The World of The Hunger Games Coloring Book - Coming soon!!

This party ain't over yet, son! Bet you thought you'd seen the last of us, haha! Nope, we're still here creeping in the shadows grieving over the conclusion of our franchise. But we come back to you now to share with you some cool news: The Official Hunger Games Coloring Book!

Entertainment Weekly debuted the first images of The World of The Hunger Games Coloring Book which fly onto shelves September 27th. Finally, The Hunger Games joins fandoms such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones in the world of adult coloring books. Check out the pages that EW debuted today: 

Source: EW

The World of Hunger Games Auction

Lionsgate, together with auction company Profiles in History will be auctioning off almost 500 costumes, props and set pieces from The Hunger Games Franchise this May.

You check out the 3D Flipbook to check out the cool but (predictably) expensive things for sale!

Read the press release, with the highlights from the auction and bidding information after the cut.

Mockingjay Part 2 / 4-Film Collection Blu-Ray Review

Mockingjay Part 2 is already out on digital release, but fans can own it on Blu-Ray TOMORROW, March 22nd. Deciding whether you buy the Blu-Ray or the full 4 Film Collection depends on how much you want to spend, honestly. Everything that's on the Mockingjay Part 2 Blu-ray also exists in the 4 film collection and then some. Let's go over what is in the 4 Film Collection that you cannot get anywhere else.

4-Film Collection

• 12 Deleted Scenes from The Hunger Games
• 1 Deleted Scenes from Catching Fire
• 2 Featurettes "Picturing Panem" and "Capitol Cuisine"

The above is content that is completely new. When you buy the 4 Film Collection you are not only getting all the films, but also the many special features that each movie came with. If you're a superfan, you probably have seen all these special features already. However it might be worth it for you just for these deleted scenes from the older movies. When navigating the menu on the 4 Film special features disc, each brand new feature will have "never-before-seen" attached to it.

I highly recommend getting the 4 Film collection for those that have been fans since the first film. The fandom was pretty outraged when we got no deleted scenes on the first Blu-Ray. Sources we talked to kept saying "the version Gary showed us was pretty much the version we went with". We knew that was probably an exaggeration and that Lionsgate was holding on to something for a box set version of the movies in the future. Now that we are here, we are quite glad that fans are able to finally see these deleted scenes, OF WHICH THERE ARE MANY, and get a little closure on the deleted scene fiasco in 2012. 

We live and breathe special features, and it's never too much in our opinion. We wish that there were more "extra" special features to be had in this box set, but the reality might just be that is all that was shot. Still, we are grateful that we have the opportunity to own a complete collection of every single Hunger Games film and special features.

Mockingjay Part 2 Blu-Ray

At the very least fans should be getting Mockingjay Part 2 on Blu-Ray. There are some great special features and quite a challenge for fans looking for Easter Eggs. We always report on how to access the Blu-Ray Easter Egg, and this one has three deleted scenes hidden in it. To access the Mockingjay Part 2 Easter Egg, you can check it out HERE.

Audio Commentary

As always the Blu-Ray offers audio commentary from Francis Lawrence and Nina Jacobson. For those fans wanting to learn everything they can about behind the scenes information on Part 2, definitely don't miss the commentary. They touch on aspects that are in the book that aren't in the film, citing reasons to why they couldn't. Some interesting facts are that the main reason the wedding happens in the film is that they didn't want to deny fans of that moment. As much as they were dying to put more Johanna in the film they could not for fear of the film losing momentum. A lot of insight into Katniss' character going into this last film. Fans who are anxious to learn more will definitely enjoy the audio commentary.

Pawns No More

This 8-Part documentary is a lot of behind the scenes action in Mockingjay Part 2. They spend a lot of it talking about the story of The Hunger Games as a whole, so it takes awhile before it starts getting into the interesting bits of production. There are some cool things to see such as stunts, explosions, the sets, effects, etc. There is a lot to see, and maybe I am spoiled by 3 hour special feature Blu-Rays, but it seems like the Mockingjay Part 1 Blu-Ray documentary caught a lot more action and on set shenanigans than in Mockingjay Part 2. This could just be a logistics issue, maybe they just didn't have the time or means to capture as many moments for part two seeing how they filmed the whole Mockingjay story at once. Having said that, the documentary is still a great addition to the special features Lionsgate has come out with for every film. Fans will love watching Pawns No More, and maybe even tear up at the very sentimental conclusion of the documentary. 

