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 mean, I can do intimidating or whatever, a little bit. But I’m much more of a happy-go-lucky, make everyone feel comfortable [person]. Anger’s not something you can fake. It’s something that channels through you, out of nowhere. It’s a hard thing to control. So I was like, Fuck, this is going to be a little complicated, and I don’t wanna go in there and give him something fake and ridiculous. And so, I don’t know what happened, but the morning I woke up, everything started pissing me off. My alarm didn’t go off right; someone called me at five in the morning. I got out of bed on the wrong side of the bed. And I was like, Whoa, whoa, whoa, what’s happening? And I was like, Oh, wait. She’s totally taking over. And so by the time I got to the audition, I was so pissed off. And they were like 30 minutes late, some actor was in there before me, he kept coming out and putting his headphones on and then going back in. And I was like,Jesus, this guy. They’re, like, coddling everybody. He’s trying to cry, he can’t cry. I was so pissed off. They’re wasting my time. By the time I was in there, I was seething; I was frothing at the mouth. I don’t even think I said hello to Francis. I just walked in and said, “Tell me when you want me to start.”


It’s crazy to think some of the younger Catching Fire fans might not have even heard of Stepmom.
No, but it’s so not true! Going on this mall tour, every other girl that came up, she’s like, “Donnie Darko’s my favorite” or “Stepmom’s my favorite.” It really gives you a belief in the eternal shelf-life of film. That’s what’s so exciting about being in the film industry: If something doesn’t stick right away, it can still affect an audience in 20 years, 50 years, 100 years.


Going back to Catching Fire, there are already GIFs of you stripping in the elevator. Not sure if you knew that.
No, I didn’t! And by the way, I didn’t even know what GIFs were. My little sister has been trying to teach me about, like, memes and GIFs. Now I’m kind of obsessed with them.



I love how the face Jennifer Lawrence makes seems more like a Jennifer Lawrence reaction than a Katniss reaction. Not to suggest that she’s not doing a good job acting, but —
Yeah, like I almost pulled her out of herself for one second.


You obviously haven’t shaved your head yet, so does that mean you’re not going to have to for Mockingjay, or you haven’t started shooting your part yet?
I haven’t started filming yet; I start in December. Johanna doesn’t come in until the middle of the Mockingjay novel, so she’s off being tortured. It’s so funny, whilst doing the press tour, that was also like my research tour. Because I start [shooting], like, next week. So I was like, Fuck, basically I get off the press tour and then have to shoot. So I was reading all of these things on torture and thinking all this dark, deep, intense shit … while I’m wearing high heels, hugging these 15-year-old girls.

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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 I’m a bit nervous about that.
WAMG: Does your character have a more prominent role?
WS: There’s going to be four films, so Prim’s role is going to get bigger and bigger.
WAMG: How much bigger is the role in the second film than the first?
WS: Just a little bigger now, but by the third film, it will have developed quite a bit more.
WAMG: Have you started filming parts three and four yet?
WS: Not yet. I’m not sure when we’re starting those. It’s in pre-production now. We’ve been doing some costume fittings and stuff.
WAMG: Was the second film also filmed in North Carolina like the first?
WS: No, it was filmed in Atlanta and Hawaii.
WAMG: Why was that?
WS: The second story’s games take place in a tropical arena so they went to Hawaii.
WAMG: Are you good friends with Jennifer Lawrence? Are you guys like sisters in real life?
WS: Yeah! We hung out at the premiere and recently and Comic-Con

