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Archive for May, 2011
Jennifer Lawrence talks ‘X-Men’
Any time a beloved book series is adapted for the big screen, the fan fervor and excitement is twofold. On one hand, people are ecstatic to see celebrated characters and story lines in live-action form, but on the other hand, when said characters are cast, there is the inevitable period of criticizing and overanalyzing whatever actor or actress has been chosen.
When Lawrence stopped the MTV News offices in New York and talked about “Hunger Games” and her role in the highly anticipated “X-Men: First Class,” they asked if she’s paid attention to any of the online debate or if the criticisms scattered around the Web (the bulk of which centered around the actress’ blond hair) have affected her in any way.
“No, because the Internet to me is kind of like a black hole, and I never really go on it,” she said. “I wasn’t aware that everybody was so upset until I after I got my hair dyed, and people were like, ‘Oh my gosh, blond hair can turn brown. Wow. It’s a miracle,’ ” she joked.
“So now is the only time that I’m being told that people hated me at first,” she added with a smile.
Most of those hair debates have been silenced, given the fact that Lawrence’s hair has been dyed much darker and fans had their first glimpse of Lawrence as Katniss last week when Entertainment Weekly released the first official photo from set.
Amber Chaney Added as Avox Girl
Image Credit: Anna Rich
Avox Girl is a mute character who doesn’t speak because her tongue was cut off for being a traitor. Venia and Flavious are both members of Katniss Everdeen’s prep team, and residents of the Capitol who dress in flamboyant attire. Venia sports blue hair and golden facial tattoos, while Flavius has orange hair and is always seen wearing purple lipstick.
Nelson Ascencio and Kimiko Gelman Join The Hunger Games
Nelson Ascencio has been cast as Flavius and Kimiko Gelman as Venia.
Tender-hearted Flavius is described in Suzanne Collins’ novel as having orange corkscrew curls and a purple-lipstick-shellacked pout, whereas stalwart Venia sports aqua locks and gold tattoos above her eyebrows.
‘Hunger Games’ Casts Lenny Kravitz As Cinna
Lenny Kravitz
Photo: Jo Hale/ Getty Images
Cinna is the stylist for District 12 tributes Katniss and Peeta. Hunger Games stylists are responsible for presenting their tributes in complex costumes and ensembles that reflect characteristics of the tributes’ native districts, as well as the personalities of the young men and women to which the stylist is assigned. Cinna is one of the few calming presences in Katniss’ life, as well as one of the few people she can trust.
Naturally, Kravitz is best known for his music career — he won the Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Grammy four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most wins in that category and most consecutive wins in one category — with tracks like “Are You Gonna Go My Way,” “Fly Away,” “American Woman,” and “Again.” Over the last few years, however, Kravitz has dipped his multitalented toe into the world of acting, his breakout role being that of compassionate and encouraging Nurse John in “Precious.
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss
Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com; Marcel Thomas/FilmMagic
When it was announced that Jennifer Lawrence would be playing the role of heroine Katniss Everdene, fans had one question: would she dye her hair brown to match her character’s description in the popular book trilogy?
“Jen will have dark hair for the role, but that’s something movies can easily achieve,” the movie’s director Gary Ross told Entertainment Weekly. “I promise all the avid fans of The Hunger Games that we can easily deal with Jennifer’s hair color.”
And deal they did. The 20-year-old actress has officially transformed from blonde bombshell to brunette warrior, showing off her new hue outside of the Late Show.
What do you think, is she better as a blonde or a brunette?