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Top 10 Movies of 2013 By: MattInRC Maybe it's just us, but 2013 was a bit of a letdown for films - perhaps 2012 was so boss that almost any year would be considered dull ( The Avengers, Lincoln, Ted, Argo, and Skyfall just to name a few). But, there were several that graced our local rat-infested screens that did keep us awake through other duds like Grudge Match , Identity Thief , and Admission . As always, our list is generated on factors such as memorability, quality, and a completely selfish desire of whether we would pay to buy it or care to watch it again. Many Oscar films might win awards for their technical mastery, but how many of them would you actually watch more than once? Therefore, allow the chastising to commence! 10. Gangster Squad (Dir.Ruben Fleishcer) Plot: Los Angeles, 1949: A secret crew of police officers led by two determined sergeants work together in an effort to take down the ruthless mob king Mickey Cohen who runs the city.(via IMDB)

The pair of films will each rake in more money than any previous holiday title, not accounting for inflation; Spike Lee's " Oldboy " bombing. Disney's family film Frozen and Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: Catching Fire are making history at the Thanksgiving box office, where they are set to gross as much as $90 million and $100 million, respectively, for the Wednesday-Sunday stretch. FROZEN Review - HomeFront - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - In regards to records, Frozen is easily on course to nab the top Thanksgiving opening of all time, eclipsing the $80.1 million five-day debut of Pixar's Toy Story 2 in 1999. It's also destined to score the top opening for a Disney Animation Studios title, besting the $68.7 million debut of Tangled over Thanksgiving in 2010. Catching Fire , now in its second weekend, will mark the top-grossing Thanksgiving film of any movie, topping previous record-holder Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ($

Alright San Francisco it's your turn. Here is your chance to win VIP tickets to an advance screening for THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE on Monday, November 18th at 6:30 PM The winner will need to be there no later then 6:30 otherwise you won’t be admitted in . There will be live stream of the red carpet at 6:30, screening film starts at 7:30. Katniss Everdeen ( Jennifer Lawrence ) has returned home safe after winning the gladiatorial-style 74th Annual Hunger Games, along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark ( Josh Hutcherson ). 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 ( Donald Sutherland ) prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever. With Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Sam Cl

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE on Monday, November 18th at 6:30 PM in Sacramento. There will be live stream of the red carpet at 6:30, screening film starts at 7:30. You have to be there at 6:30 otherwise you won’t be admitted in. Katniss Everdeen ( Jennifer Lawrence ) has returned home safe after winning the gladiatorial-style 74th Annual Hunger Games, along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark ( Josh Hutcherson ). 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 ( Donald Sutherland ) prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever. With Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Sam Claflin, Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, Jena Malone, Willow Shields and Philip Seymour Hof

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE on Monday, November 18th at 6:30 PM in San Francisco. There will be live stream of the red carpet at 6:30, screening film starts at 7:30. You have to be there at 6:30 otherwise you won’t be admitted in. Katniss Everdeen ( Jennifer Lawrence ) has returned home safe after winning the gladiatorial-style 74th Annual Hunger Games, along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark ( Josh Hutcherson ). 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 ( Donald Sutherland ) prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever. With Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Sam Claflin, Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, Jena Malone, Willow Shields and Philip Seymour

This was one of a few interesting tid-bits that CEO Jon Feltheimer dropped in his conference call with analysts this morning. The studio’s been “approached in two territories about potential theme park opportunities” for the action film franchise, he says. “We’re pursuing them.” The company has no additional info. Separately, Feltheimer says that a major cable operator is about to sell downloads of movies to consumers “in a short period of time.” When that happens the electronic sell-through business “is really going to open up.” The CEO also says that we may see some changes soon at FEARnet, the VOD and broadband horror movie and TV outlet it co-owns with Sony and Comcast. The partners “continue to be mystified that FEARnet isn’t being picked up by more” pay TV companies, Feltheimer says. “We’re trying to figure out how to make FEARnet a more important part of our business or some other way to deliver value, so stay tuned.” Please Leave A Comment- Source- Deadline

During the pivotal Game 4 of the World Series, Lionsgate premiered the final, epic trailer for the most anticipated film of the year, THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE ! Past victors are forced to battle again in the 75th Annual Hunger Games – Panem's 3rd Quarter Quell. Check out the FINAL trailer NOW to get your first extended look inside the Quarter Quell arena! Don't forget, tickets for the MUST SEE movie are on sale NOW! TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW on Fandango ( http://www.fandango.com/thehungergames:catchingfire_155962/movieoverview ) and MovieTickets.com ( http://www.movietickets.com/movie/mid/120906 )! You can purchase tickets for showtimes starting at 8PM on Thursday, November 21st, as well as for a special double feature screening of the blockbuster franchise! Start your night off by watching THE HUNGER GAMES immediately followed by THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE!! Remember, as an added bonus to buying your tickets early from either Fandango OR MovieTickets.com, you wi