WAMG: And you have a new director with part 2. What’s the difference between the directorial style of Francis Lawrence and Gary Ross, who directed the first one?
WS: There isn’t really much of a difference. The fans loved the first movie and Francis did a terrific job on the second. I loved working with Gary Ross but Francis was great too. He was really welcoming to the whole cast and I’m sure the fans will love the second movie as well.
WAMG: Have you ever met Suzanne Collins (the author of the Hunger Games novels), and if so, what did she have to say to you about the character of Prim?
WS: I’ve met her two or three times and she’s super-sweet. She told me the first I met her that I was the perfect Prim and that she couldn’t imagine anyone else in the role. She has such a love for writing and it’s fun just to talk to her about her writing and she was super-excited that I was cast.
WAMG: I haven’t read the books. Do you think she’ll ever write a fourth or fifth book, or has the story pretty much ended?
WS: No, the story is over. She’s not going to write another one.
WAMG: Are there some big stars that are in the second movie that were not in the first movie?
WS: Yeah, Phillip Seymour Hoffman is new to the series. A few others.
WAMG: Did a lot of girls audition for the role of Prim?
WS: I don’t know. The director told me that he was really excited that I had the role and that he had auditioned quite a few actresses for it and that I was definitely the perfect one, but I never heard how many girls actually tried out for the part.

WAMG: Do you have some other movie roles coming up that you have committed to?
WS: I have one that I’m committed to right now, but I’m not sure when they are going to start filming.
WAMG: There’s a lot of violence towards teenagers in the Hunger Games films. Was that something you or your parents were concerned about?
WS: No, that wasn’t an issue. When you read the books, at least for me, it’s not so much about the violence at all. I mean there’s that idea there, but there’s so many other aspects to the story, like how Catniss is fighting for her family, how there’s Pita and Gayle and all these different things so you’re not thinking about the violence so much.
WAMG: Have you seen the new movie?
WS: I have seen it and I’m getting ready to go to the London and L.A. premieres. I knew it was going to be incredible, but it’s just a great movie.
WAMG: Better than the first one?
WS: No, there are different aspects to each movie that make them different. They’re both equally incredible.
WAMG: Are you getting recognized a lot? Any weird encounters with fans?
WS: I’m getting recognized but not a ton. I haven’t had any weird encounters though sometimes little girls will recognize me and cry.
WAMG: You’re on the cover of the new Seventeen Magazine. What was that like?
WS: It was fun! I got to go to New York for the first time which was amazing. It turned out great and I’m excited!
WAMG: Good luck with HUNGER GAMES CATCHING FIRE and enjoy the rest of your visit to St. Louis
WS: Thank you!

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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 (director Francis)
• what timezone they will choose in the Catching Fire arena - blood rain, fog, lightning (cast)
• faithfullness of Catching Fire movie to the book
• favorite set to film in Catching Fire (cast)
• what would they ask if they met their character to life
• who's better kisser Josh or Liam (Jen)
• what inspires them to read Catching Fire
• what it felts like to shoot the monkey scene
• being nervous in shooting scenes (Josh)
• Haymitch on protecting Peeta and Katniss (Jen/director Francis)
• being punked on Catching Fire set (cast)
• who's voice is going to be used if they are trapped in the jabberjay scene (cast)
• getting along with the new cast
• physical training for Catching Fire
• and a lot more

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Trish Summerville Talks about the Costume in Catching Fire Including Finnick, Katniss, and Peeta's

MTV has got the chance to talk with costume designer Trish Summerville for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Find out how she managed to dress Katniss, Peeta, Finnick, and other characters of Catching Fire. She also mentioned her experiences working with director Francis Lawrence.

MTV: Having worked on both "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and "Catching Fire," how do these two experiences compare?

Trish Summerville: I feel so fortunate that I've gotten to work on these films and with these really incredible actors. Both the Lisbeth character and the Katniss character are such strong, fierce, fiery, smart women, and as actors, both Rooney [Mara] and Jen [Lawrence] are forces to be reckoned with. They're really solid actors. They have so much range, and they are also really down-to-earth, kind, compassionate and hilariously funny women. I feel really lucky.
MTV: How do you channel that energy into the costuming?

