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Mayim Bialik, Haim Saban, Uzo Aduba Among Signatories To Letter Condemning Anti-Israel Rhetoric After D.C. Jewish Museum Shooting
A letter from entertainment industry group Creative Community for Peace calling for the rejection of extremist anti-Israel rhetoric and the spread of misinformation has been signed by more than 400 in the Hollywood community. Mayim Bialik, Haim Saban, Billy Ray, Uzo Aduba, Julianna Margulies, Diane Warren and Dean Cain are among the signatories to the letter, which was released Thursday and written after the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers last week on the steps of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. More from Deadline Benedict Cumberbatch, Dua Lipa, Riz Ahmed & Annie Lennox Among 300 Signatories Of Letter Calling On UK PM Keir Starmer To Act On Gaza Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, David Cronenberg & Javier Bardem Join 380 Cinema Figures In Open Letter Condemning Silence Over Gaza – Cannes Billy Ray Returning To 'Hunger Games' Franchise, Will Adapt Prequel 'Sunrise On The Reaping' - CinemaCon 'Hamas, Iran, and their allies and ideological sympathizers in the West have flooded the world with their hateful lies and antisemitic incitement since October 7 — lies designed to demonize Israel, the Jewish people, and their supporters,' reads the letter. The letter also calls out the release of other statements signed by entertainment figures condemning Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, saying that 'some well-meaning celebrities and public figures have been manipulated by this constant stream of misinformation, which they have also helped to amplify.' 'We call on all our colleagues to reject this extremist rhetoric and the spread of misinformation so that we can all work toward a future in which all Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace and dignity,' the CCFP letter adds. 'For the past 600 days, the anti-Israel movement has espoused an unrelenting stream of extremist rhetoric to demonize Israel and anyone who supports the country — it's a toxic mix of distortion, bigotry and incitement,' CCFP chairman/co-founder David Renzer and executive director Ari Ingel said today. 'Given the power of social media, it's incumbent on entertainers and public figures, with their ability to influence millions around the world, to use their platforms responsibly. Without a course correction, we will only see more hate, more violence, and more innocent people targeted simply for being Jewish.' Here's their full letter: We, the undersigned, are saying enough! Enough with the lies, and enough with the Iran, and their allies and ideological sympathizers in the West have flooded the world with their hateful lies and antisemitic incitement since October 7 — lies designed to demonize Israel, the Jewish people, and their well-meaning celebrities and public figures have been manipulated by this constant stream of misinformation, which they have also helped to May 21, 2025, we saw that these lies can have deadly consequences when two young people were murdered outside a Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., as the perpetrator chanted 'Free Palestine' — a chant that has now become a call to is horrific — where far too many civilians suffer — which is why even though Hamas launched wars against Israel in 2008, 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2021, the wars were the gruesome Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, changed the suffering of civilians in Gaza is a strategy of Hamas, with one Hamas official stating that it is 'a small price' to Russia launched its war on Ukraine, it was the women and children that went underground in the metro system for safety while the men fought above contrast, in Gaza — after Hamas launched their genocidal war on Israel — it was their fighters who went underground into the Gaza 'metro,' while leaving women and children above ground to be used as their human is a war Hamas started, and one that they can end by releasing the hostages, by laying down their arms, thereby freeing the Palestinians of Gaza from their tyrannical rule as Hamas refuses to relent on their demand to have all of the land between the river and the sea cleansed of Jews, as they state in their own charter:'The Day of Judgment will not come about until Moslems fight Jews and kill them. Then, the Jews will hide behind rocks and trees, and the rocks and trees will cry out: 'O Moslem, there is a Jew hiding behind me, come and kill him.' (Article 7).The anti-Israel campaign shares this anti-Israel campaign refuses to hold Hamas accountable for the death and destruction caused by their