CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.
The Hunger Games
Film News: ‘The Hunger Games’ Dominates at Box Office, Sets Records
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 25, 2012 - 11:30amCHICAGO – The games have begun, and the box office numbers are ever in “The Hunger Games” favor. The new film, an adaptation of the first book in Suzanne Collins Hunger Games trilogy, set box office records all weekend, and has been estimated to earn $155 million at the box office when Sunday’s showings play themselves out. That total is good enough for number three all time at weed box offices, just behind “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” ($169.2 mil) and “The Dark Knight” ($158.4 mil).
Film News: ‘The Hunger Games’ Grosses $19.7 Million at Midnight
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 23, 2012 - 12:30pmCHICAGO – If you weren’t sure “The Hunger Games” was going to be as big as predicted, the news this morning may change your mind. Midnight showing totals for the new film are estimated to be $19.7 million. This record breaking number lands just above “The Dark Knight” at number seven in all-time midnight showing totals, and sits behind six other films with the words “Harry Potter” or “Twilight” in their titles.
Film Review: Jennifer Lawrence in ‘The Hunger Games’ Delivers for Fans
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 23, 2012 - 8:43amCHICAGO – What is remarkable about the book phenomenon known as “The Hunger Games” is how rich, literary and symbolic the series is, considering they are for a “young adult” audience. Jennifer Lawrence, Stanley Tucci, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson and Josh Hutcherson bring the characters to life.
Interviews, Part Two: Josh Hutcherson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jacqueline Emerson in ‘The Hunger Games’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 22, 2012 - 9:29amCHICAGO – In Part Two of “The Hunger Games” interviews, Josh Hutcherson (Peeta), Isabelle Fuhrman (Clove) and Jacqueline Emerson (Foxface) talk about aspects of the business they’ve chosen, growing up with technology and more.
Interviews: Josh Hutcherson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jacqueline Emerson Hit the Spotlight in ‘The Hunger Games’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 21, 2012 - 3:02pmCHICAGO – It’s the calm before the pop cultural storm. The first reviews are in, the turnstiles are greased, and the phenomenon of “The Hunger Games” is about to effect a vast audience and stars Josh Hutcherson (Peeta), Isabelle Fuhrman (Clove) and Jacqueline Emerson (Foxface).
Film Review: Spectacular ‘The Hunger Games’ Lives Up to High Expectations
Submitted by BrianTT on March 20, 2012 - 8:13amCHICAGO – Gary Ross’ “The Hunger Games” is a spectacular piece of blockbuster entertainment, a movie that should connect across all demographics from those who have never heard of the book to those who have shrines to Katniss and Peeta in their closets.
Slideshow: 21-Image Gallery from ‘The Hunger Games’ with Jennifer Lawrence
Submitted by BrianTT on March 12, 2012 - 12:01pmCHICAGO – This 21-image slideshow contains a selection of the Lionsgate-provided official stills from Gary Ross’ “The Hunger Games” with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, and Donald Sutherland.
Film News: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ Trailer to Premiere with ‘The Hunger Games’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 8, 2012 - 3:02pmCHICAGO – As if you weren’t going to see “The Hunger Games” anyway, Summit announced today that the first teaser trailer for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2” would be attached to the guaranteed blockbuster. The screaming of teenage girls should be deafening.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 10 Wristbands For ‘The Hunger Games’ Celebrity Autograph Signing
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 2, 2012 - 7:00pmCHICAGO – Hot opportunity! In our latest meet the celebrity edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 5 admit-two wristbands up for grabs for the highly anticipated “The Hunger Games” in-person celebrity autograph signing!
Film Feature: Seven Things We Want From ‘The Hunger Games’
Submitted by BrianTT on February 27, 2012 - 4:40pmCHICAGO – There are two big questions floating around Hollywood at the moment – “How hard is “John Carter” going to flop?” and “How big is “The Hunger Games” going to be?” Because director Gary Ross’ adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ uber-popular dystopian young adult novel has some incredible buzz surrounding its March 23 release.
