Francis Lawrence News

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alan Ritchson has been cast in the role of 'Gloss' in Lionsgate's upcoming sequel to The Hunger Games, CATCHING FIRE.

FX Productions has entered into an agreement with mega-producer Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson and their production company, Color Force, for a first-look production deal with FXP exclusively for cable television.

Lionsgate has announced that Bruno Gunn has been cast in the role of Brutus in THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, the adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-seller 'Catching Fire.' Brutus is a former Career victor from District 2.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Meta Golding has joined the cast of the 'Hunger Games' sequel, CATCHING FIRE. The actress will portray 'Enobaria' in the film.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Broadway vet Lynn Cohen has joined the cast of Lionsgate's CATCHING FIRE, the sequel to the hit film 'The Hunger Games.'

Lukas Haas ('Inception,' '24,' 'Witness') and newcomer Saxon Sharbino have joined the cast of TOUCH as series regulars and Greg Ellis ('Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End,' '24') will appear in a recurring role when the critically acclaimed series returns for its second season Friday, Oct. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Lionsgate and the filmmakers of THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE have announced that actress Amanda Plummer has been cast in the role of Wiress.

As first reported on E! News, Philip Seymour Hoffman has signed on for the role of Plutarch Heavensbee in the upcoming HUNGER GAMES sequel, 'Catching Fire.'

LIONSGATE , a leading global entertainment company, announced today that Francis Lawrence 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.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate, the studio behind the blockbuster THE HUNGER GAMES, has seleced Francis Lawrence to direct the film's sequel 'Catching Fire'.

For the first time in television history, a U.S. series has immediately established a global audience. Within one week of its highly-rated American debut, TOUCH has created a tremendous worldwide buzz.

ABC details its 12 drama pilots under consideration for next season.

TOUCH, the intriguing new drama series from Tim Kring (Heroes) and starring Kiefer Sutherland in his first television project since the Emmy-winning 24, will receive an unprecedented global launch for its March series premiere that includes coordinated worldwide distribution, marketing and advertising sponsorship.

Don't miss the chance to connect with TOUCH during the LIVE streaming of the TOUCH World Premiere and Global Q&A event, presented by Degree Men, on Sunday, March 18. The global event featuring Kiefer Sutherland and the cast and producers of TOUCH will begin at 6:30 PM ET/3:30 PM PT (4:30 PM Mexico City, 10:30 PM London, 11:30 PM Rome, 12:30 AM (next day) Istanbul, 6:30 AM (next day) Hong Kong), and will stream LIVE at www.FOX.com/TOUCH and globally at www.facebook.com/TOUCHonTV.

Frigid New York will present, FEAR FACTOR: CANINE EDITION at The Kraine Theatre from Feb. 22 - March 3. The one-man show was was written by, and also stars, John Grady, and tells the peculiar and misguided true adventures of a man and his therapy dog. An award-winning tale of true love and overcoming obstacles, while staring fear in the face.

Carol Burnett will among the recipients of the 49th Annual ICG Publicists Awards, to be held Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Frigid New York will present, FEAR FACTOR: CANINE EDITION at The Kraine Theatre from Feb. 22 - March 3. The one-man show was was written by, and also stars, John Grady, and tells the peculiar and misguided true adventures of a man and his therapy dog. An award-winning tale of true love and overcoming obstacles, while staring fear in the face.

As first reported on Deadline.com, Will Smith has signed on to star in a second installment of the Warner Bros 2007 hit film I AM LEGEND.

Frigid New York will present, FEAR FACTOR: CANINE EDITION at The Kraine Theatre from Feb. 22 - March 3. The one-man show was was written by, and also stars, John Grady, and tells the peculiar and misguided true adventures of a man and his therapy dog. An award-winning tale of true love and overcoming obstacles, while staring fear in the face.

Carol Burnett will among the recipients of the 49th Annual ICG Publicists Awards, to be held Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.