Not every movie lives up to the fan’s expectations from the book; the Hunger Games series is an exception garnering critic and fan acclaim. The blockbuster movie “The Hunger Games” is now available on DVD for those looking for a more in-depth look into the phenomenon or for those just looking to re-watch the film.
Wal-Mart teamed up with Lionsgate Entertainment to host midnight release parties all across America. Stars of the film, Ethan Jamieson (District 4) and Ian Nelson (District 3), visited Marietta, Ga for a meet and greet with fans April 17. For those of you who may have missed the event, The Sentinel was there to meet the actors and get a glimpse into the world of Panem.
The trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins, recently overtook Harry Potter as the best-selling book series on Amazon and continues to attract fans with the second movie, “Catching Fire,” set to start filming in September 2012 in Atlanta.
Jamieson and Nelson were excited to show the fans a preview of what went on during filming.
“There are special features and behind the scenes featurettes on the DVD,” Nelson said. “I think it’s a great opportunity for the fans to see all that goes into the film.”
Fans flooded to the signing and waited hours for the opportunity to see the real-life tributes. It may have been five months since “The Hunger Games” hit theaters, but the fan base has yet to die down.
“It hasn’t fully sunk in yet,” Nelson said. “We knew it was going to be huge, but we were also just grateful to make something special.”
Nelson feels that the story is universally appealing because the core of the series is about loving someone and what you would do because of it.
The series continues to appeal to many different demographics because of the complexity the story has to offer. Some fans enjoy the action and love story, others like the idea that this may be our future.
“The fact that this could happen in the future; that’s what drew me in,” Jamieson said.
Nelson agrees with Jamieson, but also feels that the characters make the story as well.
“I love how rich the characters are even though they go through a foreign circumstance,” Nelson said.
From intimidating circumstances to a love triangle, “The Hunger Games” has something for each type of moviegoer. With the release of the DVD, old fans can learn more about their favorite trilogy and new fans can see what all the fuss is about. “The Hunger Games” is available on DVD and Blu-ray now.
