The Hunger Games’ franchise has just got an exciting update having officially greenlit a movie adaptation for Suzanne Collins’ upcoming book titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, but not everyone in the fandom seems to be that happy about it.
So far there haven’t been so many details revealed either about the book or the film, yet it was made clear that the new installment would take its readers (and then viewers) back to the times of the 50th Hunger Games where Katniss Everdeen’s future mentor Haymitch Abernathy became the first female victor from District 12.
Previously, Haymitch has in fact been quite a frequent choice for getting his own movie when it came to fans’ discussions about whose story from the original trilogy they would love to hear next, though, now that the character is surely getting his own film, some fans found such a choice not the best option possible.
So far there haven’t been so many details revealed either about the book or the film, yet it was made clear that the new installment would take its readers (and then viewers) back to the times of the 50th Hunger Games where Katniss Everdeen’s future mentor Haymitch Abernathy became the first female victor from District 12.
Previously, Haymitch has in fact been quite a frequent choice for getting his own movie when it came to fans’ discussions about whose story from the original trilogy they would love to hear next, though, now that the character is surely getting his own film, some fans found such a choice not the best option possible.
- 6/7/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Less than a year after the latest movie’s release, The Hunger Games universe is getting bigger, and fans just can’t get enough of all the exciting suggestions they already have for the next installment.
Suzanne Collins has recently announced a new book titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which is set to arrive at the bookstores in spring of 2025, and the happy news was followed by another exciting update from Lionsgate that officially greenlit the upcoming book-based movie adaptation.
Not so many plot details have been revealed about the next installment, though it’s clear that the movie will take viewers back to the events of the 50th Hunger Games when Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss Everdeen’s mentor in the original trilogy, became the first male winner from District 12.
Now that fans are reassured that the whole storyline will now revolve around young Haymitch, many are wondering...
Suzanne Collins has recently announced a new book titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which is set to arrive at the bookstores in spring of 2025, and the happy news was followed by another exciting update from Lionsgate that officially greenlit the upcoming book-based movie adaptation.
Not so many plot details have been revealed about the next installment, though it’s clear that the movie will take viewers back to the events of the 50th Hunger Games when Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss Everdeen’s mentor in the original trilogy, became the first male winner from District 12.
Now that fans are reassured that the whole storyline will now revolve around young Haymitch, many are wondering...
- 6/7/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Sunrise on the Reaping Title Meaning Sheds Light on the Hunger Games' Beginnings - Main Image
The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins recently confirmed that there's another prequel story coming our way. But what fans don't get is the meaning behind the Sunrise on the Reaping title for Haymitch Abernathy's story.
Well, this article explores exactly that, while waiting for the fifth novel in the series to release in 2025.
Since The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes refers to how Lucy Gray Baird united the people through her song, contrasting Cornelius Snow's (and the Capitol's) snake-like tendencies of betrayal, how does Sunrise on the Reaping connect with Haymitch?
What Does Sunrise on the Reaping Title Mean For The Hunger Games?
The Day of the Reaping in The Hunger Games hadn't always been the same.
Though the original film franchise utilized the lottery to pick the names of every district's male and female tribute,...
The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins recently confirmed that there's another prequel story coming our way. But what fans don't get is the meaning behind the Sunrise on the Reaping title for Haymitch Abernathy's story.
Well, this article explores exactly that, while waiting for the fifth novel in the series to release in 2025.
Since The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes refers to how Lucy Gray Baird united the people through her song, contrasting Cornelius Snow's (and the Capitol's) snake-like tendencies of betrayal, how does Sunrise on the Reaping connect with Haymitch?
What Does Sunrise on the Reaping Title Mean For The Hunger Games?
The Day of the Reaping in The Hunger Games hadn't always been the same.
Though the original film franchise utilized the lottery to pick the names of every district's male and female tribute,...
- 6/7/2024
- EpicStream
A biopic based on the life of legendary singer-songwriter and dancer Michael Jackson has been in the works at Lionsgate. The project is generating plenty of hype with its first-look images and the talented cast attached to it. Therefore, it is understandable why Lionsgate executive Jim Packer feels that the movie will become the studio’s biggest hit of all time.
Lionsgate is working on a Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua (Credit: Beat It | Billboard Music).
Titled Michael, the film is being directed by Antoine Fuqua and is expected to be released next year. During a recent event, Packer spoke highly of the upcoming biopic and expressed faith that it would beat the Jennifer Lawrence-led Hunger Games franchise to become the studio’s biggest blockbuster of all time. Here is everything Packer had to say about Michael and the future of Hunger Games.
Lionsgate Executive Jim Packer...
Lionsgate is working on a Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua (Credit: Beat It | Billboard Music).
Titled Michael, the film is being directed by Antoine Fuqua and is expected to be released next year. During a recent event, Packer spoke highly of the upcoming biopic and expressed faith that it would beat the Jennifer Lawrence-led Hunger Games franchise to become the studio’s biggest blockbuster of all time. Here is everything Packer had to say about Michael and the future of Hunger Games.
Lionsgate Executive Jim Packer...
- 6/7/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
As you will most likely know, The Hunger Games novel series by Suzanne Collins is a pillar of modern young adult fiction and one of the most important franchises of our time. It started off as a trilogy of novels – The Hunger Games (2008), Catching Fire (2009), and Mockingjay (2010) – which was later adapted into a well-received and lucrative film series. In 2020, Collins wrote The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and we reported just yesterday that a new prequel novel, Sunrise on the Reaping, would be published on March 18, 2025. And while we have discussed a possible adaptation, we did not expect any official announcement anytime soon, seeing how the book is not even out yet.
But, just a day later, it was officially confirmed that a movie adaptation of the yet-unreleased novel Sunrise on the Reaping would be made and that it is scheduled for a November 20, 2026, theatrical release date.
The movie was...
But, just a day later, it was officially confirmed that a movie adaptation of the yet-unreleased novel Sunrise on the Reaping would be made and that it is scheduled for a November 20, 2026, theatrical release date.
The movie was...
- 6/7/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
How Old Was Haymitch Abernathy in His Games? Hunger Games Prequel Explored - Main Image
In Suzanne Collins' upcoming prequel novel for her beloved The Hunger Games franchise, the story will be centered on a player who has already made his debut. How old was Haymitch in his games in the franchise?
Sunrise on the Reaping Puts the Spotlight on Katniss Everdeen's Mentor
The Hunger Games author is not done building the world of Panem and the twelve districts. Recently, she announced that the novel, Sunrise on the Reaping, is slated to be released on March 18, 2025.
Ahead of the novel's debut, Collins also confirmed that the movie adaptation of it will follow suit, set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026.
Inspired by the 18th-century Scottish philosopher David Hume, whose "idea of implicit submission" intrigued the author. Collins hopes to deep-dive into the use of propaganda and how the power of those...
In Suzanne Collins' upcoming prequel novel for her beloved The Hunger Games franchise, the story will be centered on a player who has already made his debut. How old was Haymitch in his games in the franchise?
Sunrise on the Reaping Puts the Spotlight on Katniss Everdeen's Mentor
The Hunger Games author is not done building the world of Panem and the twelve districts. Recently, she announced that the novel, Sunrise on the Reaping, is slated to be released on March 18, 2025.
