'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' is an ambitious YA yarn

Rick Riordan's YA novels become a superior TV series in a witty new adaptation starring Walker Scobell on Disney+.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment December 20, 2023 Disney's ambitious YA yarn 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' never puts a foot wrong Rick Riordan's YA novels become a superior TV series in a witty new adaptation starring Walker Scobell on Disney+. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT How Oscar-buzzy 'American Fiction' defangs Percival Everett's scathing novel 'Erasure' "American Fiction," an Oscar-buzzy film starring Jeffrey Wright, began as Percival Everett's scathing novel "Erasure." Here's how the story transformed SHARE       READ MORE Celine Dion's sister shares new details on the superstar's health Celine Dion's sister Claudette Dion has given an update on the Grammy-winning singer's health following last year's diagnosis of stiff person syndrome. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT In a dream come true, Gael García Bernal takes on luche libre wrestling in 'Cassandro' Openly gay people have been allowed to participate in the very physically demanding sport for years, says the actor, who plays an exótico wrestler in the movie. SHARE       READ MORE After 30 years, post-hardcore band Glassjaw is still not down for the count The band returns to a sold-out crowd at the Echoplex on Dec. 21 to kick off a short tour celebrating its three-decade milestone. SHARE       READ MORE What a big fall novel about a creepy cabin tells us about climate fiction Daniel Mason's "North Woods" earned raves this fall for its mix of sweeping history and nature writing. It's also sneaky new entry in climate fiction SHARE       READ MORE 'It was tough for me to play that part': How six actresses tackle their fears Fantasia Barrino, Emily Blunt, America Ferrera, Eve Hewson, Sandra Huller, Julianne Moore offer insights into their work. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive subscriber exclusive alerts from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW