New Clip From ‘The Hunger Games’ Divulges A Crush

 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).

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 (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

 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).

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 (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

First ‘The Hunger Games’ Clip Completely Ignored

 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.

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 (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

First Full Trailer For ‘The Hunger Games’

 First Full Trailer For The Hunger Games

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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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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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Take Aim At Some New ‘The Hunger Games’ Stills

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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.

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. READ MORE

Jennifer Lawrence Receives an Escort to ‘The Hunger Games’

 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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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”.

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

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

 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

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

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.

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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New Cast Photos from ‘The Hunger Games’ Battle

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.

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.

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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Donald Sutherland Elected ‘Hunger Games’ President

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.

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 also star.

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’

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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Mr. Eyebrows, Wes Bentley, Lands Role in ‘The Hunger Games’

I’m finding it incredibly hard keeping up with the casting of Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games, which is why I’ve opted to only report on “big name” additions.

This morning Lionsgate announced that P2, Ghost Rider and American Beauty star Wes Bentley has landed the role of “Seneca Crane” in the much anticipated Gary Ross-directed adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide smash hit novel originally described as Battle Royale meets Running Man (before turning into a Twilight-esque film).

Bentley joins a cast of talented young actors – Jennifer Lawrence as series heroine Katniss Everdeen with Willow Shields as little sister Primrose, and Josh Hutcherson, who was cast as Peeta Mellark, with Liam Hemsworth in the role of Gale Hawthorne. Paula Malcomson will be playing Katniss and Primrose’s mother. It was also announced that Elizabeth Banks has signed on for the part of Katniss’ pre-games handler Effie Trinket.

The pic, in theaters March 23, 2012, 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.
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Elizabeth Banks to Play Death Escort in ‘The Hunger Games’

Finally a bit of The Hunger Games casting news that I care about.

Elizabeth Banks (SLiTHER) is in talks to star as “Effie Trinket,” the flaky bureaucrat who escorts her district’s young death-match contestants to their fate.

She joins the previously announced Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Dayo Okeniyi, and Amandla Stenberg in the pic based on the bestselling young-adult novel by Suzanne Collins, set in a dystopian future where a young woman joins a survival contest to save her community.

Having originally been pitched as Battle Royale meets Running Man, recently the word Twilight forced its way into the mix. Meh.

Gary Ross is directing, with Billy Ray penning the script.
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Hutcherson, Hemsworth the Males Leads in Lionsgate’s ‘The Hunger Games’

Finally something official to report…

Lionsgate has locked both Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth for roles in The Hunger Games, their highly anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ popular novel. They will star alongside the previously announced Jennifer Lawrence, who will play “Katniss Everdeen”.

Hutcherson, who was nearly cast as Peter Parker in Columbia Pictures’ Spider-Man reboot, will star as “Peeta Mellark”. Hemsworth (Knowing, Triangle) stars as “Gale Hawthorne”.

Gary Ross is directing the pic set in post-apocalyptic America, which 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.

Lionsgate will release on March 23, 2012.
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The film is a psychological thriller set inside the Bermuda Triangle.

When Jess hits a seagull on a drive to the local harbour, little does she know that it is a harrowing omen of things to come. She sets sail on a yacht with a group of friends and already things are not as they seem – she just cant put her finger on why. Her suspicions are heightened when the yacht hits a storm and the group is forced to board a passing ocean liner to get to safety – a ship Jess is convinced shes been on before. The ship appears deserted, the clock on board has stopped, but they are not alone Someone is intent on hunting them down, one by one. And Jess unknowingly holds the key to end the terror.