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Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Elle Fanning cast as young Effie Trinket in Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Elle Fanning has officially joined the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, taking on the iconic role of Effie Trinket. The Emmy-nominated actress will portray a younger version of the Capitol escort originally made famous by Elizabeth Banks. This upcoming prequel, based on the bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins, explores the 50th Hunger Games—also known as the Second Quarter Quell—24 years before the original series. Effie Trinket. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – in theaters November 20, 2026. — The Hunger Games (@TheHungerGames) May 20, 2025 Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group co-president Erin Westerman praised Fanning's casting, saying, 'Elle Fanning's presence is warm, sparkling, and full of depth. She was the undeniable fan favorite to step into Effie's early, formative years.' Joining Fanning in the cast are Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, and Ralph Fiennes as President Snow, among others. Francis Lawrence returns as director, with a script adapted by Billy Ray and production by Color Force's Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson. The film is set to release on November 20, 2026. The source novel has already seen remarkable success, selling 1.5 million copies in its first week globally—more than doubling first-week sales of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Fanning, recently seen in the Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown, will also appear in Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value and Apple TV+'s Margo's Got Money Troubles.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Now You See Me 3 Trailer: Why Was Mark Ruffalo Missing?
Fans noticed that Mark Ruffalo, who was supposed to reprise his role as Dylan Rhodes, didn't appear in the latest trailer of Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the third installment in the heist franchise marks the return of thieving magicians. While the over 2-minute clip showcased the major cast members, Ruffalo's absence from it has raised questions. So, why was the MCU star missing from the Now You See Me 3 trailer? Here are the details. No, Ruffalo doesn't appear in the Now You See Me 3 trailer. Ruffalo's Dylan Rhodes is a key character in the heist franchise, who was kept hidden in the trailer, and it might be for narrative purposes. The movie focuses on the Four Horsemen — Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel 'Danny' Atlas, Dave Franco as Jack Wilder, Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves, and Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney — set to conduct another dangerous and greatest heist. However, this time, they are joined by newcomers in this mission. Ahead of the trailer release, a glimpse of the third installment was provided earlier this month at CinemaCon. At the time, Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson addressed what fans could expect from the upcoming release. He said, 'We can't wait for audiences to discover what [Fleischer's] done with the third film, and thrilled he'll be making even more magic with us.' (via Variety) Yes, Ruffalo is confirmed to return in Now You See Me: Now You Don't. The MCU actor might be missing from the trailer, but since his return has already been confirmed, he'll likely show up in the movie directly. At the end of the second installment, Dylan and the Horsemen escape the law. He then visits Greenwich Observatory and meets Allen, Li, and Bu Bu. There, he learns that their leader, Thaddeus, and his father, Lionel, were partners in magic. After sorting things out among them, Thaddeus passes on his mantle to Dylan. Meanwhile, the Horsemen are guided to an entrance to find out more about the Eye. The post Now You See Me 3 Trailer: Why Was Mark Ruffalo Missing? appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Express Tribune
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Now You See Me: Now You Don't trailer teases return of Four Horsemen and new magician recruits
Lionsgate has officially released the trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don't, the highly anticipated third installment in the Now You See Me magician heist franchise. The film sees the return of the original Four Horsemen and introduces a fresh lineup of new faces ready to pull off an even bigger magical caper. Returning cast members include Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas, Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney, Dave Franco as Jack Wilder, and Isla Fisher reprising her role as Henley Reeves. Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman also return as Dylan Rhodes and Thaddeus Bradley, respectively. This marks Fisher's return to the series after missing the second film. New additions to the ensemble include Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa, Rosamund Pike, and Justice Smith, bringing a new energy to the franchise's signature blend of illusion and high-stakes heist drama. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film follows the once-retired Horsemen as they are drawn back into action for another elaborate mission. According to Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson, the studio was so impressed with the director's cut that a fourth installment is already in early development. The first look premiered earlier this month at CinemaCon, where Fleischer's vision for revitalizing the franchise was praised. The original Now You See Me debuted in 2013, followed by the 2016 sequel. Now You See Me: Now You Don't hits theaters on November 14, 2025.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ted Lim Joins Warner Bros Motion Picture Group As Chief Business Officer
