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"The Hunger Games 3" redirects here. For the first film adaptation, see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. For the second film adaption, see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. For other uses, see Mockingjay (disambiguation).
This article is about the novel. For the fictional species, see Mockingjays.
Mockingjay
Mockingjay.JPG
North American first edition cover

Author
Suzanne Collins
Cover artist
Tim O'Brien
Country
United States
Language
English
Series
The Hunger Games trilogy
Genre
Adventure ·
 Dystopian ·
 Science fiction[1] ·
 Thriller
 
Publisher
Scholastic

Publication date
 August 24, 2010
Media type
Print (Hardcover, Paperback)
Pages
390
ISBN
978-0-439-02351-1
OCLC
522512199

Dewey Decimal
 [Fic] 22
LC Class
PZ7.C6837 Moc 2010
Preceded by
Catching Fire
Mockingjay is a 2010 science fiction novel by American author Suzanne Collins. It is the last installment of The Hunger Games, following 2008's The Hunger Games and 2009's Catching Fire. The book continues the story of Katniss Everdeen, who agrees to unify the districts of Panem in a rebellion against the tyrannical Capitol. The hardcover and audiobook editions of Mockingjay were published by Scholastic on August 24, 2010, six days after the ebook edition went on sale. The book sold 450,000 copies in the first week of release, exceeding the publisher's expectations. It received a generally positive reaction from critics.



Contents  [hide]
1 Inspiration and development
2 Plot
3 Themes
4 Publication history 4.1 Sales
5 Release 5.1 Promotion
5.2 Critical reception
6 Film adaptations
7 See also
8 References
9 External links

Inspiration and development[edit]
Collins has said that the main inspiration for The Hunger Games trilogy came from the classical account of Theseus and the Minotaur. In Greek mythology, as a punishment for the killing of King Minos's son Androgeos, Athens was forced to sacrifice seven youths and seven maidens to Crete, who were then put in the Labyrinth and killed by the Minotaur.[2] After a while, Theseus, the son of the Athenian king, decided to put an end to the Minotaur and Minos's terror, so he volunteered to join the third group of victims, ultimately killing the Minotaur and leading his companions out of the monster's Labyrinth.[3]
Collins has said that there are also many parallels between the Roman Empire and the fictional nation of Panem. She describes the Hunger Games as "an updated version of the Roman gladiator games, which entails a ruthless government forcing people to fight to the death as popular entertainment." Collins also explains that the name "Panem" came from the Latin phrase "Panem et Circenses", which means "Bread and Circuses"[4] and refers to the strategy used by Roman emperors to appease the masses by providing them with food and entertainment.[2]
As with the previous books in the trilogy, Mockingjay contains 27 chapters, with nine chapters in each of the three parts. This structure, which Collins had previously used in her series The Underland Chronicles, came from Collins's playwriting background.[5] This "three-act" structure is also apparent in the trilogy as a whole; Collins stated that she "knew from the beginning" that she was going to write a trilogy.[6]
The cover and title information was revealed by Scholastic on February 11, 2010. The cover continues the previous books' theme on the symbol of peace. The novel's title comes from the hybrid birds of the same name that feature in the novels' storyline.[7] As Publishers Weekly has stated, "the hybrid birds that are an important symbol—of hope and rebellion—throughout the books".[8] Collins likens Katniss to a Mockingjay because both "should never have existed".[9]
Plot[edit]
Further information: The Hunger Games and Catching Fire
Katniss Everdeen, her sister Prim, and her friends Finnick Odair and Gale Hawthorne all reluctantly adjust to a highly structured life in the underground District 13, which has been spearheading the rebellion in Panem. Katniss eventually agrees to act as "the Mockingjay"—a poster child for the rebellion—but only on the condition that District 13's President Alma Coin vows to grant immunity to all of the past Hunger Games tributes, including Katniss's friend Peeta Mellark and Finnick's lover Annie Cresta, and to reserve for Katniss the right to personally kill Panem's President Snow once he is captured.
District 13 hosts Finnick and Annie's wedding and a controversial strategy proposed by Gale wins a decisive victory at District 2, readying the rebels to launch a final campaign against the Capitol itself. Katniss and her propo team are deployed on a trivial assignment to the Capitol, joined by Peeta. While filming in a purportedly safe Capitol neighborhood, the team's commander, Boggs, is killed. Consequently, during intense urban warfare that involves Hunger Games-like monsters, Katniss' team mates, including Finnick, are killed. Katniss presses on alone towards President Snow's mansion. As Katniss reaches the mansion, a hover plane drops parachutes that explode. The rebels (including Katniss' sister Prim) come to help the injured children but more parachutes explode. Prim is killed and Katniss sustains burns.
During her recuperation, Katniss becomes deeply depressed over her sister's death. Katniss confronts President Snow. Now ready for his execution, Snow claims that Coin orchestrated Prim's death, persuasively arguing that the hoverplane airstrike could have served him no purpose. Katniss realizes in horror that the hoverplane attack closely resembled Gale's bombing strategy at District 2. When Katniss confronts Gale about his possible involvement, he merely expresses uncertainty. Katniss' suspicions grow into a conspiracy theory.
President Coin proposes an idea that leads to the majority of the surviving tributes (including Katniss but not Peeta) voting in favor of punishing the Capitol just as the Capitol punished the Districts: by holding a final Hunger Games that will target the children of the Capitol's leaders. Before Coin can organize this event though, the day of Snow's execution arrives and Katniss is given the task of executing him. As she prepares to do so, Snow flashes her a smile. Katniss makes her decision, raising her bow and shooting Coin instead, killing her. Katniss immediately attempts suicide, but Peeta stops her and she is arrested during the ensuing riot. After the riot, Snow is mysteriously found dead. Katniss is ultimately acquitted of Coin's murder by reason of insanity, and she is relocated to the ruins of her home in District 12. Months later, having recovered from his hijacking, Peeta and some other District 12 natives also return there. Gale settles in District 2. Katniss embraces her love for Peeta, recognizing her need for his hope and strength, in contrast to Gale who has the same fire she already finds in herself. Together, they write a book filled with the stories of previous tributes of the Hunger Games in order to preserve the memory of those who died.
In the epilogue set 20 years later, Katniss and Peeta are now married and have two children. The Hunger Games are over for good, but Peeta still suffers trauma from his "hijacking" and Katniss dreads the day her children learn about their parents' involvement in both the Games and the war. When she feels distressed, Katniss plays a comforting but repetitive "game": reminding herself of every good thing she has ever seen someone do. The series ends with Katniss' somber reflection that "there are much worse games to play."
Themes[edit]
Reviews have noted many themes in the previous books that are also explored in "Mockingjay". A review from The Baltimore Sun noted that "the themes of the series, including physical hardships, loyalty in extreme circumstances and traversing morally ambiguous terrain, are continued at an even larger scale." In the book, Katniss must deal with betrayal and violence against people. At the same time, while she was symbolically touching thousands of lives, she must also lead those people into war. Finally, Katniss realizes she cannot even trust President Coin, leader of District 13.[10]
In an interview with Collins, it was noted that the series "tackles issues like severe poverty, starvation, oppression, and the effects of war." Collins replied that this inspiration was from her father, who, when going to war in Vietnam, made sure that his children understood the consequences and effects of war.[4] Yvonne Zipp of The Christian Science Monitor noted that it was "the most brutal of the trilogy" and that "Collins doesn't take war lightly – her characters debate the morality involved in tactics used to try to overthrow the rotting, immoral government, and they pay a high cost for those tactics."[11] Katie Roiphe of The New York Times wrote that "it is the perfect teenage story with its exquisitely refined rage against the cruel and arbitrary power of the adult world."[12] In a review for USA Today, Bob Minzesheimer pointed out that the novel contained optimism: "Hope emerges from despair. Even in a dystopian future, there's a better future."[13]
Minzesheimer also noted a central question of "Real or not real?" which was asked throughout the novel by Peeta.[13] Susan Carpenter of the Los Angeles Times also pointed this out, writing, "Mockingjay takes readers into new territories and an even more brutal and confusing world: one where it's unclear what sides the characters are on, one where presumed loyalties are repeatedly stood on their head".[14]
Publication history[edit]
Mockingjay was first released in the US and Canada on August 24, 2010. The UK, New Zealand and Australia received the book one day later, on August 25, 2010. The audiobook was released simultaneously on August 24, 2010 by Scholastic Audio.[8]
Sales[edit]
The book had a 1.2 million-copy first printing that was bumped up from 750,000.[15] In its first week of release, the book sold over 450,000 copies. Following this, Scholastic printed an additional 400,000 copies, bringing the initial print run up to 1.6 million. Scholastic Trade president Ellie Berger said that sales "have exceeded all expectations".[16] The book has also been released in e-book format and topped sales in the week ending with August 29, 2010, beating out The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which had held the top spot since April.[17] The other Hunger Games books have also made it in the top ten, with the first book at fifth and the second book taking eighth.[17] As of March 2012, the book has sold over 9 million copies.[18]
Release[edit]
Promotion[edit]
To promote the release of Mockingjay, many bookstores held midnight release parties. The official event in New York City was attended by Collins, and included many activities such as a tarot card reader, a magician, jugglers and face-painters. Prizes such as signed copies of Catching Fire and Hunger Games-themed cups were raffled. Once Collins arrived, she read the first chapter of the novel, explaining that she would read with an accent since Katniss, the narrator, is from Appalachia. By midnight, copies were being sold with a signature stamp since Collins had a hand injury and was unable to sign.[19]
Before the release, Scholastic also released a trailer for the book, launched a Facebook page that gained over 22,000 fans in 10 days, and held a contest for booksellers to win a visit from Collins and an online countdown clock to the release date. There were also advertisements for the book on websites such as Entertainment Weekly and Romantic Times. National Entertainment Collectibles Association also sold other goods such as T-shirts, posters, games and bracelets.[20] Collins also held a "13-District Blog Tour" where 13 winners received a free copy of Mockingjay on August 24, 2010.[21] A tour was also scheduled, starting at Books of Wonder in New York where the official party took place. The tour ended on November 6, 2010, in the Third Place Books store in Lake Forest Park, Washington.[22]
Critical reception[edit]
Mockingjay has received generally positive reviews from critics. Some noted that there was a suspense drop between Catching Fire and the start of Mockingjay. Nicole Sperling of Entertainment Weekly gave the book a B+ and said, "Collins has kicked the brutal violence up a notch in an edge-of-your-seat plot".[23] Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred review, calling it "the best yet, a beautifully orchestrated and intelligent novel that succeeds on every level". The review went on to praise the "sharp social commentary and the nifty world building".[24] Kirkus Reviews gave Mockingjay a starred review, saying that the book is exactly what its fans are looking for and that "it will grab them and not let go".[25] Susan Carpenter of the Los Angeles Times compared the battlefield to Iraq and said that the book is every bit as original as the first in the series, ending the review with "Wow".[14]
The Baltimore Sun '​s Nancy Knight commented that the book "ends on an ostensibly happy note, but the heartbreaking effects of war and loss aren't sugar-coated" and that it will have readers thinking about the effects of war on society.[10] Katie Roiphe of The New York Times said it is "the perfect teenage story with its exquisitely refined rage against the cruel and arbitrary power of the adult world". However, she criticized that it was not as "impeccably plotted" as The Hunger Games.[12] Bob Minzesheimer of USA Today gave the book three out of four stars.[13] The Christian Science Monitor reviewer Yvonne Zipp described it as "an entirely gripping read".[11]
While a review from The Sacramento Bee praised the action scenes and the battle in the Capitol, the reviewer also criticized Collins for not giving enough time to finish all the loose ends, writing that "the disappointment with Mockingjay hits primarily as Collins starts her home stretch. It's almost as if she didn't allocate enough time or chapters to handle all her threads".[26]
Film adaptations[edit]
Main article: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
The Hunger Games trilogy is being adapted into a series of films, with the stars of the 2012 film The Hunger Games having signed on for a total of four movies.[27] On July 10, 2012, it was announced that Mockingjay will be split into two parts, with Part 1 set to be released on November 21, 2014, and Part 2 on November 20, 2015.[28] On November 1, 2012, it was confirmed that Francis Lawrence, director of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, will return to direct the two final movies in the series.[29] On September 13, 2013, it was announced that Julianne Moore will play President Coin.[30]
See also[edit]

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References[edit]
1.Jump up ^ "Mockingjay proves the Hunger Games is must-read literature". io9. 26 August 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
2.^ Jump up to: a b Margolis, Rick (September 1, 2008). "A Killer Story: An Interview with Suzanne Collins, Author of 'The Hunger Games'". School Library Journal. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
3.Jump up ^ Plutarch, Life of Theseus, 15. 1 - 2
4.^ Jump up to: a b "Mockingjay (The Hunger Games #3)". Powell's Books. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
5.Jump up ^ Collins, Suzanne. Similarities To Underland (Video). (Interview). Scholastic Canada. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
6.Jump up ^ Hopkinson, Deborah (September 2009). "A riveting return to the world of 'The Hunger Games'". Book Page. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
7.Jump up ^ Staskiewicz, Keith (February 11, 2010). "Final 'Hunger Games' novel has been given a title and a cover". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 11, 2010.
8.^ Jump up to: a b Roback, Diane (February 11, 2010). "'Mockingjay' to Conclude the Hunger Games Trilogy". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
9.Jump up ^ Margolis, Rick (August 1, 2010). "The Last Battle: With 'Mockingjay' on its way, Suzanne Collins weighs in on Katniss and the Capitol". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
10.^ Jump up to: a b Knight, Nancy (August 30, 2010). "Read Street: 90-second review: 'Mockingjay' by Suzanne Collins". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
11.^ Jump up to: a b Zipp, Yvonne (August 26, 2010). "Mockingjay". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
12.^ Jump up to: a b Roiphe, Katie (September 8, 2010). "Survivor". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
13.^ Jump up to: a b c Minzesheimer, Bob (March 1, 2011). "Suzanne Collins' 'Mockingjay' is the real deal as the trilogy finale". USA Today. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
14.^ Jump up to: a b Carpenter, Susan (August 23, 2010). ""Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins: Book review". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
15.Jump up ^ "Scholastic Increases First Printing of Mockingjay, the Final Book of The Hunger Games Trilogy, to 1.2 Million Copies" (Press release). Scholastic. July 1, 2010. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
16.Jump up ^ "'Mockingjay' Sells More Than 450,000 Copies in First Week". Publishers Weekly. September 2, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
17.^ Jump up to: a b "Kindle best-sellers: 'Mockingjay' flies to the top". The Independent (London). September 2, 2010. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
18.Jump up ^ http://shelf-life.ew.com/2012/03/28/hunger-games-updated-sales/
19.Jump up ^ Wilkinson, Amy (August 24, 2010). "'Mockingjay' Official Midnight Release Party: We Were There! » Hollywood Crush". MTV. MTV Networks. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
20.Jump up ^ Springen, Karen (August 5, 2010). "Marketing 'Mockingjay'". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
21.Jump up ^ "Hungry for Mockingjay giveaways?". Scholastic. July 30, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
22.Jump up ^ "The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins". Scholastic. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
23.Jump up ^ Sperling, Nicole (August 24, 2010). "'Mockingjay' review: Spoiler alert!". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
24.Jump up ^ "Mockingjay". Publishers Weekly. August 23, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
25.Jump up ^ Smith, Vicky (August 25, 2010). "MOCKINGJAY by Suzanne Collins". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
26.Jump up ^ Morrison, Kathy (August 30, 2010). "Book review: 'Mockingjay' completes 'Hunger Games' trilogy.". The Sacramento Bee.
27.Jump up ^ Robert, David (November 18, 2011). "Woody Harrelson Talks 'Hunger Games'". MTV. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
28.Jump up ^ "'Mockingjay' to be split into two movies, release dates announced". EW.com. July 10, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
29.Jump up ^ "Exclusive: Francis Lawrence to Direct Remainder of The Hunger Games Franchise with Two-Part Adaptation of Mockingjay". Collider.com. November 1, 2012.
30.Jump up ^ Labrecque, Jeff (13 September 2013). "Julianne Moore cast as 'Hunger Games' President Coin". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
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Mockingjay
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"The Hunger Games 3" redirects here. For the first film adaptation, see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. For the second film adaption, see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. For other uses, see Mockingjay (disambiguation).
This article is about the novel. For the fictional species, see Mockingjays.
Mockingjay
Mockingjay.JPG
North American first edition cover

Author
Suzanne Collins
Cover artist
Tim O'Brien
Country
United States
Language
English
Series
The Hunger Games trilogy
Genre
Adventure ·
 Dystopian ·
 Science fiction[1] ·
 Thriller
 
Publisher
Scholastic

Publication date
 August 24, 2010
Media type
Print (Hardcover, Paperback)
Pages
390
ISBN
978-0-439-02351-1
OCLC
522512199

Dewey Decimal
 [Fic] 22
LC Class
PZ7.C6837 Moc 2010
Preceded by
Catching Fire
Mockingjay is a 2010 science fiction novel by American author Suzanne Collins. It is the last installment of The Hunger Games, following 2008's The Hunger Games and 2009's Catching Fire. The book continues the story of Katniss Everdeen, who agrees to unify the districts of Panem in a rebellion against the tyrannical Capitol. The hardcover and audiobook editions of Mockingjay were published by Scholastic on August 24, 2010, six days after the ebook edition went on sale. The book sold 450,000 copies in the first week of release, exceeding the publisher's expectations. It received a generally positive reaction from critics.



Contents  [hide]
1 Inspiration and development
2 Plot
3 Themes
4 Publication history 4.1 Sales
5 Release 5.1 Promotion
5.2 Critical reception
6 Film adaptations
7 See also
8 References
9 External links

Inspiration and development[edit]
Collins has said that the main inspiration for The Hunger Games trilogy came from the classical account of Theseus and the Minotaur. In Greek mythology, as a punishment for the killing of King Minos's son Androgeos, Athens was forced to sacrifice seven youths and seven maidens to Crete, who were then put in the Labyrinth and killed by the Minotaur.[2] After a while, Theseus, the son of the Athenian king, decided to put an end to the Minotaur and Minos's terror, so he volunteered to join the third group of victims, ultimately killing the Minotaur and leading his companions out of the monster's Labyrinth.[3]
Collins has said that there are also many parallels between the Roman Empire and the fictional nation of Panem. She describes the Hunger Games as "an updated version of the Roman gladiator games, which entails a ruthless government forcing people to fight to the death as popular entertainment." Collins also explains that the name "Panem" came from the Latin phrase "Panem et Circenses", which means "Bread and Circuses"[4] and refers to the strategy used by Roman emperors to appease the masses by providing them with food and entertainment.[2]
As with the previous books in the trilogy, Mockingjay contains 27 chapters, with nine chapters in each of the three parts. This structure, which Collins had previously used in her series The Underland Chronicles, came from Collins's playwriting background.[5] This "three-act" structure is also apparent in the trilogy as a whole; Collins stated that she "knew from the beginning" that she was going to write a trilogy.[6]
The cover and title information was revealed by Scholastic on February 11, 2010. The cover continues the previous books' theme on the symbol of peace. The novel's title comes from the hybrid birds of the same name that feature in the novels' storyline.[7] As Publishers Weekly has stated, "the hybrid birds that are an important symbol—of hope and rebellion—throughout the books".[8] Collins likens Katniss to a Mockingjay because both "should never have existed".[9]
Plot[edit]
Further information: The Hunger Games and Catching Fire
Katniss Everdeen, her sister Prim, and her friends Finnick Odair and Gale Hawthorne all reluctantly adjust to a highly structured life in the underground District 13, which has been spearheading the rebellion in Panem. Katniss eventually agrees to act as "the Mockingjay"—a poster child for the rebellion—but only on the condition that District 13's President Alma Coin vows to grant immunity to all of the past Hunger Games tributes, including Katniss's friend Peeta Mellark and Finnick's lover Annie Cresta, and to reserve for Katniss the right to personally kill Panem's President Snow once he is captured.
District 13 hosts Finnick and Annie's wedding and a controversial strategy proposed by Gale wins a decisive victory at District 2, readying the rebels to launch a final campaign against the Capitol itself. Katniss and her propo team are deployed on a trivial assignment to the Capitol, joined by Peeta. While filming in a purportedly safe Capitol neighborhood, the team's commander, Boggs, is killed. Consequently, during intense urban warfare that involves Hunger Games-like monsters, Katniss' team mates, including Finnick, are killed. Katniss presses on alone towards President Snow's mansion. As Katniss reaches the mansion, a hover plane drops parachutes that explode. The rebels (including Katniss' sister Prim) come to help the injured children but more parachutes explode. Prim is killed and Katniss sustains burns.
During her recuperation, Katniss becomes deeply depressed over her sister's death. Katniss confronts President Snow. Now ready for his execution, Snow claims that Coin orchestrated Prim's death, persuasively arguing that the hoverplane airstrike could have served him no purpose. Katniss realizes in horror that the hoverplane attack closely resembled Gale's bombing strategy at District 2. When Katniss confronts Gale about his possible involvement, he merely expresses uncertainty. Katniss' suspicions grow into a conspiracy theory.
President Coin proposes an idea that leads to the majority of the surviving tributes (including Katniss but not Peeta) voting in favor of punishing the Capitol just as the Capitol punished the Districts: by holding a final Hunger Games that will target the children of the Capitol's leaders. Before Coin can organize this event though, the day of Snow's execution arrives and Katniss is given the task of executing him. As she prepares to do so, Snow flashes her a smile. Katniss makes her decision, raising her bow and shooting Coin instead, killing her. Katniss immediately attempts suicide, but Peeta stops her and she is arrested during the ensuing riot. After the riot, Snow is mysteriously found dead. Katniss is ultimately acquitted of Coin's murder by reason of insanity, and she is relocated to the ruins of her home in District 12. Months later, having recovered from his hijacking, Peeta and some other District 12 natives also return there. Gale settles in District 2. Katniss embraces her love for Peeta, recognizing her need for his hope and strength, in contrast to Gale who has the same fire she already finds in herself. Together, they write a book filled with the stories of previous tributes of the Hunger Games in order to preserve the memory of those who died.
In the epilogue set 20 years later, Katniss and Peeta are now married and have two children. The Hunger Games are over for good, but Peeta still suffers trauma from his "hijacking" and Katniss dreads the day her children learn about their parents' involvement in both the Games and the war. When she feels distressed, Katniss plays a comforting but repetitive "game": reminding herself of every good thing she has ever seen someone do. The series ends with Katniss' somber reflection that "there are much worse games to play."
Themes[edit]
Reviews have noted many themes in the previous books that are also explored in "Mockingjay". A review from The Baltimore Sun noted that "the themes of the series, including physical hardships, loyalty in extreme circumstances and traversing morally ambiguous terrain, are continued at an even larger scale." In the book, Katniss must deal with betrayal and violence against people. At the same time, while she was symbolically touching thousands of lives, she must also lead those people into war. Finally, Katniss realizes she cannot even trust President Coin, leader of District 13.[10]
In an interview with Collins, it was noted that the series "tackles issues like severe poverty, starvation, oppression, and the effects of war." Collins replied that this inspiration was from her father, who, when going to war in Vietnam, made sure that his children understood the consequences and effects of war.[4] Yvonne Zipp of The Christian Science Monitor noted that it was "the most brutal of the trilogy" and that "Collins doesn't take war lightly – her characters debate the morality involved in tactics used to try to overthrow the rotting, immoral government, and they pay a high cost for those tactics."[11] Katie Roiphe of The New York Times wrote that "it is the perfect teenage story with its exquisitely refined rage against the cruel and arbitrary power of the adult world."[12] In a review for USA Today, Bob Minzesheimer pointed out that the novel contained optimism: "Hope emerges from despair. Even in a dystopian future, there's a better future."[13]
Minzesheimer also noted a central question of "Real or not real?" which was asked throughout the novel by Peeta.[13] Susan Carpenter of the Los Angeles Times also pointed this out, writing, "Mockingjay takes readers into new territories and an even more brutal and confusing world: one where it's unclear what sides the characters are on, one where presumed loyalties are repeatedly stood on their head".[14]
Publication history[edit]
Mockingjay was first released in the US and Canada on August 24, 2010. The UK, New Zealand and Australia received the book one day later, on August 25, 2010. The audiobook was released simultaneously on August 24, 2010 by Scholastic Audio.[8]
Sales[edit]
The book had a 1.2 million-copy first printing that was bumped up from 750,000.[15] In its first week of release, the book sold over 450,000 copies. Following this, Scholastic printed an additional 400,000 copies, bringing the initial print run up to 1.6 million. Scholastic Trade president Ellie Berger said that sales "have exceeded all expectations".[16] The book has also been released in e-book format and topped sales in the week ending with August 29, 2010, beating out The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which had held the top spot since April.[17] The other Hunger Games books have also made it in the top ten, with the first book at fifth and the second book taking eighth.[17] As of March 2012, the book has sold over 9 million copies.[18]
Release[edit]
Promotion[edit]
To promote the release of Mockingjay, many bookstores held midnight release parties. The official event in New York City was attended by Collins, and included many activities such as a tarot card reader, a magician, jugglers and face-painters. Prizes such as signed copies of Catching Fire and Hunger Games-themed cups were raffled. Once Collins arrived, she read the first chapter of the novel, explaining that she would read with an accent since Katniss, the narrator, is from Appalachia. By midnight, copies were being sold with a signature stamp since Collins had a hand injury and was unable to sign.[19]
Before the release, Scholastic also released a trailer for the book, launched a Facebook page that gained over 22,000 fans in 10 days, and held a contest for booksellers to win a visit from Collins and an online countdown clock to the release date. There were also advertisements for the book on websites such as Entertainment Weekly and Romantic Times. National Entertainment Collectibles Association also sold other goods such as T-shirts, posters, games and bracelets.[20] Collins also held a "13-District Blog Tour" where 13 winners received a free copy of Mockingjay on August 24, 2010.[21] A tour was also scheduled, starting at Books of Wonder in New York where the official party took place. The tour ended on November 6, 2010, in the Third Place Books store in Lake Forest Park, Washington.[22]
Critical reception[edit]
Mockingjay has received generally positive reviews from critics. Some noted that there was a suspense drop between Catching Fire and the start of Mockingjay. Nicole Sperling of Entertainment Weekly gave the book a B+ and said, "Collins has kicked the brutal violence up a notch in an edge-of-your-seat plot".[23] Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred review, calling it "the best yet, a beautifully orchestrated and intelligent novel that succeeds on every level". The review went on to praise the "sharp social commentary and the nifty world building".[24] Kirkus Reviews gave Mockingjay a starred review, saying that the book is exactly what its fans are looking for and that "it will grab them and not let go".[25] Susan Carpenter of the Los Angeles Times compared the battlefield to Iraq and said that the book is every bit as original as the first in the series, ending the review with "Wow".[14]
The Baltimore Sun '​s Nancy Knight commented that the book "ends on an ostensibly happy note, but the heartbreaking effects of war and loss aren't sugar-coated" and that it will have readers thinking about the effects of war on society.[10] Katie Roiphe of The New York Times said it is "the perfect teenage story with its exquisitely refined rage against the cruel and arbitrary power of the adult world". However, she criticized that it was not as "impeccably plotted" as The Hunger Games.[12] Bob Minzesheimer of USA Today gave the book three out of four stars.[13] The Christian Science Monitor reviewer Yvonne Zipp described it as "an entirely gripping read".[11]
While a review from The Sacramento Bee praised the action scenes and the battle in the Capitol, the reviewer also criticized Collins for not giving enough time to finish all the loose ends, writing that "the disappointment with Mockingjay hits primarily as Collins starts her home stretch. It's almost as if she didn't allocate enough time or chapters to handle all her threads".[26]
Film adaptations[edit]
Main article: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
The Hunger Games trilogy is being adapted into a series of films, with the stars of the 2012 film The Hunger Games having signed on for a total of four movies.[27] On July 10, 2012, it was announced that Mockingjay will be split into two parts, with Part 1 set to be released on November 21, 2014, and Part 2 on November 20, 2015.[28] On November 1, 2012, it was confirmed that Francis Lawrence, director of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, will return to direct the two final movies in the series.[29] On September 13, 2013, it was announced that Julianne Moore will play President Coin.[30]
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References[edit]
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3.Jump up ^ Plutarch, Life of Theseus, 15. 1 - 2
4.^ Jump up to: a b "Mockingjay (The Hunger Games #3)". Powell's Books. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
5.Jump up ^ Collins, Suzanne. Similarities To Underland (Video). (Interview). Scholastic Canada. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
6.Jump up ^ Hopkinson, Deborah (September 2009). "A riveting return to the world of 'The Hunger Games'". Book Page. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
7.Jump up ^ Staskiewicz, Keith (February 11, 2010). "Final 'Hunger Games' novel has been given a title and a cover". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 11, 2010.
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9.Jump up ^ Margolis, Rick (August 1, 2010). "The Last Battle: With 'Mockingjay' on its way, Suzanne Collins weighs in on Katniss and the Capitol". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
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29.Jump up ^ "Exclusive: Francis Lawrence to Direct Remainder of The Hunger Games Franchise with Two-Part Adaptation of Mockingjay". Collider.com. November 1, 2012.
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The Hunger Games
HungerGamesPoster.jpg
Theatrical release poster

