Lionsgate Sues Yagoozon for Selling Unlicensed Mockingjay Pins

According to the latest report from EW, Lionsgate had sued Yagoozon for selling unlicensed Mockingjay pins that feature the symbol featured on the cover of the second book and official movie poster of Catching Fire. Moreover, EW has also mentioned THR's report that Lionsgate only allow specific third party producers like NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) to sell the replica of the pins or any of the costumes used in the franchise.  Accordingly: Per...

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Catchcing Fire Soundtrack New: T-Bone Burnett Not Returning to Produce the Catching Fire Soundtrack

T-Bone Burnett confirms in a recent interview with the Rolling Stone that he will not return to produce the soundtrack of "The Hunger Games" sequel Catching Fire. Find out why from the interview excerpt below: I wanted to congratulate you on the Grammy nod[For Hunger Games]. Thank you very much, that’s very kind of you. Are you gonna have any involvement with the Hunger Games sequel? No, I’m not. You know, that was a period...

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Catching Fire Casting Rumor Mill: Wilbur Fitzgerald to Play Cray in Catching Fire

Rumor has it that Wilbur Fitzgerald will Cray in the upcoming film adaptation of Suzanne Collin's Catching Fire. Cray is the head peacekeeper in District 12 before Romulus Thread took his place. He was said to be a womanizer and is not as strict as Thread.  Thanks to Victor's Village for the tip. Moreover, the actor's agency Atherton Group has listed "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" on his projects (source HG Fireside Cha...

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The Hunger Games' Jennifer Lawrence Nomiated at Critic's Choice Movie Awards

Jennifer Lawrence was able to get several nominations at this year's Critics Choice Movie Award (CCMA) including the "Best Actress in Action Movie." This is the only nominations for The Hunger Games movie. To view the complete list, click here. ...

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The Hunger Games Garnered Year End Awards

It is truly a magnificent year for our favorite movie "The Hunger Games!" As different companies revealed their year end countdown lists like most searched and trending movie, The Hunger Games is busy collecting recognitions from them. Let's summarize them: The Hunger Games - #1 most trending movie in 2012 in Facebook (source) The Hunger Games - #1 most trending book in 2012 in Facebook (source) Catching Fire - #2 most trending book in 2012 in Facebook (source) Mockingjay - #3 most trending book in 2012 in Facebook (source) At the international...

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The Hunger Games Won BAFTA's Feature Film Award

Few months ago, BAFTA announced that The Hunger Games was nominated for BAFTA Children's Feature Film category. Please read that post on this link. And now we have reasons to celebrate because The Hunger Games is indeed the BAFTA Children's Feature Film of 2012, beating Hugo, Arthur Christmas and The Muppets. Congrats! ...

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Danny Strong Confirms He is Penning the Mockingjay Script

Few months ago, it has been rumored that Danny Strong will pen the script of Mockingjay Part 1 and 2. Weeks later Elizabeth Banks, who plays Effie in the movie franchise, mentioned Strong about the screenplay. However, Lionsgate did not released any official statement about it. Now, in a recent interview with EW, Danny Strong have confirmed that he will write the screenplay of Mockingjay but he didn't give a lot of details.  According to...

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Shirtless Josh Hutcherson on Catching Fire Set Again

The latest photos from the Catching Fire set that surface the internet today feature another shirtless Josh Hutcherson. For this batch, it seems that Josh was taking a break as Peeta (see an injured ear). It is not yet clear if Josh Hutcherson's tattoo will be removed on the final cut. I guess we will be able to see that next year. Again, these photos are not for the Catching Fire movie but these feature Josh taking a break and playing frisbee.Thanks...

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The Hunger Games Nominated at the Grammys and the OSCARS?

Good news tributes! Accordingto HitFix, The Hunger Games was able to get two nominations for Grammy Awards. The nominations include Arcade Fire's "Abraham's Daughter" and Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars' "Safe and Sound" for the Best Song Written For Visual Media category.  The odds might not be totally on our favor since the two songs are competing with each other but it is already a big smile to fandom to have such recognition. Congratulations to Taylor Swift, Arcade Fire, The Civil Wars, the writers and especially to producer T-Bone...

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Finnick's Double in Catching Fire is also District 10's Tribute Boy

It turns out that Jackson Spidell,  who plays District 10's tribute boy, is also Sam Claflin's body double in Catching Fire. By looking at the pic below, you might say that it is Sam with Josh Hutcherson but it is Jackson.  Same with this one. .. and look Anyway, Tiffany Waxler, who plays District 10 tribute girl, confirmed that at her Twitter account: ...

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The Hunger Games Will Come to Netflix Canada

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has reported that Netflix subscribers from Canada will be able to stream The Hunger Games ahead to those who are from the U.S.  Alliance Films, an independent film distributor in Canada, has signed a deal with Lionsgate for the online streaming,which will be available on December 31, 2012. “We are excited to be the exclusive online home for The Hunger Games in Canada, and we think that our Canadian members are going to be thrilled with the latest addition to the service,” Ted Sarandos, chief content officer...

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The Hunger Games is Yahoo's Number Four Obsession in 2012

The Hunger Games was able to land at the number 4th spot of Yahoo's Obsessions in 2012. According to them: "The Hunger Games," the first novel in the best-selling young-adult trilogy of the same name, became must-see viewing for American moviegoers. Starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, the film version of Suzanne Collins' 2008 novel grossed more than $400 million at the box office domestically and over $680 million worldwide since...

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New District 11 Set Pics - Catching Fire Filming in Atlanta

Few weeks ago, we've seen some Catching Fire set pics which are believed to be for District 11 scenes because of the orchards. Please see this post if you like. Now, the website i09 has shared us brand new pics similar to those scenes. Just to let you know that the stars and crew are now on Hawaii to shoot the rest of the Catching Fire movie, particularly the arena scenes. These were taken probably around September/October./November Please take...

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