The global literary and cinematic phenomenon “The Hunger Games” is once again capturing the attention of readers and viewers. Sales of Suzanne Collins’ classic trilogy have skyrocketed, and TikTok, YouTube, and fan communities are flooded with theories, analysis, and new fan art. Lionsgate has officially confirmed the development of new projects in The Hunger Games universe, and fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel. So, Lux has compiled a selection of interesting facts about the franchise. Also, check out the news about a self-confident millionaire who wants to organize his own Hunger Games https://znaki.fm/events/the-capitol-in-the-hunger-games-en/.
Training actors in survival
All actors who played tributes underwent special training: archery, martial arts, rock climbing, and wilderness survival. For example, Jennifer Lawrence did not know how to shoot a bow. Before filming, the actress was intensively trained by an archery champion to make her movements as realistic as possible.
The mockingjay does not exist in nature
The mockingjay is a fictional bird, a hybrid of a jay and a mockingbird. The whistle sound that signals the uprising was not recorded with a human voice, but was created by computer and partially taken from birds. Despite this, the symbolism of the bird influenced real protests around the world.
The scene with the fiery outfit is not just special effects
Katniss’s costume really “flared up” using LED elements, pyrotechnics, and digital editing. To achieve the effect of real flames “flowing” around the body, a recording of real fire was used, which was then “superimposed” on a 3D model of Katniss’s movements. The scene took several days to shoot because the movements, facial expressions, and lighting had to be synchronized to make the CGI look realistic.
Jennifer Lawrence almost lost her hearing during filming
During the filming of the second part of the series, one of the scenes required filming in water, near the jungle arena where the characters fight for their lives in the games. During many scenes, Lawrence spent a long time in the water, particularly when filming near a waterfall and an artificial explosion. Due to poorly drained water from her ear and numerous dives, the actress developed an inner ear infection. Later, when filming the explosion scene, the sound was so loud and close that she temporarily lost her hearing in one ear.
Critics have called The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes the best dystopian young adult novel: what makes the film interesting
At the end of 2019, author Suzanne Collins called director Francis Lawrence (who adapted the last two parts of the trilogy for the screen) and producer Nina Jacobson with the words: “Surprise, I’ve almost finished another book!” At first, this announcement shocked them, because after the films with Katniss Everdeen, there were no plans for other books.
Suzanne Collins’ works have been translated into fifty-five languages. The Hunger Games was frequently featured in Publishers Weekly and USA Today magazines, and was on the New York Times bestseller list for over seven consecutive years. Learn more about The Hunger Games World and The Capitol: What Has Reasoned Such a Viral Effect and brought it such wild popularity on the Znaki.fm website.