Directed by
Gary Ross
Produced by
Nina Jacobson
 Jon Kilik
Screenplay by
Gary Ross
Suzanne Collins
Billy Ray

Based on
The Hunger Games
 by Suzanne Collins
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Elizabeth Banks
Lenny Kravitz
Stanley Tucci
Donald Sutherland

Music by
James Newton Howard
Cinematography
Tom Stern
Edited by
Stephen Mirrione
Juliette Welfling
Production
 company
Color Force

Distributed by
Lionsgate
Release dates
March 12, 2012 (Los Angeles premiere)
March 23, 2012 (United States)

Running time
142 minutes[1][2]
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$78 million[3]
Box office
$691,247,768[4]
The Hunger Games is a 2012 American science fiction adventure film directed by Gary Ross and based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. The picture is the first installment in The Hunger Games film series and was produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik, with a screenplay by Ross, Collins and Billy Ray. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland.[5] The story takes place in a dystopian post-apocalyptic future in the nation of Panem, where boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 18 must take part in the Hunger Games, a televised annual event in which the "tributes" are required to fight to the death until there is one remaining who will be crowned the victor. Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the games. Joined by her district's male tribute Peeta Mellark (Hutcherson), Katniss travels to the Capitol to train for the Hunger Games under the guidance of former victor Haymitch Abernathy (Harrelson).
Development of The Hunger Games began in March 2009 when Lions Gate Entertainment entered into a co-production agreement with Color Force, which had acquired the rights a few weeks earlier. Collins collaborated with Ray and Ross to write the screenplay. The screenplay expanded the character of Seneca Crane to allow several developments to be shown directly to the audience and Ross added several scenes between Crane and Coriolanus Snow. The main characters were cast between March and May 2011. Principal photography began in May 2011 and ended in September 2011, and filming took place in North Carolina. The Hunger Games was shot entirely on film as opposed to digital.
The film was released on March 21, 2012, in France[6] and in the US on March 23, 2012,[7] in both conventional theaters and digital IMAX theaters.[8] Japan received it last, on September 28. When the film released, it set records for opening day ($67.3 million) and opening weekend for a non-sequel.[9] At the time of its release, the film's opening weekend gross ($152.5 million) was the third-largest of any movie in North America.[10] It is the first film since Avatar to remain in first place at the North American box office for four consecutive weekends.[11] The film was a massive box-office success by grossing over $691 million worldwide against its budget of $78 million, making it the third-highest-grossing film in the United States and ninth-highest-grossing worldwide of 2012.[4] It was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on August 18, 2012.[12] With 7,434,058 units sold, the DVD was the best-selling DVD of 2012.[13]
The Hunger Games received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its themes and messages, as well as Jennifer Lawrence's portrayal of Katniss. Like the novel, the film has attracted criticism for its similarities to other works, such as the Japanese novel Battle Royale and its film adaptation, and the Shirley Jackson short story "The Lottery". Collins' novel and screenplay drew on sources of inspiration such as the myth of Theseus, Roman gladiatorial games, reality television, and the desensitization of viewers to media coverage of real-life tragedy and war, not to think as just an audience member, "Because those are real people on the screen, and they’re not going away when the commercials start to roll."[14] The song "Safe & Sound" won a Grammy Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. For her performance, Lawrence won the Saturn Award for Best Actress, the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie, the Empire Award for Best Actress and was also nominated for the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress.
A sequel, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, was released on November 22, 2013 in the United States.



Contents  [hide]
1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Production 3.1 Casting
3.2 Filming
3.3 Music 3.3.1 Soundtrack
3.3.2 Score

4 Reception 4.1 Critical response
4.2 Box office
4.3 Themes
4.4 Precedents in film and literature
4.5 Controversies
4.6 Accolades
4.7 Home media
5 Sequels
6 References
7 External links

Plot[edit]
The dystopian nation of Panem consists of a wealthy Capitol ruling twelve poorer districts. As punishment for a past rebellion and as a way to demoralize the districts to quell social uprising, each district must provide two "tributes" - one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 selected by lottery (the "Reaping") - every year to compete in the televised Hunger Games; they must fight to the death in a vast arena, with the sole survivor rewarded with fame and wealth.
In District 12, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to be the female Tribute when her younger sister Primrose is initially drawn. She and the male Tribute Peeta Mellark, a boy her age from the same district, are escorted to the Capitol by chaperone Effie Trinket and their mentor Haymitch Abernathy, a past District 12 victor and severe alcoholic. Haymitch impresses on them the importance of gaining sponsors as they can provide gifts of food and supplies during the Games. During part of a series of interviews, Peeta publicly expresses his love for Katniss, which she initially takes as trying to earn sponsors' favor, but later learns his love is earnest. While training, Katniss observes the Career Tributes Marvel, Glimmer, Cato and Clove, from Districts 1 and 2, who have been illegally training for the Games since a young age and have more chances to win.
At the start of the games, Katniss ignores Haymitch's advice and tries to acquire supplies from the Cornucopia, the central point of the arena full of useful items, and narrowly avoids being killed; nearly half the Tributes are killed in the initial melee. Katniss tries to stay as far away from the other competitors but the gamemaster Seneca Crane directs his agents to trigger events on the field to force her back towards the others. She runs into the Careers, with whom Peeta has allied, and escapes up a tree, where she finds Rue, District 11's female Tribute, hiding. The two work together to knock a nest of poisonous tracker jackers onto the Careers, killing Glimmer and forcing the others to flee. Rue helps Katniss tend to her wounds, becoming friends, and they work a plan to secretly destroy a cache of supplies the Careers have been hoarding, causing the Careers to distrust each other. Marvel discovers them and kills Rue before Katniss can help her. Katniss shoots and kills Marvel with an arrow, then mourns for Rue's loss, making sure her moment of sorrow is captured on the broadcast. The people of District 11, taken by Katniss' action, start a riot. President Snow warns Crane that this turn of events does not bode well for the Games.
When Crane returns, Haymitch suggests that he alter the game rules to allow two winners to make things interesting. When this change is announced, with the stipulation that the winners have to be from the same district, Katniss searches for Peeta, finding him wounded after fleeing from the Careers. After moving him to safety, Katniss leaves to get medicine from the Cornucopia, where Clove attempts to kill her. Katniss is saved when Thresh, District 11's other tribute, arrives and kills Clove, believing she had killed Rue, sparing Katniss's life out of respect for the kindness she showed Rue. Katniss returns with the medicine and prepares Peeta for the final hours of the game. Crane sends out wild beasts that kill Thresh, leaving only Cato, Katniss, and Peeta alive. Katniss and Peeta make it to Cornucopia where Cato is waiting and threatens to kill them both as the wild animals approach. Katniss gets the upper hand, and Cato falls to the ground and is eaten by the beasts.
Morning arrives, and Katniss and Peeta are still alive. They think they are the victors, but Crane shuts the district rule down, only allowing one victor. Katniss then convinces Peeta to enact a double suicide with her by ingesting nightlock, which she had obtained in the woods. When the two are about to take the poison, Crane changes his mind again, because he sees that their double suicide will ruin the Games by eliminating anyone from becoming Victor. They are both crowned victors of the 74th Hunger Games. Haymitch warns Katniss she has made great enemies with her act of defiance. Snow condemns Crane to his death for being manipulated by Katniss and Peeta. In the end of the film, Snow is shown walking up a stairway, perhaps pondering his next course of action.
Cast[edit]



Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen, and had her hair coloured dark brown for the role.[15]
See also: List of The Hunger Games characters
See also: List of The Hunger Games cast members
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen[16]
Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark[17]
Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne[17]
Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy[18]
Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket[19]
Lenny Kravitz as Cinna[20]
Donald Sutherland as President Coriolanus Snow[21]
Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman[22]
Wes Bentley as Seneca Crane[23]
Toby Jones as Claudius Templesmith
Alexander Ludwig as Cato[24]
Isabelle Fuhrman as Clove[24]
Amandla Stenberg as Rue[25]
Jack Quaid as Marvel[26]
Leven Rambin as Glimmer[26]
Dayo Okeniyi as Thresh
Jacqueline Emerson as Foxface
Ian Nelson as District 3 Male
Ashton Moio as Jason (District 6 Male)
Mackenzie Lintz as Sarah (District 8 Female)
Willow Shields as Primrose Everdeen
Paula Malcomson as Mrs Everdeen
Production[edit]
In March 2009, Lions Gate Entertainment entered into a co-production agreement for The Hunger Games with Nina Jacobson's production company Color Force, which had acquired worldwide distribution rights to the novel a few weeks earlier,[27][28] reportedly for $200,000.[29] Alli Shearmur and Jim Miller, President and Senior Vice President of Motion Picture Production at Lionsgate, took charge of overseeing the production of the film, which they described as "an incredible property... a thrill to bring home to Lionsgate".[30] The studio, which had not made a profit for five years, raided the budgets of other productions and sold assets to secure a budget of $88,000,000—one of its largest ever[31]—for the film.[29][32] Collins' agent Jason Dravis remarked that "they [Lionsgate] had everyone but the valet call us" to help secure the franchise.[32] Lionsgate subsequently acquired tax breaks of $8 million for shooting the film in North Carolina.[32] The production was eventually brought in under-budget at $78 million.[33]
Collins adapted the novel for film herself,[27] in collaboration with screenwriter Billy Ray and director Gary Ross.[34][35] The screenplay remains extremely faithful to the original novel,[36] with Ross saying he "felt the only way to make the film really successful was to be totally subjective", echoing Collins' presentation of the novel in the first person present.[37] Instead of Katniss' internal monologue about the Capitol's machinations, the screenplay expanded the character of Seneca Crane, the Head Gamemaker, to allow several developments to be shown directly to the audience. Ross explained, "In the book, Katniss speculates about the game-makers manipulations... in the film, we can't get inside Katniss’s head, but we do have the ability to cut away and actually show the machinations of the Capitol behind the scenes. I created the game center and also expanded the role of Seneca Crane for those reasons. I thought it was tonally important."[37] Ross also added several scenes between Crane and Coriolanus Snow, the elderly President of Panem, noting that "I thought that it was very interesting that there would be one generation [of Panem citizens] who knew that [the Games] were actually an instrument of political control, and there would be a successive generation who was so enamoured with the ratings and the showbiz and the sensations and the spectacle that was subsuming the actual political intention, and that's really where the tension is".[38]
The Gamemakers' control center, about which Katniss can only speculate in the novel, was also developed as a location, helping to remind the audience of the artificial nature of the arena. Ross commented that, "so much of the film happens in the woods that it's easy to forget this is a futuristic society, manipulating these events for the sake of an audience. The look of the control center, the antiseptic feeling of it and the use of holograms were all intended to make the arena feel 'constructed' even when you weren't seeing the control room."[37] Ross and visual effects supervisor Sheena Duggal were keen to use the omniscient view that the setting provided to justify the literal dei ex machina Katniss experiences in the arena; Duggal explained that "we really didn't want to have to explain things... how do you get compelled by these [animals] that just appear at the end of the movie? We wanted to find a way to introduce them without having to explain specifically and exactly what they were and the game room was a really great opportunity for us to be able to do that."[39]
Casting[edit]



Josh Hutcherson plays Peeta Mellark in the film.
Lionsgate confirmed in March 2011 that about 30 actresses auditioned or read for the role of Katniss Everdeen, including Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, Emma Roberts, Saoirse Ronan, Chloë Grace Moretz, Jodelle Ferland, Lyndsy Fonseca, Emily Browning, Shailene Woodley, Danielle Martin and Kaya Scodelario.[3][40] On March 16, 2011, it was announced that Jennifer Lawrence had landed the coveted role.[41] Ross described Lawrence as having "an incredible amount of self-assuredness, you got the sense that this girl knew exactly who she was. And then she came in and read for me and just knocked me out; I'd never seen an audition like that before in my life. It was one of those things where you just glimpse your whole movie in front of you."[39]
Though Lawrence was 20 when filming began, four years older than the character,[42] Collins said that the role demanded "a certain maturity and power" and said she would rather the actress be older than younger.[43] She added that Lawrence was the "only one who truly captured the character I wrote in the book" and that she had "every essential quality necessary to play Katniss".[44] Lawrence, a fan of the books, took three days to accept the role, initially intimidated by the size of the production.[3][45]
Jeremy Irvine was originally offered the role of Peeta Mellark but he turned it down for Now Is Good.[46][47] Contenders for the role of Peeta other than Hutcherson included Alexander Ludwig (who was later cast as Cato), Hunter Parrish, Lucas Till, and Evan Peters.[48] Other actors considered for the role of Gale included David Henrie, Drew Roy, and Robbie Amell.[48] In April 2011, John C. Reilly was in talks with Lions Gate Entertainment to portray Haymitch Abernathy.[49] The following month Lionsgate announced that the role had gone to Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson.[18] The casting of Lenny Kravitz as Cinna, Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman, and Toby Jones as Claudius Templesmith, soon followed. Multiple-Golden Globe award winner Donald Sutherland was cast as President Coriolanus Snow in late May 2011.[50]
Filming[edit]
Gary Ross became director in November 2010.[51] Fireman's Fund Insurance Company insured the production, but as part of the underwriting process insisted on a thorough risk analysis of hazards as diverse as wayward arrows, poison ivy, bears, bugs, and a chase across fast-running water.[52]
Lawrence dyed her blonde hair dark for the part of Katniss.[53] She also underwent extensive training to get in shape for the role, including archery, rock and tree climbing, combat, running, parkour, and yoga,[54] and had an accident on the last day of her six week training phase, in which she hit a wall while running at full speed, but was not seriously injured. Other stars who dyed their hair for the movie include Josh Hutcherson as Peeta, and Liam Hemsworth as Gale.[3] Lionsgate hired archer (and Olympic bronze medalist) Khatuna Lorig to teach Lawrence how to shoot.[52]
With an initial budget of $75 million,[55] principal photography began near Brevard in Transylvania County in Western North Carolina in May 2011[56] and concluded on September 15, 2011, with a final budget reported as between $90 and $100 million, reduced to $78 million after subsidies.[3] Steven Soderbergh served as a second unit director,[57] and filmed much of the District 11 riot scene.[58] The movie was shot on film as opposed to digital due (in part) to the tightness of the schedule; as Ross said in an interview with The New York Times, "I didn't want to run the risk of the technical issues that often come with shooting digitally—we simply couldn't afford any delays."[59]



 The scene where Katniss tracks down Peeta was filmed at Bridal Veil Falls in DuPont State Forest.
Virtually all production photography took place in North Carolina, with Lionsgate receiving tax credits of around $8 million from the state government to do so. Forbes magazine estimated that the state economy gained up to $60 million from the production, with over 5,000 people employed as extras, crew and support staff.[60] Most outdoor scenes, both from the arena and from the outskirts of District 12, were filmed in DuPont State Forest; the Little River, with its multiple waterfalls, provided several locations for shooting the river running through the arena.[61] The production team built a walkway across the top of Triple Falls for Lawrence to run over the rapids during Katniss' pursuit by the Career tributes.[62]
Many of the urban and interior locations, in the Capitol and elsewhere, were filmed in Shelby and Charlotte; other scenes also took place and was filmed in the Asheville area. Ross and production designer Phil Messina drew on the buildings of the 1939 New York World's Fair and symbols of political power including Tiananmen Square and Red Square, when designing the Capitol architecture, which they wanted "to be set in the future but have a sense of its own past... it's festive and alluring and indulgent and decadent but it also has to have the kind of might and power behind it".[63][64] For Katniss' neighborhood in District 12, the production team found Henry River Mill Village, an abandoned mill town which Ross said "just worked perfectly for the movie to evoke the scene"; Messina explained that "originally we talked about maybe building one house and the facade of the house next door and redressing it, and maybe doing some CG extensions... we ended up finding a whole abandoned mill town... it was absolutely perfect".[64]
Music[edit]
Soundtrack[edit]
Main article: The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond
The soundtrack album for The Hunger Games contains songs inspired by the film; only three of them ("Abraham's Daughter", "Safe & Sound", and "Kingdom Come", respectively) appear in the film itself, during the closing credits.[65] The first single from the film's companion album, "Safe & Sound" by Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars, was released on December 23, 2011.[66] It reached number one on the iTunes overall charts in 12 hours.[citation needed] The music video for "Safe & Sound" was released on February 13, 2012. Along with separate songs from Swift and The Civil Wars, the soundtrack also features songs by The Decemberists, Arcade Fire, The Secret Sisters, Miranda Lambert featuring The Pistol Annies,[67] Neko Case, Kid Cudi[67] Academy Award winner Glen Hansard,[67] The Low Anthem,[67] Punch Brothers,[67] Birdy,[67] Maroon 5, Jayme Dee,[67] and Carolina Chocolate Drops.[67] The soundtrack was released on March 20, 2012.[68] The soundtrack track list was revealed on iTunes on February 13, 2012, and on the 14th "One Engine" was released as the second single. Jennifer Lawrence singing "Rue's Lullaby" was not included on the soundtrack. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, having sold 175,000 copies in its first week. It was the first since Michael Jackson's This Is It to debut at #1. It is one of just 16 soundtracks to grace the top slot in the history of the Top 200.
Score[edit]

The Hunger Games: Original Motion Picture Score

Film score by James Newton Howard

Released
March 26, 2012
Genre
Soundtrack
Label
Universal Republic
Producer
T-Bone Burnett
James Newton Howard chronology

The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond The Hunger Games: Original Motion Picture Score 


Professional ratings

Review scores

Source
Rating
Allmusic 4/5 stars[69]
Film Score Reviews 3/5 stars[70]
Lionsgate originally announced that Danny Elfman and T-Bone Burnett would score The Hunger Games, with Burnett also acting as the film's executive music producer to produce songs for the soundtrack.[71] Due to scheduling conflicts, Elfman was replaced by James Newton Howard.[72] The score album was released on March 26, 2012.[73]
Arcade Fire also contributed to the movie's original score. The group composed the grand, fascistic-inspired, ominous Panem national anthem, entitled "Horn of Plenty", an important and signature leitmotif appearing throughout the film.[74][75] "We were interested in making music that would be more integral in the movie, just as a mental exercise," Butler, who co-wrote the song with Chassagne, explained. "And there's an anthem that runs throughout the books, the national anthem of the fascist Capitol. So as a thought experiment, we tried to write what that might sound like. It's like the Capitol's idea of itself, basically."[74][75] He further added that "it's not a pop song or anything. More of an anthem that could be playing at a big sporting event like the [Hunger] Games. So we did a structure for that, and then James Newton Howard made a movie-score version of it that happens in several places in the film."[74][75] Arcade Fire's Panem national anthem has received strong reviews. According to Spin, "'Horn of Plenty' pulls off the neat feat of sounding both exactly like Arcade Fire and exactly like a futuristic anthem. It still has one foot in the band's uncorrupted neighborhoods, but another is up on the podium at the end of Star Wars accepting an Olympic gold medal or something. Horns blare, a choir booms, strings swell, the martial percussion steals the show, and we just realized how much we love Big Brother."[76]
The film also featured a rather obscure analog track from the 1970s composed by Laurie Spiegel for its "cornucopia scene", as well as music by Steve Reich, Ólafur Arnalds, and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.[77] These do not appear on the soundtrack or score releases.

