Peter Dinklage Joins Cast of 'Hunger Games' Prequel Movie

Clayton Davis With audacious directors, courageous actors and unforgettable stories that have touched the lives of cinephiles on a global scale, Focus Features has been a fixture in the Hollywood firmament for two decades.Since its inception, 14 Focus films have been nominated for best picture: “The Pianist” (2002), “Lost in Translation” (2003), “Brokeback Mountain” (2005), “Atonement” (2007), “Milk” (2008), “A Serious Man” (2009), “The Kids Are All Right” (2010), “Dallas Buyers Club” (2013), “The Theory of Everything” (2014), “Darkest Hour” (2017), “Phantom Thread” (2017), “BlacKkKlansman” (2018), “Promising Young Woman” (2020) and “Belfast” (2021).Marking the 20th anniversary of its first theatrical release, Variety is ranking the 30 best Focus Features films so far.In the summer of 2002, the arthouse studio released its first feature, “Possession,” a romantic drama with Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow and Aaron Eckhart. Directed by Neil LaBute and adapted from the novel by A.S.

Blam! Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell Williams have bounced straight to the top of the Official Trending Chart with Stay With Me.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMark Hoffman, the longtime chief of NBCUniversal’s business-news outlet CNBC will step down from the role after a 17-year tenure, the company revealed Tuesday.In a memo to staffers, Hoffman said his last day at the helm would be September 12.

It’s over. Florence Pugh and Zach Braff have split after three years of dating.

ASAP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, has an arrest history stretching from Europe to the United States. At one point, former President Donald Trump allegedly threatened to start a trade war unless the Grammy-awarding-winning rapper was released from a Swedish prison.

“Top Gun: Maverick” is the year’s biggest movie by a considerable margin, both in terms of box office and in the way it captured the cultural zeitgeist, and it now finally has a home video release date and bonus features details. The long-awaited sequel, made more than three decades after the original, was #2 at the domestic box office just this weekend and it was originally released in theaters back in late May.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterLet the 10th Hunger Games begin!Lionsgate is teasing a first look at “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel story set in the bleak world of Panem. The movie, which takes place long before the odds were in Katniss Everdeen’s favor in the popular “Hunger Games” franchise, centers on Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow (the eventual tyrannical ruler of the dystopian nation) and Rachel Zegler as tribute Lucy Gray Baird.The new photo gives a glimpse at the 18-year-old Snow, who is chosen to mentor Baird during the 10th Hunger Games — the highly publicized event in which teenagers are chosen via lottery to fight to the death.

Kelly Ripa's son Michael is an aspiring actor and is building a loyal fan base on social media as a result.MORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola shares sun-drenched photo after launching music careerAnd while he is relatively private, the 25-year-old delighted his followers on Instagram this week with a stunning landscape photograph he had taken.From the looks of it, the image was taken at his family's home in the Hamptons, where Kelly and Mark Consuelos are spending a lot of time at the moment.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story The picture was taken at night and was truly breathtaking, focusing on a beautiful skyline and the moon shining onto the ocean.MORE: Kelly Ripa looks fantastic in palm tree print swimsuit in latest vacation photoMORE: Kelly Ripa's time off Live involves spending time with her family at their stunning vacation homeFans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "So beautiful and peaceful," while another wrote: "Wow! That's an awesome picture." A third added: "Breathtaking!"It's been an exciting time for Michael's family, who have been celebrating the debut release of his younger sister Lola's single, Paranoia Silverlining.A post shared by Michael Consuelos (@michael.consuelos)Kelly Ripa's son Michael Consuelos shared a stunning scenary photo Michael was a proud brother as he posted the single cover on his Stories on the day it was released last week, alongside a sweet message. It read: ""My sister made a frigging amazing song.

Big Brother is back! The popular show, which ran for almost 20 years on Channel 4 and Channel 5 before being axed in 2018, made its mark on pop culture thanks to the brilliant housemates that entered.MORE: The most complained about TV moment of the decade has been revealedAs the phenomenon returns to our screens next year, here at HELLO!, we look at who should be the face of Big Brother.Big Brother is backA former Big Brother contestant, Alison has made a splash ever since she appeared on the show in 2003. And with the show being revived in 2023, it would make perfect sense for Alison to be the leading lady after 20 years in the spotlight.

Craig Melvin lost his beloved brother, Lawrence, to colorectal cancer and his efforts to raise awareness of the disease are as strong as ever. The Today show host and his wife, Lindsay, hosted The Bottoms Up Invitational golf tournament over the weekend and he spoke to HELLO! in an exclusive chat ahead of the event. MORE: Craig Melvin details heartbreaking details of father's battle with addiction Craig's sibling was only 39 years old when he was tragically diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after suffering with abdominal pain and weight loss.WATCH: Craig Melvin opens up about his family and his father overcoming addiction It was a shock to him and his loved ones who were unaware that there was a history of the disease in Craig's family. Now the TV star is working tirelessly with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance in a bid to boost screenings, raise money for research and to destigmatize this type of cancer which is 100% preventable.MORE: Craig Melvin takes on exciting project away from Today GALLERY: The Today show hosts' epic homes: Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager, more"Before my brother died I became very involved in the Colorectal Cancer Alliance," Craig told HELLO!.

