There's a new Mockingjay Part 1 still in the Holiday Movie Preview issue of Entertainment Weekly (digital edition is out now). Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Paylor (Patina Miller), Boggs (Mahershala Ali), and Pollux (Elden Henson) trudging through District 8.
The still is a part of the Holiday Movie Preview calendar in the issue and there's no other article relating to the film in the magazine except a little blurb in an interview with Julianne Moore:
Director Francis Lawrence cast Moore as rebel president Alma Coin in next month's The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 immediately after she approached him about the part. "Once we knew she wanted it, that was it - done," Lawrence says. Moore, who was introduced to the book trilogy through her kids, 12 and 16, then worked with Lawrence to develop the character beyond what was in Suzanne Collins' novel.
Episode 1 of Capitol TV's new series, District Voices is now LIVE! We're pretty stunned at the production quality and creativity that went into this new collaboration between Lionsgate and Google.
Check out Rob and Corinne from Threadbanger, I mean District 8:
Who knew Peacekeeper uniforms were so versatile? Discover another side to District 8 with Rob & Corinne, as they demonstrate the many possibilities for excess textile materials and resins, only on CapitolTV.
The Upson Post has some great new shots of the Mockingjay location shoot at Martha Mills in Thomaston, GA on their Facebook page. It definitely looks like a battle scene in District 8 is being filmed. The Upson Post said that "impressive, dark smoke rose above the shooting location several different times throughout the day today... See more here
It's official! Patina Miller has been cast as Commander Paylor in 'Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2.'Patina Miller is best known for her stage roles such as Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act. She won the Tony for her lead role in Pippin.
Patina Miller in costume for Sister Act. NOW we can see Paylor!Commander Paylor is from District 8, and Katniss first meets her when they go to the hospital in D8 to film an Airtime Assault propo. Spoiler ALERT: She eventually becomes President of Panem.
From Mockingjay:
She looks young to be a commander. Early thirties. But there's an authoritative tone to her voice that makes you feel her appointment wasn't arbitrary.
The lovely and kick-ass (check out her stunt reel below!) Elena Sanchez plays Cecelia in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and Desde Hollywood sat down with her to discuss the movie and her career as a stunt woman and actress.
What attracted you to the risky business of performing stunts?
Doing stunts is basically like being a professional athlete. When I stopped competing gymnastics after college I was looking to fill the hole that left in my life. I started acting and going to drama school. Stunts then gave me a reason to keep training, stay in shape, and continue performing!
What was your reaction when you found out that you had been cast in Catching Fire?
To be honest, I didn’t really believe it until my first day on set. When I got the call, after about five minutes of hyperventilating, I told myself not to get too excited. In this business there are a lot of disappointments. I kept thinking they had made some kind of mistake and were going to find someone else!
In what ways can you relate to ‘Cecelia’, your character?
Since Cecelia is only mentioned a few times in the book, the love she has for her children that are taken away from her as she is chosen for The Hunger Games kind of becomes a defining characteristic. I have never had to make that kind of sacrifice, but love for people, the world, and life is one of the most important philosophies I live by. I tried to relate to her by thinking about what it would be like to give up some of the most important things in my life, but knowing that it was for a greater cause.
How did the established actors welcome a newcomer like yourself?
On every movie I’ve been on I’ve had the honor of working with people who are extremely talented and have been in the business for years, if not decades. Every day on set is like being in a classroom, I learn so much from them. Not once have I come across someone who was not welcoming! I have been very blessed.
How well would Elena Sanchez do in a “Hunger Games-like” event?
Well, it would all depend on my competition. But beware! I can climb on things, swing from trees, and flip around… AND I have been working on my Ninja skills!
Many thanks to Elena Sanchez for this exclusive interview (in Spanish here)!
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