Note : if you have not read The Hunger Games , you may be very confused by the following images. Follow-up note : if you have not read The Hunger Games … you’re seriously missing out! Hurry up and do so before the March 23 release date of the first film in this trilogy. In anticipation of that movie, Lionsgate has revealed a number of badges for various Districts in Panem, including District 12, where Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta ( Josh Hutcherson ) reside. Click on each to enlarge and then check out the first official Hunger Games trailer now! Seriously, is it March 23 yet?!?
Mortal Kombat isn’t the most esteemed video game franchise, but its coterie of bloodthirsty fighters is one of the most beloved in gaming history. Sure, the 1995 movie adaptation was a dud, but it was a magnificent dud with a throbbing Jock Jams soundtrack and a provocative cast. (Where have you gone, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras?) Since the 2013 reboot has a chance of reigniting interest in the age-old series, let’s cast our dream players in five of the main roles.
So there’s good news and bad news about Madonna’s W.E. , whose Venice/Toronto festival coming-out parties made more of a splash for the Material Girl’s attitude toward hydrangeas than for being the type of classy, prestigious filmmaking breakthrough its principals had anticipated. Critics, including Movieline’s own Stephanie Zacharek , were cool toward W.E. at best, with some beating it apart like a glossy piñata. That’s the bad news. The good news is that we know what that calls for, especially with Harvey Weinstein at the domestic-distribution reins: Recut!
New images and behind the scenes peeks are steadily emerging over at The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ‘s Tumblr Mouth Taped Shut , including a new piece of maybe-poster art for the December 21 thriller. But there’s something familiar in the way Daniel Craig’s face is split by Rooney Mara’s shadowy profile. Was someone over at Sony marketing borrowing from the Apple playbook?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in George Clooney’s bed with a horse mask and a hangover? Thanks to a clever (or just strange) commercial from Norwegian bank DnB NOR, you no longer have to wonder!
Variety’s Showblitz reports that youngster Liam Hemsworth , who gets his biggest break since dating Miley Cyrus in next year’s The Hunger Games , has been cast in the sprawling ensemble of The Expendables 2 . Wait, you say — isn’t he, like, four or five decades too young for this film? At 21, Hemsworth is quite a bit less wrinkly than his co-stars. Let’s start guessing now who he’ll play: Sly’s son? A flashback version of Jean-Claude Van Damme? Mickey Rourke’s bicep? [ Variety ]
The filming of The Hunger Games is complete, according to Lionsgate. With the announcement that the first film in the much-anticipated franchise is now in the next phase of its production, a full-length trailer can’t be far behind. In the meantime, here are five key scenes that will define this film event and have fans counting down the days until the premiere, scheduled for March 23. Be forewarned, as significant spoilers lie ahead … The Hunger Games Movie Trailer A Capitol event . According to reports, the scenes shot in the Capitol for the opening ceremonies of The Hunger Games will be nothing short of epic. Jennifer Lawrence’s Katniss dons a dress made of flames, courtesy of Lenny Kravitz as her stylist, Cinna. The visuals are said to be out of this world. Katniss-on-Peeta action : As part of an ongoing saga, Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson get their mack on while in the arena. Do we need to say more? Hemsworth hunts . Peeta, schmeeta. Some of the hunting scenes featuring Gale show Liam Hemsworth at his ripped finest. Great casting, THG . Awesome Effie : Elizabeth Banks steals every scene in her pink-wigged, diva-like glory, bringing to life one of the books’ most colorful characters. RIP Rue : Katniss’s BFF, played by youngster Amandla Stenberg, does not make it out alive, leading to a poignant scene in which Kat adorns Rue’s body with flowers, then sings alongside her fallen comrade’s body. Amazing stuff. As a viewer, which scenes are you looking forward to the most? How well do you think this saga will adapt to the big screen? Tell us below, and be sure to visit The Hollywood Gossip for all the latest news and happenings regarding The Hunger Games between now and March 23.
Happy September! Also in this edition of The Broadsheet: The Hunger Games has a Web site! (Sort of?) … Hollywood eyes a summer box-office record … The Church of Scientology goes to all-out war with The New Yorker … A fest favorite is coming to theaters … and more…
Jennifer Lawrence introduced a suspenseful, heavily forested preview of The Hunger Games before MTV’ s Video Music Awards in a pre-taped segment from North Carolina, where the adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s bestseller is still being shot. And speaking of being shot: In the clip, Lawrence takes aim with a fiery arrow and artfully dodges some woodsy danger. Indeed, she’s the new goddess of the hunt. Watch after the jump.
Before Jennifer Lawrence introduces exclusive glimpse at Sunday’s show, we offer up a sneak peek. By Kara Warner Jennifer Lawrence in “Hunger Games” Photo: Lions Gate All right, “Hunger Games” fans: There are only a few short days until we present the first-ever look at the upcoming film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling dystopian novel. The exclusive glimpse of the film will debut during Sunday’s VMAs , to be introduced by star Jennifer Lawrence. It will also be available exclusively on MTV.com. In an effort to make your wait a little less painful — or more so, depending on how you feel about teaser photos — we are pleased to offer this exclusive still photo from the first look that will debut during the VMAs. The snapshot features heroine Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) captured in a moment of extreme intensity, mid-sprint. Those who know how the plot unfolds in the books might venture to guess that Katniss is in the midst of a fight to the death in the Hunger Games. We hope we’ll see more of this when the footage debuts Sunday night. Until then, take a look back at the photos we’ve seen so far of Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth in action, as well as what Lawrence had to say about the coveted role when we spoke to her about it back in May. “I was a fan of the books before I really knew about the movies,” Lawrence told MTV News , adding that she’d be working her butt off to get into character. “It’s lots of training, but the training’s actually really fun. I’ve done archery for about six weeks and rock climbing, tree climbing — and combat, running and vaulting. But also yoga and things like that, to stay catlike!” The 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards will air live Sunday, August 28, from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET/PT, following the Selena Gomez-hosted pre-show at 8. See the list of nominees, revisit last year’s highlights and vote for Best New Artist by visiting VMA.MTV.com . Related Videos 2011 VMAs: Behind The Scenes MTV Rough Cut: Jennifer Lawrence Related Photos The Hunger Games
