<p>The first reviews of James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' are here. For the most part, the critical reception to the film is highly positive, with particular praise going towards the visuals and action scenes. The screenplay and the long runtime, however, has been criticised. The production of the film, even more than the original, was on an absolute gargantuan scale. Whole new cameras and technologies had to be developed to film the underwater scenes (most of the film is set underwater). Cameron is not an impeccable filmmaker, but his ambition when it comes to films knows no bounds. And he usually has a strong vision to back up that ambition.</p>

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<p>Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald reprise their roles from the original film, and Sigourney Weaver returns in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, and Brendan Cowell join the franchise with this film.</p>

<p>Ahead of the film's release, WION spoke to young actors Jack Champion and Trinity Bliss who are joining the franchise with this film. While Champion essays the role of Mile Socorror, a human teenager born at Hell's Gate, the human base on Pandora in the original film, Bliss portrays Tuktirey, the eight-year-old Na'vi daughter of Jake Sully and Neytiri.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-before-avatar-the-way-of-water-revisiting-james-camerons-original-a-visual-marvel-yet-to-be-equalled-542586">Before 'Avatar The Way of Water', revisiting James Cameron's original, a visual marvel yet to be equalled</a></strong></p>

<p>When asked how it felt joining this exciting cinematic universe with none other than Cameron, Trinity told WION, "As a young actor, just being on that set... my favourite part of the filming was filming. Just being on that set with that incredible cast and crew, the 'Avatar family'. They were the best days of my life."</p>

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<p>"We were most excited about meeting Jim and knowing obviously that it was an Avatar movie. I just couldn't wait to be one of the Na'vi," added Campion. His character is adopted by Jake and Neytiri as a baby and they nurture him alongside their Na'vi children (one of them Trinity's Tuktirey).</p>

<p>"Oh, also," chimed in Trinity, "before I even watched Avatar, I was already a huge fan of Jim's record-breaking Mariana Trench dive! And that was something I was thinking when I met Jim."</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-everything-to-know-about-james-camerons-sci-fi-epic-541907">&nbsp;'Avatar The Way of Water': Everything to know about James Cameron's sci-fi epic</a></strong></p>

<p>Cameron has a reputation of being something of a brusque, but it comes out undeserved. Every single actor who has worked with him and spoken about it says he can indeed be passionate about getting what he wants and even a bit of a perfectionist, he always tries to be patient.</p>

<p>Campion said he was "very gentle and very caring" to them and "helped us understand where that character were, and why were they feeling this way."</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ahead-of-avatar-2-release-heres-a-ranking-of-all-james-cameron-movies-titanic-avatar-the-terminator-541836">Ahead of 'Avatar 2' release here's a ranking of all James Cameron movies: 'Titanic', Avatar', The Terminator'</a></strong></p>

<p>Trinity agreed, adding, "Especially when there were intense scenes some days, he would help us get into that zone, making sure we were feeling calm and ready. Jim is not just an outstanding director, but also an outstanding person."</p>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16.</p>

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The first reviews of James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' are here. For the most part, the critical reception to the film is highly positive, with particular praise going towards the visuals and action scenes.

