New 'Mockingjay Part 2' Dolls on the Way?

It looks like we may get a new set of Mockingjay Part 2 dolls, tributes.  Tim Palen, Lionsgate's chief brand officer, president of worldwide marketing, and the fine-art photographer behind The Hunger Games' viral marketing campaigns, just posted this somewhat creeptastic photo to his instagram with the caption "Dolls #mockingjay #hungergames #peeta #gale." Looks like these are samples for the likenesses of our two male leads. 

What do you think? Are you into The Hunger Games Barbies?

First Stills and Trailer from Jennifer Lawrence's 'Joy'

The first teaser trailer and stills have been released from Jennifer Lawrence's upcoming film, Joy. The movie reunited Jennifer and director David O. Russel (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle) for what Russel calls, "an epic, unexpected story about the interior life of one woman’s soul, from the ages of 10 to 40.”

The director spoke with Entertainment Weekly and gave a little more insight into what the movie is all about: 

The title also refers to the owner of said soul, Joy (Jennifer Lawrence), a businesswoman who becomes the head of her family at the age of 27. To create the character, Russell was inspired by real-life mogul Joy Mangano — inventor and founder of Ingenious Designs — as well as the personal female influences of his youth, including his mother and her circle of friends.

“It’s my first film that really has the woman as the star,” he says. “What’s it like to become a boss and the godmother of a family and dynasty, both emotionally and commercially? You go inside that person’s soul, and it’s alternately hilarious, horrifying, and sort of joyous. Relationships are always complex, and nobody gets to success without breaking some of their own bones—and other people’s, too.”

On reuniting with stars Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, and Robert De Niro, who are Russell three-peaters after 2012’s Silver Linings Playbook and 2013’s American Hustle,  “I have a shorthand with these actors,” Russell says of the trio. “We share an enormous amount of trust and affection, and it allows us to take risks.” 

Joy opens December 25th. 

First Trailer for Liam Hemsworth's Upcoming Film 'The Dressmaker'

Liam Hemsworth fans rejoice! The trailer for his upcoming film The Dressmaker dropped and features a very handsome Mr. Hemsworth in all manner of rugged, tanned, beautifully-lit, half-nakedness. And the movie looks pretty adorable. Enjoy!

Here's the movie's synopsis:

Based on the best-selling novel by Rosalie Ham, THE DRESSMAKER is a bittersweet, comedy-drama set in early 1950s Australia. Tilly Dunnage (KATE WINSLET), a beautiful and talented misfit, after many years working as a dressmaker in exclusive Parisian fashion houses, returns home to the tiny middle-of-nowhere town of Dungatar to right the wrongs of the past. Not only does she reconcile with her ailing, eccentric mother Molly (JUDY DAVIS) and unexpectedly falls in love with the pure-hearted Teddy (LIAM HEMSWORTH), but armed with her sewing machine and incredible sense of style, she transforms the women of the town and in doing so gets sweet revenge on those who did her wrong. 

Now Open: The Hunger Games Exhibition Online Store

You guys have been asking us when you'd be able to buy things from The Hunger Games Exhibition's amazing gift shop. That time is now! Yesterday The Hunger Games Exhibition Shop launched with select items from the gift shop at The Exhibition in New York. Yes, including Buttercup (he's $24.99).

The shop has items ranging from $2.99 for a Mockingjay Grip Pen....

..... to $7500 for a limited-edition diamond encrusted solid-gold Mockingjay Pin - how Capitol!

The only thing we thought was missing was a nice range of affordable Mockingjay pins - especially the black one. Hopefully those are coming. 

The site was pretty spotty yesterday, but so far looks like it's working great today. Let us know what you think of the new store! 

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Amazing LEGO 'Mockingjay Part 2' Teaser Trailer

We were so excited when one of our followers sent us this amazing LEGO version of the Mockingjay Part 2 teaser trailer last week. We waited until all the Mockingjay Comic Con stuff died down to post so it's brilliance would not be overshadowed! Check it out:

Thank you Jacques Geldenhuys for your wonderful creation! We cannot even imagine how much work went into this. It is unbelievable! 

And thank you Emmanuel Mathew for writing to us about it! When we first watched it, the video only had a few views, and now even Nina Jacobson and Francis Lawrence have seen and enjoyed it. Thanks for tipping us off to this amazing creation. The internet would have missed out if you hadn't shared it. 

The 'Mockingjay Part 2' Cast Signings at Comic con

The cast of Mockingjay Part 2 was signing up a storm at Comic Con this weekend. Willow Shields took a turn at the Lionsgate booth on Friday morning.....

.....while our Rebels took to the booth on Saturday.

Did any of you score an autograph from the cast?

Images thanks to Willow-Shields.com, FarFarAwaySite, The Hunger Games and Gwendoline Christie. 

The 'Mockingjay Part 2' Cast Comic Con 2015 Interview Masterpost

Mockingjay Part 2 went to Comic Con 2015 with a much-anticipated final panel of The Hunger Games franchise on Thursday, July 9th. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Willow Shields, Francis Lawrence and Nina Jacobson took to Hall H for a panel moderated by Conan O'Brien. Then they were off to a press conference and loads of interviews before heading to Conan for a special Comic con edition of his show. 

Here's the full press conference:

Press Conference highlights:

Here's where you'll find all the video press interviews. We'll keep adding them here as more come out. 

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Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson & Liam Hemsworth on Conan

And a new meme is born

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth appeared on a special Comic Con episode of Conan on Thursday, July 9th. The cast talked about Mockingjay Part 2, fan intensity, and Jennifer serenaded us with Cher's "Believe." Jennifer's potty mouth clip is a must-see! I believe I have learned some new expressions. Thank you, Jen.