illegal and repeated use of hospitals, mosques, schools, and UN facilities to launch attacks and shield their command anti-Israel campaign refuses to acknowledge that the vast majority of 'journalists' pumping out propaganda in Gaza are, in fact, members or supporters of the terrorist organizations themselves — even joining Hamas on October 7th to help broadcast their massacre inside Israel to the anti-Israel campaign spreads the antisemitic blood libel that the Jewish state – and all the Jews that support Israel – are bloodthirsty, intentionally targeting civilians, and committing 'genocide.'The anti-Israel campaign makes outrageous claims — such as Israel seeking to murder 14,000 babies in a 48-hour period — claims so egregious they should collapse under the weight of its own absurdity. Yet, these claims are amplified by the media, in addition to celebrities who share this disinformation to their millions of followers on social anti-Israel campaign claims that Jews are colonizers, when they are indigenous to the land of Israel and have the right to self-determination in their historical homeland as enshrined by the UN reject all these reject the anti-Israel movement co-opting every social justice cause — outrageously claiming that to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community, or with anti-racist, anti-colonialist, anti-Islamophobic and anti-antisemitic movements, is to stand against is all done to paint Israel — and Jews around the world — as embodying the world's ultimate evils. This is call on all our colleagues to reject this extremist rhetoric and the spread of misinformation so that we can all work toward a future in which all Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace and Ingel, Executive Director, Creative Community for PeaceAaron Bay-Schuck, CEO/Co-Chairman Warner RecordsRakefet Abergel, ActorMichael Abrams, Talent Manager, Constellation Media GroupJason Adelman, VP, Brand Innovators LabsOrly Adelson, Former President of ITV Studios, AmericaMarty Adelstein, CEO, Tomorrow StudiosDan Adler, ProducerUzo Aduba, ArtistShir Aharon, Talent ManagerJillian Apfelbaum, Head of Film, Sandbox Entertainment GroupMichael Auerbach, Partner, Jackoway AustenDean Bahat, Attorney, Ziffren Brittenham LLPAndrea Ballas, VP Communications, CBS/ParamountCraig Balsam, CEO, RT IndustriesGary Barber, ExecutiveEve Barlow, WriterJackie Barrie, A&R ExecutiveJonathan Baruch, President, RainRichard Baskind, Partner & Head of Music, Simons Muirhead & BurtonAton Ben-Horin, Executive VP A&R, Warner Music Group/CEO, Plush Bercovici-Artieda, Director/Producer, EQUINOX DREAM PROJECTAdam Berkowitz, Founder and President, Lenore Entertainment GroupMayim Bialik, Actor, Writer, Producer, Sad Clown ProductionsSharon Bialy, Casting Director/Co-Owner, Bialy/Thomas & AssociatesHillary Bibicoff, Transactional Entertainment Attorney, Feig Finkel LLPDavid Bickel, Writer/ProducerAllison Binder, Partner, GGSS&CJoshua P. 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Elle Fanning Joins Hunger Games as Young Effie Trinket
We know Elle Fanning is going to be in highly anticipated projects like Death Stranding 2 and the next live-action Predator movie, but she's also signed up to be in one of the most prevalent movie franchises in modern day— The Hunger Games . As per the official announcement, Fanning has been cast in the role of Effie Trinket in the upcoming prequel Sunrise on the Reaping . Check out the post: Effie Trinket. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – in theaters November 20, 2026. — The Hunger Games (@TheHungerGames) May 20, 2025 The role of Effie was originally played by Elizabeth Banks in the films, and besides being the escort for Katniss and Peeta, she was also known for her lavish outfits—what with being a local of the Capitol. Although Effie did buy into the Hunger Games' system and the Capitol propaganda, she still ended up working for the rebellion and helping Katniss with her revolutionary image even after she left the Capitol stage. As for the prequel, Effie is said to be Haymitch's stylist when it comes to the Games. It's worth noting that Effie also has a younger sister Prosperina who appears in the book, but it's not clear if she will have a role in the movie yet. When it comes to the casting of Fanning, a lot of people think that she was a great choice. If you've watched her on The Great , you'll know that she's used to being in very intricate costumes—perfect for a character like Effie. The Sunrise cast continues to be filled up, and it's exciting to come back to another era of the franchise with a whole new batch of familiar characters. Catch The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping when it comes out Nov. 20, 2026.
