We received a message from Ally for this song suggestion saying:
"I like stop and stare because it feels kinda like Peeta/Katniss"
Now usually I avoid falling into the implied Gale/Madge trap, but when I heard this song I decided to post it for all of you. It is probably to sweet for the Hunger Games, but I chose Taylor Swift's Invisible for this song suggestion.
Today we were hit with a wonderful surprise. Lionsgate has released some of the artists for the hunger games soundtrack.
"Country singer Taylor Swift will lead a host of musicians collaborating with Oscar-winning artist T. Bone Burnett for a companion album to the upcoming film, “The Hunger Games.”
Movie studio Lionsgate said on Friday that Burnett has joined forces with Swift, The Decemberists, Arcade Fire and The Civil Wars to create original songs for the film, set for release in March 2012.
“We are thrilled to have such a hauntingly beautiful companion album taking shape,” said Joe Drake, co-COO of Lionsgate."
The Meaning UPDATE: Congrats to Suzzane Collins, Taylor Swift, and Lionsgate for Safe and Sound making it to the top single on itunes. This is quite a feat to fly to the top of the charts in about 18 hours.
Safe and Sound is most likely about Rue's death. When I hear the song I can picture Katniss placing flowers in Rue's hair. The emotion in that scene is expressed greatly in this song. Even in the recent hours there has been some speculation on the meaning of Safe and Sound, but we compared the book and song and this is what we found:)
"Don't Go" Rue tightens her grip on my hand. - Suzzane Collins
"Course not staying right here" - Suzzane Collins
"Good and Safe" (Katniss) - Suzzane Collins
Just Close Your Eyes - Safe and Sound
I remember when you said don't leave me alone - Safe and Sound
Nobody can hurt you know - Safe and Sound
These were taken from Safe and Sound and The Hunger Games (We own nothing)
If you know anything from reading our song suggestion list you will know we are strong "Taylor Swift for the Hunger Games soundtrack fans":) Well now are dreams are a reality! Taylor Swift is officially a part of the hunger games soundrack.
She Tweeted:
I recently got hold of this amazing photo of Katniss and Peeta. We love this cute little shot of them! Anyone hoping we can skip Christmas, and jump to March 23:)
After a while we were able to put together the poster puzzle. Look at this amazing picture:) We love the way Katniss's and Peeta's faces on the boards.
I couldn’t speak. I was so excited. It was literally you got the part…….ah ah I couldn’t say anything. I’m never speechless and I was.
Most nerve-wracking thing taking on this role:
It’s somewhat nerve-wracking to know that so many fans hold it so close to their heart and they want to see it done right. And I definitely want to do that right by them. But at the same time I think it’s more exciting to know that you have that many people that are that excited to see your portrayal of the role and portrayal of the movie and everything. So, I’m very excited about it.
One similarity between Josh and Peeta:
I can bake. Actually I can. I make a mean apple pie. A French apple pie, that’s how good I am. I can bake a little. I’ve made some loaves of bread, that weren’t that bad actually. But I’m more of a grill master. I doing the grilling kinda thing. Being from Kentucky, like the barbeque, that’s more up my alley.
One difference between Josh and Peeta:
I’d like to say I’m a little more, a little, stronger than Peeta is in the sense of a person. I think Peeta is a little younger and so has a little more to learn about life. And kind of living in the districts and not being in a free country, I think you are a kinda sheltered a lot. So I think I’m a little more worldly and a little more well versed in the ways of life than Peeta is.
Physical and emotional challenges of filming:
Physically, the stuff where I was laying in the riverbed when Katniss finds me and I’m covered in moss and all that. That was tough cause I had to literally lay there for like almost 2 hours and not move while in this full body makeup that was really intense, it looks incredible. That was very trying physically.
Emotionally, all the stuff in the cave between Katniss and myself, that’s like our entire character like relationship moment right there. And to shoot all those scenes in only a few days was tough, but I think we really did a great job with it.
Other actors that nailed their role:
The obvious one is Jennifer. I think Jennifer’s portrayal of Katniss is so spot on and she really does encapsulate Katniss’ strength as a heroine perfectly honestly. So she to me is the one who stands out immediately. But between Woody with Haymitch, and Elizabeth, and Caeaser Flickerman, everybody was so spot on with their roles it was just kind of amazing to see it sort of come to life right off the page.
