Written by John Edward Betancourt Truly, there are few movie franchises that have captivated us over the past decade or so in a powerful manner, more than The Hunger Games. For this unique dystopia story, based on the series of novels by Suzanne Collins simply grabbed hold of us with its incredible story, incredible setting, and outright majestic characters. Since they harbor qualities, we relate to, and they give us reason to believe in them, and of course… we have no problem cheering for them to topple the evil in front of them. Simply because Panem represents the worst of us. But of course, our fascination with this franchise goes beyond the core concepts that drew us in, for the world-building of Panem is something that calls to us often. For we’ve long been curious how it was founded, and why it transformed into the nightmare that Katniss Everdeen had to fight against and well, we got some answers regarding that last fall when The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes arrived in theaters. But alas, not everyone received those answers because not everyone had the chance to see it, but thankfully, STARZ is working to fix that. Since they let it be known today that this feature will air exclusively on STARZ starting on May 14th of this year, and well… to properly offer this news the respect it deserves, here are all the details regarding this announcement and a promo to boot, as we prepare to return to Panem and explore it further, only on STARZ. ‘ STARZ is pleased to announce it will be the exclusive home to Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes beginning May 14, when it begins streaming on the STARZ app. It will premiere on the STARZ channel at 9:00 pm ET. The film, a fascinating prequel to the immensely popular Hunger Games franchise, details Coriolanus Snow's life as a young mentor looking to make a name for himself, nearly 70 years before he became the villainous President Snow we all know from Katniss Everdeen’s adventures. Starring Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes was released in theaters in November 2023 and grossed over $338 million worldwide. The Hunger Games franchise has grossed over $3.3 billion at the worldwide box office. Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (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 (Zegler), the girls' 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’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird, and who is a snake. Directed by Francis Lawrence, The Hunger Games franchise stars Tom Blyth (Benediction), Golden Globe® winner Rachel Zegler (Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, West Side Story, 2022), Emmy® Award winner Peter Dinklage (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, “Game of Thrones,” 2019), Hunter Schafer (“Euphoria”), Josh Andrés Rivera (West Side Story), Jason Schwartzman (Asteroid City), and EGOT winner Viola Davis (Emmy® for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, “How to Get Away with Murder,” 2015; GRAMMY® for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording, Finding Me, 2023; Oscar® for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Fences, 2017; Tony® for Best Actress (Leading Role - Play), Fences, 2010). About STARZ STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company. About Lionsgate Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 20,000+ title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.’
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