Liam Hemsworth Receives the AIF Breakthrough Award as Presented by Gary Ross

Liam Hemsworth who plays Gale in "The Hunger Games" was honored by the Australians in Film (AIF) for his performance in the blockbuster movie (you can see the announcement here). Liam received the award from his Hunger Games director Gary Ross last June 27, 2012 in Los Angeles during the AiF Awards and Benefit Dinner. Video from Gossip Cop: Photos from Zimbio: For other Hunger Games awards and nominations, know them all this p...

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Deadline Claims that Zoe Aggeliki is the Frontrunner for Playing Johanna Mason in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"

If you could still remember, Zoe Aggeliki's name was mixed into the Johanna Mason casting rumor several days ago along with Mia Wasikowska by The Playlist. Then after that, EW has reported that Mia Wasikowska is not in the running to play the District 7 victor as confirmed by the Aussie actress' reps. EW has also added that Jena Malone is a front runner to play Johanna but Deadline also reported that Zoe Aggeliki is now in negotiations with Lionsgate...

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Mexican Fan Paralyzed After a Hunger Games Mock in Pravo Canyon, Support Flows

In case you haven't heard, Tere Parra, was paralyzed after she fell from a tree during a mock Hunger Games in Pravo Canyon in Utah when visiting her friend in June this year. Tere Parra was an experienced tree climber and even if she has lots of experience when it comes to this kind of thing, she was never excluded to accidents like this and so are we. We are very saddened on what had happened and we would like to remind everybody to be careful...

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Katniss Everdeen of the Hunger Games Trilogy is Total Film's 3rd Greatest Movie Sister

In Total Film's 50 Greatest Movie Sister list, Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence) was able to land at the 3rd spot. The list was topped by Princess Leia from Star Wars.  3 The Hunger Games (2012) The Sister: Katniss Everdeen, who makes the ultimate sacrifice by nominating herself as Tribute in order that her sister be spared. From there on in, all she can think about is winning the contest so the two can be reunited...

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Elizabeth Banks Talks About Catching Fire Casting, Being Effie, and Francis Lawrence

Moviefone recently caught up with Elizabeth Banks when she is in the middle of promoting her latest flick "People Like Us." She talked about Francis Lawrence and Gary Ross, Catching Fire Casting and being Effie. The following is an excerpt of her interview:  There was a tizzy over who would direct the second movie of the Hunger Games trilogy, “Catching Fire.” Are you upset that Gary Ross isn’t returning as the director? No! I...

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Brutus Casting Rumors: Victor Gojcaj and Kevin Durand

Shock Ya has claimed that a source has emailed them that Victor Gojcaj is in negotiations to play Brutus in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." They also mentioned that Gojcaj is in competition with Kevin Durand (I Am Number Four) and former wrestler Kevin Nash for the role. A little about Brutus: Brutus was the male tribute from District 2 in the 75th Hunger Games. He was also the victor of a previous Games, most likely the 36th to 39th Hunger...

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Johanna Mason Casting Rumor: Jena Malone is Rumored to Play the Coveted Role

According to EW, Jena Malone (Sucker Punch and Saved!) is rumored to play Johanna Mason in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." The character is described in author Suzanne Collins’ bestseller as possessing “a wicked ability to murder,” winning her Hunger Games by pretending to be weak and then picking off the other tributes. One open question about the character is whether director Francis Lawrence will keep Johanna’s introduction from the...

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Kevin Nash May Join The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

According to Ace Showbiz via USA Today, professional wrestler turned actor Kevin Nash says that he is in talks with Lionsgate about a potential role in Catching Fire. Here is his statement: "I just pray it's recurring, that he doesn't get killed," he teased. Next Movie has speculated that Nash might play the Career tribute/victor Brutus in Catching Fire.'' Kevin Na...

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Mia Wasikowska Will Not Play Johanna Mason in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"

According to Entertainment Weekly (EW), a representative of Aussie actress Mia Wasikowska, who was rumored to play Johanna Mason in Catching Fire, confirmed that she has neither been approached for the role, nor would be able to play it given other film commitments she has for 2012. Read more at EW....

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Catching Fire Casting Rumor: Rapper Romeo Miller is in the Talks to Play in Catching Fire

Read this article from MTV News: Romeo Miller (formerly known as Lil' Romeo) has racked up an impressive number of credits in the decade or so that he's been acting. As the 22-year-old makes moves in his career as an adult actor, Romeo has his eyes set on one franchise in particular. One of Miller's ideal projects would be a trip to Panem for "The Hunger Games," he told MTV News during a recent interview for "Madea's Witness Protection."...

