Gary Ross will not return to direct “Hunger Games” sequel, “Catching Fire” – Why I’m worried about the future of this franchise
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“Catching Fire” will make unholy amounts of money when it comes out next November.
That’s just a given. The first “Hunger Games” movie has already earned $463 million worldwide, and by the time I’m finished writing this article, that number will have risen. The film has appealed to a wide and enthusiastic demographic, and reaction has been largely pos…
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