Ahead of the novel's debut, Collins also confirmed that the movie adaptation of it will follow suit, set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026.
Inspired by the 18th-century Scottish philosopher David Hume, whose "idea of implicit submission" intrigued the author. Collins hopes to deep-dive into the use of propaganda and how the power of those...
- 6/7/2024
- EpicStream
The Hunger Games Gets New Prequel Set 40 Years After The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Main Image
Franchise author Suzanne Collins plans to release another prequel for The Hunger Games, this time, set 40 years after the events of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Learn more about its slated release date and story below!
Suzanne Collins' New Hunger Games Novel Slated For 2025 Release
The recent prequel Hunger Games story earned $337 million at the box office, despite the film only costing $100 million total.
Still, it could never compare to the original film franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen (Catching Fire had the highest-grossing with $865 million).
However, considering the Panem is a much larger place to explore, it comes as no surprise that Suzanne Collins is penning another prequel Hunger Games book.
The upcoming title is The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which is currently slated to be released...
Franchise author Suzanne Collins plans to release another prequel for The Hunger Games, this time, set 40 years after the events of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Learn more about its slated release date and story below!
Suzanne Collins' New Hunger Games Novel Slated For 2025 Release
The recent prequel Hunger Games story earned $337 million at the box office, despite the film only costing $100 million total.
Still, it could never compare to the original film franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen (Catching Fire had the highest-grossing with $865 million).
However, considering the Panem is a much larger place to explore, it comes as no surprise that Suzanne Collins is penning another prequel Hunger Games book.
The upcoming title is The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which is currently slated to be released...
- 6/7/2024
- EpicStream
A new 'Hunger Games' prequel is in the works.The sixth movie in the dystopian franchise will be titled 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' and is slated for release in November 2026.The movie is based on Suzanne Collins' novel of the same name that will be published in March 2025.Francis Lawrence is once again in talks to direct while producer Nina Jacobson is returning to work on the new film with producing partner Brad Simpson for their Colour Force banner.'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' will be set 24 years before the trio of Jennifer Lawrence movies in the world of Panem and takes place on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games – also known as the Second Quarter Quell.Collins said in a statement: "With 'Sunrise on the Reaping', I was inspired by David Hume's idea of implicit submission and, in his words,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
We’ll make a return to Panem in 2026 as Lionsgate announces a new Hunger Games film. More on the story below.
Last year’s The Hunger Games: Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes was a welcome return to the world of Panem and introduced us to a much younger Coriolanus Snow, far before he became the villain we saw in the original four films.
The film grossed over $330 million at the global box office against a budget of $100m, making it successful enough for Lionsgate to consider a sequel – and one has just materialised.
It was announced yesterday that author Suzanne Collins is due to release a new Hunger Games book, titled Sunrise On The Reaping, in 2025, and Lionsgate announced a film adaptation would follow in 2026.
The book will take place 40 years after the events of Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes and will feature the Second Quarter Quell.
welcome to the Second Quarter Quell.
Last year’s The Hunger Games: Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes was a welcome return to the world of Panem and introduced us to a much younger Coriolanus Snow, far before he became the villain we saw in the original four films.
The film grossed over $330 million at the global box office against a budget of $100m, making it successful enough for Lionsgate to consider a sequel – and one has just materialised.
It was announced yesterday that author Suzanne Collins is due to release a new Hunger Games book, titled Sunrise On The Reaping, in 2025, and Lionsgate announced a film adaptation would follow in 2026.
The book will take place 40 years after the events of Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes and will feature the Second Quarter Quell.
welcome to the Second Quarter Quell.
- 6/7/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Earlier today, the news broke that author Suzanne Collins is writing a new Hunger Games novel titled Sunrise on the Reaping. It will arrive in bookstores on March 18, 2025, and features a story which takes place 40 years after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
"With 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' I was inspired by David Hume’s idea of implicit submission and, in his words, 'the easiness with which the many are governed by the few,'" Collins explained. "The story also lent itself to a deeper dive into the use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative. The question 'Real or not real?' seems more pressing to me every day."
Fans of the hit franchise wasted no time speculating that this book is likely setting the stage for another movie and, unsurprisingly, Lionsgate has confirmed plans (via SFFGazette.com) for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on...
"With 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' I was inspired by David Hume’s idea of implicit submission and, in his words, 'the easiness with which the many are governed by the few,'" Collins explained. "The story also lent itself to a deeper dive into the use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative. The question 'Real or not real?' seems more pressing to me every day."
Fans of the hit franchise wasted no time speculating that this book is likely setting the stage for another movie and, unsurprisingly, Lionsgate has confirmed plans (via SFFGazette.com) for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on...
- 6/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Lionsgate is an entertainment company known for creating some iconic franchises like The Hunger Games and John Wick. Already winning the hearts of people with their films, the company made a bold statement about an upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson.
Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4. | Lionsgate
With the entertainment company creating a biopic on the iconic American singer-songwriter and dancer Michael Jackson, Lionsgate had something to announce. Call it confidence or a challenge, the company revealed that the upcoming biopic will be the biggest movie that they have ever made!
Lionsgate Company Is Creating A Michael Jackson Biopic
Jafaar Jackson, who is the nephew of legendary singer Michael Jackson, is set to make his debut in acting with the upcoming film titled Michael. Based on the life of Jackson, Lionsgate company will be releasing the film theatrically in the United States while Universal Pictures will be the worldwide distributor.
Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4. | Lionsgate
With the entertainment company creating a biopic on the iconic American singer-songwriter and dancer Michael Jackson, Lionsgate had something to announce. Call it confidence or a challenge, the company revealed that the upcoming biopic will be the biggest movie that they have ever made!
Lionsgate Company Is Creating A Michael Jackson Biopic
Jafaar Jackson, who is the nephew of legendary singer Michael Jackson, is set to make his debut in acting with the upcoming film titled Michael. Based on the life of Jackson, Lionsgate company will be releasing the film theatrically in the United States while Universal Pictures will be the worldwide distributor.
- 6/6/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Suzanne Collins’ dystopian sci-fi novel series The Hunger Games trilogy was adapted to the big screen starring Jennifer Lawrence in the lead role, and became hugely successful with young adults all over the world. The author’s prequel book The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was also made into a movie in 2023 starring Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth.
A still from The Hunger Games (image credit: Lionsgate)
Now, another novel in the series has been officially confirmed by Collins titled Sunrise of the Reaping, which is due to hit stands in March 2025. Die-hard fans are already manifesting another blockbuster film to be made based on this novel. But is there a future for Lawrence in the franchise based on the timeline of the book?
The Latest Novel In The Hunger Games Is Getting Fans Extremely Excited
Author Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series of novels caught the fancy of young...
A still from The Hunger Games (image credit: Lionsgate)
Now, another novel in the series has been officially confirmed by Collins titled Sunrise of the Reaping, which is due to hit stands in March 2025. Die-hard fans are already manifesting another blockbuster film to be made based on this novel. But is there a future for Lawrence in the franchise based on the timeline of the book?
The Latest Novel In The Hunger Games Is Getting Fans Extremely Excited
Author Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series of novels caught the fancy of young...
