The Hunger Games movie, based on the internationally-bestselling novel of the same name, has smashed box office records grossing nearly $700m worldwide - and future installments of the series are hotly anticipated. Jennifer, Liam and Josh: An Unauthorized Biography of the Stars of the Hunger Games lifts the lid on the movie's three stars, who have become icons and pin-ups for millions of fans.

Jennifer Lawrence is the kid from a Kentucky farm who won best actress at the 2013 Oscars for Silver Linings Playbook and was hailed as 'the most talented young actress in America' by Rolling Stone. Off-screen, she has become a role model for a generation of girls, dated British pin-up Nicholas Hoult, and signed a modelling deal with Dior.

Liam Hemsworth, the Aussie heart-throb, got his big break on leading soap Neighbours and has since appeared in films including The Last Song. The saga of his on/off relationship with his famous fiancée, the US pop superstar Miley Cyrus, has become a source of daily fascination for the celebrity press.

Josh Hutcherson has appeared in a string of television roles and starred in films including The Polar Express and the Academy Award nominated The Kids are All Right. A pin-up for girls across the globe, his personal life has been followed closely the media.