Back in december, i visited the albuquerque, new mexico set of the sequel and got a little taste of what lies ahead in the next leg of their journey, the scorch, a. The scorch trials, a string of diverse locales was required to bring to life the expansive settings and journey. So many of us have had our lives changed in positive ways by working in or with our film industry. The maze runner has only been in theaters for a couple of weeks but 20th fox is already in preproduction on a sequel, the scorch trials in new mexico.
Directed by robert redford and based upon the book of the same name by new mexico author john nichols. The scorch trials just hit theaters after filming in albuquerque, but comments from one of the actors. The historic railroad tunnels in new mexico you should visit. The scorch trials cast and crew filmed from october 27th, 2014 to january 2015 in different areas of new mexico. The maze runner had filmed mostly at a single location, a heavily wooded glade near baton rouge, louisiana, but for maze runner. The first film, the maze runner, was released in 2014, and the sequel, maze runner. Dexter darden, maze runner sequel, new mexico residents only, scorch trials, scorch trials casting. Albuquerque, bernalillo, laguna pueblo route 66 casino, tohajiilee. Principal photography commenced on october 27, 2014 in and around albuquerque, new mexico. Theyre all based on the best selling novels aimed at youth. The maze runner sequel scorch trials begins filming in. The scorch trials, which filmed in and around albuquerque last year and opened on friday. Eg casting is looking for a 9yearold boy, to be a featured extra on scorch trials, filming in.
Tammy allen they made my aerial teams job a real pleasure and i look forward to more film projects in new mexico, ivor said. Furious fans demand maze runner cast apologise for. The scorch trials just hit theaters after filming in albuquerque, but comments from one of the actors are upsetting some new mexicans. At long last we are able to share that experience with you, beginning with our interviews with the films key players. The scorch trials is showing at now at a movie theater near you. Fantasy movie sequel the scorch trials to film on location. T he cast of the dystopian maze runner films the second instalment of which, the maze runner. The scorch trials to apologize for their treatment of a historic pueblo site in new mexico the film was shot at the diamond tail ranch, a private property located near two. The scorch trials stylized onscreen simply as the scorch trials is a 2015 american dystopian science fiction film based on james dashners novel the scorch trials, the second novel in the maze runner book series. The scorch trials helicopter action behind the scenes. During the wee hours of the morning director wes ball tweeted out that the scorch. Native americans protest maze runner actors comments. A petition calling on members of the cast of scifi sequel maze runner. The scorch trials was filmed in albuquerque, new mexico which was mile high city.
New mexico film office director nick maniatis said his agency would work with 20th century fox on the investigation. The film series concluded with the release of the third film. Films in which a significant portion of the story takes place in the u. The scorch trials was underway at albuquerque, new mexicos i25 studios when hypable visited the set last fall. Cast falls ill after disturbing tribal artifacts, actor says. Look through featured posters and for the title list arranged by calendar year, scroll down the page. Bob odenkirk, rhea seehorn, jonathan banks, patrick fabian. Petition demands maze runner cast apologise for thefts. The scorch trials says it is looking into allegations that cast members took artifacts while filming on location in new mexico. Actor joked about taking tribal artifacts from ranch in.
The third and final installment titled maze runner. Maze runner cast criticized for taking new mexico artifacts local. The maze runner sequel scorch trials begins filming in new mexico this month. Comments off on casting new mexico resident standin for scorch trials. These unique tunnels in new mexico are downright surreal. The maze runner movies are movies based off the youngadult dystopian sciencefiction series the maze runner, written by james dashner. See feature and television projects shot in nm by genre or year, title, actor, location, studio or director. New mexico s history in film extends back to the early 20th century. Scenes from two movies were shot beneath north campus. The film is the sequel to the 2014 film the maze runner and the second installment in the maze runner film series. The novel was published on 18 september 2010 by delacorte press. The most powerful new mexico film you will see this year. The scorch trials is a 2010 young adult postapocalyptic dystopian science fiction novel written by american author james dashner and the second book, fourth chronologically, in the maze runner series. The scorch trials is filming on the unm campus this week.
