'Mockingjay Part 1' Score to Be Released Nov 24 Including Jennifer Lawrence Acapella Piece

The following is *spoilery* so heads up if you want to be completely surprised by Mockingjay Part 1, the Score, and a major element from the film. 

An industry newsletter from Universal Music Group has hit the web today, including some awesome details on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Score. The score is to be released on November 24th.

James Newton Howard is the score composer for this upcoming score soundtrack for The Hunger Games Score: Mockingjay Part 1. Howard has previously been the score composer for The Hunger Games: Original Motion Picture Score and The Hunger Games Catching Fire: Original Motion Picture Score. The score features an a capella piece performed by Jennifer Lawrence. The melody was written by The Lumineers. In the film, "The Hanging Tree" starts as an a capella performance by Katniss (Jen Lawrence). She is joined first by birds (Mockingjays), then groups of rebels as the song morphs more into score. James adds choir and orchestra and it builds to an amazing crescendo with an enormous action shot. It's a huge musical moment on the film. It also appears as second end title spot, after "Yellow Flicker Beat."

This newsletter is the same place we found out about the Lorde music video for "Yellow Flicker Beat" (it was supposed to be released yesterday - but wasn't). So, things ARE clearly subject to change. But Nina Jacobson has already commented similarly on The Hanging Tree scene in Mockingjay Part 1 in the filmmaker roundtable inside the first issue of The Hunger Games Exclusive:

I'm excited about what Francis Lawrence and [screenwriter] Peter Craig dreamed up for 'The Hanging Tree.' [They] came up with an incredible way of turning a powerful moment in the book into great big cinema."

Thanks SO much to our friends at QuarterQuell.org for the tip!

Whole Foods Whole Planet's "Courage of One" Campaign Has Launched

Whole Foods' Whole Planet "Courage of One" Campaign has launched.  Register with your email address, then complete a number of different activities and earn points. The participant with the most points on November 3rd, 2014, wins the grand prize:

Two premiere tickets to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I in Los Angeles + travel + accommodation

After that prize is awarded, there are a number of other prizes to be won through December 15th, including a $1,000 Whole Foods Market gift card, Mockingjay Part 1 Katniss posters, Mockingjay pins and tons more stuff from Whole Foods. 

There are MANY creative ways to earn points in the contest, so head to the Whole Planet Courage of One page and get crackin'! The contest is open to US and Canadian residents, with details on the UK "coming soon." 

See what the Capitol is hiding in Hack #5 - Sync your mobile device at District13.CO.IN

Traitor or Victim - well, WE know the truth. See what The Capitol is hiding when you sync your mobile device at District13.co.in. Or go to m.district13.co.in on your mobile device and complete hack #5.

We'll give you a hint about what they're hiding - a transcript of Peeta's script for his "candid" interview with Caesar Flickerman. Poor Peeta!

CMI Publicity Division - Confidential - For Peeta Mellark

The following document must be memorized for your upcoming television appearance. You MUST maintain composure and appear calm. DO NOT deviate from the script.

00:01 Reserved for pleasantries, Caesar will lead.

3:05 Caesar will ask about the specifics of Beete's plan in the Quarter Quell. Discuss your state of mind and protecting Katniss.

5:45 Caesar will ask about Katniss and how she appeared to have "sabotaged" the games.

6:05 INSIST she was following Beetee's plan and had nothing to do with a rebellion. Deny the existance of a rebellion.

8:05 Caesar will ask your opinion on rumors of unrest in the districts.

8:25 Remain cooperative and speak about the need for peace

9:35 Caesar will ask, "You're calling for a cease-fire?"

9:45 Respond with the following statement VERBATIM: I'm asking people to think. I'm asking everyone to stop the senseless violence. This isn't the path to change or justice.

10:25 caesar will thank you for your time.
SIGN OFF

New Still of Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket in 'Mockingjay Part 1'

Effie still courtesy effiefuckingtrinket.tumblr.com

There's a new - and FABULOUS - still of Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket in Mockingjay Part 1 in the November issue of Elle Magazine (US version). Elizabeth is featured in Elle's Women in Hollywood issue, where Liz talks about career highs AND lows:

On if she ever had a career low: “There were a couple of auditions…one of them for a slasher film. I was going to be naked and get my neck slashed in a bathtub. I was like, I might be broke right now, but I’ll figure out another way to pay the rent.”

Thanks to ElizabethBanksFans for discovering the beauty that is this new still first, and to effiefuckingtrinket on tumblr for the gorgeous HQ version!

New 'Mockingjay Part 1' Mobile Game "Panem Rising" Coming in November

There's a new Mockingjay Part 1 mobile game in town. Just announced today - pre-register now for the official The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 mobile game, "Panem Rising" (coming in November), and you'll get a free Katniss card.  Register at www.panemrising.com I did, but I haven't yet received my "Katniss card." I'll update here when I do! 

'Mockingjay Part 1' World Premiere Press Tour Plans Announced

 

According to a press release, Lionsgate has plans for a World Press Tour to premiere The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, with stops in London, New York and Los Angeles. 

Read on for the details:

Lionsgate has unveiled release plans for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 in the UK and North America.

The film, the third in the global blockbuster Hunger Games film franchise, opens in theatres worldwide on Nov 21 and will hold its world premiere in London on Nov 10.

The cast including Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, director Francis Lawrence and producers Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik, will embark on a world press tour with stops in London, New York and Los Angeles.

Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Natalie Dormer, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland will join the delegation in London for the film’s UK world premiere in Leicester Square.

All of the cast will reconvene for the Los Angeles premiere, which will take place on Nov 17 at the Nokia Live Theater.

We also know that there are planned events in Madrid and Berlin on November 11th.  

Update on Mon, October 20, 2014 by PanemPropaganda

UPDATE!

TheHungerGamesItalia has gotten their hands on a media alert for the London Mockingjay Part 1 premiere. The alert says that there will be a Yahoo live stream of the London World Premiere and confirms some of the time and details. Check it out below:

We don't have direct confirmation from Lionsgate on the validity of this media alert, so we'll treat it as a very likely rumor until they confirm the details.

Sam Claflin Will Attend the 'Mockingjay Part 1' Premiere in Madrid Nov 11

eOne Films announced today that Sam Claflin will attend the Madrid premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 at Callao City Lights on November 11th. While they are calling it a premiere, Sam is the only cast member confirmed for the event.

Read about the Mockingjay Part 1 World Press Tour premiere events HERE. 

Buy Mockingjay Part 1 Advance Tickets October 29th For a Chance to Win a Trip to the London Premiere

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 advance tickets go on sale October 29th!

Lionsgate announced today that fans in the U.S. who purchase Mockingjay Part 1 tickets on Fandango October 29th during the first 24 hours of advance sales will be entered for a chance to win a trip to the London Mockingjay Part 1 Premiere.

Another good reason to get your tickets early: all purchases on AMCTheaters.com, Cinemark.com, Fandango.com, and MovieTickets.com in the first 24 hours will receive a free download of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on VUDU.