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Finished With 'The Hunger Games'? Read This Next
Scholastic
If you cried a little after you realized there were no books left to read in "The Hunger Games" trilogy after "Mockingjay," we've found something that will wipe those tears away.
The staff at the Lawrence Public Library in Lawrence, Kan. have created a nifty infographic to help you figure out what to read in your post-"Hunger Games" slump. Simply choose what you're looking for in the book — be it fantasy, environmental disasters or arranged marriages — and follow the path to your next perfect read. Get More »
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| Source: Lawrence Public Library
Racism Rears Ugly Head in 'Hunger Games' Tweets
Lionsgate
On the heels of "The Hunger Games"' record-smashing debut at the box office, some truly disturbing but sadly unsurprising news has emerged on what some fans have been complaining about the movie on Twitter.
According to the Tumblr page Hunger Games Tweets, a crop of racist remarks concerning the film's diverse cast -- particularly aimed at the characters Rue (Amandla Stenberg) and Thresh (Dayo Okeniyi) -- began appearing in the Twitterverse over the weekend.
"Why does rue have to be black not gonna lie kinda ruined the movie," tweeted one clueless fan, because obviously any black character that elicits sympathy and love is bound to ruin a racist's day at the movies. Get More »
Suzanne Collins: 'The Hunger Games' Movie Is 'Rich and Powerful'
Lionsgate
With less than a month to go until "The Hunger Games" hits theaters, Suzanne Collins has officially given the film adaptation her authorial stamp of approval.
Collins took to Facebook today to pen a letter to her faithful "Hunger Games" readers, saying "I'm really happy with how [the movie] turned out. I feel like the book and the film are individual yet complementary pieces that enhance one another.
"The film opens up the world beyond Katniss' point of view, allowing the audience access to the happenings of places like the Hunger Games control room and President Snow's rose garden, thereby adding a new dimension to the story." Get More »
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| Source: Scholastic's Hunger Games Facebook Page
The True Heroine of 'The Hunger Games': Suzanne Collins
Scholastic
Katniss Everdeen may be the star of the world famous "Hunger Games" series of books from author Suzanne Collins, but there's a new heroine taking the spotlight in an upcoming comic book: Collins herself.
And MTV Geek has the exclusive first look.
You can now check out the first pages of the brand new comic book biography "FAME: Suzanne Collins," which not so coincidentally is scheduled to arrive in stores the same day that the "Hunger Games" film adaptation hits theaters, March 23. So check it out -- and discover the secrets of the woman behind the Girl on Fire.
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| Source: MTV Geek
Simon Beaufoy Turns Up the Heat on the 'Hunger Games' Sequel
Scholastic
"Twilight" is so last year.
OK, maybe not, but Hollywood always has its eye peeled for the next big thing — and right now, that's shaping up to be "Hunger Games," the franchise based on Suzanne Collins' bestselling young-adult novels about a nationally televised battle in which teens compete to the death.
Though the first installment won't hit theaters until March 23, the sequel is already in the works. Word around Tinseltown is that Simon Beaufoy, the scribe behind two little films you may have heard of called "Slumdog Millionaire" and "127 Hours," has started the script for "Catching Fire." Beaufoy is tapping away at his MacBook (just a guess) under the supervision of Gary Ross, the director behind the first "Hunger Games" movie who is also set to direct the sequel, The Wrap reports. Get More »
'Hunger Games' Sequel Catches Fire With New Release Date
Scholastic
Fans of Suzanne Collins' wildly popular "Hunger Games" trilogy have been scrabbling for information on the upcoming Hollywood adaptation for months.
But while the first "Hunger Games" movie is still being filmed, it looks as though fans are about to have a whole new topic to occupy their time: speculation about the adaptation of the second book, "Catching Fire."
Yes, move over, "Hunger Games," because "Catching Fire" is burning up the internet after today's surprise announcement that "Catching Fire" will be released on November 22, 2013. Get More »
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More 'Hunger Games' Casting! Meet the Tributes From District 4
IMDb
Casting news continues to pour in for "The Hunger Games."
While there's still two big characters to be named -- Where's our Cinna and President Snow? -- the wider world of Panem is beginning to take shape as district tributes are cast.
Today we met the tributes of District 4 thanks to the Games' official Facebook Page. District 4's Tribute Boy will be played by Ethan Jamieson, and the Tribute Girl will be played by Tara Macken. Get More »
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'Hunger Games' Fans: Read This to Learn Who Gary Ross Is
Scholastic
The buzz is seriously heating up surrounding the upcoming adaptation of the hit Suzanne Collins book "The Hunger Games," and the latest name to set the internet on fire is none other than Gary Ross himself. Gary Ross!
Okay, okay, you can stop Googling now, we'll tell you just who the hell Ross is: he's the respected director of movies like "Seabiscuit" and "Pleasantville," both of which were nominated for multiple Academy Awards. And while those films might not immediately scream "Katniss Everdeen" to you, it's apparently enough for Lionsgate, as Variety is reporting that Ross was making the rounds at their American Film market party to chat people up regarding the movie. Get More »
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| Source: Variety
Major Directors Hungry for 'Hunger Games'
Scholastic
With both the "Twilight" teens set to say ta-ta and the "Harry Potter" kids heading out of Hogwarts, Hollywood is readying another wildly popular sci-fi book series for the big screen: "The Hunger Games" trilogy.
Gary Ross ("Seabiscuit"), Sam Mendes ("Revolutionary Road"), and David Slade ("The Twilight Saga: Eclipse") are all vying to direct Lionsgate's adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling novels, according to Deadline.
The books follow 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, a tough-cookie teen who lives in a post-apocalyptic world and is forced to compete in the Hunger Games, a government-sponsored reality show in which she faces off against other youngsters in a bloody battle to the death. Get More »
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| Source: Deadline
