Suzanne Collins on Forbes’ 10 Rising Stars to Watch
May 17, 2012
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Author Suzanne Collins has a good chance of making the list next year. There are more than 36 million copies of her Hunger Games trilogy in print and the film based on the first book has earned $620 million at the global box office. Collins will get a tiny slice of the profit from the film but it could be enough to land her on our list.
By the time Catching Fire sets the box office alight we would be very surprised if Suzanne doesn’t make the list.
Suzanne Collins Named One of the Most Powerful Moms of 2012
May 12, 2012
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Categories: Suzanne Collins
To celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow in the USA, Working Mother has compiled a list of the Most Powerful Moms of 2012. Alongside some of the most driven women making a major impact in social media, technology and the arts is our very own Suzanne Collins:
Most Powerful Mom: Children’s Literature Star
Author
Children: Son, 17, Daughter, 12
Suzanne Collins seems ubiquitous these days, with the kid-lit mantle proverbially passed to her by J.K. Rowling. Her bestselling book series, The Hunger Games trilogy, is still breaking records; and now there’s a blockbuster movie inspired by the first book—with more to come. Collins began her career working for children’s television, ultimately becoming the head writer for the PBS show Clifford’s Puppy Days. She also wrote children’s books including The Underland Chronicles and When Charlie McButton Lost Power.
But it was The Hunger Games that struck gold for the mom of two: The first book was released in 2008; the second, Catching Fire, in 2009 and the third, Mockingjay, in 2010. The Hunger Games trilogy of books has been on the New York Times bestseller list more than 130 consecutive weeks. And amazon.com announced this year that Collins had become the best-selling Kindle author of all time. Lions Gate Entertainment acquired worldwide distribution rights to a film adaptation of The Hunger Games, and Collins adapted the book for the screen herself. The move went on to shatter records and had one of the highest gross opening weekends in movie history. Timemagazine named Collins one of 2012’s Most Influential People in the World.
Press-shy Collins said last year: “I’m not a very fancy person. I’ve been a writer a long time, and right now The Hunger Games is getting a lot of focus. It’ll pass. The focus will be on something else. It’ll shift. It always does. And that seems just fine.” Modest words for one of the most powerful women in the world.
You can see the entire list here. Thanks to HGGirlOnFire
Suzanne Collins Sends Taylor Swift a Special Gift
Mar 27, 2012
Posted by Kimmy • 7 Comments »
Categories: Music, Soundtrack / Score, Suzanne Collins
Taylor Swift shared a photo on Twitter of a special gift she got in the mail, from none other than the queen of ‘The Hunger Games’ herself – author Suzanne Collins! Such an awesome present. Did you guys love ‘Safe & Sound’ and ‘Eyes Open’ as much as I did? Such beautiful songs.
Amazon Announces Suzanne Collins as Best-Selling Kindle Author of All Time
Mar 16, 2012
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Categories: Books, Suzanne Collins
In a press release dated today, Amazon.com announced the top 20 cities in the United States that have purchased the most copies of The Hunger Games trilogy
“There’s no denying that the Hunger Games has become a worldwide phenomenon, and we love that it all started with a great book,” said Jessica Schein, Amazon.com Young Adult Books Editor. “These books appeal to customers of all ages — adults and teens alike — and you can see from our Top 20 list they’re captivating readers across the whole country. All three books in the trilogy are best sellers in print and on Kindle, and now our customers have made Suzanne Collins the best-selling Kindle author of all time.”
To celebrate the success of the book series, Amazon is giving away a Kindle Fire and the Hunger Games book trilogy to twelve lucky winners in the Amazon.com The Hunger Games Book Trilogy Sweepstakes. Customers can visit www.amazon.com/hungergames to learn more and enter for a chance to win, or to purchase any of the books. The sweepstakes ends March 25, 2012 and there is no purchase necessary to enter.
“The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay” currently hold the top three positions on the Amazon Best Sellers of 2012 (so far) print and Kindle book lists ( www.amazon.com/best-sellers-of-year/ ). These lists, updated daily, capture the best-selling products of the year.
The best-selling city in the USA is Sunnyvale, California! See all 20 cities listed here.
Suzanne Collins “Really Happy” with The Hunger Games Movie
Mar 01, 2012
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Categories: Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins has just posted on the official Hunger Games books page about how she’s seen the final version of ‘The Hunger Games’ movie!
