Following is a list of films released in imax which use imax, a motionpicture film format and projection standard. Mockingjay part 1, the film adaptation of the first half of the book. 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. Hoffman died in february 2014, making mockingjay part 2 his final film role. Mockingjay to stay with interstellar exhibitor will keep christopher nolans space epic on its 368 screens rather than switch for the opening of jennifer. 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 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. Fans will now have the chance to see the film in any. The final film of the hunger games franchise will be released in imax 3d as well as conventional theaters on november 20, 2015. 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. 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.
Feb 06, 2015 the imax 3d version of the hunger games. Dawn part 2, another wildly popular ya franchise is only just getting started. Scenes from the last hunger games film, catching fire, were also shot in. Mockingjay part 1 is an american 2014 feature film directed by francis lawrence and adaptation of the first half of mockingjay by suzanne collins. Mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the imax experience with proprietary imax dmr digital re. Mockingjay part 2 is scheduled to come out in imax and imax 3d moviehouses on nov. 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.
Even if the illustrious supporting players were just punching the clock much of the time, almost all of them. With the nation of panem in a full scale war, katniss confronts president snow donald sutherland in the final showdown. Im thrilled mockingjay part 2 will be in imax theaters, director francis lawrence says. The plot is brilliant and complex yet the action sequences were limited and sporadic. Since the movie was not filmed specifically for 3d viewing, the imax 3d version of the hunger games.
Its everything that you hope to accomplish on a big screen something that is emotionally and. 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. Mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the immersive imax format and released in imax 3d theaters domestically nov. Mockingjay part 2 will be released in imax 3d on nov. Francis lawrence talks the hunger games at imax hq collider. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 will be released in imax 3d theaters. Jul 17, 2014 the third book, mockingjay will be spilt into two films. 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. How the hunger games director francis lawrence tackled these. 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. 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.
Overall, mockingjay part 2 was a film with varying degrees of success. 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 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. Mockingjay part 2 is both an inworld propaganda image for katniss everdeen jennifer lawrence. 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. Mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the imax. One thing ive gotta give the hunger games credit for is the great marketing materials for their films. Visit the real filming locations for the hunger games. The director of catching fire reveals whats coming in. 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.
So even though that whole section of the arena was imax aspect ratio. The crystalclear images coupled with imaxs customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment. Catching fire and third film in the hunger games film series. Im thrilled mockingjay part 2 will be in imax theaters, said director francis lawrence.
One of the filming locations for mockingjay is in newnan, georgia. The new hunger games poster is full of hidden messages wired. Hunger games mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the immersive imax format for the films november 20th rollout. Mockingjay part 2 2015, around atlanta, georgia as well noisy le grand and ivry sur seine in paris and tempelhof airport in berlin. The director of catching fire reveals whats coming in mockingjay. 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 released in the imax 3d format when it opens on november 20.
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. The director filmed more than an hour of interstellar using special. Catching fire, imax viewers will see the films visuals dramatically change. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 to open in imax 3d. Film to be shown in imax and imax 3d format janna dela cruz fri feb 2015 15. From the fog attack in catching fire to that emotionally charged hug in mockingjay part 2. The hunger games mockingjay pt 2 will release in imax and. They really seem to actually try to give the posters and trailers some style. How to find every single hunger games location in real life. 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.
After being symbolized as the mockingjay, katniss everdeen and district engage in an allout revolution against the autocratic capitol. 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. Francis lawrence talks hunger games mockingjay part 1, 2. It is based on the 2010 novel mockingjay by suzanne collins. Mockingjay part 2 mirror the political context and history of the city. Mockingjay part 2 featurette imax 2015 featurette for the hunger games. 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 2, the next installment of the global blockbuster hunger. With the nation of panem in a full scale war, katniss jennifer lawrence. 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. Imax corporation and lionsgate, a premier next generation global content leader, today announced that the hunger games. After inspiring a generation and kickstarting a revolution against the. Worldwide, it is the highestgrossing film of the hunger games series, 86 the highestgrossing film distributed by lionsgate and the fifthhighestgrossing 20 film. Experience the final chapter of the hunger games in imax.
Itll be the first film in the series released in the 3d format. Catching fire 20 and the third installment in the hunger games film series. 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. Lionsgate entertainment has partnered with imax to release the hunger games. The crystalclear images, coupled with imaxs customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that. 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. It was theatrically released on 19 november 2015 in the united kingdom, and on the following day in the. Mockingjay part 2 will be digitally remastered into the image and sound quality of the imax experience with proprietary imax dmr digital remastering. Im thrilled mockingjay part 2 will be in imax theaters, said director francis lawrence in a statement. Im thrilled mockingjay part 2 will be in imax theaters, director francis lawrence said in a statement friday. Much of part one and two of the film are filming back to back in parts of georgia.
The hunger games exhibition will open in nyc in july 2015. The final chapter of the hunger games film franchise will be digitally. Aug 08, 2019 reallife filming locations for the hunger games. 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. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 to open in imax 3d film. 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. Mockingjay part 2 2015 is a very slow paced film with 3 actual action scenes. Mockingjay part 1, deleted scenes, the lack of imax, the batman vs. Part 2 s most exciting locations including the rebel encampment in district 2. Nothing can prepare you for the end lionsgate has released a new imax poster for the hungers games.
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. Fans will now have the chance to see the film in any format they want, which is exciting. Mockingjay, part 2 will be released this fall in imax and imax 3d, as well as plain old normalsized. Speaking to the level of quality fans can expect from the imax 3d version, lawrence notes. 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.
When katniss everdeen rises from an underground elevator into the arena in hunger games. Imax cameras and film stock are rarely used for mainstream films. Get details on the hunger games mockingjay part 2 imax 3d release. Our first screening was the hunger games mockingjay part 2 with director francis lawrence and we just announced our second screening, captain america. Mockingjay part 2 is coming to imax 3d in november close. 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. The films crew has set up shop at caldwell tanks in downtown newnan. 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.