New 'Mockingjay Part 2' Dolls on the Way?

It looks like we may get a new set of Mockingjay Part 2 dolls, tributes.  Tim Palen, Lionsgate's chief brand officer, president of worldwide marketing, and the fine-art photographer behind The Hunger Games' viral marketing campaigns, just posted this somewhat creeptastic photo to his instagram with the caption "Dolls #mockingjay #hungergames #peeta #gale." Looks like these are samples for the likenesses of our two male leads. 

What do you think? Are you into The Hunger Games Barbies?

'The Hunger Games' Wins Fandom of the Year at the MTV Fandom Awards

Tributes voted, tweeted, and tumbled your shipper hearts out, and now we can officially announce that your efforts have paid off!

The Hunger Games won “Fandom of the Year” at the 2015 MTV Fandom Awards. 

Well, technically Mockingjay Part 1 won - same thing to us! Willow Shields was on hand to accept the award for The Hunger Games at a show taped at Comic Con on Thurdsay night. 

The MTV Fandom Awards will air Sunday, July 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. 

Exclusive Hunger Games Print: The Sister Portrait, Featuring Katniss and Prim Debuts on Vanity Fair

 

Vanity Fair has an exclusive debut of a gorgeous never-before-seen portrait of Jennifer Lawrence and Willow Shields as Katniss and Prim on behalf of The Hunger Games Franchise:

The Sister Portrait, featuring Katniss and Prim, which will debut at Cannes this week in honor of the Hunger Games franchise. Photographed by Tim Palen,the chief marketing officer at Lionsgate, as well as an award-winning fine-art photographer,The Sister Portrait is included in the new book Tim Palen: Photographs From The Hunger Games, which will be published June 29. Now available for pre-order at Amazon, the book features Palen’s portraits of the entire Hunger Games cast, from Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) in her most elaborate costumes to iconic images of Katniss that became the film’s poster art. It also features an introduction written by Vanity Fair’s own executive West Coast editor, Krista Smith.

What do you think, tributes? How excited are you to see new images? We certainly are! Hopefully, this is the start of an epic ride towards our last film in the franchise. 

Happy Birthday, Katniss Everdeen!

Do we celebrate the birthdays of fictional characters here at PanemPropaganda? You better believe it! Happy Birthday to Katniss Everdeen, our Girl on Fire! 

How do we know that May 8th is Katniss' birthday, you ask? Suzanne Collins told us:

I kept telling myself if I could only hold out until May, just May 8th, I would turn twelve and be able to sign up for the tesserae and get that precious grain and oil to feed us.

- The Hunger Games, Chapter 2

On May 8th, I went to the Juctice Building, signed up for my tesserae, and pulled home my first batch of grain and oil in Prim's toy wagon. 

 - The Hunger Games, Chapter 4

So go eat some lamb stew, pick a dandelion in the Spring, be a rebel and a hero, save your sister and celebrate Katniss Everdeen today! 

Elizabeth Banks Would Be Up For More Effie Trinket

At a press day for Pitch Perfect 2, Elizabeth Banks’ directorial debut, the actress told MTV that she would be open to revisiting her character in The Hunger Games series.

“I love Effie, I miss her dearly,” Banks said. “If people want more, I’m definitely up for it,” she said. “I just love Effie, so sure.”

Lionsgate is Developing 'The Odyssey' Adaptation With The Hunger Games Team

Peter Craig, Nina Jacobson and Francis Lawrence

Lionsgate is developing a movie version of Homer’s The Odyssey with Catching Fire and Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2 director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson. Peter Craig, who co-wrote the two Mockingjay films, is writing the script.

According to Deadline, Lionsgate has put this on a fast track. The plan is to begin production early next year, right after the filmmakers complete promotion of Mockingjay – Part 2, which will be released November 20. The project took root when Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president Erik Feig pitched it to Lawrence in Paris while they worked on the Hunger Games finale.

“The Odyssey” is believed to have been composed by Homer in the 8th century B.C. It centers on Odysseus and his long journey home after the fall of Troy.

