Movies in the Mountains

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  The Hunger Games II

  "The Hunger Games” featured many North Carolina locations, including buildings as well as the outdoors.

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  The Hunger Games

  Actress Jennifer Lawrence portrayed Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games;” many scenes were filmed in N.C.’s DuPont State Forest.

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  Earthshine Archery

  Writer Cara Ellen Modisett attempts archery at Earthshine

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  The Hunger Games III

  A brown bag lunch, a la “Hunger Games.”

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  Bridal Veil Falls

  Storm clouds move in over Bridal Veil Falls, one of the “Hunger Games” film locations.

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  Gauley River Film Spot

  West Virginia promotes the Gauley River as a film location; here, Degree deodorant films a commercial.

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  Evan Almighty

  “Evan Almighty,” filmed in Virginia, featured Steve Carrell and Morgan Freeman.

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  Firebuilding

  Firebuilding is one of the skills taught during “Hunger Games” fan tours.

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  Leatherheads

  Renee Zellweger and George Clooney spent time in upstate South Carolina filming 2008’s “Leatherheads.”

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  Moundsville Penitentiary

  The West Virginia Film Office promotes the former state penitentiary in Moundsville for movie use.

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  War of the Worlds

  “War of the Worlds,” featuring Tom Cruise, was filmed in western Virginia.

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  The Hunger Games IV

  Hunger Games Fan Tours include re-enactments of scenes from the movie.