Natalie Dormer one of L.A. Times "Faces To Watch in 2014"

Natalie Dormer, who will play Cressida in Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2, has just been named one of Los Angeles Times' "Faces to Watch in 2014."

From L.A. Times:

Audiences familiar with Natalie Dormer are probably accustomed to seeing her dressed up in royal garb, from the flowing gowns of Anne Boleyn on the Showtime series "The Tudors" to the ornate dresses of would-be queen Margaery Tyrell on HBO's "Game of Thrones." Next November, the 31-year-old British actress will show a different side as Cressida, the intrepid documentary filmmaker and revolutionary in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1, the first installment of the series' two-part finale.

"It's such a departure for me," Dormer said, speaking on the telephone from Britain. "At the moment, people think of me in long skirts, with long brunet hair, so [it's a change] to be running around in combat trousers and flat army boots."

A role in the blockbuster series, which Dormer will reprise for "Part 2" in 2015, could spell a new level of fame for the actress, who in addition to "Game of Thrones" this year appeared in the Formula 1 racing drama "Rush" and the Ridley Scott thriller "The Counselor." She has also completed work on "Posh," director Lone Scherfig's adaptation of the Laura Wade play about an elite social club at Oxford University, as well as the indie dramas "Fencewalker" and "A Long Way From Home."

Jennifer Lawrence Makes Variety's Most Influential People of 2013 List

Jennifer Lawrence has come out on top of Variety's list of the Most Influential People of 2013.

Photo by James Devaney/WireImageFrom Variety:

Jennifer Lawrence

The reigning best actress Oscar winner exemplifies the new breed of versatile actress who moves easily between tentpoles (“The Hunger Games,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) and adult dramas (“American Hustle,” “Silver Linings Playbook”).

See the rest of the list at Variety.com.

Catching Fire Makes Massive Contribution to A Bumper Year For Hollywood

Catching Fire makes $800 million worldwide

According to Yahoo Movies UK, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire has made a more than significant contribution to what seems a bumper year for Hollywood.

2013 will be the most successful in commercial terms for Hollywood in its entire history, with the takings in the United States alone exceeding any figure ever achieved. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire has made a massive contribution to the roughly $11 billion worth of takings that Hollywood managed in 2013, the biggest in the history of cinema in the United States.

The second Hunger Games movie has been a significant part of this success story, with the US takings for the Francis Lawrence directed movie nearing $400 million. The film will finish 2013 as the second most successful movie of the year in commercial terms, and may yet top the $1 billion barrier worldwide which was considered an extremely optimistic and ambitious target for the movie.

Additionally, the performance of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire worldwide has been excellent, with the film penetrating major markets all over the globe. For example, it was announced this week that Catching Fire was the second most successful movie in Australia this year, just passing the third movie on the list, Despicable Me 2, with literally days left in the calendar year.

After initially experiencing something of a soft landing in the Far East, Catching Fire has also started to make good money in Japan, which has helped the movie exceed the $400 million in international takings, and the $800 million overall. Catching Fire remains in the top five or six movies in most countries in the world, showing that is has been an extremely durable performer.

With takings in Hollywood having sunk in recent years, the excellent takings from 2013 will be a great relief to studios who now have to compete with a multitude of other entertainment. With Catching Fire having done so well in 2013, it will be hoped that Mockingjay makes a similarly big splash next year.

Reporting by Christoper Morris - YahooUK

Josh Hutcherson at the University of Kentucky Basketball Game on 12/28

A blonde Josh Hutcherson attended the annual UK vs. U of L rivalry basketball game on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. Fans in the "eruption zone" gave Josh a three finger salute as Kentucky defeated Louisville 73-66.

 

Photos courtesy Kentucky.com and JoshHutchersonNews

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2013/12/28/3008143/snapped-fans-at-uk-louisville.html#storylink=cpy

Jena Malone Covers February Foam Magazine

Jena Malone is Foam magazine's February cover girl. In the issue, which hits newsstands on January 14th, Malone talks about her passion for photography and music, her start in the business and how she maintains a level head in Hollywood.

All Photos by Andrew Stiles for FOAMUPDATE: Photos and Article from Jena Malone's February Foam Magazine Cover Issue

If Hollywood were high school—and let’s face it, it pretty much is—Jena Malone would be the cool, artsy chick who marches to the blissed-out beat of her own drum. Off the red carpet, the 29-year-old actress eschews fancy designer labels in favor of $15 Etsy finds. And in her free time, she’s apt to be shooting dreamy photographs or tinkering around on The Shoe, a zany-looking instrument she jerry-rigged out of an old steamer trunk.

See the rest of the article and photos after the jump!

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New Outtakes From Jennifer Lawrence's Time 100 Photoshoot

All photos by Mark Seliger Thanks to our friends at Jennifer Lawrence Daily, we've got a peek at some outtakes from Jennifer Lawrence's Time 100 photoshoot by photographer Mark Seliger. Back in April, Time's annual 100 Issue hit newsstands, and Jen was selected as one of the 100 most influencial people of the year. Check out a few of the photos that didn't make the issue.

Phot by Mark Seliger. Courtesy ManagementArtists

Vote 'Catching Fire' as Favorite Year End Movie in The People's Choice Awards

People's Choice Awards have added a new category this year, Favorite Year End Movie, and Catching Fire is among the eligible movies. You can vote for Catching Fire through the first hour of the People's Choice Awards, which airs Wednesday, January 8th at 9/8c on CBS.

Click HERE to vote for Catching Fire!

Two New Photos of Jennifer Lawrence for Dior

Photos by Daniel JacksonTwo never before seen photographs have been circling the internet from Jennifer Lawrence's Dior campaign shoot with photographer Daniel Jackson. Similar photos were published in French magazine Madame Le Figaro in November.