No.
Title
Length

1. "The Hunger Games"   1:10
2. "Katniss Afoot"   1:49
3. "Reaping Day"   1:35
4. "The Train"   1:27
5. "Entering the Capitol"   2:28
6. "Preparing the Chariots"   1:05
7. "Horn of Plenty"   1:59
8. "Penthouse/Training"   3:36
9. "Learning the Skills"   1:41
10. "The Countdown"   1:58
11. "Booby Trap"   2:37
12. "Healing Katniss"   3:04
13. "Rue's Farewell"   5:00
14. "We Could Go Home"   1:15
15. "Searching for Peeta"   1:27
16. "The Cave"   3:13
17. "Muttations"   4:45
18. "Tenuous Winners/Returning Home"   3:25
Total length:
 42:16 
The album reached a peak of 71st on the Canadian Albums Chart.[78]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
The Hunger Games received generally positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film holds an 84% approval rating, based on 275 reviews, and a rating average of 7.2 out of 10. The site's consensus states "thrilling and superbly acted, The Hunger Games captures the dramatic violence, raw emotion, and ambitious scope of its source novel".[79] On Metacritic, the film has a 67 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews", based on reviews from 44 critics.[80] Many critics praised Jennifer Lawrence for her portrayal as Katniss Everdeen, as well as most of the main cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lawrence embodies Katniss, "just as one might imagine her from the novel".[81] Empire magazine said "Lawrence is perfect as Katniss, there's very little softness about her, more a melancholy determination that good must be done even if that requires bad things."[81] Several critics have reviewed the film favorably compared with other young-adult fiction adaptations such as Harry Potter and Twilight. Justin Craig of Fox News rated the film as "[e]xcellent" and stated: "Move over Harry Potter. A darker, more mature franchise has come to claim your throne."[82] Rafer Guzman of Newsday referred to The Hunger Games as being "darker than 'Harry Potter,' more sophisticated than 'Twilight'."[83] David Sexton of The Evening Standard stated that The Hunger Games "is well cast and pretty well acted, certainly when compared with Harry Potter's juvenile leads".[84]
Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film three stars out of four, praising the movie as "effective entertainment" and Lawrence's performance. Despite being a largely positive review, he criticized the film for being too long and noted that the film misses opportunities for social criticism.[85] Simon Reynolds of Digital Spy gave the film four stars out of five, calling it "enthralling from beginning to end, science fiction that has depth and intelligence to match its pulse-racing entertainment value". Reynolds also spoke highly of Lawrence's performance and director Gary Ross, whose "rough and ready handheld camerawork" meant that viewers were "with Katniss for every blood-flecked moment of her ordeal in the combat arena".[86] However, film critic David Thomson of the magazine The New Republic called it a "terrible movie", criticizing it for a lack of character development and unclear presentation of the violence, describing the latter as "un-American".[87]
Eric Goldman of IGN awarded the film four out of five stars, stating that director Gary Ross "gets the tone of The Hunger Games right. This is a grounded, thoughtful and sometimes quite emotional film, with its dark scenario given due weight. Ross doesn't give the film a glossy, romanticized 'Hollywood' feel, but rather plays everything very realistically and stark, as Katniss must endure these outrageous and horrible scenarios."[88] The film received some criticism for its shaky camera style, but it was said to "add to the film in certain ways".[88] The violence drew commentary as well. Time critic Mary Pols considered that the film was too violent for young children, even though the violence had been toned down compared with the novel,[89] while critic Théoden Janes of the Charlotte Observer found that "[...] the violence is so bland it dilutes the message".[90] Also writing in Time, psychologist Christopher J. Ferguson argued that parents' fears of the effect of the film's violent content on their children were unnecessary, and that children are capable of viewing violent content without being psychologically harmed.[91]
On February 22, 2012, The Hunger Games broke the record for first-day advance ticket sales on Fandango, topping the previous record of Eclipse. The sales were reported to be 83 percent of the site's totals for the day.[92] According to first tracking, unaided awareness for The Hunger Games was 11%, definite interest was 54%, first choice was 23% and total awareness was 74%.[93] In the week leading up to its release, the film sold-out over 4,300 showings via Fandango and MovieTickets.com[94] On Fandango alone it ranks as the third-highest advance ticket seller ever behind New Moon and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.[95] Finally, according to Fandango it broke the site's single-day sales record (March 23), the mobile sales record for a weekend (March 23–25, 2012) and the site's highest share of a film's opening weekend (Fandango sold 22% of the film's opening weekend tickets).[96]
Box office[edit]
The Hunger Games earned $408,010,692 in North America, and $283,237,076 in other countries, for a worldwide total of $691,247,768.[4] It made the largest worldwide opening weekend for a film not released during the summer or the holiday period, earning $211.8 million, which was just ahead of Alice in Wonderland '​s previous record ($210.1 million).[97]
In North America, The Hunger Games is the 14th-highest-grossing film, the highest-grossing film released outside the summer or holiday period,[98] and the highest-grossing film distributed by Lionsgate.[99] The film set a midnight-gross record for a non-sequel ($19.7 million), which is also the tenth-highest midnight gross overall.[100] On its opening day, it topped the box office $67.3 million (including midnight showings), setting opening-day and single-day records for a non-sequel. The film also achieved the tenth-highest opening-day and eleventh-highest single-day grosses of all time.[101][102][103] On its opening weekend, the movie retained the No. 1 spot and grossed $152.5 million, breaking Alice in Wonderland '​s opening-weekend records for a film released in March, for any spring release, and for a non-sequel.[99][104][105][106] Its opening weekend gross is also the largest for any film released outside the summer season and the eighth-largest overall.[107] It remained in first place at the North American box office for four consecutive weekends, becoming the first film since Avatar to achieve this.[11][108][109] On June 10, 2012 (its 80th day in theaters), it became the 14th movie to pass the $400-million-mark.[110] On April 20, 2012, Lionsgate and IMAX Corporation announced that due to "overwhelming demand", The Hunger Games would return to North American IMAX cinemas on April 27 for a further one-week engagement.[111]
Outside North America, the film was released in most countries during March and April 2012,[112] with the exception of China, where it was released in June 2012.[113] On its first weekend (March 23–25, 2012), the film topped the box office outside North America with $59.25 million from 67 markets, finishing at first place in most of them.[114] The largest opening weekends were recorded in China ($9.6 million),[113] Australia ($9.48 million), and the UK, Ireland and Malta ($7.78 million).[112][115] In total earnings, its highest-grossing markets after North America are the UK ($37.3 million), Australia ($31.1 million) and China ($27.0 million).[112]
Themes[edit]
Interpretations of the film's themes and messages have been widely discussed among critics and general commentators. In his review for The Washington Times, Peter Suderman expressed that "[m]aybe it's a liberal story about inequality and the class divide. Maybe it's a libertarian epic about the evils of authoritarian government. Maybe it's a feminist revision on the sci-fi action blockbuster. Maybe it's a bloody satire of reality television", but concludes the film only proposes these theories and brings none of them to a reasonable conclusion.[116]
Reviewers and critics have differing views on whether the film represents feminist issues. Historically, among the "top 200 worldwide box-office hits ever ($350 million and up), not one has been built around a female action star".[117] Manohla Dargis sees Katniss Everdeen as a female hero following in the lineage of "archetypal figures in the literature of the American West" such as Natty Bumppo, as well as characters portrayed by American actors such as John Wayne and Clint Eastwood.[118] Katniss is also seen as defying normative gender roles: she exhibits both "masculine" and "feminine" traits equally.[118] Dargis also notes that Katniss is a female character with significant agency: "Katniss is a fantasy figure, but partly what makes her powerful—and, I suspect, what makes her so important to a lot of girls and women—is that she's one of the truest feeling, most complex female characters to hit American movies in a while. She isn't passive, she isn't weak, and she isn't some random girl. She's active, she's strong and she's the girl who motivates the story."[118] Similarly, Shelley Bridgeman of The New Zealand Herald wrote that because the characteristics of "athleticism, strength, courageousness and prowess at hunting" are not given to a male protagonist, but to Katniss, her character is an abrupt departure from the stereotypical depiction of women as being innately passive or helpless.[119] Mahvesh Murad of The Express Tribune said that the film's triumph is "a young female protagonist with agency", comparing her with Joss Whedon's Buffy Summers.[120]
The film has drawn varying interpretations for its political overtones, including arguments in favor of left-wing, right-wing, and libertarian viewpoints. Bob Burnett of The Huffington Post observed the film displays a general distrust of government, regardless of the audience's political party affiliation.[121] Steven Zeitchik and Emily Rome, in the Dallas Morning News, also stated that some viewers formed an opinion about The Hunger Games as a parable of the Occupy Wall Street activity.[122] The Huffington Post reported that Penn Badgley, a supporter of Occupy Wall Street, saw the film as a social commentary on the movement.[123] Burnett also states that "Collins doesn't use the terms 1 percent and 99 percent, but it's clear that those in the Capitol are members of the 1 percent and everyone in the Panem districts is part of the 99 percent".[121]
Steven Zeitchik and Emily Rome, in the Los Angeles Times and the Dallas Morning News reported that, among other disparate interpretations, some viewers saw The Hunger Games as a Christian allegory.[124][125] Jeffrey Weiss of Real Clear Religion, published in the Star Tribune has remarked on what he saw as the intentional absence of religion in The Hunger Games universe, and has commented that while the stories contain no actual religion, people are "find[ing] aspects that represent their own religious values" within it.[126]
Donald Brake from The Washington Times, as well as pastors Andy Langford and Ann G. L. Duncan, wrote that the film has Christian themes, such as that of self-sacrifice, which is found in Katniss' substitution for her younger sister, analogous to the sacrifice of Jesus as a substitute for the atonement of sins.[127] Brake, as well as another reviewer, Amy Simpson, both find that the film also revolves around the theme of hope, which is exemplified in the "incorruptible goodness of Katniss' sister, Primrose".[128] She also describes that Peeta Mellark is "a Christ figure" in the film.[129] Similar to the events in the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, in the Games, Peeta is stabbed and left for dead after saving Katniss' life—taking the wound that was initially meant for her—and is then buried in the ground and placed in a cave for three days before emerging with a new lease on life.[130] Moreover, the Christian image of the Bread of Life is used throughout The Hunger Games; in the film, Peeta shows up "bearing a warm loaf of bread", and Katniss slowly comes "back to life".[131] A news video starring Jonathan Morris aired on Fox News discussed the religious themes in the film further.[132] One reviewer, Fr. Robert Barron, interpreted the film as "disturbingly prophetic" that "the instinct for human sacrifice is never far from the surface...as we in the West enter increasingly into a secular, post-Christian cultural space."[133][134] In addition, many pastors have written Bible studies discussing the Christian allegories in the film.[135][136]
Precedents in film and literature[edit]
Charles McGrath, writing for The New York Times, said that the film will remind viewers of the television series Survivor, a little of The Bachelorette, and of the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson published in 1948 by The New Yorker.[137] David Sexton of The Evening Standard compared The Hunger Games unfavourably to Kinji Fukasaku's Japanese film Battle Royale, as did several other critics;[84][138][139][140] the novel had earlier faced criticism for its similarities to the novel Battle Royale by Koushun Takami.[141] Jonathan Looms of The Oxford Student argues that it is "unfair that the film is only drawing comparisons with Battle Royale" but that it "is a veritable pastiche of other movies" as well, comparing it to The Truman Show, Death Race, the Bourne films, and Zoolander, and that it is common for artists to borrow from and "improve on many sources. Quentin Tarantino has built his career on this principle."[142] It reminded an author at Salon of the 1932 film The Most Dangerous Game.[143]
Wheeler Winston Dixon, a film professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, listed several precedents: Battle Royale, Jackson's "The Lottery", William Golding's Lord of the Flies, Metropolis, Blade Runner, Death Race 2000, and George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four.[144] Manohla Dargis in The New York Times compares it to Battle Royale, Ender's Game, and Twilight, but contrasts The Hunger Games in terms of how its "exciting" female protagonist Katniss "rescues herself with resourcefulness, guts and true aim".[145] Steve Rose of The Guardian refers to the film as "think Battle Royale meets The Running Man meets Survivor".[146] Writing in The Atlantic, Govindini Murty made a list of touchstones the film alludes to, from the ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilizations to modern references such as the Great Depression, the Vietnam and Iraq Wars, and reality television.[147] For her part, author Collins cites the myth of Theseus, reality television and coverage of the Iraq War as her inspiration.[148][149][150]
Controversies[edit]
During the film's opening weekend, controversial statements about various members of the cast arose, sparking open dialogue about issues of racism, sexism and unrealistic body image. Comparisons were also made between The Hunger Games premise of children killing each other, and the child soldiers of the Lord's Resistance Army led by Joseph Kony.[151][152][153] In a Jezebel article published March 26, 2012, Dodai Stewart reported that several users on Twitter posted racist tweets, criticizing the portrayals of Rue, Thresh and Cinna by African American actors.[154][155] In a 2011 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Collins stated that while she did not have any ethnic background in mind for lead characters Katniss and Gale because the book is written in "a time period where hundreds of years have passed" and there would be "a lot of ethnic mixing", she explains "there are some characters in the book who are more specifically described", and states that both Rue and Thresh are African American.[156] Lyneka Little of The Wall Street Journal states that although it is easy to find bigoted or offensive postings online, "the racist 'Hunger Games' tweets, because they are so shockingly ignorant even by the standards of the fringes of the internet, have kicked up a storm".[157]
Fahima Haque of The Washington Post, Bim Adewunmi of The Guardian, and Christopher Rosen of The Huffington Post all reiterate the fact that Rue and Thresh are described in The Hunger Games as having dark brown skin, as well as Collins's assertion that they were intended to be depicted as African Americans.[154][158][159] Adewunmi remarked that "it comes to this: if the casting of Rue, Thresh and Cinna has left you bewildered and upset, consider two things. One: you may be a racist—congrats! Two: you definitely lack basic reading comprehension. Mazel tov!"[159] Erik Kain of Forbes saw the controversy as a way to appreciate the value of free speech. He states that while society may never be free of racism, "racist comments made on Facebook and Twitter quickly become public record. Aggregations of these comments, like the Jezebel piece, expose people for what they are. Sure, many hide under the cloak of anonymity, but many others cannot or choose not to. And as the internet becomes more civilized and its denizens more accountable, this sort of thing carries more and more weight."[155] Amandla Stenberg responded to the controversy with the following statement: "As a fan of the books, I feel fortunate to be part of The Hunger Games family... It was an amazing experience; I am proud of the film and my performance. I want to thank all of my fans and the entire Hunger Games community for their support and loyalty."[160] Dayo Okeniyi was quoted saying "I think this is a lesson for people to think before they tweet" and "It's sad... We could now see where society is today. But I try not to think about stuff like that."[161]
A number of critics expressed disappointment in Lawrence's casting as Katniss because her weight was not representative of a character who has suffered a life of starvation. Manohla Dargis, in her review of the film for The New York Times stated "[a] few years ago Ms. Lawrence might have looked hungry enough to play Katniss, but now, at 21, her seductive, womanly figure makes a bad fit for a dystopian fantasy about a people starved into submission".[162] Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter said that in certain scenes, Lawrence displays "lingering baby fat".[163] These remarks have been rebuked by a number of journalists for pushing unrealistic body image expectations for women.[164]
L.V. Anderson of Slate states that "[j]ust as living in a world with abundant calories does not automatically make everyone fat, living in a dystopian world like Panem with sporadic food access would not automatically make everyone skinny. Some bodies, I daresay, would be even bigger than Lawrence's."[165] Since none of Lawrence's male co-stars have come under the same scrutiny, Anderson concludes complaints about Lawrence's weight are inherently sexist.[165] MTV asked for responses from audiences on the controversy and reported that most found criticism of Lawrence's weight "misguided".[166] One response pointed to Collins's physical description of Katniss in The Hunger Games novel which reads: "I stand straight, and while I'm thin, I'm strong. The meat and plants from the woods combined with the exertion it took to get them have given me a healthier body than most of those I see around me."[167] Los Angeles Times writer Alexandra Le Tellier commented that "[t]he sexist commentary along with the racist barbs made by so-called fans are as stomach-churning as the film's cultural commentary, which, in part, shines a light on the court of public opinion and its sometimes destructive power to determine someone else's fate".[168]
The film has been rated 12A by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) in the UK for "intense threat, moderate violence and occasional gory moments".[2] To achieve that rating, Lionsgate had to cut or substitute seven seconds of film by "digitally removing blood splashes and the sight of blood on wounds and weapons".[169] In the United States, the movie was granted a PG-13 rating from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)[170] for "intense violent thematic material and disturbing images—all involving teens"; as Collins had originally anticipated.[171]
Screening of The Hunger Games was delayed indefinitely in Vietnam.[172] The film was to be released on March 30, 2012, but, according to a member of the Vietnamese National Film Board, the Board considers the film to be too violent and unanimously voted for the indefinite delay. It was later banned.[173]
Accolades[edit]
Main article: List of accolades received by The Hunger Games (film)
Home media[edit]
The film was released in North America and the Netherlands on DVD and Blu-ray Disc August 18, 2012, and in the rest of Europe on September 3, 2012. Extras include 'The World is Watching: The Making of The Hunger Games', numerous featurettes, the propaganda video in its entire form, a talk with the director Gary Ross and also Elvis Mitchell and a marketing archive.
In its first weekend on sale, Lionsgate reported that 3.8 million DVD/Blu-ray Disc copies of the movie were sold, with more than one-third in the Blu-ray Disc format.[174] Three weeks after the release of the movie to home media formats in the US, over 5 million DVD units and 3.7 million Blu-ray Disc units have been sold.[175][176] With 7,434,058 units sold, the DVD became the top-selling DVD of 2012.[13]
Sequels[edit]
Main article: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
On August 8, 2011, while still shooting the film, Lionsgate announced that a film adaptation of the second novel in The Hunger Games trilogy, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, was scheduled to be released on November 22, 2013.[177] In November 2011, Lionsgate entered negotiations with screenwriter Simon Beaufoy to adapt the novel for screen, since the post-production schedule for The Hunger Games was too crowded for Ross and Collins to adapt the next film as originally planned.[178] The Hunger Games: Catching Fire began production in the summer of 2012.[179] Gary Ross will not return for Catching Fire, and instead Francis Lawrence will direct.[180][181][182][183] On May 6, 2012, it was reported that Michael Arndt was in talks to re-write the script for Catching Fire.[184] Arndt officially signed on as the new script writer on May 24, 2012.[185] The Hunger Games: Catching Fire began filming September 10, 2012, and concluded December 21, 2012;[186] it premiered in London on November 11, 2013,[187] before premiering on November 22, 2013 in the US as was originally scheduled.
In July 2012, release dates were confirmed for two films based on the last book Mockingjay. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 will be released November 21, 2014, and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 will be released November 20, 2015.[188] Lawrence, Hutcherson, Hemsworth, and Harrelson have all signed on to the whole franchise.[3][189]
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The Hunger Games
HungerGamesPoster.jpg
Theatrical release poster

Directed by
Gary Ross
Produced by
Nina Jacobson
 Jon Kilik
Screenplay by
Gary Ross
Suzanne Collins
Billy Ray

Based on
The Hunger Games
 by Suzanne Collins
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Elizabeth Banks
Lenny Kravitz
Stanley Tucci
Donald Sutherland

Music by
James Newton Howard
Cinematography
Tom Stern
Edited by
Stephen Mirrione
Juliette Welfling
Production
 company
Color Force

Distributed by
Lionsgate
Release dates
March 12, 2012 (Los Angeles premiere)
March 23, 2012 (United States)

Running time
142 minutes[1][2]
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$78 million[3]
Box office
$691,247,768[4]
The Hunger Games is a 2012 American science fiction adventure film directed by Gary Ross and based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. The picture is the first installment in The Hunger Games film series and was produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik, with a screenplay by Ross, Collins and Billy Ray. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland.[5] The story takes place in a dystopian post-apocalyptic future in the nation of Panem, where boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 18 must take part in the Hunger Games, a televised annual event in which the "tributes" are required to fight to the death until there is one remaining who will be crowned the victor. Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the games. Joined by her district's male tribute Peeta Mellark (Hutcherson), Katniss travels to the Capitol to train for the Hunger Games under the guidance of former victor Haymitch Abernathy (Harrelson).
Development of The Hunger Games began in March 2009 when Lions Gate Entertainment entered into a co-production agreement with Color Force, which had acquired the rights a few weeks earlier. Collins collaborated with Ray and Ross to write the screenplay. The screenplay expanded the character of Seneca Crane to allow several developments to be shown directly to the audience and Ross added several scenes between Crane and Coriolanus Snow. The main characters were cast between March and May 2011. Principal photography began in May 2011 and ended in September 2011, and filming took place in North Carolina. The Hunger Games was shot entirely on film as opposed to digital.
The film was released on March 21, 2012, in France[6] and in the US on March 23, 2012,[7] in both conventional theaters and digital IMAX theaters.[8] Japan received it last, on September 28. When the film released, it set records for opening day ($67.3 million) and opening weekend for a non-sequel.[9] At the time of its release, the film's opening weekend gross ($152.5 million) was the third-largest of any movie in North America.[10] It is the first film since Avatar to remain in first place at the North American box office for four consecutive weekends.[11] The film was a massive box-office success by grossing over $691 million worldwide against its budget of $78 million, making it the third-highest-grossing film in the United States and ninth-highest-grossing worldwide of 2012.[4] It was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on August 18, 2012.[12] With 7,434,058 units sold, the DVD was the best-selling DVD of 2012.[13]
The Hunger Games received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its themes and messages, as well as Jennifer Lawrence's portrayal of Katniss. Like the novel, the film has attracted criticism for its similarities to other works, such as the Japanese novel Battle Royale and its film adaptation, and the Shirley Jackson short story "The Lottery". Collins' novel and screenplay drew on sources of inspiration such as the myth of Theseus, Roman gladiatorial games, reality television, and the desensitization of viewers to media coverage of real-life tragedy and war, not to think as just an audience member, "Because those are real people on the screen, and they’re not going away when the commercials start to roll."[14] The song "Safe & Sound" won a Grammy Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. For her performance, Lawrence won the Saturn Award for Best Actress, the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie, the Empire Award for Best Actress and was also nominated for the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress.
A sequel, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, was released on November 22, 2013 in the United States.



Contents  [hide]
1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Production 3.1 Casting
3.2 Filming
3.3 Music 3.3.1 Soundtrack
3.3.2 Score

4 Reception 4.1 Critical response
4.2 Box office
4.3 Themes
4.4 Precedents in film and literature
4.5 Controversies
4.6 Accolades
4.7 Home media
5 Sequels
6 References
7 External links

Plot[edit]
The dystopian nation of Panem consists of a wealthy Capitol ruling twelve poorer districts. As punishment for a past rebellion and as a way to demoralize the districts to quell social uprising, each district must provide two "tributes" - one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 selected by lottery (the "Reaping") - every year to compete in the televised Hunger Games; they must fight to the death in a vast arena, with the sole survivor rewarded with fame and wealth.
In District 12, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to be the female Tribute when her younger sister Primrose is initially drawn. She and the male Tribute Peeta Mellark, a boy her age from the same district, are escorted to the Capitol by chaperone Effie Trinket and their mentor Haymitch Abernathy, a past District 12 victor and severe alcoholic. Haymitch impresses on them the importance of gaining sponsors as they can provide gifts of food and supplies during the Games. During part of a series of interviews, Peeta publicly expresses his love for Katniss, which she initially takes as trying to earn sponsors' favor, but later learns his love is earnest. While training, Katniss observes the Career Tributes Marvel, Glimmer, Cato and Clove, from Districts 1 and 2, who have been illegally training for the Games since a young age and have more chances to win.
At the start of the games, Katniss ignores Haymitch's advice and tries to acquire supplies from the Cornucopia, the central point of the arena full of useful items, and narrowly avoids being killed; nearly half the Tributes are killed in the initial melee. Katniss tries to stay as far away from the other competitors but the gamemaster Seneca Crane directs his agents to trigger events on the field to force her back towards the others. She runs into the Careers, with whom Peeta has allied, and escapes up a tree, where she finds Rue, District 11's female Tribute, hiding. The two work together to knock a nest of poisonous tracker jackers onto the Careers, killing Glimmer and forcing the others to flee. Rue helps Katniss tend to her wounds, becoming friends, and they work a plan to secretly destroy a cache of supplies the Careers have been hoarding, causing the Careers to distrust each other. Marvel discovers them and kills Rue before Katniss can help her. Katniss shoots and kills Marvel with an arrow, then mourns for Rue's loss, making sure her moment of sorrow is captured on the broadcast. The people of District 11, taken by Katniss' action, start a riot. President Snow warns Crane that this turn of events does not bode well for the Games.
When Crane returns, Haymitch suggests that he alter the game rules to allow two winners to make things interesting. When this change is announced, with the stipulation that the winners have to be from the same district, Katniss searches for Peeta, finding him wounded after fleeing from the Careers. After moving him to safety, Katniss leaves to get medicine from the Cornucopia, where Clove attempts to kill her. Katniss is saved when Thresh, District 11's other tribute, arrives and kills Clove, believing she had killed Rue, sparing Katniss's life out of respect for the kindness she showed Rue. Katniss returns with the medicine and prepares Peeta for the final hours of the game. Crane sends out wild beasts that kill Thresh, leaving only Cato, Katniss, and Peeta alive. Katniss and Peeta make it to Cornucopia where Cato is waiting and threatens to kill them both as the wild animals approach. Katniss gets the upper hand, and Cato falls to the ground and is eaten by the beasts.
Morning arrives, and Katniss and Peeta are still alive. They think they are the victors, but Crane shuts the district rule down, only allowing one victor. Katniss then convinces Peeta to enact a double suicide with her by ingesting nightlock, which she had obtained in the woods. When the two are about to take the poison, Crane changes his mind again, because he sees that their double suicide will ruin the Games by eliminating anyone from becoming Victor. They are both crowned victors of the 74th Hunger Games. Haymitch warns Katniss she has made great enemies with her act of defiance. Snow condemns Crane to his death for being manipulated by Katniss and Peeta. In the end of the film, Snow is shown walking up a stairway, perhaps pondering his next course of action.
Cast[edit]



Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen, and had her hair coloured dark brown for the role.[15]
See also: List of The Hunger Games characters
See also: List of The Hunger Games cast members
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen[16]
Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark[17]
Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne[17]
Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy[18]
Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket[19]
Lenny Kravitz as Cinna[20]
Donald Sutherland as President Coriolanus Snow[21]
Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman[22]
Wes Bentley as Seneca Crane[23]
Toby Jones as Claudius Templesmith
Alexander Ludwig as Cato[24]
Isabelle Fuhrman as Clove[24]
Amandla Stenberg as Rue[25]
Jack Quaid as Marvel[26]
Leven Rambin as Glimmer[26]
Dayo Okeniyi as Thresh
Jacqueline Emerson as Foxface
Ian Nelson as District 3 Male
Ashton Moio as Jason (District 6 Male)
Mackenzie Lintz as Sarah (District 8 Female)
Willow Shields as Primrose Everdeen
Paula Malcomson as Mrs Everdeen
Production[edit]
In March 2009, Lions Gate Entertainment entered into a co-production agreement for The Hunger Games with Nina Jacobson's production company Color Force, which had acquired worldwide distribution rights to the novel a few weeks earlier,[27][28] reportedly for $200,000.[29] Alli Shearmur and Jim Miller, President and Senior Vice President of Motion Picture Production at Lionsgate, took charge of overseeing the production of the film, which they described as "an incredible property... a thrill to bring home to Lionsgate".[30] The studio, which had not made a profit for five years, raided the budgets of other productions and sold assets to secure a budget of $88,000,000—one of its largest ever[31]—for the film.[29][32] Collins' agent Jason Dravis remarked that "they [Lionsgate] had everyone but the valet call us" to help secure the franchise.[32] Lionsgate subsequently acquired tax breaks of $8 million for shooting the film in North Carolina.[32] The production was eventually brought in under-budget at $78 million.[33]
Collins adapted the novel for film herself,[27] in collaboration with screenwriter Billy Ray and director Gary Ross.[34][35] The screenplay remains extremely faithful to the original novel,[36] with Ross saying he "felt the only way to make the film really successful was to be totally subjective", echoing Collins' presentation of the novel in the first person present.[37] Instead of Katniss' internal monologue about the Capitol's machinations, the screenplay expanded the character of Seneca Crane, the Head Gamemaker, to allow several developments to be shown directly to the audience. Ross explained, "In the book, Katniss speculates about the game-makers manipulations... in the film, we can't get inside Katniss’s head, but we do have the ability to cut away and actually show the machinations of the Capitol behind the scenes. I created the game center and also expanded the role of Seneca Crane for those reasons. I thought it was tonally important."[37] Ross also added several scenes between Crane and Coriolanus Snow, the elderly President of Panem, noting that "I thought that it was very interesting that there would be one generation [of Panem citizens] who knew that [the Games] were actually an instrument of political control, and there would be a successive generation who was so enamoured with the ratings and the showbiz and the sensations and the spectacle that was subsuming the actual political intention, and that's really where the tension is".[38]
The Gamemakers' control center, about which Katniss can only speculate in the novel, was also developed as a location, helping to remind the audience of the artificial nature of the arena. Ross commented that, "so much of the film happens in the woods that it's easy to forget this is a futuristic society, manipulating these events for the sake of an audience. The look of the control center, the antiseptic feeling of it and the use of holograms were all intended to make the arena feel 'constructed' even when you weren't seeing the control room."[37] Ross and visual effects supervisor Sheena Duggal were keen to use the omniscient view that the setting provided to justify the literal dei ex machina Katniss experiences in the arena; Duggal explained that "we really didn't want to have to explain things... how do you get compelled by these [animals] that just appear at the end of the movie? We wanted to find a way to introduce them without having to explain specifically and exactly what they were and the game room was a really great opportunity for us to be able to do that."[39]
Casting[edit]



