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‘Hunger Games’ Stars To Appear at Walmart’s Midnight DVD Release Parties!
Walmart has announced some of the Hunger Games stars to appear at the Walmart Midnight DVD Release Party for The Hunger Games on Friday night August 17th at selected Walmart locations!
To pay tribute to The Hungers Games DVD release on Saturday, Walmart is offering exclusive, early access to The Hunger Games fans so they can be among the first to own their special edition DVD.
Here’s what The Hunger Games fans will find at their local Walmart starting at 11 p.m. on Friday, August 17:
- · District Parties featuring special giveaways, movie trivia and the opportunity to win exclusive The Hunger Gamesprizes
- · Fans who purchase the DVD at midnight will receive a special pack of collectible The Hunger Games trading cards, while supplies last. A select number of random packs will include an autographed card from one of the cast members.
- · Customers who prefer to pre-order The Hunger Games 2-disc Blu-ray or DVD online at Walmart.com prior to the movie’s release on August 18 will have a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to attend The Hunger Games: Catching Fire premiere or other exclusive prizes.
- · In select stores, fans will have the opportunity to meet the following cast members:
o Glimmer (Leven Rambin) in Dallas, TX
o Cato (Alexander Ludwig) in Miami, FL
o Primrose Everdeen (Willow Shields) in Phoenix, AZ
o Thresh (Dayo Okeniyi) in Santa Clarita, CA
o Atlanta, GA, TBD
For specific store locations and event activities, please visit: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/Event-Detail.aspx?txtEventID=1017
Hungry for more?
- · Fans can access never-before-seen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage on Walmart’s Facebook page:www.facebook.com/walmart.
- · Join the #DistrictParty on Twitter: Celebrity party-planning expert Hostess with the Mostess partnered with Walmart to host a live #DistrictParty Twitter party at 4:00 p.m. ET Thursday, August 16.
- · Share with your readers ideas to throw their own The Hunger Games screening parties and other ways they can celebrate the DVD release of The Hunger Games movie.
Exciting! Who are some of the lucky fans that will go to the midnight release parties? Wonder who will be in Atlanta!
‘Hunger Games’ DVD/Blu-ray Midnight Release Party Information
On next Friday night August 17th, some stores across the US are having Hunger Games Midnight Release Parties! Go to HungerGamesReleaseParty to find a party near you! Most of the stores participating are Walmart, Toys R Us and FYE! Type in your zip code and it will bring up all the Hunger Games Release Party near you!
Have you decided where you will get your Hunger Games DVD or Blu-Ray too?
Here’s some more information if it helps.
Walmart Exclusive 2 disc DVD + Digital copy + VUDU + Pendant $22.96
- Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and the Hunger Games Phenomenon
- The World is Watching: Making the Hunger Games
- Letters from the Rose Garden
- Controlling the Games
- A Conversation with Gary Ross and Elvis Mitchell
- Propaganda Film
- Marketing Archive
- Widescreen Presentation, English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio Optimized for Late-Night Listening, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, English and Spanish SubtitlesVUDU Walmart Exclusive Includes:
- The Stunts of the Hunger Games
- Capitol Couture: The Styles of PanemEvery year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in “The Hunger Games”. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, “The Hunger Games” are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
Collectible Mockingjay Pendant is Officially Licensed, Includes Exclusive Content Download Via VUDU – Exclusive Content Code Expires 08/18/13, Languages: English and Spanish, Subtitles: English SDH (Subtitles for Deaf and Hearing Impaired).
“Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and ‘The Hunger Games’ Phenomenon”, “The World Is Watching: Making ‘The Hunger Games’”, “Letters from the Rose Garden”, “Controlling the Games”, “A Conversation with Gary Ross and Elvis Mitchell”, Propaganda Film, Marketing Archive.
Walmart also has a contest to win a trip to LA for the Catching Fire premiere if you pre-order your Hunger Games DVD now.
Target Exclusive 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition DVD $20.99
- This Target Deluxe Edition includes a collectible case and forty-five minutes of exclusive content.
- (1) Tribute Video Diaries — the seven main tributes use their flip-cameras to document the build up to the release of The Hunger Games
- (2) Stories from the Tributes – sit down with the tributes and hear the best stores of their time filming the most anticipated movie of 2012
- (3) Tribute Biographies – find out all about your favorite tributes with this animated gallery and
- (4) Tribute Photo Gallery – personal photos of the tributes.
- “The World is Watching: Making of The Hunger Games” – an eight-part documentary covering the “making of” the film in all aspects from the pre-production process all the way through the theatrical release and fan reactions
- “Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and The Hunger Games Phenomenon” featurette
- “Letters from the Rose Garden” featurette – insights from Donald Sutherland on the development of his role as President Snow
- “Controlling the Games” featurette – stories and concepts behind creating the control center
- “A Conversation with Gary Ross and Elvis Mitchell”
- Propaganda Film (in its entirety)• Marketing ArchiveSynopsis: Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister’s place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she’s pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
Best Buy Exclusive Blu-ray $39.99
- Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy of the movie
- Blu-ray and DVD of special features
- Numbered acrylic keepsake
- Collectible case
Toys R Us DVD Combo Pack + Digital Copy $24.99 On Saturday August 18th for only $7.49!