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23-05-2025
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These Side-By-Side Photos Of The "Hunger Games" Prequel Actors Next To The Original Cast Will Make You Do A Double Take
With The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping casting announcements rolling out, many fans of the franchise have been excited to see who's playing the younger version of their favorite characters. Honestly, these casting directors deserve a raise, because their decisions are *chef's kiss*. Here are 9 side-by-sides of the Hunger Games prequel characters vs. the original actors: the original movies, Effie Trinket — the District 12 tributes' escort to the Hunger Games — was portrayed by Elizabeth Banks. She told Behind the Lens, "It's really fun to watch yourself disappear in the movie every day, and watch Effie appear. It required a full transformation. I never knew how old she was, in reading the book. She could be 30, or she could be 100. I imagine, in the future, life expectancy is long, and they use crazy plastic surgery. Who the hell knows what's going on? So, I really wanted her to be ageless. Gary's [Ross] one real note was, 'I imagine Joel Grey in Cabaret for her face.' That was our jumping off point and why we ended up with the rough skin and the gnarliness of that." In Sunrise on the Reaping, fan favorite casting choice Elle Fanning will play the younger Effie. Elizabeth told People, "I'm super excited. I texted the producers as well, and I think she's perfect." Here's a side-by-side: role of Haymitch Abernathy, District 12 victor and Katniss and Peeta's mentor, was originated by Woody Harrelson in the first four movies. He told HuffPost, "That was kind of a discussion between Gary [Ross, the director] and I, because I always wanted to make Haymitch more drunk and debauched, but Gary wanted to keep a rein on it so that it wasn't too much like that. In other words there are times when he had to get down to business so, yes, that had to be properly pitched. Me, I am always in general ready to go over the top with it, so it is helpful to have a director like Gary bringing me back." Joseph Zada is set to star as the younger Haymitch in Sunrise on the Reaping. In a statement, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president Erin Westerman said, "The Hunger Games franchise has long been a launching pad for remarkable young actors, and Jo and Whitney [Peak, who will play Lenore] carry that legacy forward with incredible heart, depth, and fire. After auditioning hundreds of gifted performers from around the world, these two stood out — not just for their talent, but for the emotional truth they brought to these iconic roles." Here they are side by side: the original four movies, Caesar Flickerman — the host of the Hunger Games — was played by Stanley Tucci. He was very involved with developing the character's iconic look. Stanley told the Hollywood Reporter, "I was in London making a movie, and we knew what we wanted the fellow to look like. Then we experimented with stuff. I said, 'I'd like to try teeth. I'd like to try some noses. I want him to have a tan. We have to really make it look like he has plastic surgery.'" In Sunrise on the Reaping, recent Oscar winner Kieran Culkin will play a younger Caesar. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president Erin Westerman told People, "Kieran's scene-stealing presence and undeniable charm are perfect for Caesar Flickerman, the sickeningly watchable host of Panem's darkest spectacle. Stanley Tucci made Caesar unforgettable — and now Kieran will make the role entirely his own." Here they are side by side: Snow was portrayed by Donald Sutherland in the four original Hunger Games films. He told GQ, "Nobody asked me to do it. I wasn't offered it. I like to read scripts, and it captured my passion. I wrote them a letter. The role of the president had maybe a line in the script. Maybe two. Didn't make any difference. I thought it was an incredibly important film, and I wanted to be a part of it. I thought it could wake up an electorate that had been dormant since the '70s. I hadn't read the books. To be truthful, I was unaware of them. But they showed my letter to the director, Gary Ross, and he thought it'd be a good idea if I did it. He wrote those wonderfully poetic scenes in the rose garden, and they formed the mind and wit of Coriolanus Snow." In The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Tom Blyth starred as the younger Coriolanus Snow. He told Variety, "I don't think I anticipated how emotionally taxing the role was going to be. I was like, 'I'm part of a big blockbuster franchise. This is gonna be fun!'" In the same film, Dexter Sol Ansell played the character as a child. He told Young Entertainment Mag, "When I first started acting, I never thought I would be on the red carpet, it was such a big pleasure, and in The Hunger Games, it was so amazing." Ralph Fiennes is set to play President Snow in Sunrise on the Reaping. Donald Sutherland died in 2024. In a press release, producer Nina Jacobson said, "We wanted to honor Donald Sutherland by having one of this generation's greatest actors play President Snow." Here they are side by side: Snow, a Capitol stylist and cousin to Coriolanus, was played by Eugenie Bondurant in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2. She told the Tampa Bay Times that, when she first stepped onto the set of Tigris's shop, "I started crying. It was beautiful. Everything was pulled