Official Lionsgate Press Release For Ticket Sales and LA Camp Out
Feb 22nd
Below is the full press release from Lionsgate regarding advanced ticket sales and the camp out at the Nokia Theater. New information has been highlighted in bold:
Wednesday, February 22, 2012- Today marks an exciting milestone in the lead up to the release of THE HUNGER GAMES: Movie tickets are now available for purchase online http://www.
thehungergamesmovie.com/ .index2.html Additionally, all fans who purchase tickets online will receive a unique code to redeem in the iTunes store for a free download of a select track from the upcoming album “THE HUNGER GAMES”: Songs From District 12 And Beyond.” The track is “Tomorrow Will Be Kinder” by The Secret Sisters, a hauntingly beautiful duet by the real-life sisters that was written especially for the film’s companion album. More information about the companion album and its full track list is available here
Lionsgate has also confirmed that 400 lucky fans will be admitted to the World Premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES on Monday, March 12th at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater at LA Live. Guidelines for fans who wish to camp on site at “THE HOB” in hopes of securing tickets and participating in the red carpet excitement have been posted here
Fans who can’t make the trip to Los Angeles will still have an opportunity to watch all the excitement LIVE from the red carpet of the world premiere. Yahoo!, the premiere digital media company, will be the official live broadcast partner and the show, in addition to exclusive content from the event, will be viewable on Yahoo! Movies at http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/
the-hunger-games/ to its audience of more than 46.1 million global users.Another opportunity for fans to meet the cast will come in the form of a national mall tour during the month of March. RSVP for the events here to set a reminder! http://on.fb.me/HGEvents
About THE HUNGER GAMES
Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains.
Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
THE HUNGER GAMES is directed by Gary Ross, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 23.5 million copies in print in the United States alone, has developed a massive global following.
Lionsgate will release THE HUNGER GAMES on March 23, 2012.
To experience The Hunger Games online, please visit:
Official Website: http://www.
thehungergamesmovie.com/ Official YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/
thehungergamesmovie Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/
thehungergamesmovie Official Twitter Page: http://twitter.com/
thehungergames Capitol Couture: www.capitolcouture.pn
Win a Signed Effie Poster from Elizabeth Banks Herself!
Feb 22nd
Have you started collecting the Hunger Games character posters yet? Well, Elizabeth Banks thinks that every great collection should start with her character, Effie Trinket. What’s more, she is giving one away through her website. Even better? It’s signed!
It’s a pretty simple contest to enter. All you have to do is sign up on her official website then leave a comment on the contest post saying what scene you hope made it to the film. It’s that easy! Here are the rules straight from the website:
In honor of the tix going on sale today, I’m hosting a quickfire contest! To enter, you gotta be a member so sign up here. Then, all you have to do to enter to WIN is leave a comment telling me your favorite scene in the book that you hope made it into the movie. It’s that simple. The contest ends Friday at 5pm PST so spread the word and tell your friends to enter! The prize? Oh yeah. You’ll get a personalized, autographed Effie character slash Hunger Games poster signed by me (I’m Effie!). You can start your collection of all of the character posters with Effie! That will be free and signed!
Sounds great, doesn’t it? To reiterate what she said: the contest ends Friday (February 24) at 5am PST, so enter while you can! Who wants the Effie poster, personalized and signed? You do!
To enter the contest, check out the entry page here on Elizabeth’s website.
EDIT: We are also pleased to announce that this contest is OPEN for international fans! That’s right– no matter where you live, you can still win! Seems like the odds are in your favor, eh?
The Hunger Games World Premiere Red Carpet Event Will Be Livestreamed on Yahoo!
Feb 22nd
Earlier Lionsgate revealed the camping details for the World Premiere of The Hunger Games film at LA’s Nokia Theater. Now, they have also released details on a livestream event for fans who are unable to make the trek to red carpet.
Fans who can’t make the trip to Los Angeles will still have an opportunity to watch all the excitement LIVE from the red carpet of the world premiere from Yahoo! Live red carpet event
The livestream is set to air from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm PT (8:30pm – 11:00 pm ET). Will you be watching?
Details on Camping Out For the Los Angeles Hunger Games Premiere on March 12th!
Feb 22nd
Do you plan on camping out for the Hunger Games premiere at the Nokia Theater on March 12th? Not only will you get to camp out but YOU MAY GET TO SEE THE MOVIE.
Lionsgate has set up a spot in the plaza of LA Live where fans can camp out for the premiere. Camping starts at 8am on Sunday March 11th and wristbands will go to the first 400 fans in line. Check out the details the official Hunger Games Movie Facebook has posted about camping out:
In celebration of The Hunger Games world premiere at the Nokia Theater at LA Live we invite you to THE HOB.
THE HOB will be the designated headquarters for all Premiere fan activity!
