Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)

Last Update: May 5th, 2010 at 1:11 pm

Uma Thurman as Medusa
Release Date 12 February 2010
Directed by Chris Columbus
Written by Rick Riordan (story) & Craig Titley (screenplay)
Genre Comedy / Fantasy
MPAA Rating n/a
Company Fox 2000 Pictures
Filming locations Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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A young boy discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods. Based on the book by Rick Riordan.

Starring

Pierce Brosnan . . . Chiron
Sean Bean . . . Zeus
Melina Kanakaredes . . . Athena

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• Formerly known as Percy Jackson

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I’ve added two videos of Uma discussing her character, Medusa in Percy Jackson. She talks about the snakes surrounding Medusa and Medusa’s look. Please watch below:

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ANCIENT history and mythology is one of Hollywood’s current trends, with entries including Clash of the Titans and its just-announced sequel, next year’s Immortals and the recent children’s book adaptation Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

Released in UK cinemas in February, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is heading to Blu-ray and DVD on July 5, it’s been announced by 20th Century Fox.

Here is the official description and disc details.

Epic fantasy-adventure Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief will bring Greek mythology to life this summer when it’s released on DVD and Blu-ray on July 5.

The film follows teenager Percy Jackson, as an ordinary 21st century school day turns into a race against time, filled with warring Greek gods and creatures straight from the pages of his mythology textbooks.

Released by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and directed by legendary fantasy director Chris Columbus (Harry Potter, The Goonies) Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief stars teen heartthrob Logan Lehrman (3:10 to Yuma) as Percy, a high school student whose life is turned upside-down when he discovers he’s the son of the Greek god Poseidon (Kevin McKidd; Trainspotting, Grays Anatomy).

With his mother missing and facing accusations of stealing Zeus’ (Sean Bean: Sharpe, Lord of the Rings) lightning bolt, Percy must embark on a cross-country quest to find the real lightning thief and avert a mythological war.

Joined on his adventure by fellow demi-god and daughter of Athena, Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario; Law and Order, All my Children) and a satyr named Grover (Brandon T. Jackson; Fast and Furious, The Day the Earth Stood Still), Percy’s journey brings him face-to-face with furies, centaurs, minotaurs and all-manner of other mythical creatures.

Tasked with finding the bolt before the summer solstice, Percy must first battle with Medusa (Uma Thurman: My Super Ex-girlfriend, Batman and Robin), outsmart the seductive Lotus Eaters and escape Hades (Steve Coogan: Night at the Museum 2, Tropic Thunder).

But will Percy be able find Zeus’s bolt, return it to Olympus in time and avert a godly war?

Based on the best-selling books by Rick Riordan, this fast-paced adventure features an all-star cast that includes; Pierce Brosnan (Mamma Mia, James Bond), Rosario Dawson (Alexander, Sin City) and Jake Abel (The Lovely Bones), and will be available as a Blu-ray Triple Play including a hi-def Blu-ray disc for home viewing, a DVD for the kids and a Digital Copy disc for watching on the go; a complete collection for the ultimate family viewing experience.

Running time: 105 minutes
Certificate: PG

DVD Special Features: Digital Copy

Blu-Ray Special Features:
Deleted scenes
Secrets of the Gods featurette
Discover Your Powers quiz
Inside Camp Half-Blood featurette
On Set with Brandon T. Jackson featurette
Meet the Demigods featurette
Composing for the Gods: A Conversation with Christophe Beck
BD Live extras

Source: Coventry Telegraph

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I’ve added 2 new videos in the Video gallery section. One is an interview of her in Sundance Film Festival with Motherhood director, Katherine Dieckman and fellow co-star Anthony Edwards. I’ve also added an interview of her discussion her latest movie, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Enjoy them below.

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I’ve added 2 more posters of Uma from Percy Jackson. Check out images below.

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Two new stills of Uma from Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief has been added in the gallery. She is looking slick without her Medusa hair. Check out smaller versions below.