'Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2' Synopsis Released at Cannes

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Studios deal behind the scenes at The Cannes Film Festival to acquire films and sell existing properties to foreign buyers. Collider is reporting that Lionsgate managed to sell nine of their movies at Cannes, and Lionsgate's press release contains brief synopses for each of the films, including Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2:

In MOCKINGJAY PARTS 1 & 2, we follow heroine Katniss Everdeen’s journey as she leads the districts of Panem in a rebellion against the tyrannical and corrupt Capitol. As the war that will determine the fate of Panem escalates, Katniss must decipher for herself who she can trust and what needs to be done, with everything she cares for in the balance.

Woody Harrelson on The Late Show With Letterman

Woody Harrelson (Haymitch) stopped by The Late Show last night to promote his new movie, Now You See Me. He once again showed off his newfound mentalist abilities and talked about working with Jennifer Lawrence. Woody talks about meeting Jen in the first video. 

Liam Hemsworth Nominated For Teen Choice Award

The first wave of Teen Choice Awards 2013 have been announced and our Liam Hemsworth (Gale) has been nominated for (I'm embarrassed to write this) Choice Male Hottie. Mr. Liam McHottiePants was nominated along with Justin Bieber, Taylor Lautner, Harry Styles and Channing Tatum in the category. You go, Liam! You.....be the hottest hottie! 

The Teen Choice Awards will air LIVE Sunday, August 11 8-10pmET, tape delayed for PT

VIDEO: Woody Harrelson Promotes 'Now You See Me' on The View

Woody Harrelson (Haymitch) was on The View yesterday to promote his upcoming movie, Now You See Me. The always amusing Woody showed of his newfound mentalist abilities and talked a bit about Catching Fire in the 2nd video. 

Woody will be a guest on The Late Show With David Letterman tonight, Wednesday May 22nd. 

Josh Hutcherson To Star in and Produce Psychological Thriller 'Ape'

Josh Hutcherson is set to star in and produce "Ape"a dark psychological thriller about a young man’s struggle with mental illness, love and a deep-rooted family secret according to The Wrap.

Josh will produce through his JetLag Productions along with Bree Herzog’s Atomic Owl Pictures

“We strongly believe in the global appeal of this project and we’re excited to work with Bree Herzog and team” said Hutcherson.  “‘Ape’ is a passion project for us and to see it get made would truly be a dream come true.”

"Josh is a tremendously talented and versatile actor who has already had an exciting career with roles spanning from blockbuster franchises such as ‘The Hunger Games’ to award-winning independent films like ‘The Kids Are All Right.' We couldn't be happier to be collaborating with Josh and JetLag Productions on ‘Ape,’" said Herzog of Atomic Owl. 

Josh is currently in Panama filming the Pablo Escobar drug drama "Paradise Lost" with Benicio Del Toro. 

Jeffrey Wright: Teaser for His New Role on 'Boardwalk Empire'

Jeffrey Wright (Beetee) plays Valentin Narcisse, the man who runs Harlem, in the upcoming fourth season of HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Check out a teaser below. And that's DOCTOR Narcisse, buddy! "Only kings understand each other." 

VIDEO: Sam Claflin Confirms The Finnick/Peeta CPR Scene + Jennifer Lawrence

Here's a new video of Sam Claflin and Jennifer Lawrence on the red carpet at the Catching Fire party from Yahoo Movies. Sam confirms that one of our favorite scenes, where Finnick gives Peeta CPR in the arena,  was shot for the movie!

Thanks to our friends at Real Or Not Real News for the tip!!

The Catching Fire Cast: See What Else They're Working On

While we're all anxiously awaiting the premiere of Catching Fire, the cast of the movie is keeping very busy with new projects. Here's a round-up of the latest:

Sam Claflin is hard at work on Love, Rosie in Toronto with his adorable co-star Lily Collins. The film about two best friends is due in 2014. 

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam has just been cast in Posh:

Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Max Irons (The Host) and Douglas Booth (Great Expectations) have signed to star in Lone Sherfig's Posh, the film based on the British West End hit play by Laura Wade.

Alan Ritchson was spotted on the set of the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie where he plays Raphael in the CGI/Motion Capture reboot. 

Liam Hemsworth has just been cast in the action film Aurora Rising according to The Hollywood Reporter:

Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) will star in the action movie Aurora Rising, it was announced Monday by Relativity Media, which will distribute.

Aurora Rising is about a Southern California surfer who becomes a fighter pilot and after a messy combat mission, is recruited to be part of an elite team to test a new generation of aircraft just as an international conflict begins.