- 6/6/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
There is a new Hunger Games movie in the works, and this time it will be a prequel about Haymitch Abernathy, the District 12 tribute and champion played by Woody Harrelson in the original cycle of films in the 2010s. The news came simultaneously Thursday with the announcement of the book upon which the film will be based: Suzanne Collins’ forthcoming The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
According to the press release, the new Young Adult novel and film will follow the events of the 50th Hunger Games, aka the Second Quarter Quell, when Haymitch became an unwilling tribute as a teenager. Presumably the experiences he endured both in the arena and the Capitol will turn him into the bitter middle-aged drunkard who Katniss Everdeen meets and redeems over the course of the original The Hunger Games story, which is set 24 years after the events of Sunrise on the Reaping.
According to the press release, the new Young Adult novel and film will follow the events of the 50th Hunger Games, aka the Second Quarter Quell, when Haymitch became an unwilling tribute as a teenager. Presumably the experiences he endured both in the arena and the Capitol will turn him into the bitter middle-aged drunkard who Katniss Everdeen meets and redeems over the course of the original The Hunger Games story, which is set 24 years after the events of Sunrise on the Reaping.
- 6/6/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Lionsgate will return to the world of Panem with the major motion picture adaptation of the next book in the franchise, Suzanne Collins’s highly anticipated Hunger Games novel Sunrise on the Reaping, it was announced today by Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
Franchise producer Nina Jacobson, alongside her producing partner Brad Simpson, will return to produce The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping under their Color Force banner. It will be the sixth outing for Color Force since bringing the franchise to Lionsgate in 2012. Francis Lawrence is in talks to direct the film; Lawrence has helmed four previous films in the Hunger Games franchise – every film since Catching Fire.
The film will be released in theaters in North America beginning on November 20, 2026.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on...
Franchise producer Nina Jacobson, alongside her producing partner Brad Simpson, will return to produce The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping under their Color Force banner. It will be the sixth outing for Color Force since bringing the franchise to Lionsgate in 2012. Francis Lawrence is in talks to direct the film; Lawrence has helmed four previous films in the Hunger Games franchise – every film since Catching Fire.
The film will be released in theaters in North America beginning on November 20, 2026.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on...
- 6/6/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
To no one’s surprise, Lionsgate remains in the “Hunger Games” business. The studio has greenlit an adaptation of Suzanne Collins‘ upcoming prequel ahead of its March 18, 2025, release date. And fans of the franchise won’t wait long for the new film. Lionsgate slates “The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping” for a premier November 20, 2026 theatrical release; so, roughly a year and a half wait.
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Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’: Lionsgate Dates Adaptation Of Upcoming Prequel For November 20, 2026 at The Playlist.
- 6/6/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Despite dystopian fantasy novels filling up bookstores on every street corner around the world, only a rare few manage to never go out of stock. It may be as ancient as J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit (1937) or as recent as Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games (2008), but the allure of escaping into a universe beyond one’s imagination never fails to attract crowds of fans thirsty for an escape.
Jennifer Lawrence in Hunger Games: Catching Fire [Credit: Lionsgate Films]The maddeningly captivating lore of Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games plays with the audience’s imagination on a level never foretold before. Like J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythology of Middle-earth, J.K. Rowling’s Hogwarts, and George R.R. Martin’s Westeros, the dystopian city of Panem that serves as the setting of the Hunger Games then ushers in a world crafted by an excess of violence, control, power, political machinations, and tragedy.
Jennifer Lawrence in Hunger Games: Catching Fire [Credit: Lionsgate Films]The maddeningly captivating lore of Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games plays with the audience’s imagination on a level never foretold before. Like J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythology of Middle-earth, J.K. Rowling’s Hogwarts, and George R.R. Martin’s Westeros, the dystopian city of Panem that serves as the setting of the Hunger Games then ushers in a world crafted by an excess of violence, control, power, political machinations, and tragedy.
- 6/6/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
"The Hunger Games" are far from over. Not only has it been confirmed that author Suzanne Collins is continuing the franchise with a brand new prequel novel, but Lionsgate has also announced that the forthcoming book will be turned into a movie. Titled "Sunrise on the Reaping," the book is due to hit shelves in 2025, with the movie dated for 2026. Most crucially, this new story will fill in the history of a character fans have wanted to know more about for a long time. Namely, Haymitch Abernathy.
According to a press release, the book will hit shelves on March 18, 2025. Lionsgate wasted precisely zero time in getting the rights to the film locked up. Francis Lawrence, who has directed every entry in the franchise save for the original, is in talks to return for this latest installment. That makes every bit of sense given the success of last year's "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes...
According to a press release, the book will hit shelves on March 18, 2025. Lionsgate wasted precisely zero time in getting the rights to the film locked up. Francis Lawrence, who has directed every entry in the franchise save for the original, is in talks to return for this latest installment. That makes every bit of sense given the success of last year's "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
We are living in a time when Hollywood is actually making a lot of musical biopics, so it does not surprise us that one of the biggest musical artists of all time, Michael Jackson, will also be the center of an upcoming biopic. Lionsgate has acquired the rights to his story, and the upcoming film Michael is currently set for an April 18, 2025 release. The movie is a gamble due to Jackson being a controversial figure, but from what we can deduce, the executives at Lionsgate have a lot of confidence in the project.
Jim Packer, president of worldwide television distribution at Lionsgate, recently talked to the media and revealed his enthusiasm over the upcoming film, claiming that it will be Lionsgate’s biggest project of all time!
Packer told the media about his confidence in the movie, going as far as to claim that it is the studio’s biggest project ever.
Jim Packer, president of worldwide television distribution at Lionsgate, recently talked to the media and revealed his enthusiasm over the upcoming film, claiming that it will be Lionsgate’s biggest project of all time!
Packer told the media about his confidence in the movie, going as far as to claim that it is the studio’s biggest project ever.
- 6/6/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Update: Lionsgate is volunteering as tribute to adapt the latest book in The Hunger Games saga by Suzanne Collins. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is getting a feature film adaptation with a release date of November 20, 2026.
Franchise producer Nina Jacobson, alongside her producing partner Brad Simpson, will return to produce The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping through their Color Force studio. It will be the sixth outing for Color Force since bringing the franchise to Lionsgate in 2012. Francis Lawrence is in talks to direct the film; Lawrence has helmed four previous films in the Hunger Games franchise – every film since Catching Fire.
“Suzanne Collins is a master storyteller and our creative north star,” said Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “We couldn’t be more fortunate than to be guided and trusted by a collaborator whose talent and imagination are so consistently brilliant. We...
Franchise producer Nina Jacobson, alongside her producing partner Brad Simpson, will return to produce The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping through their Color Force studio. It will be the sixth outing for Color Force since bringing the franchise to Lionsgate in 2012. Francis Lawrence is in talks to direct the film; Lawrence has helmed four previous films in the Hunger Games franchise – every film since Catching Fire.
“Suzanne Collins is a master storyteller and our creative north star,” said Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “We couldn’t be more fortunate than to be guided and trusted by a collaborator whose talent and imagination are so consistently brilliant. We...
