Episode 54: The Movie Review -Catching Fire

Finally the day has come! Catching Fire has been released! Here our thoughts of the film. We discuss actor's performances, differences from the book, favorite scenes, and least favorite scenes. Be sure to email in your thoughts to be read on the next episode!

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Episode 50: Katniss Chronicles

To celebrate this special landmark episode I interviewed the creators of the Katniss Chronicles, an audio drama of the Hunger Games series. We discuss production, acting, and funny behind the scenes stories.

Follow the Katniss Chronicles on Twitter @KatnissChron and check out their website, thekatnisschronicles.com and be sure to subscribe and review on iTunes.

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Night Rebels #4 Escalation

We reunite with fellow Hunger Games podcast Rebellion Radio to discuss the Quarter Quell Character Posters, as well as the Theatrical Catching Fire Trailer released at Comic Con! Follow along at home, and let us know what you thought of the trailer.

Trailer Link: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/the-hunger-games-catching-fire/

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Episode 45: Catching Fire Trailer

The first Catching Fire Trailer is dissected frame-by-frame. News stories covered include Mockingjay filming start date and locations, and Hi-Res photos revealed by HungerGamesExplorer.com before the trailer. You can follow along with us in our anaylsis of the trailer by watching the official Catching Fire Trailer. Leave your thoughts in the comments to be read on the next episode!

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Episode 42: Make Some Friends

Since it’s award season we got a few announcements in that category, along with some other Catching Fire movie news such as new posters. A mini review of Jennifer Lawrence's most recet movie, Silver Linings Playbook is featured. Chapter 16 of Catching Fire is analyzed where we are introduced to more tributes such as Beetee and Wiress. We ask ourselves if tributes that have modified their body through surgeries are allowed enter the arena in that state, or is that considered an unfair advantage? A review of the new iOS verison of Hunger Games Adventures video game is featured. We wrap up the show with a song, some listener emails and a new twist to the book recommendations.

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Episode 41: Fatniss

In this Valentine's Day episode we feature one of our favorite special segments, Hunger Games Dating Game, where we portray anonymous HG characters on a dating game show. We cover Catching Fire news as well as a few awards won in the fandom. During our discussion of Catching Fire Chapter 15, we are introduced to many new victors including Finnick. We analyze Katniss and Finnick's relationship. We question why Chaff didn't accept a prosthetic arm. Would Darius and Katniss had a romance if she hadn't been a tribute? Would Katniss and Peeta have ended up like all the other victors as a celebrity if only one of them had made it out of the arena alive? We feature a fanfiction that takes place on Katniss and Peeta's first date. To end the show we relate a romantic song to Finnick and Annie's relationship.

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Episode 40: Zing!

News stories center around Jennifer Lawrence's big week with awards, nominations, and hosting SNL. Francis Lawrence (Catching Fire Director) and Sam Claflin (Finnick) shed some light on how Finnick will be adapted to the big screen in an interview. An interview also revealed insight on how Francis Lawrence and Woody Harrelson (Haymitch) are developing Haymitch's character in the Catching Fire movie. While discussing chapter 14 of Catching Fire, we discuss the 50th Hunger Games including the relationship between Haymitch and Maysilee Donner. In the segment, Dark Duels, host debate on which character, Madge, Beetee, or Greasy Sae, would win in the arena against each other.

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Episode 39: Leave

The winner of the Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook giveaway is announced. We ask fan to vote for us in the ShortyAwards.com in the category Podcaster. All you need to do is enter our twitter handle @NightlockPod and write a short sentence on why you like us! News stories include the ranking of the Hunger Games 2012 popular lists from Facebook and Google, Jennifer Lawrence to host SNL, and more. While analyzing chapter 13 of Catching Fire some questions arose. Who is Katniss closest with? Who can she talk to without filtering herself? How are the tributes chosen, if multiple people volunteer, like in the career Districts? Is it harder to kill an elderly tribute or young tribute?

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Episode 38: Bride To Be

We announce a giveaway for the Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook (signed by all us hosts!), to enter just follow @NightlockPod and RT this tweet! News stories include Jennifer Lawrence's new titles, a new HG reality show knock off, more leaked photos and an actor portraying two characters. New segment relates Greek Mythology to HG, specifically Diana, the Roman Goddess of the Hunt. While discussing Chapter 12 of Catching Fire, we contemplate why Haymitch and Plutarch didn't let Katniss in on the rebellion plans. Are Capitol citizens naive and oblivious because they were raised believing the Capitol's propaganda? Do you think Gale is motivated to be a catalyst in the rebellion because that is the only chance he has at being with Katniss romantically? Did the Capitol come up with the idea for the tributes to be selected from previous victors in order to halt the rebellion or had it been planned for decades? Don't forget to enter the giveaway!

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Episode 36: K-Time

We announce our nomination in the Podcast Awards. To help us win vote daily at PodCastAwards.com, scroll down to the category General select Nightlock Podcast, then fill in your name and email then hit submit. It's really easy so please be sure to support us by voting every day! We report news on the composer of Catching Fire and who recently got hurt on the Catching Fire set. Chapter 10 is analysed which brings up some questions to discuss. Should Katniss have believed Twill and Bonnie about District 13 still existing, did they have enough proof? Did the cement house in the woods exist before Panem, or did Katniss and her father build it? Should Katniss still attempt to run away with her family and friends or it is just a fantasy? Feature the What if...? segment where we discuss, what if Katniss hadn't volunteered for Prim and she had to go to the games, would Peeta have like tried to make an alliance with her if she had made it past the blood bath? Emails read include responses to what might have happened to the world before Panem was form. 

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Episode 35: Boring Blizzard

News includes tons of leaked pictures of sets and actors. The focus is on Chapter 9 of Catching Fire where we bring up questions. Would Peeta made a better leader and mockingjay for the rebellion? Could Katniss have rallied District 12 to replicate District 8's uprising? Is Katniss a piece in someone else's game? Is it external forces or internal forces that cause Katniss to hurt others around her? We feature a FanFic on the perspective of Peeta when he goes back to "take care of" the girl that lit the fire in the 74th Games. We end the show with some listener feedback and a book recommendation. 

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Episode 25: Quarter Quell

This landmark episode focus on Chapter 3 of Catching Fire where questions airsed. Would Katniss be different if she lived in the arena? Would Katniss have been weaker or stronger if her father was still alive? What type of mentor would Katniss be and how would it effect her emotionally? Would Catching Fire been better if it had an action packed start? The fan favorite segment, Dark Duels has a comeback with President Snow and Cinna fighting to the death. Listener emails are shared with insight on Francis Lawrence as the new director and celebrations in Panem.

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