Josh hutcherson reveals which scenes of catching fire will be filmed in imax. It is the fourth and final installment in the hunger games film series, and the second of two films based on the novel mockingjay, the final book in the hunger games trilogy, by suzanne collins. Mockingjay part 2 is coming to imax 3d in november close. Worldwide, it is the highestgrossing film of the hunger games series, 86 the highestgrossing film distributed by lionsgate and the fifthhighestgrossing 20 film. Its everything that you hope to accomplish on a big screen something that is emotionally and. Mockingjay part 2 is a 2015 american dystopian science fiction adventure film directed by francis lawrence, with a screenplay by peter craig and danny strong. The new hunger games poster is full of hidden messages wired.
The crystalclear images, coupled with imaxs customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. Mockingjay part 2 featurette imax 2015 featurette for the hunger games. Mockingjay part 2 now brings the franchise to its powerful final chapter in which katniss everdeen jennifer lawrence realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival they are for the future. Im thrilled mockingjay part 2 will be in imax theaters, said director francis. Feb 06, 2015 the imax 3d version of the hunger games. The third film part one of two, scheduled for a 2014 launch, will show more of district 3, the hightech living sector in the nation of panem, he. Mockingjay to stay with interstellar exhibitor will keep christopher nolans space epic on its 368 screens rather than switch for the opening of jennifer. The hunger games mockingjay pt 2 will release in imax and. Im thrilled mockingjay part 2 will be in imax theaters. Filming of the franchises third movie, the secondtolast one in the hunger games film series based on the book trilogy of the same name, is under way, but it. The size of the structure was perfect for many of mockingjay part 2s most exciting locations including the rebel encampment in district 2, commander lymes control center and the train station. Mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the. Our first screening was the hunger games mockingjay part 2 with director francis lawrence and we just announced our second screening, captain america. Im thrilled mockingjay part 2 will be in imax theaters, director francis lawrence said in a statement friday.
Mockingjay, part 2 will be released this fall in imax and imax 3d, as well as plain old normalsized. Lionsgate and imax have announced plans to release the final film in the hunger games series on november 20 on standard movie theater formats, as well as imax and imax 3d. Speaking to the level of quality fans can expect from the imax 3d version, lawrence notes. Imax cameras and film stock are rarely used for mainstream films. Following is a list of films released in imax which use imax, a motionpicture film format and projection standard. One thing ive gotta give the hunger games credit for is the great marketing materials for their films. Since the movie was not filmed specifically for 3d viewing, the imax 3d version of the hunger games. The director of catching fire reveals whats coming in. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 to open in imax 3d film.
Nothing can prepare you for the end lionsgate has released a new imax poster for the hungers games. Moreover, with mockingjay, part 2 set as the last hunger games movie, lionsgate is probably eager to milk the series for all its worth. The crystalclear images coupled with imaxs customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment. Fans will now have the chance to see the film in any format they want, which is exciting. The film premiered in berlin on november 4, 2015, and was theatrically released in the united states by lionsgate on november 20, 2015, in 2d and imax, and. Hoffman died in february 2014, making mockingjay part 2 his final film role. Mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the imax experience with proprietary imax dmr digital re. It was theatrically released on 19 november 2015 in the united kingdom, and on the following day in the. Mockingjay part 2 mirror the political context and history of the city. Im thrilled mockingjay part 2 will be in imax theaters, director francis lawrence says. Mockingjay part 2, the next installment of the global blockbuster hunger. Mockingjay part 1, deleted scenes, the lack of imax, the batman vs. Mockingjay part 2 will be released in imax and imax 3d, and im sure it will look very nice when it shatters the box office total of the.
Mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the imax experience with proprietary imax dmr digital remastering technology. Lawrence told mtv that he might end mockingjay part 2 with a very small. Ahead of the theatrical premiere of mockingjaypart 2 on november 20, lawrence broke down the most climactic scenes one of which was the most challenging sequence he shot during his term as hunger games director. Mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the imax experience with proprietary imax dmr digital remastering. Hunger games mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the immersive imax format for the films november 20th rollout. The director filmed more than an hour of interstellar using special. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. How the hunger games director francis lawrence tackled these. The director of catching fire reveals whats coming in mockingjay. Mockingjay part 2 is directed by francis lawrence and written by peter craig and danny strong.
