As Effie Trinket, Elizabeth Banks is almost unrecognizable behind her makeup and some amazing hair and hats. Banks talks to Metro about The Hunger Games similarities to reality TV, and her thoughts on “The Jersey Shore.” There’s more to Effie than just being a pink-haired villain. As a career woman, she doesn’t have the best gig. No, [...]
Country singer Miranda Lambert talked to Tulsa World about her and The Pistol Annies’ song “Run Daddy Run” on The Hunger Games Soundtrack, and this is what she had to say: How has response been to your “The Hunger Games” single, “Run Daddy Run,” by the Pistol Annies? What about the story was so compelling [...]
According to Nameberry.com, The Hunger Games has become an inspiration for people when choosing a name for their child. It seems Rue is the number one pick for girls this year. Even though Rue only appears in the first book, her character has clearly made an impression on readers. As for the boy’s name, the surprising [...]
Fans of The Hunger Games in Australia will get the chance to meet some of the cast at this year’s Oz Comic Con event in Melbourne. Leven Rambin, Willow Shields and Dayo Okeniyi will be special guests at OzComicCon on June 30 and July 1 later this year. Dubbed “The Games Experience” only 200 tickets [...]
The Hollywood Reporter reports that a conflict for shooting The Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire and X-Men maybe the reason Gary Ross walked away. Check it out below! When writer-director Gary Ross announced his decision to drop out of the next installment in The Hunger Games saga, he stated his reasons succinctly: “As a writer [...]
In this video Scholastic Books’ David Levithan talks to MSNBC about The Hunger Games’ success.
In the wake of the news that Gary Ross has exited The Hunger Games franchise, Vulture has made a list of Pros and Cons for the director switch for Catching Fire. Pros: Does this mean less shakycam? Ross certainly brought a novel visual approach to this nascent franchise, eschewing carefully composed shots for a jittery, [...]
Fox News posted an article about how they believe today’s teens are more like the teens in The Hunger Games. Here are six reasons why experts say teens’ actions in the movie the movie aren’t too far off from reality. 1. Sacrificing for a sibling In the movie, Katniss’ younger sister is randomly selected to [...]
In this sweet (and somewhat humorous) letter addressed to Gary Ross, MTV’s Hollywood Crush thanks The Hunger Games director for bringing Panem to life so beautifully, and for Seneca Crane’s Beard. Dear Gary, Thank you for “The Hunger Games.” Thank you for setting the bar so high, and giving us a movie that the next [...]
Yesterday, prior to the news breaking that Gary Ross has exited Catching Fire negotiations, MTV talked with Josh Hutcherson during a press junket for Detention. They asked The Hunger Games star about the (then) rumors surrounding Gary Ross and Catching Fire. This is what he had to say: “I have talked to him. I think [...]
My Hunger Games Cast Countdown – Lynn Cohen
Welcome to Cast Countdown with Hamilton. Every week I will introduce a member of the Catching Fire cast and discuss what it is that they will be bringing to the role of their character. Fair warning, just in case you have not yet read the books, there may be spoilers here. Today’s featured cast member [...]
I am the mockingjay
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Covergirl to Release Exclusive Hunger Games: Catching Fire Capitol Collection
Last year it was nailpolish, but this year its COVERGIRL that are getting behind The Hunger games with the cosmetics company announcing its first-ever major movie sponsorship of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Lionsagate says that COVERGIRL is about to launch a first-of-its-kind creative advertising campaign inspired by the film, featuring new products from the [...]
VIDEO: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Trailer Goes Homemade
The Hunger Games Catching Fire goes Homemade! The CineFix team has recreated the Catching Fire trailer scene-for-scene with with action figures, dozens of homemade costumes and amazing fire effects! Directed by Dustin McLean Produced by Jon O’Brien and Dustin McLean CineFix has previously recreated trailers for other blockbusters such as Iron Man 3 and Star Trek Into Darkness. via: [...]
