This is another popular book series that is being made into a movie..
They showed the trailer during Harry Potter.
http://www.moviefone.com/movie/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-the/32797/hd/480 (http://www.moviefone.com/movie/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-the/32797/hd/480)
Synopsis
Trouble-prone teen Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out school - but that's the least of his problems. The gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters seem to have walked out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology texts and into his life - and they're not happy. Zeus' lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, Percy and his friends must embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true thief, save Percy's family, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.
Here is more info about the books
Percy Jackson & The Olympians is a series of adventure and fantasy books by Rick Riordan. Set in the contemporary United States, the series is based prominently on Greek mythology. The series consists of five books, as well as spin-off titles called the The Demigod Files and Demigods and Monsters.
The protagonist is a 12 year-old boy named Percy Jackson who discovers that he is the son of Poseidon, god of the sea. He learns that the legendary beings of Greek mythology still exist, including Cyclopes, Empousai, Titans, and of course the Olympians (Greek gods) themselves who are in Olympus on the mythical 600th floor of the Empire State Building. Monsters frequently attack him because he is a child of one of the "Big Three" (the sons of Kronos: Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades). Percy meets many other young demigods, both friendly and hostile, who are also in the process of discovering their heritage and powers.
The series stayed on the New York Times Best Seller list for children's books for 100 weeks as of June 13, 2009.
There are five books in this series.
The Lightning Thief
The Sea of Monsters
The Titan's Curse
The Battle of the Labyrinth
The Last Olympian
Here's another trailer..
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=59220 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=59220)
Hmmm guess I'm the only one interested in this..
I'm about half way through the third book.
Here's the new poster for the upcoming movie. The Lightning Thief.
Check it out .. a new trailer...
Looks AWESOME!!!!
Percy Jackson And The Lighting Thief New Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxDEChe_54I#)
Didn't realized all the big stars in this movie...
Uma Thurman ... Medusa
Rosario Dawson ... Persephone
Pierce Brosnan ... Chiron
Logan Lerman ... Percy Jackson
Sean Bean ... Zeus
Catherine Keener ... Sally Jackson
Kevin McKidd ... Poseidon
Steve Coogan ... Hades
Erica Cerra ... Hera
How does Steve Coogan pull all these roles?
For a man I still think of as a niche television comedian, I'm constantly surprised at the things he pops up in. He's obviously doing very, very well for himself. Good luck to him!
Guess it was the international trailer that i posted a few days ago.. here's the US one.. looks even cooler...
percy jackson & the olympians: the lightning thief trailer #4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd7xImOo5-o#)
Cool new poster...
Here are some cool Character posters..
Looks very cool! Have never had a chance to read any of the books but the movie looks like a lot of fun.
I can't to see this movie.
Quote from: Rico on January 06, 2010, 06:17:52 PM
Looks very cool! Have never had a chance to read any of the books but the movie looks like a lot of fun.
I've "read'/listened to the first four audiobooks and really enjoyed them. Not as cool as Harry Potter but still a fun read. Got through the first 3rd of book 5 and there was an gap in the recording (a flaw in the Cd's) need to read that section in an actual book before finishing the audiobook.. just haven't had time.
So more posters for the upcoming movie.
watched the movie 2 times read the serice 5 times i own the last Olympian
Well this is a huge surprise....
"Percy Jackson" Sequel Moving Forward
By Garth Franklin Wednesday March 2nd 2011 08:10AM
"Percy Jackson" Sequel Moving Forward
Despite the first one not proving much of a hit with critics or at the box-office, Fox 2000 has begun development on a sequel to last year's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" reports The Los Angeles Times.
Based on Rick Riordan's five-book young adult novel series, Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski ("Ed Wood," "Agent Cody Banks") have been hired to adapt the second novel in that series "The Sea of Monsters".
The first first film introduced the world to an ordinary boy who learns he is the son of the Greek god Poseidon and many elements from ancient Greek mythology still exist today. This second adventure has him and his friends following in the footsteps of Jason and the Argonauts as they head out in search of the mythical Golden Fleece.
Chris Columbus, who direct the first installment, will only return as producer this time. No director has yet been set.
Budgeted at a considerable $95 million, the the first film underwhelmed domestically with $88 million but made up the difference overseas with $138 million. It also was one of the more decent DVD performers in the U.S. with $35 million in sales in 2010. Reviews were decidedly mixed, calling it a not particularly good "Harry Potter" clone, but few outright slammed it either.
Fox is moving fast on this as they want to keep the fanbase interested and avoid disasters like the recent underwhelming domestic box-office performance of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader", though internationally that film did huge business - enough to potentially green light another entry.
Interesting. Wonder if the same cast will be back?
This is great news! I loved the first one!
I liked the first one as well, but this is in your face proof that movies don't have to be successful any more to warrant a sequel.
I enjoyed the first movie.. but it was soooo different from the books. But as with Harry Potter I know it's an adaptation and won't be the same.. so I enjoy each for what it is.
