'Hunger Games' sequel to be titled 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'
Published May 25 2012, 10:37 BST | By Simon Reynolds
Lionsgate has confirmed a new title for the second movie in its Hunger Games series.The sequel will officially be titled The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, with the third instalment also expected to follow suit as The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.
Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth will return for the follow-up, with Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz and Woody Harrelson also expected to be back in the supporting cast.
I Am Legend director Francis Lawrence will be behind the camera following the departure of original helmer Gary Ross.
The Hunger Games Blu-ray and DVD was recently confirmed for release on August 18.
The two-disc set will feature more than three hours of bonus material including page to screen documentaries, cast and crew interviews, and the full-length propaganda film which plays before the Reaping ceremony.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will open in cinemas on November 22, 2013.
Watch Jennifer Lawrence speaking to Digital Spy about The Hunger Games below:
That was expected, people need to know it's the same series. It's like 'Twilight Saga:' with those horrible films.
May 25th 2012 at 8:30pm
As long as Robert P isn't in it they can call it whatever they want!
May 25th 2012 at 3:17pm