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 [...]
The LA Times takes a look at Gary Ross and what about him is responsible for leaving Catching Fire. But like many talented artists, Ross has a few issues. Idiosyncrasies, let’s call them. He’s particular. And he can be restless. He comes on to projects, then he drops off projects. He gets excited, and the producers who work with [...]
The L.A Times has posted an article, from a source unable to speak on record, about who Lionsgate has in mind for a director. According to the source the master list is about seven to eight directors long. The master list is seven or eight names long, all men, and all have some significant credits to their [...]
In the wake of the news that Gary Ross has exited The Hunger Games franchise, Vulture has made a list of Pros and Cons for the director switch for Catching Fire. Pros: Does this mean less shakycam? Ross certainly brought a novel visual approach to this nascent franchise, eschewing carefully composed shots for a jittery, [...]
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 [...]
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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