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.

'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

Four New 'Catching Fire' Behind the Scenes Stills

Director Francis Lawrence with Jennifer Lawrence and Willow Shields on the Victors Village set

Thanks to Cinema Blend, we've got a look at four new behind the scenes stills from the set of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

Sam Claflin & Co on the cornucopia setElizabeth Banks, Willow Shields and Paula Malcomson in the Everdeen houseStanley Tucci and Sam Claflin chat between takes

Update on Sun, March 9, 2014 by PanemPropaganda

Here's one more bonus still thanks to Lionsgate!

VIDEO: Willow Shields Promotes the 'Catching Fire' DVD & Blu-Ray

Willow Shields made the rounds the past few days promoting the release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital HD download. Check out some of her interviews below.

Willow talks to Young Hollywood:

Willow speaking with Extra:

Willow talks to OnTheRedCarpet:

Have you picked up your copy yet? Read our review of all the different available versions HERE or enter to win a copy of the Target 3-disc Combo Pak in our giveaway HERE.

The 'Catching Fire' Cast Midnight Release Appearances at Walmart

Willow Shields, Bruno Gunn, Stephanie Leigh Schlund and Lynn Cohen made in-store appearances at a few lucky Walmart stores last night to promote the release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital download.

Willow was at the Walmart in Tustin, CA.

Photo by Sheila from HGGirlonFireBruno was at a Walmart in Eligin, IL. Sheila from HG Girl on Fire was there and has tons of pics and a great video interview with Bruno so make sure you check it all out HERE.

Stephanie and Lynn went to a New Jersey area Walmart.

VIDEO: Willow Shields Talks 'Catching Fire' With KTLA

Willow Shields stopped by KTLA this morning to talk about her role as Primrose Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and her appearance at the Walmart in Orange County, CA for the release of the DVD and Blu-Ray.

All the details on the Walmart Catching Fire midnight release events HERE.

Walmart 'Catching Fire' DVD Midnight Release Events & Cast Appearances

Wondering where to purchase your Catching Fire DVD or Blu-ray? Walmart is sweetening the deal by hosting midnight release events and special cast signings in New York Area, Los Angeles Area and Chicago Area.

At 12am on March 7, more than 2,000 Walmart stores will celebrate the release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD with special giveaways. The first 50 fans to purchase the movie in-stores will receive the limited edition poster below.

THREE stores will feature in-store cast signing events and will open even earlier - at 11:00pm on Thursday, March 6. Willow Shields (Primrose Everdeen), Lynn Cohen (Mags), Stephanie Leigh Schlund (Cashmere), Meta Golding (Enobaria) and Bruno Gunn (Brutus) will be at stores to meet with fans and sign copies of the new release The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD.

Los Angeles/Orange County Area:

Willow Shields

11:00pm March 6th

Walmart: 2300 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92865

New York/New Jersey:

Lynn Cohen and Stephanie Leigh Schlund

11:00pm March 6th

Walmart Supercenter: 400 Park Pl, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Chicago:

Meta Golding and Bruno Gunn

11:00pm March 6th

Walmart Supercenter 1100 S Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123

Willow Shields Talks All About 'Catching Fire' + A New Set Photo!

Willow Shields with Francis Lawrence and Paula Malcomson on setTo celebrate the release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on DVD and Blu-Ray March 7th, Willow Shields spoke with Socialite Life about making the movie, her role as Primrose Everdeen and some of her favorite aspects of the film. Plus we get a new behind the scenes set photo!

What is your favorite thing about Prim’s evolution?
My favorite thing is just how mature she’s getting, and how much she’s kind of there for Katniss now. I think it’s a great evolution from starting as such a young girl who has gone through so much in her life to coming out with strength instead of sadness.

What is your favorite thing about Katniss and Prim’s relationship?
My favorite thing is that we really realize that bond from the beginning. The whole reason Katniss goes into The Hunger Games is to save her sister. I think it’s such a strong bond from the beginning and travels on throughout the whole series. There’s a sort of  role reversal where Prim is really there for Katniss, but they always have that strong bond throughout the whole series.

Besides the trailer scene, what was your favorite scene to watch?
I really loved seeing all the scenes in the arena because I’m filming scenes in District 12. But when they to all the scenes in the arena I haven’t really seen any glimpses of what’s going on in the arena, or what they’re filming for the arena scenes. I’m like a fan going to see the movie because I almost don’t know what to expect in the arena scenes.

Was there anything that surprised you about how the arena was depicted?
Not really. I just thought all the new tributes they used in the arena were really great. Everyone who portrayed them, they portrayed them perfectly.

I really enjoyed Finnick. Were there any characters that stood out to you out of the newbies?
I really liked Finnick, too and I thought it was fun to see Sam [Claflin] bring that character to life. I really enjoyed seeing Jena [Malone] play Joanna. It’s such a different character for the series. It was fun to see how different that character is. It’s a good touch to  the series because in Catching Fire it almost added comedy. That was really cool.

What were your thoughts on the relationship between Katniss and Joanna?
I think both Jenn [Lawrence] and Jena did a fantastic job at doing that the right way. There is a little bit of that tension. Everyone realizes in the end they are all looking for that same thing. That is freedom and just being with their families — faith, and just being there for each other.

Between the first two stories, which character for you think has evolved the most?
I think Liam [Hemsworth] — Gale — has evolved a lot. I think that he’s such a good actor and it’s so fun to see all the scenes he has. It’s fun to see all the scenes he has because he does really well at it.

Were there any pranks in between scenes?
Not really. There was a lot of goofing off. In one scene – it’s a pretty serious scene and I have that cat with me in Catching Fire. She [Jennifer] is in the corner with cat toys trying to get me to laugh. You know, Jenn has set out to make people laugh in scenes when she’s not on camera. That can make it very challenging. She’s definitely taught me a lot.

Has Jennifer Lawrence given you any advice?
She’s given me advice about being who I am about being who I am and not changing because of Hollywood. That’s good advice and I’m definitely going to remember that. She hasn’t changed at all and that’s great. She’s such a fun person to work with.

Why should fans go get the DVD immediately after its release?
It would be really fun because you get an up close feel about what it’s like on set. A really fun behind-the-scenes and deleted scenes. For fans it’s a great experience because they get to witness what goes on on set and how we make a movie.

Who is your celebrity crush?
Right now my celebrity crush is Ansel Elgort. He’s going to be in The Fault in Our Stars which is my favorite book right now. It’s partially because I love the character he plays in The Fault in Our Stars.