‘Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

While audiences can currently catch Rachel Zegler in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, it won’t be much longer before we get to see her take on a whole new kind of role, as the charming and musically-inclined Lucy Gray Baird in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. While the film won’t hit theaters until November, excitement is beginning to mount, … Continue reading ‘Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: Rachel Zegler Wraps Filming on ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel!!

The Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has officially wrapped filming. Rachel Zegler marked the production milestone on Twitter. The actor shared images from the movie’s set with the caption, “I have loved every second and that’s a wrap.” Filming began in Berlin, Germany in June, earlier this year. The movie is helmed by Hunger Games franchise director Francis Lawrence. Based on … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: Rachel Zegler Wraps Filming on ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel!!

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Fionnula Flanagan, Burn Gorman, and More!!

The cast for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, grows even larger as eleven additional actors join the highly anticipated prequel based on the Suzanne Collins novel of the same name, according to a report from Deadline. The large cast of additional actors includes Fionnula Flanagan (The Others), set to play the grandmother of future President Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth), who Donald … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Fionnula Flanagan, Burn Gorman, and More!!

‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: First Image Teases the Upcoming Prequel!! Check It Out!!

A new first look image has been released for the highly anticipated Hunger Games prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, showing us a completely new side to the original series’ President Snow. The new image was released exclusively to Vanity Fair, along with an interview with the prequel film’s director Francis Lawrence. The new film is based on the 2020 prequel … Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: First Image Teases the Upcoming Prequel!! Check It Out!!

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Viola Davis!!

All is looking ready and set for the take-off of the Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes as the cast has been expanded to include Oscar winner Viola Davis. Davis is set to further fortify an already formidable cast that includes Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Hunter Schafer (Euphoria), Tom Blyth, and Rachel Zegler. Davis will be portraying the villain, Dr. Volumnia … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Viola Davis!!

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Peter Dinklage!!

Lionsgate announced today that four-time Emmy Award winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) will be joining the expansive cast of the upcoming feature film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ bestselling novel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Dinklage will be joining the production as Casca Highbottom, dean of the Academy, and will star opposite Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler. The announcement was made … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Peter Dinklage!!

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Nine More to Ensemble Cast!!

Lionsgate‘s upcoming prequel film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has added another round of tributes and mentors to its extensive ensemble cast. The latest additions include Irene Boehm, Cooper Dillon, Luna Kuse, Kjell Brutscheidt, Dimitri Abold, Athena Strates, Dakota Shapiro, George Somner, and Vaughan Reilly. They join a cast led by Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler. Boehm will play Lamina, a … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Nine More to Ensemble Cast!!

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Jason Schwartzman!!

Panem has gained a new citizen. Jason Schwartzman has joined the upcoming prequel film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Schwartzman will play Lucretius “Lucky” Flickerman, the host of the 10th annual Hunger Games and dubbed the “voice of Panem.” Lucretius is the ancestor of Caesar Flickerman, who was played by Stanley Tucci in the original series of films. Schwartzman joins a … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Jason Schwartzman!!

‘The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Adds Hunter Schafer!!

From the halls of East Highland High School to the gritty streets of the Capitol, Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer has been tapped to join the ever-growing ensemble of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The casting will see Schafer step into the role of Tigris Snow, the cousin and close companion of Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth), the latter of whom will eventually rise … Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Adds Hunter Schafer!!

‘The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Adds Laurel Marsden!!

A week following the announcement of the first round of tributes and mentors that will be appearing in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Lionsgate has announced another collection of starts that will be starring in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel film. The five new actors that have joined the cast are Nick Benson, Laurel Marsden, Lilly Cooper, Luna Steeples, and Hiroki … Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Adds Laurel Marsden!!

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Josh Andrés Rivera!!

The next mentor for Lionsgate‘s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has joined the Games. It was just announced that West Side Story‘s Josh Andrés Rivera is joining the growing cast, opposite Tom Blyth and fellow West Side Story alum Rachel Zegler, as Sejanus Plinth, a citizen of District 2 before joining the ranks of the infamous Capitol. Rivera is set to … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Josh Andrés Rivera!!