Summerville: For Katniss, we have a base to go from — what the first film was — and we keep the hunting jacket and the hunting boots to bring her into the second film. But it's also working with the progression of her character in this next segment. She is much more mature. She's been through so much in her life, so you do see that change in her clothing, and I think there's the thing of her and Cinna — they have this relationship where they understand each other. So even when she's in Victors' Village, where now she has money and clothing, she still wants to stay a woman of the people. So even though she has these new clothes, it still was quite relevant to who Katniss is. And then as we have that progression of her going through the victory tour, you see it start to bump up a little bit, and the closer we get to the Capitol, that's when she has the most fashion-forward pieces. So it's just trying to show that transition of her maturity.

And the same with Josh and the Peeta character. He's in more suits this time. She's dressed up more, but he, if you watch, he always kind of has the same work boots, but it's cleaned up. But then it progresses into more of a fashion shoe. So there's certain things for them that because they have a voice of their own now, they have a little influence over what they're wearing. But it does fit into what the Capitol stylists give them to wear.

MTV: You and director Francis Lawrence both have music video backgrounds. Is that how you got involved?

Summerville: I think that's how I got the call. It was from him, and we did videos together in the past, and one of my favorite videos is still one of the videos I did with him for Pink. I think it helped in a sense because we have that like-mindedness. It's interesting. We [the stunt coordinator and I] were on the set one day, and we were shooting something, and he looked at me, and he's like, "You don't just come from film." I go, "Why?" He goes, "Because you think outside the box. I don't even think you think inside the box." ... I've done editorial. I've done fashion. I've done celebrity dressing. I've done music videos. All that, I think, helps round out how my mind frame works for approaching a project. With Francis, it was great because we do have that common interest.

MTV: I'd like to talk about a few pieces in particular, starting with the wedding dress. The description in the book is a little different, so what was your jumping-off point?

Summerville: Well, for the wedding dress, at one point, I was terrified because I think in the book it says there are 18 dresses that come. And I thought, "Oh my god. How are we going to get 18 wedding dresses that fit this?" In the script, with the time frame, we shot one dress. For that, a couple of years ago, I found this designer, Tex Saverio. who's from Jakarta. I was really drawn to the designs that he did and just hoped one day this would be something. I thought, honestly, I thought more like, I'll do an editorial where I can run that, because you can be much more free and extreme. When this project came along, and I knew that we needed this wedding dress, he was kind of one of my go-to people.

We had some Skype meetings, and I had an illustrator do an illustration taking a few different parts of dresses he'd done and compiled them together with the color scheme we needed and changed up fabrications for our practical reasons. He and I had these Skype meetings back and forth, and he was so great and so fast. He'd be like, "Let me sketch something, and I'll call you back." And a few hours later, I'd get an email of some kind of modified sketch.

[I explained] to him how I needed the cage to kind of have the inflection of fire going up around her face and doing crystals on that and what color the crystals should be and then having these laser-cut feathers put on, so that it's subtle... And then with that, the fabrication of the skirt could be — we needed all this volume, but we needed it to rise when she starts to spin around. And that was a little bit perplexing for him because his dresses are so many layers, and he does a very couture type of work... It's not really for function. It's just for your day and beauty and a gown. And he was just great. And then on the first day, we tried the dress on her, and we had her spin, and it was like this "Ahhhhhhhh."

MTV: And Finnick's tribute parade outfit is going to be a little different as well? Not just a strategically placed knot of fishing net?

Summerville: You know, we're PG-13. [laughs] We went to Suzanne to see if this is something we have a little liberty to change, because in your mind, you can imagine that as grand as you can, but to try to take that on to film, it doesn't work sometimes. What we ended up deciding on was keeping true to the net. It's a fishing net. It's made of gold fabric. It's knitted-together net, and I made him kind of a kilt. It's more like a gladiator-type skirt, so he has that on, and it's belted, and he has the shells on his neck, which he keeps the whole time. My backstory between Sam and I was that Annie — who he had to leave — it's this necklace that Annie's made for him so that she's always with him when he's away. He keeps it on the whole time ... He was really relieved he has a longer skirt, and he kind of has tights underneath and kind of substantial boots. He's bare-chested, and he worked really hard to get into amazing shape ... I think it's much more interesting than just the net. It would have been a little too Chippendales.

