Molly Tue, October 27, 2015 A new Mockingjay Part 2 TV spot made it's official debut tonight during game 1 of the World Series on Fox Sports. Check out "Epic Finale" and enjoy that extended Everlark kiss.
Molly Fri, October 23, 2015 ;)
In the article, producer Nina Jacobson talks about the bond the three leads Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth share:
The most heartening thing is to see how close they’ve become with each other. They became a family. They became incredibly close. They grew up together in the way that other people of that age are going to college. Instead they had this experience."
Jacobson says Mockingjay Part 2 is the film "where Katniss takes control of the narrative, where she sets the agenda for the movie. I think for Jen to step into the role as the leader, as the one calling the shots for a good part of the movie, and the attendant burden of that, was something that she was very ready to play."
On recognizing Jennifer Lawrence's star power in the Katniss casting process Jacobson says:
It’s crazy to imagine that yes, there was a moment when Jen Lawrence had to audition for a role, and that’s unimaginable now – and that was not that long ago. But then she came in to audition and the audition was ridiculously moving and made the casting director cry. Nobody was ever going to get that part besides her. Star quality? Yes, of course. She felt like a movie star from the second I saw her in Winter's Bone."
On the possibility of a Hunger Games sequel or prequel, the story is over for Nina Jacobson. For now. "I don't have any idea for how to extend it and I don't have any plans right now. If Suzanne Collins called me up one day and said, 'I have an idea.' I'd be there in a second. But, I would always follow her lead and right now there are no plans. I wouldn't know how to do it myself and I wouldn't want to do it if she didn't. If it didn't come from her."
On the possibility of the inevitable Hunger Games reboot in 20 years, director Francis Lawrence laughs, "The way the business is going now it seems like they would! It's like you would be doing it in less than 20 years."
Jennifer Lawrence says, "Of course they will. I don’t think it’s surreal at all. I think it’s a totally realistic possibility. Good luck to them!"
"I want to play Haymitch, " jokes Josh Hutcherson, "You can be Effie." He turns to Hemsworth, "You can be Snow. The son we didn't know about." Hemsworth grins, running with it, "I'm really bitter towards you guys because of what happened."
Molly Tue, October 20, 2015 ;)
Epix has posted a new series of Mockingjay Part 2 interviews with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Francis Lawrence on their site. There are three short and sweet interviews from the long lead press day back in August. It's exciting to finally see those interviews start to come out!! It's happening!
Molly Fri, October 16, 2015 ;)
Liam Hemsworth is the November cover star of Men's Fitness Magazine. Inside the issue Mr. Handsome man (sorry, after The Muppets he's going to be called that forever. In THAT voice). Inside the issue, Liam briefly touches on Mockingjay Part 2, talks about going vegan like his co-star Woody Harrelson, his newest rescue dog, and reveals his hidden talent is painting! Who knew?
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On Gale's expanded role in Mockingjay Part 2:
The movies are always played through the eyes of Katniss [Jennifer Lawrence]. But this last one is more of an ensemble, I would say. There’s this squad that gets sent into the Capitol—which is me, Jennifer, Josh [Hutcherson], and then a few other people—and most of the film is centered around us. I’d say it’s the most fast-paced and action-packed film out of all of them. It feels like you’re in the middle of a battle the whole time. Part 1 was more talking about what was going to happen. Now it feels like you’re in the middle of the battle the whole time. It’s really fun.
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I’m really not a serious guy. I feel like I’m a pretty positive influence on a lot of people in my life, and I try to be healthy and try to help the world as much as I can. I’m a complete goofball—I’m not at all a cool guy. My brothers used to call me “Diplodocus,” which is a large dinosaur. A large slow-moving dinosaur.
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Men's Fitness is on newsstands now. Read the full Men's Fitness November 2015 cover story here. Download the issue here.
Scans thanks to msuniquepearl on tumblr!
Molly Thu, October 15, 2015 ;)
A fan-fueled television special on one of the most successful global film franchises of all-time, The Hunger Games, will premiere on Pop with JET TO THE SET: THE HUNGER GAMES on Thursday, October 29 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT.