Josh Hutcherson plays Peeta Mellark in the film.
Lionsgate confirmed in March 2011 that about 30 actresses auditioned or read for the role of Katniss Everdeen, including Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, Emma Roberts, Saoirse Ronan, Chloë Grace Moretz, Jodelle Ferland, Lyndsy Fonseca, Emily Browning, Shailene Woodley, Danielle Martin and Kaya Scodelario.[3][40] On March 16, 2011, it was announced that Jennifer Lawrence had landed the coveted role.[41] Ross described Lawrence as having "an incredible amount of self-assuredness, you got the sense that this girl knew exactly who she was. And then she came in and read for me and just knocked me out; I'd never seen an audition like that before in my life. It was one of those things where you just glimpse your whole movie in front of you."[39]
Though Lawrence was 20 when filming began, four years older than the character,[42] Collins said that the role demanded "a certain maturity and power" and said she would rather the actress be older than younger.[43] She added that Lawrence was the "only one who truly captured the character I wrote in the book" and that she had "every essential quality necessary to play Katniss".[44] Lawrence, a fan of the books, took three days to accept the role, initially intimidated by the size of the production.[3][45]
Jeremy Irvine was originally offered the role of Peeta Mellark but he turned it down for Now Is Good.[46][47] Contenders for the role of Peeta other than Hutcherson included Alexander Ludwig (who was later cast as Cato), Hunter Parrish, Lucas Till, and Evan Peters.[48] Other actors considered for the role of Gale included David Henrie, Drew Roy, and Robbie Amell.[48] In April 2011, John C. Reilly was in talks with Lions Gate Entertainment to portray Haymitch Abernathy.[49] The following month Lionsgate announced that the role had gone to Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson.[18] The casting of Lenny Kravitz as Cinna, Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman, and Toby Jones as Claudius Templesmith, soon followed. Multiple-Golden Globe award winner Donald Sutherland was cast as President Coriolanus Snow in late May 2011.[50]
Filming[edit]
Gary Ross became director in November 2010.[51] Fireman's Fund Insurance Company insured the production, but as part of the underwriting process insisted on a thorough risk analysis of hazards as diverse as wayward arrows, poison ivy, bears, bugs, and a chase across fast-running water.[52]
Lawrence dyed her blonde hair dark for the part of Katniss.[53] She also underwent extensive training to get in shape for the role, including archery, rock and tree climbing, combat, running, parkour, and yoga,[54] and had an accident on the last day of her six week training phase, in which she hit a wall while running at full speed, but was not seriously injured. Other stars who dyed their hair for the movie include Josh Hutcherson as Peeta, and Liam Hemsworth as Gale.[3] Lionsgate hired archer (and Olympic bronze medalist) Khatuna Lorig to teach Lawrence how to shoot.[52]
With an initial budget of $75 million,[55] principal photography began near Brevard in Transylvania County in Western North Carolina in May 2011[56] and concluded on September 15, 2011, with a final budget reported as between $90 and $100 million, reduced to $78 million after subsidies.[3] Steven Soderbergh served as a second unit director,[57] and filmed much of the District 11 riot scene.[58] The movie was shot on film as opposed to digital due (in part) to the tightness of the schedule; as Ross said in an interview with The New York Times, "I didn't want to run the risk of the technical issues that often come with shooting digitally—we simply couldn't afford any delays."[59]



 The scene where Katniss tracks down Peeta was filmed at Bridal Veil Falls in DuPont State Forest.
Virtually all production photography took place in North Carolina, with Lionsgate receiving tax credits of around $8 million from the state government to do so. Forbes magazine estimated that the state economy gained up to $60 million from the production, with over 5,000 people employed as extras, crew and support staff.[60] Most outdoor scenes, both from the arena and from the outskirts of District 12, were filmed in DuPont State Forest; the Little River, with its multiple waterfalls, provided several locations for shooting the river running through the arena.[61] The production team built a walkway across the top of Triple Falls for Lawrence to run over the rapids during Katniss' pursuit by the Career tributes.[62]
Many of the urban and interior locations, in the Capitol and elsewhere, were filmed in Shelby and Charlotte; other scenes also took place and was filmed in the Asheville area. Ross and production designer Phil Messina drew on the buildings of the 1939 New York World's Fair and symbols of political power including Tiananmen Square and Red Square, when designing the Capitol architecture, which they wanted "to be set in the future but have a sense of its own past... it's festive and alluring and indulgent and decadent but it also has to have the kind of might and power behind it".[63][64] For Katniss' neighborhood in District 12, the production team found Henry River Mill Village, an abandoned mill town which Ross said "just worked perfectly for the movie to evoke the scene"; Messina explained that "originally we talked about maybe building one house and the facade of the house next door and redressing it, and maybe doing some CG extensions... we ended up finding a whole abandoned mill town... it was absolutely perfect".[64]
Music[edit]
Soundtrack[edit]
Main article: The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond
The soundtrack album for The Hunger Games contains songs inspired by the film; only three of them ("Abraham's Daughter", "Safe & Sound", and "Kingdom Come", respectively) appear in the film itself, during the closing credits.[65] The first single from the film's companion album, "Safe & Sound" by Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars, was released on December 23, 2011.[66] It reached number one on the iTunes overall charts in 12 hours.[citation needed] The music video for "Safe & Sound" was released on February 13, 2012. Along with separate songs from Swift and The Civil Wars, the soundtrack also features songs by The Decemberists, Arcade Fire, The Secret Sisters, Miranda Lambert featuring The Pistol Annies,[67] Neko Case, Kid Cudi[67] Academy Award winner Glen Hansard,[67] The Low Anthem,[67] Punch Brothers,[67] Birdy,[67] Maroon 5, Jayme Dee,[67] and Carolina Chocolate Drops.[67] The soundtrack was released on March 20, 2012.[68] The soundtrack track list was revealed on iTunes on February 13, 2012, and on the 14th "One Engine" was released as the second single. Jennifer Lawrence singing "Rue's Lullaby" was not included on the soundtrack. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, having sold 175,000 copies in its first week. It was the first since Michael Jackson's This Is It to debut at #1. It is one of just 16 soundtracks to grace the top slot in the history of the Top 200.
Score[edit]

The Hunger Games: Original Motion Picture Score

Film score by James Newton Howard

Released
March 26, 2012
Genre
Soundtrack
Label
Universal Republic
Producer
T-Bone Burnett
James Newton Howard chronology

The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond The Hunger Games: Original Motion Picture Score 


Professional ratings

Review scores

Source
Rating
Allmusic 4/5 stars[69]
Film Score Reviews 3/5 stars[70]
Lionsgate originally announced that Danny Elfman and T-Bone Burnett would score The Hunger Games, with Burnett also acting as the film's executive music producer to produce songs for the soundtrack.[71] Due to scheduling conflicts, Elfman was replaced by James Newton Howard.[72] The score album was released on March 26, 2012.[73]
Arcade Fire also contributed to the movie's original score. The group composed the grand, fascistic-inspired, ominous Panem national anthem, entitled "Horn of Plenty", an important and signature leitmotif appearing throughout the film.[74][75] "We were interested in making music that would be more integral in the movie, just as a mental exercise," Butler, who co-wrote the song with Chassagne, explained. "And there's an anthem that runs throughout the books, the national anthem of the fascist Capitol. So as a thought experiment, we tried to write what that might sound like. It's like the Capitol's idea of itself, basically."[74][75] He further added that "it's not a pop song or anything. More of an anthem that could be playing at a big sporting event like the [Hunger] Games. So we did a structure for that, and then James Newton Howard made a movie-score version of it that happens in several places in the film."[74][75] Arcade Fire's Panem national anthem has received strong reviews. According to Spin, "'Horn of Plenty' pulls off the neat feat of sounding both exactly like Arcade Fire and exactly like a futuristic anthem. It still has one foot in the band's uncorrupted neighborhoods, but another is up on the podium at the end of Star Wars accepting an Olympic gold medal or something. Horns blare, a choir booms, strings swell, the martial percussion steals the show, and we just realized how much we love Big Brother."[76]
The film also featured a rather obscure analog track from the 1970s composed by Laurie Spiegel for its "cornucopia scene", as well as music by Steve Reich, Ólafur Arnalds, and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.[77] These do not appear on the soundtrack or score releases.

No.
Title
Length

1. "The Hunger Games"   1:10
2. "Katniss Afoot"   1:49
3. "Reaping Day"   1:35
4. "The Train"   1:27
5. "Entering the Capitol"   2:28
6. "Preparing the Chariots"   1:05
7. "Horn of Plenty"   1:59
8. "Penthouse/Training"   3:36
9. "Learning the Skills"   1:41
10. "The Countdown"   1:58
11. "Booby Trap"   2:37
12. "Healing Katniss"   3:04
13. "Rue's Farewell"   5:00
14. "We Could Go Home"   1:15
15. "Searching for Peeta"   1:27
16. "The Cave"   3:13
17. "Muttations"   4:45
18. "Tenuous Winners/Returning Home"   3:25
Total length:
 42:16 
The album reached a peak of 71st on the Canadian Albums Chart.[78]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
The Hunger Games received generally positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film holds an 84% approval rating, based on 275 reviews, and a rating average of 7.2 out of 10. The site's consensus states "thrilling and superbly acted, The Hunger Games captures the dramatic violence, raw emotion, and ambitious scope of its source novel".[79] On Metacritic, the film has a 67 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews", based on reviews from 44 critics.[80] Many critics praised Jennifer Lawrence for her portrayal as Katniss Everdeen, as well as most of the main cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lawrence embodies Katniss, "just as one might imagine her from the novel".[81] Empire magazine said "Lawrence is perfect as Katniss, there's very little softness about her, more a melancholy determination that good must be done even if that requires bad things."[81] Several critics have reviewed the film favorably compared with other young-adult fiction adaptations such as Harry Potter and Twilight. Justin Craig of Fox News rated the film as "[e]xcellent" and stated: "Move over Harry Potter. A darker, more mature franchise has come to claim your throne."[82] Rafer Guzman of Newsday referred to The Hunger Games as being "darker than 'Harry Potter,' more sophisticated than 'Twilight'."[83] David Sexton of The Evening Standard stated that The Hunger Games "is well cast and pretty well acted, certainly when compared with Harry Potter's juvenile leads".[84]
Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film three stars out of four, praising the movie as "effective entertainment" and Lawrence's performance. Despite being a largely positive review, he criticized the film for being too long and noted that the film misses opportunities for social criticism.[85] Simon Reynolds of Digital Spy gave the film four stars out of five, calling it "enthralling from beginning to end, science fiction that has depth and intelligence to match its pulse-racing entertainment value". Reynolds also spoke highly of Lawrence's performance and director Gary Ross, whose "rough and ready handheld camerawork" meant that viewers were "with Katniss for every blood-flecked moment of her ordeal in the combat arena".[86] However, film critic David Thomson of the magazine The New Republic called it a "terrible movie", criticizing it for a lack of character development and unclear presentation of the violence, describing the latter as "un-American".[87]
Eric Goldman of IGN awarded the film four out of five stars, stating that director Gary Ross "gets the tone of The Hunger Games right. This is a grounded, thoughtful and sometimes quite emotional film, with its dark scenario given due weight. Ross doesn't give the film a glossy, romanticized 'Hollywood' feel, but rather plays everything very realistically and stark, as Katniss must endure these outrageous and horrible scenarios."[88] The film received some criticism for its shaky camera style, but it was said to "add to the film in certain ways".[88] The violence drew commentary as well. Time critic Mary Pols considered that the film was too violent for young children, even though the violence had been toned down compared with the novel,[89] while critic Théoden Janes of the Charlotte Observer found that "[...] the violence is so bland it dilutes the message".[90] Also writing in Time, psychologist Christopher J. Ferguson argued that parents' fears of the effect of the film's violent content on their children were unnecessary, and that children are capable of viewing violent content without being psychologically harmed.[91]
On February 22, 2012, The Hunger Games broke the record for first-day advance ticket sales on Fandango, topping the previous record of Eclipse. The sales were reported to be 83 percent of the site's totals for the day.[92] According to first tracking, unaided awareness for The Hunger Games was 11%, definite interest was 54%, first choice was 23% and total awareness was 74%.[93] In the week leading up to its release, the film sold-out over 4,300 showings via Fandango and MovieTickets.com[94] On Fandango alone it ranks as the third-highest advance ticket seller ever behind New Moon and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.[95] Finally, according to Fandango it broke the site's single-day sales record (March 23), the mobile sales record for a weekend (March 23–25, 2012) and the site's highest share of a film's opening weekend (Fandango sold 22% of the film's opening weekend tickets).[96]
Box office[edit]
The Hunger Games earned $408,010,692 in North America, and $283,237,076 in other countries, for a worldwide total of $691,247,768.[4] It made the largest worldwide opening weekend for a film not released during the summer or the holiday period, earning $211.8 million, which was just ahead of Alice in Wonderland '​s previous record ($210.1 million).[97]
In North America, The Hunger Games is the 14th-highest-grossing film, the highest-grossing film released outside the summer or holiday period,[98] and the highest-grossing film distributed by Lionsgate.[99] The film set a midnight-gross record for a non-sequel ($19.7 million), which is also the tenth-highest midnight gross overall.[100] On its opening day, it topped the box office $67.3 million (including midnight showings), setting opening-day and single-day records for a non-sequel. The film also achieved the tenth-highest opening-day and eleventh-highest single-day grosses of all time.[101][102][103] On its opening weekend, the movie retained the No. 1 spot and grossed $152.5 million, breaking Alice in Wonderland '​s opening-weekend records for a film released in March, for any spring release, and for a non-sequel.[99][104][105][106] Its opening weekend gross is also the largest for any film released outside the summer season and the eighth-largest overall.[107] It remained in first place at the North American box office for four consecutive weekends, becoming the first film since Avatar to achieve this.[11][108][109] On June 10, 2012 (its 80th day in theaters), it became the 14th movie to pass the $400-million-mark.[110] On April 20, 2012, Lionsgate and IMAX Corporation announced that due to "overwhelming demand", The Hunger Games would return to North American IMAX cinemas on April 27 for a further one-week engagement.[111]
Outside North America, the film was released in most countries during March and April 2012,[112] with the exception of China, where it was released in June 2012.[113] On its first weekend (March 23–25, 2012), the film topped the box office outside North America with $59.25 million from 67 markets, finishing at first place in most of them.[114] The largest opening weekends were recorded in China ($9.6 million),[113] Australia ($9.48 million), and the UK, Ireland and Malta ($7.78 million).[112][115] In total earnings, its highest-grossing markets after North America are the UK ($37.3 million), Australia ($31.1 million) and China ($27.0 million).[112]
Themes[edit]
Interpretations of the film's themes and messages have been widely discussed among critics and general commentators. In his review for The Washington Times, Peter Suderman expressed that "[m]aybe it's a liberal story about inequality and the class divide. Maybe it's a libertarian epic about the evils of authoritarian government. Maybe it's a feminist revision on the sci-fi action blockbuster. Maybe it's a bloody satire of reality television", but concludes the film only proposes these theories and brings none of them to a reasonable conclusion.[116]
Reviewers and critics have differing views on whether the film represents feminist issues. Historically, among the "top 200 worldwide box-office hits ever ($350 million and up), not one has been built around a female action star".[117] Manohla Dargis sees Katniss Everdeen as a female hero following in the lineage of "archetypal figures in the literature of the American West" such as Natty Bumppo, as well as characters portrayed by American actors such as John Wayne and Clint Eastwood.[118] Katniss is also seen as defying normative gender roles: she exhibits both "masculine" and "feminine" traits equally.[118] Dargis also notes that Katniss is a female character with significant agency: "Katniss is a fantasy figure, but partly what makes her powerful—and, I suspect, what makes her so important to a lot of girls and women—is that she's one of the truest feeling, most complex female characters to hit American movies in a while. She isn't passive, she isn't weak, and she isn't some random girl. She's active, she's strong and she's the girl who motivates the story."[118] Similarly, Shelley Bridgeman of The New Zealand Herald wrote that because the characteristics of "athleticism, strength, courageousness and prowess at hunting" are not given to a male protagonist, but to Katniss, her character is an abrupt departure from the stereotypical depiction of women as being innately passive or helpless.[119] Mahvesh Murad of The Express Tribune said that the film's triumph is "a young female protagonist with agency", comparing her with Joss Whedon's Buffy Summers.[120]
The film has drawn varying interpretations for its political overtones, including arguments in favor of left-wing, right-wing, and libertarian viewpoints. Bob Burnett of The Huffington Post observed the film displays a general distrust of government, regardless of the audience's political party affiliation.[121] Steven Zeitchik and Emily Rome, in the Dallas Morning News, also stated that some viewers formed an opinion about The Hunger Games as a parable of the Occupy Wall Street activity.[122] The Huffington Post reported that Penn Badgley, a supporter of Occupy Wall Street, saw the film as a social commentary on the movement.[123] Burnett also states that "Collins doesn't use the terms 1 percent and 99 percent, but it's clear that those in the Capitol are members of the 1 percent and everyone in the Panem districts is part of the 99 percent".[121]
Steven Zeitchik and Emily Rome, in the Los Angeles Times and the Dallas Morning News reported that, among other disparate interpretations, some viewers saw The Hunger Games as a Christian allegory.[124][125] Jeffrey Weiss of Real Clear Religion, published in the Star Tribune has remarked on what he saw as the intentional absence of religion in The Hunger Games universe, and has commented that while the stories contain no actual religion, people are "find[ing] aspects that represent their own religious values" within it.[126]
Donald Brake from The Washington Times, as well as pastors Andy Langford and Ann G. L. Duncan, wrote that the film has Christian themes, such as that of self-sacrifice, which is found in Katniss' substitution for her younger sister, analogous to the sacrifice of Jesus as a substitute for the atonement of sins.[127] Brake, as well as another reviewer, Amy Simpson, both find that the film also revolves around the theme of hope, which is exemplified in the "incorruptible goodness of Katniss' sister, Primrose".[128] She also describes that Peeta Mellark is "a Christ figure" in the film.[129] Similar to the events in the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, in the Games, Peeta is stabbed and left for dead after saving Katniss' life—taking the wound that was initially meant for her—and is then buried in the ground and placed in a cave for three days before emerging with a new lease on life.[130] Moreover, the Christian image of the Bread of Life is used throughout The Hunger Games; in the film, Peeta shows up "bearing a warm loaf of bread", and Katniss slowly comes "back to life".[131] A news video starring Jonathan Morris aired on Fox News discussed the religious themes in the film further.[132] One reviewer, Fr. Robert Barron, interpreted the film as "disturbingly prophetic" that "the instinct for human sacrifice is never far from the surface...as we in the West enter increasingly into a secular, post-Christian cultural space."[133][134] In addition, many pastors have written Bible studies discussing the Christian allegories in the film.[135][136]
Precedents in film and literature[edit]
Charles McGrath, writing for The New York Times, said that the film will remind viewers of the television series Survivor, a little of The Bachelorette, and of the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson published in 1948 by The New Yorker.[137] David Sexton of The Evening Standard compared The Hunger Games unfavourably to Kinji Fukasaku's Japanese film Battle Royale, as did several other critics;[84][138][139][140] the novel had earlier faced criticism for its similarities to the novel Battle Royale by Koushun Takami.[141] Jonathan Looms of The Oxford Student argues that it is "unfair that the film is only drawing comparisons with Battle Royale" but that it "is a veritable pastiche of other movies" as well, comparing it to The Truman Show, Death Race, the Bourne films, and Zoolander, and that it is common for artists to borrow from and "improve on many sources. Quentin Tarantino has built his career on this principle."[142] It reminded an author at Salon of the 1932 film The Most Dangerous Game.[143]
Wheeler Winston Dixon, a film professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, listed several precedents: Battle Royale, Jackson's "The Lottery", William Golding's Lord of the Flies, Metropolis, Blade Runner, Death Race 2000, and George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four.[144] Manohla Dargis in The New York Times compares it to Battle Royale, Ender's Game, and Twilight, but contrasts The Hunger Games in terms of how its "exciting" female protagonist Katniss "rescues herself with resourcefulness, guts and true aim".[145] Steve Rose of The Guardian refers to the film as "think Battle Royale meets The Running Man meets Survivor".[146] Writing in The Atlantic, Govindini Murty made a list of touchstones the film alludes to, from the ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilizations to modern references such as the Great Depression, the Vietnam and Iraq Wars, and reality television.[147] For her part, author Collins cites the myth of Theseus, reality television and coverage of the Iraq War as her inspiration.[148][149][150]
Controversies[edit]
During the film's opening weekend, controversial statements about various members of the cast arose, sparking open dialogue about issues of racism, sexism and unrealistic body image. Comparisons were also made between The Hunger Games premise of children killing each other, and the child soldiers of the Lord's Resistance Army led by Joseph Kony.[151][152][153] In a Jezebel article published March 26, 2012, Dodai Stewart reported that several users on Twitter posted racist tweets, criticizing the portrayals of Rue, Thresh and Cinna by African American actors.[154][155] In a 2011 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Collins stated that while she did not have any ethnic background in mind for lead characters Katniss and Gale because the book is written in "a time period where hundreds of years have passed" and there would be "a lot of ethnic mixing", she explains "there are some characters in the book who are more specifically described", and states that both Rue and Thresh are African American.[156] Lyneka Little of The Wall Street Journal states that although it is easy to find bigoted or offensive postings online, "the racist 'Hunger Games' tweets, because they are so shockingly ignorant even by the standards of the fringes of the internet, have kicked up a storm".[157]
Fahima Haque of The Washington Post, Bim Adewunmi of The Guardian, and Christopher Rosen of The Huffington Post all reiterate the fact that Rue and Thresh are described in The Hunger Games as having dark brown skin, as well as Collins's assertion that they were intended to be depicted as African Americans.[154][158][159] Adewunmi remarked that "it comes to this: if the casting of Rue, Thresh and Cinna has left you bewildered and upset, consider two things. One: you may be a racist—congrats! Two: you definitely lack basic reading comprehension. Mazel tov!"[159] Erik Kain of Forbes saw the controversy as a way to appreciate the value of free speech. He states that while society may never be free of racism, "racist comments made on Facebook and Twitter quickly become public record. Aggregations of these comments, like the Jezebel piece, expose people for what they are. Sure, many hide under the cloak of anonymity, but many others cannot or choose not to. And as the internet becomes more civilized and its denizens more accountable, this sort of thing carries more and more weight."[155] Amandla Stenberg responded to the controversy with the following statement: "As a fan of the books, I feel fortunate to be part of The Hunger Games family... It was an amazing experience; I am proud of the film and my performance. I want to thank all of my fans and the entire Hunger Games community for their support and loyalty."[160] Dayo Okeniyi was quoted saying "I think this is a lesson for people to think before they tweet" and "It's sad... We could now see where society is today. But I try not to think about stuff like that."[161]
A number of critics expressed disappointment in Lawrence's casting as Katniss because her weight was not representative of a character who has suffered a life of starvation. Manohla Dargis, in her review of the film for The New York Times stated "[a] few years ago Ms. Lawrence might have looked hungry enough to play Katniss, but now, at 21, her seductive, womanly figure makes a bad fit for a dystopian fantasy about a people starved into submission".[162] Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter said that in certain scenes, Lawrence displays "lingering baby fat".[163] These remarks have been rebuked by a number of journalists for pushing unrealistic body image expectations for women.[164]
L.V. Anderson of Slate states that "[j]ust as living in a world with abundant calories does not automatically make everyone fat, living in a dystopian world like Panem with sporadic food access would not automatically make everyone skinny. Some bodies, I daresay, would be even bigger than Lawrence's."[165] Since none of Lawrence's male co-stars have come under the same scrutiny, Anderson concludes complaints about Lawrence's weight are inherently sexist.[165] MTV asked for responses from audiences on the controversy and reported that most found criticism of Lawrence's weight "misguided".[166] One response pointed to Collins's physical description of Katniss in The Hunger Games novel which reads: "I stand straight, and while I'm thin, I'm strong. The meat and plants from the woods combined with the exertion it took to get them have given me a healthier body than most of those I see around me."[167] Los Angeles Times writer Alexandra Le Tellier commented that "[t]he sexist commentary along with the racist barbs made by so-called fans are as stomach-churning as the film's cultural commentary, which, in part, shines a light on the court of public opinion and its sometimes destructive power to determine someone else's fate".[168]
The film has been rated 12A by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) in the UK for "intense threat, moderate violence and occasional gory moments".[2] To achieve that rating, Lionsgate had to cut or substitute seven seconds of film by "digitally removing blood splashes and the sight of blood on wounds and weapons".[169] In the United States, the movie was granted a PG-13 rating from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)[170] for "intense violent thematic material and disturbing images—all involving teens"; as Collins had originally anticipated.[171]
Screening of The Hunger Games was delayed indefinitely in Vietnam.[172] The film was to be released on March 30, 2012, but, according to a member of the Vietnamese National Film Board, the Board considers the film to be too violent and unanimously voted for the indefinite delay. It was later banned.[173]
Accolades[edit]
Main article: List of accolades received by The Hunger Games (film)
Home media[edit]
The film was released in North America and the Netherlands on DVD and Blu-ray Disc August 18, 2012, and in the rest of Europe on September 3, 2012. Extras include 'The World is Watching: The Making of The Hunger Games', numerous featurettes, the propaganda video in its entire form, a talk with the director Gary Ross and also Elvis Mitchell and a marketing archive.
In its first weekend on sale, Lionsgate reported that 3.8 million DVD/Blu-ray Disc copies of the movie were sold, with more than one-third in the Blu-ray Disc format.[174] Three weeks after the release of the movie to home media formats in the US, over 5 million DVD units and 3.7 million Blu-ray Disc units have been sold.[175][176] With 7,434,058 units sold, the DVD became the top-selling DVD of 2012.[13]
Sequels[edit]
Main article: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
On August 8, 2011, while still shooting the film, Lionsgate announced that a film adaptation of the second novel in The Hunger Games trilogy, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, was scheduled to be released on November 22, 2013.[177] In November 2011, Lionsgate entered negotiations with screenwriter Simon Beaufoy to adapt the novel for screen, since the post-production schedule for The Hunger Games was too crowded for Ross and Collins to adapt the next film as originally planned.[178] The Hunger Games: Catching Fire began production in the summer of 2012.[179] Gary Ross will not return for Catching Fire, and instead Francis Lawrence will direct.[180][181][182][183] On May 6, 2012, it was reported that Michael Arndt was in talks to re-write the script for Catching Fire.[184] Arndt officially signed on as the new script writer on May 24, 2012.[185] The Hunger Games: Catching Fire began filming September 10, 2012, and concluded December 21, 2012;[186] it premiered in London on November 11, 2013,[187] before premiering on November 22, 2013 in the US as was originally scheduled.
In July 2012, release dates were confirmed for two films based on the last book Mockingjay. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 will be released November 21, 2014, and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 will be released November 20, 2015.[188] Lawrence, Hutcherson, Hemsworth, and Harrelson have all signed on to the whole franchise.[3][189]
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
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This article is about the 2013 film adaptation. For the novel, see Catching Fire. For other uses, see Catching Fire (disambiguation).