Featurettes

Featurettes include "Photographic Journey", "Secrets of the Mockingjay Armor", "Panem on Display" and "Jet to the Set". If you haven't been to The Hunger Games Exhibition, "Panem on Display" is a nifty section to watch. If you have been, it won't be anything new to you. My favorite of the featurettes is "Secrets of the Mockingjay Armor". They do talk about it in Mockingjay Part 1 special features, but I can't get over how spectacularly they build the Mockingjay suit for accuracy and function. It gives fans a little more information than mentioned in the Part 1 special features about how they developed the suit and the changes it went through. "Jet to the Set" is exclusive to the Blu-Ray, but it is not our cup of tea. It looks like a tourism video, a very celebrity Hollywood look at filming spots in Atlanta and things to do there. It does not really feel like a special feature, more so a very Capitol presentation of Atlanta. But hey, some people are into that. 

What do?

What do indeed, tributes. Luckily there are tons of ways to own either the 4 Film Collection or just the Mockingjay Part 2 Blu-Ray digitally. There are tons of options on the official site HERE. Personally, I prefer physical Blu-Rays that include a digital copy of what you're getting. I recommend getting the 4-Film collection because not only does it provide you with all the films, special features, plus even more special features, but also gives you codes to own everything digitally. Either way, you're getting some awesome special features to enjoy in addition to Mockingjay Part 2. Enjoy!

Mockingjay Part 2 Blu-Ray EASTER EGG! - Complete code list!

Here we are again, another Blu-Ray release means another hunt for hidden easter eggs!

Thanks to Quarter Quell and @SnowMustFall for figuring out how to access the hidden deleted scenes. In addition to your Mockingjay Part 2 Blu-Ray (out March 22nd, though some have had it sent early), you're also going to need the Mockingjay Part 1 Blu-Ray.

When you put the Part 2 Blu-Ray in, click the BLUE button on your remote during Lionsgate logo when the top menu animation begins. Keep pressing it until something happens and the above image will show up. You will be given three random character codes to input. Each code is for an extra deleted scene.

These codes can be found on Mockingay Part 1 Blu-ray. It's a combination of codes on the side of the menu that cycle through character stills on both the rebel menu and the capitol menu. There's also a chance you might get Antonius, which can only be found on the pop-up menu when the movie is playing.

We've spared you the trouble of restarting your blu-ray over and over by providing you guys with a complete list of all the character codes:

Katniss - DK498T
Egeria - 5PC4WT
Gale - JH3491
Haymitch - W0DH5N
Caesar Flickerman - KM603E
Prim - MGK67I
Annie - D0438K
Paylor - C0MRD8
Castor - GJ09WN
Plutarch - HU43IU
Coin - 56M74H
Peeta - HJ4306
Mrs. Everdeen - 6U78HG
Snow - T59B4R
Cressida - C8S51D
Effie - FE7RK8
Finnick - P09RFM
Boggs - 49FQ6X
Beetee - O8ER3M
Pollux - SQ3994
Johanna - 5O0YU3
Mesalla - 38KG04
Antonius - 9LNV72
Buttercup - 9BTCP9

Unlocking the three character codes gets you three deleted scenes:

1. Katniss video chat with Haymitch - "We made a deal to save him, remember?"

2. Star Squad looting for food in Capitol apartment

3. Katniss sewing up Gale's wound, Tigris' basement

If you guys are interested in how to access Easter Eggs on the other THG Blu-Rays, check them out here:

The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mockingjay Part 1

We'll be releasing reviews of the Blu-Ray and 4 Film Collection once we comb through all the new features so stay tuned...

The Hunger Games Exhibition - San Francisco

The Hunger Games Exhibition is in San Francisco! It's been open since February, and the engagement has been pushed back to sometime in July. That means fans have four months left to enjoy what is, in my opinion, the greatest Hunger Games experience for fans out there. It won't stay there forever, so we highly recommend check out the exhibit for yourself. It's highly interactive, educational, and a nice trip down memory lane for long time fans. It's also located at the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts, a sight to see in itself.

