Catching Fire Set Photos

I am Late to the party, sorry real life consumes me, but here are some amazing Catching Fire set photos... I want to see this movie like last week... are you with me??

Also some cast photos:

And some set/prop photos:

And a video from filming the first week (end of November, told you I am behind - sorry!)

The Hunger Games: Capitol Photos not "Wild" enough?

Apparently the photos we saw from filming The Hunger Games capitol scenes were "early depictions" and they have been done with more "over the top" costumes since then.

Read more from Extras on set here

[Via Hypable]

Hunger Games Filming - Capitol Scenes (Photo of Extras in Costume)

Charolette Observer writes:

08.03.11 – Extras filming The Hunger Games are ushered inside the Duke Energy building Wednesday afternoon. At least 100 cast and crew members filming The Hunger Games movie were in uptown Charlotte at the Knight Theater, according to a production contact. John D. Simmons

Isn't this awesome! What do you think of the costumes?

Tona B. Dahlquist, the extras casting director for ‘Hunger Games’said:

Did I mention how FANTASTIC everyone looked on Artemis today????

John Mejia, a ‘Hunger Games’ extra playing a ‘Stagehand’ said:

Incredible to see all the work that has gone into the costumes. Awesome looking outfits, wigs, hair pieces! Just amazing. Of course I am bias but stagehands looked amazing! And props to just keeping track of all the extras. Impressive!

I really wish we had more photos of filming. I know with all the strong opinions regarding the Breaking Dawn legal case, SOME feel "no spoilers" is the way to go, which is fine. But I get MORE excited about a movie when I can follow it's progress... especially books to movies, when I already know the plot and just want to follow the creation!


[Source Via MockingJay]

Hunger Games Filming Pre-Game Interviews at Knight Theatre

WCNC, a local news station in Charlotte, NC reports that the Hunger Games movie production is filming today outside the Knight Theater at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. With scenes being shot in a large theater, I think we can safely assume that the interviews are being shot here. Can’t you just see Cinna sitting in the front, silently coaching Katniss?

“As the audience oohs and ahs, I see Cinna make the tiniest circular motion with his finger. But I know what he’s saying. Twirl for me.“



[Source Via MockingJay.Net]

Filming Update for The Hunger Games

This is so exciting! I can't wait to see this movie! I am still picturing Cinna as Thomas Dekker:

I know - random!


But I am sure Lenny will do a fabulous job! I really wish there were more set photos and updates on this top secret film!

This was my first guesses for casting in January.

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Hunger Games Filming in 'The Capitol'

Russ Bowen is reporting that shooting will move to the former Phillip Morris Cabarrus plant in Concord, NC to begin filming Capitol scenes. The massive property spans 2,100 acres, with 2.4 million square feet under one roof. To everyone chosen to be extras, we totally envy you!!

[Source VIA Mockingjay]

Hunger Games Filming in warehouse

mockingjet.net writes:

Local news reporter Russ Bowen scopes out the warehouse where scenes were being shot last night under tight security.

So what do you guys think? Is Katniss inside shooting arrows at a buffet table? Being shadowed by Rue during training? Or is she being offered a glass of orange juice while she watches Peeta fight for his life? What’s your guess as to what’s going on inside?

So exciting!

Exciting Hunger Games Arrival

Source: @RussBowenNews13 via HG Network

More Hunger Games Casting Calls - Extras Needed

Based on this I would guess they plan to film the Capitol and the parties (fashionable people, unique characteristics) How exciting - I would love to be a part of it!!

* African American Adults & Teens. Must be of SLENDER build. Will work 1 -2 days in August.

* High Fashion Male and Female Model Types -18 -70. Must be available 4 -8 days in August.

As well as those that appear to be well taken care of and attractive. All ethnic backgrounds needed

* Adults with unique Facial features, or facial hair. Adults who are extreme characters facially and or physically. All shapes and sizes. Must be available 4 -8 days in August. All ethnic backgrounds needed.

Submit current snapshot, name, age, phone number, height, weight, clothing sizes and city and state you reside in to us at artemiscasting@gmail.com

Your submission heading should read -Your gender and age. Examples -Male 27 yrs, Female 42 years.

Submission must include all information in order to be processed.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED PLEASE DO NOT RESUBMIT.