Aug 08, 2019 reallife filming locations for the hunger games. Imax corporation and lionsgate, a premier next generation global content leader, today announced that the hunger games. Mockingjay part 2 takes an indepth look at the immersive shots that take place in the film and that could be taken advantage of in the imax format. The final chapter of the hunger games film franchise will be digitally. Francis lawrence talks hunger games mockingjay part 1, 2. Jul 17, 2014 the third book, mockingjay will be spilt into two films. One of the filming locations for mockingjay is in newnan, georgia. The final film of the hunger games franchise will be released in imax 3d as well as conventional theaters on november 20, 2015. Film to be shown in imax and imax 3d format janna dela cruz fri feb 2015 15. The imax release of harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2 will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the imax 2d experience with proprietary imax dmr digital remastering technology. Itll be the first film in the series released in the 3d format. The hunger games exhibition will open in nyc in july 2015. Mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the imax. So even though that whole section of the arena was imax aspect ratio.
Nov 21, 20 filming of the franchises third movie, the secondtolast one in the hunger games film series based on the book trilogy of the same name, is under way, but it wont be captured in imax, lawrence. Catching fire and third film in the hunger games film series. With the nation of panem in a full scale war, katniss confronts president snow donald sutherland in the final showdown. When katniss everdeen rises from an underground elevator into the arena in hunger games. Francis and i were drawn to tempelhof because of the impressive scale of it, messina says. Four years, and four films, after it began its journey, the hunger games franchise draws to its conclusion with the release of the hunger games. Mockingjay part 2 is coming to imax 3d this november. Mockingjay part 2 will be released in the imax 3d format when it opens on november 20. After inspiring a generation and kickstarting a revolution against the. Principal photography on both parts of the film began on september 23, 20 in atlanta, before moving to paris for two weeks of backtoback filming and officially concluding on june 20, 2014, in berlin and at babelsberg studios, germany. Catching fire 20 and the third installment in the hunger games film series. They really seem to actually try to give the posters and trailers some style. Lionsgate entertainment has partnered with imax to release the hunger games.
Catching fire, imax viewers will see the films visuals dramatically change. Much of part one and two of the film are filming back to back in parts of georgia. Dawn part 2, another wildly popular ya franchise is only just getting started. Visit the real filming locations for the hunger games. Mockingjay part 2, the next installment of the global blockbuster hunger games franchise, will be digitally remastered into the immersive imax format and released in imax 3d theaters domestically for the film s november 20th rollout. Francis lawrence talks the hunger games at imax hq collider.
Even if the illustrious supporting players were just punching the clock much of the time, almost all of them. From the fog attack in catching fire to that emotionally charged hug in mockingjay part 2. Mockingjay part 1, the film adaptation of the first half of the book. Mockingjay part 1 and 2 201415 to fit the greater scope of the story which depicts allout war in panem, filming for the final film moved to europe, with action sequences shot at berlin s tempelhof airport and a dystopianlooking housing complex in paris s noisy le grand suburb. Director francis lawrence spoke about earlier filming in atlanta, where much of the previous films were shot, and how the latest films locations in germany and france offered a different look and feel. Part 2 s most exciting locations including the rebel encampment in district 2. Experience the final chapter of the hunger games in imax. The films crew has set up shop at caldwell tanks in downtown newnan. The crystalclear images, coupled with imaxs customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that. Overall, mockingjay part 2 was a film with varying degrees of success. After being symbolized as the mockingjay, katniss everdeen and district engage in an allout revolution against the autocratic capitol. Gary ross, who directed the first installment of the series before lawrence took over for catching fire and the rest of the franchise, was resistant.
Scenes from the last hunger games film, catching fire, were also shot in. Mockingjay part 2 is scheduled to come out in imax and imax 3d moviehouses on nov. It is based on the 2010 novel mockingjay by suzanne collins. Fans will now have the chance to see the film in any.
Get details on the hunger games mockingjay part 2 imax 3d release. Mockingjay part 2 being released in imax is no great surprise, especially as each of the previous instalments of the popular young adult franchise have been shown on. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 to open in imax 3d. Mockingjay part 2 is both an inworld propaganda image for katniss everdeen jennifer lawrence. Mockingjay part 2 is the film adaptation of the second half of mockingjay by suzanne collins and the fourth and final film in the hunger games film series. With the nation of panem in a full scale war, katniss jennifer lawrence. Mockingjay part 2 2015 is a very slow paced film with 3 actual action scenes. Previous the hunger games movies were shown via imax but this will be the first time that the bookadapted film will be reworked into imax 3d format.
Mockingjay part 1 is a 2014 american dystopian science fiction adventure film directed by francis lawrence from a screenplay by peter craig and danny strong. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 will be released in imax 3d theaters. Mockingjay part 2 is a 2015 dystopian science fiction adventure film directed by francis lawrence, with a screenplay by peter craig and danny strong. Mockingjay part 2 will be released in imax 3d on nov. Fans will now have the chance to see the film in any format they.
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