Scholastic is set to release suzanne collins hunger games prequel book. Map of bones movie comes to life at lionsgate variety. Hunger games prequel novel arriving in 2020, lionsgate. A hunger games prequel film is in the works heres what to expect. Starz is developing a new drama series titled ascendant, which is based on the divergent films from the movie division of parent company lionsgate. Suzanne collins arrives at the premiere of lionsgates the hunger. The tv series is an origin story set a generation before the events of the. New suzanne collins prequel novel in the hunger games. Lionsgate to develop patrick rothfuss the kingkiller. Stephenie meyer, author of the twilight book series, clinched a deal with lionsgate, a canadian. Lionsgate acquires rights to magic tree house book series.
Lionsgate has closed a complex multiplatform rights deal the pick up the kingkiller chronicle, the bestselling fantasy book series by patrick rothfuss the deal sets up the simultaneous. Untitled panem novel, to her bestselling book series set for release on may 19, 2020. Ascendant, as a tv movie followed by a spinoff series. Jun 17, 2019 she had said little about her plans in recent years, beyond telling a gathering at the 20 bookexpo publishing convention that she was working on a new series. Having built their biggest year on the back of the hunger games, lionsgate built the popularity of ya dystopia movies and then saw it wear out, even by the point of 2015s mockingjay part 2. Hunger games movie prequel eyed by lionsgate hollywood. Divergent 2014 shailene woodley, kate winslet lionsgate. Lionsgate has acquired the movie rights to the magic tree house book series and is developing multiple liveaction films to be released by its summit entertainment label. Try amazons cinemaworthy coming of age pic troop zero. Heres what an animated john wick series could look like. Lionsgate film and television properties also support a global network of. The pale horseamazon studios next agatha christie mystery series is here.
Lionsgate followed that up with a june purchase of international movie group, inc. American entertainment company based in santa monica, california, to executive produce a new. Lionsgate announced today that the studio will honor the communal experience of watching movies in movie theaters and support the people who make those. The dystopian adventures of katniss everdeen captured the worlds imagination upon release in 2008, mixing classic young adult themes with the spirit of george orwells 1984 and a healthy dose of science fiction. The books were alright but i didnt care for the movies at all. Lionsgate picks up rights to the chaos walking young adult.
Join us and our host jamie lee curtis for 4 nights of free movies as we celebrate everything that we love about cinema, and support the people who make our theaters so extraordinary. Nov 27, 2018 rapperactor commons overall deal with lionsgate tv is bearing more fruit in the form of an adaptation of a recently discovered zora neale hurston book. Even better, a cinematic adaptation to the new novel is already being eyed by. Lionsgate, of course, successfully adapted collins original hunger games trilogy into four box office phenomenons. Jan 01, 2018 2018 lionsgate movie releases, movie trailer, posters and more. Lionsgate movies 2018 every lionsgate movie coming out in 2018. The tv series is an origin story set a generation before the events of the first novel. Lionsgate eyeing hunger games prequel film based on new book. Feb 04, 2016 lionsgate has acquired the movie rights to the magic tree house book series and is developing multiple liveaction films to be released by its summit entertainment label the movies are.
Collins is working on a prequel to her blockbuster series the hunger games trilogy. Jun 17, 2019 lionsgate is eyeing a hunger games prequel movie as trilogy writer suzanne collins has a new novel set for release in may 2020. Wonder if lionsgate going to make the movie rated r, griffin was a fucking brutal killing machine. Img, a bankrupt film distributor previously invested in by guber and yorktown securities, for its film library. Hunger games prequel novel arriving in 2020, lionsgate in talks. Based on the bestselling series by veronica roth, a teenage girl shailene woodley in a world divided by factions based on virtues discovers shes a divergent, and then learns of a plot to have all of her kind killed. It will arrive nearly a decade after the previous book in the series. Kingkiller chronicle movie, tv show in works variety. Lionsgate acquires film rights to magic tree house book series.
