Jennifer Lawrence was already on Hollywood's radar after earning rave reviews and an Oscar nomination for her role in the 2010 film "Winter's Bone." But the actress has become a veritable household name by getting cast as Katniss Everdeen in the "The Hunger Games."
Recently, I made the mistake of joking on Twitter about the possibility of a Team Peeta vs. Team Gale dynamic, referring to the two young men who hold special places in the heart of Katniss Everdeen, the 16-year-old heroine of "The Hunger Games."
When it comes to predicting the big-screen success of "The Hunger Games," the fans have spoken. Actually, make that cheered.
When it comes to predicting the big-screen success of "The Hunger Games," the fans have spoken. Actually, make that cheered.
"The Hunger Games" author Suzanne Collins has given a big thumbs up to the upcoming film version of her million-selling dystopian novel.
Movie and TV studio Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. is creating a Hollywood powerhouse focused on young adult audiences with its purchase of Summit Entertainment, maker of the teen hit "Twilight" series, for $412.5 million, which the companies confirmed Friday.
Lions Gate is close to buying Summit Entertainment, the maker of the teen hit "Twilight" series for about $400 million in cash and stock.
Two Hollywood studios that are vying for a similar teen audience are talking about merging, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Two Hollywood studios that are vying for a similar teen audience are talking about merging, according to a person familiar with the matter.
