Photo gallery: Stills from “The Hunger Games”
Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games."
“Hunger Games” Week continues here at BAM’s Blog, and we’re getting so close to the movie’s opening, which will come with great excitement and fanfare at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
Yes, that’s tonight!
“Hunger Games” Week on BAM’s Blog will culminate Friday when I post my review of the eagerly awaited “The Hunger Games” soundtrack, plus my review of the hotly anticipated film. I’ll be attending a midnight screening courtesy of the Harkins Bricktown Theatres in order to partake in the full “Hunger Games” fan experience.
To tide us over until we actually settle into those theater seats and see Suzanne Collins’ incredible story played out on the big screen, feast your eyes on a few of my favorite stills from the movie, fellow “Hunger Games” fans:
Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and her best friend/hunting partner Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth) spend time in the woods outside District 12.
Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) introduces Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) as the District 12 Tribute at the reaping for the 74th annual Hunger Games.
District 12 Tribute Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) waits for the Hunger Games to start.
Seneca Crane (Wes Bentley), Head Gamemaker for the 74th annual Hunger Games, watches the action.
District 12 Tributes Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) get ready to make their grand entrance at the 74th Hunger Games.
Katniss' stylist Cinna (Lenny Kravitz) prepares to make her the "Girl on Fire."
Video: Ella Mae Bowen’s “Girl on Fire,” inspired by “The Hunger Games”
It’s “Hunger Games” Week here on BAM’s Blog, and the excitement isn’t just reserved for the movie. On Tuesday, the soundtrack “The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond” was released.
Produced by 12-time Grammy-winning soundtrack guru T Bone Burnett, the album features an eclectic lineup of 17 new and exclusive tracks by many of music’s top artists, including Tishomingo country music star Miranda Lambert and her Pistol Annies, Taylor Swift, The Civil Wars, Arcade Fire, Kid Cudi, Maroon 5, The Decemberists and more.
I had the chance to talk last week to vintage country-folk duo Secret Sisters about contributing to the soundtrack. Look for my interview with them as well as my review of the soundtrack Friday here at BAM’s Blog, on NewsOK and in the Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
But the soundtrack won’t include “Girl on Fire,” which 16-year-old country artist Ella Mae Bowen penned with her producer Seth Bolt of the band Needtobreathe after reading and getting inspired by “The Hunger Games” books, according to EW.com. Bowen was among the many artists invited to submit songs for “Hunger Games” soundtrack consideration, and her song is really ethereal and beautiful but didn’t make the cut.
Still, Bowen, who is working on her debut album for Big Machine Records, decided to release a lyrics video and home video of the song for “Hunger Games” fans to enjoy.
“The Hunger Games,” the first film based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling dystopian book series for young adults, opens in theaters just after midnight on Friday.
That’s tonight!
-BAM
Wednesday Video Spotlight: “Hunger Games” clip countdown
It’s “Hunger Games” Week here at BAM’s Blog, and we’re counting down the moments until one of the most anticipated movies of the year opens at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
In preparation for the opening of the first movie based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling book trilogy, feast your eyes one more time on these tantalizing clips from “The Hunger Games”:
-BAM
Wednesday Video Spotlight: “The Hunger Games” cast interviews
“Hunger Games” Week continues here at BAM’s Blog, where we’re counting down the minutes until the opening of one of the most anticipated films of the year at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
In this Wednesday Video Spotlight, check out these cast interviews with members of the cast of “The Hunger Games,” including Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland and Wes Bentley.
-BAM
Wednesday Video Spotlight: “The Muppets” “Hunger Games” parody trailer
In honor of Tuesday’s release of “The Muppets” on DVD and Blu-ray, the lovably witty felt friends have released a new parody trailer titled “Feel the Hunger.”
The trailer is spoofing this week’s hotly anticipated release of “The Hunger Games,” the first book based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling dystopian trilogy.
Since it’s “Hunger Games Week” here on BAM’s Blog, enjoy the Muppets’ latest hilarious parody.
-BAM
New releases for March 20, 2012: “Hunger Games” soundtrack, “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “The Muppets” and more
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson in "The Hunger Games"
It’s “Hunger Games” Week here on BAM’s Blog, and the excitement for the movie continues with today’s eagerly awaited release of the soundtrack “The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond.”
Produced by 12-time Grammy-winning soundtrack guru T Bone Burnett, the album features an eclectic lineup of 17 new and exclusive tracks by many of music’s top artists, including Tishomingo country music star Miranda Lambert and her Pistol Annies, Taylor Swift, The Civil Wars, Arcade Fire, Kid Cudi, Maroon 5, The Decemberists and more.
I had the chance to talk to vintage country-folk duo Secret Sisters about contributing to the soundtrack. Look for my interview with them as well as my review of the soundtrack Friday here at BAM’s Blog, on NewsOK and in the Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
“The Hunger Games,” the first film based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling dystopian book series for young adults, opens in theaters at midnight Friday.
On the topic of movies, the fun comeback film “The Muppets,” Oklahoma City actor James Marsden’s Easter-theme family flick “Hop,” the excellent, slow-burning espionage thriller “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” and director David Fincher’s adaptation of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” one of my top 10 favorite films of 2011, all are new on DVD and Blu-ray today.
To read my Blu-ray review of “The Muppets,” click here, and look for my interview with music supervisor Bret McKenzie, who won an Oscar for writing the film’s power ballad “Man or Muppet,” on Wednesday.