- 6/6/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
In preparation for her role in The Acolyte, Amandla Stenberg tapped into experiences gained from her previous major film venture, The Hunger Games. Having played Rue, a beloved character in the dystopian series, Stenberg learned the intricacies of performing under intense pressure and the demands of large-scale productions. Lessons from The Hunger Games Stenberg revealed in a recent interview, Working on The Hunger Games was like boot camp for big franchises. It taught me how to remain focused and deliver my best performance even amid chaos and high stakes. Unlike many young actors who might find the leap to such...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In the wake of last year’s prequel movie The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Lionsgate has announced and dated the next installment in the hit movie franchise today.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives in theaters November 20, 2026, an adaptation of the just-announced novel that Suzanne Collins will release next year.
Frequent Hunger Games filmmaker Francis Lawrence is in talks to direct.
Deadline details, “While The Hungers: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes was set 64 years before the events of the original trilogy, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set 24 years before that trio of Jennifer Lawrence films in the world of Panem, commencing on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.”
The website’s report continues, “Those games are an important event in the canon as the victor was Haymitch Abernathy, the only...
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives in theaters November 20, 2026, an adaptation of the just-announced novel that Suzanne Collins will release next year.
Frequent Hunger Games filmmaker Francis Lawrence is in talks to direct.
Deadline details, “While The Hungers: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes was set 64 years before the events of the original trilogy, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set 24 years before that trio of Jennifer Lawrence films in the world of Panem, commencing on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.”
The website’s report continues, “Those games are an important event in the canon as the victor was Haymitch Abernathy, the only...
- 6/6/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Lionsgate will adapt the new Hunger Games novel, Sunrise On The Reaping, and has scheduled a November 20 2026 release.
The latest addition to the $3.3bn, five-film franchise comes as Scholastic announced on Thursday it will publish the latest book in Suzanne Collins’s YA franchise in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on March 18, 2025.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.
Franchise producer Nina Jacobson,...
The latest addition to the $3.3bn, five-film franchise comes as Scholastic announced on Thursday it will publish the latest book in Suzanne Collins’s YA franchise in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on March 18, 2025.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.
Franchise producer Nina Jacobson,...
- 6/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
Bright and early this morning, the AP reported that Suzanne Collins was at work on a new “Hunger Games” novel, “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” And sure enough, Lionsgate is already at work on turning that book into another new “Hunger Games” movie. The film adaptation already has a theatrical-release date.
The big-screen version of “Sunrise on the Reaping” will be released by Lionsgate on November 20, 2026, after Collins’ book publishes from Scholastic on March 18, 2025.
And the whole crew is back to shepherd this new “Hunger Games” movie, including franchise producer Nina Jacobson and her partner Brad Simpson for their Color Force banner. Francis Lawrence, who has directed each film since “Catching Fire,” is in talks to return to this one as well. No cast has been announced.
“Sunrise on the Reaping” visits Panem during the 50th Hunger Games — that’s 24 years before the events of the original trilogy...
The big-screen version of “Sunrise on the Reaping” will be released by Lionsgate on November 20, 2026, after Collins’ book publishes from Scholastic on March 18, 2025.
And the whole crew is back to shepherd this new “Hunger Games” movie, including franchise producer Nina Jacobson and her partner Brad Simpson for their Color Force banner. Francis Lawrence, who has directed each film since “Catching Fire,” is in talks to return to this one as well. No cast has been announced.
“Sunrise on the Reaping” visits Panem during the 50th Hunger Games — that’s 24 years before the events of the original trilogy...
- 6/6/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Lionsgate has unveiled plans for a new Hunger Games movie, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, based on franchise writer Suzanne Collins’ just-announced new novel.
The screen adaptation, unveiled on Thursday by Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, has Francis Lawrence in talks to direct the adaptation for Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson’s Color Force banner. Lawrence, screenwriter Michael Arndt and producer Jacobson earlier teamed with Lionsgate on four film adaptations of earlier Collins books — The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay — that took in $3.3 billion in box office.
Collins and her publisher Scholastic announced the fifth book in the series Thursday. Scholastic will publish Sunrise on the Reaping simultaneously in print, digital and audio formats in North America and other English-speaking territories on March 18, 2025.
There’s no word yet on casting for the film, but Lionsgate has set a wide theatrical release on Nov.
The screen adaptation, unveiled on Thursday by Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, has Francis Lawrence in talks to direct the adaptation for Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson’s Color Force banner. Lawrence, screenwriter Michael Arndt and producer Jacobson earlier teamed with Lionsgate on four film adaptations of earlier Collins books — The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay — that took in $3.3 billion in box office.
Collins and her publisher Scholastic announced the fifth book in the series Thursday. Scholastic will publish Sunrise on the Reaping simultaneously in print, digital and audio formats in North America and other English-speaking territories on March 18, 2025.
There’s no word yet on casting for the film, but Lionsgate has set a wide theatrical release on Nov.
- 6/6/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It stands to reason that with announcement of another Hunger Games novel by Suzanne Collins, due out on March 18, 2025, Lionsgate would greenlight another movie. The big screen take of the next prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, will hit screens on Nov. 20, 2026 and the franchise filmmaker of the last four movies, Francis Lawrence, is in talks to return to direct.
In addition Hunger Games producer Nina Jacobson, alongside her producing partner Brad Simpson, is returning to produce the next prequel under their Color Force banner. It reps Color Force’s sixth outing since bringing the series to Lionsgate in 2012.
While the previous prequel, The Hungers: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, was set 64 years before the events of the original trilogy, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set 24 years before that trio of Jennifer Lawrence films in the world of Panem, commencing on the morning of the...
In addition Hunger Games producer Nina Jacobson, alongside her producing partner Brad Simpson, is returning to produce the next prequel under their Color Force banner. It reps Color Force’s sixth outing since bringing the series to Lionsgate in 2012.
While the previous prequel, The Hungers: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, was set 64 years before the events of the original trilogy, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set 24 years before that trio of Jennifer Lawrence films in the world of Panem, commencing on the morning of the...
- 6/6/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The Hunger Games novel series by Suzanne Collins is a pillar of modern young adult fiction and one of the most important franchises of our time. It started off as a trilogy of novels – The Hunger Games (2008), Catching Fire (2009), and Mockingjay (2010) – which was later adapted into a well-received and lucrative film series. In 2020, Collins wrote The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a prequel novel that was also recently adapted into a movie, and we have just received confirmation that Sunrise on the Reaping, another prequel novel, will officially be published on March 18, 2025, expanding the fictional universe of The Hunger Games.
The novel has been kept under wraps for some time, but this piece of news is certainly exciting as we now know that Collins has not given up on the franchise, which means that more works might appear in the future, which would be great!
As we have said, not...
The novel has been kept under wraps for some time, but this piece of news is certainly exciting as we now know that Collins has not given up on the franchise, which means that more works might appear in the future, which would be great!
As we have said, not...
- 6/6/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
A new Hunger Games novel by author Suzanne Collins will be published on March 18, 2025, publisher Scholastic announced today. Sunrise on the Reaping will be the fifth in the dystopian book series.
The new book will be set 24 years before the original Hunger Games novel and 40 years after the most recent installment The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
While Collins pointed to such influences as Greek mythology and Roman gladiators for her earlier entries in the series, she said the new one owes a nod to Enlightenment philosopher David Hume.
“With Sunrise on the Reaping, I was inspired by David Hume’s idea of implicit submission and, in his words, ‘the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.’ The story also lent itself to a deeper dive into the use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative. The question ‘Real or not real?’ seems...
