Research Project: The Hunger Games:
Catching Fire
The
Film
What
is the synopsis?
Against all odds, Katniss has won the Hunger Games. She and
fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark are miraculously still alive. Katniss
should be relieved, happy even. After all, she has returned to her family and
her longtime friend, Gale. Yet nothing is the way Katniss wishes it to be. Gale
holds her at an icy distance. Peeta has turned his back on her completely. And
there are whispers of a rebellion against the Capitol - a rebellion that
Katniss and Peeta may have helped create.
Much to her shock, Katniss has fueled an unrest she's afraid she cannot stop. And what scares her even more is that she's not entirely convinced she should try. As time draws near for Katniss and Peeta to visit the districts on the Capitol's cruel Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. If they can't prove, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying.
Much to her shock, Katniss has fueled an unrest she's afraid she cannot stop. And what scares her even more is that she's not entirely convinced she should try. As time draws near for Katniss and Peeta to visit the districts on the Capitol's cruel Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. If they can't prove, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying.
Who
was the director and what other films have they made/directed?
Francis
Lawrence, He directed, Constantine, I am legend, and water for elephants.
How
much was the budget?
$130–140
million
Which
companies made the film?
Lionsgate
and Color Force
Where
was it filmed?
Atlanta, Georgia and then moved to Hawaii, to shoot the arena scene. Ringwood, New Jersey shooting District 12.
With the base camp set up at Executive Park off North Druid Hills Road, filming also occurred at the Goat Farm Arts Center.
What
camera was used for the cinematography? What were the benefits of using this
camera?
Digital Intermediate
IMAX
Panavision
Super 35
IMAX
Panavision
Super 35
Who
are the main actors and what else have they been in?
Jennifer
Lawerence: Silver
Linings Playbook, American Hustle, Like Crazy
Liam
Hemsworth: The
Expendables, The Last Song, Knowing
Josh
Hutcherson: Epic,
Journey to the Center of the Earth, Bridge To Terabithia
Which
company did the visual effects for the film?
What type of effects did they create?
Which
studio/s distributed the film in the UK, USA and Europe?
Lionsgate Home Entertainment = UK and
USA
Belga Home Video
Universal Pictures International
Studio Canal
Independent Films
Belga Films
Where
was it distributed? (Which countries has it been released in?)
UK, USA,
Belgium, Singapore, Argentina, Uruguay, Canada, Hungary, Netherlands, Japan,
Cambodia, Bolivia, France, Germany, Mongolia, Italy, Spain, Thailand, Brazil,
Portugal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Korea,
Middle East
What
country is the film from? (explain your answer)
The film is from the US, and has been
funded by a US based company as well-Lionsgate.
Which
film festival’s has appeared in?
Rome Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
Hollywood Film Festival
What
awards has it received (if any)?
Costume Designers Guild
Awards
Hollywood
Film Festival
Song
of the Year
For the song "Atlas".
For the song "Atlas".
People’s choice awards
Favorite Year End Movie
In
what formats is it available to watch now?
DVD, Blu-ray, iTunes
Website
Genre: Adventure, Thriller, Action since the
background is red which connotes fire and suits the cover of the DVD. It blends
in with black to show a dark and villain side.
Target Audience: 17 – 22 predominately females.
Are
there any intertextual references?
Website:There are intertextual references
because it has well known celebrities to be playing the roles. The book is also
very well know that it doesn’t need references as the target audience will know
what the film is going to be about.
What
methods are used to ‘sell’ the film?
Website:The methods used to sell the film are
that it says ‘now available on Blue-Ray, DVD and Digital HD’ which is
manageable for the audience to find. As well as this it has links to the
trailer, special effects and to enter the actual website.
What
information do they give you about the film?
Website: The slogan ‘it begins with a spark’
relates to the fact that the movie involves fire and trailer that is placed in
the website you can see the two main characters in fire. This means that the
fire plays an important role for the characters.
Are
they successful at making you want to see the film? Why?
Website: Yes, because they put the merchandise
on the front screen and the trailer besides it. As well as this it shows the
links to the trailer, special effects and to enter the actual website.
What
other ways was the film promoted – give at least 3 examples.
Website: Billboards, TV and radio
The Trailer
Genre: Action, teen-romance
Target
Audience: 17-22 years
old
Tells us that this film is going to be
about action based in a dystopian sci-fi world
Intertextual
References: none, as
it is part of a trilogy that is already well-known to its audience
What
methods are used to ‘sell’ the film?
They use slogans during the trailer
such as ‘the event the world has been waiting for’
They have also used visual effects
that help to make the movie look exciting and intense, as the pace becomes
quicker.
What
information do they give you about the film?
The information they give us about the
film is that it is a continuation from the first movie, whereas now it seems
that tensions has increased and another hunger games is set to begin, only this
time it would be different. We see the heroine facing more battles and trying
to protect her family
Are
they successful at making you want to see the film? Why?
They are successful at making me want
to see the film because of the way to trailer has been constructed. There is a
lot of action included in the trailer that helps to make the movie look
exciting and also relatable as it includes hints of friendship, romance and
family relationships which helps to appeal towards its audience.
What
other ways was the film promoted – give at least 3 examples.
Billboards, Merchandise, Radio
What
do they tell you about the film? Genre, target audience?
POSTER: That the genre would be action due
to the fire, and the fact that the main girl is holding a bow and arrow
connoting violence. The target audience would be teenagers aged 16+ as the main
character is a teenager, therefore it is relatable.
Are
there any intertextual references?
POSTER: There are no intertextual references
perhaps due to the fact that it is so well known, as it is based on the novel
which has been out since 2009, so it has already built up a fan base.
What
methods are used to ‘sell’ the film?
POSTER: The main actress who is the famous
‘Jennifer Lawrence’, and due to the colours of the poster, with the red, it
stands out.
What
information do they give you about the film?
POSTER: With the slogan ‘Remember who the
enemy is’, it would give the audience a clue, as to what the film is. With the
‘mocking jay’ logo at the background, it would relate to the previous film, and
due to it burning, it would refer to a sort of rebellious stage.
Are
they successful at making you want to see the film? Why?
POSTER: The main actress would make me see
the film, as she is well known. Also because it is the continuation of the
first film, so therefore, I would watch the second one.
What
other ways was the film promoted – give at least 3 examples.
Billboards,
Merchandise, Radio
