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Movies MTV
| 1 year ago
Judging by the insane box office success that " The Hunger Games " had this weekend, we're guessing that a lot of you probably went to see the movie. And there's a decent chance that a good portion of you hadn't read the novels before you watched the...
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Seattle Times
| 1 year ago
The Hunger Games" eats up the weekend Posted by Moira Macdonald So you've probably all heard it by now: "The Hunger Games" roared into movie theaters with a take of $152 million (down slightly from earlier estimates of $155 million) -- making it the...
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PopSugar
| 1 year ago
Jennifer Lawrence touched down at London's Heathrow this morning. She's overseas on the latest leg of a promotional tour for her domestic box office champ The Hunger Games , which set records with its $155 million haul last weekend. Jennifer Lawrence...
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PopSugar
| 1 year ago
Hemsworth talked about how nerve-wracking it was to talk up the film without actually seeing it, and admitted that he was relieved when he finally viewed the finished product. The real fun though is when Conan asked Hemsworth what would happen if the...
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Santa Barbara Independent
| 1 year ago
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 For some haggard parents, the idea of 24 teenagers murdering each other in an arena might sound like a good start. For others, whose innate sense of outrage hasn't been exhausted by years of denying ridiculous offspring...
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The independent
| 1 year ago
The Hunger Games, the dystopian action film tipped to become a teen franchise on a par with the Twilight series, has enjoyed the third-highest-grossing opening weekend in US history. The film, adapted from the bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins,...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
Lionsgate's book-to-film adaptation grosses a staggering $155 million, shattering records and surpassing any "Twilight" pic; overseas, "Hunger Games" opens to $59.3 million for a worldwide total of $214.3 million. Read more From budgets and salaries,...
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PopSugar
| 1 year ago
Jennifer Lawrence traveled to Spain to continue press for The Hunger Games today. She stepped out at a fan event in Madrid, where she signed autographs and posed in her striped dress and Brian Atwood booties. The movie, which won't be released until...
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Perez Hilton
| 1 year ago
Hunger Games has already gotten comfy in it's #3 best opening weekend of all time spot only to be beaten by Potter and Batman (and who could beat that combo?!) so it isn't much of a surprise that we're hearing that the Jennifer Lawrence starred flick...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
PDT 3/26/2012 by Pamela McClintock share Lionsgate The final tally number came in slightly lower than Sunday's $155 million estimate, but the Lionsgate feature remains the third-highest domestic opening ever. With every box office dollar now counted,...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
PDT 3/26/2012 by Todd Gilchrist Joe Pugliese The actress stands to better than double her salary thanks to the film's record-breaking box office haul, while bumps for stars of similar franchises suggest she and co-stars Hemsworth and Hutcherson could...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
PDT 3/26/2012 by Stuart Kemp share Lionsgate Savvy distributor gave away copies of Suzanne Collins' first novel to the first 20,000 moviegoers watching "Abduction." To help chalk up this year's biggest British box office opener to date with £4.85...
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Los Angeles Times
| 1 year ago
00 am We all knew Jennifer Lawrence's "The Hunger Games" would be big. But if you actually guessed $155 million in domestic receipts in the office pool, we can only imagine how well you're doing in your March Madness brackets. So with the film's...
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MarketWatch
| 1 year ago
Hollywood has hoped that a movie franchise could come along to make us forget about the majesty of the Harry Potter series of films...Actress Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen in Hunger Games. Lionsgate's blockbuster, The Hunger Games, is...
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CNN
| 1 year ago
The Lionsgate movie based on the best-selling young-adult novel raked in an estimated $155 million in its opening weekend, according to the studio, giving it the third-best debut in North American box office history. Only "Harry Potter and the...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
PDT 3/26/2012 by Lacey Rose share Joe Pugliese The Hunger Games The deal gives ABC Family the rights to the franchise's first two movies, set to roll out on the network in 2014. On the heels of The Hunger Games' record-setting $155 million opening...
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
Jennifer Lawrence doesn't need to be "The Girl on Fire" with her fancy Capitol clothes as shown on "The Hunger Games" because her Esquire photo shoot proves she can burn through anything with her super sultry appeal. She's Hollywood's newest "It"...
