HAPPY HUNGER GAMES!

Josh Hutcherson in Toronto - March 2012

Opening in 4,137 theatres today, The Hunger Games according to some estimates, is expected to make up to $150 million this weekend alone.  Will it live up to the hype with Midnight Screenings alone last night drawing huge line-ups north and south of the Border?

In case you're planning to see it this weekend, here are a few links for you to get up-to-speed on all the fun we've had with it!

• My Review of The Hunger Games
• Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth & Alexander Ludwig in Toronto for Canadian Premiere of The Hunger Games (Pics & Video)
• Alexander Ludwig in Toronto for The Hunger Games
• Jennifer Lawrence Autograph The Hunger Games Prize Pack 
• Liam Hemsworth & Alexander Ludwig Autograph The Hunger Games Prize Pack

Have fun if you're seeing it this weekend - and many of you are - and may the odds be forever in your favour! Happy Hunger Games!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

ALEXANDER LUDWIG IN TORONTO FOR "THE HUNGER GAMES"

Alexander Ludwig in Toronto - March 2012

Making one last round of stops in Toronto, Vancouver's Alexander Ludwig visited KISS 92.5 and City TV's Breakfast Television before heading back home for more The Hunger Games festivities tonight.  Scheduled for him at Chapters Metro Town in Burnaby this evening is a Hero's Welcome Home where he will be meeting Fans and signing Autographs. 

The Actor who stars as the villainous Cato in what is the first installment of the next massive Teen Franchise to hit theatres Friday, promoted the Film along with Co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth yesterday in the City. He also walked the Red Carpet at its Canadian Premiere and we were there! Click here for more on that and how you can win a Photo Signed by Ludwig.

The thick morning fog could not keep Ludwig from seeing his Fans outside KISS 92.5 and he was gracious to stop and pose for Photos despite being in a rush this morning, hopping out of his Suburban all smiles. Expect big things to come from this Canadian Talent who many of you may recognize from The Race to Witch Mountain!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

"THE HUNGER GAMES" CANADIAN PREMIERE: JOSH HUTCHERSON, LIAM HEMSWORTH & ALEXANDER LUDWIG IN TORONTO | ENTER TO WIN PRIZE PACK

Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Alexander Ludwig & Shaun Marks at Canadian Premiere of The Hunger Games

It was Panem-onium in Toronto today as the Hunks of The Hunger Games kicked-off the Canadian leg of the Blockbuster's Press Tour. Stars Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Vancouver's Alexander Ludwig who play Peeta, Gale and Cato respectively in the first installment of what looks to be a massively successful Franchise, made stop-offs  at CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show and MuchMusic's New.Music.Live.  This evening, they graced the Red Carpet at Scotiabank Theatre for the Canadian Premiere of the Film.

On The Marilyn Denis Show, we learned that the Boys bonded off-set, experimenting on some Dubstep Music and they had nothing but praise for their Co-Star Jennifer Lawrence who they claim is actually really funny.  Ludwig, who plays the role of the Villain feels his Character is misunderstood and revealed that he actually gained over 40 lbs for the role, eating much Junk Food.  Always remembering his humble beginnings, Hutcherson revealed also that he'll soon be hosting a Hometown Screening of The Hunger Games back in Kentucky where hails from.

THANK YOU, JOSH HUTCHERSON.

Signed Photo by Josh Hutcherson

Yes, this really happened. Thank you to the kind Gentleman who arranged this for me and thank you Josh Hutcherson (who stars as Peeta Mellark) for your generosity!  Although Hutcherson wasn't meeting Fans tonight, we will be seeing him on the Red Carpet tomorrow night at The Hunger Games' Canadian Premiere and I'll be bringing stories and Photos of all the excitement!

I can confirm that Stars Liam Hemsworth, Alexander Ludwig and Hutcherson are all now officially in the City and ready to embark on their busy Press Day tomorrow.  Are you ready, Toronto?

I now have a complete set signed by the three Stars of The Hunger Games: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, which is mighty cool and frameworthy!  Yes, totally Fanboying-out here! Amaze.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

WATCH "THE HUNGER GAMES" RED CARPET AT YAHOO! MOVIES

Jennifer Lawrence & Director Gary Ross at Los Angeles Premire of The Hunger Games

I am dying of excitement after watching this Yahoo! Stream of The Hunger Games' Los Angeles Premiere Red Carpet! Jennifer Lawrence looked stunning a gold Prabal Gurung Dress and when asked about her new-found fame, she admits "All the people who used to know me are now kissing my ass!".  Gratuitously, she covered the Red Carpet and  even accommodated Fans lined-up on the opposite side of the street outside Nokia Live Theatre, signing Autographs.  How can we not love her?

Watch the Red Carpet Festivities below:

(Photo credit: Lionsgate Films/Video credit: Yahoo!)

JOSH HUTCHERSON, LIAM HEMSWORTH & ALEXANDER LUDWIG SET FOR CANADIAN "THE HUNGER GAMES" PREMIERE: ENTER TO WIN PASSES!

Josh Hutcherson, Alexander Ludwig & Liam Hemsworth in The Hunger Games

After much anticipation, I'm thrilled to confirm that on Monday, March 19, 2012, Toronto will be playing host to a Red Carpet Premiere for The Hunger Games at Scotiabank Theatre. Above this, we also will be welcoming Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and Cato (Alexander Ludwig) to the 416 in yet another exciting Premiere from Alliance Films, who this year alone have given us much to cheer for with The Woman in Black and Goon.

This first installment in what looks to be a thrilling Trilogy based on the best-selling novels by Suzanne Collins, takes place in Panem, a futuristic replacement for North America torn apart by war and famine. 24 Participants representing 12 Districts will be forced to eliminate one another in a series of televised Games, as Citizens are required to watch-on. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) sacrifices her life by offering to go in place of her younger Sister, whose name is drawn through a lottery. Will she and her male counterpart Peeta survive this battle against others, including some who have trained most of their lives for this?

Watch the gripping Trailer for The Hunger Games below:

I'm thrilled beyond words to announce that Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven and Alliance Films will be making a lucky Reader or two (allotment to be determined) extremely happy by giving away Double Passes to the Canadian Red Carpet Premiere of The Hunger Games! To enter, simply click "like" on Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven on Facebook and also this corresponding Post. Double your chances by following me on Twitter and Re-Tweeting the following:

@mrwillw wants to take me to the Canadian Premiere of The Hunger Games! RT to win passes. http://tinyurl.com/7xvs3q3

Your deadline is Thursday, March 15, 2012. Remember to "like" Alliance Films on Facebook here and follow them on Twitter here.

 In the meantime, don't forget also about my exciting The Hunger Games Prize Pack Giveaway which includes the complete Trilogy, Character Trading Cards and a signed Photo from Katniss herself, Jennifer Lawrence!

The Hunger Games opens on March 23, 2012. 

(Photo credit/video credit: Alliance Films)