October 31, 2013

Josh Hutcherson Talks about His Kissing Scene with Jennifer Lawrence in Catching Fire

Josh Hutcherson said that kissing Jennifer Lawrence for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is very hot. Find out from a recent article from US Weekly below:


For those disappointed with the lack of romance in the first installment, fear not! Hutcherson, 21, who plays tribute Peeta Malark, tells Us, "The kissing scenes are really hot!"
Peeta fell for Katniss Everdeen (played by Lawrence, 23) in the first film, but later learned that she played up her emotions for the cameras to help keep them alive in the arena. Peeta is hurt by Katniss' lack of emotion, and that will drive much of their characters' stories in Catching Fire

"Peeta and Katniss' relationship is not all good. But you get to see more of it -- which I like a lot," Hutcherson reveals. 

The couple also stages a public wedding to try and convince the people that their affections are real towards one another. Though it's sure to be a tough scene emotionally, Katniss' Capitol couture wedding gown will likely steal the spotlight. 
"I'd never want my bride to wear that dress," Hutcherson told Us. "It's so over the top! But for the Capitol, it's perfect."
To create the perfect look, Indonesia-based couturier Tex Saverio worked closely with the film's costume designer Trish Summerville to give off the illusion of the "Girl on Fire." 
"We laser-cut the metal cage into a fire-like bodice and applied thousands of Swarovski crystals for an ethereal effect," Saverio revealed. "It took two months to complete!"
Lawrence loved the dress, though it did pose some difficulties. The Oscar-winner required the help of seven people to help her get dressed and move around. 
"It was 5 feet in circumference, and I'm not good at walking in giant dresses, as we all know!" she joked with Us. 
Lawrence famously tripped up the stairs in her Dior Couture gown while heading to accept her 2013 Oscar award for her role in Silver Linings Playbook. 

New Still of Katniss via Forbes

In a recent article from Forbes, a new still of Katniss can be seen. Katniss in in the training center with a quiver of arrows at her back. You can read the article analyzing the smart money from Hunger Games at http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanvardi/2013/10/30/the-smart-money-behind-the-hunger-games/.


Imax Poster of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is So Gothic

Lionsgate has released the IMAX poster of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Check it out below:


October 30, 2013

New Stills and Promo Photos of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire via Variety

Variety has released again promotional photos of our favorite cast of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. You can see Katniss, Effie, Peeta, and Johanna. Enjoy.









October 29, 2013

New Stills of Catching Fire at People Magazine

The following are some scans from People's The Hunger Games: Catching Fire issue - collectors edition. Thanks to https://twitter.com/epnebelle.



October 27, 2013

Final Trailer of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Features How Intense the Arena Scenes Are

The final trailer of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is here! The new trailer is more than a minute but it now features a lot of scenes we can see in the arena. We can see the fogs, mutated monkeys and the cornucopia. Watch it below and be amazed.



Jennifer Lawrence Was Seasick When Shooting Mockingjay

Femalefirst UK has reported that award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence was having seasick when shooting a scene in the special effect pool. Read the article below from femalefirst.co.uk

Jennifer Lawrence 23 plays Katniss Everdeen in the futuristic saga had to call an abrupt stop to shooting with co-star Liam Hemsworth while in a special effects pool, where she was being hit by simulated strong waves, because the motion made her feel sick.
"Suddenly shouting that she was going to be sick, Jen ordered the special effects guys to stop rocking the boat."

The problem was she had left it to late and the motion didn't stop in time causing the actress to throw up on the vessel's deck, much to her embarrassment.

Jennifer apologised profusely to the crew and co-star Liam before returning to her dressing room to recover. Jen was able to return and re-shoot the scene shortly afterwards.


