The Hunger Games Stage Adaptation Heading to London's West End Fall 2024

The Hunger Games first ever stage adaptation is heading to London's West End in Fall 2024. Suzanne Collins is collaborating on the project, and the show will be based on the first book, according to a press release today.

Conor McPherson, an Olivier Award-winning Irish playwright, has adapted Collins' novel and the movie into the upcoming theatrical production directed by Matthew Dunster.

 "In a world where the truth itself seems increasingly up for grabs, The Hunger Games beautifully expresses values of resilience, self-reliance, and independent moral inquiry for younger people especially," McPherson said in the statement. "This is turbo-charged storytelling of the highest order, and I'm hugely excited to bring it to a new generation of theatergoers and Suzanne Collins' longstanding and devoted fans."

Collins said she was "very excited to collaborate with the amazing team" for the production.

No word on casting the adaptation, which will highlight The Hunger Games reluctant hero Katniss Everdeen, made famous by Jennifer Lawrence on the big screen (not to mention Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark and Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne, among others).

Dunster said in the release that McPherson's play honors "the voice of Katniss Everdeen so rigorously." The play will follow the 24 young tributes pitted against each other in a televised battle for their lives by the ruthless Capitol and the following Katniss-inspired rebellion.

"This is theatre. It's The Hunger Games in the theatre," Dunster said in the release.

Head to The Hunger Games Onstage for more info and to sign up for updates.

The Hunger Games Returns to Theaters for 2 Days Only!

The Hunger Games returns to theaters nationwide for two days only on October 15 and 18! There will be an exclusive, never-before-seen look at The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes after the film. The runtime of the re-release is 2hrs 40 minutes and the runtime of The Hunger Games is 2hrs 22 minutes, so we could be getting 18 minutes of exclusive footage at the re-release event!

You can order your tickets through Fathom Events or check your local theaters. 

New Set Photos From The Hunger Games + Lionsgate Live Movie Event

Lionsgate opened up their secret vault of Hunger Games goodies yesterday and unearthed some awesome, never before seen set photos from The Hunger Games first film. 

 

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A New Mockingjay Part 2 Preview Will Air Tonight on FOX Sports During The World Series

Are you planning on watching game 1 of the World Series tonight? Well, you'll be getting a little Mockingjay Part 2 preview along with your baseball! Exciting!! The game starts at 7:30pmET on Fox Sports. Baseball games are usually about 3 hours long. No word what time the preview clip will air within the game. 

TONIGHT - Don't miss the new #MockingjayPart2 preview “Epic Finale” during Game 1 of the World Series on @FOXSports! pic.twitter.com/bIMIY5X27A

— Mockingjay - Part 2 (@TheHungerGames) October 27, 2015

This seems like it might be the TV spot that leaked online the other day, especially since the text "Epic Finale" was part of that leaked clip.

We'll post the new spot/preview here as soon as it's online! 

'Mockingjay Part 2' Mural in Los Angeles

Lionsgate CMO and photographer extrordinaire, Tim Palen posted this image of an awesome Mockingjay Part 2 mural to his instagram last night. The mural is up on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles for any of those lucky enough to be in the area.

It's sure to be up through the release of Mockingjay Part 2 in theaters. Let us know if you get a chance to see it in person! We'll definitely be taking a peek at it when we head to L.A. for the Mockingjay Part 2 premiere. 

Thanks to PanemUpdates for spotting it first! 

Stunning New 'Mockingjay Part 2' Poster

There's a gorgeous new Mockingjay Part 2 IMAX poster today thanks to WIRED. From WIRED.com:

The latest poster for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 is both an in-world propaganda image for Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and her rebellion against the Capitol, and an advertisement for the movie franchise’s final chapter.

It also, through beautiful design, sends some interesting signals for fans of both the film franchise and Suzanne Collins’ book series. The most obvious, of course, is the prevalence of roses, which symbolize the Capitol’s President Snow (Donald Sutherland). The leader of Panem always wears white roses and leaves them as threats for Katniss. He also, as we learned in Mockingjay Part 1, uses them to cover up the fact that he smells like blood from years spent poisoning people.

Blood red is the only other color on this poster besides black and white, and you’ll notice it drips from the petals surrounding Katniss’ eye—the one that she uses to aim her bow and arrow and the one that is trained on Snow. Their final face-off is coming, but as this poster warns, nothing can prepare you for the end.

What do you think of this new poster, tributes?

New 'Mockingjay Part 2' Clip Features Star Squad in The Capitol

There's a new Mockingjay Part 2 clip that came out today with the purchase of your Mockingjay Part 2 advance tickets from Fandango. The clip features Katniss, Finnick, Gale and the rest of Star Squad getting orders from Boggs. I don't know about you, but the Finnick bit just about killed me. 

Katniss greets Finnick

Get all the details on where to buy your MJ2 tickets here.

New "Faces of The Revolution" Mockingjay Part 2 Character Posters Are Here!

Never before have I felt so compelled to paint my face. Check out the EPIC new "Faces of The Revolution" Mockingjay Part 2 character posters and then excuse me while I go paint a big Mockingjay on my face with red lipstick..

Katniss Everdeen

She is the rudder of our ship, the shepherd of our flock, our light in the darkness. A vision of strength and vitality, Katniss Everdeen is the symbol of hope that will lead us into the new Panem. She is the spark that lights this Revolution. She is the one that unites us all. She is the Mockingjay.

Peeta Mellark

We honor Peeta Mellark, as he stands for the enrichment of the body and soul of Panem. No stranger to sacrifice, the Baker’s son has never ceased to give even when he had none. So must we look to him as we build our communities and learn to thrive together.

Prim Everdeen

Synonymous with compassion and caregiving is the beloved Primrose Everdeen, sister of the Mockingjay. Not only does she possess the ability to heal our wounded and the kindness of heart to do so, she proves that patience and understanding are virtues we must all strive for. When we feel selfish, may we look to her for inspiration.

Gale Hawthorne

Strategic thinking is our greatest defense against a surmounting threat. In Gale Hawthorne, we see a compassionate guardian, one who will safeguard the freedoms we stand for. Protection is what District 13 prides itself on, and something we must all honor as we march toward our brighter future.

Finnick Odair

To members of the Revolution, Finnick Odair is a symbol of the love that binds us all. True love takes many forms; it has the power to motivate and the ability to unite. Finnick reminds us to keep our hearts open, so we may fill them with a reason to keep going.

Johanna Mason

Strength, determination and vigor. As we look forward to the next chapter in Panem, we look to those equipped with the will to make it great. We salute, Johanna Mason, for her strong will, purposeful defiance and for never failing to stand up for what she believes in.

Cressida

We salute the visionary Cressida, for her unwavering dedication to the truth. Her commitment to capturing the world around us allows us to bear witness to the horrors we all face. We must seek the truth wherever we can, and in doing so become more honest and true.

Boggs

As we combat the forces against us, we must remember we are fighting for something larger than ourselves and our own lives. Boggs reminds us of the honor in the fight, the principles that fuel us and the loyalty that will define us. Here’s to Boggs, a true Pillar of the new Panem.