THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2

NFO ABOUT THE FILM..

Production company- Colour Force

Distributed by- Lionsgate

Release dates- 5 NOV 15’ (UK) 20 NOV 15’ (US)

Running time- 135 MINS
Budget- $160 million
Box Office- $442.3 million

STORYLINE
Realizing the stakes are no longer just for survival, Katniss Everdeen  teams up with her closest friends, including Peeta, Gale and Finnick for the ultimate mission. Together, they leave District 13 to liberate the citizens of war-torn Panem and assassinate President Snow, who's obsessed with destroying Katniss. What lies ahead are mortal traps, dangerous enemies and moral choices that will ultimately determine the future of millions.

OFFICIAL TRAILER

TEASER TRAILER

EXHIBITION

Opening weekend - $102,665,981
Total domestic gross - $111,206,338
Worldwide gross - $257,206,338

Tuesday 24th 2015 Charles Gant
The final Hunger Games film opened with £9.26m plus just under £2m in previews, for an £11.26m total. That compares with Mockingjay – Part 1’s £10.32m plus £2.33m in previews for a four-day total of £12.65m. In other words, the second instalment is 11% down on its predecessor.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/series/at-the-british-box-office

Top 10 films November 27-29

1. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, £4,534,464 from 579 sites. Total: £19,323,711
2. The Good Dinosaur, £2,926,448 from 520 sites (new)
3. Spectre, £2,179,154 from 536 sites. Total: £88,374,402
4. Bridge of Spies, £1,682,392 from 531 sites (new)
5. Black Mass, £1,272,249 from 441 sites (new)
6. The Lady in the Van, £950,961 from 548 sites. Total: £9,047,439
7. Carol, £540,632 from 206 sites (new)
8. Tamasha, £254,750 from 80 sites (new)
9. Brooklyn, £200,778 from 213 sites. Total: £4,349,414
10. Hotel Transylvania 2, £197,161 from 449 sites. Total: £19,439,987

Exhibitors 

Multiplex:

- Cineworld

- Vue

- Odeon

Independent cinema:

- Everyman Walton

- Picturehouse

- Broadway Cinema

- Peckham Plex

- Curzon

CINEMAS

ODEON

CINEWORLD

US PREMIERE - NOVEMBER 17TH 2015 IN LA

The was a lot of excitement at the premiere all focused mainly around Jennifer's stunning  dress.

UK PREMIERE - NOVEMBER 5TH 2015 ODEON LEISTER SQUARE 

DISTRIBUTION 

MY POSTER ANALYSIS... 

These are two poster variations of the poster for The Hunger Games Part 2.

The COMPOSITION of the poster, features the main character 'Katniss Everdeen' only. this suggests that she is the protagonist of the film and she is more important then anyone else. In the first poster, it shows her side profile while she's in her combat attire with a mockingly on her shoulder. She seems to be among the clouds. All these aspects together suggest that it is the end of something and she is a very serene intuitive character with a burden on her shoulders. the second poster shows 'Katniss Everdeen' in a fighting stance holding a bow and around with is a weapon of combat. she wears the same outfit. There is an illustration of a mockingjay behind her while its wings create an image of Katniss with wings. this suggests that she in the mockingjay and is a symbol of hope. The fact that the mockingjay behind her is on fire, may symbolise the idea that she is a strong powerful independent woman that is influencing the people. she is the leader and therefore she is the main character featured on both posters. The GENERIC ELEMENTS include the idea that she is holding a bow and arrow suggesting she is a woman of power and action. the mockingjay is also a generic element as it is strong in symbolism. another generic element in the poster is her outfit. it is red which represents anger and passion. she is a fighter and she is committed to her cause. The STARS/DIRECTORS include Francis Lawrence which is the director, Jennifer Lawrence which is the main character Katniss Everdeen, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks. The UNIQUE SELLING POINT is that it is an action film that features a strong young independent women as the main protagonist. This is a positive role model for young women. the TARGET AUDIENCE is young teenagers because of the action and adventure elements. 

