Sample Script #2 (ENTERTAINMENT)
Tips: This is a great example of a witty, wacky entertainment story. It's fun- but also well-written and information-rich. Strive to make your opening AOC's as enticing as the one in this story.
SLUG: 0320Hunger
HEAD: ‘The Hunger Games’ Movie Casts Heroinne
SUMMARY: Jennifer Lawrence landed the lead role in the sure-to-be blockbuster franchise. But the media wonders if she’s right for the role, and if the film can meet fan expectations.
TAGS: Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscars, Katniss Everdeen, books, movies
(Image source: Film Trophy)
http://www.filmtrophy.com/2011/03/12/jennifer-lawrence-in-the-hunger-games/jennifer-lawrence-the-hunger-games/
BY BRICE SANDER
(AOC)
She’s got looks. She’s got talent. She’s an Oscar nominee. And she’s going to play Katniss Everdeen?
(VO_0320Hunger_TVGuide)
In a surprise move, studio execs tapped Winter’s Bone star Jennifer Lawrence to headline the film adaptation of Suzanne Collin’s megahit book trilogy, The Hunger Games.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0vsHWki8Jc
(AOC)
As soon as Lawrence landed the role, fan feedback flooded the blogosphere. Some people weren’t too excited to see a 20-something blonde bombshell land the role of a ballsy brunette- but a writer for MTV reminds us of a casting controversy that surrounded another film franchise.
(GFX_0320Hunger_MTV)
“And, as many [Young Adult] enthusiasts may recall, fans were initially hesitant to accept Robert Pattinson in the role of ‘Twilight’ leading man Edward Cullen, and now Twilighters can't imagine anyone else as their vampire hero.”
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660260/jennifer-lawrence-hunger-games.jhtml
(AOC)
So now that Lawrence is locked in, who’s joining her on screen?
(CUBE)
(GFX_0320Hunger_Parrish)
The rumor is Weeds star Hunter Parrish…
http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/what_movie_was_too_risque_for_hunter_0WKZ0F5ZyeWSNli7hwU6AN
(GFX_0320Hunger_Pettyfer)
…Beastly’s Alex Pettyfer…
http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2011/01/28/pettyfer-may-choose-last-apprentice-over-mortal-instruments/
(GFX_0320Hunger_Hutcherson)
…and The Kids are All Right’s Josh Hutcherson are duking it out to land the male lead.
http://snarkerati.com/movie-news/josh-hutcherson-sits-in-detention-also-runs-it/
(AOC)
ClevverTV argues, if fans aren’t too crazy about Lawrence playing Katniss, Parrish could be the perfect consolation prize.
SWV_0320Hunger_ClevverTV)(:48-1:09)
“Now fans of The Hunger Games Trilogy have been very open on Twitter about wanting Hunter in the role. This support seems to be very flattering for the Weeds star, who told E! he feels honored to just sort of be thought of. And legit fans will love this, too- he has indeed read all of the books himself, so he’s ready to go.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmZyu0-Z5Xs&feature=fvsr
(AOC)
And Indy Mogul’s Grace Randolph points out the studio might want to steer clear of Pettyfer after his flick “I Am Number Four” bombed at the box office.
(SWV_0320Hunger_IndyMogul)(:47-1:13)
“But how can Lionsgate be so sure that The Hunger Games will succeed where I Am Number Four did not? Already there are red flags. First, while Collins is adapting her own novels, for the screen, Gary Ross has been chosen to direct. Ross is a famous screenwriter who’s only directed two movies – Pleasantville and Seabiscuit. It’s never a good sign when Hollywood decides to let a favorite son cut his teeth on a big project, instead of getting someone with actual genre experience.”
http://video.aol.com/video/the-hunger-games-movie-2012/2110890871
(AOC)
But E! Online asks, who cares about the cast or the director?
(GFX_0320Hunger_EOnline)
“We’re talking about children fighting to the death in giant outdoor cage matches, while simultaneously struggling with love triangles and genetically engineered predators. Really. What’s not to love?”
