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'Before I Fall' Movie Has Its Director

Posted 3/26/12 4:50 pm EST by in Movie News, Movies, Page Turners


Ever since word came down of the movie rights being optioned for Lauren Oliver's "Before I Fall," fans have been waiting impatiently for the adaptation that'll let us watch the supernatural time-glitchy unraveling of high school meanie Samantha Kingston on the big screen (not to mention for a "day on repeat" movie that doesn't revolve around a sun-phobic subterranean rodent).

And now, The Hollywood Reporter has word that a helmer is nearly on board: director Gina Prince-Blythewood is circling the script of this hotly anticipated take on one of our favorite YA books.

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'Hunger Games' Hangover: 7 Other Dystopian Adaptations In The Works

Posted 3/26/12 3:38 pm EST by in Movie News, Movies, Page Turners


Audiences sated their appetite for all things bleak this weekend, feasting on the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" to the tune of $155 million at the box office. And though Katniss and Peeta are leading the dystopian charge, they won't be alone in the Arena forever. Even before the film caught fire with movie-goers, prescient producers had been green-lighting movie and television adaptations based on dark-future books. To wit, here's a list of seven other YA dystopian tales in various stages of production.

Book: "Legend," by Marie Lu
Premise: A teenage twist on "Les Miserables," this Los Angeles-set tale follows military-officer-in-training June as she tracks notorious criminal Day, who's been charged with her brother's murder.
Status: "Twilight" producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey optioned the novel in February 2011—long before it even hit bookstore shelves. Wyck has gone on record saying "Legend" will "[blow] the socks off of 'The Hunger Games.'" Um, Wyck, those are some big socks to fill.

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'Hunger Games' Wins Gleaming Reviews From Stars Like Miley Cyrus, Chris Colfer

Posted 3/26/12 1:45 pm EST by in Movie News, Movies, The Twitter Nation


by Fallon Prinzivalli

After this weekend's blazing box-office victory, who isn't talking about "The Hunger Games"? From Josh Hutcherson skeptics who fell in love with his Peeta performance, to diehard fans tweeting about their second, third and forth viewings, reactions have been largely positive for the first film in the series. And celebrities got in on the 140-words-or-less reviews too!

Miley Cyrus, who's dating "Hunger Games" hottie Liam Hemsworth, wrote, " Happy Hunger Games everyone! can't wait for everyone to see it! Such an amazing film! JENNIFER LAWRENCE IS GENIUS!" While singer Kelly Osbourne, who's probably a little less biased, said, "Just got out of seeing #HungerGames all I have to say is wow! It really is a must see!" And then there was "Glee" star Darren Criss, who was lucky enough to snag an invite to the premiere. "In short, The Hunger Games was great. They did an awesome job," he enthused.

Check out even more celebrity reactions after the jump, including one star who took a jab at "Twilight."

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'True Blood' Teases Season 5 With 3 New Clips

Posted 3/26/12 1:13 pm EST by in TV News


With "True Blood" returning to HBO in just a few short months, fans are seriously excited to kick back and catch up with their Bon Temps favorites again... And if the new teasers released today are any indication, so is the show itself.

The three new clips released are fondly reminiscent of all that's happened, as they take us on a first-person tour through signature "True Blood" settings that echo with the memories of things past. (Literally, in this case, as snippets of dialogue from previous seasons play the entire time the camera pans over the lifeless interior of Fangtasia and strolls through the empty rooms of Bill's and Sookie's houses.)

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Which 'Hunger Games' Scene Set You On Fire? Vote!

Posted 3/26/12 10:53 am EST by in Movies, Polls


According to our estimates, every single person on planet Earth (and possibly a few visiting extra-terrestrials with discerning taste in cinema) saw "The Hunger Games" this weekend—which means that now, we can stop freaking out about how OMG IT'S ALMOST HERE and start freaking out about OMG BEST MOVIE EVERRRRR. Because when it comes to literary wish-fulfillment, there was nothing quite like seeing the Capitol and all its beloved characters come to life on screen. We still have goosebumps!

But with "The Hunger Games" finally out in theaters and the credits rolling on the series' thrilling first chapter, it's time for fans to have a whole new fight to the death...over which bit from the film was your favoritest favorite. Was it the action? The drama? The romance? The Tooch?! Vote in our poll, and let's see which moment from the movie moved you most.

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'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' Teaser Trailer: Bella Is A Vamp

Posted 3/26/12 9:31 am EST by in Hot Stuff, Movie News, Movies, Twilight Forever!, Videos


Vampire eyes are watching you...