The first reviews of James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' are here. For the most part, the critical reception to the film is highly positive, with particular praise going towards the visuals and action scenes. The screenplay and the long runtime, however, has been criticised. The production of the film, even more than the original, was on an absolute gargantuan scale. Whole new cameras and technologies had to be developed to film the underwater scenes (most of the film is set underwater). Cameron is not an impeccable filmmaker, but his ambition when it comes to films knows no bounds. And he usually has a strong vision to back up that ambition. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald reprise their roles from the original film, and Sigourney Weaver returns in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, and Brendan Cowell join the franchise with this film. Ahead of the film's release, WION spoke to young actors Jack Champion and Trinity Bliss who are joining the franchise with this film. While Champion essays the role of Mile Socorror, a human teenager born at Hell's Gate, the human base on Pandora in the original film, Bliss portrays Tuktirey, the eight-year-old Na'vi daughter of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Also Read: Before 'Avatar The Way of Water', revisiting James Cameron's original, a visual marvel yet to be equalled When asked how it felt joining this exciting cinematic universe with none other than Cameron, Trinity told WION, "As a young actor, just being on that set... my favourite part of the filming was filming. Just being on that set with that incredible cast and crew, the 'Avatar family'. They were the best days of my life." "We were most excited about meeting Jim and knowing obviously that it was an Avatar movie. I just couldn't wait to be one of the Na'vi," added Campion. His character is adopted by Jake and Neytiri as a baby and they nurture him alongside their Na'vi children (one of them Trinity's Tuktirey). "Oh, also," chimed in Trinity, "before I even watched Avatar, I was already a huge fan of Jim's record-breaking Mariana Trench dive! And that was something I was thinking when I met Jim." Also Read: 'Avatar The Way of Water': Everything to know about James Cameron's sci-fi epic Cameron has a reputation of being something of a brusque, but it comes out undeserved. Every single actor who has worked with him and spoken about it says he can indeed be passionate about getting what he wants and even a bit of a perfectionist, he always tries to be patient. Campion said he was "very gentle and very caring" to them and "helped us understand where that character were, and why were they feeling this way." Also Read: Ahead of 'Avatar 2' release here's a ranking of all James Cameron movies: 'Titanic', Avatar', The Terminator' Trinity agreed, adding, "Especially when there were intense scenes some days, he would help us get into that zone, making sure we were feeling calm and ready. Jim is not just an outstanding director, but also an outstanding person." 'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16.

'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-before-avatar-the-way-of-water-revisiting-james-camerons-original-a-visual-marvel-yet-to-be-equalled-542586">'Avatar: The Way of Water'</a></strong>, the second film in James Cameron's science-fiction 'Avatar' franchise, is yet to be released and producer and Cameron's long-time collaborator Jon Landau is already teasing 'Avatar 5'. More precisely, Landau said that if Cameron gets to continue the franchise until the fifth one, we will see the Na'vi coming to earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Landau told Gizmodo, “Well, it’s funny. I wasn’t going to talk about it, but I’ve now subsequently heard that Jim has talked about it a little bit. In [‘Avatar 5’] there is a section of the story where we go to Earth. And we go to it to open people’s eyes, open Neytiri’s eyes, to what exists on Earth.”</p>

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<p>He added, “Earth is not just represented by the RDA [the franchise’s evil organization known as the Resources Development Administration]. Just like you’re defined by the choices you make in life, not all humans are bad. Not all Na’vi are good. And that’s the case here on Earth. And we want to expose Neytiri to that.”</p>

<p>That does mean that Neytiri is going to last three more films to get to the fifth one. It would be sort of surreal to see Neytiri and other Na'vi come to earth, even if we do now know the reason of their visit. Will Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) be alive by then? It remains to be seen.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, 'The Way of Water' will continue the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they encounter new challenges and undergo fresh adventures. Apart from Worthington and Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald from the first movie. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Cowell, Oona Chaplin, CJ Jones, and Vin Diesel join the cast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.</p>

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'Avatar: The Way of Water', the second film in James Cameron's science-fiction 'Avatar' franchise, is yet to be released and producer and Cameron's long-time collaborator Jon Landau is already teasing 'Avatar 5'.

'Avatar: The Way of Water', the second film in James Cameron's science-fiction 'Avatar' franchise, is yet to be released and producer and Cameron's long-time collaborator Jon Landau is already teasing 'Avatar 5'. More precisely, Landau said that if Cameron gets to continue the franchise until the fifth one, we will see the Na'vi coming to earth. Landau told Gizmodo, “Well, it’s funny. I wasn’t going to talk about it, but I’ve now subsequently heard that Jim has talked about it a little bit. In [‘Avatar 5’] there is a section of the story where we go to Earth. And we go to it to open people’s eyes, open Neytiri’s eyes, to what exists on Earth.” He added, “Earth is not just represented by the RDA [the franchise’s evil organization known as the Resources Development Administration]. Just like you’re defined by the choices you make in life, not all humans are bad. Not all Na’vi are good. And that’s the case here on Earth. And we want to expose Neytiri to that.” That does mean that Neytiri is going to last three more films to get to the fifth one. It would be sort of surreal to see Neytiri and other Na'vi come to earth, even if we do now know the reason of their visit. Will Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) be alive by then? It remains to be seen. Meanwhile, 'The Way of Water' will continue the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they encounter new challenges and undergo fresh adventures. Apart from Worthington and Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald from the first movie. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Cowell, Oona Chaplin, CJ Jones, and Vin Diesel join the cast. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.

