The 50th Hunger Games are approaching, and the odds are ever in the favor of longtime fans waiting to see some familiar faces. In Lionsgate’s new promo for the franchise, which features a recap of the previous five films and a sneak peek at The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping ahead of its Nov.

It is time for us to head back to Panem for another devastating story of loss, love, and revolution. This time, our new Hunger Games movie will center on the character who stole much of the attention during his time in the original Hunger Games series ...

May the odds be ever in their favor. Also confirmed for the cast on May 20 were Iona Bell as Lou Lou and Molly McCann as Louella McCoy. Based on author Suzanne Collins' prequel book, "Sunrise on the Reaping" takes place 24 years before the events of the ...

And the whole thing is directed by Francis Lawrence, who did Catching Fire and Mockingjay Parts 1 and 2, three-quarters of the original series. It’s no big surprise that Lionsgate keeps making new films in an era where most YA projects have faded from view.