New 'Mockingjay Part 1' Still

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A new still from Mockingjay Part 1 has surfaced online.  The still features Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket. You can see Effie's schedule printed on her arm in this picture. A lot of people (including those of us at PP) noticed the schedule printed on Finnick's arm in the movie too.

According to Francis Lawrence, a lot more was shot than was used in Mockingjay Part 1 compared to Catching Fire, so hopefully we'll see more about this detail in the deleted scenes when the DVD comes out! 

Jennifer Lawrence Supports The Louisville Cardinals

 Jennifer Lawrence throws up the L at the big game thanks to Scott Utterback on twitter

Jennifer Lawrence came out in support of her beloved Louisville Cardinals basketball team yesterday. Unfortunately, her support didn't bring the Cardinals a win; they lost 58-50 against the Kentucky Wildcats. But we did get to see a lot of great photos of Jen with her family and fans. It looks like she had a great time! 

Jen cheers with the hometown crowd thanks to Jonathan Palmer on twitter

Photo thanks to Sports Illustrated on twitter

Photo above and the photos below courtesy Terry Meiners on Facebook

Jen with her mom, dad, her brother Ben, and Terry Meiniers

Natalie Dormer on Jennifer Lawrence and Katniss Everdeen "There are not enough role models like her"

Natalie Dormer spoke with Marie Claire UK recently, and had a few lovely things to say about Jennifer Lawrence, Katniss Everdeen, and working with some of her biggest inspirations on the Mockingjay set:

Believe the hype about Jennifer Lawrence. She is blazing a trail for her generation and she is everything that her reputation predicts – boyant, fun, full of energy, and that filters down from the top. It was the same with [executive producers] David Benioff and DB Weiss on Game of Thrones. If you have strong leaders, in any working environment, it trickles down.

Katniss Everdeen has worked wonders for women. It’s wonderful that a strong, three-dimensional female character – whose personality isn’t always palatable - has had the box office reaction that she’s had. There are not enough role models like her. You could argue that TV is leading the way with interesting, multi-faceted female roles with shows like Veep, American Horror Story, Girls and Orange is the New Black. That can happen with film too. Look back to all the classic Hitchcock thrillers. We just need a renaissance.

Jennifer and Natalie at the 'Mockingjay Part 1' Los Angeles premiere

My inspirations? It would be impossible to choose just one. My first job was with Jeremy Irons. Then there was Ridley Scott, Ron Howard, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Woody Harrleson – I was shooting with him when I was in the middle of watching True Detective and it took everything I had to stop myself pestering him with questions about it. Oh and Julianne Moore – such a talented actress. I’m like a magpie, I take a little something from everyone I work with.

The Latest 'Mockingjay Part 1' Stills

A couple of new stills from Mockingjay Part 1 have surfaced online. The Hunger Games social media accounts posted this shot of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy (in the ventilation shaft in District 13) yesterday.

Click image for full sizeThe Hunger Games twitter account tweeted (and then removed) the photo of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss and Willow shields as Prim in the District 13 hospital below yesterday. Huge thanks to Tumblr user bandathtebillie for unraveling the mystery of the new still!

Another new still featuring Katniss and Haymitch:

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See additional recent Mockingjay Part 1 stills here. 

Katniss Everdeen Wax Figure Launches at Madame Tussaud's

Madame Tussaud's London outpost debuted their Katniss Everdeen wax figure today. The extraordinarily lifelike representation of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss is wearing the hunting jacket and cowl that we all recognize (and love) from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Wonder if Jennifer has seen it and what she thinks of it?

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The new exhibit features in an immersive set, with a projection mapped mockingjay pin that catches fire. Check it out below:

A video posted by Madame Tussauds London (@madametussaudslondon) on Dec 12, 2014 at 1:28am PST

The New York and Los Angeles locations also have new Katniss Everdeen displays. The New York Tussaud's location has Katniss in her arena outfit for the 74th Hunger Games in an arena setting.

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The Hollywood Tussaud's location has a very similar display to the London location, with Katniss in her hunting outfit from Catching Fire and the projection mapped burning mockingjay:

Click for larger imageWhat do you think of the Katniss Everdeen wax figures? Do you plan to visit one of the Madame Tussaud's locations to check them out?

Katniss Everdeen Wax Figure to Launch Next Week at Madame Tussauds

Madam Tussauds, the famous wax museum, will honor The Hunger Games and Katniss Everdeen next week with a new wax figure of Katniss in their London, New York and Hollywood outposts. According to Madame Tussauds, each figure took 4 months to create and cost £150,000.

From Madame Tussauds:

Katniss Everdeen, protagonist of the worldwide phenomenon, The Hunger Games franchise, will become the newest figure at Madame Tussauds London this month following the release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1.

Madame Tussauds will launch three wax likenesses of Katniss, portrayed by Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence, worldwide. The figure will feature in an immersive setting here in London, as well as at our New York and Hollywood attractions.

The figure in London will be portrayed in Katniss’ hunting outfit, which she wears in the second installment of the franchise, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Teamed with her iconic brown leather hunting jacket, are dark charcoal trousers, knee-length tie-up leather brown boots, plus brown leather quiver (arrow bag) and trademark bow. Her hair will by styled in her iconic braid.

Follow @madametuddaudslondon on Instagram for exclusive photos when Katniss Everdeen’s wax figure is launched next week!

Jennifer Lawrence is One of People Magazine's 25 Most Intriguing People of 2014

We certainly agree with People Magazine. Jennifer Lawrence is included in the weekly mag's annual Best and Worst of 2014 Issue as part of their 25 Most Intriguing People. Click to enlarge the blurb below:

'Mockingjay Part 1' and Cast Up For Multiple Awards

Awards season has officially kicked off in Hollywood,  and  - HOORAY - Mockingjay Part 1 and its talented cast are up for multiple awards already.

Critics Choice Awards (Jan 15th on A&E):

"Best Actress in an Action Movie" Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in Mockingjay Part 1

"Best Song" “Yellow Flicker Beat” by Lorde from the Mockingjay Part 1 Original Soundtrack

"Best Actress" Julianne Moore for her role in Still Alice

Golden Globe Awards (January 11th on NBC):

"Best Original Song"  “Yellow Flicker Beat” by Lorde from the Mockingjay Part 1 Original Soundtrack

"Best Actress Drama" Julianne Moore for Still Alice

"Best Actress Musical of Comedy" Julianne Moore for Maps to the Stars

"Best Actor in a TV Movie or Mini-Series" Woody Harrelson for True Detective

Screen Actors Guild Awards (January 25th on TNT & TBS)

"Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Leading Role" Julianne Moore for Still Alice

"Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series" Woody Harrelson for True Detective

Congrats to everyone on their nominations and, of course, may the odds be ever in your favor!