Chemistry with Jennifer:
Jennifer and I, it was like instant chemistry. I think that we both were from kinda the same part of the country. We sort of had the same sort of upbringing. So we’re similar in that sense. And then we’re both just real people. We’re not about anything except for just having a good time and just hanging out and so I think that we connected on that for sure.
Who would win in a real life Hunger Games, Josh, Jennifer or Liam?
That’s a tough question! Honestly, I grew up like playing outside, and playing in the woods and I’m very into like camping and survivalist kind of things. I watch a lot of Man vs Wild. So I feel like I’m well prepared in that sense. But it’d be a close one. I might be a front runner in that battle, I’m not sure." - (CB, 2011)
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"Colors From The Capitol," inspired by the glitzily dressed rich people who live in the Capitol and watch the titular Hunger Games-- fights to the death among teenage kids-- for fun. The Capitol residents are far from the heroes of the story, and Katniss generally makes fun of them and their outlandish clothes when she arrives at the Capitol for the Games, but there are a few Capitol residents who earn her respect, most notably her stylist Cinna. The Capitol residents aren't exactly the characters you'll walk away from The Hunger Gameswanting to be, but you may want to steal a few of their insane fashion tips." - cinemablend.com
With the recent debut of 'The Hunger Games' trailer lots of fans have started videos with clips from the trailer. The team scoured youtube today for some videos with trailer clips and this is what we found. We have not concluded our HGBFV awards yet, and so we decided to add this section to the awards. Email Kari@hungergamesfilm.net to send us your vote. Remember to tell us why you like your choice. We have also included our favorite song interpretations, these songs were written by Suzanne Collins.
Hunger Games
May the odds be ever in your favor
That don't kill me
If im gonna die, I want to still be me
Song Interpretation
Hanging Tree
"The Hanging Tree" - Mockingjay Suzanne Collins
The Hanging Tree" - Hunger Games
Rue's Lullaby coming tomorrow.... Remember to vote for the HGBFV round two
Country singer Miranda Labert says that she has written a song inspired by the hunger games. She hopes this song will be on the soundtrack.
“I just finished reading ‘The Hunger Games,’” Lambert admitted. “I loved it so much, I wrote a song that I’m hoping will be on the movie’s soundtrack. Cross your fingers for me!” Fingers and toes are crossed.
A new edition of Movie Magic features the hunger games. Donning pictures of Jennifer Lawrence, stills, and posters this is a collectors grab! This 100 page edition has over 60% dedicated to the hunger games! I personally have the vanity fair, entertainment weekly editions, and people magazine! I will try to go out for this soon!
"Popstar recently held their top 12 of 2012 event and they invited a few stars of The Hunger Games to attend. Maximo TV caught up with Willow Shields at the event. Of course they talked about the subject everybody wants to know about, which is the movie. You can hear what she had to say about the movie and much more in the interesting interview down below. I am happy to see that the stars of the smaller roles are getting media attention. It seems like that they are often overlooked at. However, I suppose you can say that nobody really has a small role in the movie. Each of the one characters are critical to the tale so in all reality all of the stars should get at least some media attention. That would only be fair, in my opinion at least.
Are you happy to see that Willow is getting some attention for her the movie? I am and it will help her name get out there even more. It seems like this movie might launch their careers in the big time, much like what Harry Potter and Twilight Saga did for their stars. So I think we should all get used to hearing about them as we approach next year."(December, 2011, http://www.bsckids.com/2011/12/willow-shields-talks-about-the-hunger-games/)
"After weeks of leaked info and denials, Lionsgate is finally giving us a clear answer about its rumored collaboration on a Hunger Games nail polish: It’s a go! The studio is indeed partnering with China Glaze to release a line of polishes inspired by the dystopian movie. However, according to the press release, the colors are inspired only by the Capitol — where Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) do interviews and win over the crowds before going into the Games themselves — and not District 12:
In keeping with the powerful themes and messages of the story, the collection of nail polish will be inspired exclusively by one of the book’s distinct settings—the Capitol of the nation of Panem. Awash in lavish fashion, food, and entertainment, Capitol citizens enjoy extreme cosmetics and body modifications, bold wigs, and outlandish costumes.
