Katniss meets Cressida in New 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay' Clip

One of the many reasons The Hunger Games has stayed ahead of the game the last couple of years is the amount of talent that keeps signing on to the franchise. While the cast was top notch right from the beginning, adding names like Jeffrey Wright, Julianne Moore, and Philip Seymour Hoffman were a major coup, and one of the most exciting new additions for the two-part Mockingjay finale is Game of Thrones star, Natalie Dormer.

Dormer plays Cressida, who plays her part in the rebellion by documenting every move Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) makes so the footage can be used to inspire others. In this clip we see Katniss' first meeting with Cressida, along with her video crew, including one who had his tongue cut out by the Capitol.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 1 is right around the corner, opening November 21st.


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New Character Photos from 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay' Part 1

Through two films we've seen Lionsgate expertly utilize viral marketing and other online strategies in promoting The Hunger Games franchise, and obviously it has worked. That trend continues with Mockingjay part 1, and after releasing an excellent trailer not too long ago, the film's Instagram account has debuted eight new images of the supporting cast.  The photos give us a look at Jeffrey Wright as Beetee, Stanley Tucci as the toothy-grinned Caesar Flickerman, Sam Claflin as Finnick, Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne, Natalie Dormer as Cressida, Elden Henson as Pollux, Wes Chatham's Castor, and Mahershala Ali as Boggs.

Here's the synopsis: The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

Directed by Francis Lawrence, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 opens November 21st. 

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The Rebellion Readies for War in New 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay' Posters

One aspect non-readers of The Hunger Games books will need to prepare for in Mockingjay Part 1 is the severe shift in focus. While the first two films centered on the actual Hunger Games death tournaments, the final two movies will be much more warlike. They will be an all-out battle between Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and the rebellion against President Snow, and now some of the new faces in that war have been introduced in new posters.

The images feature only one familiar face, that of Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne, but they all invoke a similar theme of battle-readiness. We also get a look at Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer as Cressida, Wes Chatham as Castor, Elden Henson as his brother Pollux, Mahershala Ali as Boggs, and Evan Ross as Messalla.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 1 opens November 21st.

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Elden Henson is Foggy Nelson in Marvel's 'Daredevil' Series

You may not recognize Elden Henson's name but you would probably recognize his face and the type of role he typically plays. If a film calls for a loyal if somewhat confused and misguided friend, well then Elden Henson is probably your guy, and he's filled that role nicely in everything from The Mighty Ducks to She's All That to The Battle of Shaker Heights and more. Now he'll get to play the best pal to blind lawyer Matt Murdock aka the superhero Daredevil in Marvel's upcoming Netflix series.

Henson has signed on to play Foggy Nelson, Murdock's friend and law partner, who often finds himself getting into trouble or helping Daredevil out of it. Charlie Cox stars in the title role with Vincent D'onofrio as the Kingpin and Rosario Dawson in a role yet to be revealed. Jon Favreau played Foggy Nelson in the 2003 Daredevil film that starred Ben Affleck and everyone (but me) hated.

Steven S. DeKnight is running the show with the first couple of episodes penned by The Cabin in the Woods' Drew Goddard. Henson will be seen next as Pollux in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2.

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