X-Men Sequel with Jennifer Lawrence has officially been give the July 18th, 2014 release date. Jennifer Lawrence will be playing a shape-shifter, Mystique.
Taylor Kitsch has told the LA Times that he is not playing Finnick Odair in Catching Fire.
According to LA Times:
With casting for the second installment of "The Hunger Games" franchise underway, fans of the dystopian sci-fi series have been breathlessly debating who will play an integral character in "Catching Fire."
Finnick Odair, described by author Suzanne Collins as an Adonis-like womanizer, first appears in "Catching Fire" and has a complex relationship with heroine Katniss Everdeen. So admirers of the series were thrown into a tizzy this week when E! News reported that filmmakers had narrowed down the casting to three heartthrobs: Taylor Kitsch, Armie Hammer and Garrett Hedlund.
But you can knock one of those dreamboats off the list, because Kitsch says he won't be joining the cast of the mega-successful film series.
"Not going to happen," the 31-year-old actor wrote in an email on Wednesday. Kitsch, who is coming off the poor box office performance of the big-budget films "John Carter" and "Battleship," would seem to have fit the bill for the athletic, good-looking character.
As for "The Lone Ranger" star Hammer and "TRON: Legacy" lead Hedlund, the studio behind the franchise, Lionsgate, said it would not confirm, deny or comment on any casting in progress.
According to LA Times:
With casting for the second installment of "The Hunger Games" franchise underway, fans of the dystopian sci-fi series have been breathlessly debating who will play an integral character in "Catching Fire."
Finnick Odair, described by author Suzanne Collins as an Adonis-like womanizer, first appears in "Catching Fire" and has a complex relationship with heroine Katniss Everdeen. So admirers of the series were thrown into a tizzy this week when E! News reported that filmmakers had narrowed down the casting to three heartthrobs: Taylor Kitsch, Armie Hammer and Garrett Hedlund.
But you can knock one of those dreamboats off the list, because Kitsch says he won't be joining the cast of the mega-successful film series.
"Not going to happen," the 31-year-old actor wrote in an email on Wednesday. Kitsch, who is coming off the poor box office performance of the big-budget films "John Carter" and "Battleship," would seem to have fit the bill for the athletic, good-looking character.
As for "The Lone Ranger" star Hammer and "TRON: Legacy" lead Hedlund, the studio behind the franchise, Lionsgate, said it would not confirm, deny or comment on any casting in progress.
Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 by Editor
This week's fan video is januarydreamerx's 'Katniss/Peeta~Kiss From A Rose'. We chose this video because we like the irony of the song choice and the way the clips were put together! The video is not embeddable, but you can watch it here.
Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 by Editor
CleverTV talks about if Glee's Diana Agron could play Johanna in Catching Fire. Diana Agron is not the only Glee star to be considered for Johanna! Who do you think should play our interesting victor?
Source: CleverTV
Source: CleverTV
Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 by Editor
Zap2It has reported that many people are in the run to play Finnick Odair in Catching Fire. Earlier this week E!Online reported that the selection had been narrowed down to Taylor Kitsch, Armie Hammer and Garrett Hedlund. The staff believes that Zap2It is correct, and many contestants are still being looked at.
Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 by Editor
Lionsgate has reported that they have lost $22 Million this quarter according to LA Times. The loss is mainly due to the purchase of Summit Entertainment. It is predicted when they report all of the Hunger Games and Twilight revenue they will pull ahead.The Santa Monica studio on Wednesday disappointed Wall Street as it reported a net loss of $22.7 million on revenue of $645.2 million in revenue during the quarter ended March 31.
Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 by Editor
Katniss Everdeen has been nominated for 'Best Hero' in the first ever MTV Movie Awards Social Category. You can vote and see who is in the lead here. Harry Potter and Katniss are the only nominees to get past 15,000 Tweets!
Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Editor
Episode 25 of Nightlock Podcast has aired. You can listen here.
Summary:This landmark episode focus on Chapter 3 of Catching Fire where questions airsed. Would Katniss be different if she lived in the arena? Would Katniss have been weaker or stronger if her father was still alive? What type of mentor would Katniss be and how would it effect her emotionally? Would Catching Fire been better if it had an action packed start? The fan favorite segment, Dark Duels has a comeback with President Snow and Cinna fighting to the death. Listener emails are shared with insight on Francis Lawrence as the new director and celebrations in Panem.
Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 by Editor
Lionsgate has released an official Hunger Games Film companion app!
Source: HungerGamesDWTCThe official companion app for THE HUNGER GAMES from Lionsgate Entertainment will get you exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the disc production and keep you informed as the date approaches.
++ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. Go back stage with the development of special features for the app that will be added as the release date approaches.
++ FANNOTATE. Be the first to create and share viewer commentary tracks with your friends.
++ Gestures. Flick your device to navigate the Blu-ray onscreen menus, or drag-and-tap our natural replacement to the traditional 5-button compass.
++ Discovery. Know more about what you’re watching. Get detailed notes, actor information, dates and more.
Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2012 by Editor
The prices and links to preorder the Hunger Games DVD/Blu-ray or Target 3 Disc Special have been released!
Source: The Hob
Target
Walmart
- 2-Disc DVD and Digital Copy – $18.99
- 2-Disc Blu-Ray and Digital Copy – $21.99
- Exclusive: 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition DVD – $21.99
- Exclusive: 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-Ray – $24.99
Best Buy
- 2-Disc DVD and Digital Copy – $18.96
- 2-Disc Blu-ray and Digital Copy – $22.96
- Exclusive: 2-Disc DVD and Digital Copy and VUDU and Mockingjay Pendant – $22.96
- 2-Disc Blu-Ray DVD and Digital Copy and VUDU and Mockingjay Pendant – $26.96
Barnes & Noble
- 2-Disc DVD and Digital Copy – $19.99
- 2-Disc Blu-Ray and Digital Copy – $24.99
Amazon
- 2-Disc DVD and Digital Copy – $21.69
- 2-Disc Blu-ray and Digital Copy – $27.99
- Special offer - Pre-order The Hunger Games now and receive a free 30”x40” cloth poster of Katniss as your gift with purchase.
FYE (in-stores only)
- 2-Disc DVD and Digital Copy – $21.69
- 2-Disc Blu-Ray and Digital Copy – $27.99
- DVD – $15.99 (after $7 mail-in rebate)
- Blu-Ray – $19.99 (after $7 mail-in rebate)
- Special offer – Free Hunger Games tote bag with reservation
Posted on Friday, May 25, 2012 by Editor
Catching Fire's title has been changed to Hunger Games: Catching Fire according to ComingSoonNet!
Lionsgate has announced a minor title change for the second part of their blockbuster franchise. Formerly titled Catching Fire, the Francis Lawrence-directed sequel to this year’s The Hunger Games will now be called The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
Written by Simon Bea and Michael Arndt and adapted from Suzanne Collins’ bestseller, the new film will feature the return of Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Lenny Kravitz, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Toby Jones and Woody Harrelson with quite a few new additions that are expected to be announced soon.
Though unconfirmed, it is an almost certainty that the third chapter, (likely to be released as two separate films) will follow suite and will hit theaters as The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.
Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Editor
Lenny Kravitz has been spending some time on Cinna's profession! He has designed some shoes for Toms, and we have a first look thanks to The Daily Mail!
Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Editor
Target has announced that they will be releasing a special three disc packet for the Hunger Games with lots of unseen bonus footage!
Source: Target Via. HungerGamesDWTCDisc 2
- Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and The Hunger Games Phenomenon
- The World is Watching: Making of The Hunger Games
- Letters from The Rose Garden
- Controlling The Games
- A Conversation with Gary Ross and Elvis Mitchell
- Preparing for The Games: A Directors Process (Blu-ray exclusive)
- Propaganda Film
- Marketing Archive
Disc 3
- Stories from The Cornucopia
- Tribute Video Diaries
- Biographies
- Photo Album
Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 by Editor
Hollywood Dame compiled a list of ten movie mistakes and inconsistencies in the Hunger Games movie.
Source: Movie Dame
*When Katniss, Peeta and Cato are on top of the Cornucopia near the end of the film, she aims an arrow at Cato while he has Peeta in a headlock. Katniss has her arrow fletchings on backwards. This would prevent her from shooting straight.
*While Katniss is hiding/sleeping in a tree before the fire corals her into the path of the Careers, her sleeping bag vanishes in and out of the scene.
*There is no cannon fire to alert the Hunger Games participants that Rue and her killer, Marvel, have died.
*While Katniss is alone in her suite, she is looking at different types of scenery in the windows. The remote she uses disappears and reappears in her hand through the scene.
*As the 12 chariots carrying the tributes roll through the stadium, fans throw flowers as they pass. When all the chariots have reached the end of the roadway, an overhead shot reveals a clean and spotless runway.
*After Katniss wades across water to find Peeta, her legs are soaking wet up past her thighs. When she discovers the blood trail she is completely dry.
*In the same scene that has Cato, Peeta and Katniss on top of the cornucopia, blood stains seen on Cato’s hand disappears and reappears as the camera switches focus to and from Katniss.