For Hunger Games fans, there is not long to wait now until the second film, Catching Fire , arrives on screens. The tickets are already selling out and US chain Wal-Mart is looking to boost the excitement further by releasing a TV spot for the movie. Katniss Everdeen ( Jennifer Lawrence ) has returned home safe after winning the gladiatorial-style 74th Annual Hunger Games, along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark ( Josh Hutcherson ). 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 (Donald Sutherland) prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever. With Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Sam Claflin, Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, Jena Malone, Willow Shields and Philip Seymour Hoffman among the cast, Th

Talent from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire , the second installment of Lionsgate’s global blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, will be embarking on a National ‘ Victory Tour ’ November 3-6, 2013. The tour will include stops in Philadelphia, Miami, Minneapolis and Houston. Members of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire cast will participate in special Q&As with fans, signings, and more in support of the worldwide release of the film in theatres on November 22. In addition to these stops, on November 6 fans around the world will be able to interact with talent all day through Google, Yahoo!, Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook. The tour, in partnership with Covergirl, offers giveaways and exclusive access for fans. At each event, fans are encouraged to bring a canned food donation in support of our non-profit partners Feeding America and World Food Programme. By following #IgniteTheFight and visiting www.hungergames.com , fans can continue to learn more about ways to help end hunger.

Learn all about how this year's MUST SEE movie event, THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE , is kicking it up a notch in this brand new behind-the-scenes featurette! Watch as your favorite stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson , as well as director Francis Lawrence, give you a peek into the world of Panem, brought to you and shot in the amazing IMAX format. The mesmerizing format brings the Quarter Quell arena to life. Are you ready to experience the battle in IMAX? Check out the featurette NOW to go behind-the-scenes and immerse yourself in the breathtaking view. Don't forget, tickets to see the highly anticipated movie were released yesterday! You can now buy your tickets to see THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE! TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW on Fandango and MovieTickets.com ! You can purchase tickets for showtimes starting at 8PM on Thursday, November 21st, as well as for a special double feature screening of the blockbuster franchise! Start your night off by watching THE HU

Remember who the enemy is. This morning the FINAL POSTER for the must-see movie THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE was released globally across 16 different territories!The fierce, bow-wielding Katniss Everdeen, is getting ready to enter The Quarter Quell Arena. Are you ready to watch? Take a look at some of the international posters on THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Facebook Page : Don't forget, advance tickets will be AVAILABLE TOMORROW! Get your tickets for the highly anticipated blockbuster on Fandango ( http://www.fandango.com/thehungergames:catchingfire_155962/movieoverview ) and MovieTickets.com (http://www.movietickets.com/movie/mid/120906 )! You can purchase tickets for showtimes starting at 8PM on Thursday, November 21st, as well as for a special double feature screening of the blockbuster franchise! Start your night off by watching THE HUNGER GAMES immediately followed by THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE!! As an added bonus to buying your tickets early from eit

LIONSGATE AND REPUBLIC RECORDS ASSEMBLE ALL-STAR, TOP-SELLING ARTISTS FOR ‘ THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE ’ SOUNDTRACK. Soundtrack Featuring Coldplay, Sia, Christina Aguilera , and Other Chart Topping Talent Available In Stores and Online November 19th. Coldplay’s “ Atlas ,” the First Track Released, Ranked #1 Song on iTunes Charts in 42 Countries. Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Republic Records today announced a powerful, star-studded lineup for the soundtrack to the motion picture The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, mixing established music icons including seven-time Grammy® winning band Coldplay, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith, and Grammy Award winning Christina Aguilera , along with some of the hottest Billboard chart topping newcomers in the music business. Also top-lining this exceptionally talent-rich collection are The Lumineers, whose self-titled debut album achieved platinum sales status in the US, Canada (3x), UK, Ireland and Australia and Gold in Germany and

May the odds be ever in your favor. FIVE Global Premieres for THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE have been announced! THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE , the hotly anticipated second installment of the blockbuster franchise, will be traveling the globe, making its world debut in London! Check out the international stops and dates below: London, November 11th Berlin, November 12th Madrid, November 13th Rome, November 14th Paris, November 15th Want a chance to attend one of the international premieres? Celebrating 10 weeks until THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE opens nationwide, Lionsgate has announced for #TickTock10, a GLOBAL PREMIERE SWEEPSTAKES! To enter, tell us which #TickTock10 premiere you'd most like to attend by tweeting #TickTock10 and the name of the city's premiere: #CatchingFireLondon #CatchingFireBerlin #CatchingFireMadrid #CatchingFireRome #CatchingFireParis One lucky fan will be selected at random to attend the premiere in the city that receives the

