Josh Hutcherson Will Present At The Oscars

Josh Hutcherson will be a presenter at the Oscars this year! The Academy tweeted the news this afternoon, giving us a very good reason to get excited about this year's telecast. Josh was invited to join The Academy just last summer. 

The 87th Oscars are Sunday, February 22nd starting at 7e|4p on ABC. The show will also be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide, so check your local listings for where to watch!

Julianne Moore, Sam Claflin and Natalie Dormer at the BAFTAs

Julianne Moore won the Best Leading Actress award at last nights BAFTA ceremony in London. Yay, Julianne!

Henry Cavill, Julianne and Chris Evans. Julianne for the win. Sam & Nat blow a kiss. Photo thanks to @bafta on instagram

Sam Claflin and Natalie Dormer were also on hand to present the Best Costume Award.

'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2' is coming to IMAX 3D this November!

More big news from Lionsgate today! The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 is coming to IMAX 3D this November! Mockingjay Part 2 will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in IMAX® 3D theaters domestically for the film’s November 20th rollout.

“I’m thrilled Mockingjay – Part 2 will be in IMAX theaters,” said director Francis Lawrence. “Fans will now have the chance to see the film in any format they want, which is exciting; we recently saw the 3-D version of Mockingjay – Part 1 before its release in China, and the new level of immersion was really fantastic.”

 “It’s exciting to be back in The Hunger Games world and once again team up with our partners at Lionsgate, director Francis Lawrence and producers Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik on what we believe will be a thrilling, action-packed finale to this blockbuster franchise,” said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment. “The fan enthusiasm and cultural impact that this series has generated has been truly remarkable and we are thrilled to offer audiences the opportunity to experience the last chapter in IMAX 3D.”

The IMAX® 3D version of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX® DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

The press release today offered us the first official synopsis of Mockingjay Part 2 as well:

With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her.  The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.

According to our friends at QuarterQuell.org, who were able to listen to the replay of Lionsgate's investor conference call today, Mockingjay Part 2 will be released in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D in all territories worldwide where the film will be released.

The Hunger Games: The Exhibition - Coming July 2015!

Coming to New York City July 2015! 

Lionsgate today announced the world premiere of The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, the highly anticipated new traveling exhibition based on the blockbuster movie franchise. Premiering July 1, 2015 at Discovery Times Square in New York City, the immersive exhibit designed by Thinkwell Group is scheduled to run through January 3, 2016. 

“The Hunger Games: The Exhibition offers visitors an unparalleled experience and brings them closer to the world of Panem,” said Jenefer Brown, Lionsgate Senior Vice President of Location Based Entertainment. “Through a dynamic series of interactives, never before seen content, and immersive environments, guests will connect to The Hunger Games in a one-of-kind experience. The application of the film’s science, technology, and real world problem solving also translate to a valuable educational experience that will resonate with school groups and visitors alike. We are thrilled to be launching this first ever interactive experience that will serve our global fan base and attract a new audience to the powerful Hunger Games franchise.”

The Hunger Games: The Exhibition invites visitors to step inside and explore the world of Panem as created by the films. Hundreds of authentic costumes and props, high-tech and hands-on interactives and detailed set recreations reveal the amazing artistry and technology that brought these incredible books to life. Visitors will follow Katniss Everdeen’s inspirational journey, from her humble beginnings in District 12 to her emergence as the Mockingjay, sparking curiosity and excitement. The exhibit will feature seven galleries including District 12, Tribute Train, The Capitol, Making the Games, District 13, Fan Gallery and Katniss’s Journey.

Highlights include iconic costumes from the films such as the Girl on Fire dress, the Mockingjay dress and the Mockingjay armor; key artifacts including the Mockingjay pin, Cinna’s sketchbook and Katniss’s bow; and interactives including an explorable map of Panem, gamemaker’s control table and a stunt choreography interactive.

“As a producer and the exhibition tour operator, we are thrilled with the opportunity to represent such a meaningful exhibition and share it with the world. As global developers of travelling exhibition content, we are always prospecting opportunities that provide a truly immersive, engaging and rewarding experience for the audience. Much like the ongoing success of the film franchise and the ever increasing global fan base, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition promises to deliver a pioneering fan and audience experience,” said Tom Zaller, President of Imagine Exhibitions.

“We are thrilled to be the premiere venue for this exciting exhibition,” said James Sanna, President of Discovery Times Square. “The Hunger Games: The Exhibition will provide fans with the rare opportunity to experience firsthand the world of Katniss Everdeen and is a continuation of Discovery Times Square’s mission to connect people to the entertainment properties they love.”

The exhibition will run at Discovery Times Square through January 3, 2016 and will then embark on a global tour. Individual tickets will go on sale April 21^st with prices starting at $22.50. In advance of the ticket on sale date and to service the anticipated demand for individual tickets, a ticket pre-registration window will begin on Feb 24^th. In addition to receiving an opportunity to buy tickets before the general public, ticket pre-registrants will also receive exclusive exhibition content and updates and be automatically entered into a sweepstakes to attend the exhibition premier at Discovery Times Square.

