Two new clips from The Hunger Games feature a pivotal scene and some behind-the-scenes action

Last Updated on July 23, 2021

Today two new clips present themselves from Gary Ross’ THE HUNGER GAMES, which is only a few weeks away. The film, the first adapted from Suzanne Collins’ trilogy of books, is poised to open in a very big way (TWILIGHT big!!!), but those of you who are on the fence about seeing it now have some clips to mull over. One of the below videos is a scene from an important section of the movie, featuring Stanley Tucci’s bizarre talk-show host Caesar Flickerman talking to Hunger Games participant Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), while the other is a long peek behind the scenes via some B-roll footage.

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part 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.

THE HUNGER GAMES opens on MARCH 23rd.

“Interview” clip

B-roll footage

Jennifer Lawrence