Fictional world of The Hunger Games Fictional world of The Hunger Games "The Hunger Games" universe is a fictional world appearing in "The Hunger Games" trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. It consists primarily of the fictional nation of Panem, its Capitol where the totalitarian government resides, and the outlying districts, numbered 1 to 12, each with a different economy. In addition, there is the secretive District 13, where a rebel force is building strength. The Hunger Games themselves are an annual event in which two children from each district, selected through a process called "reaping", are forced to participate in a battle to the death. The
The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond is the official companion album for the 2012 film "The Hunger Games". The score for the film was composed by James Newton Howard, but the companion album consists primarily of songs by various artists inspired by, but not heard in, the film. "Safe & Sound", by The Civil Wars and sung by Taylor Swift, was released as a promotional single for the soundtrack and is one of only three songs on the album to be used in the film (the others are