April 19, 2024

Lawrence, Berry Give “X-Men” Sequel Updates

Jennifer Lawrence says that, unlike in "X-Men: First Class," she will wear a bodysuit for her role as Mystique in the sequel "X-Men: Days of Future Past". Lawrence says: "I'm so excited because I'm going to wear a body suit [in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past']. It will be from neck down so it will cut out time and the blisters." Lawrence reportedly … [Read more...]

Bill Lawrence wins seat on White Rock council

It was a close race, but business owner Bill Lawrence has won a seat on the White Rock City Council. Lawrence won Saturday’s by-election by 130 votes with a total of 620. There were nine candidates seeking the position left open after long-time councilor Mary-Wade Anderson died in June. Only 15-percent of registered voters in the White Rock … [Read more...]

Francis Lawrence To Helm “Mockingjay”?

Word comes today that "I Am Legend" and "Constantine" filmmaker Francis Lawrence is coming back to "The Hunger Games" franchise. Lawrence has been shooting the upcoming sequel "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," and now the director is reportedly going to take the helm of the two film adaptation of the last book in Suzanne Collins' trilogy - … [Read more...]

Lawrence Not Returning For “Mockingjay”

"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" director Francis Lawrence will NOT be returning for the final two-film adaptation of the last of Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" novels reports Variety. Lionsgate is reportedly now seeking a new director for the finale as Lawrence will not be available. Already under pressure to get the second film out in … [Read more...]

“Lawrence of Arabia” Returns To Cinemas

It has been a long wait for film lovers but, many years after it was revealed to be in the works, David Lean's classic "Lawrence of Arabia" is finally coming to Blu-ray. Ahead of the disc release, this multi-million dollar restoration of the film's 216-minute director’s cut will score both a limited U.S. theatrical re-release and a one time only … [Read more...]

Lawrence Set To Helm “Catching Fire”

Lionsgate has ultimately decided on "I Am Legend" and "Water for Elephants" helmer Francis Lawrence to direct "Catching Fire", the upcoming "The Hunger Games" sequel reports the trades. Various names flew back and forth as the potential replacement for the first film's helmer Gary Ross once it was confirmed he was out. Juan Antonio Bayona and … [Read more...]

Miller, Lawrence Up For “Catching Fire”?

Last week we heard of a wish list by Lionsgate for potential helmers of "The Hunger Games" sequel "Catching Fire". At the time only three names on the list were revealed - David Cronenberg, Alfonso Cuaron and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu. Now The Playlist has revealed two more - "Moneyball" director Bennet Miller and "I Am Legend" director Francis … [Read more...]

Cooper, Lawrence Team In “Serena”

Bradley Cooper ("The Hangover") and Jennifer Lawrence ("The Hunger Games") are set join an adaptation of Ron Rash's 2008 period novel "Serena" at 2929 Entertainment says Vulture. Set in 1929 North Carolina, the story follows two young newlyweds, George and Serena Pemberton, who are building a timber empire and aren't afraid to kill or destroy … [Read more...]