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Danny Elfman to Score ‘Hunger Games’?

“The Hunger Games popped up, which seemed like a really interesting thing. Different — and different catches my attention in a way that’s like, ‘Oh, I can’t ever pass up a chance to do something different.’ So that deal’s not even closed, it may not even happen, but we’re well along with that.”
Danny Elfman’s recent Q&A at Buzzine. Thanks to The Hob for the info!
I Would be more than thrilled if this happened! How about the rest of you?
Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth Cast In The Hunger Games
THE HUNGER GAMES SNARES ITS PEETA AND GALE
Pivotal Roles In The Lionsgate® Film Based On Suzanne Collins’ Runaway Bestselling Novel Go To Talented Young Actors Josh Hutcherson And Liam Hemsworth
LOS ANGELES, CA, April 4, 2011- Lionsgate® and the filmmakers of THE HUNGER GAMES are pleased to announce that actor Josh Hutcherson (THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT) has been cast in the role of Peeta Mellark, with Liam Hemsworth (THE LAST SONG) joining the film in the role of Gale Hawthorne in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide smash hit novel. Both actors will star opposite Jennifer Lawrence, who it was recently announced will play heroine Katniss Everdeen. About The CharactersPeeta accompanies heroine Katniss Everdeen into the 74th annual Hunger Games as the male tribute chosen from their native District 12, the most remote and marginalized district of all the subjugated districts of Panem. At the outset of the Games, Peeta publicly confesses his longtime feelings for Katniss, setting up one of the most fascinating fictional rapports of all time with his supposed arena rival. Though Katniss and Gale have never had a romantic relationship, they share a transcendent bond, often of few words. When Katniss volunteers to participate in the 74th Annual Hunger Games in her younger sister’s stead, they both presume that bond will carry her far through the horrors she will face in the arena, and they each silently hope they’ll be reunited in safety on the other side of the ordeal. About The FilmTHE HUNGER GAMES will be directed by Gary Ross, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. Collins’ best-selling novel, which has over 3 million copies in print in the United States alone, is the first in a trilogy of science fiction/action novels which have developed a global following. “The Hunger Games” chronicles a dystopic Capitol which requires its twelve subjugated districts to pay tribute in the form of a teenage boy and girl, forced to participate in the annual “Hunger Games,” a fight-to-the-death live televised event. Katniss Everdeen’s little sister is chosen in the lottery to participate and Katniss volunteers to take her place. Although persevering through hardship is commonplace for Katniss, she must start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love in order to win the games and return home. The Hunger Games novel has been on the New York Timesbest seller list for over 100 consecutive weeks. Foreign rights for the book, published by Scholastic have been sold in 41 countries. Lionsgate will release “The Hunger Games” on March 23, 2012.
Lets try to stay optimistic in the comments, how do we fell about this news?
Possible Filming Dates and Location for ‘Hunger Games’
Production update for “THE HUNGER GAMES” –
COLOR FORCE / LUDUS PRODUCTIONS INC.
STATUS: May 23
LOCATION: Wilmington, North Carolina
PRODUCER: Nina Jacobson – Robin Bissell
WRITER: Billy Ray – Gary Ross
DIRECTOR: Gary Ross
LP: John Kilik
PM: Louise Rosner
CAST: Jennifer Lawrence
…. Working title “Artemis” / Release date March 23, 2012. / May 23 – August 3)
So that means “Artemis” (AKA Hunger Games) will begin shooting May 23 in Wilmington, North Carolina. This is from a good source but even so, information could change or be false. Either way, I am glade to here this news!
Source: Larry Richman , @larry411
Jennifer Lawrence Talks About Her ‘Hunger Games’ Audition
In one of her first interviews since landing the plum role of Katniss Everdeen, Jennifer called in to Ryan Seacrest’s radio show and opened up about the harrowing audition process.
“I did this really long improv with Gary Ross—the director—and it was the most terrifying thing of my life,” she said.While we now know Jennifer had nothing to worry about, she couldn’t help but doubt her performance at the time. “When I left, and when I heard it went well, I was like, ‘Are you serious?’ I had my heart in my throat the entire time. I haven’t been nervous at an audition in so long, but that one got me.”
We have a feeling Jennifer’s love for the series—she was a fan way before being offered the role—gave her extra motivation to kick major butt in the audition. “I read them a while ago and was obsessed with them, to put it lightly,” Jennifer admitted. “Hopefully we’re going to make a good movie.”
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