Victory Tour 2013: The Online Fan Convention Is June 22-23

Victory Tour 2013 is just around the corner June 22-23. For $10.00 you can join the multi-fandom (but The Hunger Games focused) online fan convention and gain access to all the programming. 

The Victory Tour Gamemakers are also bringing in some of the hottest YA authors for keynote sessions:

We are extremely excited to announce that Lauren Oliver, author of the Delirium trilogy, and Ally Condie, author of the Matched Trilogy, will be joining us at the online convention!

Both world-renowned authors will host keynote sessions and and take audience questions via webcam, making these keynotes excitingly interactive. This is the perfect opportunity to get your questions answered and continue discussion about these trilogies in breakout sessions that follow!

Go to VictoryTour2013.com for more information and to register. 

Amandla Stenberg at the Max Mara Face of the Future Cocktail Party

Photo credit: JustJaredJr.

Amandla Stenberg attended (and looked amazing at) the Max Mara and W Magazine pre-party celebrating Hailee Steinfeld's Face of the Future 2013 honor at the Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards. 

Amandla tweeted this pic collage of the party.

 

Alexander Ludwig Is Keeping Busy With 2 New Gigs

Looks like our Cato is keeping mighty busy this summer! In addition to filming When The Game Stands Tall and completing Grown-Ups 2 (which comes out in July), Ludwig has been named as the new Cultural Influence Director of RYU, and has an upcoming role on season 2 of History Channel's Vikings. 

From the RYU Press Release:

Respect Your Universe, Inc., is thrilled to announce today that Rising Hollywood Star Alexander Ludwig has been named as the new Cultural Influence Director of RYU. Known for his most recent acting role as Cato in the popular movie The Hunger Games, Ludwig will serve as a cultural ambassador for RYU and further position himself as one of Hollywood's most promising talents with his new commitment to RYU.

"I have always seen myself as a young entrepreneur," said Alexander Ludwig about being named RYU's Cultural Influence Director. "I enjoy getting involved with people and companies that stand for good values and RYU is just that. Further, I am deeply passionate about companies that contribute to our community's future."

Ludwig, who is an accomplished all-around athlete that likes to compete in extreme freestyle ski competitions along with surfing up and down the California coastline, is a student at the University of Southern California studying film, theater and entrepreneurism. Ludwig was also a featured model in a major 2011 ad campaign and a gifted musician who is pursuing discussions for a future recording contract in addition to his passions for acting and film-making.

 "We are thrilled to have Alexander as a representative of RYU that embodies what we believe about the beauty of creative individuals to lead us forward in the human endeavor," said RYU CEO, Dr. Craig Brod. "Alexander is able to play multiple roles in his life, from actor to recording artist to athlete, and RYU is there to support all of his activities in comfort and style. Like with movies which are a medium that connects us all through living stories, Alexander is also a part of an emerging story, as is RYU."

"The moment I saw the apparel line, I was instantly excited and knew this was a company that I wanted to be involved with. The quality is exceptional and RYU's endless effort to make it an appealing and original brand shines through in its products," added Ludwig. "Additionally, I love the philosophy behind RYU and the name says it all -- respect those and everything around you and in turn you will succeed and encompass the ability to achieve greatness."

With both a Men's and Women's line currently available at http://shop.ryu.com/, RYU is an apparel brand focused on the lifestyle and performance needs of everyday athletes and individuals. RYU apparel is specifically designed to maximize movement, comfort and style. RYU's apparel and products are crafted from organic and/or recycled materials to help maintain the health of the environment.

For more information, visit http://www.ryu.com,

From The Hollywood Reporter:

History's Vikings is bulking up its ship for season two. Ludwig, who played Cato in the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-seller, will portray Bjorn, the intelligent and bold warrior son of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel). 

History renewed Vikings, its first original scripted series, for a 10-episode second season. Production will begin this summer for a 2014 return.

'Catching Fire' Barbies Coming In October

Hi, I'm Katniss Barbie, The Hunger Games Edition.

Do you like to play with dolls? What if they're Catching Fire dolls? The Barbie Doll maniacs at DollGenie.com say that there's a whole new series of Catching Fire themed Barbies coming out in October including Katniss, Peeta, Finnick (though they are calling him Fennick - shame on you Doll Genie!) and Gale. No official images yet but we'll keep you posted. 

