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Francis Lawrence

May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor

Catching Fire’s Francis Lawrence On Sticking Close To The Book And Things That Spin

by Jill Pantozzi | 11:45 am, May 16th, 2013

I think it’s safe to say director Francis Lawrence has a lot of pressure on his shoulders thanks to him taking on not just The Hunger Games: Catching Fire but also The Hunger Games: Mockingjay for Lionsgate. As with any adaptation, fans are wondering if anything major will be changed for the screen. Hit the jump for a few answers. 

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Officially Has A Screenwriter

by Jill Pantozzi | 12:53 pm, February 16th, 2013

We’ve got a long ways to go before we get to see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 but Lionsgate is full steam ahead. They’ve made their final decision on who will pen the script and it is… 

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Three Book Characters Won’t Be In Catching Fire, But Katniss and Peeta in These Snazzy Clothes Will

by Rebecca Pahle | 12:30 pm, January 10th, 2013

Since our first official look at The Hunger Games: Catching Fire came out yesterday we’ve had several tidbits about the film cross our path, among them a pair of new pictures and confirmation from director Francis Lawrence of three characters who didn’t make the jump from page to screen.

So who got the axe? (Or spear, à la Rue… oh, sorry, too soon?) And what was that about new pictures? Hit the jump to find out.

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This Makes Sense

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Moves Filming To Hawaii, Can You Guess Why?

by Jill Pantozzi | 4:00 pm, November 3rd, 2012

We’ve seen remarkably few pictures from the set of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which is pretty unusual this day and age, but then I thought it would probably just be a lot of green screen anyway. The cast and crew are filming in Atlanta, Georgia currently but the plot of Suzanne Collins’ second book requires a completely different look. But we’ve just found out, instead of trying to transform Atlanta, Catching Fire is now headed to Hawaii. Those who’ve read the books can probably figure out why but spoilers for the reason are ahead.

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2 Have Found A Director

by Jill Pantozzi | 2:30 pm, November 1st, 2012

Collider is reporting they’ve learned the identity of the director for Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Mockingjay and it’s… 

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and let it be known

HEY LOOK, They’ve Finally Officially Announced Who’s Playing Finnick!

by Alanna Bennett | 2:00 pm, August 22nd, 2012

And, well, it’s exactly who it was rumored to be a month ago. Was that so hard, Lionsgate? You couldn’t have just announced it when the cat first came out of the bag? You really shouldn’t keep trying to stuff cats back into small enclosed spaces, PETA might get upset.

But, most of us expected but probably hadn’t fully accepted, it’s official: Sam Claflin is our Finnink Odair. 

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Jennifer Lawrence Gets A Huge Salary Bump For The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

by Jill Pantozzi | 12:30 pm, August 7th, 2012

Jennifer Lawrence made $500,000 for her work on Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games and the film went on to make almost $700 million worldwide. It was a sign of things to come and with three more Hunger Games films on the way, the studio knew they had to show the actress they appreciated her. So, just how much do they appreciate her? Hit the jump to find out how much money Lawrence will make for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. 

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Mockingjay Officially on the Hunt for New Directors

by Alanna Bennett | 11:01 am, July 20th, 2012

Well, Summit certainly knows what it wants, and that is absolutely nothing standing in the way of their Hunger Games release dates. The production company are reportedly on the hunt to replace Catching Fire director Francis Lawrence for the third in the trilogy, seeing as it would be incredibly difficult for Lawrence to finish up his work on the second film in time to start pre-production on the third. “Time is money!” I can hear some Hollywood exec screaming across a conference table as the decision was made. 

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Officially Official

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Casts Plutarch Heavensbee!

by Jill Pantozzi | 2:02 pm, July 9th, 2012

Previously, producers had told fans to take a breather when it came to casting rumors but in this case, they were 100% true. Philip Seymour Hoffman has been cast as Plutarch Heavensbee in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire! 

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Real Or Not Real?

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire May Have Just Found One Of Its New Cast Members

by Jill Pantozzi | 11:04 am, June 12th, 2012

Fans and reporters alike have been speculating for weeks on who would be cast in the new character roles for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Of specific interest is the role of Finnick Odair. Well I’m sorry, but he’s still not cast. However, another might just be. Word is actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has been hired. Can you guess who he’ll play? 

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