'Avatar 5' will bring the Na'vi to earth if it gets made? 'We want to expose Neytiri to...'

<p>It is a truth universally acknowledged that no matter what stratospheric heights James Cameron reaches, he will always be underestimated. Days before 1997's 'Titanic' was due for release, analysts predicted that the film will be an expensive disaster. It was not. It became by far the highest-grossing film in the history of cinema. Something similar happened with 2009's 'Avatar'. Critics were confused by Cameron's obsession over the CGI and motion-capture technology of the film, something, they thought, would have no impact on the film's theatrical performance. And 'Avatar', much like 'Titanic', broke the record of Cameron's own film. Yes, 'Titanic'.</p>

<p>Also Read: <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-new-clip-teases-the-cinematic-event-of-the-decade-watch-541010">'Avatar: The Way of Water' new clip teases the cinematic event of the decade. Watch</a></strong></p>

<p>And now, with 'Avatar: The Way of Water', history, sadly, is repeating itself. Once again, the analysts are predicting 'The Way of Water' to be a box office disaster that will lose Cameron and Disney tonnes of money. What they fail to see is Cameron is not just making a sequel for the heck of it. He is making a sequel (and several more) because he has more stories to tell in the 'Avatar' universe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So how did he do that? He created a new visual language for the sequels. He, in effect, upgraded an already state-of-the-art technology.</p>

<h2>What was 'Avatar' about?</h2>

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<p>The movie reversed the alien-invasion genre. Instead of the aliens, it was us humans invading another planet (more accurately a moon) for material gain. On Pandora were reserves of Unobtanium and in the way stood the Na'vi, a tall, blue-hued, and lithe people with feline features who were connected to nature in a way humans had been once upon a time. But the US government, backed by its military with its warplanes and its artillery, attacked the Na'vi after trying to infiltrate them by using hybrids called avatars.</p>

<p>The story explored themes of racism, imperialism, colonialism, and exploitation.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>How did Cameron outdo 'Avatar' with 'The Way of Water'?</h2>

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<p>A lot of 'The Way of Water' is set underwater. And the advanced technology that allowed Cameron to film those scenes pretty much had to be invented. Cameron says, "The stuff we’re working with now is so advanced compared to the first film. He goes on to acknowledge that newer technology and more high-definition visuals do not necessarily translate to a better viewing experience.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Now does that make a better movie from an audience perspective? Absolutely not. The broader audience only cares about a story, the characters, and how the film makes them feel. I keep that in mind first and foremost every single day. With ‘Avatar’ and where I’ve chosen to take the story and open up the landscape and the characters that I’ve brought in and some of the questions that get asked, I don’t feel there’s anything that I need to say cinematically that I will not say across these four films," he adds.</p>

<p>The film continues the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they encounter new challenges and undergo fresh adventures. They come across a new tribe of the Na'vi, the blue-hued race of people Jake and Neytiri belong to as well.</p>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' brings back Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald from the first movie. &nbsp;Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Cowell, Oona Chaplin, CJ Jones, and Vin Diesel join the cast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.</p>

