CAST ANNOUNCEMENT



Caesar Flickerman: "Welcome back to the preview of the 16th Annual Hunger Games! You've been so patient and the time has finally come to meet our tributes! After a lengthy casting process where our tributes were tested physically, mentally and socially, we're finally here tonight to show them off to the public one last time before they enter the arena tomorrow and only one of them will be left standing!"



Caesar Flickerman: "Based on our pre-game assessments, not only were the tributes tested physically they were also asked questions about themselves and the other tributes. Although there are 24 tributes competing in this years Hunger Games, for whatever reason these 18 are the ones who stood out the most. One of these rising stars is likely to be the winner of this year's Hunger Games! Let's meet our tributes from these 9 districts, shall we?!"



*One by one the 18 tributes make their way on to the stage, District by District*



Caesar Flickerman: "Based on our Peer Survey, our first three districts are made up of tributes who excel the most in the three most basic categories of survival: Strength, Smarts & Sociability!"



Caesar Flickerman: "Representing District One, The Luxury District, will be the two castaways who are seen as the most sociable. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage!...:"





Caesar Flickerman: "Representing District Two, The Masonry District, will be the two castaways who are seen as the strongest and most fierce competitors. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage!...:"





Caesar Flickerman: "Representing District Three, The Technology District, will be the two castaways who are seen as the most strategic. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage!...:"





Caesar Flickerman: "Representing District Four, The Fishing District, will be the two castaways who are seen as the most popular based on the overall survey taken by the tributes. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage!...:"





Caesar Flickerman: "Representing District Five, The Power District, will be the two castaways who performed the best overall out of those remaining on the skills assessment. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage!...:"





Caesar Flickerman: "Representing District Six, The Transportation District, will be the next two castaways who had the highest averages on both the skills assessment and peer survey out of those remaining. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage!...:"





Caesar Flickerman: "This leaves us with the last standouts from the last three districts, all who strangely failed to positively stand out on the skills assessment or the peer survey. Representing District Seven, The Lumber District, will be the two castaways who felt they knew better and threw the challenge- clearly showing their rebellious qualities. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage!...:"





Caesar Flickerman: "Representing District Eleven, The Agriculture District, will be the two castaways who are seen as the underdogs having the most to prove in this game. Can they prove to everyone that they have what it takes? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage!...:"





Caesar Flickerman: "Last but not least, our final two tributes. Representing District Twelve, The Mining District, will be the last two castaways who performed well on all portions yet failed to necessarily standout in any particular way- could these be our forgettables or will they make a name for themselves? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage!...:"





Caesar Flickerman: "So, I know what you're all saying to yourself right now- 'Caesar, you just said there are 9 Districts with 2 Tributes apiece... what does that mean for the game?' HAHAHA well, I'm glad you asked! Here is how the game will work this season:"



This season's first huge twist: The Districts
Instead of being split into two tribes, you will be split into 9 districts. You will be competing directly with your district partner.
Each round, you will compete in an Immunity Challenge and a specified number of districts will win immunity.
The lowest scoring districts will go to Tribal Council together where they will vote one vulnerable tribute out of the tribe.
What does this mean for the tribute who is left alone? We will get to that later.



But for now, get to know your District Partner. Your first confessional will be sent out momentarily and will be due in 48 hours.
Your first challenge will be posted tomorrow afternoon (7pmEST/4pmPST) where you will officially enter the arena.
While it will not be live and the rest of the challenges will not be like this the more you can be online to post during the challenge the better your district will perform.



Good luck tributes... and may the odds ever be in your favor!