T.Bone Burnett Talks About Taylor Swift

In an interview with E! Online the Hunger Games musical director T.Bone Burnett spoke about Taylor Swift's involvement on the companion album.

“She’s a great girl,” says T-Bone Burnett, the legendary producer who collaborated with Tay-Tay on her Hunger Games song “Eyes Open.” “She’s also got some kind of insight insider something. She said something that I thought was interesting. She said that whoever is writing the new songs is raising the next generation.”
Burnett was very impressed.
I thought it was interesting that she would take on that kind of responsibility,” Burnett said. “Not that it was her responsibility but she wasn’t going to shake that responsibility. We need more artists like that.”
No surprise, but Burnett would love to work with Swift again. “I hope so,” he said. “I pray so.”
Swift was their first choice for the Hunger Games tune. “It was just the easiest thing in the world,” Burnett said. “She seemed like the right voice for the musical voice for Katniss. So she’s the first person we contacted really and then we didn’t know what we were going to do. It was more, ‘Do you want to do something? Let’s do something.”

Source: E! Online via. Hggirlonfire

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Hunger Games Nominated for People's Choice Awards

The Hunger Games has recieved seven nominations for the 2013 People's Choice Awards! Support the Hunger Games and vote at peopleschoice.com.

Favorite Movie:
“The Amazing Spider-Man”
“The Avengers”
“The Dark Knight Rises”
“The Hunger Games”
“Snow White and the Huntsman”
Favorite Movie Actress:
Anne Hathaway
Emma Stone
Jennifer Lawrence
Mila Kunis
Scarlett Johansson
Favorite Action Movie:
“The Amazing Spider-Man”
“The Avengers”
“The Dark Knight Rises”
“The Hunger Games”
“Men in Black 3”
Favorite Face of Heroism:
Anne Hathaway: “The Dark Knight Rises”
Emma Stone: “The Amazing Spider-Man”
Jennifer Lawrence: “The Hunger Games”
Kristen Stewart: “Snow White and the Huntsman”
Scarlett Johansson: “The Avengers”
Favorite Movie Franchise:
“The Avengers”
“The Dark Knight”
“The Hunger Games”
“Madagascar”
“Spider-Man”
Favorite On-Screen Chemistry:
Emma Stone/Andrew Garfield: “The Amazing Spider-Man”
Jennifer Lawrence/Josh Hutcherson/Liam Hemsworth: “The Hunger Games”
Kristen Stewart/Chris Hemsworth: “Snow White and the Huntsman”
Rachel McAdams/Channing Tatum: “The Vow”
Scarlett Johansson/Jeremy Renner: “The Avengers”
Favorite Movie Fan Following:
Potterheads: “Harry Potter”
Ringers: “The Lord of the Rings”
Rum Runners: “Pirates of the Caribbean”
Tributes: “The Hunger Games”
Twihards: “Twilight”

Source: Mockingjay.net

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UK Dominos and Hunger Games To Join Together

Attention to all Hunger Games fans in the United Kingdom! You can now get Dominos pizza and the Hunger Games together.

Lionsgate U.K. has struck a video-on-demand online movie deal with Domino’s Pizza.
The deal allows Domino’s to become the first pizza delivery company to also deliver streaming movies in Britain.
Domino’s said customers ordering pizza from its web site will also be able to watch Lionsgate titles streamed via a PC or Mac, mobile phone and tablet on a rental basis.
Customers will order, receive a code, and be able to stream recent titles, such as The Hunger Games and What to Expect When You’re Expecting, and library fare, such as Scream and Dirty Dancing, while eating the pizza of their choice. Prices per movie vary from £2.49 ($4) to £3.49 ($5.60).

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Toby Jones Talks Hunger Games With Collider

Toby Jones talked about being part of the Hunger Games in an interview with Collider.

How fun is it to be a part of The Hunger Games franchise and be exposed to a whole new type of audience?
JONES: It feels great! My kids are big fans of The Hunger Games books, and they loved the first movie. It’s great that I’m in a job where they sometimes get an insight into that world. Not that they come to the set, and not that they’re interested, at all, in me telling them stories about the set, but it’s fun that we’re both interested in the same book, for different reasons.

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New Trailer and BTS For The Forger With Josh

Source: My Hunger Games

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Tonner Doll Company Gets Rights For Figures

The Tonner Doll Company has gotten the rights to make Hunger Games figures according to a press release by Media Connection. What do you think? I think it will be rather interesting to see what they come up with after the release of Katniss Barbie Doll (And the controversy). Tonner has done figures for other popular franchises (Harry Potter is one of them).

