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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: Press Conference with Actors Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer and Josh Andrés Rivera

During times of extraordinary societal conflict, people’s personal morals are often put to the test. The screen adaptation of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, the prequel to the dystopian action franchise The Hunger Games, explores how Panem’s past, including the rise of the titular games, impacts the conscious of young Coriolanus…

Universal Pictures to Distribute Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic

Universal Pictures International has snared distribution rights to Michael, Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson that will star his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the title role. The deal was announced on Tuesday by Universal and Lionsgate. According to the pact, Universal will handle global distribution outside of Japan. Lionsgate will take care of domestic…

Movie Review: Liam Neeson Once Again Achieves Retribution Against Villain Targeting His Family in Latest Intense Action Thriller

Remaining calm and finding a way to regain power over an unforeseen, harrowing circumstance that has become beyond their control is the ultimate goal for most people, especially when the situation involves their family. That motivation to recapture and maintain the leverage in a conflict is the driving force of Liam Neeson‘s protagonist of Matt…

Lionsgate Involved in Plans to Produce ‘Monopoly’ Film

Lionsgate is poised to pass go on a film based on the Monopoly board game, now that the production studio is acquiring Hasbro’s eOne business interests. Hasbro has long been the owner of the iconic Depression-era game that was originally manufactured by Parker Bros, which based it on a game invented by Lizzie Magie in…

Lionsgate Reportedly May Acquire eOne from Hasbro

Lionsgate may be on the verge of acquiring Entertainment One (eOne) from Hasbro, according to Deadline. eOne is a TV and film studio that generated The Rookie and Yellowjackets, among other productions. Speculation is reportedly “intensifying” over the possible acquisition, given that Hasbro will be releasing its second-quarter earnings on Thursday of this week. The…

‘Dirty Dancing’ Sequel’s Theatrical Release Date Delayed Due to WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes

The theatrical releases of Dirty Dancing 2 has been delayed by a year-and-a-half, due to the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Deadline is reporting. The movie’s distributor, Lionsgate, is pushing the follow-up’s distribution date from February 9, 2024 to the summer of 2025. The direct sequel to the Oscar-winning 1987 romantic dancing drama Dirty Dancing…

Joy Ride : Press Conference with Actors Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, Sabrina Wu and More!

Synopsis : The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess;…

Sisu : Exclusive Interview with Writer/Director Jalmari Helander 

Synopsis : During the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu”, this…

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) Official Trailer

    Lionsgate has dropped a new trailer for its prequel film “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” at CinemaCon.  It’s been 8 years since “The Hunger Games : Mockingjay-Part Two” hit theaters, bringing the story of Katniss Everdeen and the Hunger Games to an incredible conclusion. The new trailer tributes Lucy Gray…

Film Review: Ray Romano Once Again Battles Family Drama with Relatable Humor in Feature Film Directorial Debut, ‘Somewhere in Queens’

Family gatherings can be a source of comfort and inspiration or tension-fueled conflict for many people. Parents often have aspirations for their children to lead the the life they deserve, while also wanting to celebrate their achievements, but the older generation’s expectations can hinder their descendants’ happiness. Actor-comedian Ray Romano is infusing his personal knowledge…

Lionsgate Reportedly Developing Stephenie Meyer’s ‘Twilight Saga’ Into a TV Series

Twilight, the acclaimed vampire romance saga, will soon be dawning on your TV screens, thanks to Lionsgate Television, which is developing Stephenie Meyer’s five-part book series known as The Twilight Saga. The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter and confirmed by other sources. According to press reports, Sinead Daly will be writing the…