MTV: What was your favorite costume?

Summerville: I'm saying a different one [each time]. There are so many that I love. One of the ones that I haven't mentioned so far that I love is Josh's interview costume, and it's the one that's supposed to be his wedding tuxedo mirrored to Katniss' wedding dress. It's by a designer named Juunj. It's a Korean designer, and I love it because I love the architecturalness of the jacket. It's three-dimensional, the lapel. So the way it reads, part of it juts out. And then he has a metal-stand collar. That's like a tuxedo collar inside of his shirt, and then he has a metal pocket square. So it's like really high-gloss metal. It's this hardness and softness of Peeta, which I think we start to see in his transition of his character. He mans it up in this one. He's tougher. He's fighting for Katniss and his life and his family, so I like the softness of the white that he has with these metal aspects.

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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.

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Elizabeth Banks Talks About the Capitol in Catching Fire

During the 5th Annual Power of Women of Variety, Elizabeth Banks talks about the Capitol and the fashion in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Watch it at the video below:

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Director Francis Lawrences Talks Love Triangle and CGI Effects in Catching Fire

In an interview with New York magazine, director Francis Lawrence opened up about the love triangle, shaky cam, and CGI effects of Catching Fire. Find out below:

Does Jennifer Lawrence still do the karate-running? She hated how she looked running before?
She said she always made this stupid face when she ran, and I had to specifically watch out to make sure she didn’t. So I was always checking. I would tell her, “You made the stupid face!”


Will you be using the shaky cam, like in the first movie?
No! [Laughs.] No shaky cam. I think a lot of people will be happy to hear that.


The first film skimped a little on showing us the strategy behind the Katniss-Peeta love story.
I felt the same. I felt the love story in general was, um, a bit buried in the first one. I wanted to bring the love story to the surface. And when I say love story, I mean the triangle.



Will this one have better CGI?
Uh, yeah. I think the effects are phenomenal. If you know the book, there’s a monkey-mutt attack, and Weta, who did Rise of the Planet of the Apes and King Kong, did the monkeys for us.

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Bruno Gunn and Stepahnie Leigh Schlund Talks About Being Part of Catching Fire

In a separate interview, Bruno Gunn (Brutus) and Stephanie Leigh Schlund (Cashmere) talked about their experiences in being part of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

Bruno Gunn - The Repository interview:

“You get to the set and look around and it’s just one great actor after another,” he said. “The first night there I was having dinner with Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Jennifer (Lawrence), Josh (Hutcherson), Stanley Tucci, Jeffrey Wright, Amanda Plummer. Not just great actors but good human beings.

“I’d be in makeup talking art with Woody Harrelson,” Gunn recalled. “Watching Stanley Tucci act was like a master class in acting. That goes for Jennifer and Josh, too. I’d hang back, watch and learn as much as possible.” …

After receiving the news that he’d been cast as Brutus, Gunn first made an ecstatic phone call to his fiancée. But as fate would have it, he was flying to Italy that very day to visit with friends and family, and decided to wait until he arrived to tell them.

“Here I am with this life-changing news and I’m stuck on a plane for nine hours,” he said. To his amusement, the majority of his fellow passengers were watching the first “Hunger Games” as the in-flight movie.

Stephanie Leigh Schlund - Hydrogen Magazine interview

HM: Let’s talk about The Hunger-Games: Catching Fire. First of all, what does it feel like being
caught in the eye of this crazy storm, with the fans and the huge success of the film?

SLS: It’s been a wild ride! When I got the role, I had to keep it my little secret until I was announced but nothing could have prepared me for this. It’s been my life for last year solid but honestly, our fan base is amazing. They are so sweet and warm and it’s been such a blessing.

HM: You play Tribute ‘Cashmere’ from District 1. And Cashmere and her brother Gloss (Alan Ritchson) battle Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson’s characters for the title in the 74th Annual Hunger-Games Quarter Quell. Tell me all about Cashmere.

SLS: Cashmere is a mass manipulator who uses her -beauty to get what she wants. She is from District 1 and has been trained from birth to fight, and she is also a natural born killer, so, kind of a double dose. She fears little and that confidence may get best of her. It was great working with Jennifer [Lawrence] one on one. She is Cashmere’s nemesis because Katniss is winning hearts and Cashmere is trying to do the same as she needs votes to stay in the game.

HM: Do you see any of yourself in Cashmere?

SLS: I wouldn’t have very many friends if I did [laughs]! I can relate on a fashion level, but that’s about it!

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Megan Hayes (District 6 Victor/Morphling Girl) Talks About Her Training in Catching Fire

In an interview with Dread Central, actress Megan Hayes, talks about her strict diet in preparation for her role in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire as the victor of District 6, a.k.a. The Morphling Girl.

DC: Can you talk about your experience on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and explain who the Morphlings are for those who don’t know?

MH: I don’t know how much I can say. I am the tribute from District Six. The morphlings are addicted to a drug called morphling - a pain killer that’s kind of a morphine-esque kind of drug. My experience on Hunger Games couldn’t have been better. I was embraced by everyone and had a fantastic experience. It was a really fun role to play; the director [Francis Lawrence] was incredibly kind but also incredibly smart and knew exactly what he wanted. It was a really ideal experience overall.

DC: How much better was craft services on The Hunger Games then on +1?

MH: Lemme tell ya’ about craft services on The Hunger Games. I really couldn’t partake of it that much because I was on a very strict diet where I had to lose and get to a very malnourished-looking weight. So, it looked great but I basically ate a lot of almonds and a lot of fruits and veggies and that was about it.

DC: That’s kind of an interesting connection between your character in Hunger Games and then in +1 where you’re both addicts.

MH: I know! Isn’t that great? I’m not gonna lie, fingers crossed, I hope this is my new niche.

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Catching Fire Cast at the Comic Con (VIDEOS + PICS)

Some videos and pics of our favorite Catching Fire cast during the Comic Con in San Diego.

These are from different sources. You can head Youtube or Tumblr to see more pics. Enjoy.

Josh talks CF arena, fight scenes, etc.




Jen on Peeta-Katniss relationship




Jena Malone on Johanna




Director Francis Lawrence on scenes that were not on the book




Lenny Kravitz Talks Cinna in Catching Fire & Zoe Kravitz



Jeffrey Wright Talks Beetee in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire at 2013 Comic-Con



Jen on the flirting scene between Katniss and Finnick

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Elizabeth Banks on Effie's Costume in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

In an interview with The Advocate, Elizabeth Banks was able to gush about Effie's costumes and wigs  in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Here's an excerpt of the interview:

Have you ever played a lesbian?
I don’t think I have — although Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games might be gay. My vision of the Capitol is pansexual like ancient Rome, where everybody’s doing everybody.

Any chance she’s a drag queen?
I’ve actually thought about that. I think Suzanne Collins created the character to be nurturing and mothering in her own way, so she’s probably a woman. But I definitely saw a lot of drag Effies last Halloween in West Hollywood!

Are Effie’s wigs and outfits in Catching Fire even more outrageous than in the first film?
They really are. We relied a lot on Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen for the costuming, so there’s some amazing, handmade, one-of-a-kind couture. I feel so honored to have worn these pieces of art.

Effie’s serving Nicki Minaj meets Frenchy from Grease in Catching Fire promo photos.
There’s some of that, true, but she changes quite a bit and has a more varied palette this time around. You haven’t seen her more fabulous stuff yet.

