NEWS: Synopsis for Mockingjay Part 1 & Part 2 released by Lionsgate

Last week, we told you that one of Lionsgate's reasons for showing a Catching Fire footage at the Cannes Film Festival was to sell Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2 to international buyers. Interestingly, it seems like no Catching Fire footage was shown according to the new a press release from Lionsgate. The press release notes that the movie studio, however, was still able to hit it big and have record sales. In addition, it also contains the first short synopsis for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2.

In MOCKINGJAY PARTS 1 & 2, we follow heroine Katniss Everdeen’s journey as she leads the districts of Panem in a rebellion against the tyrannical and corrupt Capitol. As the war that will determine the fate of Panem escalates, Katniss must decipher for herself who she can trust and what needs to be done, with everything she cares for in the balance.

The full press release is below:

LIONSGATE ACHIEVES RECORD SALES AT 2013 CANNES MARKET WITH SLATE OF NINE FILMS LED BY MOCKINGJAY 1 & 2, STEP UP 5 AND THE LAST WITCH HUNTER 

Studio Generates More Than $250 Million In Sales For Its Cannes Slate, Topping Last Year’s Company Record By More Than 50%

CANNES, France, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) continued to dazzle its International distribution partners with its lineup of films for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, achieving a Company record of more than $250 million in sales for nine titles that included MOCKINGJAY 1 and 2, the third and fourth installments of the global blockbuster HUNGER GAMES franchise, STEP UP 5 and upcoming Lionsgate and Summit titles such as DRAFT DAY, THE LAST WITCH HUNTER and Lionsgate UK’s A LITTLE CHAOS.

The record total surpassed last year’s mark by more than 50% and doesn’t include the expected revenue from territories where Lionsgate distributes directly, such as the UK, or through distribution partnerships such as its 50/50 joint venture with IDC inLatin America and its partnership with Universal Pictures in India. 

“Our strong performance at Cannes this year is attributable in part to the international framework we’ve set in place combining output deals around the world with self-distribution in key territories such as the UK and Latin America,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chair Patrick Wachsberger . “This infrastructure gives us enormous flexibility and is already delivering remarkable results.” 

Wachsberger also noted that Lionsgate fielded one of its strongest slates ever at Cannes, and the Company built anticipation among its distributors by showing them elements of THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE campaign and a sneak preview of footage from one of its upcoming young adult franchises, Summit Entertainment’s DIVERGENT. Distributor enthusiasm was fueled by the presence in Cannes of CATCHING FIRE stars Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth and director Francis Lawrence , who met international press and attended a gala party for the film’s distributors. 

The titles on this year’s slate included the third and fourth installments of THE HUNGER GAMES franchise, THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PARTS 1 & 2, Summit Entertainment’s DRAFT DAY; Roman Polanski ’s VENUS IN FUR (R.P. Productions, Monolith Films) which is in competition for this year’s Palme d’Or ; JOHN WICK (Thunder Road); THE LAST WITCH HUNTER (Mark Canton Production, One Race Entertainment, Emmett/Furla); A LITTLE CHAOS (Potboiler Productions, The Bureau); REAWAKENING (Blumhouse Productions, Mosaic); and the latest installment in Summit’s global dance franchise, STEP UP 5. 

Wachsberger led a team that included Wendy Reeds , Executive Vice President of Content Sales and Distribution at Celestial Tiger Entertainment, and Crystal Bourbeau , Senior Vice President of International Sales at Lionsgate as well as recently named Lionsgate International Chief Operating Officer Andrew Kramer .
Details include: 

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PARTS 1 & 2 (ColorForce, Lionsgate)
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence , Josh Hutcherson , Liam Hemsworth , Woody Harrelson , Elizabeth Banks , Philip Seymour Hoffman ,Jeffrey Wright , Stanley Tucci , Donald Sutherland
Director: Francis Lawrence
Writer: Danny Strong
Producers: Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik
Logline: In MOCKINGJAY PARTS 1 & 2, we follow heroine Katniss Everdeen’s journey as she leads the districts of Panem in a rebellion against the tyrannical and corrupt Capitol. As the war that will determine the fate of Panem escalates, Katniss must decipher for herself who she can trust and what needs to be done, with everything she cares for in the balance.
Notable non-output partner sales include:
Volga – CIS/Baltics
Impuls – Switzerland
Forum – Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Ex-Yugo, Bulgaria, Israel
Eagle – Middle East
Fida – Turkey
Long Shong – Taiwan
Lark - Hong Kong
Universal – India, Italy 

DRAFT DAY (Montecito Picture Company, OddLot Entertainment, Summit)
Cast: Kevin Costner , Jennifer Garner , Denis Leary , Ellen Burstyn , Sean Combs , Terry Crews , Chi McBride , Frank Langella , and Chadwick Boseman
Director: Ivan Reitman
Producers: Ivan Reitman , Joe Medjuck , Ali Bell , and Gigi Pritzker
Logline: On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Costner) has the opportunity to save football inCleveland when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he’s willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL.
Territory sales include:
Metropolitan – France
Belga – Benelux
Impuls – Switzerland
Acme – Baltics
Monolith – Poland
Eagle – Middle East
IDC – Latin America
Golden Harvest – Taiwan, Hong Kong 

VENUS IN FUR (R.P. Productions, Monolith Films)
Cast: Emmanuelle Seigner and Louis Garrel
Director: Roman Polanski
Writers: Roman Polanski and David Ives
Producer: Basil Iwanyk
Logline: A director becomes enslaved by desire after reluctantly agreeing to audition one last actress for the lead role of his play. The film is an adaptation of David Ives ’s play Venus in Fur, a Broadway and off-Broadway success, that received a Tony® nomination for Best Play and garnered a Tony for Nina Arianda as Best Actress.
Territory sales include:
Ascot Elite – Switzerland
Rai – Italy
e1 – Benelux
Pris – Portugal
West – CIS
Acme – Baltics
Eagle- Middle East
Gussi – Latin America
Showgate – Japan
Long Shong – Taiwan
Delta Mac – Hong Kong 

JOHN WICK (Thunder Road)
Cast: Keanu Reeves
Directors: David Leitch and Chad Stahelski
Writer: Derek Kolstad
Producer: Basil Iwanyk
Logline: From the producer of CLASH OF THE TITANS and THE TOWN comes a tale of adrenaline-fueled revenge and redemption. When a retired hit man is forced back into action by a sadistic young thug, he hunts down his adversaries with the skill and ruthlessness that made him an underworld legend.
Territory sales include:
Studio Canal – Germany
Metropolitan – France
MK2 – Italy
A-Film – Benelux
West – CIS
Acme – Baltics
Monolith – Poland
Media Pro – Czech, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria
Imagem – Latin America
Golden Harvest – Taiwan, Hong Kong 

THE LAST WITCH HUNTER (Mark Canton Production, One Race Entertainment, Emmett/Furla)
Cast: Vin Diesel
Director: Breck Eisner
Writer: Cory Goodman
Producers: Mark Canton , Bernie Goldman , and Vin Diesel
Logline: In THE LAST WITCH HUNTER, an immortal witch hunter (Diesel) partners with his natural enemy, a female witch, to stop the covens of NYC from unleashing a plague on humanity. 

Territory sales include:
e1 – Canada, UK, Australia
Studio Canal – Germany
Ascot Elite – Switzerland
SND – France
Aurum (e1) - Spain
Nordisk – Scandinavia
Belga – Benelux
Central Partnership – CIS
Monolith – Poland
Jaguar – Middle East
IDC – Latin America 

A LITTLE CHAOS (Potboiler Productions, The Bureau)
Cast: Kate Winslet , Matthias Schoenaerts, and Alan Rickman
Director: Alan Rickman
Writers: Alison Deegan , Alan Rickman , and Jeremy Brock
Producers: Gail Egan , Andreaa Calderwood , and Bertrand Faivre
Logline: A passionate love affair challenges a beautiful landscape gardener both personally and professionally as she navigates the sexual and political intrigues of the Versailles court.
Territory sales include:
Tobis – Germany/Switzerland
Metropolitan – France
Eagle Pictures – Italy
Volga – CIS
Monolith – Poland
Jaguar – Middle East
Kadokawa – Japan
REAWAKENING (Blumhouse Productions, Mosaic)
Cast: Olivia Wilde and Mark Duplass
Director: David Gelb
Writer: Luke Dawson and Jeremy Slater
Producers: Blumhouse’s Jason Blum and Mosaic Media Group
Logline: In REAWAKENING, a team of research students discovers the secret to bringing subjects back from the dead however their actions result in a series of sinister consequences.
Territory sales include:
Lionsgate UK – UK
Wild Bunch – Germany
Impuls – Switzerland
Metropolitan – France
Belga – Benelux
West – CIS
Monolith – Poland
Eagle – Middle East
Fida – Turkey
IDC – Latin America
Golden Harvest – Taiwan, Hong Kong 

STEP UP 5
Director: Trish Sie
Writer: John Swetnam
Logline: Fifth installment of Summit Entertainment’s successful STEP UP franchise.
Territory sales include:

Constantin – Germany

MK2 – Italy

Nordisk – Scandinavia

Belga – Benelux

Central Partnership – CIS

Monolith – Poland

Jaguar – Middle East

Niners Entertainment – Korea

Universal – UK, Australia, Switzerland, France, Latin America

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