Jennifer Lawrence + The Hunger Games Cast at the Met Gala

Lorde and Jen at one of the Met Gala after partiesJennifer Lawrence co-hosted the Met Gala in New York last night, and many of her Hunger Games family were there glamming it up as well. Julianne Moore, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz and Lorde (she's in the family now after curating the Mockingjay Part 1 soundtrack) all stepped out for ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume 
Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Here are the pretty, pretty pictures.

Jen was wearing Dior Couture, of course

Elizabeth Banks in Michael Kors

Julianne Moore in Givenchy

Lenny and ex-wife Lisa Bonet

Elizabeth Banks Would Be Up For More Effie Trinket

At a press day for Pitch Perfect 2, Elizabeth Banks’ directorial debut, the actress told MTV that she would be open to revisiting her character in The Hunger Games series.

“I love Effie, I miss her dearly,” Banks said. “If people want more, I’m definitely up for it,” she said. “I just love Effie, so sure.”

Mockingjay Part 2 Keepsake Ornament Available October 3rd

Hallmark is making a Mockingjay Part 2 keepsake ornament this year! The Catching Fire one they did was a favorite of ours, so we're really looking forward to this little guy joining it on our tree this year. We wonder why they didn't do a Mockingjay Part 1...

The Mockingjay Part 2 ornament will be available on October 3rd at Hallmark. 

Outrage Alert: Willow Shields & Mark Ballas Eliminated on Dancing With the Stars

Well, THAT was unexpected. After an incredibly cool futuristic jazz number and a winning salsa dance-off, plus the night's high score of 39 (after the dance-off extra 2 points), Team Markingjay (Willow Shields and Mark Ballas) was eliminated in week 7 of Dancing With the Stars. I think we were all crying right along with Willow.

Check out their numbers below:

I mean, she KILLED it every time! 

If social media is any indication, the rest of the world was as upset about it as we were. #SaveWillow and #BringBackTeamMarkingjay were all over twitter, instagram and facebook last night.

It's so hard to believe that they didn't get enough votes. We were voting our heads off! Maybe people thought they were so good that they didn't need the votes? Who knows, it's heartbreaking. 

Willow and Mark should be proud of what they accomplished and know that they certainly win in the hearts of the tributes! 

'Mockingjay Part 2' Director Francis Lawrence talks Epilogue, Deleted Scenes, Comic-Con

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 director Francis Lawrence sat down with Steven Weintraub from Collider.com at CinemaCon last night, and revealed some of the most interesting Mockingjay Part 2 information we've heard YET! Thanks Collider for asking such great questions (and for listening to the tributes on twitter!).

Take a look:

Among the juicy nuggets of information on MJ2:

They are in post, the cut of the film is basically done. First cut was 2 hrs 50 min, now its 2 hrs 7 min without credits and epilogue.

There are very few deleted scenes, they used almost everything they shot.

They'll shoot the Epilogue in late May, it will be a few minutes long. (they heard your twitter questions)

Francis hears your demands for a trailer on twitter but wants you all to "practice patience" about it. "The last movie just came out in November, and left theatres in March or April or something. It’s crazy… they’ll get it." It is "nice to want." 

Movie will be complete ("done, done") in September

Francis says they're going to Comic Con with some cast, but cast TBD.

Tim Palen has some cool stuff planned for marketing teaser-wise.

Francis Lawrence will be at The Hunger Games Exhibition grand opening in New York on July 1st. 

Time to get excited, tributes!! Excited and patient!?!?!?

Francis also talked about Mockingjay Part 2 with Josh Horowitz from MTV News at Cinema Con:

Francis had this to say about working with Jennifer Lawrence:

Francis also spoke about Jennifer Lawrence in the press room at the Awards. He was asked about how she's changed and said:

“I don’t think she’s really changed. I’ve been working on these films for 3 ½ years now and she’s really wonderful. She’s an extremely talented person and very warm and fun to be around. Very down to earth, very silly. She’s exactly the same now, so, she’s fantastic.”

