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Hoffman
A DIFFERENT DIRECTION

Why Younger Hoffman Didn’t Get His Dad’s ‘Hunger Games’ Role

Cooper Hoffman didn’t fit the bill for the younger version of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s character, he explained.

Dana Herrnstadt

Elizabeth Banks
WRONG TEAM

‘Hunger Games’ Star Blasts ‘White Ladies’ Who Voted Trump

“I wish more of us were becoming revolutionaries!” the actress said.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Donald Trump as Caesar Flickman in "The Hunger Games"
NO VOLUNTEERS?

Newsom Calls Out Trump Over Patriot ‘Hunger Games’

The president called the event an “unprecedented athletic competition.”

Farrah Tomazin

The AI-generated photo Newsom's team created os "Lyin'" Leavitt.
MOCKING K

Newsom Hits Karoline Leavitt With Brutal ‘Hunger Games’ Meme

The California governor’s press office branded the White House press secretary “KAROLYIN’” over a post about commercial driver’s licenses.

Tom Latchem

A photo illustration of Miley Cyrus in her music video, "Flowers," and Jennifer Lawrence in a gold dress in the LA premiere of "The Hunger Games" in 2012.
WRECKING BALL

Miley Cyrus Addresses Rumors About Jennifer Lawrence Feud

Fans speculated that Cyrus’ ex-husband Liam Hemsworth cheated on her with Jennifer Lawrence.

Kenneal Patterson

The Hunger Games
REAPING DAY

New ‘Hunger Games’ Movie Actually Seeking Volunteer Tribute

Unlike the characters in the novel, you’ll most likely escape unscathed.

Catherine Bouris

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Actor Ralph Fiennes
'I VOLUNTEER'

Hunger Games Franchise Unveils A-Lister as Main Villain

Ralph Fiennes will play President Snow in the upcoming film, which debuts in November 2026.

Kenneal Patterson

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jesse Plemons visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at SXSW 2023 on March 11, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb)
🔥🔥🔥

‘Hunger Games’ Fans Thrilled With Casting News for New Movie

The Oscar for Best Casting is already in the bag.

Clare Donaldson

Sunrise on the Reaping
TRAUMATIZED

New ‘Hunger Games’ Is Brutal Revenge on Thirsty TikTokers

For every President Snow thirst trap, Suzanne Collins kills a child.

Clare Donaldson

Jennifer Lawrence
I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE

‘The Hunger Games: On Stage’ Couldn’t Come At A Better Time

The blockbuster book and movie franchise will now be a theatrical production heading to London later this year.

Clare Donaldson

A photo still of Elizabeth Banks and Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games
THE REAPING

The New ‘Hunger Games’ Book Sounds So Pretentious

Suzanne Collins announced a fifth book in the Hunger Games franchise, which will apparently be accompanied by a new movie. But why does she think David Hume is the selling point?

Allegra Frank

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