The Hunger Games:
 Catching Fire
A girl holding a bow, pulling back an arrow, in a fiery circle against a black background.
Theatrical release poster

Directed by
Francis Lawrence
Produced by
Nina Jacobson
Jon Kilik

Screenplay by
Simon Beaufoy
Michael deBruyn

Based on
Catching Fire
 by Suzanne Collins
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Elizabeth Banks
Lenny Kravitz
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jeffrey Wright
Stanley Tucci
Donald Sutherland

Music by
James Newton Howard
Cinematography
Jo Willems
Edited by
Alan Edward Bell
Production
 company
Color Force

Distributed by
Lionsgate
Release dates
November 11, 2013 (London premiere)
November 22, 2013 (United States)

Running time
146 minutes[1]
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$130–140 million[2][3][4]
Box office
$864.6 million[2]
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a 2013 American science fiction adventure film based on Suzanne Collins' dystopian novel, Catching Fire, the second installment in The Hunger Games trilogy. The film is the sequel to The Hunger Games, and the second installment in The Hunger Games film series, produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik and distributed by Lionsgate. Francis Lawrence directed the film, with a screenplay by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt. Francis Lawrence took over from Gary Ross as director. Adding to the existing cast, the supporting cast was filled out with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Claflin, Lynn Cohen, Jena Malone, Amanda Plummer, Alan Ritchson, and Meta Golding.
The plot of Catching Fire takes place one year after the previous installment; Katniss Everdeen has now returned home safely after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Throughout the story, Katniss senses that a rebellion, against the oppressive Capitol, is simmering through the districts. Filming began on September 10, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving to Hawaii.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was released on November 15, 2013, in Brazil, November 20 in Finland, Sweden and Norway, November 21 in the United Kingdom, and in IMAX on November 22 in the United States. The film set records for the biggest November opening weekend and biggest three- and five-day Thanksgiving box-office totals, surpassing the first film's box office grosses. It ranks as the tenth highest grossing film at the domestic box office[5] and the highest-grossing film at the domestic box office of 2013, becoming the first 2-D film since The Dark Knight in 2008 to top the yearly box office as well as having a lead female top the box office since 1973's The Exorcist. The film has grossed over $864 million worldwide and is currently the highest-grossing entry in The Hunger Games.
Like its predecessor, Catching Fire received positive reviews from critics, with the sentiment being that it's "a more-confident, more-polished movie", and praise also going to Lawrence's performance as Katniss. The film also received numerous nominations, with a nomination for the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Action Film and a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film. For her performance, Lawrence was nominated a second time for the Empire Award for Best Actress as well as the Saturn Award and Broadcast Film Critics Association Award. The song "Atlas" was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
A sequel, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, is scheduled to be released on November 21, 2014 in the United States.



Contents  [hide]
1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Production 3.1 Pre-production
3.2 Casting
3.3 Filming
3.4 Costumes
4 Music 4.1 Soundtrack
4.2 Score
5 Marketing
6 Release
7 Reception 7.1 Critical response
7.2 Box office
7.3 Home video
7.4 Accolades
8 Sequels
9 See also
10 References
11 External links

Plot[edit]
After winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark return home to District 12. President Snow visits Katniss and explains that her actions in the Games have inspired rebellions across the districts. He orders her to use the upcoming victory tour to convince everyone her actions were out of genuine love for Peeta, not defiance against the Capitol.
As the tour begins, Haymitch Abernathy, mentor to Katniss and Peeta, warns them that the "show" of their relationship must continue for the rest of their lives. Katniss suggests a public engagement between herself and Peeta, which is carried out and congratulated by Snow at his mansion in the Capitol.
Returning home, Katniss warns her friend Gale Hawthorne of Snow's threat to kill both their families. Peacekeepers crack down on District 12 and Gale is publicly whipped after attacking new Head Peacekeeper Romulus Thread. Snow announces a special Hunger Games, the Third Quarter Quell, where all tributes will be selected from previous victors. Katniss immediately devotes herself to ensuring Peeta survives, recruiting Haymitch's help to do so. At the reaping, Effie Trinket draws Katniss and Haymitch's names, but Peeta immediately volunteers to take Haymitch's place.
As they prepare, Haymitch reveals that all the tributes are angry at being returned to the Games and advises a reluctant Katniss to make allies. In the pre-Games interviews, Katniss wears her wedding dress, as ordered by President Snow, but her stylist Cinna rigs it to transform into a representation of a mockingjay (as punishment, Cinna is later severely beaten by Peacekeepers before a helpless Katniss is sent into the arena). Peeta announces that they are expecting a baby which causes outrage and the audience of Capitol citizens to begin shouting for the Games to be stopped.
In the Games, Katniss allies with Finnick Odair and the elderly Mags, from District 4. The arena's outer forcefield shocks Peeta, stopping his heartbeat until Finnick revives him. The group flees a poisonous fog, and Mags sacrifices herself so as to avoid slowing them down. When vicious mandrills attack, Peeta is saved by the unexpected sacrifice of a tribute from District 6. The group escapes to a beach and meets District 3's Wiress and Beetee, and District 7's Johanna Mason. Wiress discovers the arena is designed like a clock with regular hazards each hour, but is killed soon after in a battle.
Beetee suggests using one of the hazards, a tree that is struck by lightning every 12 hours, and a coil of wire to electrocute the other remaining tributes. The group separates to prepare the trap, but once alone Johanna suddenly attacks Katniss, and discreetly cuts the tracker from her arm. Katniss returns to the tree and finds an unconscious Beetee with the wire from the tree attached to a makeshift spear. Unable to find Peeta, Katniss almost attacks Finnick, but Finnick reminds her to consider "who the real enemy is", as Haymitch had advised her prior to the Games. Katniss attaches the remaining wire to an arrow and shoots it into the arena forcefield as the lightning hits, causing a power failure that takes down the dome's forcefield as well as the Capitol's surveillance.
Katniss awakens in an aircraft to find Haymitch, Beetee, Finnick, and Plutarch Heavensbee, the head Gamemaker, who is revealed to be a rebel against Snow. He tells her they are bound for District 13, headquarters of the new rebellion, and that half the tributes were aware of the plan to escape with Katniss, as a symbol for the growing rebellion. They were unable to rescue Peeta and Johanna, who were taken by the Capitol. A distraught Katniss is sedated after attacking Haymitch. She later awakens to find Gale by her side, who reassures that her family is safe but also tells her that District 12 no longer exists.
Cast[edit]
For character descriptions from the novels, see List of The Hunger Games characters.
See also: List of The Hunger Games cast members
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen
Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark
Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne
Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy
Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket
Lenny Kravitz as Cinna
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee Latier
Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman
Donald Sutherland as President Snow
Toby Jones as Claudius Templesmith
Willow Shields as Primrose Everdeen
Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair
Lynn Cohen as Mags
Jena Malone as Johanna Mason
Amanda Plummer as Wiress
Production[edit]
Pre-production[edit]
Lionsgate announced that a film adaptation of Catching Fire would be released as The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on November 22, 2013,[6] as a sequel to the film adaptation of The Hunger Games, with principal photography to take place in September 2012. Simon Beaufoy was hired to write the script for the film and wrote two drafts[7] before leaving after Gary Ross, director of The Hunger Games decided not to direct the sequel. The shooting timeframe was co-ordinated between Lionsgate and 20th Century Fox, in order to allow time for Jennifer Lawrence to shoot X-Men: Days of Future Past, the sequel to Fox's X-Men: First Class, in January 2013.[8]
On April 10, 2012, it was announced that Gary Ross, director of The Hunger Games, would not return due to a 'tight' and 'fitted' schedule.[9] Bennett Miller, Joe Cornish, Francis Lawrence and Juan Antonio Bayona were all being considered to direct the new film.[10] On April 19, 2012, it was announced that Francis Lawrence was offered the director position for the film. According to sources, the adaptation needed to be done filming by December 2012 to fit Jennifer Lawrence's schedule.[11] However, after X-Men: Days of Future Past lost its original director[12] and shooting for the film was delayed till April 2013,[13] Jennifer Lawrence was no longer needed to be filming in January 2013 and the shooting timeframe for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was extended to March (including several breaks due to the holidays and awards season).[14] Lionsgate officially announced Francis Lawrence as the director for Catching Fire on May 3, 2012.[15] Two days later, it was reported that Michael Arndt (Toy Story 3, Little Miss Sunshine) was in talks to re-write the script for Catching Fire.[16] On May 24, 2012, the film was renamed The Hunger Games: Catching Fire[17] and Arndt was confirmed as the new writer of the script.[18] The film featured sequences filmed in the IMAX format.[19]
Casting[edit]
In July 2012, it was announced that Jena Malone would portray Johanna Mason,[20] that Amanda Plummer would portray Wiress, and that Philip Seymour Hoffman would portray Plutarch Heavensbee.[21] Following this, in August 2012, it was announced that Lynn Cohen had been cast as Mags.[22] Alan Ritchson was cast as Gloss on August 9,[23] Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair on August 22,[24] and Jeffrey Wright as Beetee on September 7.[25]
Filming[edit]
Lawrence, Hutcherson and Hemsworth all dyed their hair for the movie once again. Lawrence went back into archery training in order to get in shape for the role while the supporting cast undertook training in preparation for the arena scenes.[26]
Production officially began on September 10, 2012, with shooting concluding for some of the cast on December 21, 2012.[27] After the Christmas break, filming resumed for two weeks in mid January for some of the main cast[28] and was placed on hold for awards season. Principal photography resumed and concluded in March 2013.[29] Shooting first took place in and around metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia and then moved to Hawaii, to shoot the arena scenes.[30] The cast and crew were on a busy schedule, working 14-hour days and six days a week. In an interview with MTV, Josh Hutcherson confirmed scenes in the film would use IMAX cameras by stating, "They're shooting, I think, all the stuff in the arena is going to be IMAX".[31] Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth were in Ringwood, New Jersey shooting District 12 scenes involving snow for the beginning of the film on January 31 and February 1.[32] Jennifer Lawrence confirmed that she would fly out to Hawaii on February 25, the day after the 85th Academy Awards to shoot for the final 9 days along with Claflin and Hutcherson.
In late March, filming occurred in the Universal Studios back lot and was kept extremely secretive. Witnesses reported of towers and fences on set. None of the main cast were believed to have been on set.[33] Reshoots were scheduled for April 13 in Atlanta. With the base camp set up at Executive Park off North Druid Hills Road, filming also occurred at the Goat Farm Arts Center.[34][35]
Francis Lawrence has estimated an hour of the film would be devoted to Arena scenes, and said that cameras would be mounted to avoid the shaky-cam look from the first film.[36] In an IMAX featurette, Francis Lawrence also confirmed that scenes taking place in the Arena were shot on IMAX cameras to distinguish them from scenes external to the Arena.[37] Approximately 50 minutes of the film's footage was shot in the IMAX format, through the use of three IMAX 15 perf/65mm film cameras.[38][39]
Costumes[edit]
Sarah Burton, creative director at Alexander McQueen, gave pieces of McQueen's collection to costume designer Trish Summerville.[40] Summerville collaborated with Indonesian designer Tex Saverio when designing Katniss' wedding dress for the Quarter Quell interviews.[41]
Music[edit]
Soundtrack[edit]



Main article: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
British singer Ed Sheeran recorded three songs for the soundtrack, but Lionsgate declined the offer.[42] On May 14, 2013, Alexandra Patsavas was listed in the credits as music supervisor, replacing T Bone Burnett from the first film. Coldplay were announced as the first official artist to be featured on the Catching Fire soundtrack album, with the song "Atlas", released worldwide on September 6, 2013.[43] Christina Aguilera announced that her song, "We Remain", would be part of the official soundtrack of the film.[44] Other artists featured on the soundtrack include Of Monsters and Men with "Silhouettes", Sia featuring The Weeknd & Diplo with "Elastic Heart", The National with "Lean", The Weeknd with "Devil May Cry", Imagine Dragons with "Who We Are", Lorde with "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", The Lumineers with "Gale Song", Ellie Goulding with "Mirror", Patti Smith with "Capitol Letter", Santigold with "Shooting Arrows at the Sky", Mikky Ekko with "Place for Us", Phantogram with "Lights", and Antony and the Johnsons with "Angel on Fire".[45]
Score[edit]

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Original Motion Picture Score

Film score by James Newton Howard

Released
November 25, 2013
Genre
Soundtrack
Label
Universal Republic
 In October 2012, composer James Newton Howard confirmed that he would return to score the film.[46] The score album was released on November 25, 2013.

No.
Title
Length

1. "Katniss"   1:42
2. "I Had To Do That"   2:22
3. "We Have Visitors"   3:01
4. "Just Friends"   1:29
5. "Mockingjay Graffiti"   1:44
6. "The Tour"   5:56
7. "Daffodil Waltz"   0:26
8. "Waltz In A (Op. 39, No. 15)"   0:43
9. "Fireworks"   3:05
10. "Horn Of Plenty"   0:36
11. "Peacekeepers"   5:55
12. "Prim"   2:08
13. "A Quarter Quell"   2:05
14. "Katniss Is Chosen"   3:18
15. "Introducing The Tributes"   1:29
16. "There's Always A Flaw"   1:48
17. "Bow And Arrow"   1:07
18. "We're A Team"   1:52
19. "Let's Start"   2:02
20. "The Games Begin"   4:43
21. "Peeta's Heart Stops"   2:10
22. "Treetops"   1:22
23. "The Fog"   4:58
24. "Monkey Mutts"   4:44
25. "Jabberjays"   1:33
26. "I Need You"   3:57
27. "Broken Wire"   3:53
28. "Arena Crumbles"   1:43
29. "Good Morning Sweetheart"   3:07
Marketing[edit]
On November 16, 2012, the first teaser trailer was released with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 and revealed the official logo and tagline for the film.[47] Lionsgate announced a sweepstakes competition where 12 fans would have their name listed in the film's credits. On January 11, 2013, Entertainment Weekly released a 2013 Preview edition of their magazine, with the first look of Lawrence as Katniss and Claflin as Finnick on the cover as well as several stills showcasing scenes from the film.[48] On February 22, both Hitfix and the official Facebook page debuted two viral posters of the Victory Tour featuring Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss) and Josh Hutcherson (Peeta).[49]
On January 28, 2013, CapitolCouture.PN, a promotional site for the film's fashion and culture, opened and could only be unlocked with a passcode. Once in, a picture of a blue chair appeared and told readers to check back on March 4. On March 4, 2013, the site began to release portraits of the various characters.[50][51][52][53][54][55]
Alongside the announcement of the teaser trailer premiering at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, Lionsgate revealed a new website called TheHungerGamesExplorer. On April 10, the website was updated and fans had to tweet using the hashtag #HungerGamesExplorer to unlock new stills from the movie. A still could be unlocked every day leading up to April 14, 2013, the teaser trailer's release date.
The teaser trailer thus debuted at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on April 14, presented by Liam Hemsworth, and the trailer was be posted on TheHungerGamesExplorer after the ceremony.[56] "Beyond Fire" by TTL was played as the trailer music.[57]
An exclusive new trailer debuted at the San Diego Comic-Con International on July 20, 2013.[58] An international trailer was released a few days later. Walmart released the first TV spot on their Facebook page on October 14, featuring Coldplay's song, "Atlas".[59]
On October 27, 2013, during the fifth inning of game 4 of the 2013 World Series, the final trailer was released.[60] Three days later, on October 30, 2013, a new IMAX poster for the film debuted.[61]
Release[edit]
The film premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square theater in London on November 11, 2013.[62] The film was later released on November 22, 2013 in the United States in conventional and IMAX theaters. The film was also shown in the 4DX format in selected international territories. It features motion-enhanced seating, wind, water sprays, strobe lightning, and scent-based special effects.[63][64][65][66] The film was released in 4,165 theaters in the US alone.[2]
The Blu-ray/DVD release date for the film in the US was March 7, 2014.[67]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire received generally positive reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 89% based on reviews from 243 professional critics, with a rating average of 7.5/10. The site's consensus reads: "Smart, smoothly directed, and enriched with a deeper exploration of the franchise's thought-provoking themes, Catching Fire proves a thoroughly compelling second installment in the Hunger Games series."[68] It was the highest rated science fiction/fantasy movie of the year on the website.[69] At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the film received an average score of 75 (citing "generally favorable reviews") based on 47 reviews.[70] According to polls conducted during the opening weekend by CinemaScore, the average grade audiences gave the film was an A on an A+ to F scale.[71]
The Hollywood Reporter said that the film has received "generally positive reviews"[72] and CNN reported that reviews were "overwhelmingly positive" but noted that "an overarching complaint" was that it "runs needlessly long ... and the screenplay and direction do occasionally fall short."[73] Entertainment Weekly said the consensus was that the sequel is "a more-confident, more-polished movie that delves deeper into Panem's political conflict". It also reported, "Critics are impressed that [Lawrence] commits to Katniss just as much as she would a complex David O. Russell character."[74]
Writing for The Village Voice, Stephanie Zacharek praised Jennifer Lawrence's performance, writing that the actress is "both on fire and in the process of becoming, and it’s magnificent to watch."[75] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave the film 3.5 stars out of four and said, "Pop-culture escapism can be thrilling when dished out by experts. Katniss is a character worth a handful of sequels. And Lawrence lights up the screen. You'll follow her anywhere." He also commended supporting actors Sam Claflin and Jena Malone.[76] Reviewing on Roger Ebert's website, Susan Wloszczyna of USA Today awarded the film three out of four stars, praising the acting of Jeffrey Wright, Amanda Plummer and Jena Malone and referring to the challenges of the arena as "visually intriguing." Wloszczyna writes: "...the one truly fresh invention—and the one that matters most—is Katniss herself. With each on-screen chapter, the poor girl from District 12 continues to fulfill her destiny as an inspiration and a rebel fighter."[77] Ian Nathan of Empire gave the film 4 stars out of 5 and noted that it was even better than the first film. He praised director Lawrence for "taking a more muscular approach" and "sensibly downplaying" the love triangle, noting that "neither [Peeta nor Gale], quite frankly, are fit to lay a pinky on [Katniss'] quiver". One fault he did find was in Philip Seymour Hoffman's "surprisingly ineffective performance".[78]
One negative review came from Sophie Monks Kaufman of Little White Lies, who praised Lawrence's performance but criticised the "dilution of the ingredients that made The Hunger Games so gripping." She also found fault with the "lumbering" plot, the "hamminess" of President Snow and Plutarch Heavensbee and the "lacklustre and unconvincing script culled from a dramatically difficult book".[79] David Denby of The New Yorker argued that the premise "doesn't make a lot of sense". He praised the "impressive" first act and Jennifer Lawrence, for "project[ing] the kind of strength that Katharine Hepburn had when she was young." However, he found the second act "attenuated and rhythmless" and criticised the "incoherent" finale that "will send the audience scurrying back to the book to find out what’s supposed to be going on".[80]
Box office[edit]
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire earned $424,668,047 in North America and $439,897,616 in other countries for a worldwide total of $864,565,663.[2] Worldwide, it is the 37th highest-grossing film, the highest-grossing film of the The Hunger Games series,[81] the highest-grossing film distributed by Lionsgate and the fifth highest-grossing 2013 film.[82]
Outside North America, it is the highest-grossing film of the The Hunger Games series,[81] the highest-grossing film distributed by Lionsgate and the seventh highest-grossing 2013 film.[83] On its first weekend, it was only released in Brazil (November 15, 2013),[84] where it grossed $2.4 million on its opening day and $5.26 million for the weekend.[85][86] On the following Wednesday and Thursday, it opened in 42 more territories, bringing its total to $32 million in a week.[87] The film opened in 63 other territories and earned $138.4 million during the weekend ($146.6 million including its first week in Brazil).[88] Its three largest openings occurred in the UK, Ireland and Malta ($19.8 million), China ($13.0 million) and Germany ($12.9 million). In total earnings, its largest countries are the UK, Ireland and Malta ($55.5 million), Germany ($43.4 million) and Australia ($34.3 million).[89]
In North America, Catching Fire is the tenth highest-grossing film, the highest-grossing film of the The Hunger Games series,[81] the highest-grossing film distributed by Lionsgate[90] and the highest-grossing 2013 film.[91] It became the first 2-D film since 2008's The Dark Knight, as well as the first film with a female lead since 1973's The Exorcist, to top the yearly box office.[92][93] It is also the top-selling film in Fandango history, surpassing previous record-holder Avatar.[94] The film earned $25.3 million during Thursday late-night showings.[95] It topped the box office on its opening day with $71.0 million (including Thursday late-night showings), which is higher than its predecessor's opening day gross ($67.3 million) and is also the seventh largest single-day and opening-day gross.[96][97] During its opening weekend, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire claimed first place with $158.1 million, opening higher than its predecessor ($152.5 million). This was the sixth highest-grossing opening weekend, the second highest-grossing opening weekend of 2013 and the highest-grossing opening weekend in November.[88] It was in first place for two consecutive weekends.[98] The film also broke the following records: the biggest Friday for a film in its second weekend,[99] the largest 3-day ($74.2 million) and largest 5-day ($109.9 million) Thanksgiving gross.[98] It achieved the fifth highest-grossing opening week (Friday-to-Thursday),[100] the third highest non-opening Wednesday[101] and the fourth-largest second weekend.[98]
Home video[edit]
Actresses Lynn Cohen and Stephanie Leigh Schlund, who played Mags and Cashmere in the film, respectively, promoted the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the film with an appearance at the March 7, 2014 midnight release of the product at the Walmart in Secaucus, New Jersey.[102] As of March 16, 2014, Catching Fire has sold 2,073,719 DVDs along with 2,186,430 Blu-ray discs for $35,565,263 and $43,832,928 respectively totaling $79,398,191 of revenue within two weeks of release.[103]
Accolades[edit]



List of awards and nominations

Year
Award
Category
Recipients
Result

2013
14th Golden Trailer Awards[104] Best Action Poster Nominated
Best Independent Poster Victory Tour Close Up
Hollywood Film Awards[105] Best Song "Atlas" Won
San Diego Film Critics Society Best Supporting Actress Elizabeth Banks Nominated
Best Editing Alan Edward Bell Nominated
2014 Grammy Awards[106] Best Song Written for Visual Media "Atlas" Nominated
Golden Globe Awards[107] Best Original Song Nominated
Critics' Choice Movie Awards[108] Best Action Film Nominated
Best Actress in an Action Movie Jennifer Lawrence Nominated
Best Song "Atlas" Nominated
IGN's Best of 2013 Movie Awards[109] Best Movie Nominated
Best Sci-Fi Movie Nominated
Best Movie Poster IMAX poster Nominated
People's Choice Awards[110] Favorite Year End Movie Won
Kids' Choice Awards[111] Favorite Movie Won
Favorite Movie Actress Jennifer Lawrence Won
Favorite Female Buttkicker Won
Jena Malone Nominated
Empire Awards[112] Best Film Nominated
Best Thriller Won
Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Nominated
Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Sam Claflin Nominated
MTV Movie Awards[113][114] Movie of the Year Won
Best Male Performance Josh Hutcherson Won
Best Female Performance Jennifer Lawrence Won
Best Shirtless Performance Sam Claflin Nominated
Best Fight Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, & Sam Claflin vs. Mutant Monkeys Nominated
Best Villain Donald Sutherland Nominated
Best On-Screen Transformation Elizabeth Banks Nominated
Favorite Character Katniss Everdeen Nominated
15th Golden Trailer Awards[115] Best Action Trailer "World Event" Won
Best Fantasy Adventure Trailer "Official Theatrical Trailer" Nominated
Best Original Score "Final Trailer" Won
Best Action TV spot "Let it Fly" Nominated
Best Fantasy/Adventure TV spot "Atlas" Nominated
Best Romance TV spot "We Remain" Nominated
Best Action Poster Won
Best Drama Poster "Teaser Poster" Nominated
Best Wildposts "Outdoor Teaser" Won
Best Standee for a Feature Film Nominated
Saturn Awards Best Science Fiction Film Nominated
Best Director Francis Lawrence Nominated
Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Jena Malone Nominated
Best Production Design Philip Messina Nominated
Best Editing Alan Edward Bell Nominated
Best Costume Trish Summerville Won
2014 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Won
Choice Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Jennifer Lawrence Won
Choice Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Liam Hemsworth Nominated
Choice Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Josh Hutcherson Won
Choice Villain Donald Sutherland Won
Choice Scene Stealer Sam Claflin Nominated
Choice Liplock Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson Nominated

Sequels[edit]
Main articles: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
In July 2012, Lionsgate announced that two films based on the final book in The Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay, were scheduled to be released. The first film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, will be released on November 21, 2014 while the second film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, on November 20, 2015.[116] Principal photography on the two-part film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta and concluded on June 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.[117][118]
See also[edit]



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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
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This article is about the 2013 film adaptation. For the novel, see Catching Fire. For other uses, see Catching Fire (disambiguation).