Fantasy movie the scorch trials is set to film on location in new mexico through to january next year. An offhand comment made by maze runner actor dylan obrien about filching native american artifacts from a new mexico ranch where a movie was being filmed has stung advocates who have long. Salt of the earth 1954 historical drama about the 1950 worker strike at the empire zinc mine near silver city, one of the largest labor disputes in new mexicos history. Check out all of the filming highlights below the cut. Cast of maze runner 2 disturbed indian burial ground, which has never gone wrong. The scorch trials is premiering around the nation so we headed out to our local galaxy th. Actor dylan obrien, center, with kaya scodelario and director wes ball on the set of maze runner. S filmed in new mexico libguides at the public library. New mexico films big box office numbers by nm film news september 22, 2015 the new mexico made production, maze runner.
Scorch trials actor admits artifacts were taken as of tuesday evening, almost 40,000 people had signed a petition demanding an actor apologize for taking artifacts from a native american site in. Even if youve never heard of the gilman tunnels, you still may have seen them. The maze runner sequel scorch trials begins filming in new. Check back later in the week for a full report of what we saw on set. Scorch trials, is based on the second novel in james dashners maze runner book series. Remember when by nm film news june 30, 2015 channing tatum talks with landon dyksterhouse in albuquerque on a visit to jacksons mma while in. We filmed in new mexico, albuquerque, in these mountains, this ancient indian. Filming has started on the maze runner sequel, the scorch trials, in new mexico and we have more details about exactly where theyre shooting this week. New mexico, usa 102 of 105 found this interesting interesting. It can get up to 8,000 ft above sea level according to thomas brodiesangster, ki hong lee and dylan obrien are the fastest among the cast. The scorch trials filmed at diamond tail ranch, a 22,000 acre property that. The albuquerque film office provides excellence, efficiency, and support on a consummate level from development through postproduction. The film is the followup to recent hit teen movie the maze runner and will follow a group of young adults struggling for survival on a future earth ravaged by solar flares new mexico location filming will be focussed in and around albuquerque and will employ at.
Last december screen rant was part of a small group of outlets selected visit the albuquerque, new mexico set of maze runner. In 1898, the edison company shot a 50 second film titled indian day school, which depicted a line of native american children following their teacher out of a school house and back in again. New mexico film office director nick maniatis also told the ap his agency would work with fox on the investigation. After a total of 94 days of shooting, the maze runner sequel the scorch trials has officially wrapped for filming. Scorch trials, was released last month have been asked to apologise to angry fans, after the. Today the dystopian science fiction action thriller, maze runner. Theyve been used as a filming location for movies such as 3. The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer jimmy mcgill in the time before he established his stripmall law office in albuquerque, new mexico. Albuquerque, new mexico, usa 5 of 5 found this interesting interesting. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Scorch trials cast over missing artifacts from filming site. The scorch trials one of the best 2015 action movie. The scorch trials to apologise for stealing artefacts from an ancient.
The scorch trials, the sequel to the maze runner, will be filmed around albuquerque over the next three months. The scorch trials 2015 movies, tv, celebs, and more. A scene from the 20th century fox movie maze runner. Photo from 20th century fox facebook more than 50,000 people have signed a petition calling on the cast and crew of maze runner. If you would like to find full information or would like to watch maze runner. After a seeming slowdown in new mexicos film industry the previous year, 2014 marked a big return of the movie and television business in new mexico. It follows the maze runner, and is followed by the death cure. Cast of maze runner 2 disturbed indian burial ground. M filmed in new mexico libguides at the public library. Filming location matching albuquerque, new mexico, usa. The third sequel the death cure is now in preproduction. It stars aaron taylorjohnson as lennon, who starred in godzilla.
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