The official Hunger Games Catching Fire teaser trailer has been released and it is amazing! It starts with Katniss and Peeta being announced as the winners of the prior Hunger Games and then focuses on President Snow and Plutarch Heavensbee talking about how Katniss needs to be killed. “I think she should die but in the right way, at the right time,” says Plutarch. “Katniss Everdeen is a symbol. You don’t have to destroy her, just her image. Show her that she is one of us now. Let them rally behind that. They’re going to hate her so much they might just kill her for you.”

Katniss appeals to Haymitch to help her through the Victory Tour. Prim hints that she will be joining in the chaos in some way, and Gale is seen being whipped. The trailer ends with the haunting Mockingjay whistle.

Catching Fire will be released November 22, 2013. Are you excited about the release? More than the original movie?

Lots of news this week about the release of the Capitol Couture line of portraits. Which is your favorite?

Elizabeth Banks: ‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Effie Portrait! | Elizabeth Banks, Hunger Games : Just Jared Newly released official Hunger Games images as a part of the Capitol Couture website. The first is the “official portrait” of Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks). via: www.justjared.com

MSN Movies exclusive: Katniss Everdeen’s Capitol Portrait Debut of the exclusive Capitol Portrait from “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” of District 12 tribute Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence). Includes more information about Capitol Couture and the portrait line. via: social.entertainment.msn.com

‘Hunger Games’ Wedding Dress: Katniss Everdeen Dons Dreamy Gown In New Poster (PHOTO) Another new Catching Fire poster has been released and this one features Katniss in a wedding-inspired dress. via: www.huffingtonpost.com

‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ — Katniss’ Wedding Dress Designer Revealed Wondering who designed the costumes in the new Catching Fire posters? Learn more about designer Tex Saverio, who designed the Katniss white gown as wel as the details of the gown (including the metal pieces that signify fire and flames). via: www.hollywoodreporter.com

If you don’t already have a Kindle copy of the Hunger Games trilogy, now is the day to buy it! You can download the entire set of 3 books for only $5 at Amazon (regularly $54). That’s a savings of 91%!

The set includes The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay.

We’re not sure how long this deal will last, so if you want it you may need to get it today!

Great news for Jennifer Lawrence this week as she won an Oscar for her role in Silver Linings Playbook. What do you think of the new Hunger Games-based reality television show?

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” debuts new poster – CBS News New Catching Fire poster is released featuring Katniss and Peeta on the “Victory Tour.” via: www.cbsnews.com

Double Threats: Actors Who Sing w/ MARIA HOWELL of The Hunger Games Maria Howell talks about her auditions for “The Hunger Games” plus some personal information about herself. via: www.nycastings.com

Jennifer Lawrence dyes her hair near jet black for Hunger Games re-shoots… just hours after winning Best Actress Oscar with honey-hued locks | Mail Online Fresh off her Best Actress Oscar win, Jennifer Lawrence is quickly getting back into Katniss mode by changing her hair color back from blonde to near black. via: www.dailymail.co.uk

‘Hunger Games’ to become a real show – Arts & Entertainment – Sonoma State Star – Sonoma State University The Hunger Games is great as fiction, but what would you think about it as a reality series? The CW network might just be capitalizing on the Hunger Games hype with a new series that would involve everything but the actual killing. via: www.sonomastatestar.com

Hunger Games and Catching fire news for this week, including award nominations! Plus, find out where parents are protesting their kids reading the Hunger Games in school.

Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Stewart Snare Kids’ Choice Award Nominations Nominations include “The Hunger Games” for Favorite Movie as well as Jennifer Lawrence for Favorite Movie Actress and Favorite Female Buttkicker. via: hollywoodcrush.mtv.com

‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Poster Debuts – Hollywood Reporter The official Catching Fire poster is revealed, featuring the Mockingjay Pin on fire. via: www.hollywoodreporter.com

PHOTOS: ‘Catching Fire’ pin and other products revealed by NECA at Toy Fair | The Hunger Gamers – Home of the Hunger Games Fans | TheHungerGamers.tk Looking forward to new official Catching Fire merchandise? Here’s a sneak peek from Toy Fair in New York. via: thehungergamer.blogspot.com

Evansville Parents Protest “Hunger Games” Assignment at Daughter’s School Crazy news from my own hometown. Parents in Evansville, Indiana, are protesting a class assignment that involves reading The Hunger Games (includes news footage). via: tristatehomepage.com

Lots going on this week in Hunger Games news! See what you might have missed.