The Hunger Games:
 Catching Fire
A girl holding a bow, pulling back an arrow, in a fiery circle against a black background.
Theatrical release poster

Directed by
Francis Lawrence
Produced by
Nina Jacobson
Jon Kilik

Screenplay by
Simon Beaufoy
Michael deBruyn

Based on
Catching Fire
 by Suzanne Collins
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Elizabeth Banks
Lenny Kravitz
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jeffrey Wright
Stanley Tucci
Donald Sutherland

Music by
James Newton Howard
Cinematography
Jo Willems
Edited by
Alan Edward Bell
Production
 company
Color Force

Distributed by
Lionsgate
Release dates
November 11, 2013 (London premiere)
November 22, 2013 (United States)

Running time
146 minutes[1]
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$130–140 million[2][3][4]
Box office
$864.6 million[2]
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a 2013 American science fiction adventure film based on Suzanne Collins' dystopian novel, Catching Fire, the second installment in The Hunger Games trilogy. The film is the sequel to The Hunger Games, and the second installment in The Hunger Games film series, produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik and distributed by Lionsgate. Francis Lawrence directed the film, with a screenplay by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt. Francis Lawrence took over from Gary Ross as director. Adding to the existing cast, the supporting cast was filled out with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Claflin, Lynn Cohen, Jena Malone, Amanda Plummer, Alan Ritchson, and Meta Golding.
The plot of Catching Fire takes place one year after the previous installment; Katniss Everdeen has now returned home safely after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Throughout the story, Katniss senses that a rebellion, against the oppressive Capitol, is simmering through the districts. Filming began on September 10, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving to Hawaii.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was released on November 15, 2013, in Brazil, November 20 in Finland, Sweden and Norway, November 21 in the United Kingdom, and in IMAX on November 22 in the United States. The film set records for the biggest November opening weekend and biggest three- and five-day Thanksgiving box-office totals, surpassing the first film's box office grosses. It ranks as the tenth highest grossing film at the domestic box office[5] and the highest-grossing film at the domestic box office of 2013, becoming the first 2-D film since The Dark Knight in 2008 to top the yearly box office as well as having a lead female top the box office since 1973's The Exorcist. The film has grossed over $864 million worldwide and is currently the highest-grossing entry in The Hunger Games.
Like its predecessor, Catching Fire received positive reviews from critics, with the sentiment being that it's "a more-confident, more-polished movie", and praise also going to Lawrence's performance as Katniss. The film also received numerous nominations, with a nomination for the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Action Film and a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film. For her performance, Lawrence was nominated a second time for the Empire Award for Best Actress as well as the Saturn Award and Broadcast Film Critics Association Award. The song "Atlas" was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
A sequel, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, is scheduled to be released on November 21, 2014 in the United States.



Contents  [hide]
1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Production 3.1 Pre-production
3.2 Casting
3.3 Filming
3.4 Costumes
4 Music 4.1 Soundtrack
4.2 Score
5 Marketing
6 Release
7 Reception 7.1 Critical response
7.2 Box office
7.3 Home video
7.4 Accolades
8 Sequels
9 See also
10 References
11 External links

Plot[edit]
After winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark return home to District 12. President Snow visits Katniss and explains that her actions in the Games have inspired rebellions across the districts. He orders her to use the upcoming victory tour to convince everyone her actions were out of genuine love for Peeta, not defiance against the Capitol.
As the tour begins, Haymitch Abernathy, mentor to Katniss and Peeta, warns them that the "show" of their relationship must continue for the rest of their lives. Katniss suggests a public engagement between herself and Peeta, which is carried out and congratulated by Snow at his mansion in the Capitol.
Returning home, Katniss warns her friend Gale Hawthorne of Snow's threat to kill both their families. Peacekeepers crack down on District 12 and Gale is publicly whipped after attacking new Head Peacekeeper Romulus Thread. Snow announces a special Hunger Games, the Third Quarter Quell, where all tributes will be selected from previous victors. Katniss immediately devotes herself to ensuring Peeta survives, recruiting Haymitch's help to do so. At the reaping, Effie Trinket draws Katniss and Haymitch's names, but Peeta immediately volunteers to take Haymitch's place.
As they prepare, Haymitch reveals that all the tributes are angry at being returned to the Games and advises a reluctant Katniss to make allies. In the pre-Games interviews, Katniss wears her wedding dress, as ordered by President Snow, but her stylist Cinna rigs it to transform into a representation of a mockingjay (as punishment, Cinna is later severely beaten by Peacekeepers before a helpless Katniss is sent into the arena). Peeta announces that they are expecting a baby which causes outrage and the audience of Capitol citizens to begin shouting for the Games to be stopped.
In the Games, Katniss allies with Finnick Odair and the elderly Mags, from District 4. The arena's outer forcefield shocks Peeta, stopping his heartbeat until Finnick revives him. The group flees a poisonous fog, and Mags sacrifices herself so as to avoid slowing them down. When vicious mandrills attack, Peeta is saved by the unexpected sacrifice of a tribute from District 6. The group escapes to a beach and meets District 3's Wiress and Beetee, and District 7's Johanna Mason. Wiress discovers the arena is designed like a clock with regular hazards each hour, but is killed soon after in a battle.
Beetee suggests using one of the hazards, a tree that is struck by lightning every 12 hours, and a coil of wire to electrocute the other remaining tributes. The group separates to prepare the trap, but once alone Johanna suddenly attacks Katniss, and discreetly cuts the tracker from her arm. Katniss returns to the tree and finds an unconscious Beetee with the wire from the tree attached to a makeshift spear. Unable to find Peeta, Katniss almost attacks Finnick, but Finnick reminds her to consider "who the real enemy is", as Haymitch had advised her prior to the Games. Katniss attaches the remaining wire to an arrow and shoots it into the arena forcefield as the lightning hits, causing a power failure that takes down the dome's forcefield as well as the Capitol's surveillance.
Katniss awakens in an aircraft to find Haymitch, Beetee, Finnick, and Plutarch Heavensbee, the head Gamemaker, who is revealed to be a rebel against Snow. He tells her they are bound for District 13, headquarters of the new rebellion, and that half the tributes were aware of the plan to escape with Katniss, as a symbol for the growing rebellion. They were unable to rescue Peeta and Johanna, who were taken by the Capitol. A distraught Katniss is sedated after attacking Haymitch. She later awakens to find Gale by her side, who reassures that her family is safe but also tells her that District 12 no longer exists.
Cast[edit]
For character descriptions from the novels, see List of The Hunger Games characters.
See also: List of The Hunger Games cast members
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen
Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark
Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne
Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy
Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket
Lenny Kravitz as Cinna
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee Latier
Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman
Donald Sutherland as President Snow
Toby Jones as Claudius Templesmith
Willow Shields as Primrose Everdeen
Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair
Lynn Cohen as Mags
Jena Malone as Johanna Mason
Amanda Plummer as Wiress
Production[edit]
Pre-production[edit]
Lionsgate announced that a film adaptation of Catching Fire would be released as The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on November 22, 2013,[6] as a sequel to the film adaptation of The Hunger Games, with principal photography to take place in September 2012. Simon Beaufoy was hired to write the script for the film and wrote two drafts[7] before leaving after Gary Ross, director of The Hunger Games decided not to direct the sequel. The shooting timeframe was co-ordinated between Lionsgate and 20th Century Fox, in order to allow time for Jennifer Lawrence to shoot X-Men: Days of Future Past, the sequel to Fox's X-Men: First Class, in January 2013.[8]
On April 10, 2012, it was announced that Gary Ross, director of The Hunger Games, would not return due to a 'tight' and 'fitted' schedule.[9] Bennett Miller, Joe Cornish, Francis Lawrence and Juan Antonio Bayona were all being considered to direct the new film.[10] On April 19, 2012, it was announced that Francis Lawrence was offered the director position for the film. According to sources, the adaptation needed to be done filming by December 2012 to fit Jennifer Lawrence's schedule.[11] However, after X-Men: Days of Future Past lost its original director[12] and shooting for the film was delayed till April 2013,[13] Jennifer Lawrence was no longer needed to be filming in January 2013 and the shooting timeframe for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was extended to March (including several breaks due to the holidays and awards season).[14] Lionsgate officially announced Francis Lawrence as the director for Catching Fire on May 3, 2012.[15] Two days later, it was reported that Michael Arndt (Toy Story 3, Little Miss Sunshine) was in talks to re-write the script for Catching Fire.[16] On May 24, 2012, the film was renamed The Hunger Games: Catching Fire[17] and Arndt was confirmed as the new writer of the script.[18] The film featured sequences filmed in the IMAX format.[19]
Casting[edit]
In July 2012, it was announced that Jena Malone would portray Johanna Mason,[20] that Amanda Plummer would portray Wiress, and that Philip Seymour Hoffman would portray Plutarch Heavensbee.[21] Following this, in August 2012, it was announced that Lynn Cohen had been cast as Mags.[22] Alan Ritchson was cast as Gloss on August 9,[23] Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair on August 22,[24] and Jeffrey Wright as Beetee on September 7.[25]
Filming[edit]
Lawrence, Hutcherson and Hemsworth all dyed their hair for the movie once again. Lawrence went back into archery training in order to get in shape for the role while the supporting cast undertook training in preparation for the arena scenes.[26]
Production officially began on September 10, 2012, with shooting concluding for some of the cast on December 21, 2012.[27] After the Christmas break, filming resumed for two weeks in mid January for some of the main cast[28] and was placed on hold for awards season. Principal photography resumed and concluded in March 2013.[29] Shooting first took place in and around metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia and then moved to Hawaii, to shoot the arena scenes.[30] The cast and crew were on a busy schedule, working 14-hour days and six days a week. In an interview with MTV, Josh Hutcherson confirmed scenes in the film would use IMAX cameras by stating, "They're shooting, I think, all the stuff in the arena is going to be IMAX".[31] Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth were in Ringwood, New Jersey shooting District 12 scenes involving snow for the beginning of the film on January 31 and February 1.[32] Jennifer Lawrence confirmed that she would fly out to Hawaii on February 25, the day after the 85th Academy Awards to shoot for the final 9 days along with Claflin and Hutcherson.
In late March, filming occurred in the Universal Studios back lot and was kept extremely secretive. Witnesses reported of towers and fences on set. None of the main cast were believed to have been on set.[33] Reshoots were scheduled for April 13 in Atlanta. With the base camp set up at Executive Park off North Druid Hills Road, filming also occurred at the Goat Farm Arts Center.[34][35]
Francis Lawrence has estimated an hour of the film would be devoted to Arena scenes, and said that cameras would be mounted to avoid the shaky-cam look from the first film.[36] In an IMAX featurette, Francis Lawrence also confirmed that scenes taking place in the Arena were shot on IMAX cameras to distinguish them from scenes external to the Arena.[37] Approximately 50 minutes of the film's footage was shot in the IMAX format, through the use of three IMAX 15 perf/65mm film cameras.[38][39]
Costumes[edit]
Sarah Burton, creative director at Alexander McQueen, gave pieces of McQueen's collection to costume designer Trish Summerville.[40] Summerville collaborated with Indonesian designer Tex Saverio when designing Katniss' wedding dress for the Quarter Quell interviews.[41]
Music[edit]
Soundtrack[edit]



Main article: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
British singer Ed Sheeran recorded three songs for the soundtrack, but Lionsgate declined the offer.[42] On May 14, 2013, Alexandra Patsavas was listed in the credits as music supervisor, replacing T Bone Burnett from the first film. Coldplay were announced as the first official artist to be featured on the Catching Fire soundtrack album, with the song "Atlas", released worldwide on September 6, 2013.[43] Christina Aguilera announced that her song, "We Remain", would be part of the official soundtrack of the film.[44] Other artists featured on the soundtrack include Of Monsters and Men with "Silhouettes", Sia featuring The Weeknd & Diplo with "Elastic Heart", The National with "Lean", The Weeknd with "Devil May Cry", Imagine Dragons with "Who We Are", Lorde with "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", The Lumineers with "Gale Song", Ellie Goulding with "Mirror", Patti Smith with "Capitol Letter", Santigold with "Shooting Arrows at the Sky", Mikky Ekko with "Place for Us", Phantogram with "Lights", and Antony and the Johnsons with "Angel on Fire".[45]
Score[edit]

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Original Motion Picture Score

Film score by James Newton Howard

Released
November 25, 2013
Genre
Soundtrack
Label
Universal Republic
 In October 2012, composer James Newton Howard confirmed that he would return to score the film.[46] The score album was released on November 25, 2013.

No.
Title
Length

1. "Katniss"   1:42
2. "I Had To Do That"   2:22
3. "We Have Visitors"   3:01
4. "Just Friends"   1:29
5. "Mockingjay Graffiti"   1:44
6. "The Tour"   5:56
7. "Daffodil Waltz"   0:26
8. "Waltz In A (Op. 39, No. 15)"   0:43
9. "Fireworks"   3:05
10. "Horn Of Plenty"   0:36
11. "Peacekeepers"   5:55
12. "Prim"   2:08
13. "A Quarter Quell"   2:05
14. "Katniss Is Chosen"   3:18
15. "Introducing The Tributes"   1:29
16. "There's Always A Flaw"   1:48
17. "Bow And Arrow"   1:07
18. "We're A Team"   1:52
19. "Let's Start"   2:02
20. "The Games Begin"   4:43
21. "Peeta's Heart Stops"   2:10
22. "Treetops"   1:22
23. "The Fog"   4:58
24. "Monkey Mutts"   4:44
25. "Jabberjays"   1:33
26. "I Need You"   3:57
27. "Broken Wire"   3:53
28. "Arena Crumbles"   1:43
29. "Good Morning Sweetheart"   3:07
Marketing[edit]
On November 16, 2012, the first teaser trailer was released with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 and revealed the official logo and tagline for the film.[47] Lionsgate announced a sweepstakes competition where 12 fans would have their name listed in the film's credits. On January 11, 2013, Entertainment Weekly released a 2013 Preview edition of their magazine, with the first look of Lawrence as Katniss and Claflin as Finnick on the cover as well as several stills showcasing scenes from the film.[48] On February 22, both Hitfix and the official Facebook page debuted two viral posters of the Victory Tour featuring Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss) and Josh Hutcherson (Peeta).[49]
On January 28, 2013, CapitolCouture.PN, a promotional site for the film's fashion and culture, opened and could only be unlocked with a passcode. Once in, a picture of a blue chair appeared and told readers to check back on March 4. On March 4, 2013, the site began to release portraits of the various characters.[50][51][52][53][54][55]
Alongside the announcement of the teaser trailer premiering at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, Lionsgate revealed a new website called TheHungerGamesExplorer. On April 10, the website was updated and fans had to tweet using the hashtag #HungerGamesExplorer to unlock new stills from the movie. A still could be unlocked every day leading up to April 14, 2013, the teaser trailer's release date.
The teaser trailer thus debuted at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on April 14, presented by Liam Hemsworth, and the trailer was be posted on TheHungerGamesExplorer after the ceremony.[56] "Beyond Fire" by TTL was played as the trailer music.[57]
An exclusive new trailer debuted at the San Diego Comic-Con International on July 20, 2013.[58] An international trailer was released a few days later. Walmart released the first TV spot on their Facebook page on October 14, featuring Coldplay's song, "Atlas".[59]
On October 27, 2013, during the fifth inning of game 4 of the 2013 World Series, the final trailer was released.[60] Three days later, on October 30, 2013, a new IMAX poster for the film debuted.[61]
Release[edit]
The film premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square theater in London on November 11, 2013.[62] The film was later released on November 22, 2013 in the United States in conventional and IMAX theaters. The film was also shown in the 4DX format in selected international territories. It features motion-enhanced seating, wind, water sprays, strobe lightning, and scent-based special effects.[63][64][65][66] The film was released in 4,165 theaters in the US alone.[2]
The Blu-ray/DVD release date for the film in the US was March 7, 2014.[67]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire received generally positive reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 89% based on reviews from 243 professional critics, with a rating average of 7.5/10. The site's consensus reads: "Smart, smoothly directed, and enriched with a deeper exploration of the franchise's thought-provoking themes, Catching Fire proves a thoroughly compelling second installment in the Hunger Games series."[68] It was the highest rated science fiction/fantasy movie of the year on the website.[69] At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the film received an average score of 75 (citing "generally favorable reviews") based on 47 reviews.[70] According to polls conducted during the opening weekend by CinemaScore, the average grade audiences gave the film was an A on an A+ to F scale.[71]
The Hollywood Reporter said that the film has received "generally positive reviews"[72] and CNN reported that reviews were "overwhelmingly positive" but noted that "an overarching complaint" was that it "runs needlessly long ... and the screenplay and direction do occasionally fall short."[73] Entertainment Weekly said the consensus was that the sequel is "a more-confident, more-polished movie that delves deeper into Panem's political conflict". It also reported, "Critics are impressed that [Lawrence] commits to Katniss just as much as she would a complex David O. Russell character."[74]
Writing for The Village Voice, Stephanie Zacharek praised Jennifer Lawrence's performance, writing that the actress is "both on fire and in the process of becoming, and it’s magnificent to watch."[75] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave the film 3.5 stars out of four and said, "Pop-culture escapism can be thrilling when dished out by experts. Katniss is a character worth a handful of sequels. And Lawrence lights up the screen. You'll follow her anywhere." He also commended supporting actors Sam Claflin and Jena Malone.[76] Reviewing on Roger Ebert's website, Susan Wloszczyna of USA Today awarded the film three out of four stars, praising the acting of Jeffrey Wright, Amanda Plummer and Jena Malone and referring to the challenges of the arena as "visually intriguing." Wloszczyna writes: "...the one truly fresh invention—and the one that matters most—is Katniss herself. With each on-screen chapter, the poor girl from District 12 continues to fulfill her destiny as an inspiration and a rebel fighter."[77] Ian Nathan of Empire gave the film 4 stars out of 5 and noted that it was even better than the first film. He praised director Lawrence for "taking a more muscular approach" and "sensibly downplaying" the love triangle, noting that "neither [Peeta nor Gale], quite frankly, are fit to lay a pinky on [Katniss'] quiver". One fault he did find was in Philip Seymour Hoffman's "surprisingly ineffective performance".[78]
One negative review came from Sophie Monks Kaufman of Little White Lies, who praised Lawrence's performance but criticised the "dilution of the ingredients that made The Hunger Games so gripping." She also found fault with the "lumbering" plot, the "hamminess" of President Snow and Plutarch Heavensbee and the "lacklustre and unconvincing script culled from a dramatically difficult book".[79] David Denby of The New Yorker argued that the premise "doesn't make a lot of sense". He praised the "impressive" first act and Jennifer Lawrence, for "project[ing] the kind of strength that Katharine Hepburn had when she was young." However, he found the second act "attenuated and rhythmless" and criticised the "incoherent" finale that "will send the audience scurrying back to the book to find out what’s supposed to be going on".[80]
Box office[edit]
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire earned $424,668,047 in North America and $439,897,616 in other countries for a worldwide total of $864,565,663.[2] Worldwide, it is the 37th highest-grossing film, the highest-grossing film of the The Hunger Games series,[81] the highest-grossing film distributed by Lionsgate and the fifth highest-grossing 2013 film.[82]
Outside North America, it is the highest-grossing film of the The Hunger Games series,[81] the highest-grossing film distributed by Lionsgate and the seventh highest-grossing 2013 film.[83] On its first weekend, it was only released in Brazil (November 15, 2013),[84] where it grossed $2.4 million on its opening day and $5.26 million for the weekend.[85][86] On the following Wednesday and Thursday, it opened in 42 more territories, bringing its total to $32 million in a week.[87] The film opened in 63 other territories and earned $138.4 million during the weekend ($146.6 million including its first week in Brazil).[88] Its three largest openings occurred in the UK, Ireland and Malta ($19.8 million), China ($13.0 million) and Germany ($12.9 million). In total earnings, its largest countries are the UK, Ireland and Malta ($55.5 million), Germany ($43.4 million) and Australia ($34.3 million).[89]
In North America, Catching Fire is the tenth highest-grossing film, the highest-grossing film of the The Hunger Games series,[81] the highest-grossing film distributed by Lionsgate[90] and the highest-grossing 2013 film.[91] It became the first 2-D film since 2008's The Dark Knight, as well as the first film with a female lead since 1973's The Exorcist, to top the yearly box office.[92][93] It is also the top-selling film in Fandango history, surpassing previous record-holder Avatar.[94] The film earned $25.3 million during Thursday late-night showings.[95] It topped the box office on its opening day with $71.0 million (including Thursday late-night showings), which is higher than its predecessor's opening day gross ($67.3 million) and is also the seventh largest single-day and opening-day gross.[96][97] During its opening weekend, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire claimed first place with $158.1 million, opening higher than its predecessor ($152.5 million). This was the sixth highest-grossing opening weekend, the second highest-grossing opening weekend of 2013 and the highest-grossing opening weekend in November.[88] It was in first place for two consecutive weekends.[98] The film also broke the following records: the biggest Friday for a film in its second weekend,[99] the largest 3-day ($74.2 million) and largest 5-day ($109.9 million) Thanksgiving gross.[98] It achieved the fifth highest-grossing opening week (Friday-to-Thursday),[100] the third highest non-opening Wednesday[101] and the fourth-largest second weekend.[98]
Home video[edit]
Actresses Lynn Cohen and Stephanie Leigh Schlund, who played Mags and Cashmere in the film, respectively, promoted the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the film with an appearance at the March 7, 2014 midnight release of the product at the Walmart in Secaucus, New Jersey.[102] As of March 16, 2014, Catching Fire has sold 2,073,719 DVDs along with 2,186,430 Blu-ray discs for $35,565,263 and $43,832,928 respectively totaling $79,398,191 of revenue within two weeks of release.[103]
Accolades[edit]



List of awards and nominations

Year
Award
Category
Recipients
Result

2013
14th Golden Trailer Awards[104] Best Action Poster Nominated
Best Independent Poster Victory Tour Close Up
Hollywood Film Awards[105] Best Song "Atlas" Won
San Diego Film Critics Society Best Supporting Actress Elizabeth Banks Nominated
Best Editing Alan Edward Bell Nominated
2014 Grammy Awards[106] Best Song Written for Visual Media "Atlas" Nominated
Golden Globe Awards[107] Best Original Song Nominated
Critics' Choice Movie Awards[108] Best Action Film Nominated
Best Actress in an Action Movie Jennifer Lawrence Nominated
Best Song "Atlas" Nominated
IGN's Best of 2013 Movie Awards[109] Best Movie Nominated
Best Sci-Fi Movie Nominated
Best Movie Poster IMAX poster Nominated
People's Choice Awards[110] Favorite Year End Movie Won
Kids' Choice Awards[111] Favorite Movie Won
Favorite Movie Actress Jennifer Lawrence Won
Favorite Female Buttkicker Won
Jena Malone Nominated
Empire Awards[112] Best Film Nominated
Best Thriller Won
Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Nominated
Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Sam Claflin Nominated
MTV Movie Awards[113][114] Movie of the Year Won
Best Male Performance Josh Hutcherson Won
Best Female Performance Jennifer Lawrence Won
Best Shirtless Performance Sam Claflin Nominated
Best Fight Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, & Sam Claflin vs. Mutant Monkeys Nominated
Best Villain Donald Sutherland Nominated
Best On-Screen Transformation Elizabeth Banks Nominated
Favorite Character Katniss Everdeen Nominated
15th Golden Trailer Awards[115] Best Action Trailer "World Event" Won
Best Fantasy Adventure Trailer "Official Theatrical Trailer" Nominated
Best Original Score "Final Trailer" Won
Best Action TV spot "Let it Fly" Nominated
Best Fantasy/Adventure TV spot "Atlas" Nominated
Best Romance TV spot "We Remain" Nominated
Best Action Poster Won
Best Drama Poster "Teaser Poster" Nominated
Best Wildposts "Outdoor Teaser" Won
Best Standee for a Feature Film Nominated
Saturn Awards Best Science Fiction Film Nominated
Best Director Francis Lawrence Nominated
Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Jena Malone Nominated
Best Production Design Philip Messina Nominated
Best Editing Alan Edward Bell Nominated
Best Costume Trish Summerville Won
2014 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Won
Choice Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Jennifer Lawrence Won
Choice Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Liam Hemsworth Nominated
Choice Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Josh Hutcherson Won
Choice Villain Donald Sutherland Won
Choice Scene Stealer Sam Claflin Nominated
Choice Liplock Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson Nominated

Sequels[edit]
Main articles: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
In July 2012, Lionsgate announced that two films based on the final book in The Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay, were scheduled to be released. The first film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, will be released on November 21, 2014 while the second film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, on November 20, 2015.[116] Principal photography on the two-part film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta and concluded on June 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.[117][118]
See also[edit]



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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
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"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay" redirects here. For the book the film is based on, see Mockingjay. For the second part of the film, see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.

