Lionsgate Entertainment World with ‘The Hunger Games’ attractions to open in China

Lionsgate’s theme park in China, which we first heard about back in 2015, now has an opening date: July 31st. Thanks to Variety, we know that the Lionsgate Entertainment World will include 25 attractions from its six global franchises: The Hunger Games, Twilight, Divergent, Now You See Me, Gods of Egypt, and Escape Plan. “From escaping the Capitol, to braving the mental and physical challenges of Dauntless, to taking on a newborn … Continue reading Lionsgate Entertainment World with ‘The Hunger Games’ attractions to open in China

Watch: Caesar Flickerman introduces Dubai’s ‘The World of The Hunger Games’

MOTIONGATE Dubai has released a first look at The World of The Hunger Games. Caesar Flickerman introduces the park and a chosen attraction. UPDATE: A second intro featuring Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket is also here: Dubai’s park is the first of many theme parks coming up. It opens October 20. Continue reading Watch: Caesar Flickerman introduces Dubai’s ‘The World of The Hunger Games’

Lionsgate developing entertainment centers featuring ‘The Hunger Games’ attractions

In its continued expanding of The Hunger Games franchise in the world of theme parks, Lionsgate is teaming up with Madrid-based leisure center specialist Parques Reunidos to build multiple facilities in the next few years. According to Variety, there will be 20 centers in high-traffic shopping areas, in addition to the five agreements already signed with the Thader Shopping Mall (Murcia), Dolce Vita Tejo (Lisbon), intu Lakeside … Continue reading Lionsgate developing entertainment centers featuring ‘The Hunger Games’ attractions

Lionsgate’s interactive ‘The Hunger Games’ attractions coming to Times Square

Continuing a string of theme parks and attractions all over the world, Lionsgate is bringing an entertainment center featuring The Hunger Games, Twilight, and Divergent to New York. According to NY Post, Lionsgate Entertainment City is coming to “The Deuce,” at the block of West 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues. The City will reportedly include over 10 different interactive, “experiential” attractions aimed at young adults, highlighting … Continue reading Lionsgate’s interactive ‘The Hunger Games’ attractions coming to Times Square

First look at Effie Trinket at Dubai’s Hunger Games theme park

We first heard about World of The Hunger Games attractions in UAE two years ago. Lionsgate Zone, in partnership with Dubai Parks and Resorts, at the Hollywood theme entertainment park, Motiongate Dubai, was set to include “state-of-the-art theme park attractions and a retail facility.” Today, on the ninth anniversary of the release of the first book in The Hunger Games trilogy, Lionsgate released a first look … Continue reading First look at Effie Trinket at Dubai’s Hunger Games theme park

‘The Hunger Games’ Theme Park is Coming to South Korea

Lionsgate has announced the opening of ‘Lionsgate Movie World’ in South Korea, its first outdoor park which will include The Hunger Games, Twilight, Now You See Me-themed areas. The park is scheduled to open in 2019. According to the press release, Visitors can experience actual movie scenes through state-of-the-art rides, attractions and 4D Intellectual Property (IP) reproduced streets and towns. Each zone will also feature themed restaurants, … Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games’ Theme Park is Coming to South Korea

Lionsgate CEO discusses expanding the world of ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise

With Lionsgate’s recent acquisition of network Starz, CEO Jon Feltheimer talked to Variety about the deal, and discussed the possibility of extending both The Hunger Games and Twilight franchises. “I would say that there’s no big franchise that any studio has that they’re not trying to look at prequels, sequels, spinoffs, some version of that,” said Feltheimer. “We think that there’s a great piece of IP with … Continue reading Lionsgate CEO discusses expanding the world of ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise

Dubai ‘Hunger Games’ theme parks to have hovercrafts and Tribute train

Motiongate Dubai’s The Hunger Games-based theme park set to open in 2016 is moving forward quickly. Dubai Parks and Resorts revealed details on two of the rides that will be included – Capitol Hovercrafts and Tribute Trains. The Hovercraft “will take guests around the Capitol and its oppressive overlords on board a simulated hovercraft to travel the post-apocalyptic world of Panem. As the hovercraft catches … Continue reading Dubai ‘Hunger Games’ theme parks to have hovercrafts and Tribute train

[Updated] Lionsgate to build ‘The Hunger Games’ theme park attractions in the US and China

On the heels of a stage show in London, the Exhibition Tour and attractions in Dubai, Lionsgate is now seeking to build The Hunger Games-themed rollercoasters and “other rides based on the movie.” Yep. You read that right. We heard the report about a theme park in Atlanta, and now New York Times is confirming the news. What’s more, a second theme park is being built in Macau … Continue reading [Updated] Lionsgate to build ‘The Hunger Games’ theme park attractions in the US and China

Lionsgate exploring possible ‘The Hunger Games’ theme park options in Georgia

Georgia, where majority of The Hunger Games movies have been filmed, may be the first location to get a possible theme park. Hypable discovered the Atlanta Business Chronicles report on Lionsgate being in early talks for a franchise theme park at Georgia’s Bartow County, near Atlanta. NBC 11 also notes in a video report that the talks are in an “advance” stage, and there’s a good possibility … Continue reading Lionsgate exploring possible ‘The Hunger Games’ theme park options in Georgia