New 'Mockingjay Part 1' Behind The Scenes Clip - How Effie Made it To Mockingjay

PopSugar has another new clip from the Mockingjay Part 1 special features, The Mockingjay Lives: The Making of MJ1 (8-Part Documentary) which is available on the iTunes HD download and will be included with the blu-ray editions ofMockingjay Part 1. 

This new clip goes behind the scenes of the film, out on DVD on March 6, featuring never-before-seen interviews with director Francis Lawrence, producer Nina Jacobson, and Elizabeth Banks (aka Effie Trinket) that explain how Effie made it to Mockingjay Part 1. 

Mockingjay Part 1 is now available for digital download. Find all the info you need on where to get it HERE. Mockingjay Part 1 will be released on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD on March 6. More info and where to buy HERE. 

Deleted Scene From 'Mockingjay Part 1' Katniss Gets an Effie Makeover

Effie to the rescue in this new deleted scene from Mockingjay Part 1 thanks to Vulture! Effie (Elizabeth Banks) does some quick work on Katniss' (Jennifer Lawrence) face, and reminds us why we're so glad she's playing a bigger part in the final 2 Mockingjay films. 

Mockingjay Part 1 is available digitally on Feb. 17, before being released on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD on March 6. More info and where to buy HERE. 

Happy Birthday Elizabeth Banks!

Happy Birthday to our amazing Effie Trinket, Elizabeth Banks! We can't imagine a more perfect Effie.

I fought really hard to play Effie. I absolutely loved her and I knew I would have a lot of fun with her. She's a role that you sort of dream about."

Coming Soon! Tim Palen: Photographs From The Hunger Games

Coming soon! A new and sure-to-be stunning book of portrait photographs from The Hunger Games frachise by Lionsgate CMO, Marketing campaign guru and photographer extrordinaire, Tim Palen.

Click for larger sizeMr. Palen posted the teaser above to his instagram yesterday. The copy reads: 

In exclusive collaboration with Lionsgate, Assouline presents Tim Palen: Photographs From The Hunger Games. Compiled in one deluxe volume, Palen's portraits capture each character with striking intimacy and transform the high-octane adventure of the films into exquisite visual art. Through Palen's unique lens, characters become icons, immortalized as the beloved characters the world has embraced.

We'll let you know as soon as there is more information on a release date and where to find the book. This is definitely on our must-have list! 

Update on Tue, January 13, 2015 by PanemPropaganda

The Hunger Games posted this blurb to their social media accounts this week! So now we know the release will be in June, and that we're going to get a peek at Mockingjay Part 2 - hooray!

Coming June 2015, uncover never-before seen photographs from The Hunger Games film franchise as well as a glimpse at ‪Mockingjay‬ Part 2

Elizabeth Banks on Conan

Elizabeth Banks made an appearance on Conan last night and she talked about nudity, feminism, her husband's possible man-crush on Tom Brady and an awkward stripper encounter in college. Oh, Elizabeth! Hilarious , as usual. 

Elizabeth Banks on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Elizabeth Banks stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to do a little Mockingjay Part 1 press. Check out the video from her appearance on the show. 

Jennifer Lawrence is Elizabeth Banks' First Female Badass on "Ask A Badass"

Here’s the situation: Elizabeth Banks' new #AskABadass video is with Jennifer Lawrence. Another situation: The wait is almost over. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 is in theaters this Friday.

FIRST Female Badass Coming Soon to "Ask A Badass" With Elizabeth Banks

Stay tuned to Elizabeth Banks' youtube channel for her first ever FEMALE Ask A Badass guest next week. Wonder who it is???

Make sure to subscribe to Elizabeth's YouTube channel to be one of the first to see this BADASS. And thank you, Elizabeth for providing us with this exclusive gif! You can see more gifs from this episode at select fan sites.