Watch a recent interview with director Gary Ross on the upcoming film “The Hunger Games” stars Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Josh Hutcherson, Willow Shields, Woody Harrelson and Stanley Tucci. Click Here to check out our photo gallery from The Hunger Games. Synopsis: In a not-too-distant future, North America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24…

Harrison Ford has entered into talks to join director Ridley Scott’s ‘Blade Runner’ sequel, Collider is reporting. However, it’s unknown whether he’ll reprise his role of Rick Deckard from the original film in a cameo role or as a main character, or play a different character. The news comes after Ford initially said he “wouldn’t feel bad if I were not invited to the party.” Andrew Kosgrove, the president of Alcon Entertainment, which is developing the sequel, also said “If you’re asking me will this movie have anything to do with (Harrison) Ford, the answer is no.” Scott added that there was no chance Ford would reprise his role in…

Could February go two for two? (For wide releases, at least.) After a solid performance from both Chronicle and The Woman in Black it’s up to Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Safe House, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and The Vow to keep it up. Journey 2 is getting the widest release and even though it’s going up against a nice assortment of competition, there’s no reason to think it can’t pull a Percy Jackson and still post a big number. Will it make $31 million? Probably not, but it could match its predecessor’s $21 million opening weekend haul. Thanks to Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds, Safe…

Title: The Fairy Reviewed for Shockya by Harvey Karten Director: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy Screenwriter: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy Cast: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy, Philippe Martz, Vladimir Zorano, Destiné M’Bikula Mayemba, Wilson Goma Cast: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Philippe Martz, Bruno Romy Screened at: Review 2, NYC, 2/7/12 Opens: February 24, 2012 No cinephile could possibly watch this movie without thinking of Jacques Tati (1908-82), a French director, who may well have been the inspiration for the Belgo-Canadian-French directors of “The Fairy.” Tati’s theme, like that portrayed by Buster Keaton, is that individual personality is warped by unfeeling organizations–which the principal characters try to…

Arnold Schwarzenegger will star alongside Sylvester Stallone in the upcoming action-thriller ‘The Tomb,’ which will be directed by ‘The Rite’ helmer Mikael Hafstrom. The film, which was written by Miles Chapman, will be released by Summit Entertainment. It will begin shooting in spring 2012 in Louisiana. ‘The Tomb’ follows Stallone’s character, Ray Breslin, who is the world’s foremost authority on structural security. He has analyzed every high security prison, gaining a vast array of survival skills in the process. Ray’s ingenuity and knowledge are tested when he has to escape the master prison of his own design. Schwarzenegger will play Church, a complex inmate who fights to keep the prisoners…

“Short Circuit” is a film that is an artifact of the 1980s. For people that grew up in the ’80s, the film is a childhood favorite, and Dimension Films is aiming at making it a classic for the kids growing up in the 21st century as well. The original “Short Circuit” film was risque at times, and this remake aims at being less so. For Dimension Films, this remake is going to be the beginning of a new series of films. According to the press release, Bob Weinstein said he is looking forward to “Short Circuit” to be their “next family franchise.” According to Slash Film, Dimension Films wants to…

“The Three Stooges” stars Jane Lynch and Kate Upton will act as Grand Marshals for the Daytona 500, NASCAR’S most prestigious race. The stars who will play Larry, Moe and Curly–Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, and Will Sasso–will start the proceedings by delivering the green flag. The star-studded event will take place Sunday, Feb. 26 on FOX at 1 p.m. ET. “We look forward to Jane and Kate’s participation in the pre-race ceremonies, adding to the star power of NASCAR’s biggest and richest race of the year,” said Joie Chitwood III, Daytona International Speedway President. “Also, the thousands of race fans in attendance and the millions more watching on FOX Sports…

Taylor Swift has already given her voice to the soundtrack of “The Hunger Games”; now, she’s going to be partnering with Viacom for what is being marketed as MTV’s “first global music video premiere,” according to Reuters. According to the article, the music video at the center of the premiere, Swift’s “Safe & Sound,” featuring the Civil Wars, will air Feb. 13. According to Van Toffler, the president of Viacom Music & Logo Group, the video is set to reach 600+ households worldwide. Toffler told TheWrap that Viacom has probably not premiered the music video of an artist on this scale before. “I’m not sure we’ve ever done a global…

Title: The Dead Directed by: Howard J. Ford and Jonathan Ford Starring: Rob Freeman, Prince David Oseia and David Dontoh Running time: 105 minutes, Rated R, Available on DVD In the near future, a virus is spreading throughout the world turning people into the walking dead. Lt. Brian Murphy (Freeman) survives a crash off the coast of Africa, and is determined to find his way home to his wife and daughter. He soon crosses paths with Sergeant Daniel Dembele (Osei) whose own village has been ravaged by zombies, but Daniel is certain his young son has survived. Together they trek across the African plains, taking down the reanimated dead until…

While everyone is looking forward to the final installment of Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” series, “The Dark Knight Rises,” one thing people will not be looking forward to is a world in which Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” universe will no longer be explored. With the prospect for Batman being rebooted almost immediately after “The Dark Knight Rises” (supposedly in 2014), it will be tough for anyone else to bring anything new to the franchise, at least in my book. To get everyone ready for the inevitable remakes, The L.A. Times’ Hero Complex has partnered with graphic artist Sean Hartter to create posters for 15 “what if” reboots for the “Batman” franchise. My…