Kids Wish Network Grants Teen's Wish To Visit The 'Catching Fire' Set

How about a great story for your Good Friday? A new photo from the set of Catching Fire hit the internet today, and it has a lovely story to go with it. Read about Marisa Tran's set visit, made possible by Kids Wish Network:

As Marisa Tran was stuck in the hospital recovering from rounds of chemotherapy, there was one book series that she loved to repeatedly read cover-to-cover, The Hunger Games. The teen easily related to Katniss’s bravery and strong nature, two things Marisa needed to help her through the devastating treatment required to fight off her life-threatening illness. When she was well enough, Kids Wish Network wouldn’t think of a better way to show her some support than by granting her wish to visit the set of the series second book and movie, Catching Fire.

Marisa was diagnosed with both acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in 2011. Having both life-threatening conditions is a very rare occurrence, and Marisa started treatment immediately. In October of 2011, she underwent her first bone marrow transplant then began chemotherapy for each diagnosis separately. The teen spent over six months in the hospital recovering, most of the time in an isolation unit as her immune system was extremely compromised.

When she was discharged, there was nothing to stop her, or Kids Wish Network, from granting her wish. Marisa and her family enjoyed an all-expense paid wish trip to Atlanta to visit the set of “Catching Fire” during filming. Her favorite part was meeting the amazing cast, including stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson, and Liam Hemsworth.

Josh Hutcherson and Sam Claflin at the MTV Movie Awards

The bromance lives! Photo thanks to lovingeverlark.tumblr.com Josh Hutcherson and Sam Claflin were at the MTV Movie Awards tonight. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire picked up 3 Golden Popcorn Statues at this year's MMAs: Movie of the Year, Best Male Performance for Josh Hutcherson, and Best Female Performance for Jennifer Lawrence. (Get all the details HERE)

Josh didn't walk the red carpet but Sam Claflin and his gorgeous wife, Laura Haddock did. Perhaps they should win an honorary award for being the most adorable couple? Or, wait, maybe that award should go to Sam and Josh.

Photo by whitneyhoustonwehaveaproblem.tumblr.com

The pic above was posted by Whitney on tumblr with the caption: So today I went to the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards and Sam Claflin skipped by saying “sorry I can’t stop, I’m late and I’ve got to mush on through.”

We didn't get Josh on the red carpet (boo!) but we did get some cute shots of him inside the awards. He attended with his little brother Connor. Connor, congrats on becoming an internet sensation.

Josh and Shailene Woodley during the show

'Catching Fire' Wins at the MTV Movie Awards

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire took home 3 Golden Popcorn statuettes at the MTV Movie Awards tonight in Los Angeles! Sadly, even with ALL of your hard work to vote Katniss in as Favorite Character, Tris ended up taking the category. We know who OUR favorite character is though, right tributes? #KatnissForever

Movie of the Year: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Best Male Performance: Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark

Best Female Performance: Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen

Cameron Diaz wins tonight's Josh Travolta Award for Epic Cluelessness. Gif by Yahoo

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Josh Hutcherson wins Best Male Performance at the MTV Movie Awards

Sam Claflin and Josh Hutcherson accept the Movie of the Year Award at the MTV Movie Awards

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Josh gave a little tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman in his acceptance speech for Catching Fire saying, "I know that if Philip were here, he would think this is really cool. To have him in our movies was one of the coolest things in the world. He’s one of the actors I’ve looked up to my entire life. We think about him every day on set. Wherever he is, this definitely goes out to him as well."

Another fantastic interview: Josh and Sam talk to MTV's Josh Horowitz backstage. Whoops, nice spoiler Josh. "You're dead."

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Raw footage of the press room at the MTV Movie Awards. Sam and Josh come in around 10:47 and then Josh is photgraphed alone immediately after until about 13:40. Watch with the sound off to avoid the screaming paps:

Your next question is probably, "When is the Mockingjay teaser trailer coming?" Ours, too! I wish we knew for sure. Nothing about a trailer has been officially confirmed as of press time. The only information we have at this point is from the article we posted back in Jan in which the Mockingjay team discusses the marketing plan and confirms the Cannes Film Festival as a place where at least SOMETHING from Mockingjay marketing will be revealed. We'll keep you updated!

