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Now They’re Calling It ‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’! Guess Who’s Directing?

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 10, 2012 @ 10:07am
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Guillermo Del Toro might be the busiest man alive. But he isn’t going to let that distinction keep him from making his foray into stop motion animation with that is now called Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio for the Jim Henson Company. Actually he’ll be co-directing it with with Mark Gustafson, who was the animation director on Wes Anderson’s The Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Per Variety, “Guillermo Del Toro will co-direct ‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’… he plans to begin shooting in the summer of 2013. It’s the first time he’s directed an animated feature. Story will be set in Italy between WWI and WWII. ‘It was when everyone was behaving like a puppet, except for puppets,’ Del Toro said. Del Toro said no casting decisions have been made but noted he’s considered Tom Waits for the role of Pinocchio’s father and Donald Sutherland for the role of the fox.”

Del Toro disclosed in 2008 that he had began working on a “Pinnochio” project with Henson and artist Gris Grimly, who illustrated a 2002 version of “Pinocchio.” At that point, Grimly and Adam Parrish King were attached to co-direct; last year, Del Toro and Henson Co. announced that Grimly would co-direct with Gustafson.

This is just speculation on my part, but this could actually work out with Del Toro’s schedule just fine. While he’s deep in post on Pacific Rim and has a gajillion other projects lined up, he doesn’t necessarily need to be onset the entire time for Pinocchio (similarly, Wes Anderson was able to direct much of Fox remotely). Stop-motion movies are so painstakingly detailed and take so long to film (up to a year), so much of the process is actually just photographing the movements of the characters. While directing the film will no doubt require a lot of effort on Del Toro’s behalf, it might be something he can multi-task.

Inferno Entertainment will represent the property to international buyers at Cannes Film Festival.

Francis Lawrence Officially Directing ‘Catching Fire’ For November 2013 Release; Full Cast Announced!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 03, 2012 @ 12:32pm
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Lionsgate officially announced today that Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend, Constantine) has officially signed on to direct Catching Fire, the sequel to The Hunger Games, based on the second in a series of books by Suzanne Collins that has 36 million copies in circulation in the US alone.

“It is truly an honor and a privilege to bring “Catching Fire,” the second chapter of Suzanne’s beloved trilogy, to the big screen,” Said Francis. “I fell in love with the characters, the themes and the world she created and this chapter opens all of these elements up in such a thrilling, emotional and surprising way. I can’t wait to dive right into it and bring this chapter to life along with the truly superb cast and filmmakers involved.”

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth will reprise their roles as Katniss, Peeta and Gale, with Lenny Kravitz, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Toby Jones, and Woody Harrelson also returning to their respective roles.

The film will be produced by Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. Production is slated to begin this Fall, and the film will be released on November 22, 2013.

The Hunger Games has broken many box office records since it opened on March 23, 2012. It achieved the highest grossing opening weekend ever for any non-sequel film and the third biggest opening weekend in box office history. It has already grossed $373 million at the North American box office, ranking in the top 20 films of all time, and it recently crossed the $600 million mark in worldwide box office.

First Full Trailer For ‘The Hunger Games’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 02, 2012 @ 6:21pm
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Airing this Sunday during the Super Bowl is Lionsgate’s first full trailer for The Hunger Games, originally described as Battle Royale meets Running Man. You’ll find the footage below that shares only a few more seconds of fresh footage, which is odd considering they’ve completed filming since the initial tease struck last year.

In theaters March 23, the pic is set in post-apocalyptic America that introduces 16-year-old heroine Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), who must participate in a fight-to-the-death annual event called the Hunger Games. The battles are televised, and pit youths from each of the Capitol’s 12 Districts against each other.

Gary Ross directs with Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Dayo Okeniyi, Amandla Stenberg, Chris Mark, Jacqueline Emerson, Wes Bentley, Lenny Kravitz, Toby Jones and Stanley Tucci also starring. READ MORE

Jennifer Lawrence Receives an Escort to ‘The Hunger Games’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 25, 2011 @ 5:33pm
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Jennifer Lawrence Receives an Escort to The Hunger Games

While some of the early looks made me slightly uncomfortable (it still bothers me that the elite people dress like clowns), below you’ll find a cool new image from The Hunger Games that feels a bit inspired by A Clockwork Orange. It depicts Jennifer Lawrence being escorted to training. Directed by Gary Ross, the entire trailer (also inside) looks like a mish-mash of other people’s concepts and ideas. I’m not sure how much of that comes out of the book…

Originally described as Running Man meets Battle Royale, the movie also mixes in heavy tones from Shirley Jackson’s 1948 short “The Lottery”.

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Dayo Okeniyi, Amandla Stenberg, Chris Mark, Jacqueline Emerson, Wes Bentley, Lenny Kravitz, Toby Jones, Stanley Tucci also star. READ MORE

Elizabeth Banks Plays an Elite Clown in ‘Hunger Games’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 16, 2011 @ 3:48pm
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bankshunger111611 Elizabeth Banks Plays an Elite Clown in Hunger Games

Do you think when Elizabeth Banks signed up for The Hunger Games she knew she’d be unrecognizable? After watched the quasi-impressive trailer premiere the other day, I literally had no idea Banks played a clown (named “Effie Trinket”) with a microphone. Truth be told, the costume and make-up design of the “elite” class in this dystopian tale is exactly what’s wrong with it. As I sniped the other day, it looks like director Gary Ross is pushing into Joel Schumacher Batman territory. I’m highly concerned.

