Capitol Couture Issue 2 to Feature Cinna

MyHungerGames — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:47:41 +0000

We can expect to see issue 2 from The Hunger Games Capitol Couture site real soon. TheCapitolPN sent out a tweet to let us know that it’s on its way and gave us a sneak peek at our favorite stylist, Cinna to check out.

Catching Fire Casting Rumor

Hamilton — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:37:36 +0000

Nickutopia caught this tweet yesterday from Keke Palmer (True Jackson, VP) -

“I CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE HUNGER GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WILL be in the second one!!!!!!”

What do you think – Is Keke just a big fan determined to get a part in the Hunger Games sequel, or does she actually mean that she’s already been cast? If she is in Catching Fire, who do you think she would play?

Josh Hutcherson on playing pranks and being Peeta

MyHungerGames — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:36:20 +0000

The people at NY Magazine’s Vulture blog managed to catch up with Josh Hutcherson to talk to him about this latest movie, Journey 2. During their interview though, they were able to find out a bit about Josh and his propensity for pranks as well as which character he’d dress up as, if going to a Hunger Games-themed party:

He tells Vulture about his approach to playing Peeta:

“I feel like I’m a lot like Peeta, and I don’t know what I would have done if I didn’t get the part. Wouldn’t I be a bad actor if I couldn’t play myself? I think one of my biggest struggles was getting Peeta to be as strong as possible. He can come across a little soft — because he’s admitting his love for Katniss, and he’s sensitive. But he’s got a backbone. He’s got strong beliefs. He’s a people person. And we have the same sense of humor.”

Vulture also put it to him that he’s a bit of a prankster:

“… on Hunger Games, I took a dummy, one that the tracker-jackers were supposed to have attacked, and I put it in Jennifer’s bathroom, and when she opened the door, she peed her pants. Or so I was told — she told me later. I did not get visual confirmation on that one. I think I’m basically a 5-year-old at heart.”

And when told that people are throwing Hunger Games parties, where they dress up as the characters (Kristen Bell had one for her 30th), Josh thinks it’s a crazy but hilarious idea, adding that if someone invited him to one, he’d go as Katniss!

You can read the article here

Fan of the Week: Haleigh LaBorde

Audrey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:36 +0000

Haleigh LaBorde is 14 years old, is a huge fan of The Hunger Games and loves to write. She’s shared with us her piece written from the point of view of Katniss and Peeta’s daughter when they tell her about the Games.

Hunger Games

What is it about The Hunger Games you love so much?

What I love about Hunger Games is that the characters are so alive and so brilliant, nothing that we’ve ever seen before. They truly bring the world they live in to life. And it’s not a happily ever after. After killing children and fighting for a cause that she’s not sure she wants to be a part of and that’s almost as inhumane as the one she’s fighting against, how could Katniss not lose her sanity? Another thing is that the book brought such heavy emotions out of me. These books made me laugh, scream, cheer people on, and cry until my eyes were bloodshot. I felt something with every word. Great books make you feel like you’re standing right by the character. Suzanne Collins wrote to such a degree of perfection that you feel like you actually are Katniss, struggling to make monumental choices and just trying to survive and save the lives of those you love. Hunger Games teaches you about life and about love, and reading them changed my viewpoint on the world. Even if we’re strong, we’re nothing without those we love. Even someone as strong as Katniss needs people she cares about to truly live.

Who is your favorite character in The Hunger Games?

My favorite character has to be Peeta. He’s such a real person, and he realizes what the Games do to you before even Katniss does, declaring he doesn’t want to be changed. He understands what it means to be human, and he knows that winning the Games aren’t worth it if he changes to something he hates. He knows exactly what he stands for, and he knows that to deny the evil in the world, you have to hold on to the things you stand for. He’s got such strength and love in a place that seems bleak and hopeless. He knows what the consequences are of living without love are from his parents. What really shows his strength was his hijacking, how he came back from that to be the person he wanted to be. And he gives Katniss of all people the promise of hope.

What are your expectations for The Hunger Games movie?