DISTRIBUTION 

 Creating a lot of publicity here by giving away tickets and holding competitions to get the people involved creating  sense of interconnectedness.

Tweets focused around the release of Mockingjay. These show a sense of interconnectedness as they have broadcasted to people all over the world about the release and they all share the same excitement and anticipation for the opening. 

Multiplex cinema's like odeon and due draw attention to their cinema as a place for people to see the film. they want profit coming in so they use prizes to draw them in. 

PRE-PRODUCTION 

On the 10th of July 2012, it was announced that Mockingjay would be made into two parts. November 1st 2012, Fransis Lawrence announced that he wanted to direct both Catching Fire and Mockingjay. 
December 6th 2012, Danny Strong announced that he was going to write the two parts of Mockingjay. 
February 15th 2013, Lionsgate approved the script for part 1 and allowed him to write the script for part 2. 
There was planning well in advance for the costumes to be considered and created. In particular the outfits of those from the capital and the combat outfits as well. 
PRODUCTION
filming began on September 16th 2013. 

SPECTRE

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INFO ABOUT THE FILM..

Production company- Eon Productions

Distributed by- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Colombia Pictures.

Release dates- 26 OCT 15’ (UK) 6 NOV 15’ (US)

Running time-148 mins

Budget- $245-250 million

Box Office- $324.7 million

STORYLINE

A cryptic message from the past leads James Bond (Daniel Craig) to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow (Monica Bellucci) of an infamous criminal. After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of the sinister organization SPECTRE. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heart of SPECTRE, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy (Christoph Waltz) he seeks

SPECTRE - PRODUCTION PROCESS

PRE-PRODUCTION

Casting-

Daniel Craig has played James Bond in the last 4 films therefore they were previously certain that he would play the role as they were certain when casting him the first time. Christopher Waltz plays the villain in the film. There were two bond girls, Lea Seydoux and Monica Bellucci, both of significantly different ages both stunning in their own ways.

Costumes and Makeup-

Costumes in Spectre were to be very formal and fashionable. They had to be ordered and fitted perfectly to the actors. Suits and elegant dresses to show the expensive extravagant aspect of the Bond films. Also, makeup was used to create the realistic look of bruises and wounds to make it look believable.

Sets and props-

The cars featured were a very important aspect of the film as all Bond films have been particularly special because of the expensive cars. They used the the cars to create publicity and advertise the cars to sell to the highest bidder. Seeing as though the Bond films are extremely popular the car would be sold for an immense amount of money. The high tech gadgets. For example the guns.     

The script-

Whilst the script was being developed, there was a general idea of what they wanted the film to be based around and the script took a total of approximately two years to complete however the first draft was delayed and was re-written by Jez Butterworth and completed the script by November 2014

PRODUCTION 

http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/attractions/spectre-bond-in-motion-launch-new-007-exhibition-featuring-aston-martin-db10-a3117711.html

POST-PRODUCTION 

SPECTRE - DISTRIBUTION

THE POSTER ANALYSIS…

- The COMPSOTION of the poster is very simple but distinctive at the same time and the font stands out in a very subtle way. The word Spectre is another word for ghost. This suggests a threatening aspect and the fact that the back-round is blue suggests a cold forward-thinking, unemotional head space, possibly of the main character, James Bond. The main character, who is played by Daniel Craig, has a very strong posture. From this we can connote that he is quite brave and strong whilst being intimidating from the gaze from his blue eyes looking straight at you. He wears a suit of black and white which is different to his traditional black tuxedo and this could suggest has turned a new page and is more seen as a hero and represents good instead of bad. The skeleton in the background could suggest the enemy and shows a very evil and sinister feel. The fact that the gun is place in front of the skeleton suggests the elements of hero and villain.

- The GENERIC ELEMENTS are the features such as the gun and the skeleton. The gun helps the viewer know that the film is an action and the fact that the gun has the silencer on shows that he is a spy and that he is silent but deadly.

