Sam Claflin Talks About Her On Screen Partner Stef Dawson (Annie) in Mockingjay

While promoting his movie The Quite Ones, Sam Clafin (Finnick Odair) talked about how he met and bonded on set with his on screen partner in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and 2 Stef Dawson. Watch the video below:

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Catching Fire Scoops Seven Nominations at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was able to get seven nominations at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards. The second installment of the Hunger Games franchise was nominated for:

• Movie of the Year
• Best Female Performance (Jennifer Lawrence)
• Best Male Performance (Josh Hutcherson)
• Best Fight (Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Sam Claflin vs. mutant monkeys)
• Best Shirtless Performance (Sam Claflin)
• Best Villan (Donald Sutherland)
• Best On-screen Transformation (Elizabeth Banks)

The event will be held on April 13, 2014 at the Los Angeles Nokia Theatre. Cast your votes here! Let's help get THG more awards!

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Sam Claflin Behind the Scene Video in Catching Fire

Check out Sam Claflin's behind the scene video in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. This is included in the upcoming Bluray/DVD release of the movie. Be sure to get your copies now! Check it out at Amazon.

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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.

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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.

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Sam Claflin Talks About Auditioning for Finnick and More with Elle

Sam Claflin was featured in the latest issue of Elle magazine and during the interview, he talked about Catching Fire including his audition for the coveted role of Finnick Odair! 

ELLE: Hello, Sam! Let’s get to it. You’ve said in previous interviews that when you went in for your first Catching Fire audition, you didn’t know what the role was for. How could that be?

Sam Claflin: I was sent over a script and there was no title to what I was reading. It was just two scenes with a character called “Finnick” and a mini-character breakdown. I started reading the scene and saw the name Katniss, and I’d just recently seen The Hunger Games, so I thought, “OK, is this a connection?” But I didn’t know it was a trilogy. I just thought it was a one-time film. So I typed Finnick Odair” into Google an all these book and fan pages came up and I was kind of like, “whoa.” So I just went through all of it and did as much research as I could the night before.

ELLE: And how did that first casting interview go?

SC: I thought I had a pretty good idea of who the character was, but I was pretty off. I thought he was just kind of a bad guy. And obviously he’s kind of painted in that light in the beginning, so I honed in on the fact that he was mysterious and untrustworthy as much as I could. But thank God Frances [Lawrence] was there for my recall because he directed me in a very different way than I was expecting the second time.

ELLE: How so?

SC: I think the fantastic thing that Suzanne Collins manages to achieve in these books is that every single character, no matter how big or small, goes through such an amazing journey. And as you read through them, you realize that someone like Finnick—whose image suggest he is perfection personified—is very far from that and he has a very dark past. So Frances allowed me the freedom to play with that in my scenes. Finnick is far from perfect. He has pitfalls and also this fantastic complexity. And Catching Fire is just touching the surface of where he goes.

ELLE: It just seems like a lot of actors would try to avoid that [reading fan reactions to his casting] and instead concentrate on what they can bring to the role. Do you feel it helped you to know what the fans thought?

SC: It helped push me forward and motivate me to work harder. I was reading so many stories about people being unhappy that I got the role—and don’t get me wrong, I don’t sit here Googling myself 24/7—but I think part of me was eager to learn what I needed to do in order to become the Finnick the fans needed me to be. The negative comments made that easier to know what their expectations of me were.

ELLE: Have you seen any early footage of the film?

SC: Just bits and bobs so far.

ELLE: How does it look?

SC: All I can say is that people are going to be blown away. Frances has such an amazing and vivid vision that’s created a whole new depth to a world that’s already basically been created. Add to that the cast: a recent Oscar winner fronting the car; Philip Seymour Hoffman as a new member.

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Finnick Odair Capitol Couture Portrait

A new still featuring the very stunning victor from District 4, Finnick Odair (Sam Claflin), was featured in the latest issue of the Capitol Couture profile. The victor is wearing his interview attire. Are you excited to see the movie in November?

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Sam Claflin and Jena Malone in Glamour Magazine

Sam Claflin (Finnick) and Jena Malone (Johanna) were featured on the latest issue of Glamour magazine, wherein they also talked about getting their parts in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

We do not own rights to the scans below.

Glamour: Was your part in The Hunger Games tough to get?

Jena: I know they saw every single actress from here till Tuesday. They wanted to find someone who didn’t just physicalize this character, but could also scare people. I don’t know what I did – I guess I scared the hell out of them.

Glamour: Was getting this role like its own Hollywood Hunger Games?

Sam: Finnick is supposed to be this godlike creature. I remember sitting in the audition room and this kid walked in. He was seriously one of the most handsome men I’ve ever seen. And I was just, Nah, this is never going to happen.

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Finnick's Want a Sugar Cube Still in TheHunger Games: Catching Fire

Are you curious on how the sugar cube scene is acted on the movie adaptation of Catching Fire? Well, we may never get to see the total  scene but at least we get to see a peek of it. Here is a brand new still of Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair during the sugar cube scene with Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

To see the rest of the official stills, visit this page.

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Sam Claflin Talks Catching Fire via Twitter

British actor Sam Claflin has conducted a Twitter Q&A and he talked about Catching Fire, his character Finnick and bromance with Josh Hutcherson.

@JennyKatharine: @samclaflin What was the best thing about kissing Josh Hutcherson?” His scent.

@belleCHN: @samclaflin how does it feel to give josh a cpr #askclaffers” it felt great. We bonded. #bromanceneverdies

@azmarrahb: @samclaflin What are you eating for lunch? #askclaffers” just had chicken and veg (back to my HG diet) – I enjoy it though.

@ClarisseOlviga: @samclaflin Bromance with @jhutch1992, true or false? #Askclaffers” truth from my side, he might hate me though…

@_iFangirl: #askclaffers @samclaflin What do you have in common with Finnick?” Erm. Nothing… I like sugar cubes.

@ForwardWithJBro: @samclaflin do you read the books before the movie? #askclaffers” yes I do. You have to. Just to get a better sense.

@Fam_Malik: @samclaflin If you didn’t play Finnick in HG which character would you like to play? #askclaffers” buttercup.

@hutchsmile: @samclaflin Do you like Hunger Games?” Suzanne Collins is a saint. I love the books.

@MockingJLaw: @samclaflin Sam who’s gonna play Annie? #askclaffers” interesting question…

@vintagefeathers: @samclaflin favorite THG book? #AskClafflins” I love all three equally. Amazing journey.

@_KayleighWright: @samclaflin If the hunger games were real would you ever volunteer for anyone. If so who :) #askclaffers” everyone I love

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Interview and BRoll Videos of Jennifer Lawrence, Sam Claflin and Director Francis Lawrence at the Cannes Festival

Watch the videos below and find out how our favorite Catching Fire movie cast Jennifer Lawrence and Sam Claflin talks about the movie and their experiences in attending the festival.

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Cannes Film Fest Photos of the Cast of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Our favorite cast of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss), Liam Hemsworth (Gale), and Sam Claflin (Finnick) were at the Cannes Film Festival. They were joined by director Francis Lawrence for the event. Take a look at the photos below - from the red carpet to the after party. I don't own any of these photos.

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Sam Claflin Gets Catching Fire Injury on Set

According to an Entertainment Weekly (EW) interview with Alan Ritchson (Gloss), Sam Claflin(Finnick) has broke his arm during a practice or rehearsal for a scene in Catching Fire. According to him:

"Sam got hurt the worst. He broke his hand doing a stunt."

"It was in rehearsal, so we weren't even shooting. He broke it on the stunt guy, warming up. I was standing right next to him. It was tough to watch."

... took it like a champ—he took it and kept moving."

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Sam Claflin Has Seen the Trailer for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

In a recent interview during the Jameson Empire Awards 2013 (he was the presentor for the Best Female Newcomer award), Sam gushes about seeing the trailer of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. See the transcript from the interview below:

What did you see?

I have not seen … I’ve seen a trailer … maybe. MAYBE, MAYBE! [Laughs] Maybe I shouldn’t have said that. I’m very very proud of this. It’s one of the things I’m really excited to share with the world! It’s a fantastic feat, I think. Francis Lawrence is truly a wonderful director. So to have his touch on this franchise is a great thing.

What can you say Finnick?

Finnick is a very complex character. From people who have read the books, they’ll know that he has his ups and downs. He’s very much in love with Annie Cresta – this girl who goes crazy from his district. He gets put into the games to protect and preserve Katniss and her reputation. That’s pretty much my role, I’m the good guy.

I hope we get to witness the trailer very soon! Btw, congrats to Jennifer Lawrence for winning the Best Actress award for The Hunger Games!

Thanks thehob.org for the tip!

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Peeta, Gale, and Finnick at the Too Fab's Book Adaptations Hottie List

Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, and Sam Claflin were able to get the #5, #6, and #7 into the list of Hollywood Hotties from book adaptations, respectively. Check them out at Too Fab! Guys from popular YA book to movie adaptations are also there including those from The Mortal Instruments, Harry Potter, The Host, Warm Bodies, Narnia, etc. 

5. Josh Hutcherson as Peeta

6. Liam Hemsworth as Gale

7. Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair

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Catching Fire Will be at the CinemaCon This April; Finnick Will be There

According to our friends at Mockingjay.net, several Lionsgate films (including The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) will be at the upcoming CinemaCon on April 18, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Reportedly, Sam Claflin, who plays the very handsome Finnick Odair, will be there for Catching Fire. You can visit the CinemaCon website to register.

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Catching Fire Movie Wallpapers

Hello guys, I just wanted to share to you these wallpapers that I created. I hope you like it. Just click on the image to view it in full size. To download, you can just right click it and save.

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Capitol Couture Portraits of Peeta, Gale and Finnick for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Here you go - presenting Peeta Mellark and Gale Hawthorne, a.k.a. the guys who torn Katniss Everdeen's heart in "The Hunger Games" trilogy. I mean, who would not resist the charms of these two? Oh yeah here's the addition. The stunning heartthrob of the Capitol and the whole Panem - Finnick Odair! 

Anyway, Lionsgate presents you Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne and Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair. 

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