(L to R) Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow and Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird in ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.’ Photo Credit: Murray Close.
Lionsgate won’t fairly have the identical variety of large movies to tout in comparison with its greater studio rivals, nevertheless it has some stable performers. Could there be chatter in regards to the success of ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ and a stay up for spin-off ‘Ballerina’, which stars Ana de Armas?
And, in fact, the corporate is headed again to the world of ‘The Hunger Games’ later this 12 months for a prequel.
Team Lionsgate kicked off by mentioning their two upcoming titles –– as on this week –– with ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ and ‘Sisu’ earlier than turning to the forthcoming remainder of the 12 months and past…. Which considerably surprisingly turned out to be a sizzle reel or imagery and logos that allotted with many of the slate.
(L to R) Rachel McAdams as Barbara Dimon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.’ Photo Credit: Dana Hawley.
Among the films we will count on?
‘About my Father’ (May twenty sixth), a brand new comedy drama starring Robert De Niro, horror spoof ‘The Blackening’ (June sixteenth), raucous comedy ‘Joy Ride’ (extra on that in a second), ‘Wonder’ spin-off ‘White Bird’ (August 18th) and ‘The Expendables 4’ (September 22, which solely confirmed a emblem, however guarantees extra motion with style legends and new faces).
Plus, there’s ‘Ordinary Angels’ (October 13), which stars Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson and is impressed by the true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies a whole neighborhood to assist a widowed father save the lifetime of his critically unwell younger daughter. And lastly within the reel, ‘Saw X’, which arrives simply in time for Halloween on October twenty seventh.
First up, one of many biggies…
‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’
(L to R) Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird and Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow in ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.’ Photo Credit: Murray Close.
This prequel to the massively profitable film collection that starred Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen returns us to the dystopian world of Panem (the place battle has led to very large shortages and “Districts” ship “Tributes” to compete in deadly video games to distract the populace.
This time, nonetheless, the story is about many years earlier than the time of Katniss and focuses on a youthful Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth –– enjoying the character who will ultimately turn out to be Donald Sutherland’s merciless President Snow). At this level, the final hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud household that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.
With the tenth annual Hunger Games quick approaching, the younger Snow is alarmed when he’s assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the woman tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray instructions all of Panem’s consideration by defiantly singing throughout the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he may be capable of flip the chances of their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy Gray’s race towards time to outlive will in the end reveal who’s a songbird, and who’s a snake.
‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ shall be in theaters on November seventeenth.
A brand new poster appeared on display, which was quickly adopted by the primary trailer for the film which you can see beneath.
It’s suitably epic, with the likes of Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage and Jason Schwartzman all concerned, and even a vocal cameo for Donald Sutherland –– pointing to a possible bookend for the film –– who reminds us that “it’s the things you love the most that destroy you.”
But that was it for the film; no star energy and little else talked about.
‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ shall be in theaters on November seventeenth.
“Everyone hungers for something.”
Next up, one thing all-together ruder and extra chaotic…
‘Joy Ride’
(L to R) Stephanie Hsu as Kat, Sabrina Wu as Deadeye, Ashley Park as Audrey, and Sherry Cola as Lolo in ‘Joy Ride.’
As talked about, Lionsgate is hopeful for brand spanking new comedy ‘Joy Ride’, directed by ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ co-writer Adele Lim and starring Ashley Park, Sherry Cola and ‘Everything Everywhere’ Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu.
Written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong & Teresa Hsiao, Joy Ride is a narrative of id and self-discovery specializing in 4 unlikely pals who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime worldwide journey. When Audrey’s (Park) business journey to Asia goes sideways, she enlists assistance from Lolo (Cola), her irreverent, childhood finest buddy who additionally occurs to be a sizzling mess; Kat (Hsu), her faculty buddy turned Chinese cleaning soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin.
This one no less than had the on-stage assist of producer Seth Rogen, who confirmed up (in a distinct outfit from the Paramount presentation) to enthuse in regards to the film and the way it was the primary comedy he watched after pandemic lockdowns and the way a lot of a reduction it was to see somebody making one after the lengthy, darkish slog.
And that was just about it for discuss of the movie –– since Lionsgate screened it for the CinemaCon crowd.
Director Adele Lim on the set of ‘Joy Ride.’ Photo Courtesy of Lionsgate. Copyright © 2023 Lionsgate.
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