*Peeta throws the giant metal ball to win intimidation as Clove, Cato and Marvel watch. After they see him toss the ball, Clove and Glimmer have switched places.
*The number of arrows available for Katniss to use while being evaluated changes. She is given four, uses one and misses her target. She turns back to grab another arrow and four arrows are still available for her to use.
*When Peeta smears the cream on Katniss’ cut she received while getting the medicine at The Feast, he wipes away the wound makeup making it look like the it is days old/healed.
Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 by Editor
Lionsgate has announced that the Hunger Games DVD and Blu-ray will be released on 8/18/12! They have also released more information on the DVD and Blu-ray in a press release! They have also released a special promotional video on youtube!
Source: Lionsgate, Hggirlonfire.com
SANTA MONICA, CA, May 23, 2012 –Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: LGF) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history, the Company announced today.
The film, based on the New York Times best-selling novel from writer Suzanne Collins, achieved a remarkable four-week run as the #1 film at the North American theatrical box office where it has already grossed $392 million, ranking as the 14th highest-grossing film of all time, and it is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office with an early June opening slated in China.
The 2-disc Blu-ray and 2-disc DVD arrive loaded with over three hours of extensive bonus materials including the comprehensive eight-part documentary, “The World is Watching: Making of The Hunger Games.” Other special features include a sit-down conversation with director Gary Ross as well as numerous featurettes that examine the global success of the books, the creation of the control room in the film and the filmmakers’ motivation behind creating new scenes that were not in the book plus much more. The Blu-ray Disc set contains an additional exclusive feature, “Preparing for the Games: A Director’s Process,” which looks at the progression of taking three key scenes from the book to the screen. The Hunger Games Blu-ray Disc and DVD is a must-have film that is hailed as “exciting and thought-provoking in a way few adventure dramas ever are” (New York Daily News). Fans will be able to pre-order the Blu-ray Disc and DVD, starting on Friday, May 25th, for $39.99 and $30.98, respectively.
“The motion picture event of the year is poised to become the home entertainment event of the year and, with a midnight launch and midnight retail events scheduled at stores around the country, we expect to replicate the same level of consumer excitement generated by the film’s theatrical debut,” said Ron Schwartz, Lionsgate Executive Vice President & General Manager, Home Entertainment. “This is far and away the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history and, true to a theatrical marketing campaign that incorporated an unprecedented reliance on digital and traditional media alike, our home entertainment launch will involve a similarly innovative and integrated digital and packaged media rollout that we will unveil in the weeks ahead.”
Directed by Academy Award® nominee Gary Ross (Seabiscuit), The Hunger Games, starring Academy Award® nominee Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone), features an ensemble cast that includes Golden Globe® winner Donald Sutherland (Citizen X), Academy Award® nominee Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones), Academy Award® nominee Woody Harrelson (The People vs. Larry Flynt), Lenny Kravitz (Precious) and Emmy® nominee Elizabeth Banks (TV’s “30 Rock”). The film also stars some of the industry’s brightest up and coming actors such as Josh Hutcherson (The Kids Are All Right) and Liam Hemsworth (The Expendables 2).
The Hunger Games is the first in a trilogy of books published by Scholastic that has already become a literary phenomenon with over 36.5 million copies in circulation. Set in the future, one male and one female from each of the twelve districts of the nation is forced to participate in the annual competition called The Hunger Games, which is broadcast live throughout the country for the entertainment of the Capitol’s wealthy residents. Sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) volunteers in her younger sister’s place to enter the games, and is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy when she’s pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
BLU-RAY & DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
* Subject to change
- “The World is Watching: Making of The Hunger Games” – an eight-part documentary covering the “making of” the film in all aspects from the pre-production process all the way through the theatrical release and fan reactions
- “Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and The Hunger Games Phenomenon” featurette
- “Letters from the Rose Garden” featurette – insights from Donald Sutherland on the development of his role as President Snow
- “Controlling the Games” featurette – stories and concepts behind creating the control center
- “A Conversation with Gary Ross and Elvis Mitchell”
- Propaganda Film (in its entirety)
- Marketing Archive
- “Preparing for The Games: A Director’s Process” (Blu-ray Exclusive)
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2012
Title Copyright: © 2012 Lionsgate Films Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: PG-13 for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images- all involving teens
Genre: Action/Adventure
Blu-ray Closed Captioned: English SDH
DVD Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Blu-ray Format: 1080P High Definition 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
Feature Running Time: 142 minutes
Blu-ray Audio Status: English 7.1 DTS HD-MA, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Optimized for Late Night Listening and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio
DVD Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Optimized for Late Night Listening and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
Source: Lionsgate, Hggirlonfire.com
Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 by Editor
Josh Hutcherson has recently bought a $2.5 Million house in Hollywood Hills according to Celebuzz!
