Walmart Holds Hunger Games DVD Release Party in Manchester

On Friday night at 11 p.m., fans of the record smashing movie The Hunger Games can finally get their hands on the DVD. Walmart has teamed up with Lionsgate Entertainment to host 2000 DVD release parties around the country at Walmart stores.

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The will be one of the locations. A press release from Walmart’s headquarters said the parties will feature “special giveaways, movie trivia and much more.” 

Fans who purchase the DVD at midnight will receive a special pack of collectible The Hunger Games trading cards. A select number of random packs will include an autographed card from one of the cast members including Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson. Never-before-seen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of leading cast members will also be accessible for fans on Walmart’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/walmart.

“Together with Lionsgate Entertainment, we are providing Hunger Games fans with a unique and fun way to celebrate and purchase one of the most anticipated DVD releases of the year,” said Seong Ohm, senior vice president and general manager of entertainment for Walmart U.S. “When it comes to entertainment, whether it’s through our broad selection of new releases or licensed merchandise, customers can rely on Walmart to carry the items they want at a price they can afford.”

Fans can pick up an exclusive Hunger Games 2-disc Blu-ray or DVD movie gift set that includes a mockingjay pendant and digital UltraViolet copy. Sales flyers list the 2-disc pack at $26.96 during the party. A one-disc version of the movie is priced at $19.96.

If you go to the party, feel free to upload a photo at to We want to see your Katniss-like grace as you capture your own copy of The Hunger Games.