Francis Lawrence Movie News

  • Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 fights off new Rocky film at the box office

    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 once again ruled the US box office this weekend, with $51.6 million, according to studio estimates. The Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the States saw a huge cinema turnout.

    The final film in The Hunger…

    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 once again ruled the US box office this weekend, with $51.6 million, according to studio estimates. The Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the States saw a huge cinema turnout.

    The final film in The Hunger Games series saw off competition from Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur and new Rocky spin-off Creed. The Good Dinosaur landed the second spot with $39.1 million for the weekend and Creed made $30.1 million.

    In fourth place we find Spectre, which took in…
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  • Mockingjay - Part 2 shoots to the top of the box office but is below target

    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, has shot to number one at the US box office on its opening weekend, taking $101m (£66.6m).

    But it was the quietest first weekend for the series, which began in 2012. The first film took $152.5m (£100.6m),…

    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, has shot to number one at the US box office on its opening weekend, taking $101m (£66.6m).

    But it was the quietest first weekend for the series, which began in 2012. The first film took $152.5m (£100.6m), the second $158.1m (£104m) and 2014’s Mockingjay – Part 1, $121.9m (£80m).

    “When a franchise is this popular and this successful in this short a time, expectations run very high,” said Rentrak analyst Paul Dergarabedian.

    “If we live in a world where…
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  • First Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 images released

    The following first three photos of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 have been posted on the film’s official Facebook page…

    The following first three photos of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 have been posted on the film’s official Facebook page…
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Francis Lawrence Movie Reviews

  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 - Review

    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 is an epic, powerful conclusion that wraps the story up, and does justice to the world created by novelist Suzanne Collins.

    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 is an epic, powerful conclusion that wraps the story up, and does justice to the world created by novelist Suzanne Collins.
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  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 review

    “there is an overwhelming sense as you reach this film’s finale, that the final Suzanne Collins novel does not need to be split into two separate films”…

    “there is an overwhelming sense as you reach this film’s finale, that the final Suzanne Collins novel does not need to be split into two separate films”…
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Francis Lawrence Movie Previews

  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 - 'Phenomenon' featurette

    As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.

    As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.
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  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 - Epic Finale TV Spot

    Her story has captivated the world. Now, join Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in the Epic Finale of The Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.

    Her story has captivated the world. Now, join Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in the Epic Finale of The Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
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  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 - Her World TV Spot

    Katniss Everdeen has captivated the world for the past few years. Now her story will come to an end in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.

    Katniss Everdeen has captivated the world for the past few years. Now her story will come to an end in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
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Francis Lawrence Movie Features

  • Nick Picks | Can the Academy Please Nominate The Hunger Games For Something?

    Despite being one of the most successful and acclaimed franchises of recent years, The Hunger Games has yet to be recognized by the Academy Awards in any categories.

    Despite being one of the most successful and acclaimed franchises of recent years, The Hunger Games has yet to be recognized by the Academy Awards in any categories.
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    The Academy proved that they don't care about franchises anymore. 10 years ago, they gave LOTR 18 oscars, the Hobbit trilogy barely had a couple of noms in the technical category. I agree with your article, also the last Harry Potter film lost with a far more childish story that only because it was directed by Scorsese, had these nominations and won. It was only because of nostalgia, all bias. I also think that Jennifer Lawrence's performances in the Hunger Games films were far more thrilling than the ones the Academy recognized, and even though I haven't seen Joy yet, I think she deserves a nom for Mockingjay part 2. In the other hand, I think that the Hunger Games films weren't made for awards, but to tell a social critique of war, reality shows, blending influences from Greek and roman mythology with your typical teen love triangle, and the first strong female lead in a franchise since Harry Potter (undoing the damage that Bella Swan and Twilight did).
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  • The End of an Era: of Both The Hunger Games Franchise and Star Philip Seymour Hoffman

    After the success of the Harry Potter franchise, which spawned eight cinematic offerings across 10 years, the notion of long-lasting film series, not only appeasing fans as they grow up with these productions, but producers and studios too, who…

    After the success of the Harry Potter franchise, which spawned eight cinematic offerings across 10 years, the notion of long-lasting film series, not only appeasing fans as they grow up with these productions, but producers and studios too, who make millions upon millions of dollars, thanks to several back-to-back box office hits, is a rather enticing one.

    But with endeavours of this magnitude and longevity, comes a devotion from actors to portray characters across a number of years. It’s…
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Francis Lawrence Movie Trailers

  • Red Sparrow Trailer

    A sexy Russian spy falls for a CIA officer and considers becoming a double agent.

    A sexy Russian spy falls for a CIA officer and considers becoming a double agent.
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  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 - Final Trailer

    After being symbolized as the “Mockingjay”, Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol.

    After being symbolized as the “Mockingjay”, Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol.
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  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 Official 'Prim' Trailer

    This Trailer is for Prim.

    This Trailer is for Prim.
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  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 - Trailer

    After being symbolized as the “Mockingjay”, Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol.

    After being symbolized as the “Mockingjay”, Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol.
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