Happy birthday, Suzanne Collins!

Today, August 10, is the birthday of The Hunger Games trilogy author Suzanne Collins. She turns 52 today.   Suzanne is also known for her MG series, The Underland Chronicles, the recently released  autobiographical picture-book for children, Year of the Jungle, and also some beloved children’s TV shows like Oswald. From all of us at HGN, we’d like to wish Suzanne a very happy birthday!   Continue reading Happy birthday, Suzanne Collins!

Jennifer Lawrence, Suzanne Collins & Nina Jacobson make Women in Entertainment Power 100 List

The Hollywood Reporter’s 2013 Women in Entertainment Power 100 list was released on December 12. While Anne Sweeney, President of Disney/ABC Television Group leads the list, The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins, producer Nina Jacobson and leading actress Jennifer Lawrence make the list too. 11/100 The Box-Office Queens Jennifer Lawrence, 23 Sandra Bullock, 49 Melissa McCarthy, 43 Only three actresses starred in two home runs in 2013: Bullock pulled … Continue reading Jennifer Lawrence, Suzanne Collins & Nina Jacobson make Women in Entertainment Power 100 List

Photo: 'Mockingjay' actress Stef Dawson with author Suzanne Collins

Actress Stef Dawson, who will be playing the role of Annie Cresta in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 and 2, shared a lovely picture of herself with author Suzanne Collins on her Instagram. Check out the full-size photo in the gallery here. “The Beautiful and Incredible Suzanne Collins and I. Forever grateful to her for Annie & touching lives with stories that matter. Love her X” It’s great to see Suzanne … Continue reading Photo: 'Mockingjay' actress Stef Dawson with author Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins and Francis Lawrence talk Katniss, casting Finnick and Johanna & more

In an exclusive five-part interview with TIME book critic Lev Grossman, author Suzanne Collins and director Francis Lawrence talk about the trilogy, adapting it for screen and lots more. The magazine will be releasing each part running from Monday through Friday. Check out excerpts from the first part below: Compare Katniss at the beginning of Hunger Games and Katniss at the beginning of this movie. How is … Continue reading Suzanne Collins and Francis Lawrence talk Katniss, casting Finnick and Johanna & more

Watch: Suzanne Collins recalls childhood memories; 'Year of the Jungle' published today

The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins‘s autobiographical picture book, Year of the Jungle, is out today, September 10 published by Scholastic. In an interview with USA Today, who reviewed and gave the book 3.5 out 4 stars, Suzanne talks about memories from her childhood and provides us a rare glimpse into her private life. Watch the interview below: http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isSlim=1 We previously posted an interview from … Continue reading Watch: Suzanne Collins recalls childhood memories; 'Year of the Jungle' published today

Suzanne Collins makes World's Top-Earning Authors of 2013 Forbes list

Forbes yesterday released a list of World’s Top-Earning Authors of 2013. 16 authors have made the list including James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Rick Riordan, J.K. Rowling, George R. R. Martin and more. The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins landed on #3 spot with a whopping $55 million. Writing thrillers or romances for adults is good; even better is writing fantasy fiction for young adults that spills … Continue reading Suzanne Collins makes World's Top-Earning Authors of 2013 Forbes list

Happy birthday, Suzanne Collins!

Today, August 10, is the birthday of the genius behind The Hunger Games trilogy, The Underland Chronicles and some lovely children’s shows like Oswald – Suzanne Collins! She turns 51 today. Suzanne made this year’s World’s Most Powerful Celebrities list, and her autobiographical picture book, Year of the Jungle, will come out in fall later in 2013. We wish Suzanne the very best of birthdays! Continue reading Happy birthday, Suzanne Collins!

Watch: Suzanne Collins talks her autobiographical picture book 'Year of the Jungle'

We all know how shy of the media The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins is, so this is a great treat! Suzanne sits down with her friend and illustrator James Proimos to talk about her upcoming picture book plus autobiography, Year of the Jungle. She shares photos and gives us a rare glimpse into her life, and talks about the inspiration behind the book. You … Continue reading Watch: Suzanne Collins talks her autobiographical picture book 'Year of the Jungle'

Suzanne Collins and Jennifer Lawrence make it to Forbes' World's Most Powerful Celebrities list

Forbes has published their annual World’s Most Powerful Celebrities list for 2013 and both The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins and Katniss Everdeen actress Jennifer Lawrence are placed on it. Both of them are newcomers this year. Jennifer made it to #49 (also the second highest ranked actress on the list after Angelina Jolie): Jennifer Lawrence lands on our list for the first time. The … Continue reading Suzanne Collins and Jennifer Lawrence make it to Forbes' World's Most Powerful Celebrities list

Video: The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins speaks on her love of reading and writing

Rejoice Suzanne Collins fans! While it’s no secret Suzanne is a very private person, and we see next to nothing about her most of the time, here’s a second appearance from her this week! Scholastic posted a video of The Hunger Games author talking about her love of reading and writing, and encourages people to pick up and book and enjoy the ride. Watch the … Continue reading Video: The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins speaks on her love of reading and writing