In addition, the kushiel book series deals with eroticism and the. Nov 20, 2019 swimming with sharks will infest the shortform waters. Feb 04, 2016 lionsgate has a history of acquiring book series for children and young adults, and the studio previously adapted the hunger games franchise and the first two installments in the divergent series. Today, scholastic announced that suzanne collins will release a new hunger games prequel novel next spring. The untitled panem novel is set 64 years before the series.
Lionsgate is making a monolith movie, based on the comic book series. The company owns summit entertainment, codeblack films, vodmultiplatform lionsgate premiere, anchor bay films and lionsgatetelevisa joint venture pantelion films, as well as has an alliance with independent company roadside attractions. Lionsgate acquires rights to intriguing book series, chaos. More hunger games and twilight movies planned at lionsgate. The hunger games prequel book out 2020, movie in the works. Jun 17, 2019 now its time for the hunger games series to go back in time, and its been announced that series author suzanne collins has completed a new prequel novel thats ready for a 2020 release. Lionsgate plans hunger games movie prequel alongside book. Just 10 days ago, the walt disney company announced its new schedule due to current events and we were wondering whether the soul release date.
Having built their biggest year on the back of the hunger games, lionsgate built the popularity of ya dystopia movies and then saw it wear out, even by the point of 2015s mockingjay part 2, the. Lionsgates motion picture group encompasses eight film labels and more than 40 feature film releases a year. The hunger games books appeared on the new york times. Wasnt expecting a new book, i thought the series was done for. Quibi has ordered a lionsgateproduced drama series that will be a contemporary update of the 1994 movie. This is something that feig proved adept at as he snatched up rights to and adapted during his time at summit entertainment and lionsgate book series.
Jacqueline careys kushiels legacy series optioned by lionsgate. On april, 2005, lionsgate spun off its canadian distribution unit into a new distribution unit called maple pictures under the direction of two former lionsgate executives. Hunger games prequel book and movie adaptation revealed. Lionsgate to develop patrick rothfuss fantasy series for movies, tv and video games 2 movies, tv, and games could all be coming. Games novel series and timed for the reaping of the tenth hunger games. Check out the full slate of releases coming from lionsgatesummit in 2019. Lionsgate partnered with panamax films in 2005 to make movies for the latino market which only produced two films. Lionsgate wins rights to fantasy book series kingkiller. We are absolutely thrilledas both readers and publishersto introduce the devoted fans of the series and a new. Suzanne collins to publish hunger games prequel novel in. But this book, which does not yet have an official title and is currently going by untitled panem novel, wont be. Nyc lionsgate park, hunger games attractions canceled ew. Bestselling the hunger games author suzanne collins has a new book in the series coming out in 2020 from scholastic.
Other efforts to start a new young adult franchise based on a book series have included. Lionsgate films formerly known as cinepix film properties is an american film production and film distribution studio, headquartered in santa monica and founded in canada, and is the flagship division of lionsgate entertainment. Lionsgate says its ready for another hunger games film. Author suzanne collins is working on another book in the hunger games series. The hunger games may be in session again on the big screen, as lionsgate is eying a prequel film based on suzanne collins upcoming novel.
Lionsgate and american greetings properties announced a new home entertainment distribution agreement for the new cgi animated tv series care bears. Lionsgate has bought a pitch by hoodwinked creatorproducer hardy howl films to turn the classic tomie depaola childrens book series strega nona into a feature. Imgs ceo peter strauss became president of lions gate entertainment, inc. Given the time period of the book, lawrencewho is quietly in need. Lionsgate circling hunger games prequel film based on. Strange adventuresadam strange takes center stage in new comic book series. In recent years, movie studios have attempted to capitalize on the popularity of lionsgates the hunger games series by adapting a number of properties based on young adult book series, particularly those set in scifi dystopian futures. Lionsgate is hoping it has a monster hit on its hands with the adaptation of suzanne collins young adult novel the hunger games now the studio has pulled another book series. As the proud home of the hunger games movies, we can hardly wait for suzannes next book to be published, studio chairman joe drake said when news of a new book first broke back in june.
