The Hunger Games film discussion/updates

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The upcoming Hunger Games film updates/discussion thread

So in this thread I'll be updating news, photos, or anything I can find regarding the upcoming film directed by Gary Ross.
I also made this thread so everyone can chit chat and discuss anything relating to the film. wink

Summary

In a not-too-distant future, North America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss' young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives.

RELEASE DATE :
March 23, 2012

CATCHING FIRE
November 2013


Rules
Follow the ToS, and just be nice, guys and have fun.
That's all I'm expecting.

HG official facebook page
HG Twitter page

3/18/11
THREAD IS OPEN!


Movie posters




trailer

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NEWS

If anyone has found any news they like to share and put up here, PM me or post it here so I can update. smile

03/16/11
Jennifer Lawrence will play Katniss!
[ source ]

03/18/11
Possible Peeta Candidates!(Josh Hutcherson, Alex Pettyfer, Hunter Parrish )
[ source ]

04/04/11
Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson officially casted as Gale and Peeta
[ source ]

/04/18/11
Rue and Thresh official casting!
[ source ]

05/2/11
Hunger Games trilogy will be split into four films

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Official Cast

District 12
Katniss Everdeen............Jennifer Lawrence
Peeta Mellark...........Josh Hutcherson
Gale Hawthorne ..........Liam Hemsworth
Haymitch Abernathy........Woody Harrelson
Cinna.........Lenny Kravitz
Effie Trinket.......Elizabeth Banks
Primrose Everdeen......Willow Sheilds
Mrs.Everdeen..... Paula Malcomson
Portia......Latarsha Rose
Octavia......Brooke Bundy
Avox Girl......Amber Chaney

District 11
Rue.......Amandla Stenberg
Thresh......Dayo Okeniy
District 10
Tribute girl..... Dakota Hood
Tribute boy.....Jeremy Marinas

District 9
Tribute girl......Annie Thurman
Tribute boy.....Imanol Yepez-Frias
District 8
Tribute girl....Mackenzie Lintz
Tribute boy.....Samuel Tan
District 7
Tribute girl.....Leigha Hancock
Tribute boy......Sam Ly
District 6
Tribute girl.......Kara Petersen
Tribute boy........Aston Moio
District 5
Foxface......Jacqueline Emerson
Tribute boy.......Chris Mark
District 4
Tribute girl......Tara Macken
Tribute Boy......Ethan Jamieson

District 3
Tribute girl......Kalia Prescott
Tribute boy.......Ian Nelson
District 2
Cato....Alexander Ludwig
Clove.....Isabelle Fuhrman
District 1
Glimmer.......Leven Rambin
Marvel.......Jack Quaid
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Seneca Crane........Wes Bentley
Caesar Flickerman.........Stanley Tucci
Claudius Templesmith.......Toby Jones
President Snow......Donald Sutherland

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Photos




(Elizabeth Banks, Josh Hutcherson (Yes, as a blonde), and Willow Sheilds




Set




Movie stills

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Jennifer Lawrence was not my first choice for Katniss. I would have preferred an unknown or for purely shallow reasons xD Kaya Scodelario.
I haven't seen Winter's Bone but her Oscar nomination gives me solace that her acting abilities are top notched.
The fans weren't there for the auditions. Gary Ross and Suzanne Collins were. If Jennifer was able to embody Katniss' tenacity and character then her talent should speak over her physical looks.

But Hunter Parrish for Peeta, please and thank you.

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anna bandana

Jennifer Lawrence was not my first choice for Katniss. I would have preferred an unknown or for purely shallow reasons xD Kaya Scodelario.
I haven't seen Winter's Bone but her Oscar nomination gives me solace that her acting abilities are top notched.
The fans weren't there for the auditions. Gary Ross and Suzanne Collins were. If Jennifer was able to embody Katniss' tenacity and character then her talent should speak over her physical looks.

But Hunter Parrish for Peeta, please and thank you.

Yeah, She wasn't my first choice either.
I was hoping that they might consider Saoirse Ronan for the role, because I honestly think that she can look AND act the part OR at least a fresh new face for the role.

As for Peeta,
As long as it's NOT Josh Hutcherson, I'm okay with it.

