Weekend Box Office: The Hunger Games #1 with a massive $155 Million for a Third Highest Opening of All-Time!

The Hunger Games (starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson, and Lenny Kravitz) easily tops this weekend's Box Office with an impressive estimate weekend debut total of $155 Million! According to Collider, From its 10,000 prints at 4,137 locations, the film earned an estimated$155 million this weekend, blowing away the previous March record of$116.1 million.  The figure also stands as the third-highest opening ofall-time and the single highest debut for a non-sequel. 

Also, Box Office Mojo has the following The Hunger Games articles...
'Hunger Games' Kills With Fifth-Best Opening Day Ever
Friday Report: The Hunger Games debuted to $68.25 million on Friday, which is easily the top opening day ever for a non-sequel... FULL STORY
'Hunger Games' Sets Non-Sequel Midnight Record...
 The Hunger Games opened to an estimated $19.74 million at midnight, which ranks seventh all-time behind the last three Harry Potter and Twilight movies. It did score the top midnight debut ever for a non-sequel, and it earned more than twice as much as the first Twilight movie ($7 million). FULL STORY
Forecast: 'Hunger Games' Targets Record Books

Here's the rundown of this weekend's TOP 10 Box Office gross (via Collider  and Box Office Mojo, which will update its actuals tomorrow afternoon)...

	Title	Weekend	Total
1	The Hunger Games	$155, 000,000	$155
2	21 Jump Street	$21,300,000	$71
3	The Lorax	$13,100,000	$177.3
4	John Carter	$5,010,000	$62.3
5	Act of Valor	$2,062,000	$65.9
6	Project X	$1,950,000	$51.7
7	A Thousand Words	$1,900,000	$15.4
8	October Baby	$1,718,000	$1.9
9	Safe House	$1,390,000	$122.5
10	Journey 2	$1,370,000	$97.1

Congrats to Donald Sutherland and his co-stars especially Jennifer Lawrence and the rest of the rest of the cast and crew!

I haven't seen this film yet, but I will definitely see it (eventually) sometime before the end of this week...

In Theaters Today: The Hunger Games

Opening in theaters nationwide today is one of the most anticipated films of 2012, The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson, and Lenny Kravitz.

Go see Donald Sutherland as President Snow in this film! May the odds be in your favor...

Some film critic reviews for The Hunger Games via Rotten Tomatoes for this film has been positive such as the following reviews...
The Hunger Games: Film Review via Hollywood Reporter
The Hunger Games Review via Variety
Review: 'The Hunger Games' Is Thoughtful, Thrilling Popular Entertainment That Genuinely Deserves To Be A Franchise via The Playlist
The Hunger Games Review via Digital Spy

Watch the trailer #2 (or visit Yahoo! Movies to see the trailer in HD), see LA and UK premiere photos, and more below...

(source: Yahoo! Movies)

Here’s the official synopsis for The Hunger Games:

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America,the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelvedistricts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the HungerGames.  A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoinggovernment intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationallytelevised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another untilone survivor remains.

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for theseGames their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharpinstincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor HaymitchAbernathy.  If she’s ever to return hometo District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena thatweigh survival against humanity and life against love.

 Donald Sutherland as President Snow
in The Hunger Games

(source: the film’s website (via /Film and Collider)

View all The Hunger Games Production Stills and Movie Posters  via Yahoo! Movies

See all The Hunger Games Premiere photos
Photos: Donald Sutherland at 'The Hunger Games' Los Angeles Premiere
'The Hunger Games' World Premiere (Los Angeles) via Yahoo! Movies
'The Hunger Games' UK Premiere (via Yahoo! Movies)

Watch 'The Hunger Games' Premiere Highlights
See 'The Hunger Games': Premiere Fashions
Also more on Hunger Games Premiere Archive

Previous The Hunger Games posts 

• Photos: Donald Sutherland at 'The Hunger Games' Los Angeles Premiere 
• New still of Donald Sutherland as President Snow in 'The Hunger Games' 
• Watch: new trailer for 'The Hunger Games' 
• Watch: the first trailer for 'The Hunger Games' starring Jennifer Lawrence and Donald Sutherland 
• Movie News: Donald Sutherland joins 'The Hunger Games' film

