Artemis Fowl |
Expected release date: What it's about: The sprawling sci-fi universe of the Artemis Fowl series —begins with our wacky prodigy of a lead, Artemis, kidnapping a beloved elf-fairy with the help of his bodyguard and holding her hostage for a hefty ransom. A story full of action, often referred to as “Die Hard” with fairies! Who's Starring: Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Josh Gad, and Judi Dench |
Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke |
Expected release date: What it's about: A young silver dragon teams up with a mountain spirit and an orphaned boy on a journey through the Himalyas to search for the rim of Heaven Who's starring: Freddie Highmore, Felicity Jones and Patrick Stewart. |
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz |
Expected release date: What it's about: Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider finds his life turned upside down on discovering that his late uncle wasn't a mild-mannered banker, but instead a field agent for MI6. Soon, Alex himself is dragged into the world of espionage and intrigue. Who's starring: Otto Farrant in the lead role, with a supporting cast including Line of Duty's Vicki McClure, Broadchurch's Andrew Buchan and Game of Thrones' Stephen Dillane. |