Mockingjay Part 2 Might be Filmed in Eastern Europe (Berlin & Paris)

According to US Weekly, director Francis Lawrence has revealed that the second part of Mockingjay, the third book of The Hunger Games trilogy, might be filmed in Berlin and Paris for Capitol streets shoots. According to him:

“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
 “We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”


Filming for Mockingjay has already started in Atlanta, you can see some behind the scenes photos here.
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99
“We hunted for cool new locations in Paris and Berlin” he tells the publication. “We’ll really get into the streets, where there are some powerful action scenes. The idea is the Capitol is the new arena.”
Read more at http://moviehole.net/201369232the-hunger-games-mockingjay-part-2-to-film-in-eastern-europe#SasA74e2CS5qYRTk.99

October 25, 2013

Sam Claflin's Twitter Interview Highlights

Here's a highlight from Sam Claflin's interview with fans via Twitter using the hashtag #AskFinnick. Thanks thehob.org for the screenshot.


Katniss and Finnick New Stills for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Two new separate stills of Katniss and Finnick were seen via People magazine and the Capitol Couture. In the People mag, Katniss' costume during the believed-to-be victory tour/reaping was featured. Finnick's fisherman knit sweater was also featured in the Capitol Couture blog at Tumblr.



October 24, 2013

Natalie Dormer Talks About Training for Mockingjay

In a recent interview with Live With Kelly and Michael, Natalie Dormer was able to talk about how she prepares for her role as Cressida in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay. She also mentioned how Game of Thrones has helped her with her training.

"As a fan, I'm looking forward to seeing that," she admits, adding of filming that it's "great to be running around in pants and boots and get away from the long skirts for a bit." 

"That's an occupational hazard that I'm used to with 'Game of Thrones,'" she says of how that series prepared her for her uncertainty in "The Hunger Games." 

Jennifer Lawrence and Sam Claflin Talks About Their Characters in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

In a recent interview with Hufftington Post (via Teen Vogue), Jennifer Lawrence and Sam Claflin talks about their characters in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The two also discussed about their characters' interaction in the film as well as their physical training.




Jennifer, what did it feel like to revisit your character for the second time?
Jennifer Lawrence: It was kind of weird to go back because I had this idea when I first signed on to the franchise that it would get boring playing the same character. I've never done that -- I've always played a brand new character. Katniss is the same character but in completely new circumstances. She's changed.

Was it important for you to set a certain tone on set as the leading lady?
JL: Yeah, I needed everyone to know I was in charge. (Laughs) I just wanted everyone to be comfortable. When there are new people, it can get awkward, but everyone was so great -- including you, Sam.
Sam Claflin: I first bumped into you at stunt training. Your archery put me to shame. I was quite intimidated.
JL: By the sight of my face.
SC: Yea. It really put me off. (Laughs) No, obviously you are a good role model.

How will your characters interact with each other in the movie? You have a... complicated relationship.
JL: Finnick is the most seductive man in the Capitol. At first Katniss is very put off by him, but the more she learns about him, the more she starts to understand and respect him. They become weird friends.
SC: He has charm and charisma going for him, but deep down he has insecurities, which overshadow his "external beauty."

Sam, Finnick has a very physical role. How did you train?
SC: I had quite the journey. If you read the description of Finnick in the book, then pin my face next to that, there's quite a long way to go.
JL: He was drastically overweight.
SC: I was definitely not in shape. There was a lot of training involved. Months and months of eating the same meals every day. Omelet in the morning, protein shake in the afternoon. The same routine of gym and stunt training. I'm happy with the end result. I did the best I could.
JL: You can't diet on these movies. It's impossible.
SC: It's pretty tough.

You shot most of the movie in Atlanta but the arena scenes took place in Oahu. How was Hawaii?
JL: Oh, it was like a different movie. Try being stressed in Hawaii, I dare you.
SC: There's something about Hawaii where you step off the plane and you feel really chill. Spiritually, it was like a different film. The crew and cast were downsized and it felt more like a small family unit.
JL: We went swimming in between takes. We would go paddle boarding at lunch. It was amazing. But the scenes got a lot more intense. Things get terrifying.

