The Hunger Games movie is set to wrap up filming this month, giving crew members just enough time to launch into post-production for the film's March 23rd release date.
An on-set publicist for The Hunger Games has confirmed to the Hickory Daily Record that filming will finish in early September.
Filming on The Hunger Games began in late May in North Carolina, and has been slowly winding down over the last couple of weeks. Just recently, the actors portraying the various Tributes wrapped up their shoot.
However, director Gary Ross and star Jennifer Lawrence are still very busy. Both taped some video responses for MTV's unveiling of The Hunger Games teaser-trailer earlier this week, but neither could leave the movie's North Carolina set to appear in Los Angeles in person because of filming.
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And while Lionsgate has confirmed a release date for Catching Fire, the second movie in the series based on Suzanne Collins's best-selling books, there is no word on when filming will begin. It's also unclear which cast and crew members will be returning for certain, or where the second movie will be filmed.
So supposedly they finished filming. Nothing is confirmed yet, but that's what tumblr is saying. I checked imdb and it still says "filming" but they haven't updated that page in months...soo...
Hey, guys. Just wanted to know your opinions.
What do you think of this guy playing young Haymitch in Catching Fire?
He seems to be a fan-favorite on tumblr. And he's a "looker" like Katniss had described. haha.
(he's first shown in 2:16)
As a sidenote, I'd also like to know what Maysilee's secret is. Her hair looks fantastic all throughout the Games. XD
I know it might be foolish to ask these questions here, because most of you are probably biased, but would any of you really recommend The Hunger Games (trilogy)? I got the assignment to read 4 books of approximately 800 pages combined for my English class. Are the difficult to read, in a way that one's English needs to be really advanced? Is each book a story on its own? Is it possible for me to only read, let's say Mockingjay and still fully comprehend the story?
I know it might be foolish to ask these questions here, because most of you are probably biased, but would any of you really recommend The Hunger Games (trilogy)? I got the assignment to read 4 books of approximately 800 pages combined for my English class. Are the difficult to read, in a way that one's English needs to be really advanced? Is each book a story on its own? Is it possible for me to only read, let's say Mockingjay and still fully comprehend the story?
As far as how good and entertaining the read is, I definitely recommend it. I read A LOT and honestly will admit to disliking a lot of things I've gotten at Barnes and Noble. I don't bandwagon, so if the book is popular, I'm not afraid to read it and say I don't like it. (example, Hush Hush, House of the Night, 13 To Life, etc. Very popular books. I didn't really like any of them...)
However, the Hunger Games is a very good book series with a very interesting plot. As far as vocabulary is concerned, it's an easy read. (but they also have the books in other languages, if you're not comfortable reading the books in English...basically like any other book.)
If you read one book on its own, however, you might be a bit lost. The books are kind of like a direct continuation of each other. The whole trilogy is a snowball effect. What happens in the first book directly affect what happens in the second book and so on. (also, all 3 books are so amazing. Why skip any of them? lol )
It's also a good book to read for school because there is a lot of symbolism, theme and depth put into the writing.
I know it might be foolish to ask these questions here, because most of you are probably biased, but would any of you really recommend The Hunger Games (trilogy)? I got the assignment to read 4 books of approximately 800 pages combined for my English class. Are the difficult to read, in a way that one's English needs to be really advanced? Is each book a story on its own? Is it possible for me to only read, let's say Mockingjay and still fully comprehend the story?
i recommend reading the first book first. & i know it'll be biased for any THG fan to say it, but it's a gem of a book. must read
As far as how good and entertaining the read is, I definitely recommend it. I read A LOT and honestly will admit to disliking a lot of things I've gotten at Barnes and Noble. I don't bandwagon, so if the book is popular, I'm not afraid to read it and say I don't like it. (example, Hush Hush, House of the Night, 13 To Life, etc. Very popular books. I didn't really like any of them...)
However, the Hunger Games is a very good book series with a very interesting plot. As far as vocabulary is concerned, it's an easy read. (but they also have the books in other languages, if you're not comfortable reading the books in English...basically like any other book.)