Check out photos from the exhibit. For those who plan on going....um.....spoilers?

Introduction of the tour. Projected schematics from Production Designer Phil Messina.

Join Us for a Hunger Games Marathon!

In celebration of the Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital release for The Hunger Games The Complete 4 Film Collection and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, Lionsgate has given us 5 TICKETS to give away for their marathon event on Sunday, March 20 at the Egyptian Theatre.

DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU CAN'T GO. Tickets go to the first 5 people to sign up at the link HERE. All tickets are gone! There will be a standby line, but entrance is not guaranteed!

May the odds be ever in your favor!

Event Details:
10am Arrivals. Peeta’s Bakery will be serving in the Courtyard
11am: The Hunger Games
1:20pm - 1:45pm: Break
1:45pm: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
4:15pm - 5:15pm: Lunch & Red Carpet Arrivals
5:15pm - 6:15pm: Q+A with members of the Cast
6:15pm - 6:30pm: Break
6:30pm: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
8:35pm - 8:50pm: Special The Hunger Games Costume Contest
8:50pm: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2

Deleted Katniss + Peeta (+ Haymitch) scene from The Hunger Games

So we all know that the Epic Hunger Games 4-Film Collection comes with a whole bunch of deleted scenes. This weekend PopSugar released the first (of what is hopefully many more) deleted scene from The Hunger Games. Watch it here:



Okay first of all look at Katniss and Peeta! BABIES. Second, we get to see something we wouldn't have known from just the books - Haymitch eavesdropping on their conversation. And what does that mean? we can't be too sure but it definitely adds another layer to the whole 'star-crossed lovers' angle that Katniss and Peeta (and their team) were working which was, of course, Haymitch's idea!

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Mockingjay Part 2 Blu-Ray and EPIC Box Set Details!

Four-Film Collection

HOLY SPECIAL FEATURES BATMAN!

Here are all the details on the Mockingjay Part 2 Blu-Ray/DVD and the 4 Film Collection Box Set Blu-Ray/DVD coming out in March. The digital versions of each come out March 8th and the Blu-Ray/DVD combos come out March 22nd.

Check out the Blu-Ray trailer:



The special features for The Hunger Games Blu-Rays over the years have always been plentiful since Francis Lawrence came on board. Mockingjay Part 1 set a precedent for SPECTACULAR physical effects and putting lots of content for fans. Not only is there the usual lengthy documentary about all aspects of making the film, but the 4 Film Collection has all the deleted scenes that was mysteriously absent on the first Hunger Games Blu-Ray. Check out all these features!!

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2 BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES*  

• Audio Commentary with Director Francis Lawrence and Producer Nina Jacobson  

• “Pawns No More: Making The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2” 8-Part Documentary**  

• Walking Through Fire (Concluding the Saga) o Real or Not Real (Visual Design)  

• High-Value Targets (The Acting Ensemble)  

• From Head to Toe (Costume, Make-up & Hair) o Navigating the Minefield (Production in Atlanta, Paris & Berlin)  

• Collateral Damage (Stunts, Special Effects & Weapons) o Tightening the Noose (The Post-Production Process)  

• A Different World (Reflections) 

•  The Hunger Games: A Photographic Journey  

• Cinna’s Sketchbook: Secrets of the Mockingjay Armor  

• Panem on Display: The Hunger Games: The Exhibition  

• Jet to the Set**

 *Subject to Change
**Exclusive to Blu-ray/ Digital HD

THE HUNGER GAMES COMPLETE 4-FILM COLLECTION BLU-RAY / DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*  

• Over 14 Hours of Bonus Content Including: 
•  12 Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes from The Hunger Games  

•  6 Deleted Scenes from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Including 1 Never Before Seen 

•  9 Deleted Scenes from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 

• 2 All-New Featurettes: “Picturing Panem” and “Capitol Cuisine”  

• 70 Additional Featurettes (Blu-ray); 69 Additional Special Featurettes (DVD) 

• Audio Commentaries, Music Videos and More 

The Hunger Games Complete 4-Film Collection will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $64.97 and $54.98, respectively.

You can Pre-Order at Amazon for the Part 2 Blu-Ray, DVD, 4-Film Collection Blu-Ray, and DVD.