There was a lot of paparazzi following you guys on this journey. Did that make it hard while you were filming intense scenes?
SC: They weren't around when we were doing scenes so much. It was worse during our downtime.
JL: I mean, paparazzi suck all the time. When you're working, it's distracting and when you're not working, it's annoying. I don't feel like anyone is entitled to know what we're doing on our weekends and for some reason, the world thinks they are. That's just how I feel.
SC: I was lucky. I didn't have to deal with it as much as her and Josh -- partly because no one knows who I am. I'm lucky.

Jennifer, have you given Sam any advice?
JL: I told him that everything's going to change really fast. I haven't really stopped working, which has been exhausting, but also a blessing because I don't have time to think about it.
SC: I've had a very busy year thus far and when this film comes out, we'll be in the middle of shooting the next one! It's going to be another busy year.


October 22, 2013

Of Monsters and Men Talks About Their Song in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Soundtrack

Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men was able to gush about their contribution to the official soundtrack of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Their song is entitled Silhouettes. Here's what band member Ragnar þórhallsson can say about the song and their involvment in the franchise.



"We had been traveling for a long time and away from our family and doing something we had never done before, so that was kind of how we related to the story," þórhallsson told MTV News. "So this is all based on our experience."

I think that's stronger than digging into and dissecting the book and writing a song about one scene or something," þórhallsson said. "It's more about the feeling of the whole story."

"A thousand silhouettes/ Dancing on my chest/ No matter where I sleep/ You are haunting me," sings the band's Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir over an increasingly tortured beat.

"Being away from your home and your family and your girlfriend and stuff like that [is hard]," þórhallsson said. "I think this song touches on that. Definitely."

"Writing about what's out there without knowing what's out there. I think now that we've seen what's out there... and how we feel about being away [from home], it kind of turns around a bit. I'm not sure what the next album will sound like....but we know more about the world, so it's probably going to be a lot different from the first, I think. Maybe a bit more personal."

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Featured in the December 2013 Issue of Total Film

Last October 2013, Catching Fire was featured in the Total Film magazine. Now, the magazine has yet another surprise for Hunger Games fans for their December 2013 issue. Here's an excerpt of the interviews of the director and cast of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.



Francis on adapting the book to the big screen:

“Some people look at a book, take a loose version of the spirit of it, then throw it away and ‘create.’ I wanted to honour the book. I thought it was very visual and cinematic.”



Francis on bringing on a new costume designer and cinematographer:


“I thought there could be more sophistication to the clothing, and my version of naturalistic is very different … I like handheld but I’m not into that shaky cam look. I tend to use wider lenses. I think viewers will have much more of a sense of what makes up the arena, and what the boundaries are.”

Francis on the Quarter Quell arena and level of violence:


“The arena is more of a threat to the characters so, because of that, there’s a lot less person-to-person killing in this one … The important theme is the idea of allies and having to work with people you don’t necessarily trust. Reliance on others versus reliance on self. It’s still intense but there’s less violence. I’m more interested in somebody’s reaction to violence or the consequence of it than the blood itself.”

Jennifer on the level of action in the movie:

“I don’t know if there’s more or less action in this movie, it’s the same … In the first and second movie there’s a good balance of violence.”

Josh on Peeta in Catching Fire


“He’s got a fire inside of him in this movie, different to the first … As the Victory Tour goes on, Peeta sees how horrible it is, and when he’s put back into the games, he has an anger. This time he’s a much more active person in the physicality of the arena.”

Josh on the Katniss/Peeta relationship in the sequel


“Catching Fire is about the slow tension building beneath the surface, with the relationships as well as the rebellion … In this movie, you see more of Peeta and Katniss together than you ever did in the first one. It intensifies, the feelings become stronger.”

For more information, head at http://www.totalfilm.com/magazine.  Thanks thehob.org for the heads up!

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Halloween Version

Do you want to see our favorite characters from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire transform into characters who are famous during the halloween? Moviefone has collaborated with Dennis Culver for the halloween transformation of our favorite characters Katniss, Peeta, Effie, Finnick, Gale, and Johanna. Check them out below:

Effie Trinkula

Finnick From the Black Lagoon

Galenstein

Bride of Johannastein

Wolfniss Everhowl

Quasi-Mellark

October 21, 2013

Katniss and Gale on the Cover of Cineplex Magazine November 2013 Issue

Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss) and Liam Hemsworth (Gale) are on the cover of the November 2013 issue of Cineplex magazine. The magazine will be available on stand on the 25th of October. Here's an excerpt of their interview:



Liam Hemsworth on the Hunger Games franchise:

"Hungers Games absolutely changed my life. It’s brought up so many different questions about my own personal growth and where I was heading."

