Jennifer, Josh, Liam, Francis and Nina Talk Mockingjay Part 2 in Total Film Magazine

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Francis Lawrence and Nina Jacobson talk about the end of the game changing franchise in the December issue of Total Film. 

In the article, producer Nina Jacobson talks about the bond the three leads Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth share:

The most heartening thing is to see how close they’ve become with each other. They became a family. They became incredibly close. They grew up together in the way that other people of that age are going to college. Instead they had this experience."

Jacobson says Mockingjay Part 2 is the film "where Katniss takes control of the narrative, where she sets the agenda for the movie. I think for Jen to step into the role as the leader, as the one calling the shots for a good part of the movie, and the attendant burden of that, was something that she was very ready to play."

On recognizing Jennifer Lawrence's star power in the Katniss casting process Jacobson says:

It’s crazy to imagine that yes, there was a moment when Jen Lawrence had to audition for a role, and that’s unimaginable now – and that was not that long ago. But then she came in to audition and the audition was ridiculously moving and made the casting director cry. Nobody was ever going to get that part besides her. Star quality? Yes, of course. She felt like a movie star from the second I saw her in Winter's Bone."

On the possibility of a Hunger Games sequel or prequel, the story is over for Nina Jacobson. For now. "I don't have any idea for how to extend it and I don't have any plans right now. If Suzanne Collins called me up one day and said, 'I have an idea.' I'd be there in a second. But, I would always follow her lead and right now there are no plans. I wouldn't know how to do it myself and I wouldn't want to do it if she didn't. If it didn't come from her." 

On the possibility of the inevitable Hunger Games reboot in 20 years, director Francis Lawrence laughs, "The way the business is going now it seems like they would! It's like you would be doing it in less than 20 years."

Jennifer Lawrence says, "Of course they will. I don’t think it’s surreal at all. I think it’s a totally realistic possibility. Good luck to them!"

"I want to play Haymitch, " jokes Josh Hutcherson,  "You can be Effie." He turns to Hemsworth, "You can be Snow. The son we didn't know about." Hemsworth grins, running with it, "I'm really bitter towards you guys because of what happened."

"It's great." enthuses Hutcherson, "We're going to write it. Jen and Amy Schumer!" Adds Jen, nodding, "It'll be the most dramatic thing you've ever seen."

 

To read the full article, pick up a copy on newsstands or get the digital issue HERE. 

Josh Hutcherson and Jena Malone Premiere Their Short Film 'The Rusted'

Jena Malone and Josh Hutcherson were in New York yesterday, along with Ron Howard and director Kat Candler, to premiere their short film The Rusted, a part of Canon's Project Imagination. Check out the powerful short film below. 

AOL Build hosted the red carpet premiere and a live Q&A after the screening.

We'll update this post with the full Q&A as soon as it's released. It was so fun to watch and see our buddy Tea from PanemUpdates ask a great question in the studio audience. Way to go! 

Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson Talk Mockingjay Part 2 With epix

Epix has posted a new series of Mockingjay Part 2 interviews with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Francis Lawrence on their site. There are three short and sweet interviews from the long lead press day back in August. It's exciting to finally see those interviews start to come out!! It's happening! 

New 'Mockingjay Part 2' Stills!

A lovely new batch of Mockingjay Part 2 stills debuted today. The new Peeta still premiered on Josh Hutcherson's Facebook page. Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen was also a Facebook page debut.

Will there be any more stills revealed today? Stay tuned!

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth Will be Honored at Hand & Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX

Exciting news! Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth will be honored at the classic hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood.

Many thousands of Hollywood’s elite have graced the halls of the TCL Chinese Theatres at the movies, red carpet premieres and ceremonies. But only a select few have been invited to join the exclusive society known as the Forecourt of the Stars.

Jen, Josh and Liam will leave their hand prints in cement on Oct 31st at 10am. If you want to watch the ceremony GET THERE EARLY! There will be limited fan viewing at the ceremony, but it's first come, first served. The ceremony is coinciding with the festivities at The Hunger Games Tribute Global Fan Appreciation Event at the Samsung Studio in Los Angeles. So, at least now we know that "The Trio" will be present at the event! We can't wait to see what shenanigans ensue when there's a combination of Jen, Josh, Liam, and wet cement.  

Full press release below:

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.– On Sat., Oct. 31, Hunger Games stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth will place their handprints and footprints in cement, an honor reserved for Hollywood’s biggest luminaries.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, the final installment of the global blockbuster HungerGames franchise that has captivated audiences around the world, has been digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and is being released in IMAX® theaters domestically for the film’s November 20th rollout. It will open in Hollywood at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX. http://www.tclchinesetheatres.com

The IMAX® version of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 has been 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 blockbuster Hunger Games franchise has taken audiences by storm around the world, grossing more than $2.2 billion at the global box office. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 now brings the franchise to its powerful final chapter in which Katniss Everdeen [Jennifer Lawrence] realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival – they are for the future.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Peter Craig and Danny Strong, from an adaptation by Suzanne Collins, and features an acclaimed cast including Academy Award®-winner Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Academy Award®-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, with Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland reprising their original roles from The Hunger Gamesand The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The impressive lineup is joined by The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 co-stars Academy Award®-winner Julianne Moore, Mahershala Ali, Natalie Dormer, Wes Chatham, Elden Henson and Evan Ross.

The TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX handprints-footprints ceremony is rich in tradition and provides its four million-plus annual visitors an opportunity to experience the lore of Hollywood up close.

Movie exhibitor Sid Grauman, who was one of Hollywood’s best known and most creative showmen, opened The Chinese in 1927 and launched the handprint-footprint ceremony a year later, as a promotion to advertise his many premieres and first run films. Recent celebrants have included Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Johnny Depp and Jennifer Aniston. In any given year, The TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX hosts over 40 red carpet film premieres and since it opened, it has hosted three Academy Award® ceremonies and numerous world premieres.

Josh Hutcherson and Jena Malone in 'The Rusted' Short Film for Canon's Project Imagination

We've got an earlier than expected look at The Rusted starring Josh Hutcherson and Jena Malone, part of Canon’s Project Imagination. Both Josh and Jena are really amazing in the short film, as siblings dealing with the aftermath of the death of an abusive parent. It's wonderful to see them doing such powerful work. It's definitely worth your 20 minutes to watch. 

Update on Wed, October 14, 2015 by PanemPropaganda

It looks as though the earlier than expected look at The Rusted was too early for Project Imagination. The video has been removed. We'll update this post when the film is officially released on the 22nd. 

Happy Birthday to Josh Hutcherson!

It's Josh's Birthday today! Happy 23rd Birthday to our perfect Peeta Mellark, Josh Hutcherson. Hope you're having a great day, Josh!

 

We absolutely can't wait to see more of Josh as Peeta in Mockingjay Part 2. How about you?

Entertainment Weekly's Nicole Sperling Talks More About Her Mockingjay Part 2 Cover Story With Jen, Josh and Liam

Entertainment Weekly writer Nicole Sperling interviewed Jen, Josh and Liam for the EW Mockingjay Part 2 cover story "Kiss Your Capitol Goodbye." She was interviewed on EW Radio's News & Notes show where she talks in depth about her interview with Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth (read the story here). I thought this was a really interesting companion piece to the EW story and definitely worth a listen. 

Thanks to hellenacro for the recording!