YA adaptations are a big commodity at San Diego Comic Con ever since the Twilight fandom blew up there a few years ago. So it’s no surprise that studios are showcasing their new young adult book-to-movie adaptations at SDCC. **Check out @TYFofficial on Instagram to see photos from SDCC**
One of the most undoubtedly popular ones was The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Lead actress and now Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence was in attendance, along with co-stars Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Lenny Kravitz and more. Check out the entire Hall H panel in the video below:
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Sony is betting big on The Mortal Instruments. The first installment of the series, City of Bones, hits the big screen next month, and they’re already planning to start production on the sequel this fall. Author Cassandra Clare joined the cast that includes Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell-Bower, Robert Sheehan, Godfrey Gao and Kevin Zegers.
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Divergent is touted at the next “Hunger Games,” which isn’t too far-fetched as it’s another brilliantly plotted dystopian tale. Shailene Woodley leads the cast of the Neil Burger directed pic. Her co-stars, Theo James, Maggie Q, Miles Teller, Zoe Kravitz, Mekhi Phifer, Ansel Elgort and author Veronica Roth were part of the panel. Also, check out the Ender’s Game panel which featured the director and cast, including Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld & Harrison Ford.
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – November 22, 2013 (2D theaters and IMAX)
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour’ of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones – August 21, 2013 (2D theaters and IMAX)
Set in contemporary New York City, a seemingly ordinary teenager, Clary Fray (Lily Collins), discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of young half-angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect our world from demons. After the disappearance of her mother (Lena Headey), Clary must join forces with a group of Shadowhunters, who introduce her to a dangerous alternate New York called Downworld, filled with demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other deadly creatures. Based on the worldwide best-selling book series.
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Divergent – March 21, 2014 (2D theaters and IMAX)
“Divergent” is a thrilling adventure set in a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities. Tris Prior (Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late.
Ender’s Game – November 1, 2013 (2D theaters and IMAX)
In the near future, a hostile alien race called the Formics have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training only the best young minds to find the future Mazer.
Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a shy but strategically brilliant boy, is recruited to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult challenges and simulations, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, resulting in his promotion to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham himself to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race.
Based on the best-selling, award winning novel, “Ender’s Game” is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley,Viola Davis, with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford.
Summaries courtesy of comingsoon.net
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