EarlyWord has the news that the film version of The Giver has been given a release date of August 15, 2014.  There has also been lots of casting news:

Brenton Thwaites as Jonas (yes, “aged up” so that Jonas is no longer a child, sigh)

Jeff Bridges as The Giver

Meryl Streep as the Chief Elder

Taylor Swift in a supporting role

Odeya Rush as Fiona