#June2012

Mia Wasikowska and Zoe Aggeliki Being Considered For Role Of Johanna Mason In ‘CATCHING FIRE’

I don’t know these two actresses, but they are being considered for a role in Hunger Games 2: More Hungry (For Your Money).

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PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN Offered Role As Plutarch Heavensbee In ‘CATCHING FIRE’

Am I being too mean when I say that despite liking him as an actor, I’ve always gotten the vibe that Philip Seymour Hoffman needs to get the fuck over himself? For that reason I can’t see him taking this role. It’s a frannnnnnnnnnnnnchise.

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Garrett Hedlund, Armie Hammer, and Taylor Kitsch All In Running For Finnick Odair In ‘CATCHING FIRE’; FAN GIRLS FIGHT

With the  thunderous  arrival of Avengers, the original slambang flick of the year has been forgotten somewhat. Fear not, Hunger Games  fans! Soon the assuredly mediocre sequel to the definitely mediocre original flick will be coming! For now, prepare yourselves by arguing over casting decisions.

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‘TOY STORY 3’ Writer Michael Arndt In Talks To Re-write ‘HUNGER GAMES’ Sequel.

The mind behind Toy Story 3  may be brought on to punch up Catching Fire, the sequel to Everyone Loves A Good Adolescent Bloodbath (Games). Now if we could just get him to travel back in time to save the source novel.

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Francis Lawrence Officially Directing ‘HUNGER GAMES’ Sequel. We Can All Lower Our Hopes Now.

Man, for a while I was amped. The list of potential directors for the Hunger Games  sequel was stacked and everything was looking glossy. Now that they’ve announced the director my world has turned grey. A pall has emerged. Eh, whatever. Second book ain’t that great anyways.

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Bennett Miller and Francis Lawrence Added To Possible ‘CATCHING FIRE’ Directors. I’ll Do It. I’ll Direct.

Two more bozo clowns have been added to the list of people that may or may not be directing the Hunger Games  sequel, Catching Fire. One did Moneyball, the other did Constantaine. Figure out which one you would want.

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ALFONSO CUARON, DAVID CRONENBERG Shortlisted For ‘HUNGER GAMES’ Sequel? I Just Came.

Jesus Christ. If I knew that Gary “Hey Don’t Vomit From My Camera Work” Ross leaving the Hunger Games  sequel meant that two of my favorite directors may have a crack at directing the sequel I never would have bellyached.

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‘X-MEN: FIRST CLASS’ Sequel Shoots Around Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘HUNGER GAMES’ Schedule.

This is just good business right here. The sequel to X-Men: First Class  is going to shoot around Jennifer Lawrence’s schedule for Catching Fire.  

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Gary Ross WON’T DIRECT ‘HUNGER GAMES’ Sequel. Well There’s That.

Yesterday it looked like negotiations between Gary Ross and Lionsgate over his fee for directing the Hunger Games  sequel were tense. Now they look dead. Rigor mortis, man! But the wrinkle is that it may never have been about the money. Thickening of plot!

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‘HUNGER GAMES’ Director Demanding The Big Bucks For ‘CATCHING FIRE’

Gary Ross just made a fucking shitload directing Hunger Games, along with everyone else involved in the enterprise. With the flick crushing ass throughout box offices near and far, Ross is willing to return for the sequel. At a price.

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