It seems the Catching Fire movie is getting a new writer. According to The Hollywood Reporter Michael Arndt, who won an Oscar for his screenplay for Little Miss Sunshine, and who also wrote Toy Story 3, is in talks with Lionsgate to work on the sequel to The Hunger Games. The news follows hot on the heels [...]
Lionsgate has finally confirmed that Francis Lawrence will direct Catching Fire, the sequel to The Hunger Games movie. Lawrence decided to send a message to fans on the official Hunger Games Facebook page saying: I just want you all to know how unbelievably excited and honored I am to be a part of Catching Fire. At the end of [...]
As you’d expect, there have been some mixed feelings about the news that Catching Fire will now come under the direction of Francis Lawrence. Some are upset about how quickly Lionsgate is pushing to have Catching Fire produced. However, EW says it’s best to be optimistic and h ave given some great reasons why Catching Fire [...]
It seems to be official. The Hollywood Reporter says that Francis Lawrence will direct The Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire. Here’s what they have to say: Sources say that Lawrence will receive an official offer this afternoon. If he accepts and a deal can be worked out, he will replace Gary Ross, who directed the first [...]
While Gary Ross’ decision to walk away from Catching Fire has may fans wringing their hands, there is also a lot of people wondering if in fact it’s not the worst thing in the world for The Hunger Games sequel. The LA Times is asking the question: Will Catching Fire turn out OK without Gary [...]
It’s official. Gary Ross has released a statement saying that he will be leaving The Hunger Games franchise and will not be directing the sequel Catching Fire. In addition, Lionsgate has formally released a statement as well. Here is the statement from Gary: Despite recent speculation in the media, and after difficult but sincere consideration, I have decided not to [...]
It was the last thing that fans wanted to hear – that Gary Ross wasn’t going to direct the sequel to The Hunger Games, Catching Fire. However Deadline is now reporting that the rumor, that spread like wildfire across showbiz (and fansites) websites, is simply not true. They say there’s also just as many sources [...]
There’s speculation that Gary Ross, the director of The Hunger Games, may not be back for Catching Fire. The Hollywood Reporter says the director and LIONSGATE have not yet come to a financial agreement for the Catching Fire movie, the second installment of The Hunger Games series. And since LIONSGATE has already booked the Catching Fire opening for [...]
It’s one of the new favorite games being played by Hunger Games fans – just who should be cast as Finnick Odair in the Catching Fire move? One of the names put forward is Zac Efron. MTV decided to check in with him to see how he felt about his fans hoping to see him play [...]
Hunger Games director Gary Ross, along with Jennifer Lawrence and Elizabeth Banks, tell MTV a bit about what’s coming up in the Catching Fire Movie. They discuss training, what cinematic differences to expect between The Hunger Games and Catching Fire. Elizabeth also expands on the relationship between Katniss and Effie. Jennifer Lawrence says she is [...]
Entertainment Weekly has some inside information regarding the future of The Hunger Games franchise; Catching Fire and Mockingjay. The sequels will keep the PG-13 rating, butMockingjay may still end up being split in two films. Where the Harry Potter series started off in a brightly lit world of wonder and whimsy before descending into a world [...]
After the huge box office success of The Hunger Games, MTV is looking forward to the sequel, Catching Fire. But they have FIVE “burning” questions they want answered (MINOR SPOILER AHEAD) When Will Gary Ross Officially Sign On to Direct? By all accounts, this question has already been answered behind closed doors in some fancy studio [...]
Before filming The Hunger Games, director Gary Ross had a very clear plan of what he wanted the film to be. And he found the location North Carolina to perfectly fit those needs, so much so he plans to go back for the sequel, Catching Fire. Q. When you say you wanted to be clear about [...]
Gary Ross, director of The Hunger Games, sat down with MTV to discuss the production of the film and his expectations for the sequel, Catching Fire. Just so you know these videos contain some SPOILERS. Movie Trailers – Movies Blog Movie Trailers – Movies Blog Movie Trailers – Movies Blog Movie Trailers – Movies Blog [...]
One of the keys to survival for Katniss and Peeta in Catching Fire, was working out that the arena in the 75th Hunger Games, worked like a clock. This amazing map of what the arena might have looked like has been created by alternatecoppa Click the image above for a bigger size, but also make sure [...]
While The Hunger Games is only a few weeks away now, director Gary Ross has confirmed to the LA Times, that he’s begun working on Catching Fire movie. It’s been reported that he’s working with Suzanne Collins and screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (“Slumdog Millionaire”) on the sequel right now! Josh Hutcherson, who plays Peeta Mellark in [...]
This book ends on one of the best cliff hangers I’ve ever encountered. It leaves you more than just hanging on, but dangling by a thread. Catching Fire, the second book of Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games trilogy, is another
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Main characters Katniss Everdeen is back and facing new challenges. The first is that she needs to proove that she’s in love with Peeta and that her defiance of the Gamekeepers in The Hunger Games was down to mindless love.
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Michael Arndt in Talks to Work on Catching Fire Script
It seems the Catching Fire movie is getting a new writer. According to The Hollywood Reporter Michael Arndt, who won an Oscar for his screenplay for Little Miss Sunshine, and who also wrote Toy Story 3, is in talks with Lionsgate to work on the sequel to The Hunger Games. The news follows hot on the heels [...]
Francis Lawrence confirmed as director of Catching Fire
Lionsgate has finally confirmed that Francis Lawrence will direct Catching Fire, the sequel to The Hunger Games movie. Lawrence decided to send a message to fans on the official Hunger Games Facebook page saying: I just want you all to know how unbelievably excited and honored I am to be a part of Catching Fire. At the end of [...]
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