The new book will be set 24 years before the original Hunger Games novel and 40 years after the most recent installment The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
While Collins pointed to such influences as Greek mythology and Roman gladiators for her earlier entries in the series, she said the new one owes a nod to Enlightenment philosopher David Hume.
“With Sunrise on the Reaping, I was inspired by David Hume’s idea of implicit submission and, in his words, ‘the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.’ The story also lent itself to a deeper dive into the use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative. The question ‘Real or not real?’ seems...
- 6/6/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Jim Packer, president of worldwide television distribution at Lionsgate, is betting the upcoming spin off of his Hollywood studio’s film and TV production and library business will become a franchise machine.
“It’s clear it’s going to be an IP-focused company. It’s going to produce, distribute, film and TV,” Packer told the Gabelli Media & Entertainment Symposium during a session that was webcast. He pointed to the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and set for an April 2025 release.
“The buzz that we’re getting every time a photo gets released is kind of crazy. And I think that’ll be the biggest movie we’ve ever had,” Packer forecast. On the intellectual property front, he also pointed to Lionsgate’s Hunger Games movie series, which has brought in around $3.3 billion in box office to date.
“We’ve taken that franchise and it doesn’t map to Harry Potter,...
“It’s clear it’s going to be an IP-focused company. It’s going to produce, distribute, film and TV,” Packer told the Gabelli Media & Entertainment Symposium during a session that was webcast. He pointed to the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and set for an April 2025 release.
“The buzz that we’re getting every time a photo gets released is kind of crazy. And I think that’ll be the biggest movie we’ve ever had,” Packer forecast. On the intellectual property front, he also pointed to Lionsgate’s Hunger Games movie series, which has brought in around $3.3 billion in box office to date.
“We’ve taken that franchise and it doesn’t map to Harry Potter,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Suzanne Collins’s bank account volunteers as tribute!
The creator of the wildly popular “Hunger Games” series has put pen to paper and will release a fifth volume in her dystopian book franchise for young adult readers, as per a report by the Associated Press. “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” is expected to hit shelves on March 18, 2025, and will further develop the mythos of the post-apocalyptic fascist government whose society is somehow dependent on teen gladiatorial events.
The 61-year-old writer, whose career began working on Nickelodeon shows like “Clarissa Explains it All,” “The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo,” and “Wow! Wow! Wubzy!” has sold an estimated 100 million copies of her “Hunger Games” novels thus far.
The initial book trilogy was of course adapted into a wildly popular four-part film series starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth, and featured a slew of festively dressed side characters played by Stanley Tucci,...
The creator of the wildly popular “Hunger Games” series has put pen to paper and will release a fifth volume in her dystopian book franchise for young adult readers, as per a report by the Associated Press. “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” is expected to hit shelves on March 18, 2025, and will further develop the mythos of the post-apocalyptic fascist government whose society is somehow dependent on teen gladiatorial events.
The 61-year-old writer, whose career began working on Nickelodeon shows like “Clarissa Explains it All,” “The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo,” and “Wow! Wow! Wubzy!” has sold an estimated 100 million copies of her “Hunger Games” novels thus far.
The initial book trilogy was of course adapted into a wildly popular four-part film series starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth, and featured a slew of festively dressed side characters played by Stanley Tucci,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
The world of Panem is continuing to expand. Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins has announced a new novel in the series, titled Sunrise on the Reaping, which will be released next year. It will mark the fifth book in the series, following The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Sunrise on the Reaping will serve as a prequel to the original trilogy, taking place 40 years after the events of the most recent novel, according to the Associated Press. The new book, out March 18, 2025, begins...
Sunrise on the Reaping will serve as a prequel to the original trilogy, taking place 40 years after the events of the most recent novel, according to the Associated Press. The new book, out March 18, 2025, begins...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- Rollingstone.com
Author Suzanne Collins is returning to the world of Panem.
Collins and her publisher Scholastic on Thursday announced that a new installment in the Hunger Games series will be released next year.
The new book — the fifth in the series — will be called Sunrise on the Reaping, and is set for release March 18, 2025.
Later on Thursday, Lionsgate announced that a new film is in the works based on the novel; The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will be the sixth movie in the franchise.
Sunrise will take place 24 years before the events of the first novel The Hunger Games, “starting on the morning of the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell,” per Scholastic. Those Games are noteworthy given that the victor was Haymitch Abernathy, the only winner from District 12 prior to Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark’s dual win 24 years later. Haymitch,...
Collins and her publisher Scholastic on Thursday announced that a new installment in the Hunger Games series will be released next year.
The new book — the fifth in the series — will be called Sunrise on the Reaping, and is set for release March 18, 2025.
Later on Thursday, Lionsgate announced that a new film is in the works based on the novel; The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will be the sixth movie in the franchise.
Sunrise will take place 24 years before the events of the first novel The Hunger Games, “starting on the morning of the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell,” per Scholastic. Those Games are noteworthy given that the victor was Haymitch Abernathy, the only winner from District 12 prior to Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark’s dual win 24 years later. Haymitch,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Suzanne Collins has announced that a new “Hunger Games” novel, titled “Sunrise on the Reaping,” will be released next year.
According to the Associated Press, the fifth novel in Collins’ bestselling series — which has been turned into a successful movie franchise — is also a prequel to the original trilogy, taking place 40 years after the events of the most recent tale, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the film adaptation of which released last year. “Sunrise on the Reaping” is set to release on March 18, 2025.
“With ‘Sunrise on the Reaping,’ I was inspired by David Hume’s idea of implicit submission and, in his words, ‘the easiness with which the many are governed by the few,’” Collins told the AP. “The story also lent itself to a deeper dive into the use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative. The question ‘Real or not real?’ seems more pressing to me every day.
According to the Associated Press, the fifth novel in Collins’ bestselling series — which has been turned into a successful movie franchise — is also a prequel to the original trilogy, taking place 40 years after the events of the most recent tale, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the film adaptation of which released last year. “Sunrise on the Reaping” is set to release on March 18, 2025.
“With ‘Sunrise on the Reaping,’ I was inspired by David Hume’s idea of implicit submission and, in his words, ‘the easiness with which the many are governed by the few,’” Collins told the AP. “The story also lent itself to a deeper dive into the use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative. The question ‘Real or not real?’ seems more pressing to me every day.
- 6/6/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Blyth, the breakout star of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is all set to lead another popular IP. He is confirmed to be the lead in the film adaptation of Watch Dogs, the hit video game from Ubisoft. New Regency will produce the film helmed by French director Mathieu Turi. Blyth will star opposite Talk to Me fame Sophie Wilde.
A still from Watch Dogs (2014) | Ubisoft
The film adaptation comes after years of being in development hell. Rumors of a film adaptation began in 2013, and it went into development in 2014. Interestingly, the positive update on the film comes at a time when fans largely believe that Ubisoft is done with the franchise.
Watch Dogs Live-Action Movie Casts Tom Blyth and Sophie Wilde In The Lead
Tom Blyth in a still from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | Lionsgate Films
Tom Blyth and...
A still from Watch Dogs (2014) | Ubisoft
The film adaptation comes after years of being in development hell. Rumors of a film adaptation began in 2013, and it went into development in 2014. Interestingly, the positive update on the film comes at a time when fans largely believe that Ubisoft is done with the franchise.