Josh’s new 1,861 square foot, two bedroom, two bath home has been dubbed The Tree House, “due to its sylvan roost in a thick sycamore grove near the tippy top of Laurel Canyon.” Also, back in 2004, one of the home’s previous owners included talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who just had yet another famous face (Ryan Seacrest) buy her Beverly Hills estate.
Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 by Editor
The Hunger Games soundtrack has gone gold according to an article by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The Hunger Games sountrack is called 'Song from District 12 and Beyond'.
Source: Mockinjgay.netThree celebrated spring album releases certified Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Gold in just one month this April, according to the music group’s newest monthly Gold & Platinum Program tally.
Syco Records band One Direction’s “Up All Night,” Mercury Nashville legend Lionel Richie’s first record in five years “Tuskegee” and the Universal Republic soundtrack to popular post-apocalyptic film “The Hunger Games” each sold more than 500,000 copies to earn timely golden awards in April.
Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 by Editor
A new advertisement for the MTV Movie Awards has a clip of Elisabeth Banks talking about a certain way to mix Katniss and Peeta's names together! There is also another clip below that may or may not be about The Hunger Games (archery mention). Remember to vote for The Hunger Games in the MTV Movie Awards!
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Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 by Editor
Hunger Games Book, Movie, and Cast have been nominated for Teen Choice Awards. The Teen Choice Awards take place on 7/22/12. Teens age 13-19 can vote starting on friday!
Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy :“The Avengers”
“The Hunger Games”
“Mirror Mirror”
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”
“Wrath of the Titans”Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy :
Robert Downey, Jr., “The Avengers”
Chris Hemsworth, “The Avengers”
Josh Hutcherson, “The Hunger Games” and “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”
Taylor Lautner, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”
Robert Pattinson, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy :
Lily Collins, “Mirror Mirror”
Vanessa Hudgens, “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”
Scarlett Johansson, “The Avengers”
Jennifer Lawrence, “The Hunger Games”
Kristen Stewart, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”Choice Male Hottie :
Justin Bieber
Ryan Gosling
Liam Hemsworth
Robert Pattinson
Ian SomerhalderChoice Book :
“The Hunger Games” trilogy, Suzanne Collins
“The Giver,” Lois Lowry
“The Twilight Saga,” Stephenie Meyer
“Divergent” trilogy, Veronica Roth
“The Lucky One,” Nicholas Sparks
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2012 by Editor
Posted on Friday, May 18, 2012 by Editor
Elizabeth Banks has been cast in the title role of writer-producer Alan Ball’s new dark comedy What’s The Matter With Margie? Myriad Pictures announced today. Banks plays a downtrodden office-worker who after years of abuse finally snaps and resorts to murdering her tormenters. Daniel Minahan (True Blood, Series 7: The Contenders) will direct from Ball’s original screenplay, and Anthony Bregman (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Savages) and Ball will produce. Myriad has acquired all rights outside the U.S. and Canada and is pre-selling in Cannes. The film is scheduled to start shooting in early 2013 in Los Angeles. UTA Independent Film Group packaged the film and is arranging financing. SVP Business Affairs David Ducar negotiated for Myriad. UTA IFG repped the filmmaker and producers and will sell U.S. and Canadian rights.Source: Deadline, Hggirlonfire.com
Posted on Friday, May 18, 2012 by Editor
Netflix has aquired the rights to stream the Hunger Games movie 90 days after EPIX according to Home Media Magazine.
Source: Home Media Magazine via. HungerGamesDWTCNetflix gets streaming access to the year’s biggest box office hits, The Hunger Games and The Avengers, beginning in early 2013 — but only 90 days after their releases on disc and Epix, reps for Netflix and the multiplatform pay-channel confirmed.
The Hunger Games is distributed domestically by Lionsgate and The Avengers by Paramount Pictures, with Paramount securing the rights to Avengers from Marvel Comics before The Walt Disney Co. acquired the superhero company. Lionsgate and Paramount parent Viacom are co-owners (along with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) of Epix.
No home entertainment release dates for the titles have been announced.
Online scuttlebutt had suggested that since Netflix and Epix signed an exclusive streaming deal in 2010 — an agreement that doesn’t expire until September — Netflix could have SVOD access to The Hunger Games as early as this fall and The Avengers in early 2013.