More info and email sign-up at thehungergamesexhibition.com. This a TRAVELING exhibition, so look for more tour locations and dates coming soon! 

New Photo: Jennifer Lawrence in March 2015 Vanity Fair

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A new, gorgeous, and very memorable photo of Jennifer Lawrence has been released along with a short Spotlight article in the March 2015 issue of Vanity Fair. This photo was clearly part of Jen's November 2014 VF cover shoot, but obviously not very well-timed for that feature in which she discussed her personal photo leak.

From Vanity Fair:

One thing about 24-year old Kentucky native Jennifer Lawrence that everyone can agree on is that she's fearless. Her performances radiate confidence - she is a total natural. She received her first Oscar nomination, for best actress, in 2011 with Winter's Bone. Then, in 2013, she won the Oscar for her work in David O. Russel's Silver Linings Playbook - and our hearts as she stumbled up the steps to accept her award.

A year later she was nominated again, this time for best supporting actress in Russell's American Hustle: who can forget her cleaning house in leopard print and yellow rubber gloves while singing at the top of her lungs to "Live and Let Die"? In the middle of all that she managed to carry the billion-dollar Hunger Games franchise on her back, as Katniss Everdeen. And fear not, Lawrence says, she's just getting started: "I'd love to work with the Coen brothers, Tommy Lee Jones, Will Ferrell, and Cate Blanchett."

This month, the long-gestating Serena comes to the screen, based on the 2008 novel by Ron Rash. Danish director Susanne Bier takes on this Depression-era gothic ale about North Carolina timber tycoon, George Pemberton (Bradley Cooper), and his perfectly lovely wife, Serena (Lawrence), who, with her pet eagle and appetite for mayhem, resembles Lady Macbeth more than she does Donna Reed.

This marks Lawrence's third film with Cooper. Both have enjoyed their collaborations with Russell, and, in fact, it is said that Cooper will make an appearance when Lawrence plays Long Island single mom and Miracle Mop inventor Joy Mangano in the director's Joy, due out this Christmas from Fox. "I wish I could take credit for the roles that I've picked, but, honestly, they've picked me," Lawrence says. "I think that everybody is made to do something, and I was just made to do this"

The Story Behind Jennifer Lawrence’s Snake Photo:

Last July 29, on a Patrick Demarchelier shoot at a private residence in the Hollywood Hills, a giant Colombian red-tailed boa constrictor spent most of the day cooped up in a perforated, extra-large storage container managed by two very capable handlers. When it came time for the snake to take his star turn, there was frightfully little between him and Jennifer Lawrence—only a long metal rod with a hook at the end. The actress proved to be very brave and nonchalant about having a serpent wrapped around her body—an homage to the 1981 Richard Avedon Vogue portrait of Nastassja Kinski that launched a million dorm-room posters—and coolly focused her eyes on the camera. “Jennifer has the perfect combination of strength, sexuality, and humor, and, above all, tomboy to pull this off,” says V.F. fashion and style director Jessica Diehl, who styled the shoot.

Lawrence only became uncomfortable when the snake took a fancy to her neck. Then the shoot was over and Mr. Boa went back into his box.

Julianne Moore, Sam Claflin & Natalie Dormer Confirmed for BAFTAS

 

Julianne Moore, Sam Claflin and Natalie Dormer are confirmed to attend the BAFTAS on Sunday, February 8th. Julianne is nominated for her performance in Still Alice, and Sam and Natalie are set to present. 

You can tune in to the BAFTAS live stream on Sunday starting at 5pm GMT (noon ET/9am PT) on BAFTA.ORG and EE.CO.UK. The awards start at 9pm GMT (4pm EST/1pm PT). 

GIVEAWAY - Insight Editions 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' Hardcover Ruled Journals

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We've been eyeing these gorgeous Insight Editions The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Hardcover Ruled Journals for a few months now, and when the lovely folks at Insight Editions offered us the chance to see some samples close up, we jumped at the chance.

Inside the Mockingjay Part 1 journalInside the Capitol journal

The journals are even better in person! Featuring 192 lined pages of high-quality heavy stock paper, a ribbon placeholder, elastic closure, and a 7.5 x 4.5-inch back pocket, each journal is embossed with artwork from the film and marketing campaign. You have three different options to choose from: Mockingjay Part 1, The Capitol, and District 13. Each also has different, corresponding images on the inside front and back cover pages (see above for a few examples).

They're perfect for writing that Everlark fan fic we know you're working on. Check out more details and order them ($18.95 retail) at Insight Editions. 

The journals are also available for sale at Amazon.com for about $15.00. Click to shop the Mockingjay Part 1, Capitol and District 13 journals on Amazon. 

We've got great news. We're got THREE sets of the journals to give away to you! Use the widget below to enter. The GIVEAWAY ends Wednesday, Feb 11th at 9:00am EST. 

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Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman

Today we remember and celebrate the life of our Plutarch Heavensbee, Philip Seymour Hoffman. He was a talented, inspiring actor who brought so many amazing characters to life. The world is a little duller and a lot sadder without him.

Rest in Peace. July 23, 1967-February 2, 2014