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Hunger Games - S. Collins
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Carrie (Care)
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Dec 22, 2010 06:55AM
Hahahaha, it sucks you in. :D
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Yeah, it is just kind of lingering in the back of my head. As the days pass, i love it more. I love books like that, they just won't stay out of your head!
Yay! Another convert. This time next year, it'll do what we always thought it could....Try to take over the world!
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The Maze Runner is another good series if you like THG.
I'll second Maze Runner and its sequel, Scorch Trials. Also Unwind.
Did anyone eles read that S. Collins is also helping to write the screen play for the Hunger Games movie?
She wrote it, and Billy Ray, a screenwriter, checked it, so It's pretty much coming from her mind, so fingers crossed it'll be as amazing as the books.
I loved this series. At first I was afraid that I wouldn't, but it did not take me long to get sucked in. **Spoilers**
I think the first book is my fav with Mocking Jay falling in last. Love them all, but one has to be on top. The second one I could not believe she and Peeta had to go back in. President Snow creeps me out. Parts of the second one and most of the third one had me so sad with either the characters I love dyine or the way Peeta had been brain washed. I am glad she ended up with him in the end though. It just would not have felt right after all they had been through if she had ended up with Gale. Saddened by the way it was decided though.
I would have to say that the 1st is my favorite too. I think it is because it was so "out there", you could hardly believe what you were reading. Everytime you thought the worst had happened you turned the page and read more horrible things.
I love the second one, though. It really upped the ante.
I agree, plus I love happy endings and felt like I got a good one at the end of the first book.
I read somewhere recently they're getting the guy that directed Pleasantville and and Seabiscuit...I'll think I'm okay with that. What do you all think?
Pleasantville is awesome! He's probably the best choice, because when he went in for the interview, he brought tapes of interviews he'd conducted with the fans, asking what the thought of the book, and what they thought Katniss should be.
He wants this to be great, just like the fans, so I'm loving him lately.
The role of Katniss has been cast for the movie.
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/report-jenni...
..Report: Jennifer Lawrence Cast As Katniss In 'The Hunger Games'
....Let "The Hunger Games" begin!
Academy-award nominee Jennifer Lawrence has been cast as Katniss Everdeen, the lead role in the screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling dystopia trilogy "The Hunger Games" according to The Wrap.
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The "Winter's Bone" actress has landed the coveted role in the movie that pits children against each other in a competitive duel to the death, reportedly beating out fellow Oscar nominees Hailee Steinfeld and Abigail Breslin.
"True Grit's" Hailee Steinfeld previously told Access Hollywood that she was hoping to be considered for the part.
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"That's... I mean... fingers are crossed," Hailee told Access . "Fingers crossed!"
Speculation continues on which young star will be cast as Katniss' closest ally from District 12, Peeta Mellark.
"Beastly" star Alex Pettyfer told Access that he met with producers about the role of Peeta.
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"Yes, but undecided yet, still [waiting] to see a script," Alex said.
E! Online reported this week that "Weeds" star Hunter Parrish is up for the part.
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Still other reports have mentioned Josh Hutcherson of the recent Oscar nominated film "The Kids Are All Right" for the role.
"The Hunger Games" will be produced by Lionsgate and directed by Gary Ross, and is slated to arrive in theaters on March 23, 2012.
A rep for the studio was not immediately available for comment when contacted by Access Hollywood .
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Oh, no! She did a good job in Winter's Bone, but I don't know if I can see her as Katniss. If they cast Pettyfer as Peeta, I will not be a happy camper.
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Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity wrote: "I was just talking about this in another group. Pettyfer would make a better Finnick. He doesn't fit the role of Peeta at all.She isn't how I imagined Katniss at all. Even with a spray tan t..."
Oh, Finnick would be a much better option for him.
As far as with Katniss, I think they went the safer route, but it's not like they were asking me, lol. I was also hoping for someone that was a bit more of a newcomer, someone that I could really picture as Katniss.
I imagine Katniss with an Appalachian look. I think that's how Collins describe her. It's a very distinctive look. Her district was in that area.
She doesn't look anything like Katniss, but I will wait to see how she does and how they transform her. I love Alex, but Peeta? Nope. Maybe if he did play Peeta they would make his role a bit better, like as in not so sappy. Sorry, I'm not a Peeta lover.
