Percy Jackson and the Olympians

[sparrow]

watched the movie 2 times read the serice 5 times i own the last Olympian

[Geekyfanboy]

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.

[Rico]

Interesting.  Wonder if the same cast will be back?

[X]

This is great news! I loved the first one!

[QuadShot]

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.

[Geekyfanboy]

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.

[Geekyfanboy]

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

[QuadShot]

Kenny, is that like the Episode Hits/Feed Hits debate from Podbean? :)

[X]

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.

[bevs_plaything]

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

[Geekyfanboy]

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 :)

[bevs_plaything]

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.  :)

[QuadShot]

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

[Geekyfanboy]

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. 

[WillEagle]

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.