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Josh Hutcherson is ready to get started on Catching Fire! Josh stopped by the GLAAD Media Awards in downtown LA over the weekend, where he chatted about the upcoming film and the reason for his appearance at the event supporting the LGBT community. See our interview with him in PopSugar Rush! Read more
The hunt has been on for a new director for the sequel to The Hunger Games ever since Gary Ross dropped out, and now Lionsgate has found a replacement. Francis Lawrence will direct Catching Fire, which is set to be released in November of 2013. Lawrence, who has directed I Am Legend and Water for Elephants, has a challenge ahead of him, considering the tight schedule of the production and the Read more
The Hunger Games has been a huge success, topping the box office for three straight weeks — so then why is Gary Ross jumping ship? The movie's director announced in a statement last night that he will not be returning for the film's sequel, Catching Fire. Find out the reason behind Gary's departure, and see what one of the film's stars has to say about the news in PopSugar Rush. Read more
The Hunger Games may be the megahit of the season, but the sequel, Catching Fire, won't be working with the exact same recipe for success. Gary Ross has decided not to direct the follow-up to The Hunger Games, saying, "As a writer and a director, I simply don't have the time I need to write and prep the movie I would have wanted to make because of the fixed and tight production schedule." It was Read more
See which movies scored BAFTA nominations — /Film Quentin Tarantino reveals his favorite films of 2011 — NextMovie 11 films that didn't need a remake — Newser Watch the trailer for Finding Nemo in 3D – Rotten Tomatoes See which Real Housewife of Beverly Hills might be getting fired — HuffPost TV Get a sneak peek at upcoming episodes of Fringe — BuddyTV See who will be directing the Read more
There's still a ways to go before we'll be able to catch The Hunger Games in theaters (about eight months, to be exact), but Lionsgate is already making plans for the second installment in the trilogy. Catching Fire will be released on November 22, 2013, about a year and a half after The Hunger Games. The Thanksgiving release has been a prime spot for major franchise movies — many a Harry Read more
Jennifer Lawrence and her boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult, were among royalty at the Amber Lounge fashion show at Le Meridien Beach Plaza Hotel in Monaco this evening. Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II were on hand for the event, which also brought out Vanessa Hudgens. Jennifer and Nicholas made the trip to Monaco after popping up in London earlier this week. The couple strolled the streets Read more
Jennifer Lawrence and her boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult, spent the afternoon in London yesterday. Jennifer started the day in a white maxi dress and later headed to her hotel to change into a black version. She wore the long look to the Duke of York's Theatre with Nicholas by her side. Jennifer's been keeping a low profile since the record-breaking release of The Hunger Games in March, though she did Read more
Elizabeth Banks and Ben Falcone brought plenty of real-life experience to their roles as new parents in What to Expect When You're Expecting. We caught up with the duo at a recent press day for the movie and talked about their own parental anxieties, Elizabeth's tendency toward tears, and one pregnant extra who actually went into labor in the middle of a scene! We also asked Elizabeth about Read more
