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Hunger Games Prequel Unveils First Footage Ahead of November Release
entertainment23 hours ago

Hunger Games Prequel Unveils First Footage Ahead of November Release

Lionsgate released the first footage for The Hunger Games prequel The Sunrise on the Reaping, directed by Francis Lawrence with Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket and Ralph Fiennes as President Snow. The film adapts Suzanne Collins’s Sunrise on the Reaping, is set on the morning of the 50th Hunger Games, and features a cast including Kieran Culkin, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke and Lili Taylor, with Josh Hutcherson reprising his previous role. It opens in theaters on November 20, continuing the franchise after 2023’s Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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New 'Hunger Games' Prequel Movie Based on Upcoming Novel Set for 2026
entertainment1 year ago

New 'Hunger Games' Prequel Movie Based on Upcoming Novel Set for 2026

Lionsgate has announced a new Hunger Games movie, "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," based on Suzanne Collins' upcoming novel. Set 24 years before the original series, the film will explore the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. Francis Lawrence is in talks to direct, with a release date set for November 20, 2026.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#francis-lawrence#hunger-games
New 'Hunger Games' Prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping' Set for 2026 Release
entertainment1 year ago

New 'Hunger Games' Prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping' Set for 2026 Release

Lionsgate has announced the release of a new Hunger Games prequel, "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," set for November 20, 2026. Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film will explore the 50th Hunger Games, focusing on Haymitch Abernathy's victory. Suzanne Collins' new novel, which the movie is based on, will be published on March 18, 2025.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#francis-lawrence#hunger-games
New 'Hunger Games' Prequel Novel and Movie Announced for 2025-2026
entertainment1 year ago

New 'Hunger Games' Prequel Novel and Movie Announced for 2025-2026

A new "Hunger Games" prequel film, "Sunrise on the Reaping," is set for release on November 20, 2026. The movie, based on Suzanne Collins' upcoming book, will explore the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, and will be directed by Francis Lawrence. This follows the success of the previous prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."

via Variety|
#entertainment#hunger-games#lionsgate
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" Hits Digital Milestone
entertainment2 years ago

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" Hits Digital Milestone

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" will be released on premium video on demand and premium electronic sell-through on December 19th. The film, based on the Suzanne Collins novel, is a prequel that focuses on Panem's President Snow and his involvement in the 10th annual Hunger Games. It will be available to buy for $24.99 and to rent for $19.99 on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. The film has already earned over $300 million worldwide and is currently playing in theaters.

via Variety|
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"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" Digital Release and Box Office Success
entertainment2 years ago

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" Digital Release and Box Office Success

Lionsgate has announced that "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" will be released on digital platforms in the U.S. on December 19. The film, based on Suzanne Collins' prequel novel, will be available for purchase or rental on participating platforms such as Prime Video and Apple TV. The star-studded cast includes Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, and Viola Davis. The movie has received mixed reviews and has made over $300 million at the box office globally.

via IGN|
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"Review: The Hunger Games prequel 'Songbirds & Snakes' soars with an edgier tune"
entertainment2 years ago

"Review: The Hunger Games prequel 'Songbirds & Snakes' soars with an edgier tune"

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," the new prequel film based on Suzanne Collins's novel, offers a grittier and more intimate realization of the dystopian realm of Panem. Set six decades before the previous movies, the film follows the moral descent of Coriolanus Snow, who eventually becomes Panem's autocratic ruler. While the film stumbles through a disorienting opening and lacks exposition for newcomers, it ultimately delivers a satisfying installment by leaning into its edgier themes and showcasing strong performances, particularly from Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler. The movie explores class oppression, sociopathic voyeurism, and the origins of the Hunger Games, while also providing fan service and haunting sequences.

via The Washington Post|
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"The Hunger Games Prequel Falls Flat Without Jennifer Lawrence's Presence"
entertainment2 years ago

"The Hunger Games Prequel Falls Flat Without Jennifer Lawrence's Presence"

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," a prequel to the blockbuster series based on Suzanne Collins' YA novels, fails to capture the natural pluck and charisma of Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen. The film lacks compelling reasons to exist, with unimaginative death-match arena action and a campy archvillain played by Viola Davis. The protagonist, Coriolanus Snow, is a love-struck teen who ultimately betrays his love interest, Lucy Gray, in a predictable manner. The film's design elements are polished, but it offers little new or innovative to justify resurrecting the franchise.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#dystopian#entertainment#jennifer-lawrence
'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Review: A Prequel that Reigns Supreme in the Franchise
entertainment2 years ago

'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Review: A Prequel that Reigns Supreme in the Franchise

"The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," the prequel to "The Hunger Games" franchise, explores the origin story of future dictator Coriolanus Snow. The film delves into the moral complexities of power and the dehumanization that fuels imperialism. With a stellar cast and captivating performances, particularly from Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird, the movie stands on its own while still connecting to the larger Hunger Games universe. While the spectacle of the games themselves may be underwhelming, the final hour of the film brings the story's biggest ideas to the forefront. Overall, "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" is a compelling and unsettling addition to the franchise.

via IndieWire|
#dystopian#entertainment#movie-review
Jennifer Lawrence's Future as Katniss Everdeen in 'Hunger Games' Uncertain
entertainment2 years ago

Jennifer Lawrence's Future as Katniss Everdeen in 'Hunger Games' Uncertain

Producers of The Hunger Games films have cast doubt on Jennifer Lawrence reprising her role as Katniss Everdeen, stating that her return would depend on whether author Suzanne Collins writes a new novel involving the character. While Lawrence expressed her willingness to return to the franchise earlier this year, the producers believe that Katniss' story is complete. The upcoming prequel spin-off, The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes, is set to be released in November, focusing on a young Coriolanus Snow.

via NME|
#entertainment#film-adaptation#jennifer-lawrence