Celebrating 3 Years of 'The Hunger Games' Films

Can you believe it's been THREE years since the premiere of The Hunger Games? I remember March 23, 2012 very specifically. We had just started this site a month before, and were very eagerly awaiting the film's arrival in theaters. I saw the movie twice on opening day and then went back to the theater to see it twice the next day too. It was a thrill to see a book that I loved so much adapted SO beautifully on screen. 

Remember these little babies??

What has #3Yearsof TheHungerGames meant to us? Here are a few highlights:

Jennifer Lawrence went from fairly unknown indie it-girl to the biggest movie star on the planet.

Josh Hutcherson broke our hearts as Peeta Mellark (and continues to do so).

 

We got to experience that a Hollywood franchise can stay true to the source material and fans, respect the intelligence of its audience AND actually be incredibly entertaining and successful!  

We experienced the shock of losing director Gary Ross, and the delight in realizing what a gift director Francis Lawrence would be.

We lost a member of the family.

Image courtesy HungerGamesLessons.com

The Hunger Games franchise broke records:

The Hunger Games was the #1 film 4 weeks in a row.

All 3 movies have held the #1 opening weekend spot for 2 or more weeks.

The Hunger Games is currently the 14th most successful franchise in history - with the LEAST number of films, mind you, and we're not finished! It is also the ONLY franchise with a true female lead, besides Twilight.

Catching Fire was the #1 movie of 2013

Mockingjay Part 1 was very nearly the #1 movie of 2014 (darn you, limited release American Sniper!)

Catching Fire is in the top 10 domestic box office grosses of all time.

And the list goes on.....

We fell in love with the commitment and talent of our director, producers, writers, and amazing crew.

Producers Jon Kilik, Nina Jacobson, author Suzanne Collins and screenwriter Peter Craig

Production Designer Phil Messina and Director Francis Lawrence

We fell in love with our cast over and over. 

We got to know YOU, our followers, friends, fellow fansites and THG family, who laugh, cry and freak out with us every day. 

Sandy from My Hunger Games, Tiffany from MJ.net and Molly from PanemPropaganda meeting (and geeking out over) Josh HutchersonAnd now we're in the countdown to the end of our beloved films!

What are your favorite memories from the last 3 years of The Hunger Games? Let us know in the comments! 

The Fire Will Burn Forever! 

Pre-register for The Hunger Games Exhibition NOW for a chance to win the ultimate fan experience

 

The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, the highly anticipated new, traveling, immersive exhibition based on the movie franchise premiers July 1, 2015 at Discovery Times Square in New York City. The exhibit created by Lionsgate, designed by Thinkwell Group, is scheduled to run through January 3, 2016. 

Pre-register for tickets by April 24th and you'll be entered for a chance to win an “Ultimate Fan Experience” on July 1, 2015. The “Ultimate Fan Experience” provides an advanced chance to see the exhibition at its premiere in New York City (which will be attended by select members of the cast) and participate in the opening day ribbon cutting ceremony, including airfare, lodging, and more!

If you need a little refrsher as to what The Exhibition will showcase, take a gander:

The Hunger Games: The Exhibition sweeps guests into a dynamic exploration of the world of Panem and the historical, scientific, and cultural contexts of the blockbuster films. Iconic costumes and props are exhibited in detailed set recreations, highlighting the technological wizardry and amazing artistry that brought these scenes to life. High-tech and hands-on interactives let guests dive into exciting behind-the-scenes content, create their own contributions to the world of the films, and discover a whole new side of the stories that took the world by storm.

GALLERIES

• District 12
• Tribute Train
• The Capitol
• Making the Games
• District 13
• Fan Gallery
• Katniss’s Journey

HIGHLIGHTS

• Immersive film sets that surround guests with the thrill of bringing Panem to life
• Exciting exhibits exploring historical, scientific and cultural contexts for the stories and films
• Iconic costumes including the Girl on Fire dress, the Mockingly dress, the Mockingly armor and more
• Close-up looks at key artifacts like the Mockingjay pin, Cinna’s sketchbook, and Katniss’s bow
• Hands-on interactives offer experiential learning, including an explorable map of Panem and an immersive Beetee’s Lab
• Updatable fan gallery captures the vibrant voices of the fan community

Size

7,500-10,000+ sq ft