Catching Fire Still #4 Revealed by Hunger Games Explorer!

OOOHWEEE!! This is our first official look at Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch is the fourth Catching Fire image to be released by Hunger Games Explorer. Just one more to be released before the teaser trailer is debuted at the MTV Movie Awards!

Uhh hey... President Snow seems to be sitting in a very familiar chair...

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The Hunger Games Gets A Golden Globe Nomination!

The Golden Globe nominations are in and we snagged one! Huzzah! Well, rather Taylor Swift and the Civil Wars did:

Hold on, we're not done yet. Looks like Jennifer Lawrence also is nominated for Best Actress in a comedy or musical. As if that's a surprise to anyone. Best of luck to her as she's up against Emily Blunt, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Meryl Streep.

Here's a list of some other Hunger Games actors who have been nominated for other projects:

Philip Seymour Hoffman, "The Master"

Woody Harrelson, "Game Change"
Toby Jones, "The Girl"

Check out the rest of the nominations HERE

Philip Seymour Hoffman Comments on Plutarch!!

Well, finally he talks! Hear what Philip Seymour Hoffman has to say about his new role in Catching Fire:

Why did the deeply serious, Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman want to join Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, and Donald Sutherland in the cast of the second Hunger Games movie, Catching Fire? “I liked the people involved,” says Hoffman, who recently signed on to play Head Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee. “It’s a great group of actors. It’s a great environment. And the character was something I was attracted to. It was just an interesting role. [SPOILER ALERT] He’s somebody who’s part of the revolution, but you don’t know it. The idea that somebody would be risking themselves in such an extreme way to join something that’s that dangerous because he thinks it’s the future…that’s interesting stuff, you know?”
Hoffman hadn’t read Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novels when he found out he might be up for a role, so he watched the first movie and is currently halfway through the second book. “It’s good,” he says. “I’ve read the script, which is true to the book — I kinda ruined it for myself. [Laughs] But I’m reading it anyway, because I really want to find out everything I need to know about this guy.”
As well known as Hoffman is, he’s only occasionally made his way into blockbuster-level movies, and Catching Fire will thrust him into one of Hollywood’s most closely scrutinized franchises. But the actor — who, if all goes according to plan, will also appear in Mockingjay — says he’s not too worried. “Things always pass over, you know? I don’t know what it will be like. But, you know, I’m not playing Katniss. [Laughs] I’m not in high-profile movies in that way too often, so it usually passes. I’m 45. I think it will be all right.”

Source: EW

Check out Tiffany's take on in over at Victor's Village!

Lionsgate Press Release: Philip Seymour Hoffman Cast as Plutarch

PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN CAST AS PLUTARCH HEAVENSBEE IN LIONSGATE’S THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE

Santa Monica, CA, July 9, 2012- Lionsgate® and the filmmakers of THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE are pleased to announce that Philip Seymour Hoffman has been cast in the role of Plutarch Heavensbee, Head Gamemaker for The Hunger Games, in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. 

The actor and filmmaker just wrapped a Broadway run as Willy Loman in the revival of “Death of a Salesman” for which he was nominated for a Tony Award.  He will next be seen in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “The Master” and the indie film “A Late Quartet” alongside Catherine Keener and Christopher Walken.  More recent films include “Moneyball,” “The Ides of March” and “Jack Goes Boating” which marked Hoffman’s feature directorial debut.

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark.   Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts.  Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75^thAnnual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever.

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE will be directed by Francis Lawrence, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. The novel on which the film is based is the second in a trilogy that has over 36 million copies in print in the U.S. alone.  

Lionsgate will release THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE on November 22, 2013.

Ongoing casting news and information for the film can be found at: www.CatchingFireCasting.com

Casting Fire: CONFIRMED! Philip Seymour Hoffman Will Play Plutarch Heavensbee!

Casting announcements have officially started! The Hunger Games has even rolled out a snazzy section of their facebook page (much like they did with the tributes last time) to help everyone keep track of who's playing who!!

We're so excited to have the esteemed Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee!! REJOICE!!

Head over to the Catching Fire section of the facebook page!

Casting Fire: Has Philip Seymour Hoffman Signed On?

Well, not officially. The rumor, according to E! Online, is that Philip Seymour Hoffman has already been signed on to play Plutarch Heavensbee in Catching Fire.

Sources tell E! News exclusively that the Oscar winner has signed on to play Plutarch Heavensbee in Catching Fire, the much anticipated second movie in the Hunger Games trilogy.
"The deal was made right before the Fourth of July holiday," one source said.
Lionsgate does not comment on casting until something is official. An announcement about Hoffman is expected to be released any day now.
The Hollywood Reporter reported that Hoffman, 44, was offered the role on June 11.

Let's just see how this plays out, guys. Remember, nothing is official until Lionsgate announces casting!!

Thanks so much for @THG4all for the tip!

Source: E! Online

OFFICIAL: Philip Seymour Hoffman Offered Plutarch Heavensbee

It's official! Philip Seymour Hoffman has been offered the role of Plutarch Heavensbee. The question is....will he accept?

Here's what THR had to say:

Philip Seymour Hoffman received an official offer to play Plutarch Heavensbee in Catching Fire, Lionsgate’s sequel to The Hunger Games, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Hoffman’s name had circled the role for several weeks, but an offer formally went out Monday, the same day the actor ended his 18-year association with his agency, Paradigm.
Heavensbee is the new gamemaker of the life-and-death games, the same position occupied by actor Wes Bentley in the first movie.
Lionsgate, which had no comment, is eyeing a September start for the movie, which Francis Lawrence is set to direct after the departure of Hunger Games director Gary Ross. Jennifer Lawrence will reprise her role as Katniss Everdeen. Hunger Games, released in March, grossed nearly $650 million worldwide.

 Source: THR