Sci-Fi Hunger Games Prequel | Lionsgate

[Drizzle]

I'm actually intrigued now after watching the trailer, if anything for the cast alone. Dinklage, Davis, Schwartzman...not too shabby.

 

[Iceman]

I’m interested, not a bad trailer.

 

[Filmfreak]

It looks like a bad Netflix series to me.

 

[KaijuDude1992]

I'm not even the biggest fan of this franchise outside of Catching Fire which I remember being pretty awesome at the time, but I actually really enjoyed that trailer and I'm already loving the tone.

The cast for this looks great as well.

 

[Iceman]

I'm not even the biggest fan of this franchise outside of Catching Fire which I remember being pretty awesome at the time, but I actually really enjoyed that trailer and I'm already loving the tone.

The cast for this looks great as well.

Same here. I'd not call myself a fan but I like watching them. This trailer has done enough to interest me and get me to give it a chance.

 

[psylockolussus]

I like the retro look of the opening stage in which the games start.

 

[LoganPool]

Had no idea Jason Schwartzman was in this, and I was 100% convinced that this was a de-aged Stanley Tucci...

Excellent casting!

 

[Drizzle]

Not sure if I'll watch it in theaters but I'm definitely going to check it out. As with the first trailer I'm still in based on Davis, Dinklage and Schwartzman alone.

EDIT: The YouTube link to the trailer isn't working so here's a Twitter link.

 

[#root]

Ok, that actually looks pretty good. Viola looks incredible.

 

[Link]

The book is surprisingly excellent, so I guess my expectations for the film are rather high as well. It does look good and the cast is top-notch.

 

[psylockolussus]

Nice cast. Looks well made, production wise.

Its been a long time since the last Hunger Games (the film and the actual game on screen), so this is a must - see for me in the cinemas.

May the odds be ever in my favor!

 

[ComicChick]

Trailer looks good. I’ve not read this yet. Haven’t decided if I wanna read it or go in blind.

 

[scarlet-witch]

I finally gave in and put myself on the waitlist at my local library for this book. The trailers just got me.

.... I hate myself.

 

[ComicChick]

I finally gave in and put myself on the waitlist at my local library for this book. The trailers just got me.

.... I hate myself.

Physical copy or digital?
If the former, you may be able to get it faster if you try to check out the ebook from your library.

Libby app is great

 

[Arnold Rimmer]

The use of The Hanging Tree in that latest trailer gives me chills every time I watch it. Absolutely fitting considering the monster we know Snow becomes.

And yeah, the book is a great example of a prequel done right. It helps that it's just a one-off story, unlike what George Lucas pulled with Star Wars. Also, in case you're worried that Snow's gonna be portrayed as sympathetic, don't. This is the tale of the start of his rise to darkness and it's told very naturally. Given how Panam is governed, he was ALWAYS going to turn out the way he does. He just was smart enough to use that path to his advantage.

 

[scarlet-witch]

Physical copy or digital?
If the former, you may be able to get it faster if you try to check out the ebook from your library.

Libby app is great

I had the opposite problem! I've been on the waitlist for an e-book for a while, but I'm able to pick up the physical book today. That never happens to me.

 

[scarlet-witch]

Update: Read the book and it was actually really good.

 

[Idreamofdemetri]

Watching the movie for Viola Davis. Hope it has the success of all the previous films.

 

[Filmfreak]

Watching the movie for Viola Davis. Hope it has the success of all the previous films.

It is currently projected to make 90-142 million overall in the US, which would be around what the previous films did just in opening weekend. It has a relatively small budget for a blockbuster though, so it could still end up making money.

 

[psylockolussus]

Its a 1 and done prequel. So I don't think it has the same pressure as a movie intended to be the first of many.

I hope it earns at least $100 million in North America.

 

[OrbOfConfusion]

Well, that's good for them at least.

‘Hunger Games’ Prequel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Lands SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement

“The Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” has received an interim agreement from the actors guild – meaning stars Rachel Zegler, Viola Davis and Peter Dinklage are clear to promote the film before it premieres in theaters Nov. 17.

So far, more than 100 films including A24’s “Priscilla” and “The Iron Claw,” as well as Michael Mann’s racing drama “Ferrari,” have obtained interim agreements amid the SAG-AFTRA strike. To get an interim agreement, producers must operate independently from companies belonging to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and agree to terms proposed by the guild in its negotiations. Since Lionsgate, which is backing “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” is not part of the AMPTP, its films are eligible.

 

[Filmfreak]

How come they got it this late?

 

[psylockolussus]

No idea. Ideally it should have been out, 1 to 2 years after Mockingjay Part 2. But at least, they still made it and didn't split 1 book into 2 films.

 

[psylockolussus]

I've seen this yesterday and unfortunately I didn't enjoy it that much especially the last part.

Spoiler

This film is divided in 3 parts, Part 3 is where Snow becomes a "peacekeeper" and it lasted for about 30 minutes. The film isn't entertaining anymore once the Games ended. The female lead ghosted Snow, not really a good resolution to their story.

I wonder if this and Mockingjay focused on the games like the first two, would have been better?

 

[Kane52630]

‘Hunger Games: Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes’ Looks To Sing $100M+ Worldwide Opening – Preview

In what will be a revived week for moviegoing after the actors strike and heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is looking …

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