- Special Features:
- Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and The Hunger Games Phenomenon
- The World Is Watching: Making The Hunger Games
- Letters from the Rose Garden
- Controlling the Games
- A Conversation with Gary Ross and Elvis Mitchell
- Propaganda Film
- Marketing Archive
Amazon 2-Disc Blu-ray + Ultra-Violet Digital Copy $22.96
- Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and the Hunger Games Phenomenon
- The World is Watching: Making the Hunger Games
- Letters from the Rose Garden
- Controlling the Games
- A Conversation with Gary Ross and Elvis Mitchell
- Preparing for The Games: A Director’s Process (Blu-ray Exclusive)
- Propaganda Film
- Marketing Archive
Video Clip of Lenny Kravitz and Gary Ross Discussing Cinna
Here is a short clip presented by Extra that is part of the bonus features on the upcoming Blue-ray and DVD of The Hunger Games. It has Gary Ross and Lenny Kravitz talking about developing the character of Cinna.
[Source: Extra ]
Behind the Scenes at ‘Camp Hunger Games’ from Wired
Here’s another behind the scenes video, this time courtesy of Wired, which features Dayo Okeniyi (Thresh), Jack Quaid (Marvel), Willow Shields (Prim) and Amandla Stenberg talking about some of the funny moments that happened on set, and how it was almost like a camp. It also features some clips from the movie, so if you haven’t seen it yet and don’t want any spoilers you might want to avoid this video
[Source: Wired]
CNN Shares Behind The Scenes Exclusive From ‘Hunger Games’ DVD
Check out this video clip that is part of the Blue-ray release ofThe Hunger Gamesmovie. It features Willow Shields (Prim), Alexander Ludwig (Cato) and Isabelle Fuhrman (Clove) discussing what it was like working on the North Carolina set.
Target to Sell 14-Carat Gold Mockingjay Pins
Have you been saving up for something extra special? Or maybe you’re just fortunate enough to have some spare cash lying around you house? If you’ve answered yes to either of these questions, and are a HUGE Hunger Games fan you’re in luck because Target is coming out with some very interesting, but pricey, Hunger Games collectables.
To coincide with the release of the DVD/Blue-Ray of the movie on August 18th Target will be selling the following items in very limited quantities:
- Replica Mockingjay pins made of 14-carat gold at $999
- Replicas of the leather jacket Katniss wears in District 12, pictured below at $349
- Lithographs having the signatures of 10 of the movie’s stars, including Lawrence at $699
I think it’s interesting that Target, who’s known for selling reasonably priced item, would be offering these higher end items, but I’m sure they won’t have trouble selling off these products very quickly. Which one do you want the most?
[Source: CNN.com, Examiner.com]
New ‘Nightlock’ Podcast Episode 30 Available for Free Download
Our friends over at Nightlock have a new episode for us on iTunes titled Real or Not Real. They also announce an upcoming Live Show where we can all watch the movie together, just in case you needed another reason to watch The Hunger Games on DVD!
Episode 30: Real or Not Real
We announce our Live Show where you can watch the Hunger Games movie along with us on 8/19 @ 8 PM U.S. Eastern Time, at nightlockpodcast.com/live. This show covers the new casting of Mags, a Hunger Games original song, playing a quiz-game segment. In our discuss of Chapter 6 of Catching Fire some questions arise; How do weddings in the Capitol differ from our own? Why did Madge give Katniss the pin instead of somebody else? Some listener email bring up the question if Katniss’ tracker from the 74th games was ever removed, and if Snow wanted Katniss to prove to himself Katniss loved Peeta just so she would grow more attached and loving him would become a weakness? Be sure to join us August 19th for the live show!
Tune in to Nightlock on August 19, 8:00pm Eastern Time for the Live Show.
Don’t forget to download the current Episode 30: Real or Not Real at iTunes!
Hunger Games Download Featured on Front Page of iTunes with New Details
iTunes is now featuring a prominent banner for The Hunger Games on the front page of the store. The page for the digital version of the movie has also been updated to say “ITUNES EXTRAS INCLUDE AN EXCLUSIVE INTERACTIVE EXPRIENCE AND OVER 2 HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES.”
“Exclusive Interactive Experience” hmm? Sounds boss!
It’s now available for Pre-Order.
Sneak Peek: ‘The Hunger Games’ Special Features on DVD / Blu-Ray
Lionsgate invited a handful of folks from various Hunger Games fan sites to tell them about the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases of the movie. We were treated to a 22 minute sneak peek of footage in a presentation that was created specifically for us. As if the oohs and aahs of the footage wasn’t enough, we were treated with a visit from a special guest.
Jackie Emerson (Foxface) came to chat and have lunch with us. She was delightful and so pretty. Our hosts from Lionsgate spent time with all of us asking about what our fans like to see most in the extras on DVD and Blu-ray versions of the movies. Commentary from the stars of the film, blooper reel, and deleted scenes were brought up the most. What extras do you want to see?
Every DVD/Blu-ray set will have a standard set of special features, but the exclusive versions will have something different for everyone. Fans will have no shortage of choices as Walmart, Target, iTunes, Costco, and Best Buy all have exclusive features.
- The Target Deluxe Edition includes a collectible case and forty-five minutes of exclusive content. The exclusive content includes: Tribute Video Diaries, Stories from the Tributes, Tribute Biographies, Tribute Photo Gallery.
- The Walmart Edition includes: The Stunts of the Hunger Games, Capitol Couture: The Styles of Panem, VUDU, Digital Copy, Mockingjay pendant.
- iTunes is offering a behind the scenes look at the special effects.
- The Costco box set includes: Digital Copy, Parachute necklace, District 12 Tribute Backpack, Keychain.
- Best Buy has another box set that includes a four-disc set with exclusive special features and a collectible.
Which version you get will depend on what interests you most. While we cannot post a review of the Special Features until August 18th, just know that out of the 3 hours (that’s right 3 hours) of extras there is something for everyone.
It was great to meet people from the other fan sites and share all the excitement. Special thanks to Lionsgate showing us that we have a lot to look forward to in the DVD/Blu-ray release and also for their dedication and appreciation of the fans.