The movies' impressive theatrical runs portend successful retail releases both physically and digitally. That prospect puts lower margin SVOD on the low end of the distibution foodchain.
Indeed, through May 15 The Hunger Games has generated more than $387 million and The Avengers more than $380 million at the domestic box office. Avengers has generated $1 billion in global ticket sales in just 19 days of release, while Hunger Games has generated more than $624 million globally.
Netflix has aggressively sought new release movies since a license agreement with Starz Entertainment for Disney and Sony Pictures content ended in February. Netflix did score a coup in February when it secured premium cable channel rights to Oscar winner The Artist and other titles from The Weinstein Co. ahead of HBO and Showtime.
Epix May 7 said it would be the first to bring Hunger Games and Avengers to television, online at EpixHD.com, and through its apps sometime next year.
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Editor
There was a quick Hunger Games mention on last nights episode of 'Glee: Nationals'. The mention was made by Sue Sylvester about Mercedes being sick. You can watch the episode Here.
"It's like the Hunger Games of musical theater" - Sue Sylvester
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Editor
Source: GatherSo did Josh get hit in the face by his costar Jennifer Lawrence, who once gave him a concussion? Or did he get in a drunken fight with someone? After all, the 18-year-old has been spotted buying alcohol even though he's underage.
Unfortunately for those who love juicy bits of gossip about Josh Hutcherson, he didn't say that his busted beak has a great story behind it; the actor told TMZ that he simply had to have surgery because he was suffering from a deviated septum.
According to Josh, his right nostril was 90 percent blocked. Symptoms of a deviated septum can include sinus infections, snoring, sleep apnea and having difficulty in breathing. Of course that last symptom would be pretty difficult for an action star like Josh to deal with; he had to get really physical for The Hunger Games, and is going to have to do it again in Catching Fire.
The most common cause of a deviated septum is trauma to the face, but Josh said that he was simply born with the condition that can be caused by compression of the nose during childbirth.
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Editor
Isabelle Furman has been cast as the lead in 'Suspira' according to Variety.
Isabelle Fuhrman, who parlayed her starring turn in “Orphan” into a key supporting role in “The Hunger Games,” has landed the lead in David Gordon Green’s remake of “Suspiria.”Source: Via. hggirlonfire.com
Daria Argento’s 1977 horror pic followed Suzie, a young girl who travels to Europe to attend a world-renowned school, only to learn that the academy is a front for a coven of witches.
Green is directing from a script he co-wrote with Chris Gebert. Crime Scene Pictures principals Adam Ripp and Rob Paris are producing with Francesco Melzi d’Eril of Memo Films and “I Am Love” helmer Luca Guadagnino of First Sun.
Rizal Risjad, Silvia Fendi and Philip Elway will exec produce, while Lisa Muskat will co-produce. Wild Bunch is selling foreign rights at Cannes, and CAA is handling the domestic distribution deal. Production will start in September.
Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Editor
For those of you who live in NC, acting-auditons has posted information of extras and actors casting.
Source: myhungergames acting-audtions.org
The second film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games Trilogy, “Catching Fire”, is gearing up for pre-production and casting will soon be underway in Los Angeles for new co-starring and supporting roles. The day players, extras, photo doubles, and stand-ins will be hired in North Carolina as the beginning of filming approaches. The studio is fast tracking this project because Jennifer Lawrence has a contract commitment with 20th Century Fox for a sequel to “X-Men: First Class” which starts shooting in January 2013. Filming on “Catching Fire” will begin this Summer, 2012. “The Hunger Games” took 4-1/2 months to complete principal photography.
Vienna, Austria born filmmaker Francis Lawrence will direct “Catching Fire” from an adapted screenplay being rewritten by Academy Award winner Michael Arndt (from original drafts by Simon Beaufoy). Lawrence took over directing duties from Gary Ross, who co-wrote the screenplay and directed “The Hunger Games”. Ross stated that he would not have the time needed to write and prep the movie the way he would have wanted to because of the fixed and tight production schedule.
Francis Lawrence is known for directing countless music videos for such artists as Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and Avril Lavigne. His feature film directing credits are “Constantine” starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, and Shia LaBeouf; “I Am Legend” starring Will and Willow Smith; “Water for Elephants” starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson. Lawrence finished directing the ABC pilot “Gotham” in New York on April 15, 2012.
