Samsung Announces Final 'Mockingjay Part 2' Trailer Will Preview At Best Buy Oct 2-4

UPDATED! Samsung has announced on their website that the final trailer for Mockingjay Part 2 will be previewed in US Best Buy stores October 2-4:

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE FINAL TRAILER ONLY AT A BEST BUY NEAR YOU FROM 10/2 – 10/4 and be the first to try The Hunger Games Virtual Reality Experience and Mockingjay App.

From October 2-4, fans who visit the Samsung Experience Shops inside more than 1,000 Best Buy locations can view a never-before-seen final Mockingjay Part 2 trailer on the Galaxy Tab S2, get a sneak peek at an immersive The Hunger Games virtual reality experience with Samsung Gear VR and check out the exclusive new Mockingjay app. Additionally, consumers who purchase the Galaxy Tab S2 will be given a digital download of the first three films in the Hunger Games franchise

The Samsung Gear VR headset will be priced at $99 and work with the full slate of 2015 Samsung Galaxy phones: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, S6 and S6 Edge. Lionsgate is partnering with Samsung and Oculus to bring The Hunger Games to Gear VR. 

You can find a Best Buy near you on the Samsung website. 

UPDATE: The Hunger Games Virtual Reality Experience in New York City:

In addition, During October 9-11, The Hunger Games Virtual Reality Experience (powered by Samsung) premieres in its entirety at an event in New York City.  Fans will be taken on a 6-minute, 360-degree immersive journey through some of the defining moments of The Hunger Games film franchise using the Samsung Gear VR headset. The VR experience takes viewers through Katniss’ journey throughout the The Hunger Games series.

UPDATE: The Samsung Presence at the MockingjayPart 2 Premiere in Los Angeles:

Also noted in a press release on 9/29/15: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 will have its US premiere in Los Angeles November 16th. On the red carpet, Samsung will have an exclusive fan bleacher section to reward "certain Galaxy owners" and The Hunger Games fans with experiencing the premiere.

This sounds to us like the L.A. premiere will be the same protocol as last year: no fan camp, possibly an opportunity for fans to access the premiere via Samsung contests, owners opportunities, purchases, or a line-up the day of the premiere. We will update you with any confirmation as we get it.

We will be at a Best Buy location bright and early on Friday AM, of course. 

What do you think, tributes?

Jennifer Lawrence's "Hometown Hero" Banner Revealed in Downtown Louisville

Louisville native Jennifer Lawrence received special recognition in downtown Louisville on Saturday morning. A “Hometown Hero” banner honoring Jen was revealed at the Kentucky Center for The Performing Arts. The banner was made possible by a group of young fans calling themselves Lawrence's Ladies. They raised money for the banner by creating a GoFundMe page. The banner is the latest in the Greater Louisville Pride Foundation’s “Louisville’s Hometown Heroes” series. The banners honor famous Louisville natives and events. 

Images thanks to @PhotograTom.

Katniss & Peeta in 'Mockingjay' Are a Question on Geeks Who Drink

Katniss and Peeta in Mockingjay were the subject of a question on episode 10 of the Syfy show Geeks Who Drink. **SPOILERS** DO NOT WATCH if you haven't read the book! But we had to share because it's EVERLARK, people! And we're talking about shipping this week. Could not be more perfect. 

The Hunger Games Arrives on Dubsmash With Chances to Win

The Hunger Games is on Dubsmash! Select your favorite Hunger Games sounds & share yours with #THGDubsmash across social media for the chance to win a Mockingjay Part 2 poster!

UK tributes, there's something special for you. This is the chance you've been waiting for... Head to Dubsmash to record your Hunger Games dub and share it with The Hunger Games UK in the comment box of this post to WIN tickets to the Mockingjay Part 2 premiere, as well as some other incredible prizes! May the odds be ever in your favour. Be sure to read the T&Cs: The contest is open to UK residents 15 and older. 

The Hunger Games Funko Pop Vinyls Are Coming!

We've finally got a good look at the highly anticipated Hunger Games Funko Pop vinyl figures!  The Pops will sell for 9.99 and should be showing up in stores in the next few weeks. They're also available for pre-order here. 

From the Funko Pop blog:

Katniss Everdeen comes in a variety of her most iconic outfits. 

Between her debut as “The Girl On Fire,” the media sensation that
is her wedding dress, the Mockingjay outfit that functions as a symbol of
rebellion against the Capitol, and her standard battle gear,
there’s a Katniss for everyone!

The series also include the nefarious President Snow, illustrious political puppet,
Effie Trinket, and Peeta Mellark, Katniss’ District 12 cohort!

May the odds be ever in your favor!

New Still of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in Mockingjay Part 2 + Sam Claflin Interview in total Film

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There's a beautiful and intense new Mockingjay Part 2 still of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss and a short blurb about the film in Total Film's Winter Preview Edition.

Click for full sizeThere's also a cute little interview with Sam Claflin where they pose film quotes to him as questions. Oh, to have been a fly on the wall at that that infamous old lady strip club....

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New Still of Woody Harrelson in 'Mockingjay Part 2'

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VMAN Magazine's Issue #34 contains a great never-before-seen behind the scenes photo of Woody Harrelson in Mockingjay Part 2!

The copy reads:

Francis Lawrence on Woody Harrelson

I was at dinner when I received a photo of a horribly bloodied Woody on my phone. He had wrecked on his bicycle in some gravel and was in horrible shape. We were in the middle of shooting Mockingjay and he had a scene the next day but his face was damaged. I called immediately and he sounded horrible – weak, worried and a bit blurry. I was truly worried for him and desperately urged him to go to the hospital. There was a moment of silence and then I heard that amazing Woody laugh. It was a joke that he and our makeup team had devised. None of it was real but I bought it. I bought it because he brought the same talent to that joke as he does to his performances. He finds a truth and fills it with vulnerability, unpredictability, gravity and mischief: the perfect ingredients for a great actor (and also a really great joke).

Huge thanks to our follower @RonnieLauth for initially finding this photo and posting the LQ version to twitter! It took quite a while to unearth the actual magazine it was from and then figure out where to purchase and download it. 

Enter To Win a Trip to the 'Mockingjay Part 2' Premiere in London

The Mockingjay Part 2 premiere sweepstakes are starting! Sony Xperia Lounge is giving away a trip for 2 to the London premiere on November 5th, including international flights, hotel, spending money and more. This sweeps is open to international tributes excluding Australia, Brazil and Italy. Sorry, guys. 

Head to Sony Xperia Lounge, sign in, and answer the following question:

Who plays the part of Commander Lyme in the franchise?

Elizabeth Banks

Gwendoline Christie

Natalie Dormer

The winner will be the 20,000th person who submits a valid entry and correctly answers the competition question. You MUST go to Sony Xperia Lounge to enter, kids. The giveaway is sponsored soley by them, NOT US!  

Good luck!