ELIZABETH BANKS TO RECEIVE
“CINEMACON® AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ACTING”
LIONSGATE TO RELEASE
THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE
ON NOVEMBER 22, 2013
“One of Hollywood’s most versatile actresses, Elizabeth Banks has captured moviegoing audiences’ attention across the globe with her spot-on portrayals of a diverse array of characters,” noted Neuhauser. “From First Lady Laura Bush in W., to an emotionally charged pregnant woman in What to Expect When You’re Expecting, to the highly fashionable and eccentric Capitol Escort Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games, Banks embraces each role unlike no other actress out there. We are thrilled to be able to honor her this year with the ‘CinemaCon Award for Excellence in Acting.’”
Banks will reprise her highly anticipated role as Effie Trinket later this fall in the Lionsgate release The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, coming to theatres on November 22. The film 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.
With a graduate degree from the American Conservatory Theater, Banks has graced the stage, small screen and big screen. On the big screen, she can be seen in such diverse films as Pitch Perfect, The Hunger Games, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, People Like Us, Our Idiot Brother, W., Zack and Miri Make A Porno, Seabiscuit and Catch Me If You Can, to name a few. On the small screen, Banks is a two-time Emmy Award nominee for ‘Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series’ for her performance as ‘Avery Jessup’ on 30 Rock. She has also appeared on Modern Family and in a recurring role on Scrubs. Her extensive theater credits include many roles in American Conservatory Theater productions as well as the Guthrie Theater’s production of Summer & Smoke. In 2006, Banks played Cherie, the female lead in William Inge’s comedy Bus Stop, as part of the Williamstown Theater Festival.
About CinemaCon
CinemaCon will attract upwards of 5,000 motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry -- from exhibition and distribution, to the equipment and concession areas -- all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. From exclusive Hollywood product presentations highlighting a slate of upcoming films, to must-see premiere feature screenings, to the biggest stars, producers and directors, CinemaCon will help jumpstart the excitement and buzz that surrounds the summer season at the box office.
CinemaCon is delighted to have both the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) as its tradeshow partners. CinemaCon is also delighted to have as its official presenting sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company, one of the industry’s greatest and highly regarded and respected partners in the world of the movies. Additional information on CinemaCon, the Official Convention of NATO, can be found at www.cinemacon.com.
About NATO
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 30,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 57 countries worldwide. NATO’s membership includes the largest cinema chains in the world and hundreds of independent theatre owners, too.
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