Interestingly, this change resembles the strategy that io9 suggested a week or so ago: To play off the Capitol’s insane beauty standards and market the polish as part of Katniss’ makeover that she receives in the movie. Now the question is whether the official line will have colors like Octavia’s pea-green skin dye and the scary magenta makeup worn by Elizabeth Banks as Effie, or if they’ll stick with basically the bottom row in the original leaked photo. (We’ve reached out to Lionsgate but haven’t heard back yet.)
So it sounds like Lionsgate and China Glaze (or its parent company, American International Industries) are no longer fighting. Since the lawsuit that American was bringing against Lionsgate was about the studio not acknowledging the partnership, all seems to be hunky-dory now that they’ve sent out a press release.
The collection will be available in stores on March 1, 2012, just a few weeks before the movie hits theaters.
You can reach this post's author, Natalie Zutter, on twitter or via e-mail at natalie@crushable.com."(December, 2011, http://crushable.com/entertainment/hunger-games-nail-polish-confirmed-lionsgate-china-glaze-578/)
The lead singer for 'The Design' was inspired by the hunger games for a new single called 'Burn'.
I was literally reading The Hunger Games series (I think I read all three books in maybe two weeks, could NOT put them down) at the time I was writing music for The Design’s new album (book in one hand, guitar in the other). I wanted a “call to arms” song, and The Hunger Games was such an inspiration. Here was a girl, standing against all odds, fighting for what she believed in. The scene after the hospital is blown up has such an oomph to it (and I’m so excited to see how they handle it with the film. I’m sure it will be amazing, since Jennifer Lawrence is such a strong actress.). — Kat Robichaud on the inspiration for Burn
Lionsgate launched the official Youtube Channel today! Which you can see here! The Official YouTube Channel for The Hunger Games. Click here. Email us at Kari@hungergamesfilm.net to tell us how many times you watched the trailer! I am going on 40 times this week:)
Hunger Games Movie's Official Facebook Page just shared that there is now an official Hunger Games's Wiki page. You can view this page Here.
Lenny Kravitz dropped down to perform and give a short interview with Ellen. During the interview the Hunger Games was briefly mentioned.
Ellen: You were so good in Precious, and now your in another huge movie that’s going to come out soon – The Hunger Games. Now, did you know about that book? Lenny: Actually I was in the Bahamas when Gary Ross, the director called me… He called and said I’m doing this movie, The Hunger Games and I saw you in Precious and I’d let you to do this movie. If you want the part, you can have it – and he gave me the part – that was it. Ellen: Wow, that’s amazing. Well I can’t wait for it to come out. It’s going to be really good Lenny: Yeah it is. Ellen: When’s it coming out? Lenny: March 23rd. Ellen: Exciting.. Alright, well hopefully we’ll see you again, for that.
Yes it is that time of year, get ready for the HGBFV. Here are all of the nominations. If you would like to vote for your favorite out of each category send us an email.
Yeah, so I went through my email box, and there was a ton of emails for song suggestions. I am going to be nice, and spend some time on these song suggestions. You can see the archive for the song suggestions on the Song Suggestions page.
The Scientist (Cold Play) End of Hunger Games - Peeta
Heavy in your Arms(Florence) Entire Series - Katniss
One Republic's All The Right Moves, talks about how Katniss and Peeta have to try to calm down the rebellion by playing 'star crossed lovers'. I have been contemplating on this song for a while, but decided to put it in as A Musical Monday on Wednesday.
“Josh is seriously the nicest guy ever… Talked a lot about character,
toughest scenes to film, plus he answered your best questions at end”
“Will all be running on @CELEBUZZ will let you
know when as it gets closer (embargoed for a bit). Oh, and Josh has brown hair
again”
“One peeta similarity? Josh said he’s definitely a baker and can make an
amazing apple pie (although he’s more of a griller)”
“okay b/c you all are too much fun! asked Josh who would win real hunger
games: jennifer, liam or him? he says he thinks he would”
“May have been skeptical about Liam as Gale but now after our chat, wowza. He = pretty perfect. Great stuff about Reaping, Jen, etc. to come”
“Another awesome chat w/ Josh Hutcherson. Too cute for words! Fun stuff about lying under lbs. of mud, tracker jackers & more coming soon!”
“Last Josh/Liam/HungerGames Tweet today: J Hutch said he probably won’t be back on his Twitter account any time soon. More info soon!”