Victoria Beckham is known for her passion for working out, even performing walking lunges while on board the family's yacht, and it seems her love of exercise has been passed on to her daughter, Harper.SEE: Harper Beckham and Victoria just had a £58 twinning fashion momentThe youngest of the Beckham clan is just 11 years old, but it seems she already has a keen interest in some of her mum's hobbies. On Monday, Victoria took to Instagram to share two photos of herself and her daughter, giving an insight into their precious mummy-daughter time.WATCH: Victoria Beckham reveals Harper's multi-step skincare routineIn the first, the duo can be seen walking down a tree-lined avenue, with their arms wrapped around each other.

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Lori Harvey spoke to ESSENCE at the 2022 Met Gala and revealed her secret to great abs. Since then, the internet has been obsessed with pilates and trying to discover what else Harvey does to maintain such a killer figure.

Hailey Bieber is being open and honest.

This Morning fans were taken aback as they tuned into the latest episode as things got off to an unusual start. Instead of the usual titles introducing the ITV daytime show before seeing the hosts ready and waiting in the studio, Rochelle Humes and Andi Peters were seen straight away.

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva would undoubtedly enhance Barcelona’s assets, but a move is unlikely to materialise, according to a former Blues player.

Aer Lingus has launched a flash sale this week on its trips from Manchester Airport to the USA so you can bag yourself an exciting trip to the States this autumn. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a last-minute holiday while also being budget friendly.

A small rise in the proportion of unemployed people in the UK could be a sign of worse things yet to come, economists have warned.

Getting your baby into a routine can sometimes seem impossible. The average newborn sleeps anywhere from eight up to 16-18 hours a day during their first two weeks.

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Andrew Davies ploughed through the heat to complete a memorable European marathon in a melting Munich.

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Are you’re a writer or director in the industry in love with an established show you’re not working on? Let the journey Cathy Yan went on be a lesson to you. The “Birds of Prey” filmmaker is an Emmy nominee today because she made sure the powers at be were aware she is a massive fan of HBO’s “Succession.” And it was her first television credit.

Filmmaker Anna Rose Holmer dazzled critics in 2015 with her feature debut “The Fits,” which made a big splash at Sundance that year. Seven years later, she finally returns with collaborator Saela Davis, who was the co-writer and editor of “The Fits.” Together, they have directed the new psychological drama/thriller “God’s Creatures.” Premiering at The Cannes Film Festival earlier this year to great acclaim, Davis and Holmer’s film Paul Mescal (“Normal People,” “The Lost Daughter”), Aisling Franciosi (“The Nightingale,” “The Fall”), and Academy Award-nominee Emily Watson (“Breaking the Waves,” “Punch Drunk Love”).

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorOne of the commercials running on the streaming-video site Pluto is big enough to look just like one of its many content selections.Rather than break up a streaming show with a selection of traditional commercials, Ancestry decided to create a short film that its executives hoped would be as enticing as anything else consumers tried to binge. As part of a pact with Paramount Global, the vignette streamed on Pluto as well as CBS News’ streaming-video properties.Before Juneteenth, the online genealogy service released “A Dream Delivered: The Lost Letters of Hawkins Wilson,” which follows one family’s effort to find relatives of an ancestor, Hawkins Wilson, who was born into slavery.

Naman Ramachandran Mani Ratnam’s hugely anticipated epic “Ponniyin Selvan: I” will become the first Tamil-language film to release in the IMAX format. IMAX Corporation and Lyca Productions have set a partnership to bring the film to IMAX screens in India and worldwide on Sept.

Florence Pugh is opening up about her career and her personal life.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterA Westeros legend is making his way to Panem. “Game of Thrones” actor Peter Dinklage has been cast as Casca Highbottom in “The Hunger Games” prequel, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”Dinklage will star opposite Tom Blyth as young Coriolanus Snow, Rachel Zegler as tribute Lucy Gray Baird and Hunter Schafer as Tigris Snow.“With production underway, we couldn’t be more excited about the way this cast has come together and thrilled to be welcoming Peter Dinklage to Panem,” Nathan Kahane, president of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, said in a statement.

played by Tom Blyth, and friends and enemies that shaped him into the nefarious leader fans saw in the original trilogy.fan favorite Peter Dinklage has been cast to play Casca Highbottom, dean of the Academy, who holds many secrets close to his vest. As director Francis Lawrence explained in a press release, «Dean Highbottom is one of the most powerful people in Snow’s life.

EXCLUSIVE: For the upcoming prequel to The Hunger Games, the odds are in its favor for the highly-anticipated project to add an Emmy-winning star to its cast. Sources tell Deadline, Peter Dinklage is set to join the growing ensemble of Lionsgate’s Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes. Dinklage will play Casca Highbottom, dean of the Academy. Dinklage will star in the film opposite Tom Blyth, who will play the young Coriolanus Snow, and Rachel Zegler, as tribute Lucy Gray Baird. Francis Lawrence, who previously directed the franchise’s Catching Fire, Mockingjay Part One, and Mockingjay Part Two, will direct the adaptation of the Suzanne Collins novel.