Please DO NOT submit if you do not live in easy driving distance to Charlotte (Anywhere in NC, SC, or poss. GA & TN are fine)

Hunger Games Wraps in Shelby NC

Less than two weeks after turning the P&M Warehouse into a futuristic coal town and attracting worldwide attention to the City of Pleasant Living, the cast and crew of ‘The Hunger Games’ appear to be on their way to the next filming location.
Lafayette Street, between West Marion and Sumter streets, was shut down Saturday for filming. An off-duty police officer working as security for the film indicated it was the last day of filming in Shelby and that scenes were being shot inside one of the buildings.
RVs and tractor-trailers were parked on both sides of the road. What few pedestrians were out at 4 p.m. were instructed to walk only on the east side of the street.

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Hunger Games Filming Update

As scheduled Hunger Games filmed this week in Hildebran and starting tomorrow will be in Shelby NC.

There are hundreds of extras coming in very early for extensive hair, make-up and wardrobe. They will be filming the Reaping Scene starting tomorrow and possibly over the next couple days.

How Exciting!

As most of you know the production is under the name "Artemis" and, much like New Moon (USM) and Eclipse (TSE) will likely have signs for cast and crew labelled with this name.

Artemis Casting Facebook Page posted yesterday:

You can count on some VERY early am call times on Thursday 26th,Friday 27th, Tuesday 31st and Wednesday 1st. We may have some as early as 4:30 am. I would count on most of them being between 5 -6 am. Everyone has to go thru wardrobe, hair and make up. These are some of our most important and biggest scenes in the film.

If anyone is an extra or lives locally let us know how it goes!

The Hunger Games Filming begins in Hidebran NC, then Shelby NC

It all started yesterday in Hidebran, NC, where the Henry River Mill Village has been transformed into parts of The Seam, including the Mellark’s bakery.

The Hickory Daily reports:

Dingy clothes hang on a clothesline of an empty home. Windows of the houses along the road are boarded up with plywood. What appears to be an animal pen has been built against the side of one of the houses that fronts the road, and what looks like a rabbit hutch sits around back. Rusted farm equipment also is scattered around the property. … And it appears the old mill store is being transformed to become the site of the bakery for a film version of the book.

The Chief of the local Fire/Rescue tells the Hickory Daily that filming at the site is supposed to start today and finish Wednesday.

Johannafan reports:

Filming has begun in Hildebran/Henry River. Shuttle vans flying back and forth between a make shift parking lot for extras and the site. Security is very tight now. Rumors abound of people getting cease and desist letters from Lionsgate over pics being posted on the internet. I’m waiting on mine, but haven’t gotten one yet …Guess us hillbillies have gone a little crazy once the cameras started rolling.

You can see how it’s been reported at WSOCTV.com

Filming is due to start later this week in Shelby NC where photos and videos of set preparations have surfaced. The P&M Warehouse, now has a sign on it, saying District 12 and other areas surrounding it have been dressed for filming.

See more photos here.


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Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens go for a zip in NC

This makes me laugh! Ziplining in Asheville NC....

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Video - Hunger Games Set prepared in Shelby NC

WCNC had a great storya nd video about the sets for Hunger Games in Shelby NC.

"Yeah, it's huge. It's huge," said self-proclaimed movie buff Noel Manning. "I think the fact that you've got a movie based on the book with such an incredible following is one thing. Any town that lands the opportunity to have part of the film shot in that location is pretty amazing."

Manning hosts a radio show about the movies at Gardener-Webb University where he works and says it's clear from the set that Shelby will play a big role in the movie.

We found "District 12" -- the main character's hometown -- being prepped for shooting.

"That's where the 'Hunger Games' begin. That's where the activity begins so when you see behind us something that says District 12, you realize, wow, OK, this is a major part of the film right here in Shelby," Manning said.

Brian Vaughn admits to being a movie geek and happens to work in a locksmith shop just across the street from the warehouses, serving as the "Hunger Games" set.

"I know it's a big following like 'Twilight.' People coming around here wanting to know favorite characters, who is playing them, stuff like that," Vaughn said.

Vaughn himself is hoping to see one of the lead actors -- one of his favorites.

"If I get to see Woody Harrelson, I definitely have to go get an autograph," he said.

Manning expects the town may soon swell with fans.

