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The Hunger Games

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on March 23, 2012 @ 12:00am
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The Scholastic book, the first of a trilogy, has a “Battle Royale” meets “Running Man” feel to it, tackling contemporary culture by telling the story of an America where the subjugated districts must pay tribute in the form of a boy and a girl who are forced to participate in a televised battle to the death.

Alternate: The pic is set in post-apocalyptic America, Hunger Games introduces 16-year-old heroine Katniss Everdeen, who must participate in a fight-to-the-death annual event called the Hunger Games. The battles are televised, and pit youths from each of the Capitol’s 12 Districts against each other.

[BD Review] ‘The Hunger Games’ Is Pretty D*mn Good!

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 20, 2012 @ 5:03pm
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[BD Review] The Hunger Games Is Pretty D*mn Good!

Lionsgate’s Gary Ross-directed adaptation of The Hunger Games hits theaters on March 23rd and the film is poised to be a massive hit. However, unlike many out of the box hits based on popular source material – this movie is actually pretty good! I’m actually kind of excited that there’s going to be a movie that makes hundreds of millions of dollars that actually has some respect for its audience.

“Ultimately ‘The Hunger Games’ is almost a minor miracle. What could have been a quick and easy cash-in on an existing property is instead a carefully considered, thrilling and touching piece of populist entertainment. It’s sort of an exciting prospect that, for the first time in a long time, we’re going to have a pop culture “moment” centered around a film that actually made the effort to tell its story well (even though it’s a shame that this is now the exception to the rule).”

In theaters March 23 from director Gary Ross, the film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Dayo Okeniyi, Amandla Stenberg, Chris Mark, Jacqueline Emerson, Wes Bentley, Lenny Kravitz, Toby Jones, and Stanley Tucci.

You can read the full review here. READ MORE

New Clip From ‘The Hunger Games’ Divulges A Crush

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 13, 2012 @ 1:01am
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New Clip From The Hunger Games Divulges A Crush

A new clip has premiered from Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games, the Gary Ross-directed adaptation in theaters March 23. This one features Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) disclosing an uncomfortable truth to Caesar (Stanley Tucci).

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss (Lawrence) is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.” READ MORE

‘The Hunger Games’ Clip: Lenny Kravitz Here To Make An Impression

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 07, 2012 @ 3:29am
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The Hunger Games Clip: Lenny Kravitz Here To Make An Impression

A second clip has premiered from Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games, the Gary Ross-directed adaptation in theaters March 23. The footage displays makeup artist Cinna (rocker Lenny Kravitz) introducing himself to Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence).

First ‘The Hunger Games’ Clip Completely Ignored

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 02, 2012 @ 2:30am
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First The Hunger Games Clip Completely Ignored

We’ve been keeping our coverage of Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games to an absolute minimum until we know exactly what kind of movie it is. I’m getting the feeling this will be more “teen” than the original promise of Battle Royale meets Running Man. Still, it looks kind of cool.

In theaters March 23 from director Gary Ross, we’ve landed the first official clip that displays Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) showing off her bow and arrow skills, only she’s being completely ignored.

First Full Trailer For ‘The Hunger Games’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 02, 2012 @ 6:21pm
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Airing this Sunday during the Super Bowl is Lionsgate’s first full trailer for The Hunger Games, originally described as Battle Royale meets Running Man. You’ll find the footage below that shares only a few more seconds of fresh footage, which is odd considering they’ve completed filming since the initial tease struck last year.

In theaters March 23, the pic is set in post-apocalyptic America that introduces 16-year-old heroine Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), who must participate in a fight-to-the-death annual event called the Hunger Games. The battles are televised, and pit youths from each of the Capitol’s 12 Districts against each other.

Gary Ross directs with Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Dayo Okeniyi, Amandla Stenberg, Chris Mark, Jacqueline Emerson, Wes Bentley, Lenny Kravitz, Toby Jones and Stanley Tucci also starring. READ MORE

New ‘Hunger Games’ One Sheet Way Less Ambitious Than The First…

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 20, 2012 @ 4:51pm
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A new one sheet for The Hunger Games has hit the web and it zeroes in on the character of Katniss. This being opposed to the former poster’s emphasis on the spectacle of the games which, were I in this film’s target audience, would be the main point of appeal for me.

“Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.”

Hit the jump to check out the full poster! READ MORE

New ‘Hunger Games’ Still Shows Katniss Getting Ready For Battle

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 20, 2012 @ 3:23am
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Lionsgate keeps on dolling out stills for Gary Ross’ upcoming The Hunger Games.

The newest still finds Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) getting gussied up for battle. If I ever go into battle I’d want Lenny Kravitz to do the gussying. Entertainment Weekly scored the pic.

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Take Aim At Some New ‘The Hunger Games’ Stills

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 04, 2012 @ 3:48pm
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By clicking the above image you’ll find an updated hi-res gallery for Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games, their thriller originally described as Running Man meets Battle Royale, while mixing in heavy tones from Shirley Jackson’s 1948 short “The Lottery”. The adaptation was teased in our 2012 horror movie preview.

Jennifer Lawrence Receives an Escort to ‘The Hunger Games’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 25, 2011 @ 5:33pm
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Jennifer Lawrence Receives an Escort to The Hunger Games

While some of the early looks made me slightly uncomfortable (it still bothers me that the elite people dress like clowns), below you’ll find a cool new image from The Hunger Games that feels a bit inspired by A Clockwork Orange. It depicts Jennifer Lawrence being escorted to training. Directed by Gary Ross, the entire trailer (also inside) looks like a mish-mash of other people’s concepts and ideas. I’m not sure how much of that comes out of the book…

Originally described as Running Man meets Battle Royale, the movie also mixes in heavy tones from Shirley Jackson’s 1948 short “The Lottery”.

