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Woody Harrelson discusses The Hunger Games sequels

Woody Harrelson discusses The Hunger Games sequels

The Hunger Games actor Woody Harrelson has revealed how he is uncertain about the possibility of returning for the expected sequels to the movie, as he wants to see how The Hunger Games fairs first. There are currently two sequels to The Hunger Games, titled Catching Fire and Mockingjay.

Harrelson explained, “It’s hard to say what the higher-ups are thinking but, for me, I just want this to be a great movie. I can’t think about the next movie or if there’s a movie after that.” Woody admitted that it is very rare that a sequel is as good as the original.

He added, “In fact, in our culture I rarely see sequels that are as good as the original. I hope this movie’s great. As for the others, I don’t know. But my eldest daughters have read all the books and love them.”

While Woody Harrelson has admitted that he cannot think about The Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire, until he sees how the first movie does, the rest of The Hunger Games cast, including Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, seem dead set on returning for any future sequels.

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Josh Hutcherson explains The Hunger Games atmosphere

Josh Hutcherson explains The Hunger Games atmosphere

The Hunger Games actor, Josh Hutcherson, has revealed that he had a fantastic time on the set of the Gary Ross movie, as everybody was really nice. Josh did admit that it was a bit strange filming scenes where you hate somebody and then being their friend once the cameras stop rolling.

Hutcherson explained, “It was great – honestly, one of my favourite things about acting is working with interesting, cool people, and everyone they cast in this movie I love so much. The Tributes were incredible, and it was kind of funny to do a scene where you’d be terrified of them and fighting for your life and then be like ‘oh hey, what’s up? Let’s go get some lunch!’”

He added, “It’s kind of a funny dynamic, but that happens on a lot of sets, you do a scene where you’re fighting with somebody and then you cut and you’re actually good friends.”

You can catch Josh Hutcherson in The Hunger Games, starring alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks and Woody Harrelson, when the movie is released on March 23.

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Woody Harrelson talks New York temptations

Woody Harrelson talks New York temptations

The Hunger Games actor Woody Harrelson has revealed that, while he does love New York, he finds that there are way too many temptations. Woody admitted that, if he did not live by certain guidelines while in New York, he would find himself getting very drunk, very easily.

Harrelson explained, “Being in New York can certainly incline you a little bit more toward having a drink. I’m really doing more wholesome activities. I set them up so I’m not just left to my own devices, which might just be going out on the prowl in the Village, just looking for places to drink myself stupid - depending on what buddies I’m with.”

Woody Harrelson also discussed the death of his father, who was jailed in 1979 for the contract killing of a federal judge. He died while in prison and Woody has never been able to forgive what happened to his father.

He added, “I definitely see how he got wronged by the government. I have no way of knowing what he did. I don’t have any way of knowing. But I just see the way the whole trial was conducted. He got railroaded.”

Woody Harrelson can be seen in The Hunger Games, which is released on March 23.

The Hunger Games Haymitch is more than just a drunk

The Hunger Games Haymitch is more than just a drunk

Woody Harrelson is set to appear in one of the most eagerly anticipated movies of the year, when he portrays the character Haymitch in The Hunger Games, which is released next month. Woody claims that, while many people look at Haymitch as just a drunk, he is actually much deeper than that and shows growth as The Hunger Games series develops.

Harrelson explained, “Well, you know, at first glance, Haymitch is a little bit of a ne’er-do-well alcoholic because he won The Hunger Games at one time; he now has a kind of life of privilege and he appears to be doing his utmost to abuse it. At first glance, there’s all these things about him that aren’t necessarily positive, but I think he’s a deeper character than that and certainly does show more and more as the books progress.”

One of the chief executives at Lionsgate has claimed that he believes that The Hunger Games will be just as big, if not bigger than the Twilight series. You can catch Woody Harrelson as Haymitch, starring alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson, when The Hunger Games is released on March 23.

Woody Harrelson praises every aspect of The Hunger Games

Woody Harrelson praises every aspect of The Hunger Games

Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson is set to appear on the big screen in one of the biggest movies to be released this year. Woody will be portraying the character Haymitch, the mentor of Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in the upcoming movie The Hunger Games and Woody has been praising everything about the movie, from the costumes to the director.

