Game of Thrones Pop-up Guide to Westeros at #SDCC

Game of Thrones fans should swing by the Insight Editions booth (#1134) to grab “Game of Thrones: A Pop-up Guide to Westeros“. The book, which was illustrated by Michael Komarck, will sell for $59.95 and feature “numerous mini-pops that bring to life iconic elements of the such, such as direwolves, White Walkers, giants, and dragons”.


See more: http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Entry/The_Pop_up_Guide_to_Westeros

Ally Condie's 'Matched' novel seeking director for movie adaptation

Ever since news broke that Disney gained the movie rights to Ally Condie's 'Matched' Series fans have been anxiously awaiting production news.

Today, @Adammshankman tweeted about the status of the first 'Matched' movie saying:

"@luv2act12: @adammshankman Can we have any updates on the production status of #Matched ? :)" looking 4 director!

This is exciting news for fans of the series who are currently awaiting the third book in the trilogy scheduled for release November 13, 2012.

The series takes place in a dystopian future, in a society where at age 17, you are matched with your "perfect mate" based on an algorithm. In 'Matched' the story follows Cassia through her matching process and suspicion on how the society works after in error, she is shown TWO matches. I can't say too much more without spoiling, but it is a great YA novel and the the sequal 'Crossed' is just as amazing.

Hunger Games New Informational Books not by Suzanne Collins?

I have been excited about these books too... but now I wonder.... Hypable writes:

Over the past few months we’ve been hearing about several books Scholastic and Lionsgate will be releasing which appear to promise new information about The Hunger Games.

Today we’re learning that none of these have trilogy author Suzanne Collins’ name on them. Is it cause for concern?

It is weird, my fear would be that either this info is juast made up by these new authors for the purpose of the movie... or it is stuff we already know from the books re-written and a waste of my money....

Hypable continues:

Our main issue with this is if any of the new information found in these books is canon according to Collins’ story. The Tribute Guide appears to promise lots of details surrounding each of the Tributes – but is it only info that we’ve heard before? If there is new info, do we know for sure that it came from Collins?

I for one HATE when it doesn't come from the authour, because I feel it is "created" by them and anyone else adding to it is just not the same. Granted thousands of people LOVE fanfic, written by fans, but they aren't claiming their stories as truths Stephenie Meyer would have decided on.... whereas these books are being mass produced, sold and soon bought - so I would HOPE Suzanne Collins, CREATOR of Hunger Games, had some say in what the heck story lines and information is included on HER characters no??? See more T hYPable

Hunger Games Pre-Orders for Movie Companion and more...

I want them all.....

Pre-order ASAP.....

Hunger Games Illustrates Movie Companion



Hunger Games Tribute Guide

Hunger Games Movie Tie-in

Hunger Games Books, Tie-in's and more for Pre-Order NOW

Three movie tie-in books will be released in time for the premiere of the film adaptation of ‘The Hunger Games’ and they are now available for pre-ordering!

•The Hunger Games: Official Illustrated Movie Companion – Go behind the scenes of the making of The Hunger Games with exclusive images and interviews. From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the elaborate sets and costumes to the actors’ performances and directors’ vision, this is the definitive companion to the breathtaking film.



•The World of the Hunger Games – This is the definitive, richly illustrated, full-color guide to all the districts of Panem, all the participants in The Hunger Games, and the life and home of Katniss Everdeen. A must-have for fans of both the Hunger Games novels and the new Hunger Games film.



•The Hunger Games: Movie Tie-in Edition – The astonishing bestseller is now a fantastic movie. Here is the original novel with new movie artwork on the cover.

Set to be released next January, The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook: From Lamb Stew to “Groosling” – More than 150 Recipes Inspired by The Hunger Games Trilogy is now available for pre-order!

Hunger Games Movie Tie-ins and more

Scholastic will be releasing a special gift set edition of The Hunger Games later this year.

Also, three movie tie-in editions will be released in early 2012 just in time for The Hunger Games movie to hit theaters on March 23, 2012.

The Hunger Games Collector’s Edition will sell for about $30 and will be available in November. It will include a special slipcase featuring new, exclusive mockingjay artwork.

In February, Scholastic will also publish a movie tie-in edition of The Hunger Games, retailing for about $13. Scholastic will also publish The Hunger Games: Official Illustrated Movie Companion for $18.99 and The World of The Hunger Games for $17.99, both also set for release in February.

From the Press Release:
“Millions of readers have already discovered the world of The Hunger Games series, and now even more will come to it through the release of the film,” said Ellie Berger, President of the Scholastic Trade Publishing division. “The collector’s edition will be the perfect holiday gift this year for teens or adults, and the tie-in books will add new dimensions to our Hunger Games publishing as we anticipate the release of the feature film.”

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