- The TEASER ELEMENTS, are  the villainous character in the background which makes the viewer want to know who it is and this demonstrates the idea of pulling us into watching it. 

-The STARS AND DIRECTORS include Daniel Craig, Monica Bellucci, Lea Seydoux and Ralph Fiennes.

-The UNIQUE SELLING POINT is the fact that it is another film that is adding to the legacy of bond films and because Daniel Craig is a well established actor.

- The TARGET AUDIENCE is mainly male dominated but does also have a female fan-base.


The Official Website….and analysis..

The official website for James Bond. This is where hard-core James Bond fans can go and read all the news on the newest film Spectre.

In their shop, you can find 007 merchandise. Here, you are able to browse pieces and buy anything you’d like ranging from jewelry, clothing, artworks and posters and books.

You are able to find out about their signature cars used throughout the Bond films and their Brand partners. I.E

SONY, ASTON MARTIN, TOM FORD, MAC COSMETICS.

This creates a lot of publicity for the films as people find out about these products are associating with the Bond films.

You can also find out which actors played James Bond throughout the films.

-PIERCE BRONSAN 1995 – 2002 | 4 films

-ROGER MOORE 1973 – 1985 | 7 films

-SEAN CONNERY 1962 – 1971 | 6 films

-GEORGE LAZENBY 1969 | one film

-TIMOTHY DALTON 1987 – 1989 | 2 films

-DANIEL CRAIG 2006 – 2015 | 4 films

Image analysis- there is a countdown which creates anticipation to watch the film. There is a sense of emergency, its real time and this draws you into watching it. First there was a countdown to the release in the UK and now it was a countdown to the release in the US.  there is also a moving image which gives the audience a sense of action of urgency. There are also social media links where you are able to watch behind the scenes.

Characterization- One of the images is James Bond, you look like a spy and his intense stare look as if he is trying to tell you to watch it. There are synergistic links to the poster in this sense. 

Genre- moving tiles suggests that it is a high tech. pictures suggest that it is an action film. There is an element of interactivity.

Institutional information- MGM 20th Century FOX and Colombia Pictures    

Actors- website shows that the main actors include Daniel Craig, Monica Bellucci and Lea Seydoux.

Press endorsement: Red Carpet Premiere and interviews.

Awards- Spectre broke box office records with £47.7 million.

Release dates- October 26th in the UK. November 6th in the US. This is unusual as Hollywood films are usually released in the US first but it was in fact released in the UK first as it is marketed as a British bond. There are usually British aspects that makes it identifiable to the UK. i.e based in London.

Links to web2.0 sites- Facebook, twitter, YouTube and a Gmail to keep fans updated. “follow BOND on twitter” pulls you in, there is a use of the imperative, which you then actively follow.

The Official Trailer

FACEBOOK 

The SPECTRE facebook page is very popular link in which people can visit and find out any information on the film. It includes short clips from the film, many stills and the well known new song by Sam Smith. It is a place in which fans are able to comment and have conversations with other fans about the film, which builds up the excitement. There are over 10,000 followers on this page. 

TWITTER

On twitter, there is a lot of enthusiasm based mainly around Sam Smith’s, Writings on the wall. However there are tweets that come through every minute centered on SPECTRE. This increases the anticipation but also increases the popularity of the film.

OTHER WEBSITES...

MOVIEVIRAL.COM

This website, movieviral.com is known for bringing incite and information about films. They have recently written several small articles about SPECTRE.

THE HOME OF JAMES BOND 007

Here is a website that has been dedicated to the series of James Bond and place where you are able to get news on Spectre and even engage in things that feed your interest. For example pre-ordering the Spectre soundtrack, enter competitions to win signed items. These websites maintain the interest and build up the excitement.

THE JAMES BOND INTERNATIONAL FAN CLUB

This fan created website, connects James Bond fans around the world and collectively ensures that everyone stays up-to-date with all the happenings concerning Spectre.

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