Harrelson explained, “Every aspect of production is impressive… wardrobe, hair, make-up… When you see what form it takes, it’s amazing, unique and totally original. Even a glass is not just a normal glass, they don’t do anything normal. When you get to the Capitol, everything is different – even ice! It’s pretty cool.”

He added, “I just wanted to work with Gary Ross, I think he’s a great filmmaker. That was my initial excitement about doing this project, and then I read the book. You start and within a couple of chapters you’re on the edge of your seat. I was psyched I’d agreed to do it.” You can see Woody Harrelson starring alongside, Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson, when The Hunger Games is released on March 23.

New The Hunger Games pics

New The Hunger Games pics

The countdown to the release of The Hunger Games has begun, as we only have a few months to wait before The Hunger Games hits the big screen. We have had a number of pictures, posters and even The Hunger Games movie trailer to cast our eyes over so far and now we have been given some more brand new pictures to get us even more excited.

The pictures show Jennifer Lawrence in a number of scenarios, as she portrays the hero of the story Katniss. Those of you who have read The Hunger Games will agree that Jennifer Lawrence looks to be a fantastic choice to play Katniss, although we’ll have to wait until the movie is released to get a real idea of how good she is. If you have not read the Suzanne Collins novels, we suggest you do, as they are great but we are sure that if you do not, it will not affect your movie experience.

One of the four pictures shows Woody Harrelson, who plays Haymitch Abernathy, Josh Hutcherson, who plays Peeta Mellark and Lenny Kravitz, who plays Cinna, all sitting around having a chat. It will be interesting to see whether director Gary Ross can do justice to the books and some people have been left a little disappointed by the trailer but we cannot wait. The Hunger Games hits the big screen on March 23.

The Hunger Games: All you need to know

The Hunger Games: All you need to know

The Hunger Games is set to be one of the biggest movies to hit the big screen in 2012 and, while many people will know all about the movie through being fans of the Suzanne Collins novel, not everybody will be up to speed with The Hunger Games story. So, we have decided to give you a quick rundown on all you need to know about The Hunger Games, without giving too much away.

The Hunger Games centres around a 16 year old girl, named Katniss Everdeen, from district 12, who volunteers to take part in the 74th annual Hunger Games, in place of her younger sister Prim. The boy taking part from district 12 is Peeta Mellark, who falls for Katniss straight away and the couple pretend to be in love to help them gain favour with the people watching the event.

Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist of The Hunger Games and is constantly having to battle the feelings that she finds herself having for both Peeta and Gale. Katniss unknowingly defies the Capitol in The Hunger Games and becomes the leader of the districts rebellion. Katniss will be played by Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games movie.

Peeta Mellark is the boy from district 12, who is chosen to compete in The Hunger Games. Peeta has been in love with Katniss since he first met her when they were children. The love that Peeta has for Katniss is clear for all to see and becomes clearer as things progress. Peeta will be played by Josh Hutcherson in The Hunger Games movie.

Primrose Everdeen is the younger sister of Katniss, who is initially chosen to compete in The Hunger Games before Katniss volunteers to take her place. 12 year old Primrose, whose name is shortened to Prim, helps her mother to heal the sick and is looked upon fondly by pretty much everybody. Primrose will be played by Willow Shields in The Hunger Games movie.

Gale Hawthorne is the best friend of Katniss and their relationship often borders on the romantic. Gale is a couple of years older than Katniss and the two often hunt together. His father was one of those to die in the mine explosion, which also killed the father of Katniss, bringing the two closer together. Gale will be played by Liam Hemsworth in The Hunger Games movie.

Haymitch Abernathy is the person from district 12 to win The Hunger Games and still be alive to tell the tale. Haymitch won the 50th Hunger Games and seems to battle with his inner demons by turning to booze. The drunk befriends Katniss and Peeta and is their mentor for The Hunger Games. Haymitch will be played by Woody Harrelson in The Hunger Games movie.

President Snow is considered to be the main antagonist of The Hunger Games and is the leader of the Capitol and also Panem as a whole. President Snow is a very demanding character and the audience are sure to end up feeling hatred towards the evil leader. President Snow will be played by Donald Sutherland in The Hunger Games movie.

So, there you have it. A quick rundown of what you can expect from The Hunger Games when it hits the big screen next year and the characters that you will learn to love or become to hate. The Hunger Games is set to be released on March 23, 2012.

