'Catching Fire' Could Gross More Than 900 Million Worldwide

Variety reports that one industry analyst predicts Catching Fire will gross $900 million worldwide. This is also boosting Lionsgate's stock to an all time high.

Piper Jaffray said Tuesday it recommended the stock as its favorite mid-cap name in 2013 and singled out Catching Fire, due out Nov. 22.

“While the second Hunger Games film is an obvious catalyst, we see a number of other interesting initiatives across the company that will drive value,” analyst James Marsh wrote. “The film release slate is looking deeper (Red 2, Ender’s Game, Divergent), we like the odds of a Twilight extension, and international distribution deal economics are improving. 

David Miller of BRiley & Co. issued a similarly bullish report and repeated his $34 target, predicting that Catching Fire will gross $900 million worldwide. That’s 22% above the $691 million gross for The Hunger Games, will Miller noting that the popularity of the Hunger Games book trilogy has “exploded” overseas since last year’s release of the first film.

Read more at Variety

Woody Harrelson on Being Part of 'The Hunger Games' Franchise: "I love it"

Woody Harrelson spoke with ShortList while promoting his movie Now You See Me, and revealed that he "really loves" being part of The Hunger Games franchise. 

Photo by Matt Sayles/AP

And then, of course, there’s The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Can you tell us how that’s coming along?

I haven’t seen it, but I’ve heard it’s looking great.

How does it feel for you to be part of a big juggernaut franchise? It’s the first time you’ve…

...it’s the first time I’ve been a part of something that’s a hit [laughs].

No, it’s just that being part of a huge blockbuster is not something people would associate with you.

I love it. I really love it. I said no at first. But the director called me and he said, “You’ve got to do this for me, I don’t have a second choice.” He was so passionate about it, and I thought, “Well if you want me to do it that bad, I’ll do it.” Just one conversation made me throw the dice. That was it, and now I’m part of this incredible franchise.

Were you surprised by how big it became?

Yes I was. I didn’t know what I was stepping into.

A lot of people have said Hollywood is relying too much on big franchises at the moment. Do you think that’s true?

Well, Hollywood is so many diverse things; you have indies that I love. But when you’re looking at studios, they need to make money. They’re giant corporations, so I understand that in getting something that is working, you stick with it. Most times, sequels aren’t as good as the original, and I hope that’s not the case for The Hunger Games. I haven’t seen it, but if it is as good, why not? I don’t have a moral issue with it, I get the idea. F*ck it. Do it.

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See 'The Hunger Games' Again At AMC Theatres in July

AMC Theatres are running a special "Spend Your Summer Nights at AMC" promotion. For $3.00 you can see The Hunger Games on the big screen July 15-17, and proceeds will benefit the Autism Society, Autism Speaks, and The Will Rogers Institute. All showtimes are at 10:00pm. Click here to find an AMC Theatre near you and purchase tickets. The promotion runs through the summer with other movies like The Amazing Spiderman, The Dark Knight Rises, and Django Unchained. 

Donate For A Chance To Watch The Hunger Games with Amandla Stenberg & More

Amandla Stenberg (Rue) has organised a fundraiser benefiting the UBUNTU EDUCATION FUND. A $10 donation to her Crowdrise campaign enters you to win a chance to attend a screening of The Hunger Games in Los Angeles with Amandla and other cast members Jackie Emerson (Foxface), Isabelle Fuhrman (Clove), Kalia Prescott (District 3 Tribute), and Ian Nelson (District 3 Tribute). 

The Ubuntu Education Fund is a non-profit organization that provides over 2,000 orphaned and vulnerable children and their families with lifesaving HIV support services and essential educational resources in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Winners will be drawn and announced on Thursday, May 23rd. Click here to donate and find out more. 

The Hunger Games Instagram Account Reveals Fourth Clue About May 14th

Something is happening on May 14th at The Hunger Games Instagram, and they've just revealed a fourth clue! 

The Hunger Games Instagram Teases May 14th

The Hunger Games debuted a new instagram account with this photo and the teaser message, "Within these pages... #TheSpark. May 14th"

Stay tuned to see what the message means! You can follow The Hunger Games on instagram here.

Update on Sat, May 11, 2013 by PanemPropaganda

The latest clue was posted to The Hunger Games Instagram account today! What do you think we'll see on May 14th?

Update on Sun, May 12, 2013 by PanemPropaganda

The next Instagram clue has been posted! There's no going back.....

The 'Catching Fire' Trailer Soundtrack: Beyond Fire by T.T.L.

The haunting and evocative music that's playing throughout the Catching Fire teaser trailer is called Beyond Fire by T.T.L. (ThroughTheLens). The track is available for download at ZeroKilled music for $1.20. 

T.T.L. also did the music, "Deep Shadow" for The Hunger Games trailer which you can check out HERE. 

'The Hunger Games' Nominated for a Hugo Award

The Hunger Games has been nominated for a Hugo Award. The Hugo Awards, presented annually since 1955, are voted on by members of the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon). Award winners will be announced Sunday, September 1, 2013, during the Hugo Awards Ceremony at LoneStarCon 3 in San Antonio, Texas.

Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form

• The Avengers, Screenplay & Directed by Joss Whedon (Marvel Studios, Disney, Paramount)
• The Cabin in the Woods, Screenplay by Drew Goddard & Joss Whedon; Directed by Drew Goddard (Mutant Enemy, Lionsgate)
• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro, Directed by Peter Jackson (WingNut Films, New Line Cinema, MGM, Warner Bros)
• The Hunger Games, Screenplay by Gary Ross & Suzanne Collins, Directed by Gary Ross (Lionsgate, Color Force)
• Looper, Screenplay and Directed by Rian Johnson (FilmDistrict, EndGame Entertainment)

A big thanks to our twitter follower @HeartJLaw for the tip!