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Catching Fire Casting Rumors: Who's In, Who's Out?

I decided to publish this post to create a compilation of various Catching Fire casting rumors. We all know that Lionsgate has been very tight about releasing any official statement regarding the casting and I have decided to make this so that we will be able to track down those who have potential to get cast and who will not. In the end, the people who are involved in the rumors will have part in the Hunger Games history. The rumors were usually...

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Johanna Mason Casting Rumors: Mia Wasikowska & Zoe Aggeliki are Rumored to Play Johanna

So much for the Finnick Odair casting rumor, let's head on to the Johanna Mason at the moment.  According to Indie Wire's The Playlist, Mia Wasikowska and Zoe Aggeliki were in the mix to play the axe-wielding victor from District 7 named Johanna Mason. If you have read the books, Johanna has a major role in the second and third book. Katniss said that Johanna is like a big sister who doesn't like you. She's very rude, fearless and seems to...

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Hunger Games DVD Countdown Fan Art Contest Week 4 Winners, Next Week's Theme is Haymitch

The following are the lucky winners for the fourth week of the Hunger Games DVD countdown by Lionsgate. The theme was Effie Trinket. Congratulations guys!   For other submissions, check them out here.  For next week, the theme is Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss and Peeta's mentor in the Games. Don't forget food, costumes and any other kind of Hunger Games themed imagery is accepted! In your fan art, you should include "7 days...

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The Hunger Games Behind The Scene Video, Exclusively from Target

Target recently revealed a more than a minute long video featuring some behind the scenes in making "The Hunger Games" movie. It features more on the camaraderie of the cast especially the tributes despite the fact that they have to kill one another in the movie. Below is a screencap, Target didn't allow its video to be embedded but you can see it on their page. Once you click on the screenshot below, click on the EXCLUSIVE video in the left side....

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The Hunger Games' Caesar Flickerman Stanley Tucci Talk About the Movie and Its Success

Stanley Tucci, the man who played interview host Caesar Flickerman, has finally break his silence on the success of the movie and how it affected his life. He was also able to give us some tip that he will start shooting "Catching Fire" by October. Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman Here's an excerpt from Wall Street Journal's SpeakEasy on the interview with Stanley Tucci. The Wall Street Journal: What kind of response have you gotten since...

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Elizabeth Banks Meets Catching Fire Director Francis Lawrence

We've heard that Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson have met their Catching Fire director Francis Lawrence already and now it's Elizabeth Banks' time. The actress who plays Effie in the trilogy is fascinated with the director, saying that: “Let me tell you whats fun – to have the job before the director!” she said. “That has never happened ever in my life.” “He’s fantastic. He’s such a smart guy. He has some great ideas for the movie.” Source:...

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The Hunger Games Nominated for Five Total Film Hot List 2012

Good news! The Hunger Games was nominated for five categories at the Total Film Hot List 2012. These include: Hottest Film: The Hunger Games Hottest Actress: Jennifer Lawrence Hottest scene: Farewell Rue – The Hunger Games Hottest Newcomer-Male: Liam Hemsworth Hottest Book: Catching Fire You can also nominate your favorite ‘Hunger Games’ stars by typing their name in the space provided on each category page. What are you waiting for? Vote...

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The Hunger Games Receives Positive Reviews in China Despite the Current Situations in the Country

We are already surprised that Lionsgate was able to show "The Hunger Games" in China. Now, what's more surprising is that the movie was able to receive positive reviews from Chinese reviewers. Apart from that, Yahoo said that "The Hunger Games" was able to gain 66.1 million yuan (8.2 million euros) in the box office for its first week. The Epoch Times recently collected various reviews from the movie.  Hoping to continue its record-setting...

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The Hunger Games DVD UK Release Date is in September

The Hunger Games DVD/Bluray will be released on September 3, 2012 in UK. You start pre-ordering your copy in Amazon UK. The special features include: Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and the Hunger Games Phenomenon The World is Watching: Making the Hunger Games Letters from the Rose Garden Controlling the Games A Conversation with Gary Ross and Elvis Mitchell Preparing for the Games: A Director’s Process (Blu-ray exclusive!) Propaganda Film Marketing...

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