Vulture: The Pros and Cons of Gary Ross Leaving The Hunger Games Sequel
Vulture listed the pros and cons of Gary Ross’s departure from The Hunger Games sequel.
First, the pros:
Does this mean less shakycam?
Ross certainly brought a novel visual approach to this nascent franchise, eschewing carefully composed shots for a jittery, handheld feel. That said, would anyone be mad if the new Catching Firedirector found a tripod? Our commenters were in full revolt against Ross’s shakycam, complaining, “I haven’t left a movie feeling this sick since The Blair Witch Project,” and ”That camera literally made me ill … If the second movie is like that, we won’t be going.” Which brings us to our next point …
Hunger Games Actor Alexander Ludwig Exclusive Interview With DA MAN
Hunger Games actor Alexander Ludwig is on the cover of Da Man’s April/May 2012 issue. Read Da Man’s exclusive interview with Alexander:
DA MAN: Your mother was an actress, but from what we’ve read, your parents were a bit apprehensive about letting you get into acting at a young age (nine); how did you persuade them to allow you to get into acting?
Alexander Ludwig: My parents know how passionate I’ve always been about acting. I convinced them this was something that I was going to put my heart and soul into.
Hunger Games Actress Latarsha Rose To Join BET’s ‘Being Mary Jane’
According to an exclusive report from Deadline, Latarsha Rose, the actress who played Portia in The Hunger Games will be joining BET’s pilot Being Mary Jane (form. Single Black Female) starring Gabrielle Union.
Rose, repped by SMS Talent and Bleecker Street, will play Dr. Lisa Hudson, Mary Jane’s best friend from college who is a professional yet conflicted single woman whose strong religious values have driven her to a life of celibacy.
MTV Video: Hunger Games Star Josh Hutcherson Says ‘Gary’s My Guy 100 Percent’
Before the official statement from Gary Ross and Lionsgate were released, Josh Hutcherson addressed the rumors that’s Gary Ross won’t be directing Catching Fire at the “Detention” press junket.
Celebuzz: ‘Hunger Games’ Actress Jacqueline Emerson ‘So Upset’ Gary Ross Not Directing Sequel
Celebuzz caught up Jacqueline Emerson, the actress who played Foxface in The Hunger Games, at Nylon magazine’s 13th anniversary party.
Here’s Jackie’s reaction when she learned that Gary Ross won’t be returning to direct Catching Fire.
“I just heard about it today, and I am so upset! I’m just so sad,” she admitted at at Nylon Magazine’s Anniversary party at Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. ”He’s such a talented director, and he really helped us connect with our characters in ways that I never have before. He had a method for working with everybody.”