Sep 26, 2016 in recent years, movie studios have attempted to capitalize on the popularity of lionsgate s the hunger games series by adapting a number of properties based on young adult book series, particularly those set in scifi dystopian futures. Hunger games prequel movie is happening, book is coming first in 2020. Jun 17, 2019 new hunger games prequel announced for 2020, movie adaptation also in the works lionsgate has been working closely with author suzanne collins on the film. Jun 17, 2019 the hunger games may be in session again on the big screen, as lionsgate is eying a prequel film based on suzanne collins upcoming novel. Author mary pope osborne will executive produce along with her husband will osborne. Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programm. By matt porter lionsgate has picked up the rights to patrick rothfuss fantasy book series the kingkiller chronicle. Mar 18, 2016 lionsgate is bringing the james rollins thriller map of bones to life with black panther writer joe robert cole on board to pen the script, variety has learned exclusive. The movies are based on the adventures chronicled in the 54volume magic tree house collection. Lionsgate is developing a movie, tv show and videogame based on patrick rothfuss fantasy series the kingkiller chronicle. Lionsgate is adapting the kingkiller chronicle into. As for president snow, the main antagonist of the series, he meets his end. The final outing was the lowestgrossing movie of the series, so it didnt exactly go out on the highest of notes, but that doesnt mean fans of the books and movies wont be excited to how. Horror chris rock explains why he wanted to tackle the new saw movie.
A new hunger games photo shows katniss everdeen taking aim with her iconic bow and arrow, and we explore the risks that lionsgate is taking on by transforming suzanne collins book into a blockbuster tentpole film. Lionsgate has only joined in with the comic book movie. Gods of egypt, for example, was a pricey flop at the domestic box office in 2016. Meanwhile, a movie based on the hunger games prequel book is now in the works at lionsgate, the distributor for the first four. At long last, the beloved childrens book series magic tree house will be a string of movies. Lionsgate movies, tv, starz, shows, games, channels, parks. Lionsgate has joined forces with fandango to launch the a night at the movies, a series of free films hosted by jamie lee curtis and featuring celebrity guests, to be streamed weekly on youtube. Lionsgate ceo jon feltenheimer says there are a lot more hunger games and twilight stories to tell on the big screen. On the front lines of the six day war pressfield, steven on.
Lionsgate is going all in with the kingkiller chronicle. Lionsgate releases trailer for new spy comedy the spy who dumped me. Map of bones movie comes to life at lionsgate with black panther writer exclusive lionsgate is bringing the james rollins thriller map of bones to life with black panther writer joe robert cole on board to pen the script, variety has learned exclusively. And now, lionsgate is ready to dip its toes back into the jennifer lawrenceled series one more time. Jun 18, 2019 it will arrive nearly a decade after the previous book in the series. It focuses on foreign and independent films and has distributed various commercially. Jul 03, 2019 the odds were not in favor of lionsgate opening a new york city theme park though the global movie studio had previously partnered with spanish amusement park company parques reunidos which. Author mary pope osborne has sold lionsgate the rights to her books. According to the hollywood reporter, the deal includes the simultaneous development of movies, television series, and video games. A major title in lionsgates movie library is eyeing a tv series adaptation at the companys new subsidiary, starz.
Jul 21, 2016 variety revealed that lionsgate is repositioning the franchise for television with plans to release the final installment, divergent. According to deadline, hunger games author suzanne collins is putting the finishing touches on a new prequel novel to the massively popular book series. Although the deal was filed under the film category, its not clear whether. Mar 18, 2020 it has been announced that lionsgate has pulled horror film antebellum, the sarah paulson thriller run and the chris rocksamuel l. In addition to the big names such as hunger games, lionsgate is milking some of its more obscure movies for its licensed theme parks. The first major studio in decades, lionsgate is a global content platform whose films, television series, digital products and linear and overthetop platforms. Lionsgate is at work on a possible hunger games prequel movie as trilogy writer suzanne collins has a new novel set for release in may 2020.