My expectations for the movie are so high it’s crazy! I want to see the world of Panem brought to life and see this message of what it means to be human. After they first announced the casting I was shocked because I felt like I knew the characters in my head and the people were so different than what I imagined. But Suzanne Collins and Gary Ross picked them all for a reason, and if they didn’t portray the characters the way they were meant to be portrayed they wouldn’t be in the movie. The trialer was everything I wanted it to be and I can’t wait to see the finished product! The only thing I really need out of the movie now is to stay true to the message. If they focus too much on the love triangle, which was just a subplot, they’ll lose the message that captivated all the readers in the first place, just exactly what being a human being on this earth means.

What’s your favorite quote?

So many quotes to choose from! I have a journal with my favorite quotes on this series alone. I think I’m going to have to settle for two: It takes ten times as long to put yourself back together as it does to fall apart -Finnick Odair, and: But there are much worse games to play -Katniss Everdeen (Mellark). Finnick’s quote is so true for all the characters, and for humans in general. Katniss never truly heals from the Games, even though it only took her sanity to snap in the few seconds of Prim’s death. Peeta will always have his flashbacks. Annie will forever be living in her arena. The power of what the Games do to the victors, how they dehumanize the subjects, is evident in that simple sentence. To understand what we as people have the capability to do is frightening. We need to know that we can never take it that far to comepletely ruin another human being. And yet, as if to counteract that, my other favorite quote shows that you can always recover. Katniss shows that there are worse things to be a part of, and that she has learned to live her life to recover from her horrible life before. She’s saying that while it’s impossible to forget the past, she can feel good again, which is so important for people going through tough times to hear.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Just that I love the Hunger Games so much. I read the series in less than a week, cried for two hours after the end of Mockingjay (my sister Kailyn thought I got stabbed I was crying so hard!). I own the pin, all the characters posters, the calendar, and have learned so much from these books. As an author, Suzanne Collins is one of the two I most aspire to write like. She is my inspiration for my original novel and I want to thank her personally for beautiful books she’s created.

If you want to be featured as our fan of the week, check out our Fan of the Week page to find out how to sumbit your details. We love hearing from fellow Hunger Games fans and would love to know what makes you such a huge fan.

Another Fantastic Map of Panem

MyHungerGames — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:01:56 +0000

I love seeing the varying interpretations of the map of Panem, the world Suzanne Collins created for The Hunger Games trilogy. It’s one of those enduring mysteries – exactly what the future North America looks like and just how much is left after the wars and droughts and rising waters.

Lauren Davis at i09 has taken a look at the new book by V. Arrow, The Panem Companion: An Unofficial Guide to Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games (published by Smart Pop Books). It won’t be out until the end of the year, but promises to be a detailed analysis of the future nation of Panem. V. has spent a fair bit of time trying to work out just where the 13 Districts might be.

I chose to center part of the cataclysm in the Gulf of Mexico as a tectonic shift and moved the Yucatan Peninsula, rather than sinking it. Mostly this is because I ♥ Finnick/Annie and wanted them to have a little island for the D4 Victor’s Village. Plus, it doesn’t really alter the topography of any other District, so hey!

So what do you think? I like how the first few districts circle the Capitol as described in the book. I also like where 13 is postioned. We’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.

Source: i09

Amandla Stenberg on flying like Rue and her Lullaby

MyHungerGames — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:33:53 +0000

Amandla Stenberg, who plays Rue in The Hunger Games movie has been featured in Time Out Chicago Kids . They point out, that with a rave review from The New York Times for role in Colombiana, and now The Hunger Games about to come out, she’s an actress to keep an eye on. In fact, Rolling Stone agree. They’ve also named her as of the new faces of 2012 to watch.

In the meantime Amandla tells Time Out what it was like auditioning for the role of Rue (including her mom putting grass stains all over her clothes and twigs in her hair for added authenticity) and meeting The Hunger Games author, Suzanne Collins.

On the stunt work for Rue:

“I did some stuff. I didn’t have to do any of the hard-core stuff, but I got strapped in my custom harness. I flew around the room and jumped from tree to tree. I loved being in the harness because I felt like Peter Pan. We have some cool scenes where I’m up in the trees with Jennifer.”

