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Many thanks to the Official Hunger Games facebook for the sites and dates.
All updated news is posted below.
Suzanne Collins answers questions about the trilogy, some of which many fans have been discussing about for a very long time. Watch the video to learn more about the great authour, Suzanne Collins, and what goes on in her mind!
As of today, August 31st 2010, HungerGamesTrilogy.com turns two years old! We have had an exceptional two years filled with the extreme fun and suspense that Suzanne Collins' books have brought to us, and we are so grateful to her for writing such an enthralling series. Thank you so much to our loyal members and hard-working staff who have made our site the place it is today.
Entertainment Weekly hosts a poll for casting choices in the coming Hunger Games movie. Please note, the choices in their polls are not necessarily actors being considered for the roles, only popular selections amongst fans.
TIME mentions Mockingjay on its Short List of Things to Do for the week of August 27th. Included is a small description of Mockingjay:
Trades.com is hosting a contest to win Hunger Games Slap Bracelets! They have a Mockingjay pattern, as well as one that says "The girl who was on fire."
Literary Musings has a review up on Mockingjay! In the honest opinion piece, Dan Goodman makes a special note on how Mockingjay takes the series to a different level. To read the entire review, click here!
Our site is holding a contest for this unique Muttation Claw Necklace, made by our very own StrictlyTopSecret. Write a few paragraphs on what you think the cruelest aspect of the Games is, and it could be yours! The deadline is September 4th, 2010.
In this new video, Suzanne Collins answers five questions about The Hunger Games. Thanks to The Official Hunger Games facebook page for the information!
Update: Audible released the chapter a little too early and were forced to take it down, so it is no longer available.
In this recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Suzanne Collins discusses the books she loves, including childhood favorites and classics. She also mentions where Katniss gets her surname from.
In response to the tweet Andrew Sims made, regarding his early copy of Mockingjay, Scholastic stated that they have not released any copies and do not know how Sims received his.
As relayed by the Hunger Games official facebook page, Suzanne Collins asked her fans to please refrain from sharing spoilers until everyone has had a chance to read the book.
New York Magazine talks about the casting of the The Hunger Games, and brings up names such as Chloe Moretz and Taylor Momsen as possible candidates for Katniss. Please note, the people they discuss are not necessarily in line for the role, they are just actresses the magazine felt might be right.
The ultimate battle is going down now! Check it out!
This article discusses Young Adult literature as a whole, and singles out The Hunger Games as one of the series good for adults and teens alike.
According to NPR.org, Hunger Games ranks at 61 on a list of the hundred best thriller novels. It is the one young adult novel mentioned among classics, adult best sellers, and many other well-known books.
This article in Publishers Weekly talks about Scholastic's marketing of Mockingjay. In addition to the Official Facebook Page for Hunger Games, the 13 Blog Tour, and Suzanne Collins' book tour, Scholastic is also releasing many items of Hunger Games themed merchandise. There is going to be a Hunger Games app available on Itunes in the coming months. Read the article to see all about the many Hunger Games items and events.
Something is going down. Something big. How would you like to see Edward duke it out against Hermione? Or Katniss and Katsa? Well, guess what? You can, in the first ever YA Fantasy Showdown. In celebration of Suzanne Collin’s final book in the Hunger Games trilogy, a group of bloggers are pitting some of the best-known characters in YA in the ultimate showdown. And you get to pick the winner. That’s right. You read the battles, evaluate the characters, and vote for who has the honor of moving on to the next round. It’s a tournament like you’ve never seen before (because there’s more). The authors have been asked to participate and advocate their character in writing their own version of the battle. It’s going to be truly epic. Or at least a good way to pass the time until Mockingjay comes out. It all goes down August 10th. Click here to check it out!
Though there is no new information, Scholastic has now released the official list of dates for Suzanne Collins' tour.
According to ReelzChannel, the Hunger Games movie is set to begin filming in February of 2011, and will be released later the same year. The site also speculates further on Chloe Mortez's interest in the film, and name-drops several other actresses as speculated options.
Scholastic has officially revealed the Mockingjay display window. It features copies of the first two books, as well as a Mockingjay bird. Other Hunger Games-related images are behind a chain fence, and are harder to see.
In a recent interview with the School Library Journal, Suzanne Collins discusses her writing process, the books and much more. She reveals few hints about Mockingjay, but does say that the reason behind President Snow's blood-scented breath will be revealed in the third book. For fans of The Underland Chronicles, the author references a few of her writing experiences with Gregor's story as well.
As part of the Sunday Book Review, this New York Times article discusses The Hunger Games series alongside the book Eat, Pray, Love. It also says that Mockingjay is one of the most anticipated books of the summer.
Entertainment Weekly features the Hunger Games' board game "Training Days" as one of their many pop culture items. It has a brief caption, and no new information is learned, but you can find it in this week's issue.
As a part of the 13 District Blog Tour, Scholastic is giving away a free copy of Mockingjay to the person who posts with the best plans in preparation for the book release. The winner will receive a signed copy of the book on the morning of August 24th.
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During in an interview about her most recent movie, Kick-Ass, this new star confessed that she would love to take part in the coming Hunger Games movie. Read the full article at 
