The Hunger Games

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Russell Pearce Endorses Robert Graham for GOP Chair; LD 25 Do-Over Tonight

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Les Miserables Doesn't Dream Daringly

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Ted Nugent: We Spoke to Him Right Before That Controversial Obama Rant

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Watching The Reels

A Five-Song Tribute to The Hunger Games

As expected, kids are going ga-ga over The Hunger Games. The $155 million dollar opening weekend was good enough to rank third in revenue behind only Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and The Dark Knight. The movie, based on the novel by Suzanne Collins, has already spawned everything fr ... More >>

Smart Kitchen Makes The Hunger Games Mushroom Soup

With the science fiction action-drama film The Hunger Games, opening in theaters this Friday, March 23, fans of the book by Suzanne Collins are keyed-up like Katniss in hopes that director Gary Ross doesn't screw the whole thing up (Effie's clothes had better be wild enough, dammit.). And what bett ... More >>

The Hunger Games Rages Against Our Stupid Culture But Becomes Part of the Problem

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Get Ready for the Hunger Games Movie With These Fan Cookbooks

Those of you waiting to dive into the bloody world of Panem ritual battle royale this Friday might want to whet your appetite by checking out two unofficial Hunger Games inspired cookbooks. Both were written and published by fans of the series but the first is a particularly slick volume. "The Unof ... More >>

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Slickables' Tina Chau: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

From now through Caramelpalooza -- March 2 at Smeeks candy shop -- Chow Bella will introduce you to the 17 chefs participating in the third annual caramel tasting. Today, meet Tina Chau of Slickables Ice Cream Sandwich. Slickables has only been around for a few months but this Tempe business has a ... More >>

Hunger Games: A Sneak Peek at the Super Bowl Trailer

New footage, new characters, and new drama unfolds in the latest preview for The Hunger Games, set to hit theaters on March 23. The new trailer (which will run during this weekend's Super Bowl) clocks in at one minute, zero explosions, about 10 sentences, and plenty of reasons for YA literature fa ... More >>

Karina Longworth Looks Ahead to the Most Anticipated Films of 2012

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Lil Wayne Considering Retirement After Releasing 'Tha Carter IV'

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