After being in development since May 2020, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series, based on author Rick Riordan’s best-selling series of novels, has officially been greenlit at Disney+. The announcement came from Riordan himself via a message on Disney+’s social media accounts, with the author stating: “The wait is over, demigods. I am thrilled […]
Percy Jackson Disney+ series finds director for pilot episode
Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan has revealed that James Bobin, who recently helmed the Dora and the Lost City of Gold movie, will direct the pilot episode for the upcoming television series for the Disney+ streaming service. Taking to his own personal blog, Riordan broke the news of Bobin’s hiring, stating that he “is both a […]
Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan offers an update on the upcoming Disney+ series
Last year, author Rick Riordan and his wife announced the Percy Jackson book series is set to be re-adapted as a television series for the Disney+ streaming service, and now, the author has offered an update on the upcoming series. Over on his own personal blog, Riordan revealed that the creative team is currently adding the finishing […]
Percy Jackson creator says Disney+ series may be 2 years away
Percy Jackson series creator Rick Riordan and his wife Becky Riordan have given an update on when fans can expect the Disney+ series reboot to air, though it may be a little while longer than some might expect. Answering fan questions on Twitter, the pair revealed how far along planning for the series is going with […]
Percy Jackson star Logan Lerman offers his thoughts on the Disney+ series
Last month, author Rick Riordan and his wife announced the Percy Jackson book series is set to be re-adapted as a television series for the Disney+ streaming service. Now, one of the stars of the two 20th Century Fox feature films – 2010’s Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief and 2013’s Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters – has offered […]
Percy Jackson author slams movie adaptations, believes the Disney+ series will “fix it”
Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan has once again shared his negative feelings towards the two 20th Century Fox feature films – 2010’s Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief and 2013’s Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. Taking to Twitter, Riordan opened up about his harsh thoughts regarding the feature films following a fan asking him about why […]
Percy Jackson series being developed for Disney+
Disney+ looks to tackle the iconic series of novels titled Percy Jackson & the Olympians. After seeing two live-action film adaptations, the series will come to the Disney streamer, says the franchise’s creator. Rick Riordan, the author of the Percy Jackson book series, announced in a video on Twitter alongside his wife, Becky. Check out […]
When is a movie franchise beyond saving?
George Chrysostomou on movie franchises and when they are beyond saving… In a world of record breaking blockbusters year in year out, the big studios look to push their chosen franchise to their absolute financial limit in an effort to tell as many stories as they can whilst squeezing every last penny out of the […]
