Nightlock Podcast: 'Episode 29'

Episode 29 of the Nightlock Podcast has been uploaded. You can watch it here.

Episode 29: Too Little, Too Late
Major news stories including casting are announced. While discussing chapter 5 of Catching Fire a few different questions came up. Were Peeta, Katniss and Haymitch trying to protect Effie by not informing her of the killing in District 11? Does Katniss see Peeta as perfect, what are his flaws? Should Katniss and Haymitch kept Peeta in the loop? Is Effie justified in complaining how she is treated in District 11? Does Katniss realize how the marriage proposal effects Peeta? We read a snippet of a fanfic from Gale’s perspective. A Green Day song is featured. Listener emails brought up how Johanna’s name is pronounced, where District 12 and the Capitol are located.

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Jenna Malone Will Be Playing Johanna Mason

Lionsgate has confirmed that Jenna Malone will be playing Johanna Mason!

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Amanda Plummer Officially Cast A Wiress

Amanda Plummer has been officially cast as Wiress.

Official Press Release:

Santa Monica, CA, July 17, 2012- Lionsgate® and the filmmakers of THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE are pleased to announce that actress Amanda Plummer has been cast in the role of Wiress in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. The character’s eccentricity earns her the nickname “Nuts” from fellow tributes, and though she doesn’t communicate traditionally, her observations and contributions prove invaluable in the Quarter Quell.
Best known to film going audiences from her memorable and award nominated roles in THE FISHER KING and PULP FICTION, Plummer is also a beloved, Tony Award® winning stage actress on and off Broadway. She can next be seen as the title character in the forthcoming film ABIGAIL HARMS.
THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever.
THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE will be directed by Francis Lawrence, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. The novel on which the film is based is the second in a trilogy that has over 36 million copies in print in the U.S. alone.
Lionsgate will release THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE on November 22, 2013.
Ongoing casting news and information for the film can be found at: www.CatchingFireCasting.com

Source: Mockingjay.net

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Finnick Confirmed as Sam Clafin by Gossip Cop

Finnick Odair has been confirmed as Sam Clafin by Gossip Cop, but Lionsgate has yet to make an announcement.

The actor recently emerged as the frontrunner for the role in The Hunger Games sequel, and Gossip Cop has learned Lionsgate will make it official in an announcement in the near future.
Claflin starred in Snow White and the Huntsman earlier this summer.
He’s just the latest to join the rapidly growing Catching Fire cast, with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amanda Plummer among the other recent additions.

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Amazing Hunger Games Parody

Another amazing Hunger Games parody has been put on Youtube. anderssondavid1's Hunger Games parody is a must watch! My favorite part is when Katniss has the hallucinations due to the tracker jackers.

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Fan Video of the Week

This week's fan video is "Abraham's Daughter Katniss Everdeen" by Shhahin. We love the effects in this video!

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Watch the Hunger Games Trailer in Japan

You can click here to watch the epic trailer for the Hunger Games in Japan.  The Hunger Games comes to theaters in Japan on 9/28/12.

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Master Post: Comic Con 2012

Master Post from the 2012 San Diego Comic Con.

Video: See the second series of Hunger Games action figures by the NECA.



Photos: Special Hunger Games Poster From Comic Con

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Song Suggestion 'Numb'

This week's song suggestion is Numb by Linkin Park. This was recommended by Vanessa.

"I LOVE Numb by Linkin Park for Mockingjay and maybe Hunger Games"

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Glee's Grant Gustin Confirms He Auditioned for Finnick

Grant Gustin recently told the Insider that he auditioned to play Finnick Odair in Catching Fire. Grant (Glee) is a popular fancasting for Finnick.

According to Insider:

“I have auditioned for the role,” he says, confirming lots of fan desire/speculation. “I don’t think [the producers] know what they’re looking for just yet, but yes, I auditioned for the role.

Grant Gustin played Sebastin on Glee

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EW Gets Sneak Peek at Hunger Games DVD Extras

Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive preview of the behind-the-scenes exras on the Hunger Games DVD, out on August 18th.