If you read one book on its own, however, you might be a bit lost. The books are kind of like a direct continuation of each other. The whole trilogy is a snowball effect. What happens in the first book directly affect what happens in the second book and so on. (also, all 3 books are so amazing. Why skip any of them? lol )
It's also a good book to read for school because there is a lot of symbolism, theme and depth put into the writing.
Thank you for being honest. I don't have any problems with reading an English book, unless it requires a really advanced vocabulary to the point where it almost has to be your native language. Also, reading the books in Dutch is not an option. I have to read them for my English class and I don't want to end up accidentally using the Dutch translation of the names of the characters during my oral exam.
I wasn't planning to read only one book. I'm really interested in the whole trilogy. It was just a question that came to mind.
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i recommend reading the first book first. & i know it'll be biased for any THG fan to say it, but it's a gem of a book. must read
Of course I'm going to start with the first book. Doing otherwise could only lead to problems and confusion.
I found all three books to be enjoyable. Its like a domino effect. Once you finish the first you are so intrigued to find out what happened next that you have to read the second. This cycle then repeats itself for the second book and you have to immediately delve into the third.
These books work the best as a package and I would recommend all three of them.
Of course I'm going to start with the first book. Doing otherwise could only lead to problems and confusion.
lol sorry, i meant to say what Sin With A Grin said (read them in order) and since there's just 3 books I thought you we're just planning to read 1 randomly. And I tell you, I doubt you'll skip to the 3rd book once you finished the first. There's just too much story build up & excitement. Going straight to the 3rd book will make you miss a big part of the story too. Catching Fire was a great as the 1st.
the first two books are impossible to put down... the third one is kind of slow at the beginning
I actually really liked Mockingjay. The first book is my favorite, but Mockingjay is a close second. That's an unpopular opinion, though. All my friends disagree with me.
btw, have any of you guys signed up for Panemoctober? (panemoctober.com) it's basically Pottermore for The Hunger Games. I got District 8. TEXTILES!! lol.
btw, have any of you guys signed up for Panemoctober? (panemoctober.com) it's basically Pottermore for The Hunger Games. I got District 8. TEXTILES!! lol.
I started reading the first book 2 days ago, right after my last post in this thread actually. Now, 2 days later, I'm already at page 202 of 254 (ePub format). You guys really did not lie, I wasn't able to lay it down until 2 am that very night. Yesterday I went to the library and got Catching Fire, because I know I'll finish The Hunger Games either tonight or tomorrow.
I started reading the first book 2 days ago, right after my last post in this thread actually. Now, 2 days later, I'm already at page 202 of 254 (ePub format). You guys really did not lie, I wasn't able to lay it down until 2 am that very night. Yesterday I went to the library and got Catching Fire, because I know I'll finish The Hunger Games either tonight or tomorrow.
I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Welcome to the fandom
As Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. investors gather for the company's annual meeting in Toronto on Tuesday, three things will be on their mind, Piper Jaffray & Co. analyst James Marsh said: "'Hunger Games,' 'Hunger Games' and 'Hunger Games.'"
The first of four planned movies based on Suzanne Collins' bestselling trilogy wrapped production in North Carolina on Saturday and will be released March 23. It's the Santa Monica studio's most expensive, and potentially most lucrative, production to date.
Lions Gate spent nearly $100 million to produce "The Hunger Games," a figure brought closer to $80 million after tax credits.
When it acquired the rights in 2009, the studio had conceived of it as a smaller production that would appeal only to young adults. But at the time only one book had been released and it had sold fewer than 500,000 copies. Today the trilogy has sold more than 12 million copies, and backers believe it could be what Hollywood calls a "four quadrant" film -- one that appeals to men and women, young and old.
I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Welcome to the fandom
I told three of my friends about the books, and it got them so interested they want to read them too. We also planned to go see the movie together in March 2012. I'm already beyond excited!
I'm saving this.
