
Well that was quick, Lionsgate has announced that Francis Lawrence (“Water for Elephants” “I Am Legend”) has been offered the role of directing duties for the “Hunger Games” sequel.

Well that was quick, Lionsgate has announced that Francis Lawrence (“Water for Elephants” “I Am Legend”) has been offered the role of directing duties for the “Hunger Games” sequel.

After a few weeks of talks with Lionsgate and several rumors, it has been confirmed that Gary Ross will not come back to direct “Catching Fire”, the sequel to the wildly popular “Hunger Games”.

Entertainista caught up with with celebrity makeup artist Stacey Rae of the ByuTi Salon in Santa Monica to get her tips for creating actress’ Brooke Bundy “Octavia” at the Los Angeles premiere for “The Hunger Games”.

The odds were definitely in the Hunger Games’ favor this weekend as the film managed to set a box office record and land at #1 in the box office.

Jennifer Lawrence looked every bit the “Girl on Fire” at the Los Angeles premiere for “The Hunger Games” in a gold, straight off the runway Prabal Gurung gown and dark smoky eyes.

In our eyes there is no other actress other than Elizabeth Banks who could portray semi-villain “Effie Trinket” in THE HUNGER GAMES.