Overnight camping will be allowed in designated areas of the Nokia Plaza beginning on Sunday, March 11th a
t 8:00 AM PST.Camping before that time won’t be allowed, and the location and start of the official fan camp line will be established by The Hunger Games event security SEM.Wristbands will be distributed to the first 400 fans on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must be present to receive your individual wrist band. The bands will reserve your space in the Red Carpet fan viewing area and also a theater seat in the World Premiere of the film with the cast. The wristbands must be worn by all fans until the premiere is over, and any wristband that has been tampered with or removed will be invalidated.
*RSVP and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND A VALID FORM OF ID IS MANDATORY UPON CHECK-IN
Please see rules and regulations for more details.
Find out more at The Hunger Games Official Facebook page.
You can register (and get more details) HERE.
UPDATED 2/22:
Here are the official rules and regulations for the camping area:
On Sunday, March 11th, at 6.00 AM PST the NOKIA PLAZA will be transformed into a Fan Campsite, called The Hob, for the first 400 fans who wish to stay overnight to secure access to the Premiere’s Red Carpet and Screening. Throughout the 24 hours we will be entertaining diehard fans with various activities.
If you wish to camp overnight in hopes of viewing arrivals and securing tickets to the premiere itself, overnight camping will be allowed in designated areas of the Nokia Plaza beginning on Sunday, March 11th at 6.00 AM PST. Camping before that time won’t be allowed, and the location and start of the official fan camp line will be established by The Hunger Games event security SEM. Fans who wish to camp in The Hob will be required to register online beforehand at (XX) and provide proof of registration and I.D. at check in.
If you are one of the 400 fans to be admitted to The Hob you will receive a special wristband and designated area within the campsite.
Wristbands will be distributed to the first 400 fans on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must be present to receive your individual wrist band. The bands will reserve your space in the Red Carpet fan viewing area and also a theatre seat in the World Premiere of the film with the cast. The wristbands must be worn by all fans until the premiere is over, and any wristband that has been tampered with or removed will be invalidated.
On Monday March 12th at 6.00 AM PST the 400 Fans who received wristbands and camped overnight will be given a return call time and meeting location to gain access to the Red Carpet Arrivals and pick up their Theatre Tickets from Fan Will Call.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSOLUTELY NO CAMERA’S, CELL PHONES or BLACKBERRY’S WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE THEATER. ALL OF THESE ITEMS MUST BE CHECKED BEFORE ENTERING THE THEATER.Insert paragraph about where / how to register to camp in advance
Below is a partial list of rules and conduct guidelines for fans who wish to camp:
• Only Standard Sized Pop Tents will be allowed (4′x4′ [16 sq. ft.] or less. No oversized tents, staked tents, etc., due to limited space)
• Absolutely no drugs or alcohol are allowed on the premises
• No open flames will be allowed on site, so fans shouldn’t plan on cooking while camping
• No horseplay or harassment of other fans will be allowed
• No amplified music will be allowed (all music devices must be used with a headset or earphones)
• Smoking will be allowed in designated areas only, outside of the NOKIA Plaza boundaries
• Fans are responsible for their own property. LA Live, SEM nor Lionsgate is responsible for any lost or stolen items
• Everyone please pick up after themselves. A fine will be enforced for anyone who litters on Nokia or LA City property
• Please only use the restrooms designated for fans
• Guests must follow the rules and directions of L.A. LIVE Management/Lionsgate Security at all timesWe look forward to welcoming all fans to our premiere experience, and to sharing THE HUNGER GAMES with the world, beginning on March 12th!
Do you plan on camping out? Let us know in the comments!
Jackie Emerson Talks School, Role Models, and Foxface’s Name
Feb 22nd
Our Foxface, Jackie Emerson, sat down with the Huffington Post to talk about a variety of topics. Here is a peek at the interview!
Has there been a lot of buzz at your school since you’ve come back from filming the movie?
Everyone has just been really supportive. My friends have just been fabulous because they’re just as excited as I am! I’m such a huge fan… It’s just a crazy idea that I could even be part of this.Are people treating you differently in classes? Do you think things will get crazier when March rolls around?
I don’t know, I guess we’ll see. Ask me that question in a couple of months and I’ll let you know!
While on the topic of role models, Jennifer Lawrence (our Katniss!) came up on the list.
You’ve mentioned that [Jennifer Lawrence] is just like Katniss in real life — what about her do you think is so Katniss-like?
One of the things I admire about Katniss so much is that she’s the rare, strong female character leading a book. You don’t get a lot of those. And Jen is such a strong female person! [laughs] Okay, that came out weirdly, but she’s very self-possessed, she’s so talented, and really funny. She had this quote in a magazine where she talks about Oscar season and how she felt like she was being pinched and prodded and was trying on all these different clothes and stuff, and that’s exactly how Katniss feels in all of the Capitol scenes, you know? [Jen] is so down-to-earth and Katniss is very down-to-earth, as well. I don’t know think anyone could have played it better.
Then, of course, there is the matter of Foxface’s real name.
Question from one of our Twitter followers, @Wave_Disrtict4: What is Foxface’s real name?
Oh, I can’t tell! It’s something I came up with when I was doing character work.That’s so fun! You got to make up the name?