together, and the set designer said, 'Do you know how long we've been waiting for this? For you to be here?' She said this is the only bright moment in the entire movie." Here's Eugenie out of costume. In The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Hunter Schafer played the younger version of Tigris. She told Entertainment Tonight, "Tigris kind of feels like the first character piece I've really done that's not like a teenage girl who is kind of like one step away from who I am. It was like a challenge for me." In the same movie, Rosa Gotzler portrayed Tigris as a child. Here's a side-by-side of Eugenie and Hunter: And here's Rosa with Hunter: 3 victor Wiress was played by Amanda Plummer in Catching Fire. Maya Hawke will play a younger Wiress in Sunrise on the Reaping. Here they are side by side: the original series, Head Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee was played by Philip Seymour Hoffman. He'd filmed most of his scenes for Mockingjay — Part 2 before his death in 2014, but he wasn't able to film what was meant to be an emotional scene opposite Katniss. So, Heavensbee's final words were read to her in a letter. Director Francis Lawrence told the Guardian, "I regret to have that…label of it being his last film. Because obviously, there's not quite enough of him in it. I would have liked his role to be larger." In Sunrise on the Reaping, Jesse Plemons — who actually played Philip's onscreen son in The Master — will play the younger version of Heavensbee. Erin Westerman told Variety, "Jesse is one of the most talented actors of his generation, with a proven record of picking his roles selectively. We are honored that he has chosen to bring his own take to one of the most fascinating figures in Panem, and feel that his previous collaboration with Philip Seymour Hoffman makes it all the more special. His Plutarch will be both a tribute to the character fans have already come to know and a portrayal he makes his own. We can't wait for audiences to see it." Here's a side-by-side: the first four movies, District 3 victor Beetee Latier was portrayed by Jeffrey Wright. He told SlashFilm, "I liked that his primary weapon was his capacity to think, and that he was less a fighter than a tinkerer. I thought that was interesting in the first movie, in Catching Fire, that among all these warriors there's an inventor. It just seemed contradictory and curious to me. And then I think I was attracted to his sense of responsibility to his fellow citizenry, to the cause, and his loyalty to the ideals behind this rebellion." Kelvin Harrison Jr. will play the younger Beetee in Sunrise on the Reaping. Here's a side-by-side: finally, Mags Flanagan, District 4 victor and Haymitch's mentor, was played by Lynn Cohen in Catching Fire. She told the Detroit Free Press, "First of all, I had the joy of working with three of the most beautiful young people. All my scenes were with Jennifer [Lawrence] and two gorgeous males. I was carried on the back of one of them [Sam Claflin, who played Finnick], up and down mountains. When I auditioned, I auditioned on Skype. The first thing they asked was, 'How much do I weigh?' I said, 'I don't know, 90 pounds?' I didn't realize I had to be on someone's back all the time. Then they asked, 'How strong are you?' I said, 'Oh, me? I'm strong like a bull.'" Lili Taylor is set to play the younger version of Mags in Sunrise on the Reaping. Here's a side-by-side: What do you think of these casting decisions? Do you agree, or would you have chosen someone else for one of these roles? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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22-05-2025
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'Hunger Games prequel Sunshine on the Reaping makes the franchise more exciting than ever'
The Hunger Games may have changed the game back in 2012 but the franchise has never been more exciting than it is right now, with the upcoming release of prequel Sunrise on the Reaping. The forthcoming movie follows the experience of Haymitch Abernathy (originally portrayed by Woody Harrelson, next played Joseph Zada) when he was reaped into the 50th Hunger Games, where all districts had to produce double the amount of tributes for the deadly event. It explains how the character came to become the broken man he is during the events of the original trilogy, and why he was so determined to tear down the Capital and its leader President Snow. In recent weeks Lionsgate has announced several members of the cast, the most recent names include Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Jesse Plemons, Maya Hawke, and Ralph Fiennes as iconic characters Caesar Flickerman, Effie Trinket, Plutarch Heavensbee, Wiress, and Coriolanus Snow. Sunrise on the Reaping has gathered possibly the best cast humanly possible for the film, not only are all the actors spitting images of their predecessors (or should we say successors) they are also all some of the best in the business. These are actors who are all currently at the top of their game, a who's who of the hottest talent in Hollywood and a cast that feels almost too good to be true. The original trilogy had a fantastic troupe of actors, don't get me wrong — we will never forget the wonderful work of the late great Donald Sutherland and Phillip Seymour Hoffman — but the movies were a star-making vehicle for Jennifer Lawrence. Sunrise on the Reaping just feels different. The Hunger Games franchise is already established as a pinnacle of success in Hollywood, and