‘Catching Fire’ director lined up for ‘Mockingjay’ films

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Francis Lawrence is sticking around for while. The director of the upcoming “Hunger Games” sequel, “Catching Fire,” Lawrence (no relation to “Games” star Jennifer Lawrence) is now said to be locked in for the final two movies in the series, both based off the third book “Mockingjay.” Lawrence’s other directing credits include “Constantine,” “I Am Legend” and “Water For Elephants.” “Catching Fire” will be released Nov. 22, 2013 with the final two movies coming in Nov. 2014 and 2015.

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