[anna bandana]

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anna bandana

Jennifer Lawrence was not my first choice for Katniss. I would have preferred an unknown or for purely shallow reasons xD Kaya Scodelario.
I haven't seen Winter's Bone but her Oscar nomination gives me solace that her acting abilities are top notched.
The fans weren't there for the auditions. Gary Ross and Suzanne Collins were. If Jennifer was able to embody Katniss' tenacity and character then her talent should speak over her physical looks.

But Hunter Parrish for Peeta, please and thank you.

Yeah, She wasn't my first choice either.
I was hoping that they might consider Saoirse Ronan for the role, because I honestly think that she can look AND act the part OR at least a fresh new face for the role.

As for Peeta,
As long as it's NOT Josh Hutcherson, I'm okay with it.

Saoirse was considered. Apparently she was #2 on the frontrunner list. But they went for someone legal because underaged actors can only work 8 hours a day. Katniss is in practically every scene and the film is due out next year. No time to waste!
LOL I can't see Josh Hutcherson as Peeta OR Gale.
Anyone but Alex Pettyfer though :/

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Jennifer Lawrence was excellent in Winter's Bone and did a lot with sparse dialogue. Fans should be grateful someone that good has signed on.

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I can't imagine Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss. She looks nothing like what I imagined while reading the books, but I honestly didn't have anyone else in mind.

I want Chord Overstreet to be Peeta! Highly doubt it will happen, but he's perfect for what I imagined.

For Haymitch I thought of Hugh Laurie the whole time I read the books. Maybe Neil Patrick Harris for Cinna?

Oh, and the movie comes out March 23, 2012 if you would like to add that to the thread.

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anna bandana

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anna bandana

Jennifer Lawrence was not my first choice for Katniss. I would have preferred an unknown or for purely shallow reasons xD Kaya Scodelario.
I haven't seen Winter's Bone but her Oscar nomination gives me solace that her acting abilities are top notched.
The fans weren't there for the auditions. Gary Ross and Suzanne Collins were. If Jennifer was able to embody Katniss' tenacity and character then her talent should speak over her physical looks.

But Hunter Parrish for Peeta, please and thank you.

Yeah, She wasn't my first choice either.
I was hoping that they might consider Saoirse Ronan for the role, because I honestly think that she can look AND act the part OR at least a fresh new face for the role.

As for Peeta,
As long as it's NOT Josh Hutcherson, I'm okay with it.

Saoirse was considered. Apparently she was #2 on the frontrunner list. But they went for someone legal because underaged actors can only work 8 hours a day. Katniss is in practically every scene and the film is due out next year. No time to waste!
LOL I can't see Josh Hutcherson as Peeta OR Gale.
Anyone but Alex Pettyfer though :/

Aww that's too bad.
Well, I hope Jen does a good job. smile

Also, Josh Hutcherson is not that good of actor, anyways.
Cirque Du Freak made me cringe so much.

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assassinite93

I can't imagine Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss. She looks nothing like what I imagined while reading the books, but I honestly didn't have anyone else in mind.

I want Chord Overstreet to be Peeta! Highly doubt it will happen, but he's perfect for what I imagined.

For Haymitch I thought of Hugh Laurie the whole time I read the books. Maybe Neil Patrick Harris for Cinna?

Oh, and the movie comes out March 23, 2012 if you would like to add that to the thread.

Thanks for update!

I think with a little make up and hair dye, she'll at least look similar to whats described in the book.
Anyways, I'm more interested in her acting, IMO.
I haven't seen any of her movies, but from what i've heard she's pretty good.

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ff wave length gg

Jennifer Lawrence was excellent in Winter's Bone and did a lot with sparse dialogue. Fans should be grateful someone that good has signed on.

Well, Jennifer Lawrence wasn't exactly everyone's first choice as Katniss, but I'm sure they'll warm up to it sooner or later. wink

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ff wave length gg

Jennifer Lawrence was excellent in Winter's Bone and did a lot with sparse dialogue. Fans should be grateful someone that good has signed on.

Well, Jennifer Lawrence wasn't exactly everyone's first choice as Katniss, but I'm sure they'll warm up to it sooner or later. wink

People were whining when Heath Ledger was first announced as the Joker. I'm rooting for Jennifer to blow us away.

btw you misspelled Hawthorne on the cast list x]
God, I'm so picky with Gale casting suggestions. Even pickier than Katniss or Finnick.