Two more photos from 'The Hunger Games'

Expect these to just keep rolling in, folks. Lionsgate released some more photos from the Gary Ross-directed "The Hunger Games," the anticipated big-screen adventure that will debut in theaters March 23, 2012. Check out the stills above and below.

This time around, we've got Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss with Liam Hemsworth, who plays Gale Hawthorne. The second still features Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark. Again... nothing really exciting to see here. We'll have to wait on some action shots.

In the film, a young girl joins a survival contest in order to save her community in a dystopian future. I don't know anything about these things, but I hear they're quite an enjoyable read. In related news, the sequel has already been announced for Nov. 22, 2013.

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Kenny Ortega to direct 'Dirty Dancing' reboot

Does the world really need a "Dirty Dancing" remake? No, it does not. Still, some incompetent wannabe creative mind at Lionsgate thought it would be a fabulous idea, and believe it or not, the studio is moving forward with a reboot. Why, oh why?

Either way, musical man Kenny Ortega is set to direct the remake, which follows a chick falling for her dancing teacher. Apparently, the new film will "incorporate classic songs from the 1960s, hits from the original film and brand new compositions." Again, what's the point here?

Ortega most recently helmed "This is It," but he's also got the "High School Musical" flicks under his belt. Oh, and "The Cheetah Girls 2" as well. As it so happens, he was also the choreographer on the original film, which further explains why he got the gig.

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Lionsgate boards 'LOL' with Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus will star in Lisa Azuelos' upcoming English remake of her own 2008 French hit comedy "LOL" (Laughing Out Loud), and Lionsgate gas jumoed on board to distribute the coming-of-age comedy.

Demi Moore and Ashley Greene star as well. The story essentially focuses on what happens after a mother (Moore) reads her daughter's racy journal. Cyrus plays the teenager. Azuelos also wrote the remake.

A release date for "LOL: Laughing Out Loud" has not been announced yet. The film's cast also includes Thomas Jane, Nora Dunn, Jay Hernandez, George Finn, Gina Gershon, and Adam Sevani. (Source: THR)

Will Gary Ross direct 'The Hunger Games'?

There is a chance Gary Ross will end up directing "The Hunger Games." He is Lionsgate's pick, and although no deal has been set in place yet, he's apparently about to kick off negotiations with the studio.

Deadline reports Ross is the top candidate for the job. Lionsgate met with a bunch of directors recently, including Sam Mendes, David Slade and Andrew Adamson. Billy Ray penned the most recent script.

The film is obviously based on the popular book series by Suzanne Collins. It's a futuristic tale about a North America in which teenagers are forced to participate in deadly battles against each other.

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Tyler Perry's 'For Colored Girls' to open Nov. 5

Lionsgate decided to move up Tyler Perry's upcoming drama "For Colored Girls" a couple of months. Instead of launching the film early next year (as originally planned), the studio will release it Nov. 2, 2010.

The film is based on Ntozake Shange's 1975 play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf." The film version focuses on what happens to 20 nameless black women.

"It's a serious film that really lends itself to the fall period," Lionsgate's David Spitz told Variety. Now, "Colored Girls" will face Todd Phillips' comedy "Due Date" and DreamWorks' "Megamind" at the box office.

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Cary Elwes back for 'SAW VII 3D'

Liondgate has announced that Cary Elwes' Dr. Lawrence Gordon will return in "Saw VII" (also known as "Saw VII 3D"), or also known as the sequel no one really needs. Anyway, Elwes joins a cast that already includes Tobin Bell, Elwes, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell, Sean Patrick Flanery and Gina Holden.

Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan penned the script, which Kevin Greutert will direct. As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror..."

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'Paranormal Activity 2' director drama ridiculous!

I told you "Paranormal Activity 2" was a bad idea. The project is CURSED. Not that I care though... Anyway, Kevin Greutert was supposed to direct the sequel to Orel Peli's surprise hit, but he's not doing it anymore.

Deadline Hollywood first reported that Lionsgate "exercised a contractual option" to bring back Greutert to direct "Saw VII," another sequel no one wants to see. Greutert, by the way, also directed "Saw VI."

Both "Saw VII" and "Paranormal Activity 2" are set for release Oct. 22, 2010, but I guess Lionsgate got cold feet, knowing "Paranormal" will probably slash "Saw" at the box office. It wouldn't surprise me.

Anyway, Greutert is obviously pissed about all this, and he recently complained about this mess on his blog. The post is gone now, but wow, he sounded ticked off. You can read more on that right here.

My two cents: Both Paramount and Lionsgate should kick themselves big time. Paramount for making a sequel to a great little horror film, and Lionsgate for not being able to create decent new content.

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Lionsgate picks up 'Buried' at Sundance

Lionsgate has picked up the North American distribution rights for "Buried," Rodrigo Cortés' thriller that premiered at Sundance and draw quite a large amount of interest among audiences and buyers.

The Hollywood Reporter says Lionsgate had to fight Screen Gems and Fox Searchlight to acquire the rights to the film, which stars Ryan Reynolds as a man who's kidnapped and wakes up locked in a coffin.

Folks with claustrophobia will not see this movie, but Lionsgate decided it's worth spending more than $3 million on. "Buried" marks the first big sale at the Sundance Film Festival, which is currently running.

Derick Martini to direct '31 Days of Larry'

Chances are you've never heard of Derick Martini, unless you've seen his critically acclaimed 2008 flick "Lymelife." Well, one of his upcoming directing gigs is a romantic comedy titled "31 Days of Larry."

Lionsgate is producing the film, according to the Hollywood Reporter, and Corinne Kingsbury wrote the script. Martini, who is also attached to direct "I Am My Family's Secret," will surpervise a rewrite.

The plot follows a woman in need of money and a man who has trouble killing himself. The two decide to get married, because that way, she can get a life-insurance payout when the man commits suicide.

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Natalie Portman seeks love among zombies

Natalie Portman will produce and star in Lionsgate's big-screen adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's book “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies,” which adds the undead to the classic Jane Austen love story.

The book follows Elizabeth Bennet, who's looking for love in a world taken over by zombies. At first, she sets out to eliminate the undead, but her mission is interrupted by the arrival of Mr. Darcy.

I have read "Pride and Prejudice" but never got around to reading this zombie version, but I sure am already looking forward to seeing Portman go nuts as a badass Elizabeth Bennet. This may just work.

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