Nelson Ascencio Shares 'Catching Fire' BTS Photos

Arriving at Katniss' house VV. Bruce Bundy, Nelson and Jennifer LawrenceNelson Ascencio shared some behind the scenes snaps from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on his Facebook page today ahead of his appearance on the On The Set With Jasper radio show. Nelson (Flavius) with Bruce Bundy (Octavia) and Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss above, and Bruce and Nelson enter Victors Village below. FYI, Bruce Bundy used to be known as Brooke Bundy.

We'll update with the audio of the radio show as soon as it's posted.

Kids Wish Network Grants Teen's Wish To Visit The 'Catching Fire' Set

How about a great story for your Good Friday? A new photo from the set of Catching Fire hit the internet today, and it has a lovely story to go with it. Read about Marisa Tran's set visit, made possible by Kids Wish Network:

As Marisa Tran was stuck in the hospital recovering from rounds of chemotherapy, there was one book series that she loved to repeatedly read cover-to-cover, The Hunger Games. The teen easily related to Katniss’s bravery and strong nature, two things Marisa needed to help her through the devastating treatment required to fight off her life-threatening illness. When she was well enough, Kids Wish Network wouldn’t think of a better way to show her some support than by granting her wish to visit the set of the series second book and movie, Catching Fire.

Marisa was diagnosed with both acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in 2011. Having both life-threatening conditions is a very rare occurrence, and Marisa started treatment immediately. In October of 2011, she underwent her first bone marrow transplant then began chemotherapy for each diagnosis separately. The teen spent over six months in the hospital recovering, most of the time in an isolation unit as her immune system was extremely compromised.

When she was discharged, there was nothing to stop her, or Kids Wish Network, from granting her wish. Marisa and her family enjoyed an all-expense paid wish trip to Atlanta to visit the set of “Catching Fire” during filming. Her favorite part was meeting the amazing cast, including stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson, and Liam Hemsworth.

Jena Malone Posts A Johanna Selfie to Her Instagram

Jena Malone posted this self-portrait from the Catching Fire set to her instagram yesterday with the caption:

Johanna Mason self portrait in the bathroom of my trailer. On the set of Catching Fire. So excited for the next two installments. When the world turns completely upside down :)

We're excited too, Jena!

New 'Catching Fire' Stills

Check out some new stills from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Wait, haven't I seen these before, you ask? Well, sort of. They are new angles on a few of the stills that have been previously released. Enjoy!

Source: MockingjayUpdates

'Catching Fire' Is The Biggest Digital Launch in Lionsgate's History

Congrats to Lionsgate on the huge success of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital HD! The company announced today that they sold an estimated 3.9 million DVD and Blu-Ray units in the first weekend, increasing almost 40% over The Hunger Games.

The press release:

Lionsgate (LGF), a leading global entertainment company, announced today that the global blockbuster Hunger Games franchise continued to gain momentum as The Hunger Games: Catching Fire sold an estimated 3.9 million DVD and Blu-ray units in its first weekend of North American release and had the biggest digital launch in the Company's history with opening weekend digital sales increasing nearly 40% over the first Hunger Games film.

The record digital performance was driven by #1 openings on all major digital platforms, including iTunes, Xbox, Amazon, Vudu, Comcast Xfinity, Verizon FiOS, Google Play and Sony Entertainment Network, among others. Higher-margin Blu-Ray titles surged to 50% of all packaged media sales of Catching Fire in its opening weekend compared to 35% of packaged media sales of the first Hunger Games film.

"This is a monster opening and a tremendous result for the second film in a franchise, underscoring the enormous momentum of The Hunger Games films," said Ron Schwartz , Lionsgate President and General Manager of Home Entertainment Sales & Distribution. "Opening weekend packaged media sales of Catching Fire were comparable to the first Hunger Games title released nearly two years ago while digital sales grew by nearly 40%. With strong increases in digital revenue and Blu-Ray accounting for 50% of packaged media sales, the opening weekend performance is driving significant margin growth and is a testament to the strength of the franchise."

"We opened Catching Fire on nearly 20 digital platforms, including six that have launched since the home entertainment debut of the first Hunger Games film in 2012, and it was number one on almost all of them," said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution Jim Packer. "The broad demographic appeal of The Hunger Games franchise uniquely positions it for this surge in digital ownership."

Thanks to our friends at QuarterQuell.org for the heads up and the photo!

New 'Catching Fire' Behind The Scenes Photo: Jena Malone and Francis Lawrence

Check out a brand new behind the scenes photo from the set of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Jena Malone and Francis Lawrence look ready to film the chariot scene or the infamous elevator scene. It's one of our first really good looks at Jena's District 7 Lumber costume, which was designed by Trish Summerville.

Three NEW 'Catching Fire' Behind The Scenes Set Photos

Fan Voice debuted some never-before-seen Catching Fire set photos today. Check out some behind the scenes action from the set of the film featuring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson and Francis Lawrence. Click the images below to view full size.

Trish Summerville Shares a 'Catching Fire' Set Photo of Elizabeth Banks as Effie

Catching Fire costume designer Trish Summerville shared a great behind the scenes set photo of Elizabeth Banks as Effie on her instagram yesterday.

Banks is wearing what they called Effie's "Snow Queen" outfit and looks like she's ready to head to the set.

Summerville is up for a Costume Designer's Guild Award for Catching Fire tonight. Good luck, Trish!