You can watch the video here.

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HGF.net Staff Reacts to the casting of Plutarch

The HGF.net staff reacts to Phillip Seymour being cast as Plutarch Heavensbee in Catching Fire.

Kari: I don't recall seeing Seymour in anything, but I think he looks like he will be a great Plutarch! He looks like the Plutarch I imagined in my head.

Anna: I think Phillip Seymour will be an interesting Plutarch. I haven't seen him in anything, but I did look into his credits. I trust that Lionsgate made a good choice.

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NextMovie Speculates Where Mockingjay Will Be Split

Now that it has been officially announced that Mockingjay will be split into two movies NextMovie speculates where that division will happen.

Peeta, the Messenger

There's a moment in "Mockingjay" when the Capitol presents their new prisoner Peeta Mellark to plea for the rebels to discontinue their dangerous revolutions. They've been holed up in District 13 and filming anti-Capitol propaganda videos in the districts, and they've already experienced the fallout from one ill-fated trip to District 8.
When Peeta's first appearance on Capitol TV doesn't work, the government tries again, this time with a Peeta shown to be savagely beaten. Peeta — obviously scripted — nixes the diplomacy and addresses Katniss directly in the interview. Katniss rightly interprets this as a direct warning to District 13 that an attack is imminent. The group dives lower into the holding and the attack indeed begins. The sound of those bombs dropping upon the rebels' stronghold sure would leave us trembling and ravenous for resolve.

Deadly Rescue Mission

Katniss takes a hit on one of her propos missions for District 13, and when she wakes up in the hospital, she gets some troubling news: Gale and others have been sent on a rescue mission to retrieve Peeta and Finnick Odair's love Annie. It's a dangerous ordeal. Katniss faces the reality that she may lose not one but both of the boys she cares about, and there's nothing she can do to stop it ... Scary, scary!

Peeta Returns ... Sort Of

There's another split potential moment when Gale and team do return successfully from their rescue mission. They've saved Peeta and some of the others from the Capitol, and she's relieved about that. When she goes to see him and he rushes over to her, though, and rather than the warm loving embrace she was expecting, he lunges for her throat.
This is not the same Peeta she's always known. All bets are off now. Splitting the two films at this point would give the filmmakers an opportunity to really play up Peeta's dramatic rescue and the consequences of Katniss' acceptance of the role of the Mockingjay. Not only would this be a frightening and intense moment to end with, but it would also set the stage well for the later events to come between them and for the revolution at large.

Katniss Takes a Bullet

Lionsgate

Once Katniss discovers that Peeta is no longer the boy who's loved her for always, she also begins to discover a cruel side to Gale. He's got some strange opinions about some potentially inhumane weapons developed by District 13. Sure, they've shared a couple of kisses by then, but when he suggests trapping the citizens of District 2's stronghold, the comparisons between those people and her father are inevitable. Both of the boys she loves are now forever changed human beings.
As she begins to reluctantly create another of her anti-Capitol vids celebrating their horrific win, some of District 2's pitiful survivors begin to emerge. Katniss steps up to rescue one of them from her own people, and someone points a gun on her. She offers up her own life. It's what the Capitol wants, she contends. She then tries to rally everyone together to fight as one against the Capitol, and that's when a bullet hits her. For obvious reasons, this would definitely leave "Hunger Games" fans clammoring for "Part 2."

A Wayward Peeta Joins the Team

After Katniss recovers from the District 2 incident, and once Peeta begins to show his own signs of improvement, she decides not to give up on the fight. She plays along with the tactics of District 13 to stay safe, but she's got her own agenda in mind. She's got her sights set on the Capitol but agrees to join as the rebels head through District 12 to start. Goings are slow at first, but one of her team members does die thanks to a pod attack.
When a replacement soldier shows up, it's Peeta, who's nowhere near 100 percent Team Katniss. Katniss realizes that Alma Coin, the leader of District 13, wants her dead. Peeta admits that Katniss is now more dangerous to the mission alive than dead. Dun dun dun!