October 20, 2013

Catching Fire to be Featured on US Weekly Includes Giant Posters

The US Weekly magazine will be releasing a special feature about The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The issue is to be released on November 1, 2013 along with their sweepstakes that will give fans to win a trip in Hawaii, where the arena scenes of the movie were being shot. The said special collectors edition will be featuring 130 photos of the movie, interviews of the cast, set stories, etc. Take a look at the cover below. Are you excited?


October 18, 2013

Catching Fire Mall Tour Announced! See the Dates Here Join the Video Chat with the Cast Via Google Hangout

The cast of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will be having its mall tour starting November 2013! See the dates below:

- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 'Victory Tour' -
Sunday, 11/3 - PHILADELPHIA - CHERRY HILL MALL
Monday, 11/4 - MIAMI - BANK UNITED CENTER AT UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Tuesday, 11/5 - MINNEAPOLIS - MALL OF AMERICA
Wednesday, 11/6 - HOUSTON - BAYOU MUSIC CENTER


Six lucky fans will be able to get the chance to participate in the Global Hangout wherein they will be able to the video conference and ask questions to the cast. You can follow the official Hunger Games Google Plus page at http://google.com/+TheHungerGamesMovies. Find out more about the contest at http://www.thehungergamesexplorer.com/competitions/hashtag/TickTock. 


 

Second TV Spot of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Features Cinna's "I'm Still Betting on You"

A second TV spot has been released by Lionsgate for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The video features Cinna's famous last line "Remember girl on fire, I'm still betting on you."

October 16, 2013

Katniss Everdeen on Capitol Couture's Profile

Our beloved mockingjay is on the spotlight of the recent issue released by The Capitol Couture. Found out more about the photoshoot at http://capitolcouture.pn/post/64224737863/katniss-everdeen-combustible-district-12s and check out some photos below.




Three Local Songs Added on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Soundtrack

Spanish alternative band Lori Meyers, Brazilian rockers CPM22, and Berlin-based ABBY will add local versions of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack. The local songs will be played at the end credits of the movie at their respective country. 

The song Hombre a Tierra by Lori Meyers will be available Spain, Central America, and South America on November 18 while the song "Again" will be released on November 15 in Germany and Austria.  Moreover, the song "13" by CPM22 will be available on November 18 in Brazil. More information about the report can be read at http://variety.com/2013/film/news/hunger-games-catching-fire-soundtrack-adds-cpm22-lori-meyers-abby-1200730864/.


For the official tracklist of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, go to this page. Pre-order the soundtrack at Amazon.


Coldplay to Receive the Hollywood Song Award for "Atlas" of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Soundtrack

According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), Coldplay will receive the Hollywood Song Award for their contribution to soundtrack of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack entitled "Atlas." The award- winning group will perform the song during the 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards on October 21, 2013 at Beverly Hilton. 

For more information, read the full report here.

October 15, 2013

Bruno Gunn Talks About His Training for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Bruno Gunn, who will play District 2 tribute Brutus, has talked about his training and being part of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire with Hollywood.com. Here's an excerpt of his interview below:


First off, can you share a little about your experience filming The Hunger Games: Catching Fire? Did you feel a fellowship with your co-stars? Was there competition behind the scenes as well?

I made great memories, new friends, and together we got to travel around the country and make this amazing film. The only competition was on the dance floor and Josh Hutcherson by far had the best moves.

Tell us about your character Brutus. What did you do to prepare to get in the head space to play him?

As a former Victor in one of the richest districts (Two) in Panem, Brutus was afforded a privileged lifestyle. He’s a fierce warrior who was groomed for the Arena. I immediately related to Brutus' fiery competitive nature. It was also important for me to create a personal back story for him and let that influence what was otherwise a very physical role.