Hosted by TV personality Carly Steel (CBS’ “Entertainment Tonight”) and Hollywood insider and style guru Laurie Feltheimer (“Hot in Hollywood”), JET TO THE SET: THE HUNGER GAMES is a mix of travel, adventure and pop culture. Filmed in Atlanta, the primary location of The Hunger Games films, the show will feature behind-the-scenes access to set locations, including The Victor’s Training Center, President Snow’s Mansion and the 75th Hunger Games Cornucopia. Viewers will witness Laurie’s incredible transformation to Effie Trinket with make-up and special effects, and watch Carly perfect her archery skills.
The one hour special will also include a never before seen clip from Mockingjay Part 2, as well as exclusive interviews with lead cast members Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth.
JET TO THE SET: THE HUNGER GAMES will also feature special appearances by Patina Miller (Commander Paylor) and more who give us the authentic lowdown on Atlanta.
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Molly Thu, October 15, 2015 ;)
Exciting news! Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth will be honored at the classic hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood.
Many thousands of Hollywood’s elite have graced the halls of the TCL Chinese Theatres at the movies, red carpet premieres and ceremonies. But only a select few have been invited to join the exclusive society known as the Forecourt of the Stars.
Jen, Josh and Liam will leave their hand prints in cement on Oct 31st at 10am. If you want to watch the ceremony GET THERE EARLY! There will be limited fan viewing at the ceremony, but it's first come, first served. The ceremony is coinciding with the festivities at The Hunger Games Tribute Global Fan Appreciation Event at the Samsung Studio in Los Angeles. So, at least now we know that "The Trio" will be present at the event! We can't wait to see what shenanigans ensue when there's a combination of Jen, Josh, Liam, and wet cement.
Full press release below:
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.– On Sat., Oct. 31, Hunger Games stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth will place their handprints and footprints in cement, an honor reserved for Hollywood’s biggest luminaries.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, the final installment of the global blockbuster HungerGames franchise that has captivated audiences around the world, has been digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and is being released in IMAX® theaters domestically for the film’s November 20th rollout. It will open in Hollywood at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX. http://www.tclchinesetheatres.com
The IMAX® version of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 has been digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX® DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
The blockbuster Hunger Games franchise has taken audiences by storm around the world, grossing more than $2.2 billion at the global box office. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 now brings the franchise to its powerful final chapter in which Katniss Everdeen [Jennifer Lawrence] realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival – they are for the future.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Peter Craig and Danny Strong, from an adaptation by Suzanne Collins, and features an acclaimed cast including Academy Award®-winner Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Academy Award®-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, with Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland reprising their original roles from The Hunger Gamesand The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The impressive lineup is joined by The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 co-stars Academy Award®-winner Julianne Moore, Mahershala Ali, Natalie Dormer, Wes Chatham, Elden Henson and Evan Ross.
The TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX handprints-footprints ceremony is rich in tradition and provides its four million-plus annual visitors an opportunity to experience the lore of Hollywood up close.
Movie exhibitor Sid Grauman, who was one of Hollywood’s best known and most creative showmen, opened The Chinese in 1927 and launched the handprint-footprint ceremony a year later, as a promotion to advertise his many premieres and first run films. Recent celebrants have included Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Jennifer Aniston. In any given year, The TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX hosts over 40 red carpet film premieres and since it opened, it has hosted three Academy Award® ceremonies and numerous world premieres.
Molly Sat, October 10, 2015 ;)
Entertainment Weekly writer Nicole Sperling interviewed Jen, Josh and Liam for the EW Mockingjay Part 2 cover story "Kiss Your Capitol Goodbye." She was interviewed on EW Radio's News & Notes show where she talks in depth about her interview with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth (read the story here). I thought this was a really interesting companion piece to the EW story and definitely worth a listen.
Thanks to hellenacro for the recording!
Molly Fri, October 9, 2015 ;)
A bonus scene from MTV's Camp Mockingjay was released today! We knew that sucker HAD to be longer! Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson reenact the final scene from The Hunger Games. Joshifer shippers, rejoice! And Liam is really into Jen's bad acting...
Check out the original Camp Mockingjay video here.
