Artemis Fowl Animated Series Greenlit for Disney+, Disney Channel — SkimNews
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- Eoin Colfer announced at the "25 Years of Artemis Fowl" panel at New York Comic-Con on Sunday that Disney has greenlit an animated series adaptation of his book franchise for Disney Channel and Disney+
- Ben Juwono and Colleen Evanson join Colfer as executive producers on the animated series, rounding out the creative leadership team
- The Artemis Fowl book series, which launched in 2001, follows the titular 13-year-old genius who uncovers a high-tech underground fairy world and plots to kidnap one of its residents to steal its magic and heal his dying mother
- Disney Kids & Family president Ayo Davis said the franchise has captivated readers for over two decades with unforgettable characters, imaginative world-building, and gripping adventures
- The animated series marks Colfer's effort to put "the Artemis Fowl animation on screen," announced more than 25 years after the author introduced the character to readers
Why it matters: With author Eoin Colfer installed as executive producer, Disney is positioning the animated adaptation as an author-vetted take on a 25-year-old franchise, giving the studio a second chance at the property on its flagship kids platform and Disney+.
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