Check out the full press releases for the Mockingjay Part 2 Blu-Ray and the 4-Film Collection for more details!

Mockingjay Pt 2 Countdown: EPILOGUE

Epilogue

And here we are, this is the bittersweet ending to not only the movie series, but also our Mockingjay Countdown posts! To celebrate that, check out some of our favorite countdown post artwork!

Chapter 15


mmmmmm whatcha sayyyyy // video by Denise featuring Denise and Courtney

Chapter 16

the Odair-Cresta wedding was GREAT but we didn't get to see the cake! Luckily, we know what it would have looked like. // graphic by me (Janine)
Chapter 22

:( // video by Denise

Chapter 23

we LOVE Tigris and her shop (and Eugenie Bondurat who is gorgeous and super nice in person) and this commercial is probably our favorite video! Tigris, if/when your shop opens up again, call us! // video by Denise

Chapter 25



We didn't get to see Katniss' parachute-induced dream, but you can't help but imagine this exact thing when you read it! // Art by Courtney

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Katniss' book. Ending the countdown with all the feels! // Graphic by Tiffany

And now let's talk about the Epilogue!

We’re sure the epilogue presented a slight challenge for the movie adaptation, since there is no voiceover from Katniss. The overall message of the epilogue was there, but instead of Katniss telling the readers, she’s speaking sweetly to her baby.

In the book, Katniss has an older girl with dark hair and a younger boy with blond hair, but since the movie used Jennifer Lawrence’s nephews, this is different. Katniss mentions the Hunger Games more directly in the book’s epilogue, saying that they’re taught about in school and that their daughter knows that Peeta and Katniss played a role. Despite these changes, the epilogue for the movie definitely fit the tone of the book’s epilogue without making it longer than it had to be.

Both epilogues end with the same line, and the movie’s credits roll to Jennifer singing Deep in the Meadow, whose lyrics are in the epilogue. My favorite thing in the epilogue though, which felt like a nod to book fans, is Peeta and their son playing with a dandelion. Overall, we feel that the movie epilogue was well adapted. Kudos to Francis!

- Tiffany

So there you have it! Do you have a favorite countdown post! Let us know here or tweet us @WtoD12

The Girl Who Was On Fire Giveaway!

Looks like we have one more giveaway in celebration of Mockingjay Part 2! This giveaway is brought to you by Smart Pop Books, known for books such as The Girl Who Was on Fire and The Panem Companion!

Back when The Hunger Games franchise was young, we didn't have any movies to go crazy over. We spent our time chatting with fans, having discussions, and reading what few resource books were available. If you haven't had a chance to read The Girl Who Was on Fire and The Panem Companion, we highly recommend you do so ESPECIALLY if you are a Hunger Games super fan.

1 winner will receive prize pack including:

                                           -The Girl Who Was On Fire

                                           - The Panem Companion

                                           - Complete Set of District Buttons

Contest ends on Dec. 9th midnight PST, winner must respond to email within 24 hours to claim prize. We will give a heads up on our twitter when the email will be going out.

US and Canada residents only.

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Mockingjay Part 2 - Los Angeles Premiere and After Party

Monday evening, the beginning of the end. After getting ourselves beautified, Courtney, Tiffany, Janine and I arrive at LA Live to enjoy one last Los Angeles Hunger Games Premiere. After spending days camping out for the first two premieres and jumping in line last minute after a shift at work last year, this year we got to have a mini reunion with our fellow fansite runners before getting our tickets to the movie and passes to the after party.

The fierce faces behind Welcome to District 12

The first thing that made this premiere stand out from the others was the INSANE WIND! We went from polished to THIS

Courtney being a beautiful butterfly flying against the wind

It was so cold and windy that the heaters they had initially wanted to put out kept falling over so we had to suffer. Though I was wrapped in the warmth of a faux fur coat, Courtney, the poor girl, had made incredible archery inspired accessories to her outfit that she wanted to put on display, so she suffered. 

Arm Guard 

and

Gloves

Courtney also made President Snow inspired accessories for all of us!

Foreshadowing!!!!

After getting our amazing view at the front of the red carpet we waited until the stars arrived.

Taking selfies before the actual celebs showed

The drummers finally start and the red carpet begins! 

Meta Golding, who made a wonderful cameo in the film. 

