ya novel adaptations

Watch The First Teaser For THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT Right Now!

The next chapter in the cinematic installation of author Veronica Roth’s popular YA sci-fi action romance series is about to unfold with the release of the new sequel adventure, The Divergent Series: Insurgent. Filling in where Divergent helmer Neil Burger left off, director Robert Schwentke now sits in the chair with returning leads, actress Shailene Woodley and actor Theo James among a recurring and growing cast that will expand the epic story of a dystopian future where rebels fight back against an autocracy that has split society into five factions to maintain post-war order. It’s a story that already has and will continue to test the limits of our heroes on through the next two releases of Allegiant: Parts 1 and 2 which Schwentke is reportedly tapped to direct as well. SYNOPSIS: THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT raises the stakes for Tris as she searches for allies and answers in the […]

Production For THE FIFTH WAVE Is Underway!

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Continuing to adhere to the appeal of young adults, expect another entry into the live-action YA PG-13 genre with upcoming action adventure flick, The 5th Wave. The book franchise from author Rick Yancey is part of a pending trilogy of its own and may even follow suit on the big screen if this one is successful, and it very well may be, considering the popularity of films like the current Hunger Games saga and Divergent series films. The new film has been developing at least since about 2005 when it was breweing over at Warner Bros., but the project evidently ended up languishing and it eventually ended up where it is now at Sony Pictures, who as of last week kicked off principle photography ahead of the film’s slated January 29, 2016 release, and with actress Chloë Grace Moretz seeking her return to the action fray outside of her more […]

Watch The Full Trailer For THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1

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Young adult bookworms have had their eye on actress Jennifer Lawrence for a few years now as she’s morphed into a cinematic success story. Not only does she lead one of Hollywood’s biggest action franchises to date, but she’s also a Guiness 2015 World Record holder, which undoubtedly pleases the folks at Lionsgate ahead of the upcoming release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. The film is an epic story of love in a time of war pitting young archer Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) in the crosshairs of a post apocalyptic future dictatorship led by President Snow whose annual life-or-death gaming events have been Panem’s only means of suppressing its masses, until now. SYNOPSIS: The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the […]

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 Gets A New Katniss Poster

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Less than three months away from the upcoming release of the first of director Francis Lawrence‘s two-part live-action finale, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, fans now have a new glimpse of actress Jennifer Lawrence as lead character Katniss Everdeen. The poster is just one of a batch of teaser posters for the upcoming films which have since gone viral throughout the end of the summer. Check them all out below the latest teaser, and stay tuned for more updates! H/T: Panem Rebellion

THE MAZE RUNNER Gets A Limited IMAX Release This September!

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YA novel-based action adventure thrillers continue to remain popular in film with the forthcoming release of Wes Ball’s directorial debut, The Maze Runner. Over a year since filming on-location in Louisiana, the production stayed well in touch the fans online, hosting Q & A’s, garnering attention at conventions and showcasing promotional art ahead of the film’s release, in addition to showing exclusive trailers and clips now available online. As it stands, all hopes for the announced sequel, The Scorch Trials, which Ball himself hopes to begin shooting this Fall, rests on the film’s hopeful success upon its release in Taiwan, North America and the United Kingdom. And this week, IMAX Corporation is adding a bonus for fans and followers of author James Dashner’s book series and the upcoming film. Read on, and check out the latest trailer and clips just beneath! LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; […]

The New Teaser For THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 Unites Panem With A Glare Of Tyranny

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For those wondering whatever happened to Peeta Mellark, you can find a small hint in the latest campaign teaser for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, featuring Josh Hutcherson with Donald Sutherland in the role of President Snow. The film is the first of the two part finale of the trilogy with Part 1 releasing in the U.S. on November 21. SYNOPSIS: The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and a nation moved by her courage. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by […]