December 12, 2013

Robert Knepper Cast as President Snow's Minister in Mockingjay Movie 1 & 2

Robert Knepper (Prison Break) has been cast as President Snow's minister Antonius for the movie adaptation of Mockingjay, the third book of the Hunger Games trilogy. This character was not never mentioned on the third book. I think this will show how the antagonists think and work during the rebellion. As you know, the book is written on Katniss' perspective so we don't have any idea what it will look like if it's being told on the antagonists'...

December 06, 2013

President Coin Has Bigger Role in Mockingjay Movie Than in the Books

Nina Jacobsen has revealed via IndieWire that President Coin will have bigger role in Mockingjay movie than in the book. “You’ll see that Julianne Moore’s role in Mockingjay [the third installment] is much bigger in the movie than it is in the book,” Jacobson said. “Again, in the book, you can only see it from Katniss’ point of view. There are a lot of scenes that Katniss wasn’t a part of that we get to see in the film. Even when we go away from Katniss, it’s always still about her....

December 03, 2013

Jena Malone Talks About Auditioning in Catching Fire

In a recent article at Vulture, Jena Malone talked about his audition as Johanna Mason as well as in shooting the elevator scene. Check it out below: Francis has said that a lot of the actresses who auditioned for Johanna just came in and played her as a bitchy girl, but that you came in and seemed genuinely mad. You actually intimidated him. Were you mad? What did you do?Before the audition, I was like, Fuck, I’m so not an angry person. I...

December 02, 2013

Concept Illustration of Rue and Other CF Sets

Concept illustrator Joanna Bush has shared on her website her works in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire including Peeta's painting of Rue in the training center. Check them out below: ...

November 30, 2013

Costumes in Mockingjay - What Should We Expect?

According to the recent interview with MTV News, costume illustrator Christian Cordella said that the costume for the movie adaptation of Mockingjay 1 & 2 will be much tamer than the first two movies in the franchise. Why? Read the excerpt below: on the costumes in Mockingjay: "It's underground, so it's not going to be too much of the flamboyant dresses," he said. The District 13 clothes are more subdued, more military in nature...

A Fan's Perspective on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Even before The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was shown in various theaters around the globe, the movie had been predicted to do very well in the box office. The predictions came true - the movie is now considered the number 1 movie in the world. There's only one good reason why Catching Fire bombarded the box office better than its predecessor - a lot of people love it! Whether you are a fan of the book or was just invited by your friends to watch...

November 16, 2013

New TV Spot Shows Snow's Upset with Katniss

Here's a new TV spot for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire entitled "Let it Fly." ...

New TV Spot for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Spinning Cornucopia

Watch as the Cornucopia spins like hell in the new TV Spot below: ...

Effie Reminds Katniss to Chin Up and Get Her Attitude On in This New Catching Fire Clip

Just before heading to the banquet of President Snow, Effie (Elizabeth Banks) is reminding Katniss to chin up and attitude on before socializing with different people in the Capitol. Watch the short clip from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire below: ...

Director Francis Lawrence Reveals How He Got Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch and other Cast in Catching Fire

Watch the video below (from MTV) or read the transcript about how director Francis Lawrence was able to convince award winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman on board The Hunger Games: Catching Fire as head gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee. Director Francis also talked about casting Johanna, Beetee,  Get More: Movie Trailers, Movies Blog "We came up with the idea for Phil pretty early on," Lawrence said. "He was the biggest role to cast and the most important role for the entire series if you think in terms of new additions. He was...

Jena Malone Talks About Johanna's Elevator Scene with USA Today

In a recent article from USA Today, Jena Malone was able to share how she managed to strip down in a short time while filming the famous "elevator" scene with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Woody Harrelson.  "It was a really fast elevator," she says. "At first, we'd get to the door opening, and I'd still be halfway dressed and falling out of the elevator. "I realized I was going to need some time. I had to choreograph, because I had these bracelets and the whole zipper down the side of the outfit and then taking off the shoes,"...

November 15, 2013

President Snow Visits Katniss in District 12's Victor Village - Convince Me

Here's a clip showing President Snow's visit to Katniss Everdeen in the Victor's Village of District 12. ...

Beetee Teaches Katniss How to Spot a Force Field (Catching Fire Clip)

On his visit at Good Morning America, Jeffrey Wright introduces a clip wherein his character Beetee teaches Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) on how to spot a force field. Watch it via Perez Hilton at http://perezhilton.com/2013-11-14-hunger-games-clip-beetee-katniss-show-force-field#sthash.CEiE8e4n.dpb...

Madrid Premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Some photos of the Madrid premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. More photos at http://www.popsugar.com.au/Hunger-Games-Catching-Fire-Premiere-Jennifer-Lawrence-32438460?slide=1&image_nid=324384...

Photos of the London Premiere of The Hunger Games: Cathing Fire

The following are photos of London Premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire last November 11, 2013. You can also check some photos at:  http://www.popsugar.com/Hunger-Games-Catching-Fire-Premiere-London-32406410 http://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/2990418/sam-claflin-willow-shields-catching-fire-london-premiere-01...