Dear Readers,
I’ve just had the opportunity to see the finished film of The Hunger Games. I’m really happy with how it turned out. I feel like the book and the film are individual yet complementary pieces that enhance one another. The film opens up the world beyond Katniss’ point of view, allowing the audience access to the happenings of places like the Hunger Games control room and President Snow’s rose garden, thereby adding a new dimension to the story.
Director Gary Ross has created an adaptation that is faithful in both narrative and theme, but he’s also brought a rich and powerful vision of Panem, its brutality and excesses, to the film as well. His world building’s fantastic, whether it be the Seam or the Capitol. It’s amazing to see things that are suggested in the book fully developed and so brilliantly realized through the artistry of the designers.
And, my God, the actors. The cast, led by the extraordinary Jennifer Lawrence, is absolutely wonderful across the board. It’s such a pleasure to see how they’ve embodied the characters and brought them to life.
So I’d like to sincerely thank all the many people who devoted their time and talents to the film, especially producers Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik, and the excellent teams at Color Force, Larger Than Life, and Lionsgate.
I hope you enjoy the film!
Suzanne Collins
Amazing news!!! If she approve, no doubt we all will as well. What a great way to kick off the start of March!
Suzanne Collins To Present ‘Hunger Games’ Trailer With Jennifer Lawrence?
Aug 25, 2011
Posted by Kimmy • 16 Comments »
Categories: Events, Suzanne Collins
This is unconfirmed, but CBS News has reported Suzanne Collins will also present the ‘Hunger Games’ trailer on Sunday!
“Jennifer Lawrence, who plays heroine Katniss Everdeen in the film, will introduce the clip, along with Suzanne Collins, who wrote the bestselling trilogy.”
I’ll try to get a confirmation / denial from MTV or Liongsate tomorrow. That would be really exciting! Just don’t get your hopes up yet! Thanks to Hollywood2819 for the tip! We always appreciate you clicking ‘email’ and sending us news tips.
UPDATE: Lionsgate has confirmed that Suzanne will NOT be presenting the clip at the VMAs with Jennifer.
FAME: Suzanne Collins Bio-Comic by Bluewater Productions Available for Pre-Order
Aug 23, 2011
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Categories: Suzanne Collins
Comic publisher Bluewater Productions has announced a bio-comic about Suzanne Collins’ rise to fame with her popular Hunger Games trilogy. Written by Hunger Games Examiner’s Sara Gundell and Niño Harn Cajayon, the comic will be 40 pages and is part of a series of comics started in 2010.
“Fame: Suzanne Collins” explains her interest in writing and how she began writing “Hunger Games” and is written by Sara Gundell with art by Niño Harn Cajayon and Joe Phillips providing the cover art.
“Suzanne Collins has already wowed legions of fans with her ‘Hunger Games’ books, yet most know very little about the woman herself,” said Gundell. “With the movie version of ‘The Hunger Games’ coming out next year, it seemed only fitting to share her story with fans.” Darren Davis, president of Bluewater Comics, said he is excited to promote the story of a person who makes reading fun for kids.
FAME: Suzanne Collins
can be pre-ordered on Amazon for 7.99 and will be released around November 2011.
Source: Hunger Games Examiner and Bluewater Productions
Happy Birthday Suzanne Collins, Author of ‘The Hunger Games’ Trilogy!
Aug 10, 2011
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Categories: Suzanne Collins
Lots of happy birthday wishes to Suzanne Collins, the brain behind the amazing books we all love. She also is one of the masterminds behind the creation of the upcoming film, she wrote the screenplay along with the director, Gary Ross. I hope you had a wonderful day!
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Slate Names Suzanne Collins in Top Right 2011
Jul 26, 2011
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Categories: Suzanne Collins
Slate has named Suzanne Collins in their Top Right 2011, a list of “the most innovative and practical thinkers of our time”.
“Action-movie directors could learn a thing or 10 from her about how to construct elaborate yet perfectly suspenseful plots. But more impressive is Collins’ fierceness. No one is safe from the story she wants to tell, and if that means offing some beloved, underage characters in alarming fashion or ending the series on a note she must have known was going to be divisive among her fans, so be it.”
Read the full article: Slate
Suzanne Collins Featured In ‘Movie Magic Magazine’
Jul 09, 2011
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Categories: Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins has always been wearing a ‘Mockingjay’ pin necklace to her events, even before the movie was a go! Here she is featured in ‘Movie Magic Magazine’ wearing her custom necklace.
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