Quote from: QuadShot on March 02, 2011, 09:17:41 AM
I liked the first one as well, but this is in your face proof that movies don't have to be successful any more to warrant a sequel.
Well this movie was successful.. just not in the US
Kenny, is that like the Episode Hits/Feed Hits debate from Podbean? :)
Quote from: QuadShot on March 02, 2011, 12:59:47 PM
Kenny, is that like the Episode Hits/Feed Hits debate from Podbean? :)
I don't think it's a debate at all. In the finical sense of things, it made money. It doesn't matter what side of the pond the money came from, they turned a profit and want a sequel. So, by turning a profit, that means it was successful.
Theatrical Performance
Total US Gross $88,768,303
International Gross $137,698,827
Worldwide Gross $226,467,130
Home Market Performance
US DVD Sales: $33,633,457
Production Budget $95,000,000
Double your money plus some is pretty good.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on March 02, 2011, 12:54:55 PM
Quote from: QuadShot on March 02, 2011, 09:17:41 AM
I liked the first one as well, but this is in your face proof that movies don't have to be successful any more to warrant a sequel.
I really enjoyed the movie. The movie seemed quite popular over here in the UK. :)
Well this movie was successful.. just not in the US
Quote from: QuadShot on March 02, 2011, 12:59:47 PM
Kenny, is that like the Episode Hits/Feed Hits debate from Podbean? :)
No because it's clearly states that Episode Hits shows the popularity of your podcast :)
Kenny, Percy Jackson seemed to be quite popular over here in the UK. I saw it twice in the cinema and bought the blu-ray. :)
Quote from: X on March 02, 2011, 01:13:34 PM
Quote from: QuadShot on March 02, 2011, 12:59:47 PM
Kenny, is that like the Episode Hits/Feed Hits debate from Podbean? :)
I don't think it's a debate at all. In the finical sense of things, it made money. It doesn't matter what side of the pond the money came from, they turned a profit and want a sequel. So, by turning a profit, that means it was successful.
Theatrical Performance
Total US Gross $88,768,303
International Gross $137,698,827
Worldwide Gross $226,467,130
Home Market Performance
US DVD Sales: $33,633,457
Production Budget $95,000,000
Double your money plus some is pretty good.
Dude, not arguing. I LIKED the movie and am glad they're making a sequel. I was just poking at Kenny for something else.
Kenny... :smilie_bleh: :eekout
Quote from: bevs_plaything on March 02, 2011, 02:18:37 PM
Kenny, Percy Jackson seemed to be quite popular over here in the UK. I saw it twice in the cinema and bought the blu-ray. :)
Yeah it's funny how things like that happen.. most of the time big hits over seas are big hits here in North America.
Never saw this at the theater but I really want to get Percy Jackson, Sourcerers Apprentice & Prince of Persia on Blu-ray. I think I would really enjoy each one of those.
That was such a mediocre film, I'm surprised anyone liked it that much. It had potential, but fizzled and I was bored the entire film. Maybe I don't like greek mythology, idk.
King
Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on March 03, 2011, 04:18:50 PM
That was such a mediocre film, I'm surprised anyone liked it that much. It had potential, but fizzled and I was bored the entire film. Maybe I don't like greek mythology, idk.
King
I'm really glad that there is clear evidence on how bad your taste can be at times. This is one of those cases. =P The first question you need to ask yourself is why go see a film with a subject that you don't like?
Ignoring Greek myth, what fantasy movies have you enjoyed?
Quote from: WillEagle on March 03, 2011, 04:16:47 PM
Never saw this at the theater but I really want to get Percy Jackson, Sourcerers Apprentice & Prince of Persia on Blu-ray. I think I would really enjoy each one of those.
I saw Percy Jackson and Sorcerers Apprentice in the theater and caught Prince of Persia on Bluray.. I actually have all three movies on BluRay. All are fun and entertaining.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on March 03, 2011, 04:39:33 PM
Quote from: WillEagle on March 03, 2011, 04:16:47 PM
Never saw this at the theater but I really want to get Percy Jackson, Sourcerers Apprentice & Prince of Persia on Blu-ray. I think I would really enjoy each one of those.
I saw Percy Jackson and Sorcerers Apprentice in the theater and caught Prince of Persia on Bluray.. I actually have all three movies on BluRay. All are fun and entertaining.
I agree!
Well Geekyfanboy & X looks like I need to stay out of The Bargain Box (50 cent comics place) and save my money for those movies! Do they look awesome on blu-ray??
Quote from: X on March 03, 2011, 04:22:59 PM
Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on March 03, 2011, 04:18:50 PM
That was such a mediocre film, I'm surprised anyone liked it that much. It had potential, but fizzled and I was bored the entire film. Maybe I don't like greek mythology, idk.
King
I'm really glad that there is clear evidence on how bad your taste can be at times. This is one of those cases. =P The first question you need to ask yourself is why go see a film with a subject that you don't like?
Ignoring Greek myth, what fantasy movies have you enjoyed?