VIDEO: Behind The Scenes Footage of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Brace yourselves for the official behind the scenes video of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. You can't see any arena scenes but you get to see glimpses on District 12, victory party ball of Katniss and Peeta, the reaping, training center, and a lot more. Enjoy. ...

November 11, 2013

Videos of ETalks' The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Special

Here are the video links of eTalk's The Hunger Games: Catching Fire special (cast interviews). ...

November 09, 2013

Behind the Scenes of Catching Fire in Animated GIFs

Here are some animated GIFs from http://frostingpeetaswounds.tumblr.com/post/66440391322/behind-the-scenes-of-catching-fire ...

Katniss, Peeta and Haymitch in a New Catching Fire Clip

If you have read the book, you might find the following clip familiar. The scene was during Katniss and Peeta's stopover for their victory tour in District 11, where Rue and Thresh lived. Katniss was so worried after a man was shot to death in front of her because of the three-finger salut after their speeches. See the video clip at the official Facebook page of The Hunger Games movie at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=789088851...

Johanna Mason's Intimidation Featured in Capitol Couture

Johanna Mason was featured in the latest article from Capitol Couture. You can head at the Capitol Couture to transform Johanna's intimidation into her dress. ...

Video of the Facebook Live Chat of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Cast

For those who missed the Facebook Live and Tumblr chat of our favorite Catching Fire cast, see the videos below: Facebook Live Chat with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and director Francis Lawrence - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10100818016909353 Global Fan Day photos (Instagram, Tumblr, Yahoo, and Google Plus) - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.790145041002149.1073741838.159746560708670&typ...

November 07, 2013

Full Video Yahoo Global Fan Day Chat with Jennifer Lawrence and Francis Lawrence

Visit http://catchingupdates.tumblr.com/post/66268333290/full-yahoo-global-fan-day-fireside-chat for the full video of the Yahoo Global Fan Day Chat with Jennifer Lawrence and Francis Lawrence of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. For the Google hangout with international fans, visit this post to view the video...

November 06, 2013

Willow Shields Talks About Prim in Catching Fire

We are Movie Geeks (WAMG) has talked to Willow Shields and the actress was able to gush about Catching Fire as well as the maturity of her character Prim in the movie. WAMG: What was it like making the second Hunger Games film? WS: It’s exciting. I’m not as nervous as I was when I was making the first film. I know the cast already and everyone’s welcoming and knows each other, which is convenient. My character is getting a bit bigger so...

Video: Google Hangout Global Chat with The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Cast and Fans

Here's the video of the recent Google hangout session of the director/cast and international fans (very lucky fans) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.  What they've talked about: favorite scene in Catching Fire (cast) visual approach to Catching Fire as compared to The Hunger Games (director Francis) things Jen couldn't live without  intense scene shot in CF (Liam) most emotional scene to shoot (cast) skills to show off to the gamemakers and their scores (cast) strangest fan encounter (Josh) other inspiration in filming Catching Fire...

Mobile Game for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Entitled Panem Run to be Released on November 22nd

Reliance Games and Lionsgate have teamed up for the mobile game Panem Run in coordinate with the release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, to be released on November 22, 2013. Here's an excerpt from the report via Polygon. Panem Run takes the frantic action of the Hunger Games series — contestants called Tributes battling in perilous arena to last man standing, all in order to win food and money for their poverty-stricken home regions — and meshes it into an endless runner. The game will include social features, such as a competitive mode...

Jena Malone's Training in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire as Johanna Mason

In the latest article from shape.com, Jena Malone's trainer, Patrick Murphy, was able to share the actress' training for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.  Jena Malone as Johanna Mason SHAPE: Malone has said she trained with you five days a week for two months before she even started filming. What was your plan of action to get Jena Hunger Games ready?PM: Truth be told, I had a great canvas to start with. Our game plan was to incorporate...

New Catching Fire Clip Features Katniss Convincing Gale to Run Away from District 12

In Tonight's Show with Jay Leno, a new clip of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is featured. The clip shows how Katniss convinces Gale to runaway from District 12. Before the clip is revealed, find out how Liam Hemsworth talked about his experiences working with Jennifer Lawrence in the movie. ...

German TV Spot of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Showcases Gale and Katniss After the Whipping

In the German TV spot of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the scene wherein Katniss comforted Gale after the whipping was featured. This is one of the points in the movie where Katniss became more confused and tangled in the love triangle with Peeta and Gale. Also, you can get to see the new headgamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman) in the control room.      ...

New Catching Fire TV Spot - We Remain Showcases Finnick's Sugarcube and Johanna!

In the latest TV spot via Subway, you will be able to glimpse Finnick's famous sugar cube scene. You can also Johanna as well as Mags! Check it out below: ...

New Stills of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

I don't own any of these images. Katniss and Peeta in the training center Peeta and Katniss victory tour victory tour victory tour morphling girl with Peeta in the training center ...