs over fourth of july weekend and frank struggles to sell a house to the markhams before embarking on a weekend getaway. Theres been no movement on independence day 3, and theres a pretty good reason why. Independence day was the first film where i felt the scale of a film. Fighting superior technology, mankinds best weapon is the will to survive. Independence day 3 is the third film in the independence day franchise created by roland emmerich. Resurgence novel before seeing the independence day. One, its important to look at it in light of the movies fansthe people in that 34% and the noncritics who enjoyed this summer blockbuster sequel. The sequel to roland emmerichs 1996 alien invasion film independence day will finally be reaching theatres this weekend, but while weve been. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading independence day.
Resurgence that features an eightpage fullcolor insert with images from the film. Independence day was the big summer flick in 1996and appropriately enough, it came out just before the 4th of july. Independence day is one of those rare novels that is superior to the movie and it has aged better too. According to the directors commentary, twentieth century fox film corporation did not want the film to be released under the title independence day to avoid legal complications specifics werent disclosed as to what the problems might be, but its also why the abbreviation id4 was used. Written by dean devlin, roland emmerich and stephen molstad the novelization for the movie. Independence day 3 2019 cast, plot, rumors, and release. Independence day resurgence movie novelization chapter 1 july 2, 2016 twenty years later people on earth were getting ready to celebrate the anniversary of the planets independence day. Jan 01, 1996 independence day is a science fiction story about an alien invasion of the earth happened on july 4, the same date as the independence day holiday in the united states. Independence day independence day, book 1 by dean devlin. Independence day by richard ford takes place primarily in the fictional town of haddam, new jersey in 1988. Resurgence is scheduled to hit theaters on june 24th 2016.