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EntertainmentThe Hunger Games director gives wild Wonka comparison for Viola Davis character

The upcoming Hunger Games prequel will give us Viola Davis in style as Volumnia Gaul in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. With a wardrobe inspired by Willy Wonka. Davis’ Volumnia Gaul character is a ruthless Gamemaker responsible for engineering experiments. All to make the annual Hunger Games more brutal in Panem. Although Dr. Gaul […]

EntertainmentThe Hunger Games movies, ranked

“The Hunger Games” franchise, a cinematic adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ iconic book series, captivated audiences worldwide. Over four films, it brought the dystopian world of Panem to life and propelled Jennifer Lawrence to stardom. The book series, which garnered a massive fan following upon its debut in 2008, raised the bar for young adult dystopian […]

EntertainmentFirst ever stage play adaptation of The Hunger Games set for London premiere

Actors will have to worry about breaking a lot more than a leg who are cast to perform as tributes in the first-ever stage adaptation of The Hunger Games in London. The play, which will be based on Suzanne Collins’ first book in the mega-popular series — The Hunger Games — will premiere in the […]

EntertainmentThe Hunger Games: Who is Tom Blyth playing in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes?

Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler will share the screen in the upcoming prequel ‘The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.’ In the film, Zegler is the District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird. While Blyth will play the role of young Coriolanus Snow before he becomes president of Panem. Now, we know so much […]

EditorialsThe Hunger Games: Who is Rachel Zegler playing in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes?

Another Hunger Games is upon us and Rachel Zegler will take on the role of Lucy Gray Baird. Lucy Gray is a tribute from the poverty-stricken District 12 chosen to participate in the annual Hunger Games. The movie delves into the origins of ‘The Hanging Tree’ first sung by Zegler’s character. Plus, how it’s passed […]

EntertainmentConfused when The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes takes place? We got you

You might believe that Suzanne Collins, the author of The Hunger Games, had concluded the tale of politics, drama, and adventure when we last saw Katniss and Peeta living peacefully with their family. However, there’s more to the Hunger Games story, as ‘The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ uncovers the events preceding President Snow’s rule […]

EntertainmentThe Hunger Games star rushes to co-star Rachel Zegler's defense in NSFW Instagram comment

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star Tom Blyth has co-star Rachel Zegler’s back. The Instagram comment In an Instagram post, Blyth can be seen defending Zegler and her upcoming Snow White project. FilmUpdates on X (formerly Twitter) captured the exchange but doesn’t detail which post this was. “Can you deliver a […]

EntertainmentRachel Zegler's Hunger Games prequel single gets promising release update

Rachel Zegler performed a song for her upcoming film, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. The track got a promising new update. In a new social media post, The Hunger Games announced that Zegler’s song, “The Hanging Tree,” will be released on Friday, October 20. Lionsgate UK’s Instagram account commented on the […]

EntertainmentHunger Games team will only do more spin-offs under one condition

With the release of the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, one may ask themselves: What other characters can get spin-offs or prequels? There are plenty, to be clear. Two possible candidates are Finnick (Sam Claflin) and Haymitch (Woody Harrelson). However, the team behind the films would only do so under […]

EntertainmentHunger Games director compares Jennifer Lawrence and Rachel Zegler's characters

Francis Lawrence — who has directed ever Hunger Games film since Catching Fire — recently compared Jennifer Lawrence and Rachel Zegler’s characters. Speaking to Empire, Lawrence discussed Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and her personality. “Katniss was an introvert and a survivor,” he said. “She was quite quiet and stoic, you could almost say [she was] asexual.” […]

EntertainmentThe Hunger Games news: Jennifer Lawrence hilariously fires back at rumors about prequel cameo

Jennifer Lawrence made herself a household name when she played Katniss in the Hunger Games film series, but the actress has a hilarious response to those asking if she’ll appear in the forthcoming prequel film, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Next Live with Andy Cohen, Lawrence was […]

EntertainmentThe Hunger Games producer teases 'different' and 'fresh' prequel

This November, a Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, releases in theaters. The Rachel Zegler-led prequel is set decades before the main series, and franchise producer Nina Jacobson has teased the upcoming film and its different visual style. Speaking during a presentation at CineEurope, Johnson said that Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes […]

EntertainmentJennifer Lawrence offers herself as tribute, '100 percent' willing to do another Hunger Games

Jennifer Lawrence, renowned for her role as Katniss Everdeen in the highly successful Hunger Games film franchise, has expressed her eagerness to return to the beloved character. While promoting her new comedy No Hard Feelings, Lawrence shared her thoughts on reprising the role that catapulted her to stardom, she revealed during an interview with Variety. […]

EntertainmentHunger Games: Peter Dinklage, Viola Davis wow in first-look trailer

The long-awaited trailer for the Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, has finally arrived, and Peter Dinklage’s performance is already garnering praise. The prequel features Viola Davis and Peter Dinklage in the roles of Volumnia Gaul, Head Gamemaker, and Casca Highbottom, respectively, Yahoo reports. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and […]

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