An interview with Katniss's (Jennifer Lawrence) stylist revealed some pretty juicy information. The stylist revealed that Katniss wears a 50s style pink dress upon her return to District 12. Pink! I bet Katniss was not too happy about that dress. I feel a bit odd about Katniss's interview dress that was seen in the trailer, because it was pretty ugly. How do they expect to portray Cinna with a dress like that. The thing that worries me most is that designing a decent dress is not that hard, and if they skimped on this... Will this movie just be a disappointment?
Note: According to my memory Katniss did wear a pale pink strapless dress to a banquet in district 11.
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/)
