Bruno Gunn on 'Catching Fire' & "How Special This Whole Thing Is"

Bruno Gunn spoke with Ohio.com - the online version of the Akron Beacon Journal - to talk about his upcoming hosting duties at the Pathways For Children 40th Anniversary Gala (get the details here). He also talked about his start, his career, and had some great things to say about The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

From Ohio.com

Gunn, 44, has been acting for about 15 years. Born Bruno Gioiello, Gunn will play the combatant Brutus in Catching Fire, the second movie based on Suzanne Collins’ series of novels set in a future society that pits players from different regions against each other in a to-the-death battle of wits and skill. The first movie made more than $400 million in the U.S. in 2012 and further propelled the career of actress Jennifer Lawrence, a recent Oscar winner for Silver Linings Playbook.

Gunn has done comedy, including Bad Teacher, lots of independent films and TV shows like True Blood and Sons of Anarchy, often as what VH1.com’s Halle Kiefer dubbed “menacing middle-aged hunks.” He is the first to admit that the parts aren’t always big or especially memorable.

“I’m either the guy breaking into your house, or arresting the guy breaking into your house, or trying to track down the guy breaking into your house,” he said in a telephone conversation, though he is proud of all his performances. And they led him to Catching Fire.

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Elizabeth Banks Shares A 'Catching Fire' Set Photo

Elizabeth Banks shared a behind the scenes photo of herself with Jennifer Lawrence and Jena Malone on her instagram and tumblr today. It looks like they're all dressed up for the interview scene in Catching Fire. Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth! Follow Elizabeth Banks on tumblr and  Instagram.

New District 12 Playlist on Spotify

 

District 12PN posted a new D12 spotify playlist to their facebook page this afternoon. The playlist is an eclectic mix of grunge, rock, alternative, a couple songs from The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 and Beyond and even some Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift thrown in.

Check out the District 12 playlist here.

Thanks to our follower @fcojaviier for spotting the playlist!

'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' to Screen At Rome Film Festival

It looks like the just-announced Nov 14th Rome Premiere of Catching Fire will be at an out-of-competition screening at the Rome Film Festival. According to Deadline:

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire has its world premiere in London on November 11th. In a get for the Rome Film Festival, the Lionsgate pic will then travel to the Eternal City for an out-of-competition screening on November 14th. The eighth Rome fest runs from November 8th to 17th.

Check out how to win a trip to the Rome premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and the details on the #TickTock10 sweepstakes here.

#TickTock10 Revealed - Win a Trip to the International Premiere of Catching Fire!

#TickTock10: Win a Trip to a Global Premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire!

FIVE Global Premieres for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire have been announced! London 11/11, Berlin 11/12, Madrid 11/13, Rome 11/14 and Paris 11/15.  Tell Lionsgate which #TickTock10 premiere you'd most like to attend by tweeting for the city: #CatchingFireLondon, #CatchingFireBerlin, #CatchingFireMadrid, #CatchingFireRome, or #CatchingFireParis. One lucky fan will be selected at random to attend the premiere in the city that receives the most tweets!  Participants will also earn the #TickTock10 badge and 100 bonus sparks.

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and director Francis Lawrence are confirmed for the European premieres!

The contest is open to residents of the US and Canada that are 13+ BUT fans in the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France also have the chance to win two tickets to THEIR city's Catching Fire premiere.

Be sure to read all of the Official Rules.

Fans in each of the five premiere cities enter to win tickets here - UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France

So get tweeting!

Official Mockingjay Pin Available for Pre-Order

Spirit Halloween stores have the official prop replica Mockingjay Pins available for pre-order on their website. These are very similar to the Mockingjay pins Lionsgate gave away at San Diego Comic Con in July. The pins are expected to ship 9/30/2013. Pre-order yours here for $9.99. 

Thanks to QuarterQuell.org for spotting them!

Hallmark Will Sell a 'Catching Fire' Keepsake Ornament For the Holidays

Hallmark just announced they will have a Mockingjay Keepsake Ornament for sale this holiday season.

From Hallmark.com

Hunger Games fans will rally behind our second Keepsake Ornament reveal. Featuring a mockingjay—the symbol of rebellion in Panem—this pin worn by Katniss Everdeen gave her the strength to fight for her district and freedom from the Capitol.

No details on when the ornament will become available but check the Hallmark site for a store near you.

Thanks to our frinds at Mockingjay.net for the tip!

New 'Catching Fire' Stills From Germany's Bravo Magazine

Thanks to our friends at QuarterQuell.org we've got higher quality versions of the new Catching Fire still from this morning PLUS a new one! The photos are from Germany's Bravo magazine.