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• If you couldn’t tell, we’re VERY excited to jump into this week’s discussion because it’s been a long, long, LONG time coming.
• But first, make sure you check out this hilarious article from Read Riordan titled, “The Monster’s Guide to Posing as a Human.”
• Rick also gave us yet another blog post on November 10.
• But it didn’t tell us anything we didn’t already know, and we’ll discuss more of what he posted about later.
• Could this be the final Kristen’s Korner!?
• The strikes are over and we are free to talk about Percy Jackson and the Olympians!
• You can read the full text of the agreement between the AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA on the SAG-AFTRA website.
• There’s also a thread on Twitter that gives you a good overview.
• We go over a few of the highlights, including the amount of money in new wages and the streaming participation bonus.
• SAG also negotiated for consent and compensation for the use of AI, but let’s be honest here: this is not the end of the discussion by far.
• This contract only lasts three years, and it’ll be interesting to see what’s changed in that time.
• Increased pension and health caps are important!
• And so are the protections for diverse communities.
• Overall, this did a lot for the community, and we hope everyone benefits greatly moving forward.

• But now it’s time to talk about all of the footage, images, and interviews for Percy Jackson and the Olympians we couldn’t discuss previously!
• We have A LOT to get through, so sit back, put on your thinking cap, and let us know if we’ve missed any details.
• First up, we have the teaser for the teaser trailer.
• We finally have a premiere date, and it’s coming so much sooner than expected!
• It’s interesting that we’re already getting a look at shots from the END of the season.
• Karen really went all out to get all the details. Did you see the giant skeleton hanging from the ceiling of the Poseidon cabin?
• We’re guessing at a lot of the context of these scenes, but we’re pretty sure we’re right.
• Who can do a smoky eye better than Medusa!?
• Did you catch Thalia’s tree along the left side of the screen as the trio was leaving camp?
• Annabeth is most likely stabbing the chimera, and she looks SO BADASS.
• We’re gonna be emotionally damaged when the minotaur attacks Sally.
• Glynn Turman really has the best voice for the character of Chiron!
• We love the outro titles, along with the cover of Vance Joy’s “Riptide” by Stealth.
• This teaser didn’t give away any big moments, especially for those unfamiliar with the story.
• We discuss the list of directors for each episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
• James Bobin has a lot of great productions under his belt targeted toward children.
• Jet Wilkinson has dome some SERIOUS directorial work for Disney already, along with some other great shows.
• Anders Engström has done a few projects we’ve heard about, and one of them was with Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz.
• Did you read the September 18 Entertainment Weekly article?
• We talk about Aryan Simhadri as Grover, along with how a Black Annabeth falls perfectly in line with what Rick wanted to accomplish with this story.
• We also get FOUR new still and discuss them in detail.
• Okay, it’s time to talk about the real teaser trailer now.
• We’re really loving that cover of “Riptide.”
• Here’s the statue of Perseus that Percy is looking at while at the museum.
• Mr. Brunner is very excited to be teaching Greek History.
• Percy is SO ready to beat up Nancy Bobofit on Grover’s behalf.
• Megan Mulally as Mrs. Dodds is truly inspired casting.
• We try to figure out why Percy is crying into the mirror.
• Did you catch all the details on Zeus’ throne?
• We love the exchange between Percy and Grover in this trailer.
• Is Percy standing on the porch of the Big House in the next shot?
• Why are the Poseidon and Ares signs the only ones painted?
• Chiron has a brace on his leg, and we love this added detail SO MUCH.
• Did you catch the details of Hades and Persephone’s thrones?
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  Liam Crowley has an interview that explains the direction they took with the Underworld.
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  PercySeries released some blurry photos during our recording that we pick apart.
• Did you spot Auntie Em’s Garden Gnome Emporium, along with the Lotus Hotel & Casino?
• Will we see the human skin on Ares’ motorcycle!?
• Is that statue of Aphrodite an automaton?
• Was that the Oracle or another creature?
• Why is Annabeth hugging Percy!?
• Did you know some people think this show looks low budget???
• We’ve seen the minotaur scene a hundred times and it’s still gonna wreck us.
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  According to Rick, he has a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in the show.
• Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Becky’s made the cut.
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  We also got confirmation that he’s NOT the Empire State Building Security Guard.
• Don’t forget to pick up an official Camp Half-Blood T-shirt from Hot Topic.
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  Knight Edge Media revealed the episode titles for Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
• It’s now time to talk about everything that came out of NYCC 2023!
• Go follow Liam Crowley on Twitter because he has a lot of great coverage!
• Fans will definitely get some surprises in the first season.
• Did you see the description of the first seven minutes of the show?
• The first exclusive clip was Mr. Brunner giving Percy Riptide.
• The second exclusive clip was the minotaur scene.
• Everyone is excited for fans to see the chimera and Cerberus.
• Rick and Becky showed up to introduce the capture the flag scene.
• Make sure you watch through the credits.
• Here are some new images of Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson.
• Did you see the amazing motion poster—which is also a subway ad?
• Yes, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians teaser trailer is the most popular video on the Disney+ YouTube Channel.
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  Bear McCreary is scoring PJOTV.
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  Azrael Dalman will play young Percy Jackson.
• It’s time to go through ALL the official cast photos and look for hints at what’s to come.
• Here’s the BTS photos of Lin-Manuel Miranda on set.
• Do yourself a favor and set time aside to read the Variety cover story on Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
• We’re probably getting a new trailer (and maybe a season 2 announcement?) on November 16.