First Image of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games!

Entertainment Weekly have The Hunger Games' scoop with this first picture of the series' lead, Jennifer Lawrence in full Katniss Everdeen costume!

I'm excited but at the same time... underwhelmed. Maybe a full body shot with Katniss's bow and arrow poised to strike would be more inspiring?

- Lorabell

Lionsgate Announce Liam Hemsworth as Gale and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta

According to Lionsgate:

THE HUNGER GAMES SNARES ITS PEETA AND GALE

Pivotal Roles In The Lionsgate® Film Based On Suzanne Collins’ Runaway Bestselling Novel Go To Talented Young Actors Josh Hutcherson And Liam Hemsworth

LOS ANGELES, CA, April 4, 2011- Lionsgate® and the filmmakers of THE HUNGER GAMES are pleased to announce that actor Josh Hutcherson (THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT) has been cast in the role of Peeta Mellark, with Liam Hemsworth (THE LAST SONG) joining the film in the role of Gale Hawthorne in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide smash hit novel. Both actors will star opposite Jennifer Lawrence, who it was recently announced will play heroine Katniss Everdeen.

Typo anyone? I can't help but think these two should be switched - or I may have to trade teams - I mean... really?!

Via The Hunger Games Triology

- Lorabell

Jennifer Lawrence Confirmed Lead Role "Katniss" In The Hunger Games!

The Wrap has exclusively confirmed that Jennifer Lawrence will be playing the lead role of Katniss in the highly anticipated The Hunger Games series:

Academy Award nominee Jennifer Lawrence has landed the coveted lead role in Lionsgate's new franchise "The Hunger Games,"...

The role caps a meteoric rise for the 20-year-old actress, who was barely known to the public a year ago when she came to prominence in a tiny film at Sundance 2010, "Winter's Bone."

- Lorabell