‘Mockingjay’ Wins Again, North Korea Denies Involvement With Sony Hack, ‘Boyhood’ Win Streak Continues, Orci Off ‘Star Trek 3′

‘Mockingjay’ Continues Its Winning Streak In an Otherwise Light Weekend

The third movie in the Hunger Games franchise did $21.6 million, to top Penguins Of Madagascar and bring its total domestic take thus far to $257.7 million. (SSN)

North Korea Denies Having Anything To Do With the Sony Hack

A state official praised the attack and reiterated the country’s disapproval of the upcoming comedy, The Interview, but otherwise denied responsibility in the attack, which has been an ongoing headache for Sony. (THR)

‘Boyhood’ Continues Its Early Win Streak With LA Critics Top Prize

Richard Linklater took home another award for Best Picture, also winning for Best Director as Patricia Arquette won Best Actress over Julianne Moore. Tom Hardy’s performance in Locke won Best Actor. (DH)

So, Now Roberto Orci Will Not Be Directing ‘Star Trek 3,’ After All

No immediate word as to why, but the writer-producer, who co-wrote and produced each of the first two entries in the franchise reboot, will stay on as a producer. Word is that Paramount is interested in bringing in Edgar Wright to replace him. (NSA)

Forget the 12 Days of Christmas, J.K. Rowling Is Giving Fans 12 Days Of Potter!

The author has revealed she will release a new piece of writing every day from December 12th until the 24th. Each one will be released at 8:00 EST on Pottermore. (COL)

Starz Can’t Find a Buyer, as Prospectives Find It Overvalued

CBS, Lionsgate, AMC and Fox all kicked the tires on the pay cable network, which is now considering alternatives to a sale after reaching out to potential bidders who passed on making an offer. (AA)

Robert Schwentke Enjoyed His Time Directing ‘Insurgent’ So Much, He’s Coming Back For ‘Allegiant’

The Red director, who took over for Divergent helmer Neil Berger in the second movie of the franchise, will now handle directing duties for the two-part franchise finale, starring Shailene Woodley. (EMP)

Aside From Justin Theroux and a Few Others, It’s Going To Be a New Cast For Season Two Of ‘The Leftovers’

A large portion of the fourteen regular cast members on the HBO show won't be returning for season two as the show undergoes a creative reboot. Amy Brenneman, Carrie Coon, Margaret Qualley, Chris Zylka, and Christopher Eccleston are also back. (VUL)

Your Creative Calendar: 55 Things To Read, Watch, Hear and Read This Month

It’s always nice to take a look at this festive foreword to the most promising movies, shows, albums, and other fun stuff coming your way, which is sure to keep you busy well into 2015. (FCC)

Screenwriters: Creating Wonderfully Wicked Villains

Characters with psychological problems and quirks have appeared as long as people have told stories. How can you maximize your own villain’s problems and quirks? (MO)