Colin Farrell reveals his movie inspiration

Colin Farrell reveals his movie inspiration

Irish actor Colin Farrell has revealed which movie it was that he watched, that made him want to become an actor. It will probably surprise many people which movie it was, considering that Colin is considered to be a tough guy due to his onscreen performances.

Farrell explained, “I may have seen E.T. when I was seven or eight in a theatre. I cried and I just loved it. I was just taken away completely to another world. It just inspired in me all sorts of thoughts, emotions, and it has stayed with me very much. E.T. did it for me.”

Collin Farrell is currently filming the Martin McDonagh comedy Seven Psychopaths, which began shooting this month. Colin stars alongside Woody Harrelson, Abbie Cornish and Helena Mattsson in Seven Psychopaths, which is due to be released next year.

The Hunger Games character pictures

The Hunger Games character pictures

The Hunger Games has been completed for quite a while now but there is still a good five months before the movie is released. We are still to receive an official The Hunger Games movie trailer but it will all come in due time. For now though, feast your eyes upon the character pictures from The Hunger Games, which is due to be released on March 23, 2012.

The pictures show Katniss, played by Jennifer Lawrence, Gale, played by Liam Hemsworth, Peeta, played by Josh Hutcherson, Effie, played by Elizabeth Banks, Haymitch, played by Woody Harrelson, Cato, played by Alexander Ludwig, Rue, played by Amandla Stenberg and Cinna, played by Lenny Kravitz. Enjoy:

KATNISS

GALE

PEETA

EFFIE

HAYMITCH

CATO

RUE

CINNA

CAST

Woody Harrelson talks The Hunger Games

Woody Harrelson talks The Hunger Games

Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson has revealed how he made some adjustments to his character Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games. Haymitch is a tragic booze-addled reprobate but Woody was keen to bring out the more humorous side of this character.

Harrelson explained, “It was my objective to give the character as much comedy as I could without it seeming not to fit. I tried to take a certain comedic aspect and give a sense, through that, that he’s been through a lot and is anesthetizing himself as a result of that. I didn’t want it to feel like just because he’s an alcoholic that he would look just like any bum on the street. So there are things that go against your expectation of what a washed-up guy would look like.”

However, fans of the book need not worry, as Woody insists that the essence of the book is still there. He added, “The essence of the book is going to be in the film. It’s something we’ve never seen before. We have the best wardrobe, the best costume people, the best makeup people. There’s a level of commitment to innovation that audiences have never seen. I think they’re going to be very pleasantly surprised by it.”

Woody Harrelson stars alongside Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games, which is directed by Gary Ross. The Hunger Games is set to be released on March 23, 2012 in both the UK and the US.

Josh Hartnett was fat before Bunraku

Josh Hartnett was fat before Bunraku

Hollywood heartthrob Josh Hartnett has revealed how he had started to pile on the pounds before he started filming the movie Bunraku. Josh admitted that he had to go on a strict diet and undergo vigorous fitness regimes to help him shift the extra weight.

Hartnett explained, “I was getting a little fat before this film. But it whipped me right in shape. It was a challenge for me, for sure. Before I did this film I was sitting on my ass all the time and they made me go to the gym and learn some brutal fight moves. We had a good time, nobody really got hurt.”

He added, “We worked with these terrific stunt guys and they were all trained in MMA. They got me a month and a half before we started filming, and I mean the first day I couldn’t do 20 sit-ups. I was not in good shape. They got me to quit smoking. I started really going to the gym three or four hours a day with them.”

Josh concluded, “You can see some of it, I’m sure, when the DVD comes out. I’m sure that they’ll have some of the behind-the-scenes stuff. We just did a lot of choreographed training. It was not so much about being bulked up but being ready to do some pretty interesting moves.” Bunraku also stars Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson and is out now.

The Hunger Games to be surprise hit of 2012

The Hunger Games to be surprise hit of 2012

There are a lot of top Hollywood blockbusters due out in 2012, with the latest instalment of Batman, The Dark KnightRises, The Avengers and The Amazing Spider-Man. However one movie which could be set to out shine all of them is The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games is based on the Suzanne Collins novel and centres around a future, where a boy and a girl are selected from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television. Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take the place of her younger sister and the story evolves from there.

The Hunger Games has an all star cast, including Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson and just from the look of the movie poster, it is clear that this film is going to be something special. The Hunger Games is released on March 23, 2012.