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Second “Percy Jackson” film is in the works, the L.A. Times reports

The cover of Riordan's "The Sea of Monsters."

If you — or more likely your kids — are waiting anxiously to see if San Antonio author Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” books will yield another Hollywood film, we’ve got good news.

Film studio Fox 2000 has exercised the option on youthful star Logan Lerman, pulling him [Read it all...]

Riordan's 'The Throne of Fire' Hits Stores TuesdayRiordan’s ‘The Throne of Fire’ Hits Stores Tuesday

'The Throne of Fire' by Rick Riordan

The much anticipated second installment of Rick Riordan’s Kane Chronicles is due to hit stores tomorrow and local book sellers are gearing up for the crowds of fans looking for the book. The Throne of Fire is the followup to The Red Pyramid which follows the adventures [Read it all...]

Riordan's latest Kane book ships on May 3Riordan’s latest Kane book ships on May 3

John Rocco's cover for Rick Riordan's "Throne of Fire."

Rick Riordan, San Antonio’s premiere purveyor of kid lit, is releasing his latest book, “The Throne of Fire,” on May 3, according to his blog. He also gave readers the first glimpse of John Rocco’s colorful and action-packed cover.

“Throne” is the second book of Riordan’s [Read it all...]

Riordan's "Percy Jackson" out on DVD Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” out on DVD

The movie based on San Antonio kid-lit author Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” didn’t exactly burn up the multiplex box offices.

Time to see if it has a more impressive showing now that it’s been released today on DVD.

If you haven’t been following Riordan’s books — the heirs apparent [Read it all...]

Riordan Discusses 'Lost Hero' with the New York TimesRiordan Discusses ‘Lost Hero’ with the New York Times

"The Lost Hero" by Rick Riordan, due in the Fall of 2010

Prolific San Antonio author Rick Riordan has a new series coming out and he took the time to talk about it recently with the New York Times. The series, starting with The Lost Hero, is set in the same world as his hugely [Read it all...]

Uncover Rick Riordan's Red Pyramid TodayUncover Rick Riordan’s Red Pyramid Today

The wait is over for fans of San Antonio author Rick Riordan, his follow-up to the wildly popular Percy Jackson series is out today! The Red Pyramid is the first book in the Kane Chronicles from Disney Hyperion. As you might expect, this release comes with a big marketing push, including a full Disney-hosted web [Read it all...]

MySA.com: Riordan Awakens Old Egyptian GodsMySA.com: Riordan Awakens Old Egyptian Gods

Ahead of the release of the first book in his new series, Steve Bennett at the San Antonio Express-news ran an interview with Rick Riordan Sunday. This series, the follow-up to his wildly popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians books, has an Egyptian theme and is aimed at readers from 9 to 12 years old. [Read it all...]

Percy Jackson's box office take is less than OlympianPercy Jackson’s box office take is less than Olympian

Percy may be able to throw lightning, but can he make Fox money?

San Antonio author RICK RIORDAN’s Percy Jackson series may be a kid lit phenomenon, but the jury’s still out whether it will be a Hollywood franchise.

“PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THEIF”  took in  $31.2 million during its Feb. 12-14 [Read it all...]

Rick Riordan: Multimedia Phenomenon?Rick Riordan: Multimedia Phenomenon?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (a Sorcerer’s Stone perhaps?), you’ve probably seen the splashy, flashy and undeniably enormo-budgeted trailer for PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF, which opens Friday.

The movie — chock full of Olympian set pieces and more CGI harpies, hydras and medusas than you can shake a virtual stick at — [Read it all...]

Missions Unknown Gift GuideMissions Unknown Gift Guide

Merry Christmas, Holidays, Hannukah, Festivus, Kwaanza, Saturnalia, Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, Brumalia or whatever it is you’re celebrating this time of year. ‘Tis the season you may find yourself looking for the perfect gift for the SF/Fantasy/Horror fan on your list. Take a look at some of these local offerings:

JASON LIMON Original Artwork & [Read it all...]