Tag: Gary Ross

Francis Lawrence Will Direct The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and 2

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   November 1, 2012

Lionsgate must think director Francis Lawrence is doing a bang up job on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire thus far. Earlier today they formally extended the director’s deal that will now see him direct the final two films in the series,… Read More

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Rupert Wyatt May Exit Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Director’s Chair

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   September 18, 2012

Rupert Wyatt, the director who played a major role in making Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes the worldwide success that it was, may not be returning to direct the sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, despite already committing to do so. According… Read More

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The Hunger Games Blu-ray Review

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   August 16, 2012

The Hunger Games accomplished what Twilight could not. It transcended the bounds of "young adult" entertainment and became a cultural phenomenon across a wide swath of demographics. It was a joy to see theatrically, and even better the second time…  Read More

4.5

out of 5

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Lynn Cohen Nabs Finnick’s Mentor Mags Role in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

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   August 3, 2012

Lynn Cohen is the latest new cast addition to Lionsgate’s sequel The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The Munich actress will step into the shows of Mags, an 80-year old former Hunger Games victor from District 4. Mags will serve as a mentor… Read More

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The Hunger Games Blu-ray Pre-Order Tops The Avengers at Amazon

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   August 2, 2012

Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games Blu-ray and DVD combo release has finally managed to leapfrog The Avengers in pre-order sales at Amazon.com. Marvel’s The Avengers had been enjoying a consistent stay above The Hunger Games on Amazon’s… Read More

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Philip Seymour Hoffman Offered The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Gamemaker Part

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   June 13, 2012

Philip Seymour Hoffman is on the verge of “catching fire” if he signs the dotted line that Lionsgate has put in front of him. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Lionsgate has extended an offer to Hoffman to take the role of… Read More

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The Hunger Games Blu-ray Pre-Order Live at Amazon

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   May 25, 2012

The Hunger Games is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on August 18, and as of today, you can secure your copy via Amazon.com. For $27.99, Amazon is selling the two-disc Blu-ray edition of The Hunger Games that also includes a digital copy. That price works… Read More

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The Hunger Games Sequel Catches Francis Lawrence to Direct

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   April 20, 2012

The Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire has ended its short stint without a director after Gary Ross bowed out of the Lionsgate project due to insufficient prep time. Deadline reports that Francis Lawrence will take the reigns on Catching Fire,… Read More

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The Hunger Games Sequel Will Definitively Not Be Directed by Gary Ross

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   April 11, 2012

The Hunger Games director will not be “catching fire” when it comes to the upcoming Lionsgate sequel starring Jennifer Lawrence. Ross and Lionsgate have both confirmed that the director has chosen to depart The Hunger Games:… Read More

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Gary Ross Leaves The Hunger Games Franchise; Catching Fire Director Sought

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   April 6, 2012

The Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire will not be directed by Gary Ross. Indiewire has learned that Ross formally told Lionsgate earlier this week that he is stepping away from the franchise to work on his own feature, one that will pay him more… Read More

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