Showing posts with label catching fire filming location. Show all posts
Showing posts with label catching fire filming location. Show all posts

April 13, 2013

Catching Fire to Reshoot in Atlanta

On Locations Vacations (OLV) has reported that a film set for Catching Fire has been prepared at Goat Farm Art Center (Atlanta) last Saturday (April 13,2013) and filming might take place few days later.


The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will hit theaters in November 2013.

November 07, 2012

Catching Fire Confirmed to Film in Oahu, Hawaii, Specific Locations Remain Undisclosed

According to Bizjournals.com, Hawaii Film commissioners Donne Dawson and Walea Constantinau confirmed that "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" will be filmed in Oahu, Hawaii before the end of the year. However, they didn't confirmed the specific locations (those that Russ Bowen tweeted about) for the filming. 

“For security reasons, logistics reasons, we don’t confirm specific locations,” Dawson said.




October 31, 2012

Catching Fire Filming Update: Atlanta Filming to Wrap Up by the End of November, Crew is Already Preparing for Hawaii Shoot

Russ Bowen, a news anchor from North Carolina and a reliable source of filming info, has recently tweeted that filming in Atlanta for Catching Fire might end on November 20, 2012, adding that staff and crew are already preparing for the Oahu, Hawaii shoot. The scheduled travel for the Hawaii shoot, according to Bowen, will be on November 26. For our friends at Hawaii, here are some potential filming locations for Catching Fire in Oahu. These include the Waiehee and Heeia State Parks, Kawela Bay, and Paradise Park. 



On the other hand, OLV has reported that the crew is done filming the Tribute Parade scene at the Atlanta Motor Speedway last week. Moreover, news has it that they are already filming the cornucopia scene at "the Beach" of Clayton County International Park.

October 16, 2012

Catching Fire Might Be Filmed at the Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Our friends at thehob.org, has reported that set construction is underway from GGX productions at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. There were also shipping containers, stone building pieces, and bleachers found on the site. I agree that the speedway is a good spot to shoot the Tribute Parade. Anyway, we hope we could get some set photos from the Speedway too.

Here are images from thehob:





October 08, 2012

Catching Fire Filming Update: New Set Pics at Marriot Marquis Plus the Tribute Parade Filming

--> Hello everyone I got some updates about the Catching Fire filming in Georgia for you. On Location Vacation has shared us another photos of the Marriott Marquis set in downtown Atlanta, this time, the set is added with green carpet along the path to a stage. Here are the pics. You can view the previous set photos here



OLV also added that Catching Fire might be filmed at the old Pratt-Pullman Yard on Rogers Street, Northeast Atlanta. Here is a pic of the Pratt-Pullman Yard. Based on it, it looks like some of the scenes of District12 might be shot here. What do you think?


 On the other hand, we got some scoop on the filming of the Tribute Parade. Thanks to Hunger Games Trilogy (via Peachyscoop and Jacob Bean) for sharing us the news that the filming will take place from October 16-20, 2012.

October 06, 2012

Catching Fire Filming Update: More Set Photos Featuring the Justice Building

It seems like scenes for the Reaping or the Victory Tour for an unknown district are already shot. 
More set photos have flooded the net these days. Find out more below:

According to Instagram user Nomrag:

I think #hungergames is #filming today. Oh and I saw #JenniferLawrence
while walking into the office. #catchingfire #atlanta #ATL #goodmorning

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...and then, Nomrag posted another set photo which according to the user that Effie is being there.

#HungerGames is at it again. #Effie is on set today way back there. #CatchingFire #ElizabethBanks #Atlanta#ATL #filming

Hmm I'm not quite sure if Effie will be wearing the same color of outfit for the Quarter Quell Reaping. 

..and on the other hand, some Tweeter users from Atlanta have some scoop about the filming. According to Michael Campbell (via Hungergamestrilogy.net):



Peachyscoop also shared some info about Catching Fire filming in Atlanta. The user is giving us tips about the filming of District 11 near I20 and 75. 




October 03, 2012

Catching Fire to Film in Marriot Marquis in Downtown Atlanta

On Location Vacation has reported that Catching Fire will be filming at Marriot Marquis in downtown Atlanta from October 3 to October 10, 2012 according to the email that was sent to various local business around the area. Accordingly:
[The email stated] The Idiom will be filming in Downtown Atlanta. The east curb lane of Peachtree Center Ave from John Portman Blvd to Baker St. will be closed from Wednesday, October 3rd – Wednesday, October 10th. Notice said that filming for GGX Productions feature film Idiom will occur at the Marriott Marquis on Monday, October 8th. Also, the south curb lane of Baker St. from Courtland St. to Peachtree Center Ave will be closed on Monday, October 8th from 4:00am until 10:00pm.  --> 
What do you think will be filmed here? I think that they will shot some Tribute Apartment scenes here or perhaps some other Capitol shots.