THE GIRL WHO WAS ON FIRE

An illustration of Jennifer Lawrence, who plays Katniss in The Hunger Games ♥ I'm so excited to see the film which comes out on Friday, Thursday at midnight if you're a true fan- although I can't see myself standing in the cold to watch it, even though it looks amazing, I'd prefer a quieter showing ♥ I've been listening to the soundtrack today and it's really good ♥ I'm thinking of making this a print in my etsy shop, so it could be available soon for a limited time ♥ 

THE GIRL WHO WAS ON FIRE

An illustration of Jennifer Lawrence, who plays Katniss in The Hunger Games ♥ I'm so excited to see the film which comes out on Friday, Thursday at midnight if you're a true fan- although I can't see myself standing in the cold to watch it, even though it looks amazing, I'd prefer a quieter showing ♥ I've been listening to the soundtrack today and it's really good ♥ I'm thinking of making this a print in my etsy shop, so it could be available soon for a limited time ♥ 

Photos: Donald Sutherland at 'The Hunger Games' Los Angeles Premiere

Donald Sutherland attended the premiere of Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games" at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.

The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci, and Donald Sutherland. In theaters nationwide March 23rd!

Check out the following...
Watch ‘The Hunger Games’ Red Carpet Premiere Live [Video]
'The Hunger Games' premiere: Live streaming from the red carpet
PHOTOS: Meet the cast of 'The Hunger Games' (via LA Times)
Donald Sutherland 'The Hunger Games' LA Premiere photo (via Yahoo! Movies)
'Hunger Games': Red Carpet Pics! (via EW.com)

See Donald Sutherland's photos from the premiere below...

Premiere Of Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games" - Red Carpet

(Photos by Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America | zimbio.com) 

Premiere Of Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games" - Arrivals 

(Photos by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Speaking of Donald Sutherland, he recently attended the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter - Arrivals

WE'RE ONLY YOUNG AND NAIVE STILL

It's a busy week again, missing the sunshine, completely obsessed by the Hunger Games, I can't put it down but I have to as I have lots of other things to do! Pretty nails, cupcakes, rewatching Friends in the background as I illustrate, keeps me happy ♥

WE'RE ONLY YOUNG AND NAIVE STILL

It's a busy week again, missing the sunshine, completely obsessed by the Hunger Games, I can't put it down but I have to as I have lots of other things to do! Pretty nails, cupcakes, rewatching Friends in the background as I illustrate, keeps me happy ♥

New still of Donald Sutherland as President Snow in 'The Hunger Games'

 

UPDATED 3/2/12: 'Hunger Games': 3 new photos! (via EW.com)
UPDATED 2/23/12: Check out THE HUNGER GAMES TV Spots and New Images (via Collider)

Lots of new New Character Images and IMAX Banner for THE HUNGER GAMES featuring a still of Donald Sutherland as President Snow and an Advanced Tickets On Sale Tomorrow and Mall Tour Announced (via Collider).

The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci, and Donald Sutherland. In theaters March 23rd!

Here's Donald Sutherland's character image (which you can also see here: Capitol in another site related to the film) below from the film’s website (via /Film and Collider):

 Donald Sutherland as President Snow
in The Hunger Games

Also, as the movie fast approaches...just 29 days (as the countdown timer from the film's website says) until the movie opens next month. Although DS is not listed as participating for the mall tour...

Here’s the press release regarding the mall tour (via Collider):

SANTA MONICA, CA (February 21, 2012) – Talent from The Hunger Games will be embarking on a national tour to meet press and fans March 3^rd – 10^th, 2012.  The tour, sponsored by the Microsoft Store, China Glaze, and h2O Spring Water will include stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas, Miami, Chicago, and Minneapolis.