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Ashely Liao, Mackenzie Lansing and More!!

It has just been announced that Lionsgate‘s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has gained five new stars in Jerome Lance, Ashley Liao, Knox Gibson, Mackenzie Lansing, and Aamer Husain. The five actors will be portraying newly introduced tributes and their mentors. Lance, Gibson, and Husain are essentially newcomers, while Liao has appeared in the films Always Be My Maybe and Secret … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Ashely Liao, Mackenzie Lansing and More!!

‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ First Look Teases the Upcoming Prequel!! Check It Out!!

The odds were ever in our favor during the 2022 MTV Movie & TV awards. During the ceremony, an exclusive first look at the upcoming Hunger Games prequel was released. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes marks the fifth film installment of the franchise and is adapted from the Suzanne Collins novel that initially released in 2020. While the teaser doesn’t reveal … Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ First Look Teases the Upcoming Prequel!! Check It Out!!

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Rachel Zegler!!

Last month it was announced that The Hunger Games series would be getting a prequel film. Now, fans can get excited as the female lead in the film has been announced to be West Side Story breakout star Rachel Zegler. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, based on the prequel novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins, will take fans back to Panem about … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film Adds Rachel Zegler!!

‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: Tom Blyth Set to Play Young Coriolanus Snow in Prequel!!

Lionsgate‘s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has found its young Coriolanus Snow. Tom Blyth, recently known as the titular outlaw in Epix‘s Billy the Kid, will step into the role of the young president-to-be in the prequel film to one of the biggest film franchises out there. Based on Suzanne Collins‘ most recent #1 New York Times bestseller, the film is … Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: Tom Blyth Set to Play Young Coriolanus Snow in Prequel!!

‘Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Sets November 17, 2023 as Release Date!!

Lionsgate has laid claim to November 17, 2023, which will see the release of their Hunger Games prequel film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The film will adapt the novel of the same name, which was written by the original trilogy author Suzanne Collins and released in May 2020. The book covers the early days of the Hunger Games universe, with a young Coriolanus … Continue reading ‘Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Sets November 17, 2023 as Release Date!!

‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film to Begin Production in 2022!!

A prequel film to the Hunger Games series is in the early stages of development, and Lionsgate hopes to start production in the first half of 2022. Based on Suzanne Collins‘ book, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the film will be about Coriolanus Snow at 18, years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem. The news comes from Lionsgate‘s chairman Joe Drake, … Continue reading ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Film to Begin Production in 2022!!

‘Hunger Games’: Francis Lawrence Returning to Direct Prequel Movie!!

It’s officially official: the Hunger Games prequel movie is happening. Ever since Lionsgate wrapped up its four-movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ bestselling book trilogy, there’s been talk of some sort of continuation. The franchise grossed over $3 billion at the box office, and you don’t leave that kind of money on the table. So when Collins announced she had written a prequel book called The … Continue reading ‘Hunger Games’: Francis Lawrence Returning to Direct Prequel Movie!!

‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Book Coming in 2020; Lionsgate Already Planning Movie Adaptation!!

The Hunger Games franchise isn’t finished just yet. Over a decade after Suzanne Collins first published The Hunger Games, the first in a trilogy of massively popular dystopian sci-fi novels, the author is returning to the franchise for a prequel story. Scholastic announced today that Collins is writing an untitled Hunger Games prequel novel set in Panem 64 years before the events of the original … Continue reading ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Book Coming in 2020; Lionsgate Already Planning Movie Adaptation!!

‘The Hunger Games’ Director Developing AI Horror-Drama ‘Basilisk’ for FX!!

Horror on TV has been blowing up in a big way. It’s not just the fact that AMC has both The Walking Dead and the increasingly fascinating Fear the Walking Dead, but also Guillermo del Toro‘s The Strain, which has quickly grown into one of the most entertaining series currently on TV. That’s not even mentioning the (canceled) elephants in the room, such as Penny … Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games’ Director Developing AI Horror-Drama ‘Basilisk’ for FX!!

