Liam Hemsworth Elizabeth Banks and Francis Lawrence at Cinema Con

Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, and director Francis Lawrence were on hand to present The Hunger Games: Catching Fire teaser trailer at Lionsgate's Cinema Con panel today. While no new footage was presented, we do know that the movie has officially wrapped, and the trailer will premiere in theatres in two weeks, ahead of Iron Man 3. 

Director Francis Lawrence revealed that he was still "furiously" cutting the film. Hemsworth kicked in a vote of confidence. "I know that he's not going to disappoint anyone," he said.

"I think we've actually been able to really ratchet up the emotion and the scope this time," said Francis Lawrence.

Keeping in the vein of Effie, her pragmatic, image-conscious character, Elizabeth Banks gave a nod to the studio's early marketing efforts.

"They're getting really excited," she said of Lionsgate. "They're kicking it into overdrive on this one."

Elizabeth Banks and Liam Hemsworth at Cinema Con 2013

Liam Hemsworth and Francis Lawrence at Cinema Con 2013

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Liam Hemsworth and Alan Ritchson at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

Liam Hemsworth and Alan Ritchson (Gloss) were at the MTV Movie Awards last night. Liam presented the exclusive first look at The Hunger Games: Catching Fire trailer.

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Alan walked the red carpet, and tweeted that we should pay close attention to his red carpet interviews. If they become available, we'll update you here.

Rumor: 'Catching Fire' at Cannes?

Showbiz 411 is reporting that there could be some footage shown and some kind of presentation for Catching Fire at the Cannes Film Festival May 15-26, 2013.

 

From Showbiz 411:

But what else? I can tell you exclusively that at least footage and some kind of presentation will be made for the second chapter of The Hunger Games, called Catching Fire. This is a good way to get newly crowned Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence into Cannes, along with castmates like Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Toby Jones.

This is a rumor until confirmed by Lionsgate. 

Watch: Liam Hemsworth Talks 'Catching Fire' and Jennifer Lawrence

Liam Hemsworth for Bench Clothing

Liam Hemsworth was in Manila, Philippines as an ambassador for Bench Clothing. He talked about The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and confirmed the whipping scene! Gale, we're sorry (but not sorry) to say we're THRILLED we'll get to see one of the most pivotal moments of Catching Fire on screen.

“My character [Gale] gets whipped in this one. So I spent a couple of days on my knees getting whipped, which was pretty horrific.”

On The Hunger Games: Catching Fire:

“There’s a whole lot of great stuff in Catching Fire. The characters are developing more; (director) Francis Lawrence had a whole new take on it.”

Liam also talked about Jennifer Lawrence and confirms what we already know, she's amazing. 

“She’s one of the most energetic, fun-loving people I’ve ever met. Working with her on set is just easy because she’s so good and she’s just won all these huge awards so congratulations to her for that. She’s amazing.”

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Liam Hemsworth Parties the 'Night Before' the Oscars

Jennifer Lawrence wasn't the only Hunger Games star out on the town last night. Liam Hemsworth was spotted at TWO different pre-Oscar events, The 'Night Before' Party, sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter benefiting MPTF, and the Grey Goose Pre-Oscar Party at Chateau Marmont. 

Liam at the 'Night Before' Party looking THRILLED to pose with the Target dog. Liam, Shiloh Fernandez, and Emile Hirsch at the Grey Goose party