Eoin Colfer’s beloved series, ARTEMIS FOWL, is about to get the Hollywood treatment!
Disney announced that they had paired up with Harvey Weinstein to adapt the first two novels of the series for the big screen. Michael Goldenberg, who wrote HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, will write the screenplay and Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal will be executive producers.
“With its balance of mystery, adventure and family appeal, Artemis Fowl is a natural fit for Disney,” says president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, Sean Bailey. Harvey Weinstein is also a fan of the books and says, “This story is for everyone and there is no one better than Disney to make a film that will excite people young and old.”
ARTEMIS FOWL tells the story of 12-year-old millionaire and criminal mastermind, Artemis, who gets more than he bargained for when he kidnaps a fairy to harness her power in order to save his family.
(Image courtesy of ARTEMIS FOWL: Official U.K. Website)