'Percy Jackson' Author Slams the Movies, Says He'll Never Watch Them

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has recommissioned Argonon Group company Bandicoot Scotland to produce two more seasons of hit music reality show “The Masked Singer U.K.” Both seasons will have eight 90-minute episodes each.The third series concluded on Saturday with a season high of 7.8 million viewers, accounting for a 45% share of total viewing, with younger viewers — 46.6% of the available 16-34 demographic — also tuning into ITV for the show.

Epik High have unveiled a nostalgic music video for their new single ‘Gray So Gray’ featuring soloist Younha.Today (February 14), the trio – which comprises Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz – returned with their long-awaited record ‘Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2’, the follow-up to last year’s ‘Epik High Is Here 上, Part One’. The album dropped alongside a music video for lead single ‘Gray So Gray’, which features singer Younha, who had previously worked with the trio on their 2014 song ‘Umbrella’.Filmed in the style of a home video, the new visual follows a young woman as she experiences moments of happiness in her life.

Nine Inch Nails have announced details of a pair of UK gigs for this summer – get all the details below.Trent Reznor and co. will play two nights at the Eden Project in Cornwall this June, with the gigs taking place a week before Glastonbury 2022.The gigs, which take place on June 17 and 18, come sandwiched in between a recently-announced 2022 US tour which begins in April and runs through to September.Last year, the band cancelled their planned live shows as uncertainties around the COVID pandemic remained.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z made it a family affair on Sunday as they stepped out to attend the star-studded Super Bowl game with their oldest daughter, ten-year-old Blue Ivy.MORE: Beyoncé's mum shares rare video during outing with Blue Ivy and twins Rumi and SirThe pre-teen was pictured throwing around a ball on the pitch with dad Jay-Z, dressed in a baseball cap, patterned T-shirt and leggings.It looked like a great time was had by all, and in another image, Blue gave the thumbs up sign to her dad as he showed her his phone.VIDEO: Beyoncé's daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi appear in star-studded videoBlue is the oldest of three children, and a big sister to four-year-old twins Rumi and Sir, who were absent from the event.MORE: Beyoncé's mom pays touching tribute to grandbaby in adorable new messageMORE: Kelly Rowland wows in sparkly catsuit during New York outingHowever, other famous offspring were at the game, including North West and her younger brother Saint, who were pictured alongside their dad Kanye West. Kate Hudson's son Ryder also enjoyed a day out with his mom.Blue, Rumi and Sir are rarely pictured in public although their grandmother Tina Lawson did share a recent photo of herself with Blue on her birthday at the beginning of January.

LA Rams conjured a stunning late fightback to beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI - not that Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney probably cared much.Rooney, 36, might be one of the greatest footballers England have ever produced, but the Derby boss isn't so fond of the version of the game across the pond. And as Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was leading a game-winning drive for the Stan Kroenke-owned team last night, Rooney probably didn't have a care in the world.

Valentine’s Day every year, admitting that there are always plenty of “lonely” people enquiring about her services. With the most romantic day of the year upon us, the annual celebration of love can often be a way for couples to share their feelings for each other.But for the singletons out there, the day can also be an opportunity to try something new, as a distraction from love-sick Instagram feeds.

14 Feb 2022 Like most gemstones used as birthstones, amethyst is believed to possess a variety of beneficial and healing powers - the most notable of which is that it protects the wearer from intoxication. Its name comes from the Greek word "amethystos", meaning "not drunken", and the ancient Greeks even carved their drinking vessels from the stone for this reason.Nowadays, amethyst is believed to help clear the mind and enhance creativity.

Amber Luke has covered 98% of herself in ink – but her transformation isn't quite complete yet.The tattoo model, from Brisbane, Australia, revealed her latest tattoo on Instagram over the weekend.And she asked her 17,000 followers to guess where she'd placed the new design.The 26-year-old posted a close up selfie of her face and neck, challenging fans: "New addition. Can you spot where? Comment below."Dozens of people responded to the post, with some struggling to locate which extreme inking has been added to Amber's collection.One responder confessed: "It's so hard to spot with so many tatts".Despite this, some eagle-eyed fans were able to locate the new inking.It's a dainty moon design that runs from in between her eyebrows and down the bridge of her nose.One commenter pointed out: "The tattoo between your eyes – it looks so good Ambs".Another gushed: "Between the eyes.

Dancing On Ice has been blasted by fans as they complained over the 'wrong' bottom two.