September 25, 2012

Catching Fire to Film in Clayton County International Park

The Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) has recently published an article on their website about the positive economic impact of filming Catching Fire on their state. The recent press release revealed that Catching Fire will be filmed in a man-made water park known as “The Beach” in Clayton County's International Park. "The Beach" was the beach volleyball venue for the 1996 Olympics. Accordingly, "The Beach" is already transformed for the Catching Fire set. The filming will took place from October to November 2012.

Here are a couple of images of "The Beach" at the Clayton County International Park from different sources. I do not own any of these images. Looking at the pictures, I can already see that they will film the Cornucopia bloodbath here. 


New Photo of the Justice Building for Catching Fire Revealed

Jeff Holmes posted a pic on his Twitter of the almost finished Justice Building for Catching Fire in Atlanta. Previously, an image of an unfinished Justice Building has also spread on the net. You can see this picture here (at the bottom of the page). He revealed that the Reaping scene will be filmed at the Goat Farm. You can learn more about the Catching Fire filming locations by visiting this page.

the Justice Building in Goat Farm, Atlanta
What do you think? You think that the Reapings for other districts other than 12 will also be filmed?

September 21, 2012

THe Hunger Games: Catching Fire Filming Location Details

The following are taken from On Location Vacation (OLV), a reliable site for filming locations. If you wish to know where Catching Fire is filmed, read on below.



Note: Not confirmed by Lionsgate

Working Title: The Idiom by GGX Productions
Extras Casting is handled by CL Casting

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Filming Locations - Georgia


According to OLV, the cast are spending a lot of time in North Druid Hills, where it is rumored they are staying for the duration of the shoot.

The Goat Farm Arts Center - According to Jeff Holmes, the Reaping Scene will be shot here. See the photo of almost finished Justice Building here.

The Beach at Clayton County International Park - potential filming location for the Cornocupia bloodbath.

Amicalola Falls (Dawsonville) - District 12 woods (lake house) might be shot here (just my thought; search Google Images and look for Amicola Falls)
 
Swan House - President Snow's mansion where a Victory Tour banquet will be held for Katniss and Peeta (courtesy from The Hob) - filming will take place on September 26, 27, 28)


undergoing construction at Swan House for Catching Fire
a closer look at Swan House (President Snow's Mansion)
- Hawaii locations coming soon -



August 07, 2012

Woody Harrelson Confirms Shooting for Catching Fire in Atlanta and Hawaii

Watch the video below as Woody Harrelson talked about shooting Catching Fire in Atlanta and Hawaii (4:30). Thanks to CBS This Morning for the video and for mockingjay.net for the news.

“It’s gonna be in Atlanta and Hawaii. The part I’m not in is gonna be shot in Hawaii which happens to be where I live. That’s one of life’s ironies”



August 02, 2012

Catching Fire Filming Location Update, Oahu, Hawaii and Georgia

Last week, Russ Bowen (a news anchor from North Carolina) has shared us some bits about the filming locations for Catching Fire. He mentioned that North Carolina is unlikely to be the set for District 12. You can read that post here. From his recent tweets, Bowen stated that the set for D12 will be in Georgia and that the pre-production has started:

On the other hand, the Honolulu Star  Adviser has reported that Kauai won't be on the location list for filming Catching Fire's Quarter Quell or the arena scenes. Now, Tim Ryan's Reel Hawaii has claimed that:

After scouting Kauai, Maui, Hawaii island and Oahu, executives for Hunger Games: Catching Fire selected Oahu as a location for four to five weeks of filming beginning as early as November and including preproduction will wrap in Hawaii just before the December Christmas break. Budget for the sequel is in excess of $100 million, sources said…
 

July 23, 2012

Catching Fire Won't be Filmed in Kauai, Hawaii, The Honolulu Star Advertiser Reports

Despite the rumors in the past few weeks that Kauai might be a potential location for filming Catching Fire, the Honolulu Star Advertiser has ended such talks. In their recent publication they said that:

"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" will not be filmed on Kauai as mentioned here last week. Christina Gizoni, a Lionsgate representative, said in an email: "While we have not yet released the filming locations, Kauai will not be one of them." Further comment was not forthcoming. 

 Note: Until Lionsgate has not released any official press release, let's not consider this as final.


