The Hunger Games Explorer Reveals #TickTock12 'Catching Fire' Advance Ticket Sales

The mysterious Tick Tock Countdown that started yesterday at The Hunger Games Explorer has revealed it's first strike, #TickTock12: Advance Catching Fire ticket sales start October 1st and you could win an Atlas original lyric sheet handwritten by Chris Martin.

From The Hunger Games Explorer:

#TickTock12 - To kick off our 12 Week #TickTock Countdown until The Hunger Games: Catching Fire hits theaters, Lionsgate has announced that movie tickets will be on sale beginning OCTOBER 1st at 9am PT/12pm ET! Listen to the world debut of Coldplay's new track “ATLAS” today, from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Soundtrack, then share the link for a chance to win the original lyric sheet handwritten by Chris Martin & an exclusive #TickTock12 badge! ENTER HERE

Catching Fire tickets will be available for sale from Fandango and Movie Tickets.com on Tuesday, October 1st at 9amPT/12pmET.

Pre-Order The 'Catching Fire' Soundtrack & Download "Atlas" Instantly

Coldplay released Atlas today - the first single from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Soundtrack. If you pre-order the Catching Fire soundtrack now you can download Atlas instantly!

There are several different soundtrack bundle options including a $49.98 deluxe bundle that includes an exclusive The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 24"x36" Poster (while supplies last). Order by October 27, 2013 for the opportunity to have your name printed on the poster along with other fans! All orders also include an instant download of Coldplay's Atlas.

Check out all the pre-order options HERE.

 Thanks to The Hob for the tip!

Coldplay's "Atlas" Official Lyric Video

The official lyric video for "Atlas" was released in conjunction with the song's radio premiere this morning. The first song from the Catching Fire soundtrack, Coldplay's "Atlas" is now available for download in the iTunes store.

Buy The Authentic 'Catching Fire' Tribute Training Outfits by Lucas Hugh

You too can look like a tribute in training - but it's certainly going to cost you! For £550.00 (about 860.00 US) you can purchase the complete Catching Fire tribute training outfit designed by Lucas Hugh and used in the film's training scenes.

The description on the Lucas Hugh website:

Get the Tribute Look for less (yes it really says this), comprised all of your favourite pieces from the Catching Fire collection, including the Prince Albert Jacket, Speke Tank, Dial Crop Top and Dial Capri's.

You ARE able to purchase the pieces individually, and prices start at £85.00 (133.00 US) for the crop top.

VIDEO: Ed Sheeran Confirms He's NOT on The 'Catching Fire' Soundtrack

Ed Sheeran spoke with Click 98.9 before his gig in Seattle last Saturday night, and he confirms that he wrote and pitched three songs for the Catching Fire soundtrack but they were all turned down. Boo! It turns out the rumors were NOT true this time around.

Ed talks about the Catching Fire Soundtrack at the 3:48 mark:

Thanks to The Hob for finding this video!

Jeffrey Wright on 'Catching Fire' and It's Importance to the Fans - He REALLY Gets Us!

Our friends at The Hob found a great interview from HuffPost Live with our Beetee, Jeffrey Wright, talking about Catching Fire and the deep meaning it has to the fans - and fansites - he spoke with at Comic Con.

Jeffrey Wright:

It's been a fantastic experience and as a matter of fact, when I finish Boardwalk we're going to go back in and start filming the next installments. But Catching Fire, which is the second of the books, comes out Thanksgiving and it's an EPIC, epic story. It does have all the bells and whistles. It's big budget stuff, but at the same time there are some interesting themes being addressed, particularly for younger audiences.

We went out to Comic Con and promoted the trailer, and I had the opportunity to talk to some of the more enthusiastic fans who've set up some of the websites, and they're hardcore. It was great because I asked each of them, 'Why are you so passionate about this stuff?' Each of them had an individual answer unique to their own experiences. You know, some of it was political, some of it was because they were drawn to this strong female hero at the center of it. Some of it was because they found themselves in some of the other characters who had struggles that were similar to their own. But it wasn't superficial, it was all very personal and I think that's exciting. You have big budget, thrilling film making but you also have elements that touch people in very honest ways, and I'm all for it.

Tick Tock Countdown at The Hunger Games Explorer

Something new is brewing at The Hunger Games Explorer! The Tick Tock Countdown has it's first reveal tomorrow at 10:00amPT/1pmET.

Pre-Order The 'Catching Fire' US Weekly Special Issue

Thanks to our good friends at The Hob, we've just found out that US Weekly will release a Special Issue on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and you can pre-order it now from Barnes & Noble for $10.79. The issue will be released on November 1st. Last year, US Weekly did a Special Issue for The Hunger Games and it was filled with behind the scenes info, posters and tons of photos - well worth the price.