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Dayo Okeniyi, Amandla Stenberg, Chris Mark, Jacqueline Emerson, Wes Bentley, Lenny Kravitz, Toby Jones, Stanley Tucci also star. READ MORE

Elizabeth Banks Plays an Elite Clown in ‘Hunger Games’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 16, 2011 @ 3:48pm
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Do you think when Elizabeth Banks signed up for The Hunger Games she knew she’d be unrecognizable? After watched the quasi-impressive trailer premiere the other day, I literally had no idea Banks played a clown (named “Effie Trinket”) with a microphone. Truth be told, the costume and make-up design of the “elite” class in this dystopian tale is exactly what’s wrong with it. As I sniped the other day, it looks like director Gary Ross is pushing into Joel Schumacher Batman territory. I’m highly concerned.

Originally described as Running Man meets Battle Royale, the movie also mixes in heavy tones from Shirley Jackson’s 1948 short “The Lottery”.

Lionsgate’s Dystopian ‘The Hunger Games’ Inspired by Terrifying Short ‘The Lottery’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 14, 2011 @ 4:10pm
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Lionsgates Dystopian The Hunger Games Inspired by Terrifying Short The Lottery

I’ve never read the books, but I do recall the initial pitch when Lionsgate acquired the rights some time ago. It was The Running Man meets Battle Royale. They’ve since abandoned the comparison, but the newly released trailer does everything but ignore that it’s a complete riff of the aforementioned films.

Lionsgate has finally unveiled the first full trailer for The Hunger Games, which is solely footage from the first half of the adaptation. It displays Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) in a Dystopian future chosen for a yearly battle to the death. Only one can survive. The selection process is right out of Shirley Jackson’s 1948 short “The Lottery”, while the games themselves look like a reboot of Battle Royale. My main complaint, other than the Braveheart-esque score, is Director Gary Ross’ vision of the future. If there were a fine line to cross, he’s pushing into Joel Schumacher Batman territory.

Check out the trailer inside, talk, and then watch as the Hunger Games begin on March 23, 2012. READ MORE

Jennifer Lawrence Featured on First ‘Hunger Games’ Character Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 27, 2011 @ 5:49pm
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Yahoo! has revealed the official one sheet teaser for Lionsgate’s hotly anticipated movie The Hunger Games, which is of Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), a tough girl from the poverty stricken region of District 12. When her younger sister is drafted in the brutal, televised death match called the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to take her place.

Check out other character banners for Peeta, Gale, Cato, Effie, and Cinna by clicking here Also click here to check out the newly updated image gallery for the Gary Ross action thriller. Hunger Games opens on March 23, 2012. READ MORE

First Official Hi-Res ‘Hunger Games’ Stills

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 04, 2011 @ 3:08pm
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Lionsgate has provided Bloody Disgusting with the first two official stills from The Hunger Games, the Battle Royale-esque franchise set to kick off March 23, 2012.

The Gary Ross-directed pic is “set in post-apocalyptic America, Hunger Games introduces 16-year-old heroine Katniss Everdeen, who must participate in a fight-to-the-death annual event called the Hunger Games. The battles are televised, and pit youths from each of the Capitol’s 12 Districts against each other.”

New Cast Photos from ‘The Hunger Games’ Battle

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 28, 2011 @ 2:44pm
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Click on over to Entertainment Weekly and you’ll find five behind-the-scenes first looks at the cast from Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games, the Battle Royale-esque franchise set to kick off March 23, 2012.

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Dayo Okeniyi, Amandla Stenberg, Chris Mark, Jacqueline Emerson, Wes Bentley, Lenny Kravitz, Toby Jones and Stanley Tucci all star.

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 31, 2011 @ 5:21pm
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More from the world of big studio franchises, Donald Sutherland has been cast as President Snow in the highly anticipated adaptation of the Suzanne Collin’s bestseller, The Hunger Games.

President Snow has been the autocratic ruler of Panem and its contained districts for some 25 years at the outset of the story. With a snake-like appearance, he is cruel and ruthless in his intimidation and control tactics.

“Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains.

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.”

Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games, directed by Gary Ross, will arrive on theaters March 23, 2012.
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Lenny Kravitz Rounds Out Battle of ‘The Hunger Games’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 24, 2011 @ 2:25pm
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Lionsgate announced today that iconic musician and actor Lenny Kravitz (Precious) has been cast in the role of “Cinna” in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide smash hit novel The Hunger Games.

Cinna is Katniss Everdeen’s assigned fashion stylist for the highly ceremonial lead up to The 74th Annual Hunger Games. Though he’s a mild mannered first time stylist, the designs he creates, such as the “Girl On Fire” costume for the tributes’ live televised debut, are show-stopping. With odds being set, wagers being placed, and wealthy benefactors able to occasionally intervene in the games, a high public profile is tantamount to a huge advantage for any contestant entering the arena. The stunning and unique designs Cinna creates for Katniss define her public identity, and in an all too real way, could also contribute to her very survival.

Deadline also adds that Toby Jones is playing the host/narrator of the games alongside Stanley Tucci. The Lionsgate film is set for March 23, 2012 release. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth topline.
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