hunger-games

The Hunger Games: Finally, Moving Pictures

Richard Lawson · 08/29/11 01:37PM

Here's a short first-glimpse of The Hunger Games, a clip which debuted during last night's candy-colored funeral for music, MTV's VMAs ceremony. It's brief, but exciting!

Ross the Intern Makes It Big

Richard Lawson · 08/23/11 05:32PM

Jay Leno's old prop has found his way to his very own starring role. Also today: Jeremy Piven writes the jokes himself, get ready to glimpse some Hunger Games, and Katie Couric has decided.

The Hunger Games Waiting Game

Richard Lawson · 08/08/11 05:10PM

The release date for the second movie has been announced and it is a long time from now. Also today: the end of Desperate Housewives, two Southerners finally get together, and it's goodbye to the gay on Gossip Girl.

These Boys Will Kill You

Richard Lawson · 07/27/11 05:11PM

OMG, look you guys it's a first-ever image of Liam Hemsworth (brother of Thor) and Josh Hutcherson as Gale and Peeta in the Hunger Games movie! As Michelle Collins points out, helloooo arms.

The Downsizing of Halle Berry

Richard Lawson · 06/01/11 04:31PM

The one-time movie maven is now shifting her priorities a little bit, considering smaller projects. Also today: Taylor Lautner's dad is becoming a problem, Susan Sarandon wants you to be her teacher's pet, and an inevitable Hunger Games update.

Behold The Hunger Games In All Its Glory

Richard Lawson · 05/18/11 04:54PM

Those of you who weren't converts already will gaze at this one image, this first image from the movie (sorta) and you will realize. Also today: TNT does something wholly new and exciting and Ben Affleck's outta the Hamptons.

Hugh Grant Almost Replaced Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men

Richard Lawson · 05/11/11 04:30PM

America's one-time favorite British person almost joined the cast of America's one-time favorite sitcom. A match made in sad heaven! Also today: news from Cannes, a bloody upfront scares us all, and of course Hunger Games casting news.

Dinosaurs Prepare to Do Battle With Aliens

Richard Lawson · 05/10/11 04:58PM

First the cowboys, and now the dinosaurs. Well, actually the dinosaurs probably came first, timeline was. But whatever. The aliens are coming for 'em, and a big movie is in the works! Also today: Alec Baldwin does something smart, Al Pacino does something dumb, and, of course, Hunger Games.

Little Boy's Fake Trip to Heaven to Become Real Movie

Richard Lawson · 05/09/11 04:39PM

A little boy says he went to heaven, his father writes a book about it, and now this book is becoming a movie. The Rapture is almost upon us, everyone! Also today: Johnny Depp is going to play a classic crime solver, Catherine Hardwicke loves her some teenagers, and Hunger Games newz!

The Bold Return of Wes Bentley

Richard Lawson · 05/05/11 04:39PM

A great male hope from the late '90s/early '00s just landed a pivotal role in a sure-to-be-big movie. Also today: your real estate dreams could come true, Simon Cowell has a new coworker, and let's look at the boys of the new X-Men.

Harry Potter Is the Ultimate Terrorist Slayer

Richard Lawson · 05/02/11 04:15PM

The next, and final, Harry Potter film just might profit off the death of a terrible old terrorist. Weird world we live in. Also today: some TV pilot news, more Hunger Games casting, and a Chris Hemsworth makeout fantasy.

Get Ready to Be Mad About Olivia Munn All Over Again

Richard Lawson · 04/26/11 05:00PM

America's most polarizing actress has been cast in another project, one that's sure to be issuey. What will people say? Also today: a good actress joins a hopefully good movie, more Hunger Games casting news, and some good and some bad for HBO.

Catherine Zeta-Jones Will Sing and Dance Again

Richard Lawson · 04/20/11 04:58PM

We were worried about her there for a moment, but it looks like Velma Kelly is going to be A-OK, hoofing it once more in a big showy musical. Also today: bad news for Kathleen Turner, good news for some random child, and the best news for Gabourey Sidibe.

Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid Send Their Kid to Fight to the Death

Richard Lawson · 04/19/11 04:36PM

Yes, it's Hunger Games time again, and the Ryan-Quaid offspring is one of today's selected tributes. Also today: The Good Wife keeps on a good character, Christopher Nolan keeps on some good actors, Demi Lovato bows out of Disney, and Isla Fisher heads to West Egg.

The Glorious Return of Anna Chlumsky

Richard Lawson · 04/18/11 04:45PM

A favorite child actress from the early 1990s is returning to the screen in an exciting new project. Also today: two book-to-movie fantasy pictures have found their able directors, some big Hunger Games casting is announced, and Winona Ryder gets her own Black Swan.

So Is 30 Rock Going to End or Not?

Richard Lawson · 04/06/11 04:20PM

A cast member says it's on its way out next year, but other people say it's not. Who to believe?? Also today: Snow White might have finally found her huntsman, the next Batman movie heads to the big PA, and we have to talk about Hunger Games.

Child Hero Taylor Swift to Ruin Important Piece of Childhood

Richard Lawson · 03/17/11 05:45PM

One living person beloved by children is attempting to sully the work of a dead person beloved by children, and only one can be victorious in the end. Also today: Matthew Fox is going to kill you, Darren Aronofsky thought better of it, and we might officially have our Katniss.

The Quest to Ruin The Hunger Games Has Begun

Richard Lawson · 03/03/11 05:21PM

Those Hollywood dream masters are narrowing the field of actresses in contention for the lead in their adaptation of the dystopian teen book series The Hunger Games, and we're not thrilled with their choices. Also today: some bigger name actresses land in TV pilots and Superman gets a mom.