March 28, 2024

“Avatar 2” Won’t Be “Matrix Reloaded”

Out talking up the Blu-ray release of "Titanic 3D," James Cameron talked to Hero Complex about the challenges of writing the scripts for the back-to-back "Avatar" sequels. In the process he gave a comparison to another high-profile sequel, and what he hopes to avoid: "It's a little bit of a daunting writing task because it's two scripts and … [Read more...]

Cameron On “Avatar 4”, Landau On “Alita”

While producer Jon Landau shot down talk the other week of a fourth "Avatar" being filmed with the next two, writer/director James Cameron himself says that doesn't mean that there won't be a fourth film. Cameron tells MTV News that "I have an idea for a fourth [film]" and indicated it would essentially serve as a prequel exploring the early … [Read more...]

No Fourth “Avatar” Says Landau

There's been some confusion as to how many "Avatar" sequels are on the way. Most of that comes from a quote back in May when Cameron said he is now "in the 'Avatar' business. Period. That's it. I'm making 'Avatar 2,' 'Avatar 3,' maybe 'Avatar 4.'" Now, producer Jon Landau has clarified the comment with Courier Post and confirmed there is no … [Read more...]

Three “Avatar” Sequels Shot Back-To-Back?

We've previous heard of James Cameron considering at least one and likely two more "Avatar" films, but today comes word that there might be more than that. Out doing press for her stint on USA Network’s "Political Animals", Sigourney Weaver spoke with Showbiz 411 about the series and touched briefly upon the "Avatar" follow-ups. To be fair … [Read more...]

Cameron Only Doing “Avatar” Sequels

James Cameron has found his true love, and it is blue. In an interview with The New York Times, the "Titanic" and "Aliens" filmmaker admits that a combination of his own non-filmmaking activities and his commitments to the "Avatar" franchise mean that he has essentially scrapped all plans to either develop or produce any other films outside of his … [Read more...]

“Battle Angel” After “Avatar” Sequels

The good news for manga fans is that James Cameron is still keen on bringing his adaptation of Yukito Kishiro's "Battle Angel" saga to the big screen. The bad news is it's a long way off as the filmmaker tells MTV News this week that the sequels to "Avatar" are going to keep him busy for the next few years. The manga is set in a cyborg-dominated … [Read more...]

“Avatar 2” Delayed Two Years To 2016

Are you keenly anticipating the "Avatar" sequels? You're going to have to wait a little longer - two years longer than previously anticipated according to EntertainmentWise. Speaking at a screening for "Titanic 3D", Producer Jon Landau confirmed it would be a good wait before we return to Pandora - "We are excitedly working on it as we speak and … [Read more...]

“Avatar” Is The Most Pirated Movie Ever

"Avatar" is not only the biggest selling movie of all time, it's also the most pirated film in Hollywood history according to TorrentFreak (via THR Esq.). A list of the "most pirated movies" of all time on the site show that the most pirated films are not just the most geek friendly but amongst the biggest grossers too with only one, "Kick Ass", … [Read more...]

Brief Avatar 2, Zorro, Robocop News

Avatar 2 Asked how Sigourney Weaver might come back in the sequel despite her mind becoming one with a tree in the first film, James Cameron wouldn't confirm but hinted at how that will be accomplished. "Have you ever heard of nonlinear storytelling? A lot happens on that planet before she shows up, and before Jake shows up to join her. She’s … [Read more...]

“Avatar” Goes 60 FPS, Gets Theme Park

Director James Cameron says that the two much anticipated "Avatar" sequels could be shot at a higher frame rate than expected. The industry standard has been 24 frames per second for decades. The upcoming "The Hobbit" prequels are being shot at double the rate - 48 frames per second. Now, Cameron tells The Hollywood Reporter that he's weighing … [Read more...]