Yeah! I think that’s the coolest part about being able to play her: There’s not a lot of information about her in the book. I really got to have a field day. [Ed Note: The name is not actually mentioned in the movie: It was part of the character portfolio that Jackie put together in preparation for the film.]
Finally, Jackie is asked if she talked to Suzanne Collins about Foxface’s name.
No… I hope she doesn’t hate me! I’ve just been trying to keep it to myself for now, and then maybe after the movie comes out, I’ll tell people.
It’s a very interesting interview, especially on the point that Foxface’s real name will not revealed in the film. This contradicts previous reports saying Jackie knew the name and it would be revealed in the movie. According to this interview, the name is not the “official” one as written into the script by Suzanne Collins, rather, a personal creation by Jackie to further develop her character. Hopefully this clears up some confusion!
What do you think of the full interview, as can be read here? Let us know in the comments!
Hot Topic ‘Hunger Games’ Merchandise Begins Shipping Today + Get a Coupon Code
Feb 22nd
Today is a big, big day! Not only are advance tickets for The Hunger Games Film on sale, but also Hot Topic has many of their fantastic Hunger Games merchandise in stock and ready to ship to you. T-shirts, notebooks, backpacks, the infamous Mockingjay pin and more, all are waiting to be sent your way.
Filling up your cart? Be sure to use coupon code HTAFEB550 at checkout to save $5 off your order of $50 or more! Available for a limited time only.
While your there take a look at the Capitol Colours Collection and Hunger Games Companion Album and Score all available for preorder.
What Hunger Games Swag are you picking up? Let us know in the comments. 
Advance Movie Tickets for The Hunger Games Available Now!
Feb 22nd
It’s officially 30 days til The Hunger Games, and now you can purchase your advance tickets to the film online.
For online purchases check out:
- Fandango: Between 2/22 to 4/23, anyone who purchases a Hunger Games ticket on Fandango will receive a free song download from The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond on iTunes.
- Movietickets.com
- Moviefone
If those sites do not list a cinema close to you, be sure to check our your local theater chain’s website to see if they too are offering advanced sales.
Please note, it is up to the individual theaters when they wish to put the tickets up for sale, so if you don’t see yours listed, keep checking back. If you have any questions, you can also contact your theater to get more information on advanced sales.
Happy Ticket Hunting!
“Detention” with Josh Hutcherson Finds Release, Theaters
Feb 22nd
Whomever is keeping up with Josh Hutcherson’s film career will be familiar with “Detention,” described as involving a slasher-film killer on the loose, resulting in possible suspects being held in detention on the day of the prom. Josh Hutcherson, our Peeta, stars as a hipster named Clapton.
This film originally debuted at SXSW in Austin, Texas in March of 2011. It has received various awards and accolades, but has, until now, lacked a widespread release. Well, as of yesterday, that has changed.
The official release date is April 13, 2012, a week earlier than the previously rumored date. AMC theaters across the country will be carrying the film– however, they all seem to be located in major cities, such as Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Seattle. (A full list is available here and includes what theaters in each city will carry the film.)
In addition to now having a release date, “Detention” also has an official website! DetentionMovie.com has pages for the trailer, cast and crew, reviews, and more! For anyone uncertain about seeing the film, it has information on the plot and ratings for the squeamish.
Below, we have included a clip of “Detention” featuring Josh for your consideration. As a warning, it does include a smidge of crude language, so do not watch if you are easily offended. (No worries, though, no blood and gore here!)
That was Josh Hutcherson as Clapton in “Detention.” The official website also has a full trailer for the film, or international fans can view it here on youtube.
What do you think of all the “Detention” news? Does it look like a film you’d be interested in seeing? I know I’ll be checking it out once it hits theaters April 13th!
Official YouTube for ‘The Hunger Games’ Transformed into ‘Capitol TV’
Feb 22nd
While making a routine stop on YouTube last night, we noticed that the Official YouTube Channel for The Hunger Games had undergone a major transformation. It seems to have been completely immersed into the world of the Games as it is now dubbed Capitol TV, showcasing videos that are officially sanctioned by the government of Panem (aka trailers and tv spots)..
There is also a way for Citizens to have their video featured as well, just tag your upload with CapitolTV and it may appear on one of the pages of the District Citizen Reel.
And of course the page also features a link to the ever present Capitol.PN. So, citizens can keep track of the official activities of Panem.
We say it again and again, but we absolutely love the immersive strategies Lionsgate has taken promoting the film to fans and newcomers alike. What do you think about the Capitol taking over YouTube? Let us know in the comments.
Advertisements for ‘The Hunger Games’ Featured on YouTube, Yahoo Movies, and more
Feb 22nd
Just after midnight EST last night, advertisements for The Hunger Games began to take over the web. Large scale advertisements have appeared on YouTube, Yahoo Movies, Fandango, Moviefone and more. Here are just a few screen captures of what we’ve seen.
YouTube’s spot has to be our favorite. It is an animated ad, that starts with a flaming mocking on the left and then slowly morphs into this view.
Once complete, it changes yet again to this trailer version view.
More after the jump…