July 20, 2012

Catching Fire Filming & Locations Update: Cameras Might Start on September 10, North Carolina Might Not be on the Scout's List

If you have been keeping track of the filming locations for "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," you probably heard that the movie might be shot in Atlanta and Kauai, Hawaii. Talks about filming in North Carolina have been vague. 

The Hunger Games used North Carolina's Henry Mill Village as a set for District 12 including Katniss' house but now news has it that the place is already not in its former glory. Accordingly, some people have not been so respectful of the place because there were lots of vandalism reported. Recently, I have seen that a fan uploaded her photo outside the Mellark Bakery (the spot where Josh Hutcherson stood) and that "PASTRIES" has not become "ASTRIES." Obviously, someone took out the P! Ashvegas recently reported that Catching Fire will not be filmed in North Carolina. According to them:
Sources we trust tell Ashvegas that the second installment of The Hunger Games trilogy,Catching Fire, will not be filmed in North Carolina. Parts of the first movie were filmed in and around WNC.
Russ Bowen, a news anchor from North Carolina, has tweeted that the owner of Henry Mill Village hasn't heard from Lionsgate despite their conversation in early spring. He added that preproduction has already started in Chatahoochee Avenue in Atlanta.

NOTE: These are all rumors. There's no official announcement from Lionsgate yet.

July 17, 2012

Celebuzz Confirmed that Catching Fire's Victor Village Might Be Filmed in Atlanta

According to Celebuzz, the set for the Victor Village (the place that is provided by the Capitol for the winners of the Hunger Games) might be filmed in Atlanta. Celebuzz has claimed that lots of scouts have been considering the state (which has also been the filming locations for The Walking Dead, Vampire Diaries, and What to Expect When You're Expecting) to shot some major scenes in Catching Fire. It is not yet clear if Lionsgate will still use North Carolina for some Distirct 12 scenes. Still, there has been no official announcements yet from Lionsgate on the exact filming locations as well as for casting major roles in the sequel. So far, Philip Seymour Hoffman has been officially in as head gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." Mockingjay will be split in two parts and will be released in November 2014 and November 15, respectively.

July 11, 2012

Catching Fire Will be Filmed in Atlanta and Kauai, Hawaii (Update), New Production Designer

I have two Catching Fire filming location news for you. In case you haven't heard, it's been reported that Catching Fire will be shot in Atlanta and then in Kauai, Hawaii. As for the Atlanta filming, Kate Emery, an Art PA and Florida State University Film School alum, has confirmed that she has been asked to be involved in the art department for the Catching Fire production. Here is her statement at the Florida State University Film School Network blog:

From Kate Emery (MFA 10) “Not more than an hour after the numbers officially came in for the Hunger Games opening weekend, production designer Philip Messina asked me to come back for the sequel, Catching Fire. I’ve been on as Art PA for about three months now and I’m having a blast. We’ll be in preproduction for a few more months and then we’re going to shoot in Atlanta. Francis Lawrence (I am Legend, Like Water for Elephants) is directing and our new costume designer is Trish Summerville (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). Together with Phil they’re taking the story in an exciting cinematic direction. I’m thrilled to be so involved in the project and can’t wait to see our work spring to life in Atlanta! Look for Catching Fire on November 22, 2013”.

Thrish Summerville won the a Costume Designers Guild Award for her work on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. She would presumably be taking the place of The Hunger Games costume designer Judianna Makovsky. (Thanks thehob.org for the heads up!)

On the other hand, the official website of Kauai, Hawaii has confirmed that there were several film scouts who were considering the island for the movie. Here is their statement:

With the recent big screen hits “The Descendents” starring George Clooney and “Pirates Of The Caribbean On Stranger Tides” with Johnny Depp, today’s announcement doesn’t come as too much of a surprise. Hollywood movie scouts have chosen the Garden Island of Kauai as one of the filming locations for the movie based on the trilogy by Suzanne Collins, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”
 
Film scouts have been searching out locations within the Hawaiian Islands and have zeroed in on Kauai. With the natural beauty, rugged terrain, isolated valleys, lush green jungles, turquoise waters and wildlife, it is no wonder Hollywood has again made a smart choice in picking Kauai.

“Catching Fire,” Finnick Odair and the Third Quarter Quell is set to hit theaters late November 2013.

Kauai, Hawaii



 

June 11, 2012

Catching Fire Will Start Filming This Summer in Atlanta, Georgia, Multiple Sources Say

Good news guys! According to Hollywood Hills and Examiner, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will start filming this summer in Atlanta, Georgia. These two sources are basing their news from "The Buzz" reporter Jennifer Brett. Here are their statements:

From Examiner:

According to a news report by “The Buzz,” filming for “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” will start shooting right here in the U.S. for the second movie. Although a specific date for the cast to begin production in Atlanta has yet to be made, it will most likely be toward the end of the summer months.