I actually didn't see it in theaters but on DVD at a friend's house. It just felt like all the actors were phoning it in, especially the big name ones. There was just simply no intensity to the movie that there should have been. Or maybe it has something to do with seeing How To Train Your Dragon right before it which was an awesome movie. I'm not entirely sure but there was just nothing special about it. Although it was better than Clash of The Titans.
And what fantasy movies have I enjoyed? Well, lets look at the list shall we:
LOTR
HTTYD
Avatar
Harry Potter
Pirates 1-3
Prince of Persia
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
9
Chronicles of Narnia
I think I've made my point.
King
Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on March 05, 2011, 08:48:01 AM
Quote from: X on March 03, 2011, 04:22:59 PM
Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on March 03, 2011, 04:18:50 PM
That was such a mediocre film, I'm surprised anyone liked it that much. It had potential, but fizzled and I was bored the entire film. Maybe I don't like greek mythology, idk.
King
I'm really glad that there is clear evidence on how bad your taste can be at times. This is one of those cases. =P The first question you need to ask yourself is why go see a film with a subject that you don't like?
Ignoring Greek myth, what fantasy movies have you enjoyed?
I actually didn't see it in theaters but on DVD at a friend's house. It just felt like all the actors were phoning it in, especially the big name ones. There was just simply no intensity to the movie that there should have been. Or maybe it has something to do with seeing How To Train Your Dragon right before it which was an awesome movie. I'm not entirely sure but there was just nothing special about it. Although it was better than Clash of The Titans.
And what fantasy movies have I enjoyed? Well, lets look at the list shall we:
LOTR
HTTYD
Avatar
Harry Potter
Pirates 1-3
Prince of Persia
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
9
Chronicles of Narnia
I think I've made my point.
King
Not really. You've listed a bunch of pretty recent fantasy and nothing that isn't pretty damned safe. In fact, you kind of just proved my point. No Legend, Labyrinth, Princess Bride, Willow. Avatar is pretty much sci-fi not fantasy. 9 is sci-fi, Pirates is more swashbucking action than fantasy. You listed Narnia and LOTR, but weren't specific on them. Did you like them all equally
So, the list doesn't help much. I like HTTYD, but I wasn't blown away by it, it was great for keeping my kid entertained and I liked it too, but it wasn't some masterpiece of modern cinema.
In the end this is probably the safest list of likes that I've seen in some time. Pick a movie that a vocal group of people liked recently and it's on the list.
POP is the only one that isn't that safe.
No Dark Crystal either ...
Or Tuck Everlasting
If you said Goonies, I'd have given that one to you. Maybe even Monster Squad.
I actually just saw Princess Bride and liked it, forgot to include it on the list.
However, your being unfair in pointing out movies that came out before my time. Regardless of their availability on Netflix, I haven't had a chance to see them. And without Netflix, I sure as heck would never be able to see them. (Exempting Tuck Everlasting, but I have never heard of that movie) And no, the go-buy-them-at-the-store argument doesn't work since the stores around here have such a limited collection and typically only stock the latest. All our movie rental businesses have died off too. So how does that prove your point, those are all before my time, so does that mean there is no good Fantasy movies now?
So who cares if my list is safe, this is what I've seen. Just because I'm not more than 40 years old and never got to see those classics, doesn't invalidate my point any X. There is a list miles long of movies and shows I haven't seen. I got to see what I could.
All the movies I listed were ones I've seen last decade exempting Princess Bride that I saw just last month from Netflix but somehow forgot about it when compiling this list. This isn't all of them either, its just the ones that readily come to mind. I've seen more.
And I checked IMDB and all those movies I listed are listed as Fantasy Genre.
King
As for Narnia, I liked the first one more. I enjoyed the Return of the King the most from LOTR, but the other two are very close behind it.
King
Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on March 05, 2011, 10:07:00 AM
I actually just saw Princess Bride and liked it, forgot to include it on the list.
However, your being unfair in pointing out movies that came out before my time. Regardless of their availability on Netflix, I haven't had a chance to see them. And without Netflix, I sure as heck would never be able to see them. (Exempting Tuck Everlasting, but I have never heard of that movie) And no, the go-buy-them-at-the-store argument doesn't work since the stores around here have such a limited collection and typically only stock the latest. All our movie rental businesses have died off too. So how does that prove your point, those are all before my time, so does that mean there is no good Fantasy movies now?
So who cares if my list is safe, this is what I've seen. Just because I'm not more than 40 years old and never got to see those classics, doesn't invalidate my point any X. There is a list miles long of movies and shows I haven't seen. I got to see what I could.
All the movies I listed were ones I've seen last decade exempting Princess Bride that I saw just last month from Netflix but somehow forgot about it when compiling this list. This isn't all of them either, its just the ones that readily come to mind. I've seen more.
And I checked IMDB and all those movies I listed are listed as Fantasy Genre.
King
I'm less than 40 and these movies aren't all that old, but I can see your take on it.