The Hunger Games

[TroyTheAverage]

Distributor: Lionsgate
Release Date: 2012-03-23
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, Isabelle Fuhrman, Donald Sutherland, Lenny Kravitz
Directed by: Gary Ross
Produced by: Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilikv
Written by: Gary Ross

Plot Synopsis: 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 “Tributesâ€￾ 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.

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[Kross Rhodes]

This film looks boss. I'm definitely gonna see it in theaters. The futuristic Gladiators angle has a certain appeal IMO.

 

[Cyrus Riddle]

The books are pretty good as well. I will definitely go check out the film.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

The books are pretty good as well. I will definitely go check out the film.

This is based off books? Interesting. They seem to be adapting lots of books to film these days.

 

[Cyrus Riddle]

Yeah, the first book is titled the same as the movie...there are 4 or 5 books total I believe, so I would expect to see more movies continuing off of the first as long as the first is successful enough.

There have been a lot of books to movies...since Harry Potter and Twilight have done so well, why not try to get a slice of the pie with another book.

 

[TroyTheAverage]

They already have 2 sequels lined up and possibly a 3rd and 4th sequel.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

They already have 2 sequels lined up and possibly a 3rd and 4th sequel.

If this one lives up to the expectations, I'd be down for sequels.

 

[Sabretooth]

There's only three books. Hunger games, catching fire, and mockingjay

 

[TroyTheAverage]

Well then they are going beyond the books. I've never read them or heard about them. Either way, they plan on making a lot of money with them.

 

[Fuji Vice]

This is based off books? Interesting. They seem to be adapting lots of books to film these days.

To be fair they've always been big on turning books into film. Some of the earliest movies were based on Shakespeare's works and American fiction. Can't say I'm stoked about this but I'll give it a chance.

 

[Wangman Page]

This looks sweet to me. Can't wait for this one. By the way Triler #2

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[Kross Rhodes]

Yeah dude, this movie looks incredible. I may actually be looking forward to this more than any of the supposed blockbusters.

 

[Wangman Page]

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2012 — IMAX Corporation and Lionsgate today announced that Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games, the first installment of the trilogy based on Suzanne Collins’ bestselling novels, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® format and released in IMAX® digital theatres in North America day-and-date on Friday, March 23, 2012. The film will have a limited one week engagement in IMAX theatres.

Written and directed by Gary Ross and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik, The Hunger Games: The IMAX Experience stars Academy-award® nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novels have already developed a massive global following, with more than 23.5 million print copies in the United States alone.

“With this news, the release of The Hunger Games has truly become an epic event,” said Lionsgate’s Joe Drake. “The Hunger Games and IMAX are a match made in heaven – fans love this book because its world is so vividly imagined and seeing the film in IMAX will make them feel as if they have landed right in the middle of the action. It is the ideal way for fans to experience this film for the first time.”

“The Hunger Games is one of the most popular properties in recent memory and we’re excited to offer this passionate fan base the opportunity to experience this exciting adventure in the most immersive way,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “We’re proud to kick off our relationship with Lionsgate around this highly anticipated film that will make a strong addition to our 2012 film slate.”

The IMAX release of The Hunger Games will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

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.

It now seems it will be in a one week IMAX release now as well.

 

[Castiel]

You know I had not really checked anything out on it until today but I kept hearing so much hype for this... so I finally watched a trailer and man does it look good. I checked out the cast and for the most part it's phenomenal (overlooking a few)! Really excited for this!

 

[Sabretooth]

I'm going to see this movie tonight. I'm excited as fuck.