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Back in February of this year, the entertainment industry lost a powerhouse of talent in Philip Seymour Hoffman when he died from a drug mix. The actor, who had appeared in the previous Hunger Games film was reportedly filming scenes for Mockingjay, and had just two left – both of which included dialogue for the two-part film. His death left director Francis Lawrence at a loss for what to do. It’s now being reported that the director refused to use CGI to replace Hoffman, opting to rewrite instead. Read More »
The production of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, parts one and two, has been bumpy recently, most notably because of the untimely death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. But another cast shakeup has led to a Game of Thrones actress entering the film franchise. Read More »
This weekend was the 2014 Oscar celebration featuring a somber "In Memoriam" tribute to all of those in film that we've lost this year. Perhaps one of the biggest names is Philip Seymour Hoffman who, earlier this year, was found dead. We've seen and heard stars come forward and share thoughts of mourning in honor of Philip, but one fan named Caleb Slain has been working on his tribute this whole time. Check out this 20-minute tribute video featuring all of Philip Seymour Hoffman's on-screen work, compiled in honor of the late artist. Read More »
Some of Kanye West's antics may have rubbed off on his newfound rap BFF Drake. Drizzy's latest beef with Rolling Stone for switching out his cover story at the last minute caused him to part ways with the PR firm ID-PR. Read More »
Amy Adams this week was invited on as a guest of Inside the Actor's Studio for her commendable work, including her current Oscar nominated role in American Hustle. Some of Adams' best performances happened to be in films featuring the recently deceased Philip Seymour Hoffman, so questions soon turned to him and the loss of the actor. Adams, fighting back tears the best she could, spoke openly about her friend Phil, offering one of the most emotional recollections of the actor so far. Read More »
Cate Blanchett took home the BAFTA for Best Actress this week, and in her acceptance speech she dedicated her win to the recently deceased Philip Seymour Hoffman in a moving tribute. Read More »
Earlier this week, Nothing Was the Same rapper Drake went on a rather heated rant against Rolling Stone magazine. Apparently, Drizzy was upset that the publication ditched his cover story in order to pay tribute to recently deceased actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. But now the Young Money star doesn't regret calling-out Rolling Stone, but he does feel bad about disrespecting the death of Hoffman. Read More »
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic death brought up some questions in terms of production on the upcoming Hunger Games sequels, Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2. Though the Academy Award winner filmed most of his scenes for the two-part conclusion of the popular series, there was one crucial part that had yet to be filmed. But now it looks like Lionsgate has found a solution to this unfortunate situation. According to sources, Hoffman's final scene will be finished digitally. Read More »
With funeral preparations set for Friday, the Hoffman family leave for the actors wake. Philip Seymour Hoffman was just 46-years-old when he was found dead from an apparent drug overdose Sunday, Feb. 2. Read More »
Philip Seymour Hoffman's friend, David Bar Katz, is suing the National Enquirer for $50 million after they released a report that the pair were gay lovers on Wednesday, according to a press release by New York law firm Judd Burstein, P.C. Read More »
The lifeless body of Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found in an NYC apartment on Sunday (Feb. 2). Hoffman allegedly died of a heroin overdose - an investigation into the tragic death is still underway. Reports confirm that Hoffman's longtime girlfriend Mimi O'Donnell was completely "devastated" by the news. But was the "Hunger Games" star actually gay? Read More »
New rumors are buzzing that the late Philip Seymour Hoffman and longtime friend, David Bar Katz were lovers and had secretly planned on a getaway before his death. Read More »
