Yellow Flicker Beat The music video for "Yellow Flicker Beat" was directed by Emily Kai Bock, and was released on 7 November 2014 at midnight (NZDT), when Lorde turned eighteen years old. It has been described as first-person narrative from a woman expressing the strength and resolve of Katniss Everdeen, the central character of "The Hunger Games" franchise. Commenting on the concept of the video, Lorde wrote on her Tumblr page that she wanted to convey a "mood; a harsh, crackling heat." She refers to Katniss as someone pushed over the edge and considers her a shapeshifter, "full of intensity and impulse." The
The Hunger Games (film series) By the time Collins had finished the script, Ross decided to go through the script with Collins and screenwriter Billy Ray. In October 2010, scripts were sent to the actors, and casting occurred between March and May 2011. The first role cast was of the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen. As many as 30 actresses were in talks to play the part, with Jennifer Lawrence, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, and Chloë Grace Moretz being mentioned most. The role was given to Lawrence. The roles of Peeta Mellark, Katniss' fellow tribute, and Gale Hawthorne, her best friend, began casting later that month. Top