Mockingjay Crew Discuss 'The Hunger Games Experience' 08/03/2016 10:02 ESTThe Hunger Games series was not just four films; it was an experience. That is never more clear than when watching the behind the scenes features on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 Blu-ray. At a sneak preview of a few of the extras on the Blu-ray (available on March 22) director Francis Lawrence and make-up artists Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick, and Nikoletta Skarlatos were on hand to talk more ab...
More>>Are Prequels in the Future for Hunger Games Franchise? 08/12/2015 13:54 ESTLionsgate is looking into extending the Hunger Games franchise, according to their Vice Chairman Michael Burns.During the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York, Burns stated that the franchise "will live on and on." While he didn't comment on exactly how this would happen, he did say that there seemed to be interest in the arena sequences and that "If we went backwards there ...
More>>Lionsgate To Unveil Catching Fire With World Premiere In London 13/08/2013 16:42 ESTSanta Monica, CA and London, UK August 13, 2013 - With 100 days and counting until the November 22 worldwide launch of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second installment of Lionsgate's global blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the Company announced today that it will host a Catching Fire world premiere in London on November 11.Countdown to the release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, with...
More>>Danny Strong tapped to write 'Hunger Games' Finale 02/10/2012 15:02 ESTDanny Strong, who just won two Emmys for writing and co-exec producing HBO's "Game Change", has been chosen to pen the two part "Hunger Games" finale, title "Mockingjay". "Hunger Games" has earned more than $685 million worldwide. "Catching Fire", the sequel, will be released on November 22, 2013. "Mockinjay", the finale, will be released in two parts - the first being Nov. 21, 2014 and th...
More>>Hunger Games: Catching Fire Begins Production 11/09/2012 08:04 ESTTuesday 11th September, 2012. Principal photography started yesterday on the highly anticipated sequel to the worldwide blockbuster film THE HUNGER GAMES. THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE will shoot primarily in existing locations in and near Atlanta, Georgia. The film will subsequently be shot on location in the beaches and jungles of Hawaii before wrapping in late December, 2012. Countdown to t...
More>>Robert Pattinson Being Courted For Hunger Games Sequel 23/05/2012 13:34 ESTRobert Pattinson best known as heartthrob Edward from Twilight, is looking for new projects as the series comes to a close. According to Total Film, it is rumoured Lionsgate wants him for the next installment of the Hunger Games franchise, " Catching Fire" for the role of Finnick Odair, a ladies man and former tribute, who gets himself involved in "The Third Quarter" -- a contest for Hunger Game...
More>>'I am Legend' Director To Helm 'Hunger Games' Sequel 20/04/2012 13:44 ESTSince Gary Ross confirmed he would not be directing the sequel to the hugely popular Hunger Games, Catching Fire, speculation has been rife who his successor would be. Well speculate no longer as it seems Lionsgate has gone with I Am Legend director Francis Lawrence. There has been a handful of names linked with the project, but Lawrence has been the front runner mainly due to the fact he is not...
More>>Confirmed: Gary Ross Will Not Direct Hunger Games Sequel, Catchi... 11/04/2012 08:34 ESTOver the last week there has been a game of will he won't he being played out on many entertainment website. He being director Gary Ross and whether or not he will be back to direct the sequel to the worldwide box office hit The Hunger Games, Catching Fire. The first rumours that he was to walk away from the second film soon spread globally to the dismay of many fans. This was swiftly followed by ...
More>>Correction: Garry Ross Not Out of Hunger Games Sequel Just Yet 08/04/2012 11:26 ESTIn recent days there have been reports on various media sites that The Hunger Games director Gary Ross had withdrawn his services for the much talked about sequel Catching Fire. Now it seems that those stories may have been a little wide of the mark, as it appears that Gary Ross is on a family vacation and he was in no position to be reached, and the stories that were appearing online were wholly ...
More>>Gary Ross Not Returning to Hunger Games Franchise 06/04/2012 13:56 ESTGary Ross, director of "The Hunger Games", won't be returning to direct the next installment of the franchise, "Catching Fire". Earlier in the week, it was reported that Ross was in negotiations for the job, but he gave formal notice to Lionsgate and Summit that he will not be pursuing the position.The film will now be on a tight schedule for finding a director, since filming will begin in the Fa...
More>>Hunger Games Sequel, Catching Fire, Could See a New Director 04/04/2012 16:58 ESTGary Ross, the "Hunger Games" director, hasn't signed on to direct the upcoming sequel for the franchise, despite the success of the film.Apparently, for the first film, negotiations didn't go smoothly with Ross, and he wouldn up taking a salary that was considered somewhat low. He will, however, receive 5% of the backend of the film.Negotiations to direct the sequel began last month, but there i...
More>>ABC Family Aquires Basic Cable Rights to The Hunger Games 26/03/2012 14:00 EST"The Hunger Games" opened this past weekend with more than $214.3 million worldwide. The earnings were enough to catch the eye of ABC Family, who decided to buy up the basic cable rights to the film.ABC Family president Michael Riley said, "This tremendous opening weekend reinforces what we have already learned - a powerful heroine, themes of romance and iconic characters will keenly resonate with...
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