I liked this trailer a lot. They managed to keep a lot of the mystery, but still give you an idea of where the story is going. It looks like Francis Lawrence isn’t using as much shaky-cam as there was in the first movie, which is great. I have high hopes for this one.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have a Finnick.
Sam Claflin has been cast as Finnick Odair in ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.’ Claflin is coming off of a supporting role in ‘Snow White and The Huntsman’ and being the guy who’s not Orlando Bloom in the newest Pirates film.
I said months ago that I wanted a lesser known actor for the part, someone that could get immersed in the role with you looking at him and seeing only Finnick. I personally read Finnick a bit older, but the movie series is trying to get girls excited about cute guys not about a strong female lead.
I know most of you have read the books. Thoughts on the casting?
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It’s no secret that studios are looking for their own ‘Hunger Games.’ A film about a dystopian future with dangerous activities for teens is in demand. Especially if these activities are of the reality show vain.
This is where ‘America’s Got Powers’ comes in perfectly. Also it’s got superheroes. DONE.
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Finnicky Casting
No claps for the title please. I actually deserve to be slapped for it.
‘Catching Fire’ casting is underway, well ‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ is the official title. First off the title is unnecessary. I can’t believe I’m about to give Twilight a compliment, but I like how they give to movie the name of the book and just tack on ‘The Twilight Saga’ on all promotional material.
News right now is the three Actors still up for the role of Finnick are Armie Hammer, Taylor Kitsch, and Garrett Hedlund.
I choose Hedlund. Why? Because I had to look him up.
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Movie Movie Podcast #1: Locked Out of the Cabin in the Woods
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Brand New Podcast! Check it! Russ, Peter, Alex and myself are movie snobs who talk incessantly about the industry, and now we’re recording it! This week we discuss Lock Out and The Cabin in the Woods, dabble in The Hunger Games, and dip our toes into The Raid. Recorded on Sunday, April 15th 2012 and featuring A Whole New World off of the Aladdin soundtrack.
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