After the teasiest of teases from "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" last week, we're finally getting a look at the full teaser trailer, which debuted in front of "The Hunger Games" in theaters.

And by "full look" we mean about 25 extra seconds. Nonetheless, the extended sneak gives us an even longer look at running Vampire Bella and her newly scarlet peepers.

"After 18 years of being utterly ordinary, I finally found that I can shine," the fresh immortal says in a voiceover, accompanied by shots of her sparkling skin and Usain Bolt-like speed in action. (Too early for Olympics references?)

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Style Superstar: AnnaSophia Robb Walks On The Wild Side

Posted 3/23/12 5:30 pm EST by in Fashion & Style, Style Superstar


Spring has sprung—especially when it comes to the red-carpet style on display this week at the launch of Salvatore Ferragamo's Signorina fragrance. Celebrity attendees posed in front of a giant wall covered top-to-bottom with sprays of pink roses, and almost everyone broke out their best and brightest Ferragamo duds to color the occasion. Who stood out like a Style Superstar? And whose look threatened to fade into the background? Check it.

AnnaSophia Robb only just scored the lead role in "Sex and the City" high-school reboot "The Carrie Diaries," but she's wasted no time decking herself out in designer duds that would do Carrie Bradshaw proud. The actress showed up in a flattering dress whose whimsical print really stood out from the crowd (and, more importantly, the busy pink background that all attendees were photographed in front of.) Few ladies could pull off a look quite this wild (ha! ha!), but AnnaSophia looked fresh-faced, comfortable, and fully in her element—and while the last lady to play Carrie B. left some seriously fashionable shoes to fill, those navy satin pumps are holding their own in a big way.

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'Hunger Games': 5 Delicious Morsels You Didn't Taste In The Trailer

Posted 3/23/12 4:35 pm EST by in Movie News, Movies, Videos


In an age when movie trailers reveal nearly every plot and punch line long before fans take their seats in the cineplex, Lionsgate took a unique (and much-welcomed) approach to its marketing of "The Hunger Games," relying heavily on pre-Arena material and leaving nearly all of the Games-centric scenes for ticket-holding movie-goers. And with so much unseen footage, there was a veritable feast of new moments to chew on once we savored the finished product. So, in honor of the film's release today, we've hand-picked five of our favorite first looks from the flick. Dig in, but be warned: slightly spoilerish territory ahead...

The control room
With a simple perspective shift—expanding the goings-on of Panem beyond Katniss' first-person viewpoint—director Gary Ross was able to build upon the world Suzanne Collins established in her best-seller. The tastiest addition? Gamemaker Seneca Crane's lair, otherwise known as the control room, where we watch the schemer utilize high-tech gadgetry to make the Tributes' lives a living hell.

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Young Carrie Bradshaw Sparkles In First Official 'Carrie Diaries' Image

Posted 3/23/12 3:16 pm EST by in TV News


by Elizabeth Lancaster

It's here! The first official photo of AnnaSophia Robb as "The Carrie Diaries" teenage protagonist. As you can see, the show’s title character sure dresses like one. With a full, sequined-covered dress—belted, of course—red stiletto heels and green animal-print sweater, this outfit screams adult Carrie with a cheeky '80s twist.

Fashion is sure to be just as pertinent to The CW pilot as it was to "Sex and the City," and the bar is set high by adult Carrie’s fashionista legacy. The show’s costume designer, Eric Damon, knows what he is getting into, explaining in a release from Warner Bros: "It's a rare invitation to dress a character whose reputation truly precedes her. Having played a hand in designing for the Carrie we know and love, I am honored to be chosen to carry the torch—to illuminate the woman we know by discovering the young lady she was."

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Enter Our 'Hunger Games' Laptop Giveaway!

Posted 3/23/12 2:30 pm EST by in Free Things, Movies


The Games have begun!

"The Hunger Games" hit theaters today, and we finally get to see the first installment of Suzanne Collins’ dystopian trilogy unfold on the big screen. If you are a dedicated fan, you may have already taken the full virtual tour of The Capitol courtesy of Lionsgate and Microsoft, with a computer equipped with Internet Explorer 9.

If not, then maybe it’s time to upgrade your setup. Well, consider us your sponsor sending a parachute your way! We are giving away a special edition Hunger Games Windows PC, laser-engraved with "The Hunger Games" movie title and District 12 insignia to one lucky winner!

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