What advice would you give a guy who wanted to dress up as Elizabeth Banks for Halloween?
Just look really tired and maybe stick a baby on your hip. That should do it. I’m an exhausted mom with two very young children, so I’m not very fabulous right now. But Halloween is one of my favorite holidays; I’m a pagan at heart.

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Willow Shields Talks About the Character Development of Prim in Catching Fire

At the recent Kid's Choice Awards from Nickelodeon, Willow Shields has caught up with MTV to talk about Catching Fire, more specifically about her charater Prim, Katniss' younger sister.

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Willow on Prim's evolution:

“She’s become a little bit older and more sophisticated,” Willow said of her character, who’s evolution from innocent girl to reluctant revolutionary is a key point in the books. “But she’s still Prim, which is good!”

On growing up with Prim:

She explained, “I’m growing up with that character. I’m almost 13 now, and she’s growing up too, so it works.”

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Willow Shields Talks about Catching Fire with Clevver TV

Willow Shields, the young star who plays Katniss' younger and only sister Prim, talks about Catching Fire, about her character, and her excitement in meeting the rest of her new co-stars soon. She also gushes that she wanted to play Johanna Mason if she could be a tribute in Catching Fire. The interview was during the KCA (Kid's Choice Awards) with ClevverTV.

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Francis Lawrence on Major Catching Fire Changes from Book to Movie, His Favorite Scene and a lot more

MTV's Hollywood Crush has an exclusive interview with Francis Lawrence, the director of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." In the recent interview, the director talked about the major changes from book to film, his most loved scene (s) and the spinning arena.



Major changes on the book:

 “No, not really, I would say that it’s a really faithful adaptation. You know, whenever you’re adapting something that’s a 12- or 14-hour read down to something that has to be around two hours, there’s going to be some cuts. We definitely made some cuts. I don’t want to go into that, but we did it with Suzanne, and I would say that it’s very, very faithful. We tried to get as much as we could in there.”

   Favorite scenes in the movie:

“It’s interesting because there’s a very small blur—I want to say it’s a paragraph long in the book—but the moment in the arena when the gamemaker starts to spin the cornucopia, and I’m very proud of that. We designed a very cool sequence and created a spinning island, and that’s going to be very, very cool. So that’s kind of fun and very unique. I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s cool.

  “You know one of the very first things we shot that I like quite a lot is, there is sort of a goodbye before she goes into the arena with Liam that I like a lot. And it was actually—we shot it because we needed summer foliage and summer flowers and things like that. We actually shot it while we were in prep. Very first thing we sort of went out into the meadow, out in the mountains in north Georgia and shot this sequence over three or four hours or so, and I really like it. I think it’s really nice. Jennifer and Liam are really good in it. It’s very nice.”

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Jennifer Lawrence on Cathing Fire Romance and Cast

Jennifer Lawrence was able to talk about the romance and the cast of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" in two separate interviews with MTV and Access Hollywood during the premiere of her latest movie The Silver Linings Playbook.

Jen dishes about Sam Claflin and his"bromance" with co-star Josh Hutcherson.

"That is not a question for me," Lawrence told MTV News Monday at a Los Angeles screening of her new movie "Silver Linings Playbook."

Oh no? Who among the star-studded cast should we consult about the subject then?

"Josh Hutcherson," Lawrence said. "They are in love. It's a full-blown bromance and it's really bromantic and adorable. It's really cute. It's annoying, but it's cute."

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On another interview (Access Hollywood), Jen also talked about how wonderful the cast are in Catching Fire.

“We’ve got a new cast and they’re wonderful,” she continued. “Jeffrey Wright, Jenna Malone, Amanda Plummer — and it’s going really well.”

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Jennifer Lawrence on Katniss, Harry Potter, and Catching Fire

Jennifer Lawrence talked about a lot of things in her recent interview with The Daily Beast. These things include Catching Fire, being Katniss, being a Harry Potter fan and meeting Daniel Radcliffe, and her latest flick "Silver Linings Playbook."

