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We’re finally getting some real information about the new Hunger Games Movie coming out in 2023. The movie will be based on the last book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

If you need a recap of the book because it’s been so long since you read it, you can read our previous post on The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (the book).

The movie will be released by Lionsgate, the same as the previous movies. This is a good thing because we should see some continuity in terms of production value. It will star Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler. The U.S. release date is slated for November 17, 2023.

A short synopsis from Lionsgate:

Return to The Hunger Games, the landmark film franchise that has earned over $3 billion globally, with Lionsgate’s adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ #1 New York Times Bestseller The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy Gray’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird, and who is a snake.

Are you excited about a new Hunger Games movie? We definitely are!!

Watch the trailer below.

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Edited: The book is now on sale!!

Scholastic has just announced a new Hunger Games book entitled “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” The book is due to be released May 19, 2020. When news was first released about the book, it was being called “Untitled Panem Novel.” What do you think the name indicates?

I can’t believe after all this time that we are finally getting a new book!

The book is actually a prequel to the other Hunger Games books, meaning that it takes place 64 years before the other books. It will feature the 10th Hunger Games, many years before Katniss, Peeta, and Gale. This time period is 10 years after “The Dark Days,” or the war that destroyed Panem and resulted in the country as we know it in the Hunger Games trilogy.

Lionsgate had previously teased us that there might be other movies in the works, but that could have happened even without a new book release. We’re excited that Suzanne Collins will still be behind the series.

Take a look at the cover above. The press release states that the cover captures the “inner and outer” conflict that lies at the heart of the book. “The mockingjay has returned, but at a new angle…which is very much in line with the story that Suzanne Collins is telling.”

More information from Amazon:

Ambition will fuel him.
Competition will drive him.
But power has its price.
It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute.

The odds are against him. He’s been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined — every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute . . . and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.

 

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Hunger Games Shirts

 

Cafepress is running a huge 30% off sale today for April Fool’s Day. Just use code NOJOKE30 to take 30% off most of their products. We LOVE their personalized Hunger Games collection. Some of my personal favorites:

  • Mellark Bakery Mug
  • Mockingjay Hanging Tree Women’s Shirt
  • Snow White Rose Tote Bag
  • Down with the Capitol Shirt
  • Katniss Everdeen 2016
  • You Love Me: Real or Not Real Necklace
  • District 12 Shirt

Check out their whole collection today and take advantage of this great deal!

 

 

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Hunger Games 4 Film Set

The set Hunger Games fans have been waiting for will be here soon! You can pre-order now The Hunger Games: Complete 4 Film Collection on DVD or Blu-ray. Amazon will start shipping it on March 22.

What is included in this awesome set? All 4 movies PLUS over 14 hours of special features. Special features include:

  • Deleted scenes from all of the movies
  • Audio commentaries
  • Music videos
  • New and pre-released featurettes

Even  if you already have the first 3 movies, this Collector’s set will be well worth the $35-49 (depending on whether you order DVD or Blu-ray).

If you want to order just the Mockingjay Part 2 DVD, that is available for $19.99 and includes the digital copy.

Have you pre-ordered your Mockingjay Part 2 yet? Will you be getting the Complete Film Collection with the special features?

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Mockingjay Bracelet

Choxi is running a big $2 liquidation sale today and one of the items is a Mockingjay bracelet! We’ve seen good deals on these before but never as low as $2!

The bracelets are “Twined Genuine Leather” and are still available in the following colors: Black, Blue, Brown, Pink, Red. The Mockingjay emblem itself is made of bronze alloy.

The sale will run through January 30 or when they sell out, whichever comes first. At this price, you can get them in every color!

Visit Choxi for more information.

 

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Hunger Games Calendars $10 Plus Free Shipping Today

Calendars.com is running a great deal today and you can score the 2016 “World of Hunger Games” calendar for only $10.49 plus free shipping. Regularly $14.99 plus shipping, their entire site is on sale today plus they are offering free shipping on EVERYTHING. In addition, if you spend a total of $50, you get an […]

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30% Off Any Hunger Games Books Today

Amazon is running a HUGE deal on books today. You can get 30% off any book with coupon code HOLIDAY30. It’s valid on print books only and can be used only one time per customer and account. The maximum discount is $10. There are a LOT of different Hunger Games books that you can use it […]

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Hunger Games Mockingjay App (New!)

The Hunger Games App has been given an upgrade for Mockingjay Part 2. The new app revision was released October 22. The app has been renamed “The Mockingjay App” and is available both through the iTunes App Store and Google Play. What will you find in the app? There are a few main sections: Capitol […]

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Mockingjay Bracelet $5 Plus Free Shipping

I was shopping around on the Rosewe site today and came across this Mockingjay-inspired color block bracelet. I saw similar ones on Amazon, but the shipping was crazy high or was going to take over a month. This one is on sale for only $4.69 PLUS you get free shipping! There isn’t a whole lot […]

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Funko Hunger Games Pop! Vinyl Figures

Are you ready for what might be the cutest Hunger Games merchandise ever? Funko is adding to its Pop! Vinyl Figure collection an entire set of figures based on the Hunger Games movies. Up first are 4 different Katniss figures (Bow and Arrow, Girl on Fire, Mockingjay, and Wedding), President Snow, Effie Trinket, and Peeta […]

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