Feb 28, 2018 a rendering of lionsgate movie world, lionsgates first fullscale outdoor theme park that is set to launch in 2020 in jeju island, south korea. It is the largest and most successful minimajor film studio in north america. In a recent statement to the associated press, lionsgate chairman joe drake said, as the proud home of the hunger games movies, we can hardly wait for suzannes next book to. Lionsgate adapted four movies from collins trilogy, splitting the final hunger. The hunger games prequel book could be lionsgates next. Lionsgate is eyeing a hunger games prequel movie as trilogy writer suzanne collins has a new novel set for release in may 2020. Lionsgate has acquired the rights to the magic tree house book series, lionsgates cochairs rob friedman and patrick wachsberger announced thursday. A leading minimajor studio with a significant presence in the production and distribution of motion pictures. Lionsgate announced in 2015 that it was developing a movie, tv show, and video game based on the fantasy book series. Tales from a notsofabulous life by rachel renee russell, genuine fraud by e.
Lionsgate acquires film rights to magic tree house books. Lionsgate is already in talks to adapt the book, which will be set 64 years before the original, for a movie, thewrap reports. Lionsgate television, which is producing the show, will now shop the series to other outlets. The kingkiller chronicle series of books and novellas has sold 10 million. As the proud home of the hunger games movies, we can hardly wait. Dork diaries movie announced at summit entertainment. The first major new studio in decades, lionsgate is a global content leader whose films, television series, digital products and linear and overthetop platforms reach next generation audiences around the world. Lionsgate announced today that it has obtained worldwide rights to develop, produce and distribute films based on the awardwinning, bestselling and horror movies horror news. In addition to wide releases from its lionsgate and summit entertainment labels, the companys film business includes. The series is centered on the wizard kvothe, who survives a tragic childhood to become a notorious household name. Lionsgate news latest news on lionsgate times of india. A prequel movie is in the works, though jennifer lawrence is unlikely to appear. However, before the hunger games, lionsgate subsidiary summer entertainment had a massive yabased blockbuster franchise in the twilight saga. The hunger games prequel book being written by suzanne.
Common, lionsgate tv team for series from zora neale hurston. Oct 03, 2011 lionsgate is hoping it has a monster hit on its hands with the adaptation of suzanne collins young adult novel the hunger games now the studio has pulled another book series from the young. Also starring kate winslet, ashley judd and zoe kravitz. I have learned that starz is developing ascendant, a drama. List of theatrically released lionsgate films wikipedia. The magic tree house series is coming to the big screen lionsgate has acquired the rights to all 54 books in mary pope osbornes childrens series, and the studio has already started work on. Dont miss antebellum, i still believe and more of the newest lionsgate films coming soon to a theater near you. This is a list of films produced andor distributed by lionsgate. Lionsgate releases trailer for new spy comedy the spy who.
Lionsgate has acquired the rights to the magic tree house book series, lionsgate s cochairs rob friedman and patrick wachsberger announced thursday. Jun 17, 2019 lionsgate is eyeing a hunger games prequel film based on the upcoming novel by original trilogy writer suzanne collins. Hunger games prequel book releasing in 2020, lionsgate eying. The company owns summit entertainment, codeblack films, vodmultiplatform lionsgate premiere, anchor bay films and lionsgate televisa joint venture pantelion films, as well as has an alliance with independent company roadside attractions. Lionsgate is making a monolith movie, based on the comic book series by jimmy palmiotti and justin gray of paperfilms inc. The magic tree house book series is getting the big.
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