The 'Beanie Baby Hunger Games' by Jeff Luppino-Esposito and Jamie T. McCelland is exactly what one might guess. This nearly 12-minute mini movie re-caps the highlights of 'The Hunger Games' which has been buzzing since its movie release in late March, 2012.
The main protagonist of the film "Katniss Everbean" has been replaced with a Blue Jay, yet she still manages to wield a bow and arrow. The editing in this short film is what makes it a true spectacle to watch. With quick cuts in the fight scenes, the stuffed dolls build as much suspense as the original. The Beanie Babies are also handled by people in black gloves to give the plush dolls a real sense of emotion.
The Beanie Baby Hunger Games is gaining quite a lot of attention and hopefully it will be made into a feature-length film.
Plush Toy Dystopias
'Beanie Baby Hunger Games' is Just as Good as the Actual Movie
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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