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Live Stage Show Of The Hunger Games Will Debut In 2016

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“The Hunger Games” is being adapted again, this time for stage. A live performance of the post apocalyptic tale will hit the stage in London sometime in 2016. However, this won’t be just any performance, a brand new theater specifically for this production is being built to house the performance.

The theater will be built next to London’s Wembley stadium. Tim Palen of Lionsgate has said that famed producer and Image Nation co-founder Robin de Levita and his collaborators are the perfect fit to bring “The Hunger Games” to the stage. He said,

“Their creative genius combined with world-class production values and state-of-the-art technology will provide a uniquely immersive experience for fans around the world.”

It is currently unclear how they will go about adapting the three-part novel series to stage. But in the meantime, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, in theaters worldwide on November 21st.

Listen to Mockingjay Single from Chvrches

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Chvrches has officially released their single for the soundtrack for the upcoming film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. The single is titled “Dead Air” and you can hear it below!

“Chvrches have released “Dead Air, their contribution to the Lorde-curated soundtrack. Mockingjay-wise, “Dead Air” follows Lorde’s “Yellow Flicker Beat” and The Chemical Brothers’ “This Is Not a Game.”

The soundtrack for Part 1 will also have tracks by Tove Lo, Grace Jones and Charli XCX, as well as a collaboration between Major Lazer and Ariana Grande.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 soundtrack is available for pre-order on iTunes and is expected to release on Nov. 17. Mockingjay – Part 1 hits theaters Nov. 21.

Listen to “Dead Air” in the player below.

Michael Bay Adapting “13 Hours”

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Michael Bay has reportedly has signed on to adapt the big screen version of Mitchell Zuckoff’s recently released novel, “13 Hours.”

The novel is officially described as follows:

“13 Hours” presents, for the first time ever, the true account of the events of September 11, 2012, when terrorists attacked the US State Department Special Mission Compound and a nearby CIA station called the Annex in Benghazi, Libya. A team of six American security operators fought to repel the attackers and protect the Americans stationed there. Those men went beyond the call of duty, performing extraordinary acts of courage and heroism, to avert tragedy on a much larger scale. This is their personal account, never before told, of what happened during the thirteen hours of that now-infamous attack.”

Chuck Hogan  has already gotten to work and adapted the screenplay for the project. Erwin Stoff is producing the film for Paramount Pictures.

Currently, “13 Hours” is supposedly being made with a smaller budget than Bay’s previous films are known for. There is no word on when production will begin or who the studio is eyeing to star.

Scarlett Johansson Offered Ghost in the Shell Role

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According to a report from Deadline, beautiful woman and all around great actress Scarlett Johansson is being offered the leading role in the upcoming big screen adaptation of Ghost in the Shell. The film is based on the manga series by Masamune Shirow.

Last year it was rumored that Margot Robbie was being eyed for the role but now it appears plans have changed as Johansson is in the leading eye for the starring role.

The series is a futuristic science fiction series where members of a covert ops unit that takes on technology-related crime.

Ghost in the Shell will be directed by Rupert Sanders who previously was responsible for Snow White and the Hunstman (as well as having an affair with star Kristen Stewart.) The script is coming from William Wheeler.

The manga series was insanely popular and has led to other adaptations already including several anime films, a TV series, and a series of video games with DreamWorks releasing the second anime film in North America.

Johansson has not been confirmed for the role but since her success playing intense battle type characters such as in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, it seems like she is a good candidate.

Warner Bros. Details Release Dates For Fantastic Beasts Movie Trilogy

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Warner Bros. has released some details about the plans for their project, the big screen adaptation of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” by J.K. Rowling. The “Harry Potter” spinoff was confirmed to be hitting theaters as a trilogy with this first film releasing on November 18, 2016. In this week’s announcement, Warner Bros. revealed that the part 2 and part 3 would come out in 2018 and 2020 respectively.

The screenplay for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is being written by author Rowling. The tale follows a character mentioned in the Harry Potter series called Newt Scamander as he journeys through New York City. It is set 70 years before the HP series takes place.

David Yates is returning as director of the series. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Fritz, who was at the conference this week, tweeted a cryptic note that said the series would be “at least” a trilogy. Could this mean there may be more films in the future?

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Trailer Released for “Mockingjay Part 1”

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In the first trailer for the upcoming third film in The Hunger Games franchise, we return to District 12 only to find there is nothing left. In the trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 we see the fate of District 12 after the events of the last film.

Katniss also returns to the remains of her home which had been bombed as well. The trailer is set against Lorde’s “Yellow Flicker Beat,” the song that was written specifically for the movie.