I haven't seen any of this girls movies, but I don't have the "oh no" that you guys do with her. She seems ok to me.But the guy for Peeta, no way!
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I don't think she's that bad, but I don't really remember what she's supposed to look like. I know my friend mentioned someone perrfect for Peeta, but I don't remember. >< I'll have to ask her.
Ed Speelers looks just like how I predicted Peeta to be, especially when he talks in Mockingjay. I don't know, he kinda has an edge to him in Mockingjay that he didn't have in the other books(which I had a vague description of him) and now, I see him exactly like Ed Speelers.
This is the first time I've ever been involved with a book so much that I actually care about the casting and the casting of all three leads makes me angry/sad/butthurt. I don't think ANY of them look like the characters and I'm disappointed that they had the chance to cast a minority/someone with a darker skintone than beige and didn't take it. This book has a massive fanbase and I highly doubt nobody would come to watch if their lead was a bit darker. But atleast Jennifer Lawrence casting is more justified since she is a good actrice (I haven't watch Winters Bone yet, but this is what people tell me). Also josh hutcherson is the only one who can pass for 16-18 and he would look so weird next to Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hensworth who both look about mid-twenties
I really wanted Hunter Parrish for Peeta :(
I really wanted Hunter Parrish for Peeta :(
I can't say that I'm thrilled with the casting either...were is the District 12 olive skin for Katniss and GaleZ, that's the guy in Weeds isn't it?
Looks like Rue and Thresh have been cast? (yes, I stole your link Mairead) :Phttp://www.facebook.com/thehungergame...
Tehehe, it's okay Stacia :D Elizabeth Banks could be good :) I always though Effie was older.
I think she could be good, but you're right, I thought she was older, too.
I think Rue and Thresh were good choices. I really wanted Kristin Chenowith for Effie because I also pictured her older, but Banks isn't the worst choice either. I can live with it.And Marvel/Glimmer have been cast.
I think the girl might have played Lily on All My Children a long time ago. If so, she played an autistic girl well, so her acting is not bad.
http://www.facebook.com/thehungergame...
Zuleika wrote: "This is the first time I've ever been involved with a book so much that I actually care about the casting and the casting of all three leads makes me angry/sad/butthurt. I don't think ANY of them l..."I wanted Hunter Parrish, too. From the first appearance Peeta made in the books that how I pictured him.
You're right, Stacia. It's the same girl. I like how they're doing the reveals, it's a lot of fun.
Angela wrote: "I can't say that I'm thrilled with the casting either...were is the District 12 olive skin for Katniss and Gale
Z, that's the guy in Weeds isn't it?"
Yep :)
I really like the casting of Effie
Z, that's the guy in Weeds isn't it?"
Yep :)
I really like the casting of Effie
Yep, that is totally the girl from All My children. and wow, Kristen Chenowith would have been perfect for Effie! But I have also loved Elizabeth Banks since she was on Scrubs (my favorite show of all time!).
I keep expecting Mairead to update here when she updates in the HG group, so I don't think to always check, but this is the cast for Prim.Willow Shields
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Ha, no, I just post as soon as I see something. It's not a job, it's just me being me. :)Yeah, I saw that yesterday and forgot to post it because I was going out, sorry. :)
I put it in the other group though
She's so cute. I think she'll make a great Prim.
She looks younger than I imagine Prim. But I can't remember exactly how old Prim is supposed to be.
Umm... and isn't her coloring kinda off? Thought district 12 was supposed to be kinda dark in complexion?
rim is meant to be 12, and Prim is meant to be small and cute, and I always picture her younger than 12, plus she looks like she and Jennifer could be related, so it's all good in the proverbial hood :D
She'll be able to play the vacant times really good.
John c. Reilly is in talks to play Haymitch. i can see him falling off the stage at the Reaping...could be good :D
Mairead wrote: "John c. Reilly is in talks to play Haymitch. i can see him falling off the stage at the Reaping...could be good :D"
He would be great!
District 7! http://www.facebook.com/thehungergame...
Slowly but surely, Panem is being pieced together.
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Possible reaping dress?
Josh as Peeta
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