Each stop will include a Q&A event where fans will have a chance to ask questions of their favorite cast members and participate in fun giveaways such as a chance to win a limited-edition Hunger Games HP Folio PC from the Microsoft Store or additional Hunger Games gear.  Talent will be available for select press opportunities the morning of each tour stop.  To request information regarding any of the tour stops, see media contacts below.

Saturday, March 3^rd – LOS ANGELES
Fan event at the Westfield Century City
Talent: Gary Ross, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth
Tuesday, March 6^th- ATLANTA
Fan event at JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead
Talent: Liam Hemsworth, Leven Rambin, Dayo Okeniyi, Amandla Stenberg and Jack Quaid
Wednesday, March 7^th – PHOENIX AND CHICAGO
PHOENIX
Fan event at the Scottsdale Fashion Square
Talent: Liam Hemsworth, Leven Rambin, Dayo Okeniyi and Jack Quaid
CHICAGO
Fan event at the Westfield Fox Valley
Talent: Josh Hutcherson, Isabelle Fuhrman and Jacqueline Emerson
Thursday, March 8^th – MIAMI AND DALLAS
MIAMI
Fan event at the Westfield Broward
Talent: Jennifer Lawrence, Alexander Ludwig and Amandla Stenberg
DALLAS
Fan event at Galleria Dallas
Talent: Josh Hutcherson, Isabelle Fuhrman and Jacqueline Emerson
Friday, March 9^th – MINNEAPOLIS
Fan event at the Mall Of America
Talent:  Jennifer Lawrence, Alexander Ludwig, Amandla Stenberg, Josh Hutcherson, Isabelle Fuhrman and Jacqueline Emerson
Saturday, March 10^th – SEATTLE
Fan event at the University Village
Talent:  Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson

Watch: new trailer for 'The Hunger Games'

A new trailer has been released online for one of the most anticipated films of 2012, The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson, and Lenny Kravitz.

Yesterday, there was an EW article about how Donald Sutherland emailed the director (Gary Ross) to play President Snow and be part of The Hunger Games cast. Read ‘The Hunger Games’: How Donald Sutherland inspired two new President Snow scenes (via EW.com)    

The Hunger Games opens in wide release and IMAX on March 23rd.

Watch the new trailer (or visit Yahoo! Movies to see the trailer in HD) below...

(source: Yahoo! Movies)

Here’s the official synopsis for The Hunger Games:

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America,the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelvedistricts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the HungerGames.  A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoinggovernment intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationallytelevised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another untilone survivor remains.

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for theseGames their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharpinstincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor HaymitchAbernathy.  If she’s ever to return hometo District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena thatweigh survival against humanity and life against love.

Watch: the first trailer for 'The Hunger Games' starring Jennifer Lawrence and Donald Sutherland

The first full trailer for The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson, and Lenny Kravitz has just been released today.

First, here’s the official synopsis for The Hunger Games:

Every 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. THE HUNGER GAMES is directed by Gary Ross, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 16 million copies in print in the United States alone, has developed a massive global following.

Check out and watch the trailer below featuring Donald Sutherland as President Snow (with a couple screen caps of him included) below...

The Hunger Games trailer 

 

 (source: mantucijo333 )

The Hunger Games trailer screen screen captures
featuring Donald Sutherland as President Snow

May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor!  

The Hunger Games in theaters March 23, 2012!  

Movie News: Donald Sutherland joins 'The Hunger Games' film

Deadline reports that Donald Sutherland joined the big cast of big screen adaptation of The Hunger Games based on Suzanne Collins novels.

Read more below (via Deadline):

Donald Sutherland Joins 'The Hunger Games'

Lionsgate has set Donald Sutherland to play the role of President Snow in The Hunger Games, the trilogy that will be directed by Gary Ross based on the Suzanne Collins novels. Snow is the autocratic ruler of Panem who uses the violent Hunger Games as a way to maintain control. Jennifer Lawrence plays heroine Katniss Everdeen. Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Toby Jones, Lenny Kravitz, Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, Wes Bentley and Elizabeth Banks are also in the cast.

Lionsgate will release “The Hunger Games” on March 23, 2012.