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Phillip Seymour Hoffman Officially cast as Plutarch

Phillip Seymour Hoffman has been officially cast as Plutarch Heavensbee! This is the first official casting for Catching Fire.

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Lionsgate Confirms that Mockingjay Will Be Split into two Movies

Lionsgate has confirmed that Mockingjay will be split into two movies. The first film will be released in November 21, 2014 and the second movie will be released in November 20, 2015.

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Alexander Ludwig Hosting UStream on July 6th

Alexander Ludwig announced on his twitter that he is hosting a live chat on Ustream. You can check it out here.

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Song Suggestion 'I'm Like A Bird'

This week's song suggestion is 'I'm Like a Bird' by Nelly Furtado'. This song was reccomended by Abby:

"I love this song because it reminds me of Rue!! Katniss always says she looks like a bird."

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Video: Isabelle Fuhrman Interview With MTV Brazil

Isabelle Fuhrman (Clove) recently sat down in an interviw with MTV Brazil. Hunger Games at the 7:18 mark.

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Hunger Games Cast Confirmed to Be At San Diego Comic Con

It has been confirmed that the Hunger Games Cast will be at the San Diego Comic Con.

CELEBRATE THE HOME ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE OF THE FILM THAT SET THE WORLD ON FIRE AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2012 Fans To Have Chance To Receive Select Hunger Games Cast Signatures On Comic-Con Exclusive Blu-ray Disc Box Art Cover Saturday, July 14 WHAT: In advance of the hugely anticipated home entertainment release of The Hunger Games juggernaut on 12:01 am Saturday, August 18, select cast members will participate in signing events at San Diego Comic-Con International 2012. Occurring at the Lionsgate Booth (#4035) on Saturday, July 14 at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, fans will have the chance to meet the actors behind Cato, Rue, Thresh, Clove, Marvel and Primrose Everdeen, plus have an exclusive Blu-ray Disc box art cover signed by the cast. An exclusive Comic-Con Hunger Games poster will also be distributed at the Lionsgate booth throughout the duration of the convention. The first film in Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games franchise arrives on 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), On Demand and Digital Download, complete with three hours of never-before-seen special features. Attending media may also participate in an invitation-only press junket with the attending cast at San Diego’s Hard Rock Hotel. WHO: Alexander Ludwig (Cato), Amandla Stenberg (Rue), Dayo Okeniyi (Thresh), Isabelle Fuhrman (Clove), Jack Quaid (Marvel) andWillow Shields (Primrose Everdeen) WHEN: FAN SIGNING TIMES: Saturday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Location: Lionsgate Booth (#4035) WHERE: San Diego Convention Center 111 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101

Source: Hggirlonfire.com

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New Images of Josh Hutcherson in 'The Forger'

The Forger has released some brand new images of Josh Hutcherson in 'The Forger'.

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Rumor: Has Jena Malone been offered the role of Johanna?

The most recent rumor with the Casting for Catching Fire is that Jena Malone has been offered the role of Johanna Mason in Catching Fire. The Hollywood Reporter says

While many in Hollywood are cutting out early for the holidays, it’s reaping day forJena Malone. The Sucker Punch actress is in talks to play snide tribute Johanna Mason in The Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire, a key role that will be reprised in the trilogy’s third installment,Mockingjay. Malone has the offer and is in early negotiations for the part, according to sources. The move nixes premature reports that pegged newbie actress-modelZoe Aggeliki as the frontrunner to play the ax-wielding former Hunger Games winner from District 7, who aligns with Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) in their return to the arena for an all-stars death match.

Source: Hggirlonfire.com, THR

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Trevor Donovan Confirms He is NOT Playing Finnick

90210's Trevor Donovan confirmed of his official Facebook page that he is not playing Finnick Odair in Catching Fire. Here is the Facebook post:

 What do you think? Did you want Trevor to play Finnick in Catching Fire?

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Hunger Games Moves to #12 On Gross List

The Hunger Games has moved to #12 on the all time movie gross list for America! Congrats to Collins and the cast and crew of the film!

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