MTV Movie Awards Voting Links - Last Chance to Vote!

The MTV Movie Awards is this Sunday, April 13th at 9/8c on MTV, of course (livestream at MTV.com). Sam Claflin and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to be attending the awards. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is up for 8 different awards that YOU, yes you, can vote for! Voting is open through Sunday for Movie of the Year and Favorite Character. Today - Saturday - is your last day to vote for the other categories. Here are all the links you need to get out the vote!

#votekatniss for Favorite Character on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Vine. Be sure to use the hashtag #votekatniss in your posts!

Movie of the Year: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Best Male Performance: Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark

Best Female Performance: Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen

Best Shirtless Performance: Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair

Best Fight: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson & Sam Claflin vs. Monkeys

Best Villain: Donald Sutherland as President Snow

Best On-Screen Transformation: Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket

Josh Hutcherson and Sam Claflin Confirmed for the MTV Movie Awards

MTV has confirmed that Josh Hutcherson and Sam Claflin will attend the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, April 13th at 9pm/8c! Time to get excited!

And for all of you asking: There is no official confirmation from Lionsgate that there will be a Mockingjay teaser trailer shown at the MTV Movie Awards. 

'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Wins "Best Thriller" at the Jameson Empire Awards

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire took home the award for Best Thriller at the Jameson Empire Awards Sunday night in London. Unfortunately, no one from the cast was there to accept the award. Sam Claflin was also nominated for his role as Finnick Odair in Catching Fire but lost to Michael Fassbender (12 Years A Slave). The Jameson Empire Awards are voted-for by fans and readers of Empire Magazine.

Congrats to Catching Fire!

'Catching Fire' and Jennifer Lawrence Win at the Kids' Choice Awards

Willow Shields on the orange carpet at the KCAs

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Jennifer Lawrence won tonight at the Kids' Choice Awards. Catching Fire won for Favorite Movie (of course!) while Jen won for both Favorite Movie Actress and Favorite Female Buttkicker. Jennifer wasn't in attendance tonight but it was great to see Willow Shields at the awards. The 27th annual fan-voted event aired live on Nickelodeon tonight. (It airs on a delay for the West Coast from 8-9:30 p.m. PT.)

Favorite Movie
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Winner)
Iron Man 3
Oz the Great and Powerful
The Smurfs 2

Favorite Movie Actress
Jennifer Lawrence (Winner)
Sandra Bullock
Mila Kunis
Jayma Mays

Favorite Female Buttkicker
Jennifer Lawrence (Winner)
Sandra Bullock
Evangeline Lilly
Jena Malone

Video: Sam Claflin Q&A at the 'Catching Fire' Private Screening in London

Sam Claflin attended a private screening of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire at Soho House in London to celebrate the release of the film on DVD and Blu-ray. Before the screening hosted by Digital Spy, Sam participated in a Q&A answering questions asked on twitter with #CatchingFireAskSam. Anyone get their question answered?

Here's video thanks to evad010:

Here's some of the highlights of the Q&A thanks to Digital Spy:

1. Sam has been part of both the Pirates of the Caribbean and Snow White franchises, but The Hunger Games is by far the biggest...

"For me The Hunger Games takes the biscuit - it's such an amazing experience, great working with the guys and you know it's a big happy family. We all have fun on set as much as we all work very, very hard and we all get on like a house on fire. You can't ask for anything more when you're working on a job like that."

2. Sam originally didn't realize that Hunger Games was a trilogy, but quickly became a fan...

"I typed 'Finnick Odair' into the internet and all these fan-drawn cartoons [came up] and I was like, 'Why am I auditioning for this guy?' He is tall, blond, handsome, with a six-pack and green eyes, and he's tanned, and I was none of those things. I read the books in five days and the moment I knew I had this audition I loved every second of it."

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