THE HUNGER GAMES sequel CATCHING FIRE gets Release Date

The Hunger Games hasn't even been released yet, but Lionsgate is betting on it's success. The studio has already set the release date for the film's sequel Catching Fire for Thanksgiving weekend, November 22nd 2013. 

Director Gary Ross is still in the middle of shooting the first film, which is due out in theaters on March 23rd 2012. The success of the film still has yet to be seen, but I think it's going to blow up. I'll be surprised if it doesn't. The story is fantastic, it's got a lot of great talent, it has a big following and I like what I've seen from the images so far. 

Lionsgate COO and Motion Picture Group president Joe Drake had this to say in a statement,

The magical thing about the Hunger Games trilogy is that the books have such a vastly broad appeal. The stories truly offer something for everyone, and the period around the Thanksgiving weekend is such an opportunity for families and friends to make an event of going to the movies.

Here's the description of the book:

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.

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