The Hunger Games:
 Mockingjay – Part 1
MockingjayPart1Poster3.jpg
U.S. release poster

Directed by
Francis Lawrence
Produced by
Nina Jacobson
 Jon Kilik
Screenplay by
Danny Strong
Peter Craig[1]
Based on
Mockingjay
 by Suzanne Collins
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Elizabeth Banks
Julianne Moore
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jeffrey Wright
Stanley Tucci
Donald Sutherland
Music by
James Newton Howard
Cinematography
Jo Willems
Edited by
Alan Edward Bell
 Mark Yoshikawa
Production
 company
Color Force
Lionsgate

Distributed by
Lionsgate
Release dates
November 20, 2014 (United Kingdom)
November 21, 2014 (United States)
[2]
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$250 million (shared with Part 2)[3]
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is an upcoming 2014 American science fiction adventure film directed by Francis Lawrence with a screenplay by Peter Craig and Danny Strong. It is the first of two cinematic parts based on the novel Mockingjay, the final book in The Hunger Games trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins, and the third installment in The Hunger Games film series, produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik and distributed by Lionsgate. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland. It is the sequel to The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and will be followed by the concluding entry, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
The story continues to follow Katniss Everdeen who, after escaping the Third Quarter Quell, becomes a reluctant hero and symbol of hope for the nation of Panem. Principal photography for both parts of the film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta, before moving to Paris for two weeks of filming and officially concluding on June 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.[4]
Part 1 is scheduled to be released on November 20, 2014 in the United Kingdom and November 21, 2014 in the United States, and landed atop Fandango's list of most-anticipated films for 2014.[5]



Contents  [hide]
1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Production 3.1 Pre-production
3.2 Casting
3.3 Filming
4 Music
5 Marketing 5.1 Viral marketing
6 Sequel
7 References
8 External links

Plot[edit]
Katniss Everdeen finds herself in District 13 after she literally shatters the Games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
Cast[edit]
For character descriptions from the novels, see List of The Hunger Games characters.
See also: List of The Hunger Games cast members
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen:
A seventeen year old from District 12 and victor of the 74th Hunger Games, she becomes a reluctant hero and symbol of hope for the nation after escaping the third Quarter Quell in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. On her character, Lawrence said, "She's in a different world. She wakes up in District 13 and she has to adjust to a completely new life."[6][7] Director Francis Lawrence said that her character now compared to the previous film is just "ratcheted up" and that "she's panicked, and she can't sleep. She's barely able to hold it together." On her relationships with the other characters, he said that Katniss "feels betrayed by Haymitch and by Plutarch. She also feels lost without Peeta" and that because of that "she's very, very fragile and very, very angry." Screenwriter Peter Craig said that "everyone is waiting for her, hoping that she is alive. They're banking on her to change the world. It's both high anxiety-provoking and exhilarating to follow her as she tries to understand what is going on - and takes on this new identity outside of the arena."[8] Producer Nina Jacobson says that "emotionally, Katniss is betrayed. She’s a foreigner in a strange land. She knows that people are looking to her to make a change, and this is the time where she realizes she can’t stand by and do nothing. Snow has done too much. There has been too much deception, and the people Katniss loves are in danger. She will do whatever it takes to keep them safe."[9]Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark:
Joint victor of the 74th Hunger Games, he is captured at the end of Catching Fire and he "loses his mind" after being tortured.[10] Hutcherson says that he's "always thought that the arc that Peeta takes is really incredible throughout the whole series" and that Peeta's character arc, "from the beginning he’s such a vulnerable young lad, and into the literally tortured, inflicted kind of PTSD-suffering person that he becomes in Mockingjay is kind of incredible."[11][12] Cast member Jeffrey Wright said he's interested to see Peeta's journey realised "because he essentially plays a guy, a warrior who's trying to deal with PTSD and among other things.Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne:
Katniss's best friend from District 12 and now a soldier in District 13. He is one of the few hundred survivors after the bombings of his district. Hemsworth said on Gale's role in comparison to the previous films, “I mean Gale has the majority of his stuff is (sic) in the third book and it’s when you get to see him standing up to it all. You see bits and pieces of it through the first two [books], of how passionate he is about it, and he gets to sink his teeth in in the third one. Gale is a big part of the uprising"[11]Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy:
A paunchy, middle-aged man and an alcoholic, he is one of the only three victors from District 12. Now under the command of District 13, he is forced to go under detox as they do not permit the consumption of alcohol. He is no longer trusted by Katniss after he breaks his promise of saving Peeta before her.[7]Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket:
Previously the Capitol-born chaperone and publicity representative for District 12 tributes during the Hunger Games, she is now a Capitol-born rebel in District 13. While her character does not make an appearance in the novel until the end, director Lawrence reveals that he has expanded her role in the films, "She’s back! In the book, Fulvia basically replaces her. But how can anybody replace Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket in these movies? When [author] Suzanne Collins saw Catching Fire, she called and one of the first things she said was, 'There’s no way Effie Trinket cannot be in the Mockingjay films.' Effie brings such warmth and fun and levity to these dark stories. She’s the fish out of water in this one and fans will love how she has adapted to the world of District 13." Producer Nina Jacobson adds that Effie's reasoning for helping the rebellion is "for personal reasons, not political reasons" and that "unlike Plutarch, she has to be convinced to help. She does not want to be part of the revolution."[8]Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee:
One of the leaders of the rebellion residing in District 13, he managed to pull the strings for the rebellion behind the scenes in the Capitol during the 75th Hunger Games by pretending to work for President Snow as the Head Gamemaker and helps Katniss and a few other tributes escape the arena. Hoffman said that, "his job becomes very different. The story becomes very different and everyone will see what happens.”[13] Director Francis Lawrence explains that "not everybody who grows up in the Capitol is a bad person. This is the movie where Phil [Seymour Hoffman] shows us who he really is, and he is great in this movie, hitting on Plutarch's sense of humour and political manoeuvring."[8] Hoffman had completely finished his filming for Part 1 before his death in February of 2014.Julianne Moore as President Alma Coin:[14]
The president of District 13 and the leader of the rebellion. Moore was a big fan of the book series and has "read all the books all the way through and I'm like, 'I want to be in this movie.' Clearly [Coin] was the only part I could play." Describing her character in the books, she says "Coin is very sparingly drawn because you don't know who she is because she's only spoken about through Katniss' point of view. And Katniss immediately mistrusts her in the way sometimes a young person will mistrust an older person who is not familiar to them or in position of authority."[15] Director Francis Lawrence said "Coin’s singular vision to unite all of the districts in a massive rebellion is no small undertaking, especially when most of the districts have no idea that District 13 still exists. Her relationship with Katniss is very complicated as well, because Katniss is wary of everyone at this point. Julianne [Moore] has done an amazing job with helping to shape the character of Coin." Screenwriter Peter Craig says Moore's portrayal of Coin is filled with such "intelligence and warmth; anyone would want to be loyal to the character she has created.[8]Donald Sutherland as President Coriolanus Snow:
The tyrannical President of Panem who has an affinity for white roses. Sutherland compares Snow's dangerous battle with Katniss to a love affair, "because love affairs often start with people hating each other — the attraction is so deep and profound," he says. "This is going to go on until it all ends. Snow only gets better." Director Francis Lawrence says that "everything that happens in this story is driven by the antagonist, which is why President Snow is so vital, it gets very personal with these characters."Natalie Dormer as Cressida[16]
Resident director from the Capitol, she flees alongside her camera crew and assistant, Messalla, to District 13 to join the rebellion in hopes of ending President Snow's control of Panem. Dormer shaved half her head for the role, but originally intended to shave her entire head. She said she discussed it [with Francis Lawrence] and I took the job on the premise that I would possibly shave my whole head. I’m actually really pleased that we went halfway because I think it’s more the Capitol… and that’s where Cressida comes from. She comes from the Capitol, so she’s got a stylized thing going on and now she’s turned rebel. I think it’s right for the character."[17] On the similarities between Cressida and the character she plays on Game of Thrones, Margaery Tyrell, she said that Cressida "is employed by the rebellion in this modern capacity that we would recognize as PR and propaganda, winning over hearts and minds in the civil war. And yeah, what Margaery does is modern PR-stunting. So yes, there would be a similarity between the two characters, that they are astute at media manipulation."[18][19]Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair
Trident wielding victor of the 65th Hunger Games, he escapes from the third Quarter Quell alongside Katniss and other tributes and seeks refuge in District 13. He is distressed, unhinged, and is unable to focus on anything other than his girlfriend Annie Cresta, who was captured by the Capitol during the escape. Claflin said that Finnick since the last film has "been left in a very, very sad and upsetting place. He's lost his wife and he doesn't know on where she is. It starts in a very distressing place for him, in the beginning of Mockingjay. He just goes on a hellish journey."[20] Director Lawrence says on his casting that even though he "has the looks, the beauty, the athleticism, the charm," that it wasn't the deciding factor in Claflin's portrayal that sold him. It was "his emotional depth. Because I always knew where Finnick was going to go as a character, and what we were going to learn about him as the stories progressed, that drew me to Sam."[21][22]Robert Knepper as Antonius[23]
President Snow's minister.[24] His character does not appear in the books and is an addition to the adaptation. Knepper says during his audition he read for, but he knows that what he got is not what he'll end up doing, adding that "they [Lionsgate] are so secretive about this."[25]Jena Malone as Johanna Mason
District 7 victor who was captured by the Capitol at the end of Catching Fire along with Peeta. It's been reported that Johanna's role has been expanded from that of the novel.[26]
Additionally, Stanley Tucci,[27][28] Willow Shields,[29][30] Jeffrey Wright, Meta Golding, Paula Malcomson all reprise their roles as Caesar Flickerman, Primrose Everdeen, Beetee Latier, Enobaria, and Mrs. Everdeen respectively. Stef Dawson plays Annie Cresta (after having a cameo appearance in Catching Fire),[31] Finnick's girlfriend from District 4 who is captured by the Capitol.[32] Evan Ross plays Messalla,[33] assistant director to Cressida. Gwendoline Christie portrays Commander Lyme,[34][35] the leader of the rebellion in District 2 and Patina Miller portrays Commander Paylor,[36][37] the leader of the rebellion in District 8. Mahershala Ali was cast as Boggs, Coin's right hand man, while Wes Chatham portrays Castor and Elden Henson plays his brother, Pollux, who is an Avox, someone who had his tongue cut off by the Capitol.
Production[edit]
Pre-production[edit]
On July 10, 2012, Lionsgate announced that novel Mockingjay will be split into two parts, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is set to be released on November 21, 2014 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 on November 20, 2015.[38] Many directors, including Rian Johnson, Francis Lawrence and Alfonso Cuarón were considered for the job. On November 1, 2012, Lawrence, director of Catching Fire, announced he would return to direct both final parts in the series.[39]
On December 6, 2012, Danny Strong announced that he would be writing the third and fourth films.[40] On February 15, 2013, Lionsgate confirmed the script for Part 1 written by Strong, giving him permission to write Part 2.[41] Later in August, Hemsworth also confirmed that shooting of the film will begin in September 2013.[42]
The film's production began on September 16, 2013 in Boston, Atlanta and Los Angeles.[43] On November 13, 2013, Nina Jacobson revealed that Peter Craig was also hired to write the adaptations.[1]
Casting[edit]
On August 26, 2013, it was announced that actress Stef Dawson has joined cast and she will portray Annie Cresta.[44] Lionsgate announced on September 13, 2013 that Julianne Moore has joined the cast of both Mockingjay '​s parts to play President Alma Coin.[14] Over the next month, Lily Rabe, Patina Miller, Mahershala Ali, Wes Chatham, and Elden Henson joined the cast to play as Commander Lyme, Commander Paylor, Boggs, Castor, and Pollux, Lionsgate announced.[37][45][46] There was a casting call for extras on September 23.[47]
On April 4, 2014, it was announced that due to a scheduling conflict with Rabe, the role of Commander Lyme would be instead be played by Gwendoline Christie.[48]
Filming[edit]
The shooting of the film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta and concluded on June 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. Part 1 was filmed back-to-back with Part 2.[49] In mid-October, the crews were spotted filming in Rockmart.[50] The crew and cast took a break to promote The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and filming resumed on December 2, 2013. On December 14, 2013 shooting took place at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta.[51] On December 18, shooting began at Caldwell Tanks in Newnan, Georgia.[52]
Philip Seymour Hoffman, who plays Plutarch Heavensbee in the film, died on February 2, 2014 in New York. Lionsgate released a statement stating that Hoffman had completed filming his scenes for Part 1 prior to his death.[53][54]
On April 18, 2014, producer Nina Jacobson tweeted that filming in Atlanta had just wrapped up,[55] followed by a tweet by director Francis Lawrence on the next day about moving production to Europe.[56][57] It was announced that they would be filming battle scenes in Paris and at Berlin Tempelhof Airport in Berlin.[58][59] They began filming in the streets of Paris on May 7, where Lawrence and Hemsworth were spotted during the filming of some scenes among extras.[60]
On May 9, it was reported that filming was taking place in Noisy le Grand, Paris where Lawrence, Hemsworth, Hutcherson, and Claflin were spotted on the set which re-created the world of Panem.[61] It is the same location where Brazil was filmed 30 years ago.[62]
Music[edit]
Main article: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Pt. 1 - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The music has been created to contrast the dark feel of the film. On October 9, 2014, it was revealed that the Trinity School boys' choir recorded tracks for the score written by James Newton Howard.[63]
Marketing[edit]
Tim Palen, the head of marketing for Lionsgate said, "When we started, we decided to look at this as one big movie that's eight hours long. Otherwise, it's going to be kind of overwhelming to do a new campaign for each movie." He also added that he saw the biggest potential in international growth and that they matched Iron Man 3 domestically, but were aiming to improve internationally for the two Mockingjay films. He revealed in an interview with Variety that there will be reveals of the marketing campaign at the Cannes Film Festival in May and San Diego Comic Con in July.[3]
On May 14, 2014 TheHungerGamesExclusive.com was launched. It featured three stills from the movie, featuring Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jeffrey Wright with an additional behind-the-scenes still of director Francis Lawrence and Mahershala Ali. The website also featured other content, including a short GIF image of Julianne Moore as President Coin and a video interview with Moore. There was also an in-depth interview with director Francis Lawrence, producer Nina Jacobson and screenwriter Peter Craig. A page from the script of Part 1 was also released in addition to a motion poster, with the tagline, "Fire burns brighter in the darkness."[64]
On May 17, 2014, whilst principal photography was underway in Paris, some of the cast and crew including Lawrence, Hutcherson, Hemsworth, Claflin, Moore, Sutherland, Lawrence, and Jacobson attended the 2014 Cannes Film Festival for a photocall and party bash to excite international investors.[65] Co-chairman of Lionsgate Rob Friedman said in response to why they would incur such big expense even though the film isn't actually playing at the festival that it was convenient as the cast were in Europe already and that "it's a big opportunity for our international distributors to actually hear what the worldwide plans are for the film, which opens in November. Cannes is the best publicity opportunity from an international penetration perspective."[66]
Kabam announced their partnership with Lionsgate, to create a mobile game based on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 to tie in with the film's release. Kabam will produce an exclusive role playing, card collection mobile game. In the game, players assume the identity of District members sent on a mission in order to build their alliance, liberate their District, and rebuild Panem. "Lionsgate has an unparalleled track record of developing and producing blockbuster movie franchises like The Hunger Games," said Kabam Chief Operating Officer Kent Wakeford. "Partnering with Lionsgate, Kabam will build a mobile game that's as much fun to play as the movie is to watch. The game will be developed in Kabam's China studio, the same place where the hit film-based game The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies was created and went on to generate more than $100 million in revenue during its first year.[67]
The film was not listed on the schedule for San Diego Comic-Con International 2014 which raised questions on their absence by fans and the press.[68][69] Lionsgate announced on July 18, 2014, a week before the event that the film will have a presence at the convention. Lionsgate have partnered up with Samsung to debut the first teaser trailer on Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S at the convention on Friday, July 25, which is being hosted off-site at the Hard Rock Hotel. The partnership allows Samsung users to view the trailer before the online release, download the first two movies for free as well as be given a free complimentary ticket to the movie.[70] On July 28th, the teaser trailer officially debuted online through the movie's official Facebook page and YouTube account.[71][72] A full worldwide official trailer was released on September 15.[73] The final trailer was released on October 29.
Viral marketing[edit]



 The District 12 Heroes poster, representing the district's industry of mining as part of 'The Capitol' viral marketing campaign.
A viral marketing campaign began on June 21, 2014 with the return of TheCapitol.PN[74] a "government" website for Panem which was used throughout the promotion for the previous two films. In conjunction with Yahoo and their new partnership with Tumblr, they released the 'District Heroes Collection' which featured several posters representing seven of the thirteen districts in Panem. The website opened registrations for "citizens of Panem" to register with their email to receive updates for Capitol TV.
On June 25, TheCapitol.PN viral site released a video titled "President Snow's Address - 'Together As One'" featuring a speech by Donald Sutherland, in character as President Snow addressing the citizens of Panem and warning them that if they fight the system, they will be the ones to face the repercussions. The video also briefly features Josh Hutcherson, in character as Peeta Mellark, who at the final events of the previous film was taken hostage by the Capitol.[75][76][77][78] The video went viral on YouTube becoming the most watched trailer during the last week of June in the US whilst trending as the most "Popular Video on YouTube" in Australia and Canada.[79] The video, billed as a teaser trailer, was attached to screenings of Transformers: Age of Extinction beginning June 28.[80]
Two weeks later on July 9, Capitol TV released a second viral video titled 'President Snow's Address - Unity' featuring again another speech by President Snow with Peeta Mellark standing beside him, but this time accompanied by Jena Malone in character as Johanna Mason, who was also captured by the Capitol at the end of the previous film and a group of peacekeepers. The speech, however, was interrupted by Jeffrey Wright, in character as Beetee Latier, a technician from District 13 to announce that "the Mockingjay lives."[81] Within minutes, #TheMockingjayLives and '#2 - Unity' became the top two trending topics worldwide on Twitter.
On July 24, shortly before the trailer's official release, a teaser poster for the movie was posted on The Capitol's Instagram account, but was quickly deleted.[82] Shortly after the removal of the poster, the account issued an apology "[for the] technical issues", presenting the poster's posting as a hack from the District 13 rebellions.[83] On July 28, the teaser trailer officially debuted online through the film's official Facebook page and YouTube account, within minutes, #MockingjayTeaserTrailerToday, #OurLeadertheMockingjay, and #OfficialTeaserTrailer became trending topics worldwide on Twitter.
On August 6, after few clues given on the official Facebook page www.district13.co.in was launched.[84] The website introduced new posters for the District 13 characters including Beetee, Coin, Plutarch, Finnick, Haymitch and Effie.[85]
Sequel[edit]
Main article: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Lionsgate will release the second part of the Mockingjay adaptation on November 20, 2015.[86]
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
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"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay" redirects here. For the book the film is based on, see Mockingjay. For the second part of the film, see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.

The Hunger Games:
 Mockingjay – Part 1
MockingjayPart1Poster3.jpg
U.S. release poster

Directed by
Francis Lawrence
Produced by
Nina Jacobson
 Jon Kilik
Screenplay by
Danny Strong
Peter Craig[1]
Based on
Mockingjay
 by Suzanne Collins
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Elizabeth Banks
Julianne Moore
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jeffrey Wright
Stanley Tucci
Donald Sutherland
Music by
James Newton Howard
Cinematography
Jo Willems
Edited by
Alan Edward Bell
 Mark Yoshikawa
Production
 company
Color Force
Lionsgate

Distributed by
Lionsgate
Release dates
November 20, 2014 (United Kingdom)
November 21, 2014 (United States)
[2]
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$250 million (shared with Part 2)[3]
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is an upcoming 2014 American science fiction adventure film directed by Francis Lawrence with a screenplay by Peter Craig and Danny Strong. It is the first of two cinematic parts based on the novel Mockingjay, the final book in The Hunger Games trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins, and the third installment in The Hunger Games film series, produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik and distributed by Lionsgate. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland. It is the sequel to The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and will be followed by the concluding entry, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
The story continues to follow Katniss Everdeen who, after escaping the Third Quarter Quell, becomes a reluctant hero and symbol of hope for the nation of Panem. Principal photography for both parts of the film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta, before moving to Paris for two weeks of filming and officially concluding on June 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.[4]
Part 1 is scheduled to be released on November 20, 2014 in the United Kingdom and November 21, 2014 in the United States, and landed atop Fandango's list of most-anticipated films for 2014.[5]



Contents  [hide]
1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Production 3.1 Pre-production
3.2 Casting
3.3 Filming
4 Music
5 Marketing 5.1 Viral marketing
6 Sequel
7 References
8 External links