Star Wars continues to break records, while Hateful Eight opens below expectations @theBO!!!!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens added another $88.3 million in its third weekend, topping the previous record for a third frame by 29%. This morning’s estimate brings the film’s domestic total to $740.2 million in 17 days. While that is an amazing feat, The Force saw a steeper drop (-40.8%) and that leaves it short of the all-time domestic box office record. Once again, the … Continue reading Star Wars continues to break records, while Hateful Eight opens below expectations @theBO!!!!

Star Wars continues to break records, while Daddy’s Home, Joy open well, Concussion fair & Point Break remake bombs @the BO!!

With the largest second weekend of all-time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has now grossed more than $544 million domestically and another $546 million internationally, totaling over $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales in just twelve days. Along with five other new wide releases, it also sits atop the second largest weekend of all-time with the top twelve films grossing over $285 million as Daddy’s … Continue reading Star Wars continues to break records, while Daddy’s Home, Joy open well, Concussion fair & Point Break remake bombs @the BO!!

Star Wars shatters records with $238M opening while Dilwale & Bajirao Mastani break into the U.S BO!!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens stormed the box office and walked away with an estimated $238 million in its first three days domestically (including $57 million in Thursday night “previews”) along with another $279 million internationally for a massive $517 million worldwide opening. Suffice to say, this shatters the domestic box office opening weekend record of $208.8 million set by Jurassic World earlier this year, … Continue reading Star Wars shatters records with $238M opening while Dilwale & Bajirao Mastani break into the U.S BO!!

‘Mockingjay’ stays on top fourth week in a row as ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ goes off shore @ the BO!!

Look, I know we all want to talk about Star Wars: The Force Awakens but we’re not quite there yet. Besides, most of the films in this weekend’s top ten have already been badly overshadowed by Star Wars 7, so why insult them further by stealing their last moment in the sun? Don’t worry, we’ll get to the force in just a bit. But first, … Continue reading ‘Mockingjay’ stays on top fourth week in a row as ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ goes off shore @ the BO!!

Mockingjay holds on to the top position, while horror film Krampus opens big @the BO!!

This year’s post-Thanksgiving frame won’t go down as a blockbuster by any means but, then again, it very rarely does. The total box office take at this time last year was just $78.2 million, making it one of the worst weekends in a very uneven year. This year’s $94.7 million total looks robust by comparison – especially because four movies (instead of 2014’s one) made … Continue reading Mockingjay holds on to the top position, while horror film Krampus opens big @the BO!!

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance. My Take – So here it is at last, a conclusion to the widely popular franchise depicting Katniss Everdeen’s epic & tragic journey. … Continue reading The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) Review!!

The Hunger Games finale marks the lowest opening of the franchise at the BO!!

It looks like The Hunger Games is not going out on a high note. The final installment in the blockbuster franchise was headed for the lowest domestic opening in the series’ history. Sadly, Katniss did not turn things around in time to avoid that conclusion. According to studio estimates, Mockingjay – Part 2 earned $101 million in its first three days in theaters. That’s 16% … Continue reading The Hunger Games finale marks the lowest opening of the franchise at the BO!!

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Official Trailer is out!!

Synopsis – After being symbolized as the “Mockingjay”, Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol. Director – Francis Lawrence Starring – Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Check out the trailer: Continue reading The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Official Trailer is out!!

Check out the teaser of ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’!!

Synopsis – After being symbolized as the “Mockingjay”, Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol. Director – Francis Lawrence Starring – Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Check out the teaser: Continue reading Check out the teaser of ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’!!

Best Hollywood Movies of 2013!!!

1. Gravity Cast- Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris Director- Alfonso Cuarón Plot- A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space. Our take- To be frank, I was not a fan of Sandra Bullock or George Clooney, I had decided not to watch this film, boy am I happy I changed my decision!!Big science fiction … Continue reading Best Hollywood Movies of 2013!!!