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Rick Riordan, Author of the Blockbuster Percy Jackson Series, Returns to Camp Half ... - Forbes
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Rick Riordan, Author of the Blockbuster Percy Jackson Series, Returns to Camp Half ... - Business Wire

Rick Riordan, Author of the Blockbuster Percy Jackson Series, Returns to Camp Half ... - Forbes

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 03:32 AM PDT

BusinessWire - --Global Laydown date set for October 12, 2010

This fall, multi-million selling author Rick Riordan takes some beloved familiar faces back to camp. The brand new series The Heroes of Olympus returns to the world of Camp Half-Blood with a new cast of characters, as well as some familiar faces from the blockbuster Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. Disney Book Group's Disney-Hyperion imprint launches The Lost Hero ($18.99; ages 10 and up), the first book in the series, with a one day laydown on October 12, 2010. The never-before-seen The Lost Hero cover by illustrator John Rocco and the first two chapters are available to view starting today on www.camphalfblood.com.

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In The Lost Hero, a new group of heroes will inherit a quest. But to survive the journey, they'll need the help of some familiar demigods. After saving Olympus from the evil Titan lord, Kronos, Percy and friends have rebuilt their much-loved Camp Half-Blood, where the next generation of demigods must now prepare for a chilling prophecy of their own.

The book will be supported by a national author tour as well as a major marketing and promotional campaign.

"I am thrilled to revisit the world of Camp Half-Blood and introduce new characters and welcome back some that you've already met," said Rick Riordan. "And I can share this, Percy does have a part to play in this new series."

The Percy Jackson & the Olympians series debuted in the summer of 2005 with The Lightning Thief and steadily built momentum book by book through the final installment in May 2009, The Last Olympian. To date, the series has sold 15 million copies in the US and has been sold into more than 30 different language markets.

Rick Riordan is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson & the Olympians series for children and the multi-award winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults. His Percy Jackson series features a twelve-year-old dyslexic boy who discovers he is the modern-day son of a Greek god. The novels draw on Riordan's experience teaching Greek mythology and his interaction with students who have learning differences. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller. Released this past May, The Red Pyramid, the first book in The Kane Chronicles series, had a one million first printing and debuted at # 1 on the New York Times Bestsellers list. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. For more information on Rick visit: www.rickriordan.com.

Disney-Hyperion Books is an imprint of Disney Book Group (DBG); additional DBG imprints include Disney Editions, Disney-Jump at the Sun Books, and Disney Press. DBG is part of Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world's largest publisher of children's books and magazines, with over 250 million children's books and over 400 million children's magazines sold each year. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, Disney Publishing Worldwide publishes books and magazines in 85 languages in 75 countries.

The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero By Rick Riordan ISBN: 9781423113393 Laydown Date: 10/12/2010 Price: $18.99 Ages 10 and Up

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SOURCE: Disney Book Group

Media: Disney Publishing Worldwide Deborah Bass, 818-544-0682 deborah.bass@disney.com

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Marvel Developing Short Films? Could The Live Action Short Film Return To Movie ... - Slashfilm.com

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 02:56 AM PDT

In April, I recorded a video blog with Steve from Collider in which we discussed the future of Marvel feature films. In the video, Steve pitched the concept of a live-action television series called Marvel Heroes where the comic turned movie studio could introduce third tier comic book superheros to mainstream audiences. The idea being that the characters that connected with audiences could be developed for the big screen. That idea might never happen, but it looks like Marvel/Disney could be planning something similar.

Latino Review is reporting a rumor that Marvel is developing a series of 10-minute short films to introduce secondary characters like Black Panther, Luke Cage, Dr. Strange, etc. No other information is known at this time, but this would definitely be a much less costly way to introduce perspective new franchise characters without investing tens of millions on a feature film. Through these short films, it would be easy to see what is working/connecting with audience.

Nothing is confirmed yet, consider this a rumor for now.

But would these short films be released online or would they be attached to future Marvel big screen releases. Pixar seems to have brought back the concept of short films before theatrical releases. Disney has even picked up the practice. Recently it was announced that Warner Bros would be producing a series of new 3D Looney Tunes shorts to be attached to future releases. But why must short films stop at animation? Film festivals often group their feature film selections with short films which compliment each other thematically. And of course, live action short serials use to be the norm back in the day.

The following is just completely speculation on my part — an idea, not even a rumor:

It seems to me that in the computer effects heavy cinematic future, movie studios are going to commission a lot of test shorts before they officially greenlight a project. These test shorts help the studios realize the vision of the filmmaker and movie property. It is a test short like the one that commercial director Joseph Kosinski produced for Tron: Legacy which allowed Disney the confidence to give the first time feature director a sequel with an estimated $150+ million budget.

Now imagine if movie studios commissioned test shorts for some of their new original properties in development. Imagine if they released the best of these test shorts attached to features? Some of them might get traction from the audiences, while others might work as a short film and nothing more. It's just an idea.

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Rick Riordan, Author of the Blockbuster Percy Jackson Series, Returns to Camp Half ... - Business Wire

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 01:05 PM PDT

Disney Book Group unveils cover image for The Lost Hero and releases first two chapters

Global Laydown date set for October 12, 2010

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This fall, multi-million selling author Rick Riordan takes some beloved familiar faces back to camp. The brand new series The Heroes of Olympus returns to the world of Camp Half-Blood with a new cast of characters, as well as some familiar faces from the blockbuster Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. Disney Book Group's Disney-Hyperion imprint launches The Lost Hero ($18.99; ages 10 and up), the first book in the series, with a one day laydown on October 12, 2010. The never-before-seen The Lost Hero cover by illustrator John Rocco and the first two chapters are available to view starting today on www.camphalfblood.com.

"I am thrilled to revisit the world of Camp Half-Blood and introduce new characters and welcome back some that you've already met"

In The Lost Hero, a new group of heroes will inherit a quest. But to survive the journey, they'll need the help of some familiar demigods. After saving Olympus from the evil Titan lord, Kronos, Percy and friends have rebuilt their much-loved Camp Half-Blood, where the next generation of demigods must now prepare for a chilling prophecy of their own.

The book will be supported by a national author tour as well as a major marketing and promotional campaign.

The Percy Jackson & the Olympians series debuted in the summer of 2005 with The Lightning Thief and steadily built momentum book by book through the final installment in May 2009, The Last Olympian. To date, the series has sold 15 million copies in the US and has been sold into more than 30 different language markets.

Rick Riordan is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson & the Olympians series for children and the multi-award winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults. His Percy Jackson series features a twelve-year-old dyslexic boy who discovers he is the modern-day son of a Greek god. The novels draw on Riordan's experience teaching Greek mythology and his interaction with students who have learning differences. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller. Released this past May, The Red Pyramid, the first book in The Kane Chronicles series, had a one million first printing and debuted at # 1 on the New York Times Bestsellers list. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. For more information on Rick visit: www.rickriordan.com.

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Heroes Series

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