Episode 59: Mockingjay Part 1 Movie Review

Mockingjay Part 1 has been released! Chris and Kira gush about the film hitting all the major scenes. The soundtrack companion which Lorde curated has also hit Spotify/iTunes, we talk our favorite songs and compare to previous Hunger Games albums. Email/tweet us what you thought of the movie, soundtrack and score. 

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Episode 58: Mockingjay Teasers

Two Mockingjay teaser trailers have been released. Chris and Kira discuss the trailers and more Hunger Games news. Follow hosts Kira @KiraDineen and Chris @ChrisCast95 and the show @NightlockPod. Tweet us your thoughts of the show and reactions to the teaser trailers. 

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Episode 57: The Mockingjay

News stories includes plans for Phillip Seymour Hoffman's character in Mockingjay production, final scene in Mockingjay part 2, casting announcements and more. DVD/Blu Ray review and suggestions for which to buy. Mockingjay chapter analysis begins with chapters 1 and 2. Another fan-favorite segement is played. Listener feedback includes opinions about Catching Fire film. Follow Kira and Hunter, @KiraDineen and @HuntLock. Please leave us reviews on iTunes.

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Episode 56: The Humor Games

The playwrite of The Humor Games talks about writing his play, how he was inspired and what fans can look forward to in the play. Follow him on Twiiter @DeanOCarroll. Keep up with the play at playscripts.com.

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Episode 55: Chamber Band

The Hunger Games inspired band, Chamber Band, joins me on the show. Get inside details about who the band is inspired by and the process of writing and recording. Learn about the band including how they met and about the band members.

Be sure to check them out at youtube.com/user/ChamberBandNYC and chambermerch.com. Follow them on Twitter @ChamberBand. 

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Episode 54: The Movie Review -Catching Fire

Finally the day has come! Catching Fire has been released! Here our thoughts of the film. We discuss actor's performances, differences from the book, favorite scenes, and least favorite scenes. Be sure to email in your thoughts to be read on the next episode!

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Episode 53: Will To Live

The last chapter of Catching Fire (27) is discussed and right in time for the Catching Fire movie release! Guest host Brandon shares an interesting What If...? question, "What if Gale was chosen at the reaping instead of Peeta?". How would that change the dynamic between Katniss and her district partner. A few listener emails are read.

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Episode 52: Dying Wish

New fun game segment is introduced by guest host Hunter. A fan favoite segemnt, Dark Duels is also played. Chapters 25 and 26 of Catching Fire are discussed. What symbols could represent the main characters in the alliance? Should Haymitch have filled Katniss and Peeta in on the plan to escape the arena? Is the tracker from the 74th Games still in Katniss' system?

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Episode 51: Canary

A new segment relates real world problems to the Hunger Games as well as Greek mythology influence. Chapter 23 and 24 of Catching Fire are discussed. Discussion questions include, is it surprising that Katniss understood what Wiress meant by, “Tick Tock”? Why didn’t Katniss hear Peeta’s screams during the Jabberjay attack? What happened to Johanna’s loved ones?

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Episode 50: Katniss Chronicles

To celebrate this special landmark episode I interviewed the creators of the Katniss Chronicles, an audio drama of the Hunger Games series. We discuss production, acting, and funny behind the scenes stories.

Follow the Katniss Chronicles on Twitter @KatnissChron and check out their website, thekatnisschronicles.com and be sure to subscribe and review on iTunes.

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Episode 49: Tick Tock

Guest host Chris joins me on this packed episode discussing news, the new Hunger Games inspired reality show, Comic Con panel highlights, trailer feedback from you listeners, and even a Capitol Opera song. Catching Fire chapter anaylsis covers chapters 21 and 22. How will Mag's death be adpated? How will Francis Lawrence adapt the loss of muscle control in the movie without looking cheesy? Was the morphing from District 6 aware of the plan to take down the gamemakers and escape?

Follow Chris (@ChrisCast95) and me (@KiraDineen) on Twitter!

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Night Rebels #4 Escalation

We reunite with fellow Hunger Games podcast Rebellion Radio to discuss the Quarter Quell Character Posters, as well as the Theatrical Catching Fire Trailer released at Comic Con! Follow along at home, and let us know what you thought of the trailer.

Trailer Link: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/the-hunger-games-catching-fire/

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Guest Hosts Wanted!

There are major changes on the horizon for Nightlock Podcast. We want to hear from you listeners! So we are looking for guest hosts to be on the show. Email us using the contact form or email directly at nightlockpodcast@gmail.com. Include what type of microphone you have, any experience podcasting (not necessary I'm just curious), what ideas you have for your episode, and why you think you would be a good overall guest host. Obviously you have to know your Hunger Games material, so reading all the books is a requirement! I am looking forward to reading your "applications".

Episode 47: Targets

Suzanne Collins has a HUGE annoucement. The most recent issue of Captiol Coulture has been released. A new Hunger Games star has joined Twitter. Chapter 20 of Catching Fire is discussed where Finnick bring Peeta back to life. Do most district citizens know what CPR is? Is Katniss thinking she will never stop owing Finnick a forshadow to his importance later on in the series? In a newer segement, we consider how the series would be different if Katniss' father hadn't die. Don't forget to follow our Twitter accounts for a daily quote from your favorite celebs! @JHutchQuote @JLawQuote @SamClaflinQuote

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Episode 46: Thinking Like A Career

There is a new poster to discuss, the Cannes Film Festival and more. Catching Fire chapter analysis continues with Chapter 19, the first chapter Katniss is in the arena. We discuss, is it morally right to kill someone in self defence? A brand new segment, Would You Rather? brings up the question if we would rather be an avox or hijacked? We announce our new Twitter account, @JLawQuote. You can follow for a daily Jennifer Lawrence quote. You may notice an imporved sound quality as we have upgrade some of our equipment!

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