‘Ballad Of Songbird And Snakes’ Director On How Viral Meme Inspired Viola Davis’ Casting

Thania Garcia Rachel Zegler‘s vocals ring through “The Hanging Tree,” the first song to be released as part of the upcoming “Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” The orchestral title, out today via Geffen Records, first appeared as the second single from the soundtrack for “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” in 2014. Jennifer Lawrence, who played Katniss Everdeen, offered her vocals for the track that was originally written by Suzanne Collins and composed by Howard, Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz from the band the Lumineers.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Scarlett Johansson and a group of other A-listers gave a proposal to SAG-AFTRA leadership on Tuesday, which they hoped would help end the 98-day actors strike. But the proposal was rejected on Wednesday by the union’s negotiating committee, which is sticking to the demands it has spelled out over many weeks of negotiations. To understand why, it might help to delve more deeply into the proposal.

Thanks, George. But your proposal to take the cap off union dues in order to end SAG-AFTRA‘s strike isn’t legally compatible with the union’s contract.

Manchester United have a quick turnaround before their Premier League game vs Sheffield United.

There is a glimmer of hope for a bright future at Manchester United, and not just because the takeover saga looks to finally be coming to an end.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Thursday’s episode of ABC‘s Bachelor in Paradise.

Christopher Nolan is a huge fan of theatrical releases and Taylor Swift‘s business model for her film, The Eras Tour.

Martin Scorsese releases epic new film Killers Of The Flower Moon on Apple TV+, and has more projects up his sleeve.The legendary 80-year-old director’s new film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone and Robert De Niro, and is based on a series of murders in the Osage tribe in 1920s Oklahoma.Speaking to NME about the film, Scorsese said: “For some reason, the story stuck with me. And I think a lot of it had to do with the nature of the system that was created in Oklahoma at that time.

Eminem, Queen Latifah and Jay-Z among others, has passed away at 62.The producer, also known as Mark Howard James, passed away on October 19, three days before his 63rd birthday. DJ Premier first announced his death, with representatives confirming the news of his passing to Rolling Stone.No cause of death has been announced as of the time of writing.A post shared by @djpremierJames, who helped craft hits such as Queen Latifah’s ‘Wrath Of My Madness’, Jay-Z’s ‘Hard Knock Life’ and Eminem’s ‘Stan’, was born in New York City but established his career in New Jersey in the 1980s with the Flavor Unit, a crew whose luminaries included Queen Latifah and Chill Rob G.

Martin Scorsese‘s Killers Of The Flower Moon lands on Apple TV+ this week, and has a love story at its heart.The film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, is based on a series of murders in the Osage tribe in 1920s Oklahoma.DiCaprio plays Ernest Burkhart in the film, with his wife Mollie portrayed by Lily Gladstone. In the film, the pair are embroiled in a complicated and turbulent love story.In a five-star review of the film, NME wrote: “This is among Scorsese’s most important work.

Martin Scorsese‘s new epic Killers Of The Flower Moon on Apple TV+, Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Ernest Burkhart.DiCaprio is joined by Lily Gladstone and Robert De Niro in the new film, which is based on a series of murders in the Osage tribe in 1920s Oklahoma.In a five-star review of the film, NME wrote: “This is among Scorsese’s most important work. Popular music from the 1920s, Native American songs and Robbie Robertson’s bluesy score help round off this remarkable Western, a film that will linger in the minds of its audience for a long time.”With the new film out now, DiCaprio has multiple new projects to work on next, including more as part of his still-fruitful relationship with Scorsese.After the release of Killers Of The Flower Moon, DiCaprio will reconnect with Scorsese for new movie The Wager.Speaking to The Times, Scorsese confirmed that this will be his next project, and is based on the novel The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann, the same author who wrote the book that Killers Of The Flower Moon is based on.There is not a great deal of information available about Scorsese’s adaptation of the book, but The Wager concerns the real-life fate of the crew of the HMS Wager, a British navy ship wrecked off the coast of Chile in the mid-1700s.Another team-up between the legendary actor and director pair will come in a Teddy Roosevelt biopic, while other DiCaprio and Scorsese projects in the works include The Devil In The White City.The latter is an adaptation of Erik Larson’s 2003 book which concerns H.

Tom Brady is entering his influencer era. In a new Instagram video, Brady was joined by Nick DiGiovanni, a popular chef and social media presence who helped him make some stunning custom-made Nike sneakers.Tom Brady took a break to relax in the calm waters of Miami BeachTom Brady shows off his toned dad body and jet boards in Miami on his $6M yachtA post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady)The video features Brady and DiGiovanni watching an Instagram video of some influencers dying their white Nike sneakers with coffee. “Wow.

Sophia Bush‘s former marriage to Chad Michel Murray is making headlines right now amid the actress’ new relationship with soccer star Ashlyn Harris.