Watch Dogs Live-Action Movie Casts Tom Blyth and Sophie Wilde In The Lead
Tom Blyth in a still from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | Lionsgate Films
Tom Blyth and...
- 6/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
[This story contains spoilers for the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte.]
If you study enough trailers and promotional spots, you’ll start to notice the very deep game that trailer editors will sometimes play, especially with franchises as notoriously coy as Star Wars. Of course, any coded language is most evident when watching marketing materials after you’ve finally viewed the title in question, but in the case of the Leslye Headland-created and Amandla Stenberg-led The Acolyte, our first glimpse of their mystery-thriller series offered a few lines that were bound to perk up ears.
In March, when The Acolyte’s official trailer debuted, it began with Lee Jung-jae’s Master Sol addressing a group of Jedi younglings by saying, “Close your eyes. Your eyes can deceive you. We must not trust them.” That’s when yours truly theorized that Lee’s character was also offering meta advice to the audience about the Disney+ series’ overall narrative,...
If you study enough trailers and promotional spots, you’ll start to notice the very deep game that trailer editors will sometimes play, especially with franchises as notoriously coy as Star Wars. Of course, any coded language is most evident when watching marketing materials after you’ve finally viewed the title in question, but in the case of the Leslye Headland-created and Amandla Stenberg-led The Acolyte, our first glimpse of their mystery-thriller series offered a few lines that were bound to perk up ears.
In March, when The Acolyte’s official trailer debuted, it began with Lee Jung-jae’s Master Sol addressing a group of Jedi younglings by saying, “Close your eyes. Your eyes can deceive you. We must not trust them.” That’s when yours truly theorized that Lee’s character was also offering meta advice to the audience about the Disney+ series’ overall narrative,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amandla Stenberg’s The Acolyte is the new addition to Disney’s Star Wars roster, which continues the House of Mouse’s formula to bank on small-screen releases since the debacle of The Rise of Skywalker. Moreover, following the mixed reception to the sequel trilogy, in recent years, fans have been warming up to the prequel trilogy, which was initially panned upon their release.
But while the public perception towards the prequels has changed over time, a majority still holds the original Star Wars trilogy at the top, and for good reason. However, Stenberg, who is not new to controversies, had a surprising answer when asked about her favorite entry in the franchise.
Amandla Stenberg Named Revenge of the Sith Her Favorite in the Franchise Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte | Lucasfilm
Amandla Stenberg is no stranger to finding herself amidst internet outrage since her early days in the industry. From...
But while the public perception towards the prequels has changed over time, a majority still holds the original Star Wars trilogy at the top, and for good reason. However, Stenberg, who is not new to controversies, had a surprising answer when asked about her favorite entry in the franchise.
Amandla Stenberg Named Revenge of the Sith Her Favorite in the Franchise Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte | Lucasfilm
Amandla Stenberg is no stranger to finding herself amidst internet outrage since her early days in the industry. From...
- 6/5/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
On Wednesday June 5 2024, ABC broadcasts an episode of the series Good Morning America!
Episode 178 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Good Morning America” on ABC, viewers can look forward to interviews with actress Amandla Stenberg and Shaunie Henderson, the CEO of Amirah. The show will delve into the latest projects and insights from these two influential figures in the entertainment and business worlds.
Amandla Stenberg, known for her roles in films like “The Hate U Give” and “The Hunger Games,” will share about her upcoming projects and delve into her experiences as a young actress in Hollywood. Her perspective on representation and diversity in the industry is sure to spark thought-provoking discussions.
Shaunie Henderson, the CEO of Amirah, will also be a highlight of the episode. As a leader in the business world, Henderson will provide valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the challenges and triumphs of running a successful company.
Episode 178 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Good Morning America” on ABC, viewers can look forward to interviews with actress Amandla Stenberg and Shaunie Henderson, the CEO of Amirah. The show will delve into the latest projects and insights from these two influential figures in the entertainment and business worlds.
Amandla Stenberg, known for her roles in films like “The Hate U Give” and “The Hunger Games,” will share about her upcoming projects and delve into her experiences as a young actress in Hollywood. Her perspective on representation and diversity in the industry is sure to spark thought-provoking discussions.
Shaunie Henderson, the CEO of Amirah, will also be a highlight of the episode. As a leader in the business world, Henderson will provide valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the challenges and triumphs of running a successful company.
- 6/5/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
As the first Star Wars television show set during the High Republic, The Acolyte has all of the ingredients needed to make a unique and compelling Star Wars story. The plot centers on an investigation into a mysterious crime spree that uncovers secrets and dangers long thought to be buried. The time period is new and exciting. And, it has an incredibly stacked cast full of performers eager to bring this era of Star Wars to life.
Here are some of the characters you can expect to see in The Acolyte and the talented performers who play them.
Amandla Stenberg is Osha and Mae
Amandla Stenberg is playing twin sisters Osha and Mae who were “separated by tragedy when they were very young,” according to the actor. Osha was once the promising Padawan of the Jedi Sol before leaving the order due to “internal turmoil” over her connection to the force.
Here are some of the characters you can expect to see in The Acolyte and the talented performers who play them.
Amandla Stenberg is Osha and Mae
Amandla Stenberg is playing twin sisters Osha and Mae who were “separated by tragedy when they were very young,” according to the actor. Osha was once the promising Padawan of the Jedi Sol before leaving the order due to “internal turmoil” over her connection to the force.
- 6/4/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Brought you from the school of “let’s throw everything at the wall and see what sticks”, the latest instalment in the long-running Bad Boys franchise – the first film was released in 1995 – feels less like a real movie and more like an extended TikTok skit. Helmed by Belgian-Moroccan directing duo Adil & Bilall, Bad Boys: Ride or Die reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for the fourth time in the weakest film of the franchise so far.
When their recently murdered police captain gets falsely linked to drug cartels, Miami cops Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) embark on a race against time to clear their old mentor’s name. While Mike is apprehensive about their ability to uncover the conspiracy against their old boss, Marcus has deduced that a recent near-death experience has resulted in him becoming invincible.
Hilarity ensues when the duo are accused of deliberately breaking out...
When their recently murdered police captain gets falsely linked to drug cartels, Miami cops Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) embark on a race against time to clear their old mentor’s name. While Mike is apprehensive about their ability to uncover the conspiracy against their old boss, Marcus has deduced that a recent near-death experience has resulted in him becoming invincible.
Hilarity ensues when the duo are accused of deliberately breaking out...
- 6/4/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Seems like Prime Video is in its The Hunger Games era, as the streaming has recently added all the flicks that the franchise has so far.
Several days ago four of The Hunger Games movies arrived on Prime Video, becoming some kind of a gift to longtime fans that now have another reason to binge-watch it all again, but the collection got even bigger after The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes also made its way to the streaming.
What Is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes About?
Released back in 2023, the movie comes as a prequel to the original trilogy, following the earlier years of future President of Panem Coriolanus Snow when he involuntarily becomes an essential part of the relentless game of survival. A student of Panem’s prestigious Academy, Coriolanus is assigned as a mentor to Lucy Gray Baird, a tribute from...