Ted Lim has joined Warner Bros Motion Picture Group as Chief Business Officer, the studio announced on Tuesday. In this newly created role, Lim wil to continue Warner Bros. growth and provide greater support to many of the vital divisions within our organization. Lim joins from Amazon MGM Studios, where he most recently served as Head of Global Strategy and Business Development. Staffers were notified of the hire this morning. More from Deadline Jon M. Chu & Jill Culton's Dr. Seuss Pic 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!' Gets Release Date Warner Bros In Talks With Susanne Bier To Direct 'Practical Magic 2' Aidan Gillen, Joe Alwyn, Naledi Murray, Ben Chaplin & Sebastian Orozco Round Out Cast Of Sam Esmail's 'Panic Carefully' During his time at Amazon, Lim helped architect the company's go-forward film strategy – in particular, he oversaw the strategic expansion of the theatrical slate with upcoming titles such as The Accountant 2, Project Hail Mary, Masters of the Universe, and The Thomas Crown Affair, while executing distribution strategies for recent titles including Creed III, Challengers, The Beekeeper, and American Fiction. He was also a key proponent of facilitating global theatrical windows for Red One and Air and managed the company's international theatrical distribution partnership with Warner Bros. Read the internal memo from studio chiefs Michael DeLuca & Pam Abdy below. Team Motion Picture Group- As we shared earlier this month, we remain focused on the future of the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group as a singular operation that allows us to be globally focused with the films we bring to audiences while also serving our team's needs in markets worldwide. As we evolve towards a fully integrated worldwide department, we are excited to introduce you all to our new team member, Ted Lim, who joins the Motion Picture Group as Chief Business Officer. In this newly created role, Ted's contributions will allow us to continue our growth and provide greater support to many of the vital divisions within our organization. As Chief Business Officer, he will report to us and work closely with leadership to define and implement the strategic and operational plans for the Motion Picture Group. He will also identify and drive new business development and growth opportunities, ensuring alignment with WBD's long-term corporate objectives. Ted will additionally lead initiatives to optimize internal processes across production, marketing, and distribution while providing guidance on the adoption of new technologies and innovative practices in partnership with the respective functional leads of finance, P&C, GBT, driving alignment with OneWBD. Working with our colleagues in finance, streaming, franchise, content sales/home entertainment, licensing, and consumer products, Ted will collaborate with each division to ensure each Warner Bros. Pictures release reaches the widest possible audience beyond its theatrical window. With this new structure, Ricky Tydus who serves as SVP of Creative Strategy & Film Operations and his team will report to Ted. Ted comes to WBD from Amazon MGM Studios, where he most recently served as Head of Global Strategy and Business Development, overseeing corporate strategy, content strategy for film (theatrical and streaming) and international originals, creative planning, franchise management, and strategic partnerships. During his time at Amazon, Ted helped architect the company's go-forward film strategy – in particular, he oversaw the strategic expansion of the theatrical slate with upcoming titles such as The Accountant 2, Project Hail Mary, Masters of the Universe, and The Thomas Crown Affair, while executing distribution strategies for recent titles including Creed III, Challengers, The Beekeeper, and American Fiction. He was also a key proponent of facilitating global theatrical windows for Red One and Air and managed the company's international theatrical distribution partnership with Warner Bros. Previously, Ted was Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development for MGM Studios, where he was a key member of the deal team that led the company's landmark sale to Amazon. He also supported us both in our roles as MGM's Motion Picture Group Chairman and President, respectively, on the greenlighting, production, and release of films including No Time to Die (the latest installment of the 007 franchise), House of Gucci, Dog, Licorice Pizza, and The Addams Family 2, as well as the formation of United Artists Releasing (the company's US theatrical distribution joint venture with Annapurna) and the business plan for the relaunch of Orion Pictures. Following the close of the MGM acquisition, Ted helped lead integration efforts to create a unified film & television business model across Prime Video, Amazon Studios, and MGM before taking on his broader role at the combined studio. Prior to MGM, Ted served as Senior VP of Strategy and Business Development for Participant and as an executive in the Corporate Strategy and Business Development team for The Walt Disney Company. He started his career in management consulting at Bain & Company and has an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BA from Harvard University. We look forward to introducing him to the team when he joins us officially this week. Mike & Pam Best of Deadline Emmys 2024 Red Carpet Executives Photo Gallery