Tonner Doll Company, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high-end collectible dolls and figures, has been granted the license for character figures based on the film The Hunger Games, which arrived in theaters nation-wide on March 23, 2012.

Sculpted in the likenesses of the film’s lead characters – Katniss Everdeen (as portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence), Peeta Mellark (as portrayed by Josh Hutcherson) and Gale Hawthorne (as portrayed by Liam Hemsworth), the TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ (TCF) dolls are fully-authorized and highly-collectible.

The Hunger Games TONNER CHARACTER FIGURES™ will range from 16″-17″ tall with multiple articulated joints for expressive poses and mobility. In keeping with the fine detail and high-end quality of Tonner’s other popular product lines, they will feature hand-painted facial features, and high quality Saran hair.

Robert Tonner, CEO and acclaimed doll artist, will be overseeing the creation of the unique figures, which will be made to a ¼ scale. With authentic costuming based on actual costume samples from the film that were provided by the production, no detail will be overlooked, and the dolls will be sure to satisfy even the most attentive fans.

Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling book series with 36.5 million copies currently in print, The Hunger Games has not only captured the hearts of people everywhere, but also became a box office sensation, with the the third largest domestic opening weekend in box office history.

Tonner Doll has found great success with cinema-inspired dolls and figures, and their repertoire has included the likes of Harry Potter, Twilight, Pirates of the Caribbean and Gone with the Wind, to name just a few.

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Song Suggestion 'Marching On'

Because Hunger Games news has been pretty slow lately we decided to do one more song suggestion. Marching On by OneRepublic was suggested by George a couple weeks ago.

"Because Katniss was truly Marching On"

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Hunger Games Good For Buisness

THR discussed a bump in archery sales because of The Hunger Games.

Any time a bow and arrow play a prominent role in a Hollywood hit (think Braveheart, Lord of the Rings orAvatar) the 29-year-old Lancaster Archery Supply in Lancaster, Pa., gets a bump in business.

But this time, in the four weeks since the The Hunger Games hit the big screen, the 55-employee distributor and manufacturer of target archery equipment has seen sales increase in a “profound way,” says President Robert Kaufold, who chalks it up to tweens and teens interested in emulating the sharp-shooting heroine Katniss Everdeen.

Indeed, the story has proven a fertile ground for entrepreneurs. Penned by Suzanne Collins, the plot involves a life-or-death game show in the post-apocalyptic future, where “tributes” from one of a dozen “districts” are pitted against the elements and each other.

Despite the dark elements, it’s game-on for all things Hunger Games-related.

Official merchandise -- everything from iPad covers and pajama bottoms -- has quickly hit the shelves. “It’s a licensing dream,” says Lacy J. Lodes, licensing director for Consor, a La Jolla, Calif. consulting firm that specializes in intellectual assets. Lionsgate, the studio behind the film, could potentially “make more money on the licensing than the movie itself,” she says.

In February, Lionsgate and print-on-demand company CaféPress teamed up to create an official online store hawking apparel, accessories and novelty goods tied to the movie. Many of the items on the site were designed by independent merchants, who make money when their items sell. Aficionados can support Katniss’ dueling love interests with “Team Peeta” and “Team Gale” T-shirts and stickers, or show their allegiance for individual districts with journals and tote bags.

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Bennet Miller and Lawrence Considered for Catching Fire

According to IndieWire Bennet Miller and Francis Lawrence are being considered for Catching Fire. What do you think?

Sources close to the project tell The Playlist that "Moneyball" helmer Bennet Miller and "I Am Legend" director Francis Lawrence are also in contention for the gig. Miller is coming off the very strong baseball drama (another project he picked up in flux when Steven Soderbergh's version was axed at the last minute) which journeyed all the way to the Oscars with six nominations including Best Picture. There's no doubt he's got a handle on drama and emotional tone, and full-on action fare would be a new dynamic, but the filmmaker has proven himself extremely adaptable given his documentary beginnings. There is also the question of "Foxcatcher," the true crime tale he's been trying to make ever since he finished "Capote." Mark Ruffalorecently joined the film that is eyeing a fall shoot, but would Miller be willing to put it on the backburner again? Could there be other factors at play pushing it back? These questions will need answering if Miller were to move forward here.

Meanwhile, Lawrence is the more obvious fit here. The former music video director and filmmaker knows action and effects down cold, and can also handle the dramatic beats the story would need, evidenced by "Water For Elephants." And perhaps more importantly, his schedule is free and he could jump into this right away and get cracking on firming up the Simon Beaufoy-penned script (which we hear needs work) and getting into pre-production mode for the film that could be lensing as early as August.