On the scene where Katniss sings Rue a lullaby:

“On that day [of filming], I actually had the honor of meeting Suzanne Collins, the author. That was incredible. We talked about the scene and how Rue is trying to be brave for Katniss.… It’s really so important to everyone who worked on the movie that it stays true to the books, so that the fans are really happy with it.”

You can read the rest of the article here

The Secret Sisters Perform their Hunger Games Song

MyHungerGames — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:16:41 +0000

It seems The Secret Sisters aren’t all that good at keeping a secret. Lydia and Laura Rogers had revealed about a month ago that one of their new songs had been chosen to be featured on The Hunger Games soundrack. The song is called “Tomorrow Will Be Kinder”. They explained that the track fits the movie perfectly as it comes from a dark place and is about hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Haypable has managed to find this performance, which we thought you’d like to hear. Let us know what you think.

Tomorrow Will Be Kinder

Black clouds are behind me
I now can see ahead
Often I wonder why I tried
Hoping for an end

Sorrow weighs my shoulders down
And trouble haunts my mind
But I know the present will not last
And tomorrow will be kinder

Tomorrow will be kinder
It’s true, I’ve seen it before
A brighter day is coming my way
Yes, tomorrow will be kinder

Today I’ve cried a many tear
And pain is in my heart
Around me lies a somber scene
I don’t know where to start

But I feel warmth on my skin
The stars have all the light
The wind has blown but now I know
That tomorrow will be kinder

Tomorrow will be kinder
I know I’ve seen it before
A brighter day is coming my way
Yes, tomorrow will be kinder

A brighter day is coming my way
Yes, tomorrow will be kinder

Participate in Research on The Hunger Games Fandom

Hamilton — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:28:20 +0000

Dr. Jen Scott Curwood is researching The Hunger Games and the way fans interact on the internet and wants your help.

I’m a former high school English teacher, and I’m currently a literacy researcher at the University of Sydney in Australia. I think that books are valuable – and I think that it’s important to understand how teens are engaging with literature and developing their literacy on Hunger Games-related fansites.

For the past year, I’ve talked with teens around the world. My study is ongoing, and I would love to find more research participants. If you’re between the ages of 11 and 17 and live in the United States, Canada, or Australia, will you participate in this study?

With your parents’ permission, I will talk with you over email or Skype to learn more about your passion for The Hunger Games and how you participate in fansites. Please email me at js.curwood@sydney.edu.au for more information or to join my research. Your real name will be confidential and your privacy will be protected. I’d love to hear your story, and I think that parents and teachers could learn a lot from you.

Why is this research important? I hear a lot of people say that, “Teens don’t read” or “The Internet is a waste of time.” And I just don’t think that’s always true. Teens do read – if they have good books at hand. And the Internet is an incredible way to connect with other fans and develop literacy skills. I think that adults should know about (and care about!) how young people engage with literature and fan culture.

VIDEO: Josh Hutcherson on The Hunger Games and Valentine’s Day

MyHungerGames — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:00:35 +0000

Hollyscoop was able to have a quick chat with Josh Hutcherson at the premiere of his movie Journey 2 where we talked about The Hunger Games.

On The Hunger Games, Josh says:

“You know, I’m a huge fan of the books and I kind of feel like ‘Journey’ prepared me for it in a way”.

The Mockingjay Propo – Ignite the Rebellion

MyHungerGames — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:45:31 +0000

Jonathan Parris is a visual artist and freelance vidoegrapher, who also happens to be a huge fan of The Hunger Games. He has been using his considerable talent to take the descriptions contained in the three books to create the world of Panem. We’ve featured some of Jonathan’s work on our site before – especially the Katniss and Gale bows that he’s recreated in meticulous detail.

Now he’s about to launch a short film. As Jonathon explains, he has wanted to create a film that will be as accurate as possible to the vision he saw from the text.

“In order to keep it distanced from what is being created for the real feature film, I chose an intense action scene from the third book, Mockingjay. My hope is that other fans will agree it was how they envisioned it too!”

The short film will be out on March 12.

You can like the Mockingjay Propo Facebook page or check out Jonathan’s site