Here is a list of new CDs, DVDs and books, from Amazon.com, VideoETA.com and BarnesandNoble.com:
CDs
Various Artists, “The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond.”
The Shins, “Port of Morrow.”
Esperanza Spalding, “Radio Music Society” (Deluxe Edition CD/DVD).
Melanie Fiona, “The MF Life.”
Brad Mehldau, “Ode.”
George Winston, “Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions 2: A Louisiana Wetlands Benefit.”
Casey James, “Casey James.”
DVDs
Carnage
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Hop
The Muppets
The Sitter
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
The B-52s: With the Wild Crowd Live in Athens
B.B. King: Live at Royal Albert Hall
Batman The Brave & the Bold: Season 2, Part 2
Books
Stay Close by Harlan Coben
Phantom (Alex Hawke Series #7) by Ted Bell
Some Assembly Required: A Journal of My Son’s First Son by Anne Lamott
Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer
Force of Nature by C. J. Box
The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide by Rick Riordan
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
Born to Darkness by Suzanne Brockmann
-BAM
Video: Jennifer Lawrence channels Katniss Everdeen at “Hunger Games” Berlin premiere
It’s “Hunger Games” Week here on BAM’s Blog leading up to the 12:01 a.m. Friday opening of the eagerly awaited film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling dystopian novel.
Jennifer Lawrence took a fashion cue from Katniss Everdeen at “The Hunger Games” premiere in Germany, donning a blazing red Marchesa dress that resembles the “Girl on Fire” gown that her character wears to leave an unforgettable impression on viewers of the televised death match she volunteers to fight through.
Elizabeth Banks, who plays Effie Trinket in the hotly anticipated film, also wore a fiery red dress with a nod to her flamboyant character.
See both dresses – plus hear Taylor Swift’s “Eyes Open,” one of the songs from the soundtrack, which I’ll be reviewing this week – in this video:
-BAM
Photo gallery: “Hunger Games” movie premieres
Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the world premiere of "The Hunger Games" on Monday, March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles. Already surrounded with an anticipation matching the 'Twilight' franchise, 'The Hunger Games' opens in theaters at 12:01 a.m. Friday. (AP Photo)
Jennifer Lawrence attends the premiere of The Hunger Games in Paris, Thursday, March 15, 2012 (AP Photo)
From left, Josh Hutcherson, Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth arrive at the world premiere of "The Hunger Games" on Monday, March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)
It’s “Hunger Games” Week here on BAM’s Blog, and with this photo gallery we’re tipping our collective hats to the hard-working cast of “The Hunger Games,” who’ve literally traveled around the world in the past week and looked fabulous doing it.
Check out these Associated Press photos of “Hunger Games” stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Elizabeth Banks, along with soundtrack contributors Miranda Lambert and Pistol Annies, walking the red carpet at “The Hunger Games” premieres in Los Angeles, London and Paris. To see a video of Lawrence wearing a fantastic red Marchesa dress on the red carpet in Berlin, Germany, click here.
From left, Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe, of musical group Pistol Annies, arrive at the world premiere of "The Hunger Games" on Monday March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)
Australia actors Chris Hemsworth, left, and Liam Hemsworth, who are brothers, arrive at 'The Hunger Games' UK film premiere at the O2 arena in London, Wednesday, March 14, 2012. (AP Photo)
Jennifer Lawrence signs autographs at the world premiere of "The Hunger Games" on Monday, March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)
Video: Miranda Lambert & Pistol Annies talk “Hunger Games” soundtrack, “The Voice”
It’s “Hunger Games” Week here on BAM’s Blog, and we’re kicking off with this video of country music star and Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert and her Pistol Annies’ cohorts talking about their song on the soundtrack.
Lambert and bandmates Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe read Suzanne Collins’ best-selling dystopian novels and discovered they all had something in common with protagonist Katniss Everdeen. The wrote their song “Run Daddy Run” based on the books and then pitched it to T Bone Burnett, who produced “The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond.”
In addition, Lambert talks briefly about serving as a guest adviser for her husband Blake Shelton’s team on the hit reality TV show “The Voice,” which continues on the way to determining a Season 2 champ at 7 tonight on NBC.
Perhaps channeling the spirit of Katniss, Lambert will bring her “On Fire” tour to Tulsa’s BOK Center on April 12. For more information, go to www.bokcenter.com.
-BAM
“Hunger Games” Week on BAM’s Blog!
One of the most anticipated films of the year, “The Hunger Games” opens at 12:01 a.m. Friday, and in honor of this momentous occasion, I’m declaring it “Hunger Games” Week here on BAM’s Blog!
Throughout the week, I’ll be posting stories, photos and videos every day designed to satisfy fans’ appetite for “Hunger Games” info.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the first film based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling young adult book trilogy is tracking to score a $100 million or better opening and could even best last fall’s $138.1 million opening for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1,” which earned the fifth-best debut of all time domestically.
“Hunger Games” Week on BAM’s Blog will culminate Friday when I post my review of the eagerly awaited “The Hunger Games” soundtrack, plus my review of the hotly anticipated film. I’ll be attending a midnight screening courtesy of the Harkins Bricktown Theatres in order to partake in the full “Hunger Games” fan experience.
To maximize your “Hunger Games” Week experience, follow me on Twitter @BAMOK and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/brandybammcdonnell.
Hopefully, the world will be watching.
-BAM
