LIONSGATE ANNOUNCES THE WORLD OF THE HUNGER GAMES AUCTION With HOLLYWOOD MEMORABILIA HOUSE PROFILES IN HISTORY

Lionsgate is partnering with Profiles in History, one of the world’s leading auction houses for Hollywood memorabilia, to hold The World of The Hunger Games Auction on May 20, 2016. For one day only, nearly 500 authentic costumes, props, and set pieces will be available for purchase from each of the franchise’s four films: The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2.

 
“Everyone will have a chance to acquire items from their favorite characters and moments of The Hunger Games series,” said Joe Maddalena, President, Profiles in History. “We’re extremely proud to offer a collection of this caliber for such a beloved studio franchise.”

“The Hunger Games films have captured hearts and minds around the world,” said Kerry Phelan, Executive Vice President, Global Franchise Management & Strategic Partnerships, Lionsgate. “We are excited to bring fans the unique opportunity to own a piece of this global phenomenon.”

The auction will feature genuine costumes worn by the series’ leading cast members, unique props, and recognizable set pieces used throughout the film production process. Highlights include:

 

• Katniss Everdeen’s wooden District 12 hunting longbow from The Hunger Games
• Katniss Everdeen’s iconic Mockingjay armor from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
• Peeta Mellark’s tribute combat wetsuit from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
• Gale Hawthorne’s District 13 combat ensemble from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
• Katniss Everdeen’s hunting ensemble w signature leather jacket and stunt hunting longbow from MJ2
• Katniss & Peeta’s iconic Tribute Parade costumes from The Hunger Games
• Katniss’s signature silver bow and quiver used in Catching Fire
• District 12 reaping bowl filled with name slips from The Hunger Games
• District 12 “Victors’ Village” archway sign from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
• Tribute Parade chariots used in both The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
• Prop “holo” device with flip-top screen from MJ2
• Signature costumes from Effie, Pres. Snow, Caesar Flickerman, Finnick, Johanna Mason, Pres. Coin
• Peacekeeper uniforms and props
• Numerous items with the Panem emblem: flags, banners, china, pins, + the gold eagle statue from President Snow’s office

 

Qualified bidders can participate in the live auction beginning at 11am PDT in the following ways:

IN PERSON: At the Profiles In History headquarters located at 26662 Agoura Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302

BY TELEPHONE: By calling 310-859-7701

ONLINE: Either with absentee bidding or in real-time from anywhere across the globe through the Invaluable Live Auctions platform

 

More information, including auction registration and a full 3D catalog, is available at http://thehungergamesauction.com.