Francis Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks and Julianne Moore Honored at Cinema Con

Francis Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks and Julianne Moore were presented with honors at the "CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards" ceremony on Thursday, April 23, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Francis Lawrence received the "Director of the Year" award. He spoke with Collider.com about Mockingjay Part 2 during the festivities. See that awesome video here. 

Elizabeth Banks took home the "Breakthrough Filmmaker of the Year" Award for her work directing Pitch Perfect 2. 

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Sneak Peek Inside The Hunger Games Exhibition + Tickets Officially on Sale

The Hunger Games Exhibition tickets have officially gone on sale to the public. Previously available for pre-sale only, the interactive exhibit opens in New York City July 1st and remains at Discovery Times Square until January 3rd 2016. The exhibition will be traveling after the New York stop and we'll keep you posted as to where as soon as we find out!

TheHungerGamesExhibition.com has been updated with new information about the individual exhibition areas and, thanks to Lionsgate, we have our first peek of The Hob inside the District 12 area. 

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District 12 is the home of Katniss Everdeen and the entry point into the world of Panem. Journey through the Hob, see the Everdeen family house and the Hall of Justice, explore Panem via an interactive map, and more.

Beyond the District 12 area visitors will experience:

Tribute Train

Come aboard the high-speed train that sweeps Katniss away from District 12 and opens her eyes to the world of Panem. Featuring plenty of ‘mahogany,’ see the intricate set dressings and props that offer a first glimpse of the Capitol’s opulence and splendor.

The Capitol

Explore the wonder and opulence of the Capitol, from President Snow’s balcony to the tribute parade chariot to the lavish victory party held at Snow’s mansion. Visit Cinna’s design studio, complete with Cinna’s prized sketchbook and the Girl on Fire dress, and even sit down for an interview with Capitol TV’s Caesar Flickerman.

Making The Games

Highlighting the arts and science of The Hunger Games, this high tech zone is dedicated to the games themselves. Honor the tributes, test your knot tying and stunt skills, and explore the technology behind the games – from muttations to force fields – at the interactive Gamemakers’ table.

District 13

Venture into rebel territory and join the fight! Create a “propo” (propaganda film) to fuel the revolution, view the latest advancements in Beetee’s lab, and learn more about life in the underground district.

Katniss' Journey

Celebrate Katniss’s brave transformation from tribute to the Mockingjay in this moving finale. See Katniss’s most iconic costumes up close, including the Mockingjay dress and the Mockingjay armor, see pivotal moments from the films, and be completely inspired by the power of one person to change the world.

Fan Gallery

See first-hand how the story of the Mockingjay has become a global phenomenon and fan sensation in this zone featuring real fan art. Who knows? Maybe your masterpieces will make the gallery! 

The Hunger Games: The Exhibition celebrates the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise and Katniss’s epic journey like never before. This dynamic exploration of the art, science, pageantry and history of the world of Panem features iconic costumes, props, and set recreations that highlight the technological wizardry and amazing artistry that brought this world to life. High-tech, hands-on interactives let you dive into exciting behind-the-scenes content, engage deeply with the world of the films, and discover a whole new side of the stories that took the world by storm.

To purchase tickets and for more info visit The Hunger Games: The Exhibition.

Willow Shields is Alice in Wonderland on Dancing With The Stars "Disney Night"

Willow Shields and Mark Ballas did what Mark calls "one of his favorite dances ever," an Alice in Wonderland performance on Dancing with the Stars "Disney Night" last night! Yes, that is Mark Ballas as the white rabbit. The judges liked Team Markingjay's trip down the rabbit hole, giving them a score of 34/40. They're now the top scoring couple of the season so far. 

No matter how wonderful Willow is, she can't stay in the game without our votes!

Here's a little voting refresher:

Be sure to vote while the show airs in your time zone and for an hour after the show airs by phone at 1-855-234-5612. You can vote at ABC.com (you'll need to create an account), or on the Dancing with the Stars FB page from 8pm EST Mon until 8pm EST Tuesday. The judges are only 50% of the score. We need to vote!