Scott Disick opened up about what he’s looking for in a romantic partner on the latest episode of The Kardashians.

Many stars, including Dianna Agron and Lauren Hutton, are out to celebrate the reopening of Giorgio Armani at Bergdorf Goodman!

separated for the past seven years — but don’t look for the quirky duo to ever get a legal divorce. In fact, we’re to believe the tell-all memoirist and the Oscar Night-troublemaker are back on track to a healthy “life partnership” — their words — and might even live in the same house again. No wonder fans are seemingly tired of trying to keep up with the pair’s antics, as demonstrated by the response to Will surprising Jada at her book tour stop in Baltimore on Wednesday night.

Mitski‘s My Love Mine All Mine has gone viral on social media and we’re so happy about that!

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Britney Spears didn’t know she was the other woman??

If Justin Timberlake really is “reeling” over the bombshells Britney Spears is dropping in her memoir, he only has himself to blame.

A Florida man doing whatever he could to cover up his lies about how much money he had? Sounds a little too familiar. Unfortunately this man’s actions included murdering his wife.

EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Television has promoted Lamar Chase to SVP, Current Programming. Reporting to EVP Current Programming Marie Jacobson, who heads the indie studio’s current scripted series department, Chase will continue to work alongside Morgana Cabrera-Rosenberg who was promoted to SVP, Current Programming in March.

Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon are such proud parents!

Xolo Maridueña is still a part of the DC Extended Universe. Maridueña starred in “Blue Beetle” earlier this year, becoming the first Latino lead in a superhero film.‘Blue Beetle’ star Xolo Maridueña discusses the film’s rare and real Latin repLatino-led ‘Blue Beetle’ ends ‘Barbie’ reign at the box officeDC’s co-ceo James Gunn, who’s writing and directing the upcoming “Superman” film, has revealed that Maridueña will still be a part of the new DC cinematic universe. “Xolo Maridueña will continue playing Blue Beetle in the DCU, as Viola Davis will Amanda Waller, and John Cena will Peacemaker,” he wrote on Threads, where he was answering some fan questions.

There will be continuity in the new DC Universe.

DC co-Boss James Gunn took to Instagram’s Threads to field fan questions, and in the process confirmed that Xolo Maridueña will continue to play Blue Beetle, Oscar winner Viola Davis will still be Amanda Waller and John Cena will remain Peacemaker.

The Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence has ruled out making any further films unless they are based on author Suzanne Collins’ original stories.Lawrence, who recently took on the forthcoming The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes which follows the younger years of Donald Sutherland’s future villain President Snow (here played by Tom Blyth) as he crosses paths with Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from District 12, was asked by Entertainment Weekly whether he would consider further movies featuring the characters Haymitch (Woody Harrelson) and the late District 4 victor Finnick (Sam Claflin).“I liked being part of the series originally because the stories are great,” Lawrence, who helmed three of the four original Hunger Games films, said. “But what was always gratifying was that they were always about something.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “The Hunger Games” film franchise is returning to the big screen after an eight-year hiatus with the upcoming release of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel film starring Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird and Tom Blyth as a young Coriolanus Snow. With one prequel down, Entertainment Weekly asked franchise director Francis Lawrence — who has helmed every installment except the first — and producer Nina Jacobson about making more, perhaps centered on fan-favorite characters such as Finnick (Sam Claflin) and Haymitch (Woody Harrelson). Their answers were similar: Only if author Suzanne Collins lays the groundwork.

Things were catching fire at Paris Fashion Week.

Viola Davis has been selected as one of the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.

An all-new trailer for “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” sees District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) meet her “rebel” mentor, a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth), for the first time.

Just two days after Sherri Shepherd kicked off the second season of her syndicated daytime talk show The Sherri Shepherd Show, Shepherd has tested positive for Covid.

What do you think about prequels? Are they boring history lessons that do nothing but fill in blanks and take away from the fun mystery of a franchise? Or are you someone who enjoys seeing the origins of your favorite characters in an attempt to discover how they reached the point where you know them best? Depending on how you answer that, your mileage may vary with “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” READ MORE: Fall Film Preview: 60+ Most Anticipated Movies To Watch As seen in the trailer for the new ‘Hunger Games’ prequel, ‘Songbirds & Snakes’ takes the audience decades into the past where we look at the formative years of a young Coriolanus Snow, the man who would grow older and become the villain of the original franchise.

Charna Flam Happy Hunger Games! Lionsgate has dropped the second trailer for “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” Based on Suzanne Collins’ prequel novel of the same name, the upcoming film follows a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth), who strives to revive his family’s legacy. In the midst of his efforts, he is tasked with mentoring District 12’s tribute and Panem’s favorite, Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler). Coriolanus works with Lucy to keep her alive in the Hunger Games, and he begins to battle between good and evil.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is coming!

Sherri Shepherd‘s show is back!