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Taiwan News
| 1 year ago
The Hunger Games, the action thriller from Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (LGF), collected $155 million in weekend sales in the US and Canada , setting the third highest opening record in Hollywood, only behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:...
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Pop Crunch
| 1 year ago
The Hunger Games Enjoys Record-Setting $155 Million Opening Weekend See anything good at the movies this weekend?...The feat gives the critically-acclaimed science-fiction blockbuster the third largest opening ever, according to figures released by...
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New Zealand Herald
| 1 year ago
Reviewers have described Lawrence as a "big-boned lady" with "lingering baby fat" who "makes a bad fit for a dystopian fantasy about a people starved into submission", Slate.com reports The Hunger Games stars Lawrence as teen Katniss Everdeen who is...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
Fan-driven movies, including Harry Potter and Twilight , usually have huge opening weekends and then fall off more quickly than other tentpoles. No Twilight film has ever crossed $300 million domestically, while only two Potter pics have. The final...
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PopSugar
| 1 year ago
Miley was also joined at the dinner by her mom, Tish, and performed during the charity event. When she wasn't on stage Miley was spotted sharing kisses with Liam and flashing a large diamond on her left hand. Rumors of Miley and Liam's engagement...
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US Magazine
| 1 year ago
Lionsgate Edward, Bella, Spider-Man and Jack Sparrow just got schooled by Katniss, Peeta and Gale. The Hunger Games made history in its opening weekend in theaters, earning $155 million at the U.S. box office, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Popeater
| 1 year ago
When it comes to box-office odds, Katniss Everdeen had everything in her favor. " The Hunger Games " scored $155 million in North American ticket sales this weekend, the third highest opening weekend of all time, according to estimates from LionsGate.
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Los Angeles Times
| 1 year ago
44 am Lionsgate hit a bull's-eye with The Hunger Games this weekend, as the story of expert archer Katniss Everdeen and her battle for survival debuted with a record-breaking $155 million at the box office. The film starring Jennifer Lawrence posted...
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Arab News
| 1 year ago
The highly anticipated drama The Hunger Games opened with a staggering $155 million in estimated US and Canadian weekend ticket sales, beating Hollywood's loftiest expectations and ranking as the third-highest domestic opening in history. The debut...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling young-adult novel starring Jennifer Lawrence , Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth -- also reeled in the biggest opening for a nonsequel. The Gary Ross -directed tentpole came in not far...
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Foxnews.com
| 1 year ago
Suzanne Collins penned the first book of the dystopian trilogy in 2008. The 50-year-old mother of two spent much of her life writing for children's television shows, including hits like Nickelodeon's Clarissa Explains It All and Oswald. She later...
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Indian Express
| 1 year ago
The Hunger Games' nets record $19.7 mn in midnight showings '+google_ads[i].line2 +' '+google_ads[i].line3 + ' Agencies : New Delhi, Sun Mar 25 2012, 10:04 hrs 'The Hunger Games' has hit the box office records with a $19.7 million start due to...
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The Arlington Advocate
| 1 year ago
Photos Lionsgate Hunger Games poster There's only one movie opening in wide release this week, and it's not hard to figure out why everyone will be flocking to see The Hunger Games. The PG-13 movie is expected to be the first blockbuster film of...
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Extra
| 1 year ago
The Hunger Games" earned the fifth-best opening day ever with a whopping $68.3 million, including $19.7 million from midnight showings. Entertainment Weekly reports that the film has the best opening day ever for a non-sequel film, followed by 2010's...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
According to CinemaScore exit data collected Friday, those under the age of 18 made up the largest portion of the audience, or 39 percent. They also gave the film a glowing A+ CinemaSocre, virtually assuring repeat business...Moveigoers of all ages...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
On Friday alone, the Gary Ross -directed Lionsgate adaptation of Suzanne Collins ' novel raked in $68.3 million at the domestic box office -- the best opening day for a non-sequel ever -- and is headed for a $140-$150 million opening weekend. This...
