On September 14, 2008 Scholastic Books released “Hunger Games”. Since its release there are 3.3 million copies in print in the United States, and it has been licensed in 41 countries. Lions Gate films announced today that it will be releasing the film adaptation on March 23, 2012. HeatVision Blog reported the following:
By going out in theaters in late March, Lionsgate is looking to prosper from spring break and the Easter holiday (Easter Sunday falls on April 8 in 2012). So far, Hunger Games has the March 23-25 weekend to itself.
While teenagers make up the core demo of the Hunger Games franchise—divided fairly evenly among females and males—Collins’ books resonate with adults as well.
Set in post-apocalyptic America, Hunger Games introduces 16-year-old heroine Katniss Everdeen, who must participate in a fight-to-the-death annual event called the Hunger Games. The battles are televised, and pit youths from each of the Capitol’s 12 Districts against each other.
Nina Jacobson is producing Hunger Games via her Color Force banner.
Lionsgate nabbed worldwide rights to the much-anticipated film project last year.
Ross (Seabiscuit, Pleasantville) is set to begin shooting the film in late spring or summer, although no cast has been announced, including the coveted role of Kantiss.
Hunger Games will open one week after Sony debuts 21 Jump Street (March 16, 2012), and one week before the bow of Warner Bros.’ Clash of the Titans 2.
Judging by the volume at which the book sold, the speed the Mrs. blasted through the trilogy, and by the release date scheduling, I think the film will do exceptionally well. I’m kinda feeling that we may have another book trilogy gone movie trilogy coming soon.
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