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New TV spot 'Four Weeks'

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Stanley Cooks On GMA

Source: Hggirlonfire.com

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How The Hunger Games Should Have Ended?

Source: How It Should Have Ended

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CuteGirlHairstyles Talks Katniss Braid

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Hip Hop Hunger Games Song

Froz (Universal Indie Records) created an unofficial hip hop song inspired by The Hunger Games!

Source: Thanks to Universal Indie Records for the tip!

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Fan Art 'Katniss The Mockingjay'

For this week's fan art of the week we have chosen curry23's 'Katniss The Mockingjay', because it symbolizes Katniss's hardship with being a symbol of rebellion. Thanks to Mary for reccomending this to us! (You can open the image up in a new tab for full size, or use the link to the image on Devianart)

Katniss The Mockingjay by Curry23

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Josh Hutcherson To Recieve GLADD Award

Joshie is recieving a GLADD award according to The Envelope.

The Ministry is happy to exclusively tell you that Josh Hutcherson, "The Hunger Games"'s Peeta Mellark, will receive a top honor from GLAAD come Saturday.

As part of the Los Angeles stop on their annual Media Awards circuit Hutcherson is to receive the Van Guard award, handed to one who increases the visibility and understanding of LGBT folks. 

"Emerging as a leader in a new generation of equality advocates, Josh Hutcherson has consistently used his platform to help young people understand that no one should face discrimination simply because of who they are," said newly christened GLAAD President Herndon Graddick in a statement.

Hutcherson is involved in "Straight But Not Narrow," a campaign backed by several young actors including "Glee's" Cory Monteith, encouraging straight youth to accept their LGBT peers. 

Josh is the award's youngest recipient. Previous winners include Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Whoopi Goldberg and the late TV mogul Aaron Spelling.

The GLAAD Media Awards will take palce at Downtown L.A.'s Westin Bonaventure hotel, with additional honors going to Chaz Bono, a musical performance from Jason Mraz and a special show opener from Ellen DeGeneres.  

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Hunger Games Tops Box Office Fourth Week

The Hunger Games has topped the box office the fourth week in a row!!!!

1. The Hunger Games – $6.5 million
2. The Three Stooges – $5.6 million
3. The Cabin in the Woods – $5.5 million
4. American Reunion – $3.4 million
5. Titanic 3D – $3.4 million

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New Clip of Josh in Detention

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Liam Talks 'Expendables' With EW

Liam Hemsworth spoke with EW about filming Expendables 2. We really like the first sentence!

Liam Hemsworth, who has rocketed to fame following his 6.8 seconds of screen time in The Hunger Games, will be making another appearance in a adrenalized action movie this year, albeit one with a little more testosterone and a lot less social commentary. In The Expendables 2, Hemsworth plays Billy the Kid, a new addition to the shoot-‘em-up (bad guys, not steroids) gang headed by Sylvester Stallone. He’s not a kid anymore — the actor is 22 years old — but compared to the median age on set he’s practically a toddler.

Hemsworth was actually supposed to have a role in the first film, but script modifications eliminated his character. “It was a weird moment because I had celebrated with everyone,” says Hemsworth, “and told everyone I was going over to shoot this film, and then it didn’t happen.” Luckily, when it came time for a sequel, Stallone remembered to save a spot for him.

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Woody Harrelson Joins 'Out of The Furnace'

The Hunger Games cast has been getting a lot of TV shows and movies lately, and here is another one! Woody Harrelson has officially joined the cast of 'Out of the Furnace, according to Collider.

The cast of Scott Cooper’s revenge drama Out of the Furnace was already promising, withChristian Bale, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard, and Zoe Saldana occupying major roles and a number of intriguing actors circling the villain roles. Today, we can upgrade it to “can’t miss” status with news that Woody Harrelson and Forest Whitaker have officially signed on to round things out. The film, which will be shot primarily in a handful of economically-depressed Pennsylvania mill towns, follows two brothers desperate to leave their Rust Belt roots behind. However, when one of them (Affleck) is murdered after getting involved with a vicious crime ring, the other (Bale) is inclined to dole out some payback. Hit the jump for more on Out of the Furnace, including a full press release.

Shepard will play the boys’ uncle, while Saldana will be Bale’s ex-wife. As for the new additions, Harrelson is set for the role of a “brutal crime boss” and Whitaker comes aboard as the Sheriff of Braddock, Pennsylvania. If you happen to live in any of the towns where the film is being shot and are in possession of some scenery you don’t wish to have chewed, we suggest that you cover it with some sort of tarp now.

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