Did you read any of the books before your audition? Do you think the movie will satisfy fans of the book?

Before I auditioned for the role? No. I only knew it was a phenomenon. I got the news I was cast as Brutus in between connecting flights to Italy. Nine hours on a plane with this life-changing news and I couldn’t share it with anyone. Let’s just say I threw myself a small celebration on the plane. I picked them up immediately and they were the best books I ever read. I was immediately immersed in the world. The fans will be very happy.

Obviously you are no stranger to the big screen, but how are you dealing with the fandom of Hunger Games? It is quite a phenomenon. How do you anticipate the release of the movie will impact you personally? Have you given any thought on how best to handle it?

They are well-read, intelligent and creative fans who have a passion for reading. They love Suzanne Collins and pore over every line of her story. It’s been a completely positive experience. It’s great hearing people tell me that they’re discovering some of my earlier work and am excited for them to see future projects.

How much, if any, physical training was involved in the making and preparing of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire?

A highlight of my experience on Catching Fire was the intense two months of training leading up to the film with the stunt team at Eighty-Seven Eleven. A lot of hours and preparation were put in learning martial arts, how to use a spear and choreographing fight scenes. The workouts were exhilarating and exhausting.

Speaking of training, your twitter has a very positive trend of motivation and training. How important is health and fitness to you? Can you share a bit on your philosophy on this and let us know what role health and/or fitness plays in your life?

I played a lot of different sports, so physical fitness has always been important to me. I teamed up with a great professional fitness coach in Los Angeles, Drew Logan. Although I’ve trained hard my whole life, the deciding factor was learning the importance of nutrition and the body working as a machine. Drew taught me the science of food, it all starts and ends with nutrition. You have to make smart food choices. It took me to a whole new level of performance. I maintain a physique we like to call “Home Base” by carefully managing my workouts and nutrition…so that I could gain or lose 5-10lbs if needed in a short time for any role, but oh, that’s not easy…‘cause I love chocolate éclairs.
Find out more about his interview at http://www.hollywood.com/news/celebrities/55037046/bruno-gunn-as-brutus-hunger-games.

Julianne Moore Talks About Reading The Hunger Games and Being Part of the Movie Franchise

In a recent article from USA Today, Julianne Moore reveals what drawn her to The Hunger Games. Ms. Moore will be playing the role of Alma Coin, the leader of the underground District 13. 



On reading the books:

"My son read them when they first came out ... and then my daughter a few years ago started reading The Hunger Games. We were on vacation and I didn't bring a book to read, and she went and caught up with her brother to play ping-pong. I picked up her book and read it that afternoon, and then downloaded the other two on my iPad and tore through them."

"They're books about war but with adolescent overtones," she says. "It's about, what is totalitarianism, what is revolution? How do people compromise, how do we repeat our mistakes? It's heartbreaking. I was really impressed by the books, so I'm delighted to be doing it."

October 14, 2013

New The Hunger Games: Catching Fire TV Spot Features Coldplay's Atlas

Here's a brand new TV spot of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire released by Walmart's official FB page. What you can hear on the background is Coldplay's contribution to the movie's official soundtrack entitled "Atlas." Enjoy.


You can see it at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=726112127403545 or watch the Youtube version below:



Here are some animated GIFs from Tumblr:








October 11, 2013

Video Clip Featuring the Victors in the Training Center in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Watch an exclusive clip below from capitol.pn and see how the victors train for the Third Quarter Quell. Look how serious and deadly these victors are! Johanna with her axe, Gloss and Brutus with their knives and strength, Finnick with his trident, and Enobaria with her sharp teeth! Of course, Katniss is super sharp with her arrows! Who is excited to see Catching Fire this November?






District ID of the Victors for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The following are the newly released district identification pass, a.k.a. the district ID, of the tributes who will compete for the third Quarter Quell or the 75th Hunger Games. You can actually find more new updates at capitol.pn.