Here's some excerpt from the movie:

How long have you been shooting Catching Fire?

Two months. I think we’re halfway through. I only get to depression when these movies end. I have so much fun doing them.

Had you read the books?

Yeah. I read the books and then I found out they were making them into movies. It’s kind of nerve wracking to join something that huge. I had chosen my path. I was going to be the indie actor. I was going to drive my kids in a minivan and have a normal life. I knew if I said yes to this, it would change my life. I wasn’t sure if I was ready.

Did you actually seriously think about turning down the role?

Yeah. I had about three days [to think about the offer]. I was much more on the side of no than I was yes. If I’m honest with myself, the thing that was driving me to do the auditions was actually being competitive. Everybody wanted it. I wanted to give my best.

Why did you finally agree to play Katniss? 

My mom told me I was being a hypocrite. Then I realized if I was going to be well known for something, this was actually something I would be proud of.

Why is Katniss is a good role model for girls?

She’s this Joan of Arc that doesn’t see herself that way. She kind of grows into it. And she’s strong like a male hero with a vagina. It’s good for our 13-year-olds. I probably shouldn’t have said vagina, but you get what I’m saying. Vagina! If you’ve got it, shout it.

I read somewhere—and this could be totally wrong—that you’re a Twihard.

That’s so funny. I read the book when it first came out. I was like, “Fuck, yeah, this is awesome.” I’m more of a Harry Potter freak. I read all the books three or four times. I know every spelling or incantation. I end up speaking sometimes in Harry Potter terms.

Have you ever met Daniel Radcliffe?

Yeah, I screamed in his face. We were both doing Letterman. I grabbed him by the shoulder. Of course, I’m in 6-inch heels. That makes me 6-foot-4. I’m towering over him, saying, “I love Harry Potter!” His security people were nodding to each other—should we go?

You’ve been with your boyfriend Nicholas Hoult for two years. Did he pursue you?

Neither of us did. It’s really funny. I’ve never had anything like it, where I was like, “Yeah, this is awesome. Let’s do this all the time.” We were such good friends. We liked hanging out, hanging out turned to dating. There was never that awkward period. We just both liked being around each other so much.

Do you still think you’re going to get married and have kids?

Well, yeah. It’s so weird for a 22-year-old to say it. I do feel like the reason I was put on this Earth is to be a mother, which is why it’s funny for me to end up with such an overwhelming career. Every since I was a baby, I was always playing house.

Are you gearing up for awards season now? It’s sort of like planning a wedding.

I don’t know. I’ve never planned a wedding before. It’s one of those things, when you read the first review and it’s glowing, and everybody keeps hinting it’s going to happen. I think it will be a lot better this year, now that I can drink. I honestly think that was the worst part. You can’t sit through the Golden Globes without drinking. I was the only sober one there listening to every word. It was so cold that at one point, I wrapped myself up in the train of my dress and then I saw myself pop up on the screen. I started smiling but my teeth were chattering. It probably looked like I was secretly crying, as if I thought I had a chance.

What about the Oscars?

The Oscars are awesome. It’s the last awards show. You’re cutting loose. They sing and dance and have exciting lights.

People are saying you’re going to win this year.

I really did not know that. I’ve got to start Googling myself.

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Jennifer Lawrence Confirms Catching Fire Filming in Hawaii and Reunion with the Cast and Crew

In a recent interview with ET, Jennifer Lawrence has confirmed the start of Catching Fire filming in Hawaii (probably in a week or so). She also mentioned how fun it is to be reunited with the cast and crew again.

“Yes, now we’re shooting in Hawaii. It’s actually really … it feels normal. It’s so bizarre, I think because everybody’s kind of the same, and seeing the whole crew back, and it’s like a little reunion. It’s really fun.”

 In another interview with Vulture, Jennifer also gushes about her excitement in filming Catching Fire in Hawaii and the Cheesecake Factory.

