Most of the movie was shot in North Carolina, especially in and around Asheville and in and around Charlotte.

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Have no fear about recasting! All three main characters are contracted for the entire film trilogy!

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Josh experienced his own injury on set. But not from the movie... from Jennifer! “We were hanging out and she was like, ‘I can kick over your head’ and I was like, ‘No way.’ She said, ‘Watch!’ But then she kicked me right in the temple. She felt so bad. She was crying.”

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Liam's brother told him he had to lose weight for the movie. After all, they're supposed to be starving!

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How long did it take Josh to read the trilogy? “I read all three books in five days… I’ve never read a character I’ve connected with more. I am Peeta.”

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She is featured in the music video for the song “The Mess I Made”, from the album Losing Sleep by Parachute

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It took Jennifer three days to agree to play Katniss. “And I was so in love with the books and the script, and suddenly it was right in my face — and the size of the decision was terrifying.”

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Jennifer made $500,000 from the first "Hunger Games" movie with possible bonuses depending on the film's success.

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Jennifer and Liam had to dye their hair brown (since they're natural blondes) and Josh had to dye his hair blond (since he's a natural brunette!)

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The pressure of putting a book to film isn't phasing Josh Hutcherson! Does he think fans will enjoy the film portrayal? "I just saw it last week and I loved it. I think it was the best way to tell the story, visually, acting wise, the story, all of it came together so nicely. I cannot wait for everyone to see it."

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Josh used to have a blanket called "Yellow Blankie" that he carried everywhere.

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How did Josh react to learning he grabbed the role of Peeta? “I think I made some weird noises.”

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There were more than 35 make-up artists, working full-time while filming The Hunger Games.

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Liam and his brother Chris both auditioned for the lead in 'Thor' but unfortunately, Chris took it!

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Lucas Till and Hunter Parrish were considered for the role of Peeta.

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Liam was a problem child! ”I was the naughtiest brat as a child; my grandpa gave my brother the kind of knife you can throw at a tree and it will stick but I threw it at Chris’s head one day and luckily only the handle hit him in the forehead!”

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Liam used to competitively surf: I surfed competitively and made it to the state rounds where I was competing with the top surfers in Victoria. We travelled everywhere. All my friends were surfers. All we wanted to be was Kelly Slater.”

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Though the film is being highly publicized, Lionsgate says the chances of the trilogy playing out depends on how well the first film does.

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Jennifer earned an Oscar nomination for "Winter's Bone" in 2011.

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Her first TV acting gig was as Lauren Pearson in the comedy The Bill Engvall Show in 2007.

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Liam dates teen singing sensation Miley Cyrus.

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Jennifer hit a wall. Literally. While filming the last day of her 6-week training phase, she ran full force at a wall but her foot gave out and she hit it full on. "I had to get a CAT scan and go into a tube where they put this fiery liquid in your body.”

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Suzanne Collins wrote the script herself!

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Liam was born in Australia to an acting family. Both of his older brothers are actors.

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Liam first made waves in the US when he appeared opposite Miley Cyrus in the film "The Last Song"

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While in New York City for the first time, she stunned the talent agency with her skill while having no prior training or experience. She relies on instinct.

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Liam got his start on the Australian soap opera 'Neighbours' where he played Josh Taylor, an athletic paraplegic.

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Jennifer began acting at age 14, having pushed herself to graduate 2 years early so she could pursue acting full time.

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"The Hunger Games" smashed the box office record for most advanced tickets sold for opening day, which was originally held by Twilight's "Eclipse"

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For Josh's 13 birthday, Kristen Stewart gave him a pet turtle.

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