Gary Ross and
The Hunger Games have parted ways. Ross' exit was all but confirmed last week, but he's released a statement explaining why he decided to discontinue his work with the famous trilogy: "Despite recent speculation in the media, and after difficult but sincere consideration, I have decided not to direct
Catching Fire," said Ross (below, right). "As a writer and a director, I simply don't have the time I need to write and prep ...