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Perez Hilton
| 1 year ago
As anticipated, The Hunger Games was a massive success at the box office yesterday, raking in a massively impressive $68.3 million at the box office. With that haul, The Hunger Games earns the honor of the best opening day ever for a nonsequel and...
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Associated Press
| 1 year ago
The Hunger Games" has taken in $68.25 million domestically in its first day, a record for a non-sequel. The Friday total for Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games" was the fifth-best opening day ever and puts the movie on track for the best debut weekend...
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News 24
| 1 year ago
Later in the day, Variety said the movie was on course to earn nearly $70m on Friday alone, and more than double that over by Sunday night. The movie made $19.7m in the midnight screenings. "That's a huge number for an untested property. To come out...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
Lionsgate's book-to-film adaptation is on course for a record-breaking $65 million to $70 million Friday, the best showing ever for a nonsequel. Gary Ross' The Hunger Games is drawing top scores from moviegoers of all ages, furthering the film's box...
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Pop Crunch
| 1 year ago
The Hunger Games Takes in $14.5 Million During Midnight Screenings Can't wait to see The Hunger Games ?...The hotly-anticipated blockbuster made $19.5 million in midnight screenings as it opened across North America early Friday. Critics have widely...
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Lexington Herald-Leader
| 1 year ago
Stories Related Galleries Excitement over the film adaptation of The Hunger Games , which stars two Kentuckians, led area movie theaters to open more and more screens Thursday night for midnight showings. And employees are expecting busy weekends...
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Fox News
| 1 year ago
Breaking Dawn, Part ... who cares? "The Hunger Games" officially opens today, and it just might take a bite out of the "Twilight" franchise. Part 1" grossed $30.25 from midnight screenings last November, which helps explain why everyone is calling "...
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CNN
| 1 year ago
Last night, " The Hunger Games " grossed a truly staggering $19.7 million from midnight showings across the country -- the highest midnight total ever for a non-sequel, and the seventh highest midnight total ever (behind three "Harry Potters" and...
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Hollywood Reporter Film
| 1 year ago
PDT 3/23/2012 by Gregg Kilday share "Fahrenheit 9/11" and "The Hunger Games" The controversial filmmaker cedes the box office crown as the adaptation of Suzanne Collins' novel hits theaters. For nearly eight years, Michael Moore 's documentary...
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Starpulse
| 1 year ago
Comment The Hunger Games has broken box office records, raking in a stunning $19.7 million overnight to make it the highest-grossing midnight opener ever for a non-sequel. The movie adaptation of author Suzanne Collins ' action books, starring...
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Christian Science Monitor
| 1 year ago
The Hunger Games' movie attracts campaigns to fight real-world hunger 'The Hunger Games' stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth urge fans to fight hunger. But some fans are forming their own hunger campaign 'Hunger is Not a Game'...
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New Zealand Herald
| 1 year ago
Saturday Mar 24, 2012 With the Harry Potter film series done and dusted and the Twilight Saga limping towards its finale, a new teen fiction adaptation is being let loose on us, and it's seriously good stuff. The Hunger Games is based on the young...
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Herald Net
| 1 year ago
As you may have heard, Hollywood is holding its breath hoping this might be the next "Harry Potter"-sized franchise...It's got young protagonists and characters with funny names, but the "Potter" connection mostly ends there. "The Hunger Games" does...
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Movies MTV
| 1 year ago
Sullivan When a high profile literary adaptation as big as " The Hunger Games " hits theaters, the quality of the actual movie can be a secondary detail. Luckily, a talented cast and a skilled director have not only put together a faithful adaptation,...
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
| 1 year ago
What we're dealing with is the destroyed fabric of a once-upon-a-time empire...It contains post-apocalyptic action, rebellious teens and mutant half-breeds and I was powerless to resist...Sure she's caught in a love triangle between Peeta , the white-...
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The Guardian
| 1 year ago
The Hunger Games sees Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) selected to represent her district in a dystopian future where teenagers are trained fight to the death
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Indian Express
| 1 year ago
What it does is slow down, crawl and in a story so ripe for visual reproduction, inexplicably, grind to a tiresome halt. Ross, who has also co-written the script along with Collins, steers clear of cheap thrills and big-bucks bloodshed, but in making...
