Molly Thu, April 16, 2020 ;)
Lionsgate opened up their secret vault of Hunger Games goodies yesterday and unearthed some awesome, never before seen set photos from The Hunger Games first film.
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Molly Wed, September 16, 2015 ;)
Thanks to QuarterQuell we've got 2 new Mockingjay Part 2 stills and a look at the full, untagged versions of the Mockingjay Part 2 stills released with the Mockingjay World Tour announcement.
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Molly Thu, June 4, 2015 ;)
Oh, what a time to be alive! We have something big and Mockingjay Part 2-related coming on June 9th and a new still of Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark to behold. The Hunger Games fandom spark has definitely been lit once again!
Stay tuned as it looks like the cast will be debuting new stills each day leading up to the June 9th reveal of whatever it is. Are you next, Liam Hemsworth??
And since we did one for Katniss (see the 1st Mockingjay Part 2 still here), we had to do an edit of Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark in all four The Hunger Games films.
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Molly Wed, February 18, 2015 ;)
Mockingjay Part 1 costume designers Kurt and Bart had some big shoes to fill, taking the reigns after Judianna Makovsky (The Hunger Games) and Trish Summerville (Catching Fire), not to mention creating a whole new - and very institutional - vibe for District 13. They spoke with MTV about some of their biggest challenges and successes while designing the look of the film.
MTV: Did you read all of the books to prepare, and if so, which was your favorite?
Kurt and Bart: When we first met with director Francis Lawrence there wasn’t yet a script for Mockingjay so we read the book in preparation. We were immediately excited about how different the story was and where this would lead the characters in contrast to the previous two films.
MTV: In terms of the books, the biggest deal about wardrobe is made in the first two installments, which feature the games and the ceremonies, and allow for creative license. Were you at all apprehensive about handling the more austere finale?
Kurt and Bart: The franchise had a precedence for strong visual style, and the tremendous work of the previous designers was a great inheritance. In Mockingjay we got to expand on some of the districts that had only been glimpsed before and, most important, we go into completely unexplored terrain in District 13. An underground society that had such an austere look was fascinating to research. We really got into the philosophy of the individual, the purpose of a person’s clothes in a society that had a very specific goal of preparing for a revolution. Details like colors, closures, and the number of buttons were all taken into account because materials would have been at a premium.
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MTV: Which character in Mockingjay were you most looking forward to designing for, and why?
Kurt and Bart: What was really cool was that all of the characters were all so well established, so it was really inspiring to think of them in the world where clothes are issued and rationed. How would each of them interpret these clothes and make them their own? However, the actual mockingjay costume for Katniss was the one we looked forward to designing the most.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 - Featurette: Battle Costume:
MTV: What challenges did designing that outfit present?
Kurt and Bart: In an unusual twist it was really designed for her by Cinna so to try and get into his head and what he knew she was to become was the fun part. It was very important not only to us, but to Francis that she not become a superhero or be too flashy. Cinna designed some fantastical stuff for her, but this wasn’t for the people of the Capitol. He knew that she would become a symbol of the revolution, and ultimately a soldier. Also, it was very important the costume was modular and could be worn in its most ceremonial way, with the wings, and then be stripped down to become very tactical. We didn’t want her running around in wings.
MTV: What is your favorite aspect of this Katniss costume, or what felt most creative about it?
Kurt and Bart: We took some inspiration from historic armor and Japanese archery gear as well the qualities of the “real” mockingjay bird and ultimately tempered all of that into a really lean and completely tactical suit of armor for Katniss. Jen [Lawrence] loved it because it looked really cool and she could also move easily in it. We wanted her to be comfortable during all of that action.
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MTV: Let’s talk about Peeta for a minute: He’s still in the Capitol, but undergoing a terrible ordeal. What did you want to do with this wardrobe to differentiate this from his previous time in the Capitol? The elaborate collars of his shirts look almost like origami.
Kurt and Bart: The idea was that he was still being trotted out by the Capitol and was no doubt being styled and dressed by them, so the looks were in line with where he left off in the last film. We first picked three colors for his transition. White being him at his most pure and symbolic and eventually going to black and finally grey at his most beaten down. The collars and ties reference him being literally collared by the Capitol.
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MTV: Is the clothing entirely unique, or are any elements coming from other designers?
Kurt and Bart: Coming from a fashion background we always love collaborating with designers. Peeta, for instance, wore some Maison Margiela, Juun J, Byungmun Seo, Unconditional, and Les Hommes as well as some custom collar pieces we designed with Alexis Bittar.
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MTV: Effie Trinket undergoes the most radical makeover—she has never been a ready-to-wear kind of girl. Did you cycle through a lot of ideas for her dressed-down appearance?
Kurt and Bart: Our fitting with Effie was very spontaneous. We literally had her limited standard-issue clothing on the rack and said, OK, lets figure out how Effie would put this together. It was a riot. We were very inspired by Little Edie from Grey Gardens: a truly unique and eccentric fashion icon who came up with some nutso combinations because she had to. Several of the things we came up with for Effie were things we had done back in our club days, like wearing tights as a shirt and buttoning two shirts together to make a four-sleeved dress.
MTV: At first, I get a Rosie the Riveter vibe. Is that what you were going for?
Kurt and Bart: That was of course inevitable with the head wraps as she had none of her wigs and it played nicely with the population of District 13. They did become more and more elaborate, though, as only Effie would do them.