 From Hollywood Hills

 “The Buzz” reporter Jennifer Brett, revealed that Catching Fire filming will,indeed, kick off this summer in a new location, Atlanta, Georgia. We’re not sure exactly when they will start filming,but we’re guessing it be in the latter part of the summer, since main actress Jennifer Lawrence is currently on another movie set,overseas.
I've heard that Jennifer Lawrence is already in LA after her vacation with boyfriend Nicholas Hoult in England. I don't know if the filming for her other movie "Serena" (which was shot in Prague) has ended. Then according to reports, the role of Plutarch Heavensbee has been offered to actor Philip Seymour Hoffman but Lionsgate is still tight in releasing casting announcements.

June 10, 2012

Catching Fire Might be Filmed in Kauai, Hawaii, Might Return to Henry Mill Village in NC

Kauai, Hawaii
Lionsgate has been so tight in releasing any tidbits from the upcoming sequel of the Hunger Games which is officially named as "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." According to our friends from thehob.org, Catching Fire might be shot in Kauai, Hawaii based on the tweets from North Carolinian anchor Russ Bowen. Here are his tweets for the past few days.

  • “Hearing conflicting reports that #catchingfire folks are here in Asheville Let’s hope so and NC gets to be a part of filming again”
  • “I’m not sold on the word that #catchingfire folks are here in Asheville too many conflicting reports”
  • “Sources close to #Catchingfire tell me Kauai most likely shooting site for arena. To be shot last three weeks of filming #hungergames” [photo of Kauai above]
  • “Lionsgate photographer recently visited Henry River (The Seam). Shooting there likely early fall. #catchingfire #hungergames“
As for now, there's still no official reports or announcements about the filming locations as well as the actors. (Oh my God Finnick!) Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence both hinted about Hawaii in their separate interviews. The potential Atlanta filming is still not official. But for those who are wanting to be part of the movie as an extra, I think you should prepare yourselves already.

Looking at the picture above, Kauai might be a good spot to shoot the arena scenes. I can't to wait to see the scenes from the book into the silver screen.

PS: Mr. Bowen has also tweeted about the vandalism in Henry Mill Village, specifically at the Mellark's Bakery:
 
  • “Location of Mellark’s Bakery in Henry River Mill Village vandalized. Not Cool. Don’t ruin it for everyone else #hungergames #catchingfire“
  • “someone stole the “p” in pastries.”
I don't think true fans can do all that vandalism stuff. I don't know maybe there are just people out there who can't keep themselves from writing on the wrong places. If you find someone who are ruining something important in the Hunger Games fandom, please approach them in the right way without triggering a fight.

June 01, 2012

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Will Be Filmed in Atlanta From July to December

According to Access Atlanta, the sequel to the blockbuster hit "The Hunger Games" will be filmed in metro Atlanta from July to December. If their source is true, official casting announcements might be underway. Here is Access Atlanta's statement:

The Hunger Games” sequel will film in the Atlanta area this summer through winter, according to a well-placed source with direct knowledge of the project.

“Catching Fire,” the second of the Hunger Games trilogy, will film July through December in metro Atlanta and beyond, our source says.

Excited already?

May 17, 2012

Catching Fire Movie Filming Location Rumors in Georgia

According to thehob.org, the Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire, might be filmed in Georgia. They have pointed that news anchor Russ Bowen from Asheville, North Carolina (who was able to gave us some juice when the Hunger Games was filmed there including the stunt sketches) has tweeted this:


“Looks #catchingfire filming in NC could be very limited. Soundstage used for #hungergames may move out of Charlotte #avlnews #cltnews“

“Just asking the question. Is NC fighting to keep #catchingfire?”
 
 “Pre-production for #catchingfire starts in mid-june and looks likely soundstage leaving Charlotte and headed to Atlanta #avlnews #cltnews“
The Hob.org added that the soundstage at an old factory in Charlotte was where they filmed all the Capitol scenes for The Hunger Games.

In one of Jennifer Lawrence's interview by EW, she said that Catching Fire might be filmed in Hawaii (read the article here). It makes sense though since the arena for the Second Quarter Quell (75th Annual Hunger Games) is tropical with beaches and trees. Well, let's just find out if all of these rumors are true. 

Some fans have assumed that the scenes in Georgia might be for the Victors' Village while others think that they might shoot scenes from other districts here. What do you think?