Writer Michael Arndt’s first produced screenplay “Little Miss Sunshine” earned him an Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay. In 2012 he was nominated for a Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for “Toy Story 3″. In addition to “Catching Fire,” Arndt is also writing the screenplay for the Walt Disney Pictures feature film “Phineas and Ferb” starring Ashley Tisdale and Alyson Stoner to be released July 26, 2013. Arndt will have to work double-time to get the “Catching Fire” script ready in time for filming this Summer. “Catching Fire” is based on the second book in The Hunger Games trilogy by author Suzanne Collins.
“The Hunger Games” budget has been estimated at $78 million, and the film has grossed over $619 million worldwide as of May 6, 2012. The movie was released on March 23, 2012. After two days of release, it became Lionsgate’s highest grossing film ever. “Catching Fire” will hit theaters on Friday November 22, 2013.
Some of the new characters to be cast include, but are not limited, to the following:
• Johanna Mason, female, sarcastic and often cruel victor from District 7.
• Beetee and Wiress, an older couple, dark hair, pale skin from District 3, very smart.
• Finnick Odair, male, mid-20′s, very handsome, tall, tan skin, bronze hair, green eyes.
• Blight, male, mid-20′s, mentor and tribute District 7. Won a previous Hunger Games.
• Romulus Thread, male, mid 30′s – 40′s, new Head Peacekeeper of District 12.
• Twill, female, mid-30′s, teacher, escapes to District 12 where she meet Katniss.
• Bonnie, female, 17, crooked teeth, chocolate brown eyes, escapes to District 12 with Twill.
• Wiress, female, 40ish, tribute from District 3, dark hair, pale skin.
• Bristel, female, 17-19, miner in District 12.
• Leevy, female, 17ish, dark hair, gray eyes, Katniss’ neighbor from District 12.
• Cashmere, female, late 20′s, classic beauty, long blond curls, arrogant District 1 tribute.
• Gloss, male, mid-20′s, Cashmere’s brother. Mentor, victor, career tribute.
Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of North Carolina and in the United States.
The 2012 North Carolina Actors Resource Guide eBook <http://www.actorsresourceguides.com/> includes the following information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film and television productions in North Carolina and the United States:
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements • North Carolina Child Performer Labor Law Information • North Carolina Youth Employment Certificate Instructions • North Carolina Youth Approval To Work Late Hours Form • North Carolina Minor Intention To Employ Form • North Carolina Dept. of Labor Rules and Regulations Relative to Employment of Children under 16 Years of Age.
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application
• Links for Child Labor Information
In addition to the following Louisiana Actors Resources:
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• North Carolina Casting Directors List
• North Carolina Extras Casting Directors List • North Carolina Talent Agents List • North Carolina Acting Coaches, Classes, and Schools List • North Carolina Headshot Photographers List • Headshot Mass Printing Photo Labs • Miscellaneous North Carolina Resources • Actors Unions • Sample Actors Resume • Sample Beginning Actors Resume • Sample Cover Letters • General Talent Agent Information • Entertainment Industry Terminology • PDF Users Guide
The 2012 North Carolina Actors Resource Guide eBook is availablehere <http://www.actorsresourceguides.com/> .
Principal Actor Casting
See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information <http://www.acting-auditions.org/2007/11/headshot-and-resume.html> regarding how to submit for acting roles.
Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.
Los Angeles:
Denise Chamian
1438 N. Gower Street
Building 35, Suite 270
Hollywood, CA 90028
North Carolina:
Samy Burch
Jackie Burch
1819 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
Extras Casting
Tona B. Dahlquist Casting
P.O. Box 4427
Irmo, SC 29063
Extras casting will NOT begin until shortly before filming begins. Open casting calls for extras and registration information will be posted here as it becomes available.
Source: myhungergames acting-audtions.org
Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Editor
Okay, we get it! Battle Royal and The Hunger Games have the same generalized theme. Kids fight in an arena to death. Other than that the books are in no way, shape, or form the same! The things that make The Hunger Games a great book (characters, tone, and voice) are NOT in Battle Royal (Not that Battle Royal is a bad book).
So, is The Hunger Games a rip off of Battle Royal? The answer is no. In fact, the idea of youth on youth arena violence goes way back. So technically both are ripping off the ancient Greeks and Romans.
P.S. To all of the Battle Royal fans who have commented under the Hunger Games trailer saying "The Hunger Games is a crappy version of Battle Royal." Please understand that Battle Royal is NOT an original theme!
Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Editor
In the Hunger Games series and movie White Roses play a symbolic part of President Snow's persona. President Snow is known for smelling like blood and roses and tends to a costly rose garden. There are three points in the book where roses are very symbolic.
In Catching Fire Katniss discovers that President Snow smells of 'blood and roses'.
