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Entertainment Weekly covers ‘The Men of the Hunger Games’; first official look at Josh as Peeta Mellark!

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Entertainment Weekly have released their “Hunger Games” exclusive feature highlighting the men of the “Hunger Games” movie – Peeta Mellark and Gale Hawthorne! In a nine-page magazine spread, the cast and crew of the “Hunger Games” talk about the movie’s production and author, Suzanne Collins, talks about the principle cast and has some exceptionally flattering comments for Josh! In new “Hunger Games” materials, we’ve added: a new photoshoot image featuring Josh and Liam as Peeta and Gale; the first official promotional still from the movie; and a whole lot of scans from the magazine feature.

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It was a love-fest when Liam Hemsworth (The Last Song) and Josh Hutcherson (The Kids Are All Right) learned they’d landed the roles of Gale and Peeta, respectively. The guys first met after Hutcherson worked with Hemsworth’s big brother, Chris, on an upcoming remake of Red Dawn. Says Hutcherson, ”I sent him a text: ‘Dude, we have The Hunger Games! I’m so stoked, man, this is awesome!”’

Before arriving on set, Hutcherson hit the gym for an intense round of training to better embody a boy who’s spent his childhood heaving sacks of flour. He put on about 15 pounds of muscle in three weeks.

Hutcherson and Lawrence have become playful friends, but he’s a little concerned about the payback she might give him for a prank he played on her. ”I’m sure she’s going to pay me back,” says Hutcherson. ”I’m just terrified because she’s someone I can see taking it to the next level, and somebody could get hurt.”

Hemsworth and Hutcherson may be rivals on screen, but they bonded hard during their weeks on set together. ”I think it’s going to blow people’s minds when they see that Peeta and Gale are actually best friends in real life,” says Hutcherson.

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First “Hunger Games” poster online

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The first poster, currently being given away at the Lionsgate booth at San Diego Comic Con, to promote “The Hunger Games” has come available online. It shows the mockingjay pin surrounded by flames and bears the tagline ‘May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favour’. You can check it out here in the photo galleries. There is also an interactive flash movie poster available online – you can watch the poster come alive!

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Win a trip to the “Hunger Games” set

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Lionsgate Entertainment is currently holding a Facebook competition for “Hunger Games” fans! To enter, all you need to do is “like” the official “Hunger Games” Facebook page (or alternatively, this link). The winner will be allowed onto the set and will have the chance to rub shoulders with select Tributes, as well as a mini autograph session. The competition closes 25 July 2011.

The film, based off the first novel of Suzanne Collins’ dystopian triology, is currently shooting down South, and is scheduled for theatrical release March 23, 2012. However, by entering the fan sweeps, you’re one step closer to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the set and have a meet and greet/autograph signing with select cast and crew. Thank you, Lionsgate!

Here are the essential deets, so listen up! To enter, you need to visit “The Hunger Games”‘ official Facebook page and “like” it (which we already “love”). You’ll also have the option to submit two additional entries if you share the page with friends. The sweepstakes runs until July 24, and the winner will be selected online the week of July 25. Now we all have the chance to be an honorary Tribute! May the odds be ever in your favor! Read more at the source.

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Jennifer Lawrence: “Josh is so charming”

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Jennifer Lawrence, the actress portraying Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming “Hunger Games” movie, has spoken to MTV Movies about her role in the film. She also briefly describes her co-stars, Josh and Liam (Hemsworth), and explains why they are so fitting for their roles as Peeta Mellark and Gale Hawthorne. The video can be seen below.

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“Hunger Games” panel at Comic Con not “locked [in] yet”

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The Examiner has taken to clearing up rumours circulating which state that there will be a “Hunger Games” panel at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. A representative from Lionsgate has stated that their “Comic Con plans aren’t locked yet”, however they promise to keep the fanbase updated.

As the dates for San Diego Comic Con 2011 inch closer and closer, fans of The Hunger Games are becoming more and more eager to find out if the convention will include any details or sneak peeks at The Hunger Games movie.

“Our Comic Con plans aren’t locked yet,” Lionsgate tells The Hunger Games Examiner. “But we will be sure to keep everyone posted.”

Besides the potential of The Hunger Games, Lionsgate has a lot of upcoming films that would be a good fit for Comic Con, held July 21-24 this year, such as the remake of Conan the Barbarian and Abduction, starring Taylor Lautner. More at the source.

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