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/ask_the_answer_bitch/b231578_will_hunger_games_be_awesome_really_not.html
(AOC)
Filming begins this summer, but you’ll have to wait until March 2012 to see The Hunger Games hit the big screen.
(SOC)
HEAD: ‘The Hunger Games’ Movie Casts Heroinne
SUMMARY: Jennifer Lawrence landed the lead role in the sure-to-be blockbuster franchise. But the media wonders if she’s right for the role, and if the film can meet fan expectations.
TAGS: Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscars, Katniss Everdeen, books, movies
(Image source: Film Trophy)
http://www.filmtrophy.com/2011/03/12/jennifer-lawrence-in-the-hunger-games/jennifer-lawrence-the-hunger-games/
BY BRICE SANDER
(AOC)
She’s got looks. She’s got talent. She’s an Oscar nominee. And she’s going to play Katniss Everdeen?
(VO_0320Hunger_TVGuide)
In a surprise move, studio execs tapped Winter’s Bone star Jennifer Lawrence to headline the film adaptation of Suzanne Collin’s megahit book trilogy, The Hunger Games.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0vsHWki8Jc
(AOC)
As soon as Lawrence landed the role, fan feedback flooded the blogosphere. Some people weren’t too excited to see a 20-something blonde bombshell land the role of a ballsy brunette- but a writer for MTV reminds us of a casting controversy that surrounded another film franchise.
(GFX_0320Hunger_MTV)
“And, as many [Young Adult] enthusiasts may recall, fans were initially hesitant to accept Robert Pattinson in the role of ‘Twilight’ leading man Edward Cullen, and now Twilighters can't imagine anyone else as their vampire hero.”
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1660260/jennifer-lawrence-hunger-games.jhtml
(AOC)
So now that Lawrence is locked in, who’s joining her on screen?
(CUBE)
(GFX_0320Hunger_Parrish)
The rumor is Weeds star Hunter Parrish…
http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/what_movie_was_too_risque_for_hunter_0WKZ0F5ZyeWSNli7hwU6AN
(GFX_0320Hunger_Pettyfer)
…Beastly’s Alex Pettyfer…
http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2011/01/28/pettyfer-may-choose-last-apprentice-over-mortal-instruments/
(GFX_0320Hunger_Hutcherson)
…and The Kids are All Right’s Josh Hutcherson are duking it out to land the male lead.
http://snarkerati.com/movie-news/josh-hutcherson-sits-in-detention-also-runs-it/
(AOC)
ClevverTV argues, if fans aren’t too crazy about Lawrence playing Katniss, Parrish could be the perfect consolation prize.
SWV_0320Hunger_ClevverTV)(:48-1:09)
“Now fans of The Hunger Games Trilogy have been very open on Twitter about wanting Hunter in the role. This support seems to be very flattering for the Weeds star, who told E! he feels honored to just sort of be thought of. And legit fans will love this, too- he has indeed read all of the books himself, so he’s ready to go.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmZyu0-Z5Xs&feature=fvsr
(AOC)
And Indy Mogul’s Grace Randolph points out the studio might want to steer clear of Pettyfer after his flick “I Am Number Four” bombed at the box office.
(SWV_0320Hunger_IndyMogul)(:47-1:13)
“But how can Lionsgate be so sure that The Hunger Games will succeed where I Am Number Four did not? Already there are red flags. First, while Collins is adapting her own novels, for the screen, Gary Ross has been chosen to direct. Ross is a famous screenwriter who’s only directed two movies – Pleasantville and Seabiscuit. It’s never a good sign when Hollywood decides to let a favorite son cut his teeth on a big project, instead of getting someone with actual genre experience.”
http://video.aol.com/video/the-hunger-games-movie-2012/2110890871
(AOC)
But E! Online asks, who cares about the cast or the director?
(GFX_0320Hunger_EOnline)
“We’re talking about children fighting to the death in giant outdoor cage matches, while simultaneously struggling with love triangles and genetically engineered predators. Really. What’s not to love?”
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/ask_the_answer_bitch/b231578_will_hunger_games_be_awesome_really_not.html
(AOC)
Filming begins this summer, but you’ll have to wait until March 2012 to see The Hunger Games hit the big screen.
(SOC)