Several days ago four of The Hunger Games movies arrived on Prime Video, becoming some kind of a gift to longtime fans that now have another reason to binge-watch it all again, but the collection got even bigger after The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes also made its way to the streaming.
What Is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes About?
Released back in 2023, the movie comes as a prequel to the original trilogy, following the earlier years of future President of Panem Coriolanus Snow when he involuntarily becomes an essential part of the relentless game of survival. A student of Panem’s prestigious Academy, Coriolanus is assigned as a mentor to Lucy Gray Baird, a tribute from...
- 6/3/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Jennifer Lawrence Once Revealed Being Devastated After Losing A Role In A Johnny Depp Starrer Film(Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
Jennifer Lawrence is undoubtedly one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood who has achieved a lot at a young age, including an Oscar. Actors always want to do something new and exciting on screen, and JLaw is no different. When she loses some roles, the actress gets upset and moves on, but there was one role in a Johnny Depp starrer movie that she did not get, and Lawrence was devastated by it. Keep scrolling for more.
JLaw gained recognition with The Hunger Games and earned the Oscar award for the Silver Linings Playbook. She has appeared in different genres of movies throughout the years. Meanwhile, Depp is the master of quirky roles, from Pirates of the Caribbean’s Captain Jack Sparrow to Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter.
Jennifer Lawrence is undoubtedly one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood who has achieved a lot at a young age, including an Oscar. Actors always want to do something new and exciting on screen, and JLaw is no different. When she loses some roles, the actress gets upset and moves on, but there was one role in a Johnny Depp starrer movie that she did not get, and Lawrence was devastated by it. Keep scrolling for more.
JLaw gained recognition with The Hunger Games and earned the Oscar award for the Silver Linings Playbook. She has appeared in different genres of movies throughout the years. Meanwhile, Depp is the master of quirky roles, from Pirates of the Caribbean’s Captain Jack Sparrow to Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter.
- 6/2/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
10. Dead of Night (1945)
More of a horror in the most classic way possible than a modern-day thriller, Dead of Night follows an architect who, upon arriving at a mysterious client’s house, can’t help but feel like he’s been there before. Soon, he realizes that he’s in a nightmare turned reality, and to escape, he must listen through other guests’ horrifying stories.You can watch Dead of Night on Prime Video.
9. Bullitt (1968)
Bullitt is a crime action thriller named after its protagonist — a rebellious San Francisco cop who fails to protect a crucial witness placed under his protection and now seeks out the local syndicate’s leader to take revenge. He might have not known the victim well, but his honor and skill are questioned, and that won’t do.
You can watch Bullitt on Apple TV and Prime Video.
8. The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (1970)
A thriller,...
More of a horror in the most classic way possible than a modern-day thriller, Dead of Night follows an architect who, upon arriving at a mysterious client’s house, can’t help but feel like he’s been there before. Soon, he realizes that he’s in a nightmare turned reality, and to escape, he must listen through other guests’ horrifying stories.You can watch Dead of Night on Prime Video.
9. Bullitt (1968)
Bullitt is a crime action thriller named after its protagonist — a rebellious San Francisco cop who fails to protect a crucial witness placed under his protection and now seeks out the local syndicate’s leader to take revenge. He might have not known the victim well, but his honor and skill are questioned, and that won’t do.
You can watch Bullitt on Apple TV and Prime Video.
8. The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (1970)
A thriller,...
- 6/1/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Grace Van Dien, most well-known for her role as Chrissy Cunningham in season four of ‘Stranger Things,’ recently spoke candidly about her treatment in Hollywood on a video game streaming platform. In addition to Grace Van Dien’s acting career, she is also a Twitch Streamer known as BlueFille. This is a newer profession, in which people watch and pay people online to play video games. They can also be sponsored by companies to promote products. She later announced on her stream that she had stepped down from acting recently, due to unwanted advances from producers. She alleged that she had been asked to engage in sexual acts to get parts or keep her job. Now, she more frequently streams video games due to the protection that that gives her. According to Variety, she stated, “I get to stay inside my house and play video games and I don’t...
- 5/31/2024
- by Julia Caldwell
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Lenny Kravitz is back, and at 60-years-old, hungrier than ever.
The legendary rockstar spoke to The Hollywood Reporter ahead of his performance at London’s Wembley Stadium to kick off the crown jewel of European sport on Saturday night: the UEFA Champion’s League Final.
He beams with pride at his newly-released record, Blue Electric Light. The 12th studio album marks a new phase for Kravitz, he says: “After being around for a lengthy period of time, to still feel fresh, motivated, inspired, and hungry – and I feel all of those things just as much as I did in the beginning – I think is amazing.” He looks revitalized by the new music, which the star acknowledges is a rarity in his business. “I see a lot of people that have been doing it for years,” he says. “Some examples [of people] where they don’t feel the same. I’m excited by every day,...
The legendary rockstar spoke to The Hollywood Reporter ahead of his performance at London’s Wembley Stadium to kick off the crown jewel of European sport on Saturday night: the UEFA Champion’s League Final.
He beams with pride at his newly-released record, Blue Electric Light. The 12th studio album marks a new phase for Kravitz, he says: “After being around for a lengthy period of time, to still feel fresh, motivated, inspired, and hungry – and I feel all of those things just as much as I did in the beginning – I think is amazing.” He looks revitalized by the new music, which the star acknowledges is a rarity in his business. “I see a lot of people that have been doing it for years,” he says. “Some examples [of people] where they don’t feel the same. I’m excited by every day,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Veteran Australian film executive Joel Pearlman is to step down as CEO of Roadshow Films after 30 years with the Village Roadshow organisation.
During his tenure, the well-known executive oversaw the leading independent distributor in Australia and New Zealand as it built a diverse slate from local and global studios, licensors, and production companies including Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Village Roadshow Pictures, A24, FilmNation, Made Up Stories and Arenamedia. Highlights include launching the Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings, Hunger Games and Dark Knight franchises in Anz.
Pearlman was also instrumental in securing strategic partnerships for Village Roadshow, such as its investment in independent production,...
During his tenure, the well-known executive oversaw the leading independent distributor in Australia and New Zealand as it built a diverse slate from local and global studios, licensors, and production companies including Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Village Roadshow Pictures, A24, FilmNation, Made Up Stories and Arenamedia. Highlights include launching the Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings, Hunger Games and Dark Knight franchises in Anz.
Pearlman was also instrumental in securing strategic partnerships for Village Roadshow, such as its investment in independent production,...
- 5/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
Joel Pearlman has stepped down from his role as CEO of Roadshow Films.
Pearlman has been with Village Roadshow for three decades. During his tenure, he oversaw a diverse slate of titles from partners including Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Village Roadshow Pictures, A24, FilmNation, Made Up Stories, and Arenamedia. Some of his credits in Anz include Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings, Hunger Games, and The Dark Knight franchises.
Village Roadshow today said Pearlman was also instrumental in securing “strong strategic partnerships” for Village Roadshow, such as its investment in independent production, financing, and distribution company FilmNation. Village Roadshow owns a 31.03% stake in the company.
“My time at Village Roadshow has been such a remarkable chapter in my life and it is a bittersweet decision to move on to a new adventure,” Pearlman said. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to have led this organization for many years and am...