Julianne Moore is in early talks to join the third and fourth installments of The Hunger Games films. The actress would play District 13 leader Alma Coin in the two-part adaptation of Suzanne Collins' Mockingjay. Talks are early, but Moore would join a cast that includes stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth as well as Philip Seymour Hoffman . Francis Lawrence , who directed the upcoming Hunger Games: Catching Fire, is also onboard to helm the final two films. In the book, President Coin is in charge of the district where Katniss Everdeen ( Lawrence ) is fighting against the tyrannical Capitol regime. However, she clashes with the heroine as her methods and motivations draw suspicion. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR

LIONSGATE PARTNERS WITH NET-A-PORTER.COM TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE FASHION COLLECTION INSPIRED BY “THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE” NET-A-PORTER Presents “Capitol Couture by Trish Summerville” – A New Fashion Collection Designed by The Film’s Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leading global entertainment company, and NET-A-PORTER, the world's premier online luxury fashion and beauty retailer, today announced an exclusive fashion partnership for “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” the highly anticipated second film of the global blockbuster “The Hunger Games” franchise. The luxury clothing line “Capitol Couture by Trish Summerville” consists of 16 ready-to-wear pieces as well as jewelry and leather goods inspired by “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” and designed by Trish Summerville, the film’s Costume Designer. The collection will be available exclusively on NET-A-PORTER this fall in time for the film’s worldwide release on November 22, 2013. “I am extremely proud of the designs that we

This morning, Lionsgate launched the VICTORS BANNER reveal campaign on THE HUNGER GAMES EXPLORER . The banner currently includes Victors KATNISS EVERDEEN and PEETA MELLARK , along with a countdown clock to the next reveal. Fans are encouraged to tweet their guess of who will appear next with the hashtag #VictorsRevealed . Take a look at your favorite victors from District 12 now, at THE HUNGER GAMES EXPLORER: http://www.thehungergamesexplorer.com/us/ Is your favorite Victor next? Stay tuned to THE HUNGER GAMES EXPLORER to find out! 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 t

"Sly. Savage. Sangfroid." The Summer Issue of Capitol Couture has arrived! Zoetic Sol features a fierce look at the sly and stunning Johanna Mason . With a presence and style never to be underestimated, the District 7 Tribute makes the perfect cover girl for this season's issue. A cut above – there's more than meets the eye in the revealing Summer Issue. Be sure to peruse the Summer Issue to be in-the-know about CATCHING FIRE's noteworthy designers and to unearth the hottest #OhSoCapitol fashion . http://capitolcouture.pn/home Official Facebook Page (@The Hunger Games): facebook.com/thehungergamesmovie Official Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/TheHungerGames Official Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/+TheHungerGamesM... Official Pinterest Page: http://pinterest.com/hungergamesfilm/ Official Hunger Games Explorer Site: http://www.thehungergamesexplorer.com/us/ Capitol Couture Instagram (@CapitolCouture): http://instagram.com/CapitolCouture # T

LIONSGATE TO UNVEIL THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE WITH WORLD PREMIERE IN LONDON ON NOVEMBER 11, 2013 Announcement Starts 100-Day Countdown to Film’s Release in Theatres Around The World on November 22. With 100 days and counting until the November 22 worldwide launch of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second installment of Lionsgate’s global blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the Company announced today that it will host a Catching Fire world premiere in London on November 11. Catching Fire will open day-and-date with its domestic release in nearly every major international territory. The first Hunger Games film was the 13th highest-grossing North American release of all time on its way to generating nearly $700 million at the worldwide box office. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire stars Academy Award® winner Jennifer Lawrence alongside Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone and

LIONSGATE AND REPUBLIC RECORDS ANNOUNCE THAT COLDPLAY WILL RELEASE FIRST TRACK TITLED “ ATLAS ” FROM " THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE " SOUNDTRACK ON AUGUST 26 Deal Marks First Time the Multi-Grammy® Winning Band will Record for a Motion Picture Multiplatinum recording artist Coldplay will release the first track from the official soundtrack album for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, it was announced today by Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Republic Records, marking the first time Coldplay has ever recorded an original song for a motion picture. The song, titled “Atlas,” is scheduled to be available via iTunes and all digital retailers on August 26, 2013. Republic Records is again teaming up with Lionsgate to release the soundtrack in advance of Lionsgate distributing the film on screens worldwide on November 22, 2013. "I have great respect and admiration for Coldplay, and we are thrilled with how well they have connected to the themes and ideas within the film,"