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MTV: Now someone like Cressida, played by Natalie Dormer, had a more extreme look with the side of her head shaved and tattooed: Was that your input, or is that the direction of the hair and makeup team?
Kurt and Bart: Francis showed us a picture of girl with the side of her head shaved and there was a unanimous “YES.” I think the pictures of her on set and off say it all—she looks badass.
MTV: The movies split the final book in two. Can we expect to see a lot of new looks in the final chapter?
Kurt and Bart: If you’ve read the book, you know there is so much to look forward to in the second half of Mockingjay. We are really excited for the fans to see the final chapter of this epic story.
Mockingjay Part 1 is now available for digital download. Find all the info you need on where to get it HERE.
Mockingjay Part 1 will be released on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD on March 6. More info and where to buy HERE.
Molly Thu, January 15, 2015 
Josh Hutcherson has been doing some press promoting his upcoming Escobar: Paradise Lost (opens on Friday) and he was asked about The Hunger Games, of course. He spoke with NOW Toronto recently, and had a bit to say about how all-consuming the promotion can be and how the cast coped with the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. And there's a funny anecdote about selling spray tans. Listen to the audio below:
From NOW Toronto:
Josh Hutcherson will give you tips on kissing, but he'll probably be grinding his teeth throughout the lesson. The 22-year-old Hunger Games star, who you may only know as Peeta, is already a veteran at soldiering through inquisitions about kissing, sexting and everything else that would accompany his photo in Seventeen and its ilk.
"Honestly, all those magazines where they ask you who is your celebrity crush, or what's the best way to kiss someone - I'm just like, 'It's not my field of expertise,'" Hutcherson says, laughing off the silly headline-making answers he can't avoid giving.
"The hardest thing about those interviews is they talk about things I just don't care about. You feel like you have to fake an interest, and then all of a sudden you're not being yourself. But if I were being myself, I would be like, 'I don't want to answer that.' And then I'd be like an asshole. So it's awkward."
I refrain from questions about kissing J-Law while Hutcherson leans forward with concentration and regularly smiles, which is nice since his resting face looks like a sulk. We're in a hotel room overlooking the downtown skyline during the Toronto Film Festival, discussing Hutcherson's latest effort outside the long Hunger Games shadow.
In the crime thriller Escobar: Paradise Lost, Hutcherson plays Nick, a fictional Canadian surfer taken under the wing of the titular real-world drug lord. Nick was originally written to be Irish, but the actor wasn't up for tackling such a challenging accent, so he made the decision to be a Canuck.
"We wanted him to be very genuine and not American," Hutcherson recalls. "Americans come with the baggage of overconfidence - not that Canadians aren't confident."
Following its premiere, the cast had to defend the film against accusations that it romanticizes Escobar, who's played charismatically by Benicio Del Toro before the facade is peeled away to reveal the kingpin's monstrous nature.
"The thing that was scary about Escobar was that he wasn't obviously menacing," Hutcherson says. "He seemed like a family guy and did many good things for the poor community. Honestly, up until this movie, I didn't know all the horrendous things he did. I had this idea of him as a Robin Hood. As I did more research, I saw all the horrific things."
Molly Wed, November 5, 2014 
A short but sweet new Mockingjay Part 1 video clip debuted on Good Morning America today. We got to see Josh Hutcherson as Peeta uttering part of one of the most poignant quotes in the book:
"When you're in the Games you only get one wish and it's very costly."
“Oh, no. It costs a lot more than your life. To murder innocent people?" says Peeta. "It costs everything you are.”
Molly Wed, October 29, 2014 Maybe you thought you had exhausted all your hijacked Peeta feels after that heart-wrenching final trailer yesterday. Think again. We've got an exclusive new TV Spot for you today, thanks to the folks at Lionsgate. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 – “Peeta” Official TV Spot. Yes, Peeta. Josh Hutcherson killing at hijacked Peeta. Good luck carrying on with your day.
"I want everyone who's watching to think about what war could mean. Everyone needs to lay down their weapons immediately." Then with his voice breaking, "How will this end? No one can survive this. They're coming Katniss."
We've also got another new TV Spot that aired last night during the World Series. This spot features a tiny new bit of footage featuring Katniss and Haymitch.
Molly Thu, October 16, 2014 Traitor or Victim - well, WE know the truth. See what The Capitol is hiding when you sync your mobile device at District13.co.in. Or go to m.district13.co.in on your mobile device and complete hack #5.
We'll give you a hint about what they're hiding - a transcript of Peeta's script for his "candid" interview with Caesar Flickerman. Poor Peeta!
The following document must be memorized for your upcoming television appearance. You MUST maintain composure and appear calm. DO NOT deviate from the script.
00:01 Reserved for pleasantries, Caesar will lead.
3:05 Caesar will ask about the specifics of Beete's plan in the Quarter Quell. Discuss your state of mind and protecting Katniss.
5:45 Caesar will ask about Katniss and how she appeared to have "sabotaged" the games.
6:05 INSIST she was following Beetee's plan and had nothing to do with a rebellion. Deny the existance of a rebellion.
8:05 Caesar will ask your opinion on rumors of unrest in the districts.
8:25 Remain cooperative and speak about the need for peace
9:35 Caesar will ask, "You're calling for a cease-fire?"
9:45 Respond with the following statement VERBATIM: I'm asking people to think. I'm asking everyone to stop the senseless violence. This isn't the path to change or justice.
10:25 caesar will thank you for your time.
SIGN OFF
