EXCLUSIVE: Intrigue continues over the destination of Lionsgate’s flagship IP, The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping with studios, streamers and indie buyers in the mix to pay a lot of money for rights to the movie.
As we’ve reported, the latest instalment in the popular franchise was the big-ticket movie at the recent Cannes market. Shooting this summer in Germany with a budget understood to be in the $150M range, the project has amassed an impressive cast, including Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning, Joseph Zada, Kieran Culkin, Maya Hawke, Jesse Plemons, Ben Wang, Lili Taylor, Whitney Peak, McKenna Grace and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Despite some hefty asking prices, interest has been solid at a time when buyers are thirsty for tried and trusted IP. We understand Sony and Amazon are among the studios and streamers interested in taking the project. At the right price. Both are understood to
...
Keep reading this article on DEADLINE.