Originally described as Running Man meets Battle Royale, the movie also mixes in heavy tones from Shirley Jackson’s 1948 short “The Lottery”.

Lionsgate’s Dystopian ‘The Hunger Games’ Inspired by Terrifying Short ‘The Lottery’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 14, 2011 @ 4:10pm
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Lionsgates Dystopian The Hunger Games Inspired by Terrifying Short The Lottery

I’ve never read the books, but I do recall the initial pitch when Lionsgate acquired the rights some time ago. It was The Running Man meets Battle Royale. They’ve since abandoned the comparison, but the newly released trailer does everything but ignore that it’s a complete riff of the aforementioned films.

Lionsgate has finally unveiled the first full trailer for The Hunger Games, which is solely footage from the first half of the adaptation. It displays Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) in a Dystopian future chosen for a yearly battle to the death. Only one can survive. The selection process is right out of Shirley Jackson’s 1948 short “The Lottery”, while the games themselves look like a reboot of Battle Royale. My main complaint, other than the Braveheart-esque score, is Director Gary Ross’ vision of the future. If there were a fine line to cross, he’s pushing into Joel Schumacher Batman territory.

Check out the trailer inside, talk, and then watch as the Hunger Games begin on March 23, 2012. READ MORE

Jennifer Lawrence Featured on First ‘Hunger Games’ Character Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 27, 2011 @ 5:49pm
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Yahoo! has revealed the official one sheet teaser for Lionsgate’s hotly anticipated movie The Hunger Games, which is of Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), a tough girl from the poverty stricken region of District 12. When her younger sister is drafted in the brutal, televised death match called the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to take her place.

Check out other character banners for Peeta, Gale, Cato, Effie, and Cinna by clicking here Also click here to check out the newly updated image gallery for the Gary Ross action thriller. Hunger Games opens on March 23, 2012. READ MORE

First Official Hi-Res ‘Hunger Games’ Stills

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 04, 2011 @ 3:08pm
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Lionsgate has provided Bloody Disgusting with the first two official stills from The Hunger Games, the Battle Royale-esque franchise set to kick off March 23, 2012.

The Gary Ross-directed pic is “set in post-apocalyptic America, Hunger Games introduces 16-year-old heroine Katniss Everdeen, who must participate in a fight-to-the-death annual event called the Hunger Games. The battles are televised, and pit youths from each of the Capitol’s 12 Districts against each other.”

New Cast Photos from ‘The Hunger Games’ Battle

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 28, 2011 @ 2:44pm
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Click on over to Entertainment Weekly and you’ll find five behind-the-scenes first looks at the cast from Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games, the Battle Royale-esque franchise set to kick off March 23, 2012.

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Dayo Okeniyi, Amandla Stenberg, Chris Mark, Jacqueline Emerson, Wes Bentley, Lenny Kravitz, Toby Jones and Stanley Tucci all star.

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 31, 2011 @ 5:21pm
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More from the world of big studio franchises, Donald Sutherland has been cast as President Snow in the highly anticipated adaptation of the Suzanne Collin’s bestseller, The Hunger Games.

President Snow has been the autocratic ruler of Panem and its contained districts for some 25 years at the outset of the story. With a snake-like appearance, he is cruel and ruthless in his intimidation and control tactics.

“Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains.

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.”

Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games, directed by Gary Ross, will arrive on theaters March 23, 2012.
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Fierce People (limited)

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on September 02, 2007 @ 12:00am
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Finn Earl (Anton Yelchin) has an opportunity to visit his anthropologist father during the summer, helping with his study and observations of a primitive South American tribe called Yanomamo, or “Fierce People.”

After a series of events prevent this trip from happening, Finn and his mom Liz Earl (Diane Lane) end up spending the summer with Ogden C. Osborne (Donald Sutherland) and observing his very wealthy family on their sprawling estate in the ‘wilds’ of New Jersey. The summer turns out to be a life-altering experience for everyone, especially Finn, who learns more about fierce people in New Jersey than he might have if he had joined his father in South America.

An American Haunting

Posted by Tex Massacre on May 05, 2006 @ 12:00am
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Based on the true events of the only case in US History where a spirit caused the death of a man- the ghost was called the Bell Witch after the last name of the family tormented.

Salem’s Lot (TV)

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on June 02, 2004 @ 12:00am
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Writer Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot and discovers that it is being terrorized by vampires.

Die! Die! My Darling!

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on March 21, 1965 @ 12:00am
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The spoiled Patricia Carroll arrives in London to get married with her fiancé Alan Glentower. However, the stubborn Pat decides to pay a visit in the country to Mrs. Trefoile, the mother of her former fiancé Stephen, who died in a car accident. Once there, the religious fanatic Mrs. Trefoile insists to Pat to stay overnight to go to the mass on the next morning. After going to the church, the naive Pat tells Mrs. Trefoile that she was not going to marry Stephen, triggering her insanity. Mrs. Trefoile abducts Pat to purify her sins and make her pure for her beloved son.

Castle of the Living Dead

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on August 05, 1964 @ 12:00am
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Evil Count Drago’s hobbies include mummifying a traveling circus group visiting his castle. Lee is as evil as ever, but be sure to look for Sutherland’s screen debut. In a dual role, he plays not only the bumbling inspector, but also a witch, in drag.