You can still buy the Katniss Barbie Doll from The Hunger Games here. 

The Hunger Games Summer-Long Fan Ambassador Contests

Are you the ultimate Catching Fire fan? We know you are!! Well, you'll get a chance to prove it during the official summer-long Hunger Games Fan Ambassador social media promotions!

Later this summer you'll have the chance to nab the ultimate prize: a chance to win 2 tickets to the CATCHING FIRE movie premiere, a $1,000 gift card, and a Hunger Games boxed set with signed bookplates from author Suzanne Collins!

Contest 1:

It's the Share The Fire Video Sweepstakes through twitter that we told you about HERE. Contest runs June 10 - June 24, 2013. 

Contest 2:

SHARE YOUR FAVORITE HUNGER GAMES QUOTE SWEEPSTAKES on Pinterest

ENTRY PERIOD: JUNE 24 - JULY 8, 2013

Pin your favorite Hunger Games quotation and enter for a chance to win!

How to Enter: Log on Pinterest and visit bit.ly/catchingfirequotes then follow the directions: Re-pin a Hunger Games quotation from the entry page including the hashtag #ReadCatchingFire in the description, and complete the entry form. And don't forget to follow Scholastic on Pinterest here!

Prize: One (1) winner will receive one (1) Hardcover Edition of Catching Fire with Suzanne Collins signed bookplate and a $50.00 gift card. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) is $67.99.

Contest 3:

HUNGER GAMES TAG SWEEPSTAKES on Instagram

ENTRY PERIOD: JULY 8 - JULY 22, 2013

TAG! YOU'RE IT! Do you have friends who haven't read The Hunger Games series? Give them a copy and TAG them with the challenge to join the revolution! Document the challenge on Instragram for a chance to win!

How to Enter: Log on Instagram and upload a photo of yourself giving a copy of The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, or Mockingjay to another person. Photo should demonstrate sharing The Hunger Games trilogy with person(s) who haven’t read the series. You must include a dedicated hashtag #ReadCatchingFire and tag an Instagram friend as a challenge to read the book or participate in the sweepstakes. And don't forget to follow the Scholastic Instagram account @scholasticinc here!

Prize: One (1) winner will receive one (1) Hardcover Edition of Catching Fire with Suzanne Collins signed bookplate and a $50.00 gift card. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) is $67.99.

ULTIMATE CATCHING FIRE FAN CONTEST on Facebook

ENTRY PERIOD: TBD ("End of Summer" on the site)

DETAILS TO COME

Prize: Two tickets to the Catching Fire movie premiere, a $1,000 gift card that may be used toward travel to the premiere, and a boxed-set of The Hunger Games (ARV $53.97) with Suzanne Collins signed bookplates.

VIDEO: New Catching Fire Book Trailer, Paperback Release & Contest

CATCHING FIRE is now available in paperback. Help spread the word and you could win a free copy of CATCHING FIRE with bookplate signed by Suzanne Collins, and a $50.00 gift card from This Is Teen, a division of Scholastic.

Here's how to enter:

1. Follow @this_is_teen on Twitter

You must follow @this_is_teen before you enter.

2. Help us spread the word that everyone should read CATCHING FIRE.

Send a tweet including #ReadCatchingFire and http://bit.ly/spreadfire.

Contest ends on June 24th 2013. One lucky winner will be chosen at random and notified by direct message (DM).

Complete rules and more information on the summer-long Hunger Games Fan Ambassador challenge here. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

Photos & Video: Josh Hutcherson on the 'Paradise Lost' Set

A few new set photos and a low quality video (but hey, we'll take it!) from the set of Josh Hutcherson's upcoming Paradise Lost have surfaced. 

Thanks to Real or Not Real News for the tip and  Domilie4ever on YouTube for the video!

Gearing Up For 'Mockingjay' Casting in Atlanta?

Catrett Locke Casting, an extras casting company in Atlanta that did casting on Catching Fire, has announced casting on a big new project. While they aren't saying Mockingjay specifically, the clues all point to it! 

They recently posted THIS to Facebook

And they tweeted this yesterday. We can't confirm yet that this is for Mockingjay, so make sure to follow CL Casting on twitter and like them on facebook to get the latest information. You can sign up for email updates HERE.