‘Artemis Fowl’

Artemis Fowl, the wisecracking boy genius at the heart of Eoin Colfer’s acclaimed novels, has had a long and convoluted journey to the big-screen. Even now, Disney’s live-action adaptation isn’t exactly making a grand theatrical arrival.

I’m sure there must be some appeal to the Artemis Fowl book series that serves as the basis for this film adaptation of the same name. However, whatever might be there is certainly not translated to the movie.

new movie premiering Friday on Disney+.“Artemis Fowl,” directed by Mark Twain!This fantasy flop is sunglasses-and-fake-mustache bad.Of course, not all of Branagh’s projects have been winners. “Murder on the Orient Express” was overrated, “Thor” was serviceable and “Sleuth” slucked.

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic“Artemis Fowl” was supposed to be Disney’s “Harry Potter,” the kick-off installment in a young-adult fantasy franchise that might have spawned sequels and merch and its own corner of the company’s theme-park kingdom.

Josh Gad announces between takes. It's April 2018 on the U.K.

Kenneth Branagh has said he is not worried by a potential fan backlash over his film adaption of popular young adult novel Artemis Fowl.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES “Da 5 Bloods”: It’s always the right time for a Spike Lee joint and thankfully Netflix has his latest ready to debut Friday.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorFremantle’s UK drama production outfit Castlefield has secured the TV rights to Cara Hunter’s bestselling crime novels, featuring Detective Inspector Adam Fawley.Castlefield is yet to find a home for the adaptation, but is developing a series based on Hunter’s four books, which have topped The Sunday Times and Amazon bestseller lists in the UK.Each novel follows DI Fawley as he investigates a domestic tragedy or crime that demands answers from the victim’s

LONDON — Tucked inside a fully-stocked library on the second-floor of a sprawling, built-from-scratch mansion, Sir Kenneth Branagh says it’s not much of a stretch going from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a world of precocious boy geniuses and fairies.

SPOILER ALERT – This post contains major spoilers from 13 Reasons Why, so beware of reading any further!

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Big Sean took to social media to share a heartbreaking video in which he detailed his own struggle with racism and also wished his ‘sisters and brothers strength.’ The rapper spoke up about the senseless murder of George Floyd and stressed that ‘justice needs to be served.’ This comes amid Black Lives Matter protests happening all over the country, Big Sean being the latest celebrity to show support to the cause and condemn racial inequality and police brutality in the United States.

June isn’t off to a particularly great start, following the already awful events of the rest of the year so far, but if there’s anything to look forward to it’s some terrific films scheduled for release this month. From the latest films by Spike Lee and Josephine Decker to festival favorites that built buzz in the last year, there’s plenty to engage in.

Big Sean, 32, is one of many celebrities speaking out about social injustice after George Floyd‘s tragic death in Minneapolis on May 25. The rapper shared a video on his Instagram page on June 1 that showed him discussing his feelings about racism and being an African-American at this time in the world, when nationwide protests have been going on in most American cities. Although change is being demanded by thousands, he admitted that he doesn’t feel “free” in the midst of all the chaos.

Big Sean is getting candid about how he feels as a black man in America.

Big Sean took to social media on Monday (June 1) to express his feelings about protesting with the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd's death and his identity as a Black man in America."Clearly we got the whole world's attention, obviously," the rapper said in a video posted to his Twitter and Instagram feeds. "And justice has to be served.

After shutting its doors to shoppers weeks ago, tomorrow, IKEA will open several of its stores across the UK.

Meghan Markle made sure her and Prince Harry's second wedding anniversary was one to remember.

Meghan Markle did something so sweet for Prince Harry!