On Stands Now
This weeks ‘Entertainment Weekly’ contains a bonus covers, including ‘Ender’s Game’, and an brand new picture of Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield) and Petra Arkanian (Hailee Steinfeld) in their battle gear. Check it out below!
The ‘Ender’s Game’ film will be released in U.S. theaters on November 1, 2013.
Supporting LGBT Causes
In the wake of boycott threats, Lionsgate has released the following statement.
As proud longtime supporters of the LGBT community, champions of films ranging from Gods and Monsters to The Perks of Being a Wallflower and a company that is proud to have recognized same-sex unions and domestic partnerships within its employee benefits policies for many years, we obviously do not agree with the personal views of Orson Scott Card and those of the National Organization for Marriage. However, they are completely irrelevant to a discussion of Ender’s Game. The simple fact is that neither the underlying book nor the film itself reflect these views in any way, shape or form. On the contrary, the film not only transports viewers to an entertaining and action-filled world, but it does so with positive and inspiring characters who ultimately deliver an ennobling and life-affirming message. Lionsgate will continue its longstanding commitment to the LGBT community by exploring new ways we can support LGBT causes and, as part of this ongoing process, will host a benefit premiere for Ender’s Game.
The ‘Ender’s Game’ film will be released in U.S. theaters November 1, 2013.
Quick, Ansible readers! We have 25 admit-two tickets to an invite-only preview of the the ‘Ender’s Game’ Fan Experience Wednesday night July 17, 2013! That means you and your guest will have a chance to see exclusive film footage, integrate a photo of yourself into the Battle Room, and more before anyone else! Read the full description below.
“Exclusive Fan Experience – Attendees will be able to visit an elaborate, specially constructed ENDER’S GAME exhibit outside of the Hilton Gaslamp, featuring 8 unique rooms representing the most iconic environments of Ender’s world, complete with original film props and set pieces used in the movie. Throughout the experience, attendees will be able to see exclusive film footage on LED screens, interact with new digital content, integrate photos of themselves into the highly anticipated Battle Room, and register to win a home make over.”
This contest is now closed.
There is one rule:
1. You MUST plan on being in the San Diego area Wednesday evening July 17, 2013!
The first 25 people to email the address below with “The enemy’s gate is down!” and their full name will win an admit-two ticket to this invite-only preview of the ‘Ender’s Game’ Fan Experience.
Email: contest[dot]endersansible[at]gmail[dot]com
The ‘Ender’s Game’ film will be released in U.S. theaters on November 1, 2013.
Friday July 12!
The magazine ‘Entertainment Weekly‘ has released a few bonus covers of their Comic-Con 2013 preview edition. One cover features Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) standing next to Ender Wiggin (Asa BUtterfield) who is wearing a flash suit. This issue, which hits newsstands on Friday July 12, promises exclusive looks at ‘Ender’s Game’. Check it out below!
Here’s the real cover for the week:
The ‘Ender’s Game’ film will be released in U.S. theaters on November 1, 2013.
‘Ender’s Game’ audio drama in production for October release
Skyboat Media and Audible, the producers of all the unabridged audiobooks of Orson Scott Card’s ‘Ender’s Game’ novels, have announced that they will be producing an audio drama based on the book by Orson Scott Card in addition to the upcoming movie.
From Skyboat Media:
We have just announced that we will be producing ENDER’S GAME ALIVE: THE FULL CAST AUDIOPLAY written by Orson Scott Card, based on Ender’s Game. Production begins mid-July here at Skyboat, and we will be updating this page with features from the production. The audioplay will be released in late October 2013, will have a cast of over 40 actors playing over 100 roles. The production will be originally scored with full sound effects. It will be directed by Gabrielle de Cuir and produced here at Skyboat by Stefan Rudnicki. All this brought to you by publisher Audible.com.
Stay tuned for cast and production details. ~ July 5, 2013
In the teaser post, they revealed that ‘Ender’s Game’ author Orson Scott Card wrote the script. On twitter, SkyboatMedia said we could look forward to:
…..six hours of audiodrama gold; written by OSC himself; 40 actors; 80+ characters and over 130 scenes. A candy store of goodies.
Who is just as excited about this audiobook as they are about the movie? How do you think this release will affect the movie’s opening weekend? Who do you hope to see cast in the main roles?
L to R: Luke from Topless Robot, Max from IGN, Katie from HitFIx, Cassandra from Ender’s Ansible, Katie from J-14 Magazine, Kelly from Ender News, Crystal from Ender Net, and Erin from Fangirlish
Hey, Ansible readers! I’m very pleased to announce that it’s FINALLY time to reveal all the details from my ‘Ender’s Game’ film set visit last May. Come back on Wednesday July 10th, when I’ll spill the beans about the production art and our interview with the producers of the ‘Ender’s Game’ movie.
If you have any specific questions answered, leave it in the comments or send me a tweet! Until then, enjoy this picture taken on set of your favorite Ender administrators, and a few other journalists.
The ‘Ender’s Game’ film will be released in U.S. theaters on November 1, 2013.
Below are all the ‘Ender’s Game’ promotional items that Summit Entertainment will be giving out at their San Diego Comic-Con 2013 booth. Check it out below!
Dog Tags: IF Logo, Army Logos
Lapel Pins: IF Logo, Ender Wiggin, Army Logos
Poster Bag
Static Clings
The ‘Ender’s Game’ film will be released in U.S. theaters on November 1, 2013.
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Ender’s Game one of 100 greatest novels
Of Ender’s Game, listed ahead of novels such as Gone with the Wind, Dracula, and The Hobbit, Entertainment Weekly said:
A beloved sci-fi novel about an astonishingly precocious kid who must undergo brutal command training in space because(little does he know) he alone has been chosen to lead Earth’s forces in a desperate war against an alien race known as buggers. Ender’s is a thrilling novel about compassion and vengeance, love and loyalty.
Are you as thrilled about Ender’s Game‘s inclusion as we are? We can hope that all this publicity will pay off come box office day.
Five ‘Ender’s Game’ character posters have leaked online. Summit Entertainment confirmed with us that these posters are not final versions, only drafts.
Asa Butterfield as Ender Wiggin
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Viola Davis as Major Anderson
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Harrison Ford as Colonel Graff
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Hailee Steinfeld as Petra Arkanian
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Sir Ben Kingsley as Mazer Rackham
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The ‘Ender’s Game’ movie will be released in U.S. theaters on November 1, 2013.