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Author Eoin Colfer is partnering with Disney to bring the beloved character back in an animated series. Colfer revealed the news Sunday during the “25 Years of Artemis Fowl” panel at New York Comic-Con, announcing that the series has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+. He will also serve as an executive producer on the project.
Based on Colfer’s book series, which debuted in 2001, Artemis Fowl centers on its 13-year-old brilliant young mastermind who discovers a hidden world inhabited by armed, technologically advanced fairies. Hoping to save his family and find a cure for his gravely ill mother, Artemis devises a plan to capture one of the fairies and harness its magical powers.
Here is a statement from author Eoin Colfer about the announcement:
“I am proud and delighted to be part of the formidable team that is putting the Artemis Fowl animation on screen. Everyone is so talented and so positive that I feel certain the fairy world is in excellent hands.”
Here is a statement from Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, about the announcement:
“For more than two decades, Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl books have captivated readers around the world with unforgettable characters, imaginative world-building, and gripping adventures. Bringing this beloved franchise to life as an animated series gives us the opportunity to introduce a new generation to Artemis’ world while honoring the longtime fans who have cherished these stories for years.”
Source:Deadline
Based on Colfer’s book series, which debuted in 2001, Artemis Fowl centers on its 13-year-old brilliant young mastermind who discovers a hidden world inhabited by armed, technologically advanced fairies. Hoping to save his family and find a cure for his gravely ill mother, Artemis devises a plan to capture one of the fairies and harness its magical powers.
Here is a statement from author Eoin Colfer about the announcement:
“I am proud and delighted to be part of the formidable team that is putting the Artemis Fowl animation on screen. Everyone is so talented and so positive that I feel certain the fairy world is in excellent hands.”
Here is a statement from Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, about the announcement:
“For more than two decades, Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl books have captivated readers around the world with unforgettable characters, imaginative world-building, and gripping adventures. Bringing this beloved franchise to life as an animated series gives us the opportunity to introduce a new generation to Artemis’ world while honoring the longtime fans who have cherished these stories for years.”
Source:Deadline
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