“It’s freaking Hawaii! I’m looking forward to everything,” she said. “And I just heard there’s a Cheesecake Factory, like, right down the street, part of the Trump, and that’s got me really, really excited. Don’t say Trump because I have no idea what I’m saying. But, yeah, so that has me excited. I think I’m the only American that really loves Cheesecake Factory and totally stands by it.”

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Elizabeth Banks: Effie Will Have Bigger and Better Costumes in Catching Fire

Elizabeth Banks has talked about Effie's costume and role in Catching Fire in her recent interview with Collider while promoting her new flick "Pitch Perfect." Here is an excerpt from that interview:

Now that you know what to expect from The Hunger Games fandom, what’s it like to gear up for that again with Catching Fire?

BANKS: I’m really happy that I don’t look like Effie Trinket, in real life. That’s a blessing! It’s really fun to go into a job knowing everybody. (Director) Francis Lawrence is amazing, and he’s got a great handle on everything and everybody. The stakes are definitely raised, in this one. The emotional stakes are raised. My costumes are all bigger and better and more over-the-top. Everybody is pulling out all the stops. We have so many amazing new actors coming to work with us. I just met Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and that was like, “Wow, we’ve got some really amazing actors joining us! That’s crazy!” It’s great. I’m super excited. I love Effie so much.

Will there be more of a human side to your character, this time around?

BANKS: In Catching Fire, Effie really starts to feel the injustice of what’s happening. We plan to explore that, in the movie.

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Jena Malone in the Thick for Catching Fire Training

MTV has chatted with Jena Malone, our very own Johanna Mason, during the 2012 Emmy Awards. She mentioned about her excitement and training for Catching Fire.

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"I'm very excited as well, it's going to be great," Malone said. "I just love the books so much. I literally read all three in four days and just was crying at the end. I'm really, really excited to be a part of it."

As a fan of Suzanne Collins' bestselling trilogy, the 27-year-old "Sucker Punch" star clearly has an affinity for her tough-cookie character, though she didn't want to talk too much about why she loves playing Johanna.

"Yeah, we'll get into it when there's more to say," Malone said, before adding that she is in the midst of an intense training regimen to get prepared for all the various physical demands required of the role.

"Oh yeah, I'm in the thick of [training] but excited," she said. "I love that kind of stuff. 'Sucker Punch' kind of got me into a regimen and now I kind of crave it."

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Woody Harrelson Talks Philip Hoffman, Jennifer Lawrence and Catching Fire

Woody Harrelson, who plays Haymitch in "The Huger Games" trilogy has talked to Broadway World about Catching Fire, Jennifer Lawrence, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

PC: Last question: what have you experiences like been so far working with your new HUNGER GAMES cast-mate Philip Seymour Hoffman - who has also done this column, incidentally?

WH: Oh, well, I am leaving tomorrow to go to Atlanta to film the new HUNGER GAMES, but I can tell you that there definitely will be some stuff that we have together in the next film. And, I think he is just one of the greats, so I am really looking forward to working with him.

PC: Do you two know each other through Paul Thomas Anderson? Have you and Philip ever worked together?

WH: We've never worked together, I don't think, but we’ve known each other for a while - and we’ve hung out a few times. He’s a real prince of a guy.

PC: From my experience, it seems that you both are so open and cool and really just all about the work.

WH: That’s really nice to hear, so I appreciate you saying it, man.

PC: Jennifer Lawrence is another co-star of yours who is poised to take Hollywood by storm.

WH: Oh, she’s so incredibly talented - yeah, she’s great. All of them are really great on THE HUNGER GAMES, so I am looking forward to getting back there to Atlanta.

PC: Does this look like it might be your career high next year with such hi-profile stage, small screen and big screen projects?

WH: [Laughs.] Well, you never know for sure about things like that, but I feel really great about how things are right now. Right now, I guess I feel like my main focus is still BULLET FOR ADOLF, but, soon, it will be all about CATCHING FIRE.

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