INTERVIEW: Josh Hutcherson talks about 'The Hunger Games' success, his new movie EPIC & Future Plans

In promotion of his new animated flick Epic, which will be opening in theaters this Friday, Josh Hutcherson sat down with Knoxville.com to talk about his career, the success of The Hunger Games and his future plans.

On The Hunger Games’ success

“It’s been a great experience. Things are obviously different for me than they were a year ago, two years ago or five years ago. I’m still doing my thing, being myself. I’m just grateful for the attention, for all the people that come out and see the movies.” 

On signing on to Epic 

“He [director Chris Wedge] described this world he’d dreamed up, and I fell for it. It reminded me of being a kid and being in my own backyard, playing and using my imagination. It was a chance to relive that experience a little bit. That was a magical time for me, and made me nostalgic.”

MAGAZINE COVER: Jennifer Lawrence graces the cover of Gala Croisette Magazine

Our Katniss Everdeen, Jennifer Lawrence is on the cover of Gala Croisette Magazine in France. The picture on the cover was taken at the Cannes Film Festival in France where a Catching Fire photocall and party was held, including a red carpet movie premiere that cast members - Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin & director Francis Lawrence - attended over the weekend.

VIDEO: 'Catching Fire' director and stars Jennifer Lawrence & Sam Claflin talk new scenes & changes

Yahoo! Movies caught up with The Hunger Games: Catching Fire director Francis Lawrence and cast members Jennifer Lawrence and Sam Claflin at the Catching Fire party at Cannes Film Festival over the weekend (photos here), where the trio talked about what fans can expect from the film, new scenes, few changes and more. Our Finnick, Sam Claflin even confirmed that one of the most highly anticipated scenes will indeed be in the film. So exciting!
Warning: the interviews contain mild spoilers. Watch/read at your own risk.

PHOTOS & VIDEO: 'Catching Fire' Party at Cannes with Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth & Sam Claflin

Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin and director Francis Lawrence finished a busy day at Cannes Film Festival last Saturday by attending Lionsgate's Catching Fire Party sponsored by their official makeup partner, COVERGIRL. Originally, it was planned to be a beach party. But since the weather was not so good at Cannes over the weekend, they've decided to re-plan everything indoors. Check out photos as well as a behind-the-scenes video of the extravagant Catching Fire party below!

ABOUT THE EVENT: 

Taking futuristic dystopian fashion and fun to whole new levels, Lionsgate’s THE HUNGER GAMES:CATCHING FIRE Capitol Party at Baoli Beach on Saturday evening sponsored by COVERGIRL was this year’s hottest event at the Cannes Film Festival. Themed around 2013’s most anticipated motion-picture release, THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, the party was comprised of an exclusive guest list that included the film’s stars Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Sam Claflin, as well as director Francis Lawrence. COVERGIRL, which celebrated its partnership with the film at the event, provided touchups to party guests. Acclaimed DJ Snake kept everyone in the groove while a platoon of models remained in constant circulation clad in “Capital Chic” attire.
Lionsgate spent five months planning the exclusive affair paying close attention to every detail from importing Capitol portraits for the event, to providing specially coded tickets for each guest which included a pin for them to wear granting them access. The night rivaled the grandest celebrations hosted by President Snow.

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PHOTO: First look at Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in X-Men: First Class sequel

In a recent interview, Jennifer Lawrence said that she was headed back to Toronto yesterday (May 19th) to continue filming the sequel for X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past. Thanks to director Bryan Singer (director of the film); we now have our first look at our Katniss - Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in the forthcoming new film of the successful X-Men franchise.

“First look: #JenniferLawrence as a vengeful #Mystique. #XMen #DaysOfFuturePast”

VIDEOS: Jennifer Lawrence, Sam Claflin & director Francis Lawrence talk about 'Catching Fire' at Cannes

Check out video interviews of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire cast members - Jennifer Lawrence & Sam Claflin - along with director Francis Lawrence at Cannes Film Festival 2013 where they talk about the Catching Fire film! If you haven't seen the Photocall and Red Carpet photos, click HERE and HERE.
Jennifer Lawrence (0:21 mark)

Jennifer & Sam:

PHOTOS: Jennifer Lawrence, Sam Claflin, Liam Hemsworth & Francis Lawrence on Cannes Red Carpet

Last Saturday morning, we posted photos of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire cast along with director Francis Lawrence at the Catching Fire photocall at Cannes Film Festival 2013 as well as a photo of the invitation to the Catching Fire Beach Party. Now we also have a bunch of photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Sam Claflin, Liam Hemsworth and director Lawrence at the premiere of Psychotherapy of A Plains Indian at the Cannes Film Festival, which was also held last Saturday.

PHOTO: 'Catching Fire' Beach Party Invitation at Cannes Film Festival 2013

Photos of Catching Fire cast members - Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth & Sam Claflin - together with director Francis Lawrence at The Hunger Games: Catching Fire photocall at Cannes Film Festival 2013 emerged online this morning (check them out here). However, the photocall doesn't look like the only Catching Fire event that will be happening at Cannes today. Since a photo of an invitation to the Catching Fire beach part tonight has also appeared online.

PHOTOS: Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin & Francis Lawrence at Catching Fire Photocall at Cannes Film Festival

Chins up, smiles on and get excited! Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin and director Francis Lawrence were all in attendance at The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Photocall (see the Catching Fire setup here). Katniss, Gale and Finnick together  in a single picture, yes please (we just hope Peeta was there too)! Check out photos below!

OFFICIAL: Lionsgate announces partnership with COVERGIRL for 'Catching Fire' Ad Campaign

Lionsgate just made an official announcement regarding a partnership with COVERGIRL as their official makeup partner for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. This partnership promises an upcoming COVERGIRL Capitol Collection, an ad campaign that will bring us new and exciting products for The Hunger Games film sequel. Below is the official Press Release.

COVERGIRL ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE NEW BEAUTY PARTNERSHIP WITH LIONSGATE’S “THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE” 

COVERGIRL creates striking new CAPITOL COLLECTION beauty campaign inspired by the film 

HUNT VALLEY, MD, May 17, 2013 — Today, COVERGIRL announced its first-ever major movie sponsorship of Lionsgate’s highly anticipated The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, scheduled for release in North American theaters on November 22, 2013. COVERGIRL will launch a first-of-its-kind creative advertising campaign inspired by the film, featuring new products from the brand’s upcoming Capitol Collection from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, to be announced at a later date. 

Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Josh Hutcherson lead an all-star cast in the second installment of The Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The trailer, which debuted last month, has been viewed over 25 million times on YouTube. The film promises to illustrate the exquisite splendor in the world of the Capitol in rich detail, and the film’s makeup department used COVERGIRL products on set to create the film’s luxurious, high couture looks.