In the first chapter of Mockingjay Katniss finds white roses left on her dresser. Katniss believes that these roses were left by President Snow (she believes they are meant to say 'I can find you').
In the middle of Mockingjay we learn that President Snow smells like roses because of poison.
One of the things I liked best in the Hunger Games movie was that white roses were everywhere. The apartment and train were covered in them! I thought this was a very good way to sneak in some symbolism.
What is your opinion of the symbolism and effect of white roses in the Hunger Games?
P.S Just note that President Snow's roses were genetically enchanced!
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In Catching Fire Katniss discovers that President Snow smells of 'blood and roses'.
In the first chapter of Mockingjay Katniss finds white roses left on her dresser. Katniss believes that these roses were left by President Snow (she believes they are meant to say 'I can find you').
In the middle of Mockingjay we learn that President Snow smells like roses because of poison.
One of the things I liked best in the Hunger Games movie was that white roses were everywhere. The apartment and train were covered in them! I thought this was a very good way to sneak in some symbolism.
What is your opinion of the symbolism and effect of white roses in the Hunger Games?
P.S Just note that President Snow's roses were genetically enchanced!
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Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 by Editor
Episode 23 of Nightlock Podcast has aired. You can listen here.
Summary: We continue the show with analyzing Chapter 2 of Catching Fire, including if the books would ave been better if *SPOILER* either Katniss or Peeta died. Some news stories includes speculation of when the DVD will be released as well as what new record the movie broke and what major movie franchise it surpassed in order to get there. In our music segment we feature a Green Day song to relate to the controlling government. A newer segment, Real or Not Real, asks the question if Panem celebrates holidays.
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 by Editor
Both Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are among Complex's '25 Best Hollywood Actors Under 25'.
Age: 1915. Josh Hutcherson
Best projects:The Kids are All Right (2010), Detention (2012), The Hunger Games (2012)
The financial gains that come from starring in such a colossal blockbuster notwithstanding, Josh Hutcherson’s role in The Hunger Games is a rather thankless one: He’s ridiculed for his smaller stature, he’s quickly sidelined once the actual action begins, and he has to wear silly Running Man-esque outfits like the one seen above.
But give the 19-year-old heartthrob tons of kudos for making Peeta Mellark an easily sympathetic leading man. We already know whose back we’ll have in the impending Peeta-versus-Gale (Liam Hemsworth) debates, in terms of who should ultimately bag Hunger Games heroine Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence).
Source Hggirlonfire.com : Complex
Age: 216. Jennifer Lawrence
Best projects: Winter’s Bone (2010), Like Crazy (2011), X-Men: First Class (2011), The Hunger Games (2012)
An Academy Award nomination and a bank-breaking movie franchise both at the young age of 21? Not bad for an actress whose only visibility three years ago came from TBS’s redneck-approved sitcom The Bill Engvall Show.
It’s no wonder that Jennifer Lawrence has become such a hot commodity in Hollywood—she’s the total package.Gorgeous, men’s magazine looks? Check. Acting skills far superior to most of her peers? Indeed, as seen inWinter’s Bone, and, to a lesser degree, this year’s monster hit The Hunger Games.
And an agent to die for? Apparently so, since, aside from the guaranteed Hunger Games and X-Men: First Classsequels, Lawrence’s next big project is The Silver Linings Playbook, from Oscar-nominated director David O. Russell (The Fighter).
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 by Editor
Suzanne Collins is one of Working Mother's 'Most Powerful Moms of 2012'. Suzanne was placed in the 'Children's Literature Star' category.
Suzanne Collins
Most Powerful Mom: Children’s Literature Star
Author
Children: Son, 17, Daughter, 12
Suzanne Collins seems ubiquitous these days, with the kid-lit mantle proverbially passed to her by J.K. Rowling. Her bestselling book series, The Hunger Games trilogy, is still breaking records; and now there’s a blockbuster movie inspired by the first book—with more to come. Collins began her career working for children’s television, ultimately becoming the head writer for the PBS show Clifford’s Puppy Days. She also wrote children’s books including The Underland Chronicles and When Charlie McButton Lost Power.
But it was The Hunger Games that struck gold for the mom of two: The first book was released in 2008; the second, Catching Fire, in 2009 and the third, Mockingjay, in 2010. The Hunger Games trilogy of books has been on the New York Times bestseller list more than 130 consecutive weeks. And amazon.com announced this year that Collins had become the best-selling Kindle author of all time. Lions Gate Entertainment acquired worldwide distribution rights to a film adaptation of The Hunger Games, and Collins adapted the book for the screen herself. The move went on to shatter records and had one of the highest gross opening weekends in movie history. Time magazine named Collins one of 2012’s Most Influential People in the World.