that means the creative team are making some really exciting choices when it comes to the prequel. It's bold and unexpected, Culkin playing a younger version of Stanley Tucci? That wasn't on my 2025 bingo card, but words can't describe my excitement at seeing the Oscar winner camp it up as Caesar. And don't get me started on Fiennes, he is an acting powerhouse and if anyone is capable of matching Sutherland's villainous presence on screen it's Fiennes. The actor will certainly deliver President Snow's epic monologues with panache whilst expertly conveying the subtle malice of the man, he's already proven more than capable of it with roles like Lord Voldemort. Then there's actors like Fanning and Plemmons, two actors who have been on fancasts for years to play Effie and Plutarch. The studio are clearly well in tune with what their audience want, and are ready and willing to do whatever it takes to deliver the best version of this story as possible. Speaking of the story, as the second prequel in a franchise it might seem surprising to those unfamiliar with The Hunger Games world that this is exciting and not a cash grab. But that's the thing, it is perhaps the most exciting story author Suzanne Collins could have delivered because it is Haymitch's origin story — a character beloved by fans, and whose experiences readers have been begging to know for years. Finally Collins has delivered, and Sunrise on the Reaping certainly doesn't disappoint with its intense and dramatic plot. I will not elaborate on the ins and outs of the story here though, that would spoil the movie for anyone who hasn't read the book. But to see the story come to life on screen is a really exciting prospect. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the first prequel which centred on President Snow's life, was a smash hit at the box office, and given Sunrise on the Reaping's cast so far (and the fact it focuses on a fan favourite character) it's likely to repeat this success in November 2026. I, for one, can't wait to see what Collins and director Francis Lawrence, who has helmed every film since 2013's Catching Fire, deliver with Sunrise on the Reaping. And, honestly, I hope to see many, many more stories within the world of Panam to come, because it feels like The Hunger Games franchise has so much more to give, and can only go up from here. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will land in cinemas on 20 November, 2026.
Geek Girl Authority
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
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THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING Finds Its Effie Trinket in Elle Fanning
Highlights The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping now has the younger counterpart for one of the franchise's most popular characters. Elle Fanning will play Effie Trinket. Fanning had been rumored to play Haymitch Abernathy's stylist and escort for the 50th Hunger Games. Her casting is hot on the heels of the Lionsgate adaptation finding its President Snow and Louella. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Chins up, smiles on — Effie Trinket has entered the arena. The cast for Lionsgate's film adaptation of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping continues to grow, with Elle Fanning as the latest addition. Fanning's casting as Effie Trinket has churned through the rumor mill for weeks, but now we have confirmation. In Suzanne Collins' bestselling prequel novel, Trinket is Haymitch Abernathy's stylist and escort leading up to the 50th Hunger Games. RELATED: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Has Its Wiress and Beetee This news comes hot on the heels of a slew of casting announcements over the past week, including Ralph Fiennes boarding as iconic villain President Snow, Molly McCann as Louella and Iona Bell as her 'Capitol-assigned lookalike Lou Lou.' The Cast So Far In addition to Fanning, McCann, Bell and Fiennes, here's the roster for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping thus far: Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Lili Taylor as Mags and Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow. Franchise veteran Francis Lawrence will return to helm the film, directing from a script by Billy Ray. Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson will produce under their Color Force banner. RELATED: Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping Here's a synopsis per Deadline : 'Published March 18, the latest installment in Collins' dystopian YA book series revisits the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games , starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. The story centers on 16-year-old Haymitch, a clever and resourceful boy from District 12, who's unexpectedly chosen for this edition of the games, which will feature a deadly twist: twice the number of tributes, with 48 children sent into the arena to battle for their lives.' Fanning's most recent credits include last year's eight-time Oscar-nominated film A Complete Unknown as Sylvia Russo and the title role as Catherine in Hulu's The Great . She can next be seen in the comedy-drama Sentimental Value , poised for release on August 20, and the sci-fi-horror flick Predator: Badlands , debuting on November 7. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping hits theaters on November 20, 2026. THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING Enlists Jesse Plemons Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