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Robin Roberts was soaking up the sun on a boat in Florida just days ago, but her surroundings couldn't be any more different now.MORE: Robin Roberts inundated with prayers as she shares health newsFollowing a vacation with her partner Amber Laign, the Good Morning America returned home to Connecticut, where the climate is a little colder!Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the TV personality shared footage from outside in her garden, which was covered in snow.VIDEO: Robin Roberts shares rare glimpse inside Connecticut homeAlongside the clip, she wrote: "Not in Key Largo anymore! Woke up to a Winter Wonderland in CT."MORE: Robin Roberts and co-stars engage in debate that divides fansMORE: Robin Roberts convinced that she will get into trouble with partner Amber for this reasonWhile many fans were quick to comment on how beautiful it looked, others urged Robin to stay safe."Stay warm and safe," one wrote, while another commented: "Beautiful but stay warm!" A third added: "It's beautiful Robin, but I'm in Ca and I’m unhappy about the cold here. Can you imagine how cold I'd be there!"A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin Roberts has returned from Florida to a very different climate! Robin returned home just in time for the Super Bowl game, which saw the Los Angeles Rams triumph over the Cincinnati Bengals.MORE: When will Robin Roberts return to GMA? Worried fans saying the same thingMORE: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign's 'Lil Man' adoption story is so sweetShe is also now back home for Valentine's Day, which she will no doubt mark with Amber.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorMirsad Purivatra has stepped down as Sarajevo Film Festival director after a 27-year run, and has been replaced by Jovan Marjanović, who was previously in charge of the festival’s industry department and the festival co-director.Purivatra, the founder of the festival, will assume the role of president of the Obala Art Centar Association, the umbrella organization behind the festival.“I am proud of everything we have accomplished over the last 27 years. We started from nothing, when our city was under siege, and today we are a globally renowned institution attended by filmmakers and film industry professionals from the region and the whole world,” Purivatra said.“We have faced many challenges on this journey.

T-Mobile brought in country music legend Dolly Parton and pop music sensation Miley Cyrus for their new Super Bowl ads during the big game on Sunday.The 76-year-old Parton teamed up with the 29-year-old Cyrus to help Verizon and AT&T customers to use the 5G phones on T-Mobile's network.The second ad even features a mock music video of sorts, featuring Cyrus singing a 'We Are the World' type song to help save the 5G phones everywhere. Big game:T-Mobile brought in country music legend Dolly Parton and pop music sensation Miley Cyrus for their new Super Bowl ads during the big game on Sunday Song:The second ad even features a mock music video of sorts, featuring Cyrus singing a 'We Are the World' type song to help save the 5G phones everywhereThe first ad featured Parton, walking away from a vanity mirror in a silver sequined top as she begins to speak about her tendency to solve problems.'When I see a problem, I am going to fix it,' Parton begins before adding, 'America has got a serious problem.' She adds, 'So I'm gonna get it off my chest,' as she reaches into her blouse and pulls out a phone, adding the problem is, '5G phones.' Problems:The first ad featured Parton, walking away from a vanity mirror in a silver sequined top as she begins to speak about her tendency to solve problems 5G:She adds, 'So I'm gonna get it off my chest,' as she reaches into her blouse and pulls out a phone, adding the problem is, '5G phones'The problems aren't the phones themselves, but that they're, 'trapped on limited 5G networks,' while a graphic reads, 'Your Verizon phone deserves more 5G bars in more places.'She continues that, 'You can make a difference.

Rachel Brosnahan brought the Hollywood glamour on Sunday to the Sergio Hudson runway show as part of New York Fashion Week.The 31-year-old actress looked runway ready herself in a loose, light blue pantsuit with a plunging neckline.The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star wore a dark blue belt with an azure buckle and completed her stylish outfit with baby blue heels.

A Scots church was "deliberately" set on fire, sparking a frantic police investigation in North Lanarkshire.

He wrote the wildly successful young adult fantasy series Percy Jackson & The Olympians.Yet author Rick Riordan revealed Monday that he had never seen either other the film adaptions of his novels and wouldn't be watching them anytime soon.The 56-year-old novelist explained on Twitter that he wouldn't touch the film series after they departed so significantly from his books.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorPercy Jackson author Rick Riordan is looking forward to Disney+’s upcoming series adaptation of his beloved YA fantasy series, and making clear he is not a fan of the previous film adaptations. Riordan shared his thoughts with fans today on Twitter.“I still have not seen the movies, and don’t plan on ever doing so,” Riordan tweeted.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians author Rick Riordan announced on Twitter recently that a Percy Jackson TV series is headed to Disney+, and this time it will be a faithful adaptation of the series.What we know so far about the upcoming series is limited, but TV Guide can confirm that Disney+ is adapting the young adult book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, starting with the first novel, The Lightning Thief. "We are very excited about the idea of a live-action series of the highest quality, following the storyline of the original Percy Jackson five-book series, starting with The Lightning Thief in Season 1," Riordan wrote on Twitter as a followup to the announcement.

Klaritza Rico As fans patiently wait for Disney Plus’ upcoming “Percy Jackson” series, author Rick Riordan is slamming the film adaptations of his popular novels, writing that they’re his “life’s work going through a meat grinder.”Riordan took to Twitter to respond to fans who also shared their dissatisfaction with the “Percy Jackson” movies.“I don’t know, but clearly it’s a mistake,” Riordan wrote after a fan pointed out a scene had been altered from the original film when streaming on Disney Plus. “They should censor the entire thing.

Riordan replied. «Just two hours of blank screen.» (A sequel,, was released in 2013.)«To you guys, it's a couple hours entertainment. To me, it's my life's work going through a meat grinder when I pleaded with them not to do it.

Rick Riordan really wasn’t a fan of how his novels were adapted for the big screen.