Last Week, 50 Book Challenge says (in #9: Percy Jackson & The Olympians Book 1: The Lightning Thief) I've had this in my to-read stack for six months and decided to read it since the movie trailer has been out. My feelings are mostly negative. It's a very fast read, and suspenseful. It's also very middle grade and ridiculously predictable. You can see every major plot twist coming from a hundre...

And Beyond Hogwarts says (in Percy Jackson coming to theaters in February) Devotees of the Percy Jackson books are gearing up to see their hero as a feature film. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief premieres in theaters on February 12. Director Chris Columbus is no stranger to bringing blockbuster books for young people to the big screen, havi...

3 Weeks Ago, Beyond Hogwarts says (in New dark character Percy Jackson posters) Three new dark, character posters are now on the net for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The film is directed by Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter films. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief opens in theaters everywhere on February 12th.

3 Months Ago, masterofmystery from SnitchSeeker.com says (in Chris Columbus talks Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint & Emma Watson in new interview) While promoting his upcoming feature Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, director Chris Columbus reminisced about the first two Harry Potter films, which he helmed, as well as his young stars. A new behind-the-scenes image of Chris, Dan Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint...