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☆ James Cameron says he'd want to make the next 'Terminator' movie about AI instead of 'bad robots gone crazy'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Filmmaker James Cameron said he's discussed a new "Terminator" movie but "nothing's been decided." He said he would want to focus it on artificial intelligence rather than "bad robots gone crazy." Cameron returned to the franchise for the first time since 1991's "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" with 2019's "Terminator: Dark Fate," which he produced and conceived the story for. In 2019, Cameron told Deadline that "Dark Fate" could be the beginning of a new "Terminator" trilogy if it performed well enough at the box office. "If we get fortunate enough to make some money with 'Dark Fate' we know exactly where we can go with the subsequent films."

☆ 'Avatar: The Way of Water' makes the visual effects in Marvel movies and other blockbusters look amateur
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-17 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In an interview with ComicBook.com last week, the filmmaker threw shade at the visual effects in Marvel movies, comparing them to those in "Avatar: The Way of Water," his long-awaited sequel to the first "Avatar." After a year of Marvel movies and other big-budget tentpoles whose looks didn't impress me, the movie was a breath of fresh air. That same month, a VFX artist who has worked on Marvel movies wrote a scathing essay for Vulture, alleging that Marvel overworks VFX houses and demands last-minute changes. The reality is that the problems with Marvel movies are a reflection of the state of big-budget movies in general. Audiences are already realizing that these premium formats are the best way to see "The Way of Water."

☆ 'Avatar' sequel rings up $17 million in U.S. debut night
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Lisa Richwine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Director James Cameron arrives at the world premiere of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' in London, Britain December 6, 2022. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleLOS ANGELES, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Director James Cameron's long-awaited "Avatar: The Way of Water" pulled in $17 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices from its first showings on Thursday night, distributor Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) said. With international sales, the sequel to the highest-grossing movie of all time has generated $50.4 million at theaters around the globe since the movie started rolling out on Wednesday. The sequel should end the opening weekend with at least $140 million from domestic theaters, forecasters said. "The Way of Water" was released 13 years after the first film wowed audiences with pioneering 3D technology.

☆ 'Avatar: The Way of Water' makes $17 million in Thursday previews, driven by big 3D sales
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" snared $17 million during its Thursday night previews on its way towards a $175 million opening weekend. Premium formats will be a big factor in the film's opening weekend and its overall box office run. EntTelligence estimates that for "The Way of Water" 3D tickets will average around $16.50 each while 2D will cost around $12.50 a piece. Meanwhile, in Asia-Pacific, which includes Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, 39% of box office receipts were for these more expensive showings. The film had incredible staying power at the box office, running in theaters through August 2010, a staggering 234 days.

☆ 'Avatar: The Way of Water' review roundup: See it on the biggest screen possible, critics say
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"The Way of Water" follows Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) who are now the parents of four Na'vi children. Read more: "Avatar: The Way of Water" could be headed for a $175 million opening weekend Critics are adamant that audiences should watch "The Way of Water" on the biggest screen possible, lauding the film for its you-won't-believe-this-is-computer-generated visuals and bombastic sound design. Here's what critics thought of "Avatar: The Way of Water" before its Friday release. Avatar: The Way of Water Courtesy: Disney Co.Ma did note that "The Way of Water" is "jaw-droppingly beautiful," likening it to watching a David Attenborough documentary rather than a CGI feature. Avatar: The Way of Water Courtesy Disney Co.Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

☆ The 'Avatar' sequel is heading to one of the biggest box-office openings of the year — but that won't be the true measure of its success
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"Avatar: The Way of Water" is expected to have one of the biggest box-office debuts of the year. But it will need sustained word-of-mouth over the next several months to perform like the first movie. But it will take weeks to know whether it's the kind of word-of-mouth sensation that the original movie was. Robbins predicts that, similar to the first movie, "The Way of Water" could have a more "back-loaded" theatrical run than most blockbusters these days. "The Way of Water" might have to perform at similar levels if it wants to be a success.

☆ 'Avatar' sequel earns film critics' praise for visual spectacle
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Lisa Richwine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Fans attend a premiere for the film Avatar: The Way of Water, at Dolby theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 12, 2022. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniLOS ANGELES, Dec 13 (Reuters) - The long-awaited sequel to groundbreaking movie "Avatar" won praise on Tuesday from movie critics who said they were awed again by director James Cameron's visual artistry. The sequel offers more advanced 3D images, showcasing aquatic creatures on the lush moon of Pandora. "'Avatar: The Way of Water' is such a screen-popping visual feast it earns the 3-hour, 12-minute running time," said Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times. Studios split ticket sales with theaters, and Cameron told GQ magazine that "The Way of Water" will need to make $2 billion just to break even.

☆ James Cameron to skip the premiere for 'Avatar 2' due to positive Covid-19 test
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —It’s a sequel 13 years in the making, but James Cameron will have to sit the premiere out. The “Avatar: The Way of Water” director will not be in attendance at Monday’s premiere for the film in Los Angeles after testing positive for Covid-19, according to a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. He tested positive as part of a routine testing cadence. He will continue to complete his schedule virtually but will not be at the premiere,” a Disney spokesperson told the outlet. Cameron previously directed 2009’s “Avatar,” which took home three Oscars and became the world’s highest-grossing film.

[1/4] Director James Cameron arrives at the world premiere of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' in London, Britain December 6, 2022. Hollywood's big question about "Avatar: The Way of Water" is whether the follow-up to the highest-grossing movie of all time can attract enough moviegoers to recoup its massive production and marketing costs. The 2009 movie remains the highest-grossing film in history with $2.9 billion in global ticket sales. Some disliked wearing 3D glasses, or objected to paying the 3D ticket surcharge. On opening weekend, Robbins predicts "The Way of Water" will rack up at least $150 million at domestic theaters.

☆ James Cameron has ideas for a 6th and 7th 'Avatar' movie, but says he might 'have to train somebody' else to make them
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But he's open to training somebody to make future installments, Cameron told The Hollywood Reporter. But he recognizes that the "Avatar" movies are a massive commitment and that he might have to pass the torch. "Obviously, I'm not going to be able to make 'Avatar' movies indefinitely, the amount of energy required," Cameron told THR. "We'll probably finish movie three regardless because it's all shot," Cameron told THR. "You have to be the third or fourth highest-grossing film in history," Cameron told GQ.

☆ James Cameron berated an exec who wanted 'Avatar' to be shorter by telling him it would 'make all the money.' The sequel is even longer.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

James Cameron told an executive who wanted "Avatar" to be shorter to "get the fuck out of my office." "I think this movie is going to make all the fucking money," Cameron said he told the exec. "Avatar" was 162 minutes long and is the highest-grossing movie ever. His "Titanic" was the highest-grossing movie ever for 12 years, until his own "Avatar" topped it in 2009. "I don't want anybody whining about length when they sit and binge-watch [television] for eight hours," Cameron told Empire.

☆ James Cameron says his 'Avatar' sequel has to be 'the third or fourth highest-grossing film in history' just to break even
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"Avatar" director James Cameron says the upcoming sequel was "very fucking" expensive to make. He told GQ it needs to be the "third or fourth highest-grossing film in history" to break even. "You have to be the third or fourth highest-grossing film in history," Cameron said about the film's potential to make a profit. The top four highest-grossing movies ever are "Avatar," "Avengers: Endgame," Cameron's "Titanic," and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." If "The Way of Water" needs to land in at least the No.

☆ James Cameron says that characters in Marvel and DC movies 'all act like they're in college' and 'that's not the way to make movies'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"Avatar" director James Cameron called out Marvel and DC movies in an interview with The New York Times. "It doesn't matter how old the characters are, they all act like they're in college," Cameron said. In an interview withThe New York Times published Tuesday, Cameron called out the two superhero franchises, saying that "all of their characters act like they're in college." "They never hang up their spurs because of their kids," Cameron added, regarding Marvel and DC characters. Notably, Martin Scorsese said in 2019 that Marvel movies aren't "cinema" and compared them to theme parks.

☆ 'Avatar' was re-released in theaters again over the weekend, 13 years after it debuted — and the box office is a good sign for the upcoming sequel
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"Avatar" was re-released to theaters over the weekend ahead of the upcoming sequel. It's a good sign for December's release of "Avatar: The Way of Water." James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi epic was re-released to theaters ahead of the December debut of its long-awaited sequel, "Avatar: The Way of Water." The strong box office for the 13-year-old movie is a good sign for "The Way of Water's" chances. "Avatar" is the biggest movie of all time, now with $2.878 billion at the worldwide box office, including $770.5 million domestically.

☆ 'Avatar' director James Cameron said he pushed back on changes the studio wanted by reminding it that his 'Titanic' paid for a 'new half-billion dollar complex'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"Avatar" director James Cameron told NYT how he pushed back against proposed studio changes. He reminded the studio, 20th Century Fox at the time, that he also made "Titanic." "Titanic" was the highest-grossing movie of all time — until "Avatar" topped it. Cameron told The New York Times that he reminded 20th Century Fox of how much money his "Titanic" earned when pushing back on studio notes (the Fox film studio has since been acquired by Disney and is now 20th Century Studios). It was the biggest movie ever — until "Avatar" topped it 12 years later.

☆ Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard on planes chartered by DeSantis received a brochure that falsely promised cash, job placement and more, lawyers say
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Nicole Gaudiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard received brochures falsely promising cash and job placement services. Ron DeSantis were given brochures falsely promising cash assistance, job placement services, and more, according to their lawyers. The Boston-headquartered Lawyers for Civil Rights, which is representing about 30 of the immigrants flown to Martha's Vineyard, shared links to photos of the brochure via Twitter. Lawyers for Civil Rights and DeSantis' office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Lawyers for Civil Rights says migrants bound for Martha's Vineyard received this brochure promising cash, job placement and more.

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