Pearlman has been with Village Roadshow for three decades. During his tenure, he oversaw a diverse slate of titles from partners including Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Village Roadshow Pictures, A24, FilmNation, Made Up Stories, and Arenamedia. Some of his credits in Anz include Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings, Hunger Games, and The Dark Knight franchises.
Village Roadshow today said Pearlman was also instrumental in securing “strong strategic partnerships” for Village Roadshow, such as its investment in independent production, financing, and distribution company FilmNation. Village Roadshow owns a 31.03% stake in the company.
“My time at Village Roadshow has been such a remarkable chapter in my life and it is a bittersweet decision to move on to a new adventure,” Pearlman said. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to have led this organization for many years and am...
- 5/30/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
That was fast. Just five days ago, it was announced that Jeffrey Wright, whose credits include American Fiction, Westworld, Basquiat, Shaft, The Batman, and multiple James Bond and Hunger Games movies, was joining the cast of season 2 of the HBO series adaptation of the video game The Last of Us to play a character named Isaac. A character Wright provided the vocal performance for when he appeared in the video game The Last of Us Part II. Now Wright has been spotted on the set of The Last of Us season 2, and a spy pic gives us our first look at him in character now that he’s playing Isaac in the flesh:
First look at Oscar Nominated & Emmy Winner #JeffreyWright on the set of #TheLastofUs playing “Issac’s” #TheBatman #JamesBond Very easy to talk too, & super nice to fans. Was very nice signing autocards & photo’s,funko’s @yvrshootstweets @TheLastofUsNews @TLOUSource pic.
First look at Oscar Nominated & Emmy Winner #JeffreyWright on the set of #TheLastofUs playing “Issac’s” #TheBatman #JamesBond Very easy to talk too, & super nice to fans. Was very nice signing autocards & photo’s,funko’s @yvrshootstweets @TheLastofUsNews @TLOUSource pic.
- 5/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The Acolyte's James Henri-Thomas Is A Veteran Star Wars Actor and Puppeteer - Main Image
The Acolyte boasts prolific actors such as the two main protagonists of the story: Squid Game's Lee Jung-Jae and The Hunger Games star Amandla Stenberg. The Acolyte doesn't shy away from James Henri-Thomas, either!
But who is the actor James, anyway, and where have you seen him before? Well, get to know more about the cast member and why he's a big deal on being added to the roster!
You May Recognize James Henri-Thomas in His Iconic Puppeteer Role
British actor James Henri-Thomas was accepted into the National Youth Music Theatre and eventually studied Drama at the University of Exter.
The 34-year-old lives in London with his wife, Susie Browning, and has "dabbled" as an actor and a particular alien in a galaxy far, far away.
James is best known for his film role...
The Acolyte boasts prolific actors such as the two main protagonists of the story: Squid Game's Lee Jung-Jae and The Hunger Games star Amandla Stenberg. The Acolyte doesn't shy away from James Henri-Thomas, either!
But who is the actor James, anyway, and where have you seen him before? Well, get to know more about the cast member and why he's a big deal on being added to the roster!
You May Recognize James Henri-Thomas in His Iconic Puppeteer Role
British actor James Henri-Thomas was accepted into the National Youth Music Theatre and eventually studied Drama at the University of Exter.
The 34-year-old lives in London with his wife, Susie Browning, and has "dabbled" as an actor and a particular alien in a galaxy far, far away.
James is best known for his film role...
- 5/28/2024
- EpicStream
After the Harry Potter franchise concluded in 2011, the filmmakers attempted to fill the young adult movie niche. The new fashion of the 2010s became a series of teen dystopian movies, headed by The Hunger Games that was a huge success back in 2012.
Based on Suzanne Collins’ novels, it set the bar quite high for similar movie adaptations, however, the subsequent big screen versions of the hyped bestsellers clearly lacked its wholesomeness. These include the 2014 sci-fi action flick that followed in Thg’s footsteps.
Set in post-apocalyptic America, the movie centers on Tris, a 16-year-old girl whose fate is about to be decided. The point is the new dystopian society is divided into four factions based on human virtues: Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, and Erudite.
Born and raised as a member of Abnegation, Tris should choose which faction is going to be her new home, but before that she is warned...
Based on Suzanne Collins’ novels, it set the bar quite high for similar movie adaptations, however, the subsequent big screen versions of the hyped bestsellers clearly lacked its wholesomeness. These include the 2014 sci-fi action flick that followed in Thg’s footsteps.
Set in post-apocalyptic America, the movie centers on Tris, a 16-year-old girl whose fate is about to be decided. The point is the new dystopian society is divided into four factions based on human virtues: Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, and Erudite.
Born and raised as a member of Abnegation, Tris should choose which faction is going to be her new home, but before that she is warned...
- 5/27/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
10. Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing (1987)
Dirty Dancing is one of those movies that actually move people to write “most iconic movie couples” lists; not that we’re speaking from experience, of course. The sheer tension and dynamic between Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey gave an entire generation their idea of the perfect couple energy, and they looked stunning together.
9. Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
The touching and infinitely warm story told by Sleepless in Seattle captivated viewers around the world, but it was the chemistry between Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan that really made it so great. The two stars famously have an amazing relationship and worked together on many movies, fueling fans’ hopes; albeit, they were just friends.
8. Keanu Reeves & Sandra Bullock in Speed (1994)
If someone told you that a time-loop movie where the story resets itself every few minutes would have one of the best on-screen romances,...
Dirty Dancing is one of those movies that actually move people to write “most iconic movie couples” lists; not that we’re speaking from experience, of course. The sheer tension and dynamic between Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey gave an entire generation their idea of the perfect couple energy, and they looked stunning together.
9. Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
The touching and infinitely warm story told by Sleepless in Seattle captivated viewers around the world, but it was the chemistry between Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan that really made it so great. The two stars famously have an amazing relationship and worked together on many movies, fueling fans’ hopes; albeit, they were just friends.
8. Keanu Reeves & Sandra Bullock in Speed (1994)
If someone told you that a time-loop movie where the story resets itself every few minutes would have one of the best on-screen romances,...
- 5/26/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
This weekend, the box office looked more like a Wasteland than the fruitful Green Place of Many Mothers.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” underperformed in its box office debut with $25.6 million between Friday and Sunday and an estimated $31 million through Memorial Day on Monday. Instead of ruling the box office as expected, it’s in a shockingly close race for first place with Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie,” which collected $24.8 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through the four days. Neither could salvage the holiday weekend, which is the worst it’s been in nearly three decades.
It wasn’t just domestic audiences that failed to show up for “Furiosa.” The fifth entry in director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, is stalling at the international box office with $33.3 million from 75 territories, bringing its worldwide tally to $58.9 million. It’s a tough...
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” underperformed in its box office debut with $25.6 million between Friday and Sunday and an estimated $31 million through Memorial Day on Monday. Instead of ruling the box office as expected, it’s in a shockingly close race for first place with Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie,” which collected $24.8 million over the weekend and an estimated $31 million through the four days. Neither could salvage the holiday weekend, which is the worst it’s been in nearly three decades.
It wasn’t just domestic audiences that failed to show up for “Furiosa.” The fifth entry in director George Miller’s post-apocalyptic series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, is stalling at the international box office with $33.3 million from 75 territories, bringing its worldwide tally to $58.9 million. It’s a tough...
- 5/26/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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