NECA to Release 'Catching Fire' Trading Cards in October

Did you get your hands on the Hunger Games trading cards last year? NECA is releasing The Hunger Games: Catching Fire versions next month. Sports Images Inc just released an order newsletter for trading card sellers including the Catching Fire cards.

The Catching Fire set will consist of 40 base cards, and will be sold in packs of 6 cards each. The cards will "capture all the drama and suspense" of Catching Fire, according to the description. New stills!?!?

First Look at the Katniss 'Catching Fire' Barbie

Back in June, the Doll Genie told us there would be some Catching Fire Barbie dolls coming our way in October. The first images of the Katniss dolls have hit the interwebs. In addition to Katniss, There will be Effie, Finnick, and Peeta dolls available for 29.95 (pre-order here) to 34.99 here.

Katniss' incredibly thick hair can be used as a weapon in the arena.

It seems like Effie would be the perfect candidate for her own Barbie! No photos available yet, but her doll's description is: Now that she's escorting her tributes on a cross-country Victory Tour, this always-fashionable devotee of Capitol Couture gets to be in her favorite place of all: the spotlight. The Effie doll wears a metallic blue dress inspired by the costume worn in the film. Included are signature accessories: golden collar and belt and metallic net gloves.

Update on Mon, October 7, 2013 by PanemPropaganda

Here's your first look at the Effie, Peeta, and Finnick Barbies. What do you think? Pre-order them, along with Katniss, for $24.95 at Barbie Collector. Finnick is available from Toys R Us with an estimated ship date of 12/3/2013.

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Jennifer Lawrence Films "Secret" Cameo in Dumb & Dumber Sequel

Jennifer Lawrence is making a cameo in the Dumb & Dumber sequel, reporting to the Atlanta set to play a young version of Kathleen Turner's character. Lawrence's Hunger Games: Mockingjay set is nearby, and according to The Hollywood Reporter, the entire cast has visited the Dumb and Dumber To location.

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss on the Mockingjay Set in Atlanta

The first images of Jennifer Lawrence in costume as Katniss on the Atlanta Mockingjay set have just hit the web. Thanks to our friends at QuarterQuell.org here's your peek at Katniss. Looks like the braid is long gone!

Special Bonuses with Preordered Catching Fire Tickets from Fandango

It's just been announced that along with the purchase of advanced tickets for Catching Fire on October 1st, Fandango will be debuting an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette on the making of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire plus lots of other bonuses!

Every Hunger Games fan who purchases an advanced ticket for Catching Fire will receive an exclusive free download of Phantogram's "Lights," a track from the upcoming original motion picture soundtrack. In addition, ticket-buyers will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes, where Fandango will give away more than 17,000 prizes including HD movie downloads of The Hunger Games on Amazon Instant Video, and thousands of Fandango movie tickets.

The Catching Fire sweepstakes grand prize will take one lucky winner and a guest on a trip to the island of Oahu with Hawaiian Airlines to stay at the world-class Turtle Bay Resort, where the movie filmed an action scene at one of its private coves. 

See the full press release after the jump:

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It's Official: Kim & Misty Ormiston cast as Leeg 1 & Leeg 2

The Star Squad is filling up! Twins Kim and Misty Ormiston have been cast as twins Leeg 1 & Leeg 2!

The Lumineers Debut "Gale Song"

Newgrass group The Lumineers, featured on the upcoming Catching Fire soundtrack, recently debuted "Gale Song" at a live show in Marymoor Park in Seattle. 

From 107.7theend in Seattle:

It’s not every day you get to use the phrase “world exclusive”, but that’s truly what The Lumineers were cool enough to suprise us with during our complete broadcast of their live set at Marymoor Park last Saturday. While initially it went unknown whether the song debuted in their encore was to be featured on their new album or was simply a something the band had drummed up while on tour, we can now confirm the track will appear on the forthcoming Hunger Games:Catching Fire soundtrack alongside The National, Coldplay, and Imagine Dragons, announced today. Bearing the title “Gale Song” the tune is a fragile and soft, slow builder which grows to an immense emotional peak before settling once again. If it’s any indication of The Lumineers direction, the band are certianly set reprise themselves with one of the most heartfelt records of the year.

You can also listen here!

Edit to add: The radio station has removed the link to the live recording on their website, presumably at the request of Lionsgate.

What a sad song! "And all this too shall pass.."

Catrett Locke Casting Seeking Extras for "Untitled Trilogy"

Mockingjay fan made poster by nikola-nikart

Catrett Locke Casting, the Atlanta, GA casting company responsible for the extras casting of Catching Fire, has issued another casting call for their "Untitled Trilogy" (which we all know is Mockingjay.) Check out what they're looking for and the shooting dates:

Catrett Locke Casting For THE UNTITLED TRILOGY - Seeking ESTABLISHED, DISTINGUISHED, OLDER MALES (so many capital letters) ALL ETHNICITIES who have complete open availability throughout the month of October, beginning October 15th, through November 1st. Ages 35 and up, specifically seeking Character Faces!! If you are interested and available, please submit 3 clear and recent photos of yourself, your height, weight, age, and phone number to CLCTrilogy@gmail.com - Subject: "ADVISORY COUNSEL" 

For UNTITLED TRILOGY - COMMAND CENTER CORE - Seeking MEN AND WOMEN, clean shaven - or willing to shave and cut your hair. Very strict, very uniformed. Military Experience would be spectacular. Ages 18+. You must be PREFIT sometime next week and available to work fromOctober 15th, through November 1st. These dates are subject to change. Please submit 3 clear and recent photographs of yourself, your name, your availability for a wardrobe fitting, your age, your height and weight, your telephone number, and your email address. Submit this information to CLCTrilogy@gmail.com with the subject line "COMMAND" 

For UNTITLED TRILOGY - SOLDIER - Seeking MALES and FEMALES, thin. Military Experience Preferred. Ages 18+. You must be PREFIT sometime this week and available to works from October 7th, 9th and 10th. These dates are subject to change. Please submit 3 clear and recent photographs of yourself, your name, your availability for a wardrobe fitting, your age, your height and weight, your telephone number, and your email address. Submit this information to CLCTrilogy@gmail.com with the subject line "SOLDIER" 

For UNTITLED TRILOGY - 12 YEAR OLD BOY 
Seeking a VERY thin framed 12 yr old boy - works Oct 9th and 10th - if your son fits the description then please e-mailCLCastingKids@gmail.com - include 3 pics (head and body) age, ht, wt and all contact info. Please put WOUNDED in the subject box. A briefing from Catrett Locke Casting reports that they're seeking more extras for an "Untitled Trilogy," including Distinguished Older Males, Thin Females & Males with Military Experience, and, very specifically, a "VERY Thin 12 Year Old Boy." Do you fit any of these qualifications!?

(Personally, I'm thinking the 12 year old boy might be the one in the hospital in D8. Just thinking aloud .. - MC)