My favorite little sister ever, Willow Shields, being incredibly adorable.

Elden Henson and Wes Chatham as the brother Star Squad cameramen, Castor and Pollux.

Literally my favorite person in these films because he's so incredibly hilarious in person, Sam Claflin.

Patina Miller, who was wearing the most beautiful dress and was so insanely sweet and a joy to meet.

The man at the helm, the amazing Francis Lawrence. I will always adore this guy.

The amazing and beautiful Stef Dawson who I can't even put into words how generous and wonderful she is.

The woman who made these films happen, producer Nina Jacobson 

One of my favorite fallen tributes, Alan Ritchson, who I dorked out over.

The great Jeffrey Wright who is always such a wonder to meet (and not only because he looks like Court's dad).

The incredible Jena Malone! Johanna is still my favorite.

I was beyond excited to meet Eugenie Bondurant, who plays the breathtaking Tigris. If you've followed our Mockingjay Countdown, you know how amped I was for Tigris.

The woman who started it all! Suzanne Collins, who Courtney got a wonderful hug from.

Saved this for last because NATALIE DORMER!!!! Need I say more?

Sadly, our picture opportunities with Josh and Liam didn't go smoothly, so we don't have those, and poor Jennifer got whisked through the red carpet after press photos. 

After the last of the stars made their way into the theater, we got to go in to see the last film for the first time! The cast and key members of the crew came onto the stage to give a final send off before the film rolled. Thankfully Janine had spare tissues, because I cried my way through that movie.

As we made our slow exit out of the theater, we got our passes ready to enter the after party.

aww yeah vip

As we ascended the stairs, the first thing we see is a three finger salute, which we had to take a picture in front of. 

For those about to kill totalitarian rulers, we salute you.

The entrance of the party was made to look like President Snow's mansion!

Thankfully there were no parachutes raining down on us at this point.

We filmed the way into the mansion, and you might catch a glimpse of JK Simmons to our right as we walked in.

Walking into the #mockingjaypart2 after party!

A video posted by Welcome to district 12 (@welcometodistrict12) on Nov 23, 2015 at 10:01pm PST

We entered the party and one of the first things you see in the middle of the room was a greenhouse filled with white roses, while the rest of the room was filled with red roses. We had such a wonderful time and the cast was all over. We even ran into Amandla Stenberg, who I had to gush over!

The VIP section was closed off with a Capitol symbol hanging over it, but we made our way over to say hi to some friends. Stef Dawson was awesome and took pictures with all of us!

              


We then ran into Jackie Emerson and told her about the Samsung experience, which they had at the after party! We all went over to check it out. Sadly they stopped doing the Faces of the Revolution posters because of the high demand, but we managed to take our own photos.

Sadly, the night had to end at some point (and that point was nearly 3AM) so we had some dessert with the other fansites and said our goodbyes. What a wonderful end to many years. It was a dream come true to get to have an opportunity like this. Thanks to Lionsgate and to the cast and crew! You made this girl's heart soar.

A Letter From Suzanne Collins

Scholastic posted a letter from our OG fearless leader Suzanne Collins thanking everyone involved with the Hunger Games movies. Read it below and get teary eyed with us!

A Thank You to The Hunger Games Film Team

Having spent the last decade in Panem, it’s time to move on to other lands. But before I do, I’d like to say a tremendous thank you to everyone associated with the film franchise. I’m thrilled with how this quartet of films, which I find both faithful to the books and innovative in its own right, has been brought to life on the screen.

In an earlier letter I credited director Gary Ross for his wonderful rendering of the first book, but now I turn to Francis Lawrence who has so amazingly helmed the rest of the franchise. Creating three big budget films in three years, that’s a feat in itself. But I doubt many could do it with his incredible visual style, edge-of-your-seat action sequences, and hardcore commitment to difficult themes. Thank you, Francis, for showing up, for staying, for always hearing me out, for your unfailing good nature, and for bringing your remarkable talent to these films.

Billy Ray, Gary Ross, Simon Beaufoy, Michael Arndt, Danny Strong and Peter Craig, gifted writers all, thank you for sharing your pens, brains, and wealth of experience as we transformed three books into four scripts. A screenplay is a very different animal than a novel, and it was a pleasure and an education to work with you and watch you weave your magic.