Plot[edit]
Katniss Everdeen finds herself in District 13 after she literally shatters the Games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
Cast[edit]
For character descriptions from the novels, see List of The Hunger Games characters.
See also: List of The Hunger Games cast members
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen:
A seventeen year old from District 12 and victor of the 74th Hunger Games, she becomes a reluctant hero and symbol of hope for the nation after escaping the third Quarter Quell in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. On her character, Lawrence said, "She's in a different world. She wakes up in District 13 and she has to adjust to a completely new life."[6][7] Director Francis Lawrence said that her character now compared to the previous film is just "ratcheted up" and that "she's panicked, and she can't sleep. She's barely able to hold it together." On her relationships with the other characters, he said that Katniss "feels betrayed by Haymitch and by Plutarch. She also feels lost without Peeta" and that because of that "she's very, very fragile and very, very angry." Screenwriter Peter Craig said that "everyone is waiting for her, hoping that she is alive. They're banking on her to change the world. It's both high anxiety-provoking and exhilarating to follow her as she tries to understand what is going on - and takes on this new identity outside of the arena."[8] Producer Nina Jacobson says that "emotionally, Katniss is betrayed. She’s a foreigner in a strange land. She knows that people are looking to her to make a change, and this is the time where she realizes she can’t stand by and do nothing. Snow has done too much. There has been too much deception, and the people Katniss loves are in danger. She will do whatever it takes to keep them safe."[9]Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark:
Joint victor of the 74th Hunger Games, he is captured at the end of Catching Fire and he "loses his mind" after being tortured.[10] Hutcherson says that he's "always thought that the arc that Peeta takes is really incredible throughout the whole series" and that Peeta's character arc, "from the beginning he’s such a vulnerable young lad, and into the literally tortured, inflicted kind of PTSD-suffering person that he becomes in Mockingjay is kind of incredible."[11][12] Cast member Jeffrey Wright said he's interested to see Peeta's journey realised "because he essentially plays a guy, a warrior who's trying to deal with PTSD and among other things.Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne:
Katniss's best friend from District 12 and now a soldier in District 13. He is one of the few hundred survivors after the bombings of his district. Hemsworth said on Gale's role in comparison to the previous films, “I mean Gale has the majority of his stuff is (sic) in the third book and it’s when you get to see him standing up to it all. You see bits and pieces of it through the first two [books], of how passionate he is about it, and he gets to sink his teeth in in the third one. Gale is a big part of the uprising"[11]Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy:
A paunchy, middle-aged man and an alcoholic, he is one of the only three victors from District 12. Now under the command of District 13, he is forced to go under detox as they do not permit the consumption of alcohol. He is no longer trusted by Katniss after he breaks his promise of saving Peeta before her.[7]Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket:
Previously the Capitol-born chaperone and publicity representative for District 12 tributes during the Hunger Games, she is now a Capitol-born rebel in District 13. While her character does not make an appearance in the novel until the end, director Lawrence reveals that he has expanded her role in the films, "She’s back! In the book, Fulvia basically replaces her. But how can anybody replace Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket in these movies? When [author] Suzanne Collins saw Catching Fire, she called and one of the first things she said was, 'There’s no way Effie Trinket cannot be in the Mockingjay films.' Effie brings such warmth and fun and levity to these dark stories. She’s the fish out of water in this one and fans will love how she has adapted to the world of District 13." Producer Nina Jacobson adds that Effie's reasoning for helping the rebellion is "for personal reasons, not political reasons" and that "unlike Plutarch, she has to be convinced to help. She does not want to be part of the revolution."[8]Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee:
One of the leaders of the rebellion residing in District 13, he managed to pull the strings for the rebellion behind the scenes in the Capitol during the 75th Hunger Games by pretending to work for President Snow as the Head Gamemaker and helps Katniss and a few other tributes escape the arena. Hoffman said that, "his job becomes very different. The story becomes very different and everyone will see what happens.”[13] Director Francis Lawrence explains that "not everybody who grows up in the Capitol is a bad person. This is the movie where Phil [Seymour Hoffman] shows us who he really is, and he is great in this movie, hitting on Plutarch's sense of humour and political manoeuvring."[8] Hoffman had completely finished his filming for Part 1 before his death in February of 2014.Julianne Moore as President Alma Coin:[14]
The president of District 13 and the leader of the rebellion. Moore was a big fan of the book series and has "read all the books all the way through and I'm like, 'I want to be in this movie.' Clearly [Coin] was the only part I could play." Describing her character in the books, she says "Coin is very sparingly drawn because you don't know who she is because she's only spoken about through Katniss' point of view. And Katniss immediately mistrusts her in the way sometimes a young person will mistrust an older person who is not familiar to them or in position of authority."[15] Director Francis Lawrence said "Coin’s singular vision to unite all of the districts in a massive rebellion is no small undertaking, especially when most of the districts have no idea that District 13 still exists. Her relationship with Katniss is very complicated as well, because Katniss is wary of everyone at this point. Julianne [Moore] has done an amazing job with helping to shape the character of Coin." Screenwriter Peter Craig says Moore's portrayal of Coin is filled with such "intelligence and warmth; anyone would want to be loyal to the character she has created.[8]Donald Sutherland as President Coriolanus Snow:
The tyrannical President of Panem who has an affinity for white roses. Sutherland compares Snow's dangerous battle with Katniss to a love affair, "because love affairs often start with people hating each other — the attraction is so deep and profound," he says. "This is going to go on until it all ends. Snow only gets better." Director Francis Lawrence says that "everything that happens in this story is driven by the antagonist, which is why President Snow is so vital, it gets very personal with these characters."Natalie Dormer as Cressida[16]
Resident director from the Capitol, she flees alongside her camera crew and assistant, Messalla, to District 13 to join the rebellion in hopes of ending President Snow's control of Panem. Dormer shaved half her head for the role, but originally intended to shave her entire head. She said she discussed it [with Francis Lawrence] and I took the job on the premise that I would possibly shave my whole head. I’m actually really pleased that we went halfway because I think it’s more the Capitol… and that’s where Cressida comes from. She comes from the Capitol, so she’s got a stylized thing going on and now she’s turned rebel. I think it’s right for the character."[17] On the similarities between Cressida and the character she plays on Game of Thrones, Margaery Tyrell, she said that Cressida "is employed by the rebellion in this modern capacity that we would recognize as PR and propaganda, winning over hearts and minds in the civil war. And yeah, what Margaery does is modern PR-stunting. So yes, there would be a similarity between the two characters, that they are astute at media manipulation."[18][19]Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair
Trident wielding victor of the 65th Hunger Games, he escapes from the third Quarter Quell alongside Katniss and other tributes and seeks refuge in District 13. He is distressed, unhinged, and is unable to focus on anything other than his girlfriend Annie Cresta, who was captured by the Capitol during the escape. Claflin said that Finnick since the last film has "been left in a very, very sad and upsetting place. He's lost his wife and he doesn't know on where she is. It starts in a very distressing place for him, in the beginning of Mockingjay. He just goes on a hellish journey."[20] Director Lawrence says on his casting that even though he "has the looks, the beauty, the athleticism, the charm," that it wasn't the deciding factor in Claflin's portrayal that sold him. It was "his emotional depth. Because I always knew where Finnick was going to go as a character, and what we were going to learn about him as the stories progressed, that drew me to Sam."[21][22]Robert Knepper as Antonius[23]
President Snow's minister.[24] His character does not appear in the books and is an addition to the adaptation. Knepper says during his audition he read for, but he knows that what he got is not what he'll end up doing, adding that "they [Lionsgate] are so secretive about this."[25]Jena Malone as Johanna Mason
District 7 victor who was captured by the Capitol at the end of Catching Fire along with Peeta. It's been reported that Johanna's role has been expanded from that of the novel.[26]
Additionally, Stanley Tucci,[27][28] Willow Shields,[29][30] Jeffrey Wright, Meta Golding, Paula Malcomson all reprise their roles as Caesar Flickerman, Primrose Everdeen, Beetee Latier, Enobaria, and Mrs. Everdeen respectively. Stef Dawson plays Annie Cresta (after having a cameo appearance in Catching Fire),[31] Finnick's girlfriend from District 4 who is captured by the Capitol.[32] Evan Ross plays Messalla,[33] assistant director to Cressida. Gwendoline Christie portrays Commander Lyme,[34][35] the leader of the rebellion in District 2 and Patina Miller portrays Commander Paylor,[36][37] the leader of the rebellion in District 8. Mahershala Ali was cast as Boggs, Coin's right hand man, while Wes Chatham portrays Castor and Elden Henson plays his brother, Pollux, who is an Avox, someone who had his tongue cut off by the Capitol.
Production[edit]
Pre-production[edit]
On July 10, 2012, Lionsgate announced that novel Mockingjay will be split into two parts, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is set to be released on November 21, 2014 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 on November 20, 2015.[38] Many directors, including Rian Johnson, Francis Lawrence and Alfonso Cuarón were considered for the job. On November 1, 2012, Lawrence, director of Catching Fire, announced he would return to direct both final parts in the series.[39]
On December 6, 2012, Danny Strong announced that he would be writing the third and fourth films.[40] On February 15, 2013, Lionsgate confirmed the script for Part 1 written by Strong, giving him permission to write Part 2.[41] Later in August, Hemsworth also confirmed that shooting of the film will begin in September 2013.[42]
The film's production began on September 16, 2013 in Boston, Atlanta and Los Angeles.[43] On November 13, 2013, Nina Jacobson revealed that Peter Craig was also hired to write the adaptations.[1]
Casting[edit]
On August 26, 2013, it was announced that actress Stef Dawson has joined cast and she will portray Annie Cresta.[44] Lionsgate announced on September 13, 2013 that Julianne Moore has joined the cast of both Mockingjay '​s parts to play President Alma Coin.[14] Over the next month, Lily Rabe, Patina Miller, Mahershala Ali, Wes Chatham, and Elden Henson joined the cast to play as Commander Lyme, Commander Paylor, Boggs, Castor, and Pollux, Lionsgate announced.[37][45][46] There was a casting call for extras on September 23.[47]
On April 4, 2014, it was announced that due to a scheduling conflict with Rabe, the role of Commander Lyme would be instead be played by Gwendoline Christie.[48]
Filming[edit]
The shooting of the film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta and concluded on June 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. Part 1 was filmed back-to-back with Part 2.[49] In mid-October, the crews were spotted filming in Rockmart.[50] The crew and cast took a break to promote The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and filming resumed on December 2, 2013. On December 14, 2013 shooting took place at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta.[51] On December 18, shooting began at Caldwell Tanks in Newnan, Georgia.[52]
Philip Seymour Hoffman, who plays Plutarch Heavensbee in the film, died on February 2, 2014 in New York. Lionsgate released a statement stating that Hoffman had completed filming his scenes for Part 1 prior to his death.[53][54]
On April 18, 2014, producer Nina Jacobson tweeted that filming in Atlanta had just wrapped up,[55] followed by a tweet by director Francis Lawrence on the next day about moving production to Europe.[56][57] It was announced that they would be filming battle scenes in Paris and at Berlin Tempelhof Airport in Berlin.[58][59] They began filming in the streets of Paris on May 7, where Lawrence and Hemsworth were spotted during the filming of some scenes among extras.[60]
On May 9, it was reported that filming was taking place in Noisy le Grand, Paris where Lawrence, Hemsworth, Hutcherson, and Claflin were spotted on the set which re-created the world of Panem.[61] It is the same location where Brazil was filmed 30 years ago.[62]
Music[edit]
Main article: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Pt. 1 - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The music has been created to contrast the dark feel of the film. On October 9, 2014, it was revealed that the Trinity School boys' choir recorded tracks for the score written by James Newton Howard.[63]
Marketing[edit]
Tim Palen, the head of marketing for Lionsgate said, "When we started, we decided to look at this as one big movie that's eight hours long. Otherwise, it's going to be kind of overwhelming to do a new campaign for each movie." He also added that he saw the biggest potential in international growth and that they matched Iron Man 3 domestically, but were aiming to improve internationally for the two Mockingjay films. He revealed in an interview with Variety that there will be reveals of the marketing campaign at the Cannes Film Festival in May and San Diego Comic Con in July.[3]
On May 14, 2014 TheHungerGamesExclusive.com was launched. It featured three stills from the movie, featuring Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jeffrey Wright with an additional behind-the-scenes still of director Francis Lawrence and Mahershala Ali. The website also featured other content, including a short GIF image of Julianne Moore as President Coin and a video interview with Moore. There was also an in-depth interview with director Francis Lawrence, producer Nina Jacobson and screenwriter Peter Craig. A page from the script of Part 1 was also released in addition to a motion poster, with the tagline, "Fire burns brighter in the darkness."[64]
On May 17, 2014, whilst principal photography was underway in Paris, some of the cast and crew including Lawrence, Hutcherson, Hemsworth, Claflin, Moore, Sutherland, Lawrence, and Jacobson attended the 2014 Cannes Film Festival for a photocall and party bash to excite international investors.[65] Co-chairman of Lionsgate Rob Friedman said in response to why they would incur such big expense even though the film isn't actually playing at the festival that it was convenient as the cast were in Europe already and that "it's a big opportunity for our international distributors to actually hear what the worldwide plans are for the film, which opens in November. Cannes is the best publicity opportunity from an international penetration perspective."[66]
Kabam announced their partnership with Lionsgate, to create a mobile game based on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 to tie in with the film's release. Kabam will produce an exclusive role playing, card collection mobile game. In the game, players assume the identity of District members sent on a mission in order to build their alliance, liberate their District, and rebuild Panem. "Lionsgate has an unparalleled track record of developing and producing blockbuster movie franchises like The Hunger Games," said Kabam Chief Operating Officer Kent Wakeford. "Partnering with Lionsgate, Kabam will build a mobile game that's as much fun to play as the movie is to watch. The game will be developed in Kabam's China studio, the same place where the hit film-based game The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies was created and went on to generate more than $100 million in revenue during its first year.[67]
The film was not listed on the schedule for San Diego Comic-Con International 2014 which raised questions on their absence by fans and the press.[68][69] Lionsgate announced on July 18, 2014, a week before the event that the film will have a presence at the convention. Lionsgate have partnered up with Samsung to debut the first teaser trailer on Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S at the convention on Friday, July 25, which is being hosted off-site at the Hard Rock Hotel. The partnership allows Samsung users to view the trailer before the online release, download the first two movies for free as well as be given a free complimentary ticket to the movie.[70] On July 28th, the teaser trailer officially debuted online through the movie's official Facebook page and YouTube account.[71][72] A full worldwide official trailer was released on September 15.[73] The final trailer was released on October 29.
Viral marketing[edit]



 The District 12 Heroes poster, representing the district's industry of mining as part of 'The Capitol' viral marketing campaign.
A viral marketing campaign began on June 21, 2014 with the return of TheCapitol.PN[74] a "government" website for Panem which was used throughout the promotion for the previous two films. In conjunction with Yahoo and their new partnership with Tumblr, they released the 'District Heroes Collection' which featured several posters representing seven of the thirteen districts in Panem. The website opened registrations for "citizens of Panem" to register with their email to receive updates for Capitol TV.
On June 25, TheCapitol.PN viral site released a video titled "President Snow's Address - 'Together As One'" featuring a speech by Donald Sutherland, in character as President Snow addressing the citizens of Panem and warning them that if they fight the system, they will be the ones to face the repercussions. The video also briefly features Josh Hutcherson, in character as Peeta Mellark, who at the final events of the previous film was taken hostage by the Capitol.[75][76][77][78] The video went viral on YouTube becoming the most watched trailer during the last week of June in the US whilst trending as the most "Popular Video on YouTube" in Australia and Canada.[79] The video, billed as a teaser trailer, was attached to screenings of Transformers: Age of Extinction beginning June 28.[80]
Two weeks later on July 9, Capitol TV released a second viral video titled 'President Snow's Address - Unity' featuring again another speech by President Snow with Peeta Mellark standing beside him, but this time accompanied by Jena Malone in character as Johanna Mason, who was also captured by the Capitol at the end of the previous film and a group of peacekeepers. The speech, however, was interrupted by Jeffrey Wright, in character as Beetee Latier, a technician from District 13 to announce that "the Mockingjay lives."[81] Within minutes, #TheMockingjayLives and '#2 - Unity' became the top two trending topics worldwide on Twitter.
On July 24, shortly before the trailer's official release, a teaser poster for the movie was posted on The Capitol's Instagram account, but was quickly deleted.[82] Shortly after the removal of the poster, the account issued an apology "[for the] technical issues", presenting the poster's posting as a hack from the District 13 rebellions.[83] On July 28, the teaser trailer officially debuted online through the film's official Facebook page and YouTube account, within minutes, #MockingjayTeaserTrailerToday, #OurLeadertheMockingjay, and #OfficialTeaserTrailer became trending topics worldwide on Twitter.
On August 6, after few clues given on the official Facebook page www.district13.co.in was launched.[84] The website introduced new posters for the District 13 characters including Beetee, Coin, Plutarch, Finnick, Haymitch and Effie.[85]
Sequel[edit]
Main article: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Lionsgate will release the second part of the Mockingjay adaptation on November 20, 2015.[86]
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 at Rotten Tomatoes
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 at Metacritic
Mockingjay Part 1 at The Numbers
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
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For the first part of the film, see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.

The Hunger Games:
 Mockingjay – Part 2

Directed by
Francis Lawrence
Produced by
Nina Jacobson
 Jon Kilik
Screenplay by
Danny Strong
Peter Craig[1]
Based on
Mockingjay
 by Suzanne Collins
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Robert Knepper
Elizabeth Banks
Julianne Moore
Jeffrey Wright
Jena Malone
Sam Claflin
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Stef Dawson
Donald Sutherland
Willow Shields

Music by
James Newton Howard
Cinematography
Jo Willems
Edited by
Alan Edward Bell
 Mark Yoshikawa
Production
 company
Color Force

Distributed by
Lionsgate
Release dates
November 20, 2015

Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$250 million (shared with Part 1)[2]
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is an upcoming 2015 science fiction adventure film directed by Francis Lawrence with a screenplay by Peter Craig and Danny Strong. It is the second of two cinematic parts based on the novel Mockingjay, the final book in the Hunger Games trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins, and the fourth and final installment in the The Hunger Games film series, produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik and distributed by Lionsgate. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Robert Knepper, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman in his final appearance, and Donald Sutherland. It is the sequel to the first part of the Mockingjay adaptation, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which will be released on November 21, 2014. Principal photography on the both parts of the film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta, before moving to Paris for two weeks of filming and officially concluding on June 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.[3]
Part 2 is scheduled to be released on November 20, 2015 in the United States.[4]



Contents  [hide]
1 Cast
2 Production 2.1 Pre-production
2.2 Casting
2.3 Filming
3 References
4 External links

Cast[edit]
See also: List of The Hunger Games cast members and List of The Hunger Games characters
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen
Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark
Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne
Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy
Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee
Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman
Julianne Moore as President Alma Coin[5]
Donald Sutherland as President Coriolanus Snow
Jena Malone as Johanna Mason
Willow Shields as Primrose Everdeen
Paula Malcomson as Mrs. Everdeen
Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair
Stef Dawson as Annie Cresta[6]
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee Latier
Meta Golding as Enobaria
Mahershala Ali as Boggs[7]
Natalie Dormer as Cressida[8]
Evan Ross as Messalla[9]
Gwendoline Christie as Commander Lyme[10]
Patina Miller as Commander Paylor[11]
Michelle Forbes as Lieutenant Jackson[12]
Wes Chatham as Castor[13]
Elden Henson as Pollux[13]
Omid Abtahi as Homes[14]
Misty Ormiston as Leeg 1[15]
Kim Ormiston as Leeg 2[15]
Eugenie Bondurant as Tigris
Nelson Ascencio as Flavius
Brooke Bundy as Octavia
Robert Knepper as Antonius[16]
Production[edit]
Pre-production[edit]
On July 10, 2012, Lionsgate announced that novel Mockingjay will be split into two parts, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is set to be released on November 21, 2014 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 on November 20, 2015.[17] On November 1, 2012, Lawrence, director of Catching Fire, announced he would return to direct both final parts in the series.[18]
On December 6, 2012, Danny Strong announced that he would be writing the third and fourth films.[19] On February 15, 2013 Lionsgate confirmed the script for Part 1 written by Strong, giving him permission to write Part 2.[20] Later in August, Hemsworth also confirmed that shooting of the film will begin in September 2013.[21]
The film's production began on September 16, 2013 in Boston, Atlanta and Los Angeles.[22] On November 13, 2013, Nina Jacobson revealed that Peter Craig was also hired to write the adaptations.[23]
Casting[edit]
On August 26, 2013, it was announced that actress Stef Dawson had joined the cast to portray Annie Cresta.[6] Lionsgate announced on September 13, 2013 that Julianne Moore joined the cast to play president Alma Coin.[5] Other roles cast that month include Commander Lyme, Commander Paylor, Boggs, Castor, and Pollux, who will be portrayed by Lily Rabe, Patina Miller, Mahershala Ali, Wes Chatham, and Elden Henson, respectively.[24][11][7][13] During this time, there was also a casting call for extras.[25] On April 4, 2014, it was announced that Rabe had been replaced by Gwendoline Christie to play Commander Lyme in the film, Rabe left the film due to a scheduling conflict with a previous commitment.[10]
Filming[edit]
The shooting of the film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta and concluded on June 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany; both parts were filmed back-to-back.[26] In October 2013, filming took place in Rockmart, Georgia.[27] After taking a break to promote The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, filming resumed on December 2, 2013. On December 14, 2013 shooting was being held at Marriott Marquis in Atlanta.[28] On December 18, shooting began at Caldwell Tanks in Newnan, Georgia.[29]
Philip Seymour Hoffman, who plays Plutarch Heavensbee, died February 2, 2014. At the time of his death, he had completed filming his scenes for Part 1, and had a week left of shooting for Part 2. Lionsgate released a statement stating that due to the majority of Hoffman’s scenes being completed, the release date for Part 2 will not be affected.[30][31] It was later announced that Hoffman will be digitally recreated for a major scene that included his character, one that Hoffman had left to shoot at the time of his death.[32][33] Some of his remaining dialogue was rewritten and given to other characters.[34]
On April 18, 2014, producer Nina Jacobson tweeted that filming in Atlanta had just wrapped up,[35] followed by a tweet by director Francis Lawrence on the next day about moving production to Europe.[36][37] It was announced that they would be filming battle scenes in Paris and at Berlin Tempelhof Airport in Berlin.[38][39] They started filming in the streets of Paris on May 7, where Lawrence and Hemsworth were spotted during the filming some scenes among the extras.[40]
On May 9, it was reported that filming was taking place in Noisy le Grand, Paris where Lawrence, Hemsworth, Hutcherson and Claflin were spotted on the set of recreating the world of Panem.[41] It is the same location where Brazil was filmed 30 years ago.[42]
By the end of May the cast and crew were taken to several places in Berlin and Brandenburg to shoot scenes for the movie. In Rüdersdorf, in Brandenburg the filmcrew was shooting scenes for District Eight in an old cement factory. Hemsworth hurt himself on the set and was brought to a doctor in Berlin Mitte.[43] Other scenes for District Two were shot at Berlin Tempelhof Airport, with Lawrence, Hemsworth and Hutcherson spotted.[44] In action to shoot some scenes with an amount of extras, a German casting agency was looking for 1,000 extras with foreign nationality or background and "lived faces" to shoot scenes in a studio at the Babelsberg Studios.[45]
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30.Jump up ^ Celona, Larry; Golding, Bruce (February 2, 2014). "Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead with needle in arm: cops". New York Post. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
31.Jump up ^ Sullivan, Kevin P. (February 2, 2014). "'Hunger Games' Studio Reacts To Philip Seymour Hoffman Death". MTV. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
32.Jump up ^ O'Neil, Natalie (February 6, 2014). "‘Hunger Games’ to digitally recreate Hoffman". New York Post. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
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For the first part of the film, see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.

The Hunger Games:
 Mockingjay – Part 2

Directed by
Francis Lawrence
Produced by
Nina Jacobson
 Jon Kilik
Screenplay by
Danny Strong
Peter Craig[1]
Based on
Mockingjay
 by Suzanne Collins
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Robert Knepper
Elizabeth Banks
Julianne Moore
Jeffrey Wright
Jena Malone
Sam Claflin
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Stef Dawson
Donald Sutherland
Willow Shields

Music by
James Newton Howard
Cinematography
Jo Willems
Edited by
Alan Edward Bell
 Mark Yoshikawa
Production
 company
Color Force

Distributed by
Lionsgate
Release dates
November 20, 2015

Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$250 million (shared with Part 1)[2]
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is an upcoming 2015 science fiction adventure film directed by Francis Lawrence with a screenplay by Peter Craig and Danny Strong. It is the second of two cinematic parts based on the novel Mockingjay, the final book in the Hunger Games trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins, and the fourth and final installment in the The Hunger Games film series, produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik and distributed by Lionsgate. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Robert Knepper, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman in his final appearance, and Donald Sutherland. It is the sequel to the first part of the Mockingjay adaptation, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which will be released on November 21, 2014. Principal photography on the both parts of the film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta, before moving to Paris for two weeks of filming and officially concluding on June 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.[3]
Part 2 is scheduled to be released on November 20, 2015 in the United States.[4]



Contents  [hide]
1 Cast
2 Production 2.1 Pre-production
2.2 Casting
2.3 Filming
3 References
4 External links

Cast[edit]
See also: List of The Hunger Games cast members and List of The Hunger Games characters
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen
Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark
Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne
Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy
Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee
Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman
Julianne Moore as President Alma Coin[5]
Donald Sutherland as President Coriolanus Snow
Jena Malone as Johanna Mason
Willow Shields as Primrose Everdeen
Paula Malcomson as Mrs. Everdeen
Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair
Stef Dawson as Annie Cresta[6]
Jeffrey Wright as Beetee Latier
Meta Golding as Enobaria
Mahershala Ali as Boggs[7]
Natalie Dormer as Cressida[8]
Evan Ross as Messalla[9]
Gwendoline Christie as Commander Lyme[10]
Patina Miller as Commander Paylor[11]
Michelle Forbes as Lieutenant Jackson[12]
Wes Chatham as Castor[13]
Elden Henson as Pollux[13]
Omid Abtahi as Homes[14]
Misty Ormiston as Leeg 1[15]
Kim Ormiston as Leeg 2[15]
Eugenie Bondurant as Tigris
Nelson Ascencio as Flavius
Brooke Bundy as Octavia
Robert Knepper as Antonius[16]
Production[edit]
Pre-production[edit]
On July 10, 2012, Lionsgate announced that novel Mockingjay will be split into two parts, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is set to be released on November 21, 2014 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 on November 20, 2015.[17] On November 1, 2012, Lawrence, director of Catching Fire, announced he would return to direct both final parts in the series.[18]
On December 6, 2012, Danny Strong announced that he would be writing the third and fourth films.[19] On February 15, 2013 Lionsgate confirmed the script for Part 1 written by Strong, giving him permission to write Part 2.[20] Later in August, Hemsworth also confirmed that shooting of the film will begin in September 2013.[21]
The film's production began on September 16, 2013 in Boston, Atlanta and Los Angeles.[22] On November 13, 2013, Nina Jacobson revealed that Peter Craig was also hired to write the adaptations.[23]
Casting[edit]
On August 26, 2013, it was announced that actress Stef Dawson had joined the cast to portray Annie Cresta.[6] Lionsgate announced on September 13, 2013 that Julianne Moore joined the cast to play president Alma Coin.[5] Other roles cast that month include Commander Lyme, Commander Paylor, Boggs, Castor, and Pollux, who will be portrayed by Lily Rabe, Patina Miller, Mahershala Ali, Wes Chatham, and Elden Henson, respectively.[24][11][7][13] During this time, there was also a casting call for extras.[25] On April 4, 2014, it was announced that Rabe had been replaced by Gwendoline Christie to play Commander Lyme in the film, Rabe left the film due to a scheduling conflict with a previous commitment.[10]
Filming[edit]
The shooting of the film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta and concluded on June 20, 2014 in Berlin, Germany; both parts were filmed back-to-back.[26] In October 2013, filming took place in Rockmart, Georgia.[27] After taking a break to promote The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, filming resumed on December 2, 2013. On December 14, 2013 shooting was being held at Marriott Marquis in Atlanta.[28] On December 18, shooting began at Caldwell Tanks in Newnan, Georgia.[29]
Philip Seymour Hoffman, who plays Plutarch Heavensbee, died February 2, 2014. At the time of his death, he had completed filming his scenes for Part 1, and had a week left of shooting for Part 2. Lionsgate released a statement stating that due to the majority of Hoffman’s scenes being completed, the release date for Part 2 will not be affected.[30][31] It was later announced that Hoffman will be digitally recreated for a major scene that included his character, one that Hoffman had left to shoot at the time of his death.[32][33] Some of his remaining dialogue was rewritten and given to other characters.[34]
On April 18, 2014, producer Nina Jacobson tweeted that filming in Atlanta had just wrapped up,[35] followed by a tweet by director Francis Lawrence on the next day about moving production to Europe.[36][37] It was announced that they would be filming battle scenes in Paris and at Berlin Tempelhof Airport in Berlin.[38][39] They started filming in the streets of Paris on May 7, where Lawrence and Hemsworth were spotted during the filming some scenes among the extras.[40]
On May 9, it was reported that filming was taking place in Noisy le Grand, Paris where Lawrence, Hemsworth, Hutcherson and Claflin were spotted on the set of recreating the world of Panem.[41] It is the same location where Brazil was filmed 30 years ago.[42]
By the end of May the cast and crew were taken to several places in Berlin and Brandenburg to shoot scenes for the movie. In Rüdersdorf, in Brandenburg the filmcrew was shooting scenes for District Eight in an old cement factory. Hemsworth hurt himself on the set and was brought to a doctor in Berlin Mitte.[43] Other scenes for District Two were shot at Berlin Tempelhof Airport, with Lawrence, Hemsworth and Hutcherson spotted.[44] In action to shoot some scenes with an amount of extras, a German casting agency was looking for 1,000 extras with foreign nationality or background and "lived faces" to shoot scenes in a studio at the Babelsberg Studios.[45]
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31.Jump up ^ Sullivan, Kevin P. (February 2, 2014). "'Hunger Games' Studio Reacts To Philip Seymour Hoffman Death". MTV. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
32.Jump up ^ O'Neil, Natalie (February 6, 2014). "‘Hunger Games’ to digitally recreate Hoffman". New York Post. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
33.Jump up ^ Lussier, Germain (February 7, 2014). "Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Work In ‘The Hunger Games: MockingJay Part 2′ Will Be Finished Digitially". /Film. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
34.Jump up ^ Sacks, Ethan (May 16, 2014). "Philip Seymour Hoffman's final scenes in 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2' won't be CGI, director says". Daily News. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
35.Jump up ^ "Just wrapped Atlanta tweet by Just wrapped Atlanta". twitter.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
36.Jump up ^ "Off to Europe! tweet by Francis Lawrence". twitter.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
37.Jump up ^ Berwah, Tanvi (19 April 2014). "‘Mockingjay’ filming wraps up in Atlanta; crew headed to Europe now". hunger-games.net. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
38.Jump up ^ CHRISTINE (21 April 2014). "‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ shoot moves to Europe". onlocationvacations.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
39.Jump up ^ Johnston, Raymond (20 April 2014). "Hunger Games shoot moves to Europe". praguepost.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
40.Jump up ^ MALEC, BRETT (7 May 2014). "Jennifer Lawrence Starts Filming Mockingjay as Liam Hemsworth Touches Down in Paris: See the Pics!". eonline.com. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
41.Jump up ^ PROSSER, CAROLINE (10 May 2014). "Jennifer Lawrence prepares her bow and arrow as Hunger Games filming continues in Paris". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
42.Jump up ^ "Tournage d’Hunger Games 3 à Noisy le Grand". filmgeek.fr. 9 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
43.Jump up ^ "Liam HemsworthHollywood-Star humpelt zum Doc". Bild.de. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
44.Jump up ^ "Dreharbeiten auf dem Tempelhofer Feld". Berliner-Zeitung.de. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
45.Jump up ^ ""Tribute von Panem" in Babelsberg - 1000 Komparsen gesucht". Morgenpost.de. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
External links[edit]
Official website
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 at the Internet Movie Database
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 at Rotten Tomatoes



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