Nominated for Nothing: ‘Hunger Games’ | The Hunger Games Fire One writer’s arguments about The Hunger Games failing to be nominated for any Oscars. via: hungergamesfire.com

Amanda Plummer to play Wiress in ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ – San Francisco Movie | Examiner.com Casting news for the part of Wiress in Catching Fire. via: www.examiner.com

‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ images released: Fans get first look at Sam Claflin’s Finnick Odair – NY Daily News New official images from Catching Fire including Finnick Odair, Katniss, Peeta, and Gale. via: www.nydailynews.com

Philip Seymour Hoffman Explains Why Bloody ‘Hunger Games’ Is Good For Kids – Speakeasy – WSJ Philip Seymour Hoffman discusses his role of Plutarch Heavensbee and why he is amazed by the story of The Hunger Games. via: blogs.wsj.com

Funtactix and Lionsgate Release The Hunger Games Adventures for iPhone Major update for the official adventure game of Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games is now available on the App Store. Join millions of other fans and explore Panem alongside your favorite characters for the first time ever on iPhone. via: www.prweb.com

If you are looking to pull off the Effie Trinket look, you know that you need bright colors and high fashion. But more important than anything is the hair! Since most of us do not have poofy blond curls, we need a wig to do it right. I found a perfect wig at Costume SuperCenter. It’s called the “Chaperone Wig” on their site, but we know who it really looks like. Check it out:

Chaperone Wig Adult
The Chaperone Wig Adult is perfect for many different costumes. This 1940s style up do wig features blonde curls and side bangs. The wig also includes a black flower accessory.

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What do you think? Would this help complete the perfect Effie look for a Hunger Games party or the Catching Fire movie release?

Having read the books and seen the Hunger Games movie, you know that there are a number of different things that you could pull together to create the perfect Katniss Halloween Costume. Since there are not any Katniss costumes on the market this year, you are going to be on your own to figure one out. You likely already have a few of the pieces that you will need in your wardrobe–dark boots, dark pants, dark jacket. But there are three parts of the Katniss costume that are essential that you likely do not have: the wig, the bow and arrow, and a Mockingjay pin. Luckily, we have found a couple of pretty reasonable options.

Our choice for the Katniss Wig comes from BuyCostumes.com.

It’s the perfect length and even has bangs like hers.

Assuming that you already have Katniss hair (which a few of you might), the second item you need is your Katniss bow and arrow set. I’ve seen some of these selling for upwards of $100 online, but you do not need those unless you really plan on shooting people (which I hope you do not).

You can get this set at BuyCostumes.com and it has great ratings. Combine the wig and bow and arrow set to save on shipping charges. Plus, they usually have a coupon on their website. (If they do not have a coupon on their website, you can check out the Sunshine Rewards BuyCostumes coupons).

Here’s another great option for a bow and arrow from Costume Supercenter that you can actually use (plus check out our Costume Supercenter coupons and deals)!

Disney Pixar’s Brave Bow and Arrow for Girls
This accessory features a bow and two suction cup toy arrows. The bow measures 19 inches long and each arrow is 9.5 inches long. This toy gives a great effect to the look and is a safe toy.

The third and obviously most important part of any Katniss costume is the Mockingjay pin. You can get those on Amazon for sure and hopefully for awhile still at Hot Topic, although those types of merchandise tend to sell out there and not get replaced.

We think it’s worth it to spend a little on the wig, bow and arrow, and Mockingjay pin, especially if you already have some clothes that will fit the bill. Katniss and the Hunger Games characters are definitely going to be hot Halloween costumes this year!