Press-shy Collins said last year: “I’m not a very fancy person. I’ve been a writer a long time, and right now The Hunger Games is getting a lot of focus. It’ll pass. The focus will be on something else. It’ll shift. It always does. And that seems just fine.” Modest words for one of the most powerful women in the world.
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 by Editor
There will be a free Symposium in Philadelphia for Hunger Games fans. The Symposium will be held on May 17th.
THE HUNGER GAMES SYMPOSIUM
TITLE: Are the Odds in Our Favor?: The Hunger Games on Fame, Fashion, and the Fate of Humanity
CITY: PhiladelphiaClick on poster to view trailer.
DATE: Thursday, May 17, 2012
TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Room 222, Temple University Center City campus, 16th and Market, Philadelphia.
ADMISSION: Free
RESERVE YOUR SEAT: Seating is limited. To reserve your seat, click on Eventbrite.
SPONSORS:
• The Center for Media and Destiny, Philadelphia.
• The Center of Media and Information Literacy, School of Communication and Theater, Temple University. The Center is a collaboration with UNESCO and United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.
THE HUNGER GAMES
Much more than a publishing and pop culture phenomenon, The Hunger Games is a creative work of literature and film that strikes the intellectual and philosophical imaginations of readers, filmgoers, and college students in the new millennium, much like The Matrix, Fight Club, and Inception. As a long-time college professor, I can attest to the effect of these films on student imaginations, with students wanting to study and write papers about the ideas and "worlds" of these films. Of course, such films draw from many sources in popular culture. The Hunger Games draws from novels such as Brave New World, 1984, and Lord of the Flies, while echoing ideas from films like Soylent Green, Westworld, Rollerball, Logan's Run, The Running Man, The Truman Show, The Matrix, and Battle Royale. Various anthologies have been published which explore the various meanings of the books and film, from the cultural to the philosophical.
THE SYMPOSIUM AND PANEL DISCUSSION
The panelists will explore, reveal, and dissect some of the deeper and alternative meanings of The Hunger Games and what it says about our current society — including media and technology, domination and liberation, culture and celebrity, fashion and the future. Is The Hunger Games a parable for:
• A new feminist icon … or another faker celebrity?
• A new kind of warrior hero … or just another future TV sports star?
• Reality TV and the War on Terror … or the future hyperreality of war and TV?
• The 1% against the 99% of Occupy Wall Street … or the fate of the individual in the police-state of Panem-America?
• A future where American Idol meets Survivor and the Super Bowl ... or a future cultural reversal where Disney meets Darwin in an electronic Dark Age?
• A future where 1984 meets Brave New World and Lord of the Flies ... or where Soylent Green meets The Truman Show and Battle Royale.
• A future revolution of the 99% against the 1% ... or a future "utopia" where revolution is simulated and few care to know the difference?
• The hunger for war, fashion, and entertainment … or the hunger for meaning in a meaningless universe?
SPEAKERS:
Leah Wilson, Editor-in-Chief, the "Smart Pop" imprint, Benbella Books. Leah is also the editor of the anthology: The Girl Who Was On Fire (Benbella 2012), which explores the many meanings of The Hunger Games.
• Presentation title: "Are We Katniss .. Or Are We the Capitol?"
Angela Cirucci, Adjunct Professor (Media Studies), Lincoln University, PhD student, Temple University
• Presentation title: "Katniss Kardashian: Fame and Simulation"
Sherri Hope Culver, Director of the Center for Media and information Literacy, and Assistant Professor, Temple University.
• Presentation title: "Searching for Reality in a Fictional World: How The Hunger Games Plays on Our Enjoyment and Knowledge of Reality TV"
Osei Alleyne, PhD Student (Anthropology), University of Pennsylvania.
• Presentation title: Throw Your Three Sign Up: Race and Resistance in The Hunger Games
Barry Vacker, Associate Professor (Media Studies), Temple University.
• Presentation title: "The Odds Are In Our Favor For What? Four Possible Destinies in The Hunger Games" [sure to bend the minds of the 1% and 99%]
WHY ATTEND: COOL THEORY AND A CHEAP DATE
If you've read the books or seen the movie and find your friends debating the ideas in The Hunger Games, then you will want to attend this event. Or, if you and your friends are into film, critical thinking, and cool and edgy theory, then this is for you. You might not look at the books, film, or our society quite the same after this event. And it will be a chance to meet other people with similar interests. Plus, since admission is free, it will be a brainy cheap date!
Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 by Editor
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