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Artemis Fowl getting another change from Disney!
The series of books bestsellers by John Colfer is being developed into a new animated television series for Disney Channel and Disney+, six years after the release of Disney’s live-action film.
The news was announced Sunday (October 11) at the “25 Years of Artemis Fowl” panel at New York Comic Con, where John celebrating the anniversary of his first book.
The author will be an executive producer of the new series, which has been officially licensed by Disney.
What’s new Artemis Fowl Series about?
The animated action-adventure series will follow 13-year-old Artemis Fowl, who discovers a mysterious world of powerful fairies with advanced technology.
He devises a plan to capture one of the fairies and steal her magic in hopes of helping his terminally ill mother and saving his family.
The story is based on it JohnAccording to Disney.
“I am proud and excited to be part of the amazing team bringing the animated ‘Artemis Fowl’ to the screen,” John said in a statement. “Everyone is so talented and so positive that I feel confident that the world of fairies is in very good hands.”
The series is also being actively produced by Ben Juwonowhose credits include Marvel credits Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur and Big Hero 6: The Seriesand Colleen Evanswho was working on it DuckTales and Monsters at work.
Disney has yet to announce a voiceover or premiere date.
How is the series different from 2020 Artemis Fowl Movie?
Disney has released live action before Artemis Fowl movie in June 2020.
Directed by Kenneth Branaghthe star of the film Ferdia Shaw as Artemis beside Judi Dench, Josh Gad, Colin Farrell, Lara McDonnell and Nonso Now.
That version followed 12-year-old Artemis as he tries to rescue his kidnapped father and become involved in the hidden world of fairies.
The film received negative reviews, earning an 8% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Instead the new television series will be animated, with Disney’s description focusing on Artemis trying to save his mother.
However, Disney has not confirmed whether the series will follow the books more closely than the film or how many events are planned.
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