The film picks up immediately after Catching Fire with Katniss surviving the Quarter Quell. She finds herself in District 13 after she literally shatters the Games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 hits theaters on Nov. 21. Tickets for Mockingjay Part 1 go on sale Oct. 29. (There’s even a hashtag for it, #MockingjayTickets, in case your into that kind of thing.)

Watch the “Return to District 12” trailer below:

Wytches Comic Series Picked up by New Regency & Brad Pitt’s Plan B

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Images Comic series, “Wytches,” just debuted the first issue last week but according to Deadline, there are already plans by New Regency to adapt the comic book series into a feature film. The adaptation is being set up through Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B.

The series was written and created by Eisner Award winners Scott Snyder and Jock, who will serve as executive producers on the film.  The plot is officially described as follows:

“Across the globe, century after century, men and women were burned, drowned, hanged, tortured, imprisoned, persecuted, and murdered for witchcraft. None of them were witches. They died protecting a terrible and hidden truth: witches, real witches, are out there. They are ancient, elusive, and deadly creatures that are rarely seen and even more rarely survived.”

It is not surprising that there is already film interest in the series. It was announced this week that the first issue of “Wytches” had already sold out at the distributer level and would be heading into a second printing run.

There is no word yet on who the studio is eyeing to star in the adaptation or when production will begin but it will likely be sometime next year.

The Weinstein Company Adapting “Every Exquisite Thing”

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To be published novel, “Every Exquisite Thing,” is heading to the big screen courtesy of The Weinstein Company. The novel was written by “The Silver Linings Playbook” author Matthew Quick. The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

According to THR, “Every Exquisite Thing” follows a straight-laced female athlete “who starts to get in touch with her wild side after reading a cult classic novel.” The novel she reads is believed to be Oscar Wilde’s “The Portrait of Dorian Gray,” though this is unconfirmed at the moment. Though the novel contains the line “Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.” It seems to make sense.

Quick’s previous novel, “Silver Lining’s Playbook,” was also adapted by The Weinstein Company and ended up being  nominated for eight Academy Awards with star Jennifer Lawrence winning one for her performance in a leading role opposite Bradley Cooper. The 2013 novel from Quick, “Forgive Me,” has been optioned by The Weinstein Company as well.

“Every Exquisite Thing” will be published sometime in 2016. Production will likely not begin on the film until 2017 depending on when the book actually releases. There is no word on any other plans for the film in the realm of casting.

Solo LEGO Batman Film on the Way

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After the success of both this year’s The LEGO Movie and The LEGO Batman video game franchise, fans are finally getting a standalone LEGO Batman film!Will Arnett will be voicing Batman again in his gravelly and gloriously ridiculous voice.

The LEGO Batman film will likely be released sometime in 2017 but there is no confirmed released date. It appears likely that LEGO Batman will take the May 26, 2017 release date. Warner Bros. is reportedly fast tracking the film to replace the originally planned LEGO Movie sequel. The sequel is now being pushed to some unknown date.

Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller will produce again alongside Roy Lee and Dan Lin.

There is no word yet on what the plot of The LEGO Batman film will be but given the expanse of the Batman comic books there is a lot to choose from. There is also no word on who the villain will be.

Guardians of the Galaxy on Blu-ray Combo Pack 12/9

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This year’s most popular movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, is set to release on DVD and Blu-Ray Combo Pack on December 9, just in time for the holiday season!

The film earned over $645 million worldwide and recently passed the $300 million mark at both the domestic and international box offices. It opened domestically August 1 with $94.3 million to become the biggest August debut of all time and ultimately the biggest August release ever; it’s also the highest grossing film of the year and the first to surpass $300 million in 2014 domestically. After becoming the 10th straight Marvel Studios film to open at #1,Guardians of the Galaxy occupied the top spot domestically for four of its first six weekends in release.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe expands into the cosmos when brash space adventurer Peter Quill steals a coveted orb and becomes the object of a relentless bounty hunt. To evade his enemies, Quill forges an uneasy truce with Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon; Groot, a tree-like humanoid; the deadly assassin Gamora; and the revenge-driven Drax. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb, he must rally his ragtag band of misfits for a desperate battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy. Featuring amazing new characters and exclusive bonus features, this must-own blockbuster will have you hooked on a feeling… of pure adrenaline!

Guardians of the Galaxy stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, John C. Reilly, Djimon Hounsou, Glenn Close, and Benicio Del Toro.

Bonus Features for the DVD and Blu-Ray release include:

(Digital HD*, Disney Movies Anywhere, 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray)

  • Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
  • Making-of Featurettes
  • Exclusive Look at “Marvel’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron”
  • Gag Reel
  • Audio Commentary

 (DVD)

  • Exclusive Look at “Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron”
  • Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scene

The film was directed by James Gunn who also co-wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman.