Today fans came together on social media using the hashtag #WeAreAllegiant for the chance to be the first to reveal two new posters from the upcoming film, THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT. After generating over 58K hashtag mentions since 9am PST, one lucky fan (@dauntlessrebel) exclusively revealed the all-new pair of posters featuring Tris [Shailene Woodley] and Four [Theo James] via her Twitter account.
The third installment of the blockbuster Divergent series franchise, ALLEGIANT takes Tris and Four into a new world, far more dangerous than ever before.
After the earth-shattering revelations of INSURGENT, Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.
THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT is slated for a domestic release in IMAX on March 18, 2016.
Lionsgate has released three new posters and a trailer for director Robert Schwentke’s THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT.
DIVERGENT is the most successful franchise launched since THE HUNGER GAMES with the first two DIVERGENT films grossing nearly $600 million at the global box office.
THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT is slated for a domestic release in IMAX on March 18, 2016.
The third installment of the blockbuster Divergent series franchise, ALLEGIANT takes Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) into a new world, far more dangerous than ever before.
After the earth-shattering revelations of INSURGENT, Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths.
Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.
The film also features Jeff Daniels, Octavia Spencer, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Mekhi Phifer, Daniel Dae Kim, Rebecca Pidgeon, Xander Berkeley, Keiynan Lonsdale, Jonny Weston, Bill Skarsgård, Nadia Hilker, Andy Bean and Naomi Watts.
On March 18, discover what lies beyond the wall. Watch the teaser trailer for THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT.
The film stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Jeff Daniels, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Keiynan Lonsdale, Jonny Weston, Mekhi Phifer, Daniel Dae Kim, Nadia Hilker and Bill Skarsgård.
The third installment of the blockbuster Divergent series franchise, ALLEGIANT takes Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) into a new world, far more dangerous than ever before.
After the earth-shattering revelations of INSURGENT, Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known in order to find a peaceful solution for their embroiled city. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.
The latest installment is directed by Robert Schwentke and based on the novel “Allegiant” by Veronica Roth.
Lionsgate announced today that principal photography has commenced in Atlanta on the feature film adaptation of THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT – PART 1, the third installment of the blockbuster DIVERGENT action adventure franchise, starring Golden Globe nominated Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, and Academy Award nominated Naomi Watts.
After the earth-shattering revelations of INSURGENT, in Allegiant Part 1 Tris (Shailene Woodley) must escape with Four (Theo James) beyond the Wall that encircles Chicago to finally discover the shocking truth of what lies behind it.
Golden Globe nominated Jeff Daniels joins the cast.
Returning cast members include Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Keiynan Lonsdale and Jonny Weston, as well as Mekhi Phifer and Daniel Dae Kim.
Other new cast members also include Nadia Hilker and Bill Skarsgård.
Based on author Veronica Roth’s New York Times best seller, the film is being directed by Robert Schwentke from a screenplay by Noah Oppenheim and Adam Cooper & Bill Collage and Stephen Chbosky. Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher are producing the film through their Red Wagon Entertainment banner along with Pouya Shahbazian. Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman are executive producing through their Mandeville Films banner along with Barry Waldman and Neil Burger.
Lionsgate will release ALLEGIANT – PART 1 theatrically in North America through its Summit Entertainment label on Friday, March 18, 2016. The fourth installment in the series, ALLEGIANT – PART 2, is slated for release on March 24, 2017.
The Divergent series of books were written by Veronica Roth and have been perennial New York Times best-sellers since 2011. Book sales of the “Divergent” trilogy have surged to over 34 million copies worldwide, up from 17 million at the time of DIVERGENT’s March 21, 2014 release. Allegiant sold 455,000 copies on its first day of release in 2013 to break a company record for Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins Publishers. Pre-orders for Allegiant exceeded those of any book in the history of HarperCollins.
The first two DIVERGENT films have grossed more than $550 million at the global box office and are Lionsgate’s highest-grossing films domestically outside THE HUNGER GAMES and TWILIGHT franchises. THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT will be available on Digital HD July 21 and on 3-D Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD), Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand August 4 from Lionsgate’s (NYSE: LGF) Summit Entertainment label. http://www.owninsurgent.com/
The 3-D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray (both featuring distinctive lenticular covers) and Digital HD release are packed with over four hours of entertaining bonus material including “Insurgent Unlocked: The Ultimate Behind-the-Scenes Access” documentary (a feature-length, in-depth look at all aspects of the movie – for the ultimate fan), audio commentary with producers and five exclusive featurettes: “Diverging: Adapting Insurgent to the Screen,” “From Divergent to Insurgent,” “The Others: Cast and Characters,” “The Train Fight Unlocked” and “The Peter Hayes Story.”
The 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray are encoded in Dolby TrueHD and feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, which delivers captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead, to bring entertainment alive all around the audience. THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT 3-D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.99, $35.99 and $29.95, respectively.
DIGITAL HD/3-D BLU-RAY COMBO PACK/BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES*
Audio Commentary with Producers Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher
“Insurgent Unlocked: The Ultimate Behind-the-Scenes Access” Feature-Length Documentary
“Diverging: Adapting Insurgent to the Screen” Featurette
“From Divergent to Insurgent” Featurette
“The Others: Cast and Characters” Featurette
“The Train Fight Unlocked” Featurette
“The Peter Hayes Story” Featurette
Marketing Gallery
*Subject to change
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
Audio Commentary with Producers Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher
Walking into a film completely blind and letting it take you to a new and foreign place is always an exciting and refreshing experience. Rarely do you have that luxury with social media and modern marketing. I knew nothing before seeing the new film from Moorhead & Benson (RESOLUTION) last fall when it screened at Fantastic Fest. SPRING took me on a journey, but more importantly, this film about personal discoveries and being reborn anew is a filmic journey that demands to be taken again and again – which is exactly what I did since it’s now getting an official release.
Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci) embodies a Charles Bukowski lost soul drifter. He’s constantly at odds with himself and rarely is seen without a cigarette, booze, or other drug in his hand. When the opportunity is available, he pines for the comfort of a woman in his dazed and confused state. Yet there’s a softness to his eyes that makes his hard lifestyle choices forgivable. Evan has been through a lot of recent hardships – losing his mom and his job in the same week – and the idea of a new life, or at least an escape from his old one, comes in the form of an aimless journey through Italy. Initially though, it’s not really a “new” life for Evan. He immediately links up with two horny travelers who are reminiscent of his friend Tommy back home. It isn’t until Evan begins developing a relationship with a mysterious stranger named Louise that we finally see the promise of rebirth. Shots of insects and plants blooming during the spring season as well as a few references to the evolutionary advances of man lends the last half a metaphysical tone that opens up the film in a new light.
What makes SPRING such a treat to discover is the way in which the story is presented. An air of mystery sets in once Evan arrives in Italy. Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are careful about revealing what exactly is going on as we are left speculating at what’s around the corner. For instance, the farmer who hires Evan for work speaks short, cryptic phrases – “Italian women”; locals are seen peering through their windows as he walks down the streets; dead animals are found in the streets; and most importantly, the elusive and exotic Louise keeps Evan in the dark about her life; all of these elements slowly build upon one another to form one of the best horror-fantasies I’ve seen in years and one that will constantly keep you guessing.
Moorhead & Benson invest a lot of time and effort in their characters. There’s an excitement to the playful banter between the young lovers that typically isn’t heard in most films. Conveying “real” situations on-screen that don’t include empty or contrived romantic dialogue can be a struggle. Justin Benson’s genuine love for the characters is evident and is perfectly brought to life through two wonderful leads in Lou Taylor Pucci and Nadia Hilker. A heartbreaking vulnerability is conveyed in their performances – a style that is equally as rare to see in the horror genre.
Some will be quick to describe the film as Richard Linklater’s BEFORE SUNRISE mixed with … well … saying the last part gives more away than I would prefer; even though most critics will likely mention it since its an important aspect to the story. Let me just say this: the last part works. Yes… there’s some scientific rambling that may be hard to stomach or believe, but I was sold on it based on the foundation that the directors had previously setup. If you can be content enough with the vague description of “horror-fantasy,” than that might be the best way to describe the last half of the film without spoiling it. Some shocking and surreal make-up and effects work is showcased that will satisfy patient genre fans; one quick but horrific scene that Evan encounters in Nadia’s apartment left me slack-jawed for a solid minute. At a genre-centric festival like Fantastic Fest, a film like SPRING stands out as a refreshing approach to a supernatural story. As Louise explains to Evan, “Just because you haven’t seen something before, it doesn’t mean it’s supernatural.” So maybe it is in fact a human story as opposed to a supernatural one. Not unlike Evan’s wide-eyed stare when he first meets the dark-haired vixen, I was constantly in a state of wonder watching SPRING and was transfixed by this unique and beautiful film that breathes life into the horror genre.
Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5
SPRING is now showing in select theaters and on-demand