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Hunger Games Filming to Start May 23 in Hildebran NC

Hunger Games is scheduled to begin filming Monday May 23

Hickory Daily Record has the headline: Hollywood comes to Hildebran.

HILDEBRAN --
Henry River Mill Village is being transformed from a once-forgotten, dilapidated mill town to become part of a dystopian society.

Dingy clothes hang on a clothesline of an empty home. Windows of the houses along the road are boarded up with plywood. What appears to be an animal pen has been built against the side of one of the houses that fronts the road, and what looks like a rabbit hutch sits around back. Rusted farm equipment also is scattered around the property.

And it appears the old mill store is being transformed to become the site of the bakery for a film version of the book “The Hunger Games,” which has the working title of “Artemis.” Scenes for the movie are set to be filmed at the Hildebran site.

More...

“The Hunger Games” is part of a trilogy of books from author Suzanne Collins that revolves around North America rebuilding after collapse. Other books in the trilogy are “Catching Fire,” and “Mockingjay.” The film is a Lionsgate production and Gary Ross is set to direct it, according to information on the Internet Movie Database.

Henry River Road, which runs through the heart of the village, was still open Thursday. State Department of Transportation officials said a part of the road would close Thursday morning for filming and remain closed until 5 p.m. May 26.

Brand Lingerfelt, chief of Icard Township Fire/Rescue, said filming at the site is supposed to start Monday and finish Wednesday. He said the road closed around noon Friday, except to emergency vehicles. But come Monday, the section of road at the village will even be closed to those, he said.

Lingerfelt said his fire department has worked out a mutual-aid agreement with Mountain View Fire Department while the road is closed.

A detour around the closed road will be 1.7 miles to get from Henry River Road to Interstate 40. The detour will go from Henry River Road to Costner Road to Old Shelby Road and back to Henry River Road, he said. Detour signs will be posted, according to state transportation officials.

Hilton said he was told that during filming, Henry River Road at the village will be covered with dirt.

The majority of the filming at the village will likely take place outside. Kristine Hilton said crews have been working to put a new front on the old general store — it has an awning and the windows have been replaced — but she said it’s her understanding that improvements aren’t being made to the inside of the structures. The word “Pastries” is now on the building.

So far, there have been no reported sightings of actors, and that might be the case throughout filming at the site. Folks who attempt to stop and linger near the site are told to keep moving. Security guards — off-duty officers with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office — are working at the location.

A light-blue, large container with the words “Rain for Rent” was at the location Thursday. Rain for Rent is an irrigation, liquid and solid handling business based in California with locations throughout the country, including North Carolina, according to its website.

Numerous local people say plans call for a structure in the village to be blown up.

Hilton wants to know when that’s slated to happen. The family has a skittish dog that runs away at loud noises. Hilton’s husband, Bruce, has been checking in with those working at the location to get some type of time frame of the expected blast so the dog can be secured.

Lingerfelt said an explosion will be simulated.

“There won’t be explosives used,” Lingerfelt said. “It’s all air pressure.”

Lingerfelt said crews have been testing, simulating an explosion for several weeks.

“If they (residents in the area) haven’t had a problem at this point, they’ll be fine,” Lingerfelt said.

Although the Hilton’s home overlooks the village, large trees obstruct the view. Kristine, who hasn’t read the trilogy of books yet, said she might be more excited if she could see more of what’s going on in the village. As it is, all of the activity is just a lot of noise.

Her sister-in-law, who lives in Ohio, has read the books and was visiting the area recently. She was so excited that part of the first movie in the trilogy will be filmed at the village that she had to snap some photos of all the activity before she left.

She has been encouraging Kristine to read the books.

“I probably will read them now just out of curiosity,” Kristine said.

Who is excited? Anyone going to check it out? Would love to myself but it is a tad far to travel during the work week ;)

If you do check it out let me know :)

Hunger Games Filming Begins Today in NC

Examiner writes:

Filming is set to begin today on The Hunger Games movie -- though if you ask the folks at Lionsgate to confirm this news, they're remarkably tight-lipped about it.

The production known as "Artemis" -- the believed working title for The Hunger Games -- has been setting up shop in North Carolina recently, with area news outlets reporting on the building excitement. And earlier reports indicated that today, May 19th, was set to be the first day of filming.

This photo (via here) is possibly Peeta's bakery set in NC:

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo EXCITED!