There’s no Hunger Games without Katniss. I hoped for someone good enough, and I got someone who exceeded all my expectations. Jennifer Lawrence, your emotional depth, luminous presence, and sheer power carry this story and I will always be grateful to you for opening the door and allowing it to come into your life. And for the rest of the cast, if I had a chance, who would I replace in these films? No one. I don’t think there’s a weak link in the chain, and what an exquisite chain it is. I still can’t believe half of you came on board. You blow me away with your ability to bring out the humanity of these characters from under outlandish wigs, while fighting lizard mutts, pumped with tracker jacker serum, waging war and so much more. Thank you for volunteering for the Games and inhabiting these characters with such texture, color, humor and pain.

Much thanks to our masterful Production Designer Phil Messina and the many top-notch designers who signed on. It has been a delight to watch you fashion and expand the world of Panem, whether by hand-crafted or computer-based means. From the excess of the Capitol to the claustrophobic hive of District 13 to the violent scenes of civil war, you have taken the ball and run with it in fabulously detailed and thoughtful ways, grounding the fantastical, and fusing disparate elements into a cohesive reality. And to composer James Newton Howard for his moving and evocative scoring of the franchise, which so hauntingly reflects the heart of the story.

For my producers, Nina Jacobson of Color Force, who was there from the beginning, and Jon Kilik, who joined us soon after, thank you both for bringing your dedication, energy, and many talents to this huge project. I can’t emphasize enough how grateful I am to you and the excellent team at Lionsgate for protecting the work, for not swerving away from the harder moments, and for allowing the themes and narrative of the books to play out as originally conceived. And sincere appreciation to Tim Palen for his brilliant marketing campaign, Julie Fontaine for her stellar PR, and the entire gang at Lionsgate for tirelessly presenting the franchise to a global audience.

Thousands of people have worked on these films in a myriad of ways, prepping, shooting, in post production, and promotion. Please, anybody seeing them, take a few moments to watch the credits and acknowledge the enormous collaborative effort that goes into making a franchise.

For me, The Hunger Games Trilogy is part of a larger goal to introduce the ideas of just war theory to young audiences, but how much wider and more varied an audience came with the films, and the credit for that goes to all of you who contributed so much to this project.

Finally, to all the readers and viewers who have accompanied Katniss on her journey, thank you for playing a role in The Hunger Games, you are truly a vital part of the experience.

May the odds be ever in your favor!

-Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay Pt2 Countdown - Chapter 27

Chapter 27

We're almost to the end of Mockingjay and our countdown, and as the movie draws nearer, we're at a chapter that we're anxious to see on film.

After Katniss kills Coin, she's taken to her old room in the Training Center as her trial goes on without her. Will we see Katniss's trial? Will she be there or will they hold her in the room like in the book? So many questions about how this part of the book has translated to the movie, and we haven't had any indication either way. Since the books are limited to Katniss's POV and the movies aren't, we could very well see the discussion about what to do with her.

Eventually, Haymitch takes her home to District 12. He's charged with looking after her since her mother will not be coming home. Katniss struggles to look after herself, only eating when Greasy Sae comes over to cook for her. She comes across Peeta when he finally arrives back in District 12. He's planting evening primrose in her yard in memory of Prim. Katniss finds out Gale won't be coming back. For the sake of pacing in film, this might not be as dragged out in the book. It's likely Peeta may come back with Katniss and Katniss finds out that Gale won't be coming back sooner.

Katniss tries to go hunting, but she's too weak. Buttercup shows up when she comes back, and Katniss yells at the cat that Prim isn't coming back. We're praying this scene makes it to the movie as it resonates with a lot of fans. This triggers the beginnings of Katniss's recovery. Afterwards, she speaks with her mother and Dr. Aurelius on the phone. Katniss decides to fill a book with memories of the people she's lost and does so with help from Peeta and Haymitch. It would be a nice touch to see it in the movie.

At the end of the chapter, she reveals that she and Peeta fall in love:

So after, when he whispers, “You love me. Real or not real?” 

I tell him, “Real.”

Cue intense crying and sobbing from everyone in the audience. Probably.

Next up on our Countdown, we'll have the infamous Epilogue to lead us into the release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2.