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that no matter what stratospheric heights James Cameron reaches, he will always be underestimated. Days before 1997's 'Titanic' was due for release, analysts predicted that the film will be an expensive disaster.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that no matter what stratospheric heights James Cameron reaches, he will always be underestimated. Days before 1997's 'Titanic' was due for release, analysts predicted that the film will be an expensive disaster. It was not. It became by far the highest-grossing film in the history of cinema. Something similar happened with 2009's 'Avatar'. Critics were confused by Cameron's obsession over the CGI and motion-capture technology of the film, something, they thought, would have no impact on the film's theatrical performance. And 'Avatar', much like 'Titanic', broke the record of Cameron's own film. Yes, 'Titanic'. Also Read: 'Avatar: The Way of Water' new clip teases the cinematic event of the decade. Watch And now, with 'Avatar: The Way of Water', history, sadly, is repeating itself. Once again, the analysts are predicting 'The Way of Water' to be a box office disaster that will lose Cameron and Disney tonnes of money. What they fail to see is Cameron is not just making a sequel for the heck of it. He is making a sequel (and several more) because he has more stories to tell in the 'Avatar' universe. So how did he do that? He created a new visual language for the sequels. He, in effect, upgraded an already state-of-the-art technology. What was 'Avatar' about? The movie reversed the alien-invasion genre. Instead of the aliens, it was us humans invading another planet (more accurately a moon) for material gain. On Pandora were reserves of Unobtanium and in the way stood the Na'vi, a tall, blue-hued, and lithe people with feline features who were connected to nature in a way humans had been once upon a time. But the US government, backed by its military with its warplanes and its artillery, attacked the Na'vi after trying to infiltrate them by using hybrids called avatars. The story explored themes of racism, imperialism, colonialism, and exploitation. How did Cameron outdo 'Avatar' with 'The Way of Water'? A lot of 'The Way of Water' is set underwater. And the advanced technology that allowed Cameron to film those scenes pretty much had to be invented. Cameron says, "The stuff we’re working with now is so advanced compared to the first film. He goes on to acknowledge that newer technology and more high-definition visuals do not necessarily translate to a better viewing experience. "Now does that make a better movie from an audience perspective? Absolutely not. The broader audience only cares about a story, the characters, and how the film makes them feel. I keep that in mind first and foremost every single day. With ‘Avatar’ and where I’ve chosen to take the story and open up the landscape and the characters that I’ve brought in and some of the questions that get asked, I don’t feel there’s anything that I need to say cinematically that I will not say across these four films," he adds. The film continues the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they encounter new challenges and undergo fresh adventures. They come across a new tribe of the Na'vi, the blue-hued race of people Jake and Neytiri belong to as well. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' brings back Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald from the first movie. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Michelle Yeoh, Brendan Cowell, Oona Chaplin, CJ Jones, and Vin Diesel join the cast. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022. <

'Avatar: The Way of Water': How James Cameron invented a whole new visual language for the sequel

<p>James Cameron's highly anticipated film 'Avatar: The Way of Water' will be released in mainland Chinese cinemas on Dec 16 when it hits theatres globally. 20th Century Studios announced the news on Wednesday on its official Weibo account. The film is the sequel of Cameron's blockbuster film 'Avatar' which had released in 2009.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
'Avatar: The Way of Water' is one of the few foreign films to get access to the Chinese market in recent months, with others including the latest film in the 'Minions' franchise and Sony Pictures’ 'Where the Crawdads Sing'.<br />
<br />
Foreign movies have long struggled to gain release dates in mainland China due to strict quotas on the number of international films allowed to screen. Several films are also blocked as the contents are deemed inappropriate by Chinese regulators.<br />
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Hollywood blockbusters recently have had a tough time getting clearance to show in China. The six latest Marvel movies did not make an appearance in China and earlier this year, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' was also denied a China release.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-2-needs-to-be-third-or-fourth-highest-grossing-film-ever-just-to-break-even-says-james-cameron-536523">'Avatar 2' needs to be 'third or fourth highest-grossing film' ever just to break even, says James Cameron</a></p>

<p>Increased scrutiny of Hollywood films has occurred in conjunction with a rise in China's film studios making their own versions of the high-octane blockbusters that US studios are known for.</p>

<p>Chinese-made hits include the 'Wolf Warrior' franchise and last year's breakout success, 'The Battle at Changjin Lake', have proven popular with Chinese audiences keen to see more Chinese-centric stories on the big screen.</p>

<p>That said, even though Chinese movie ticket sales topped US ticket sales for the first time in 2020, the movie market in the country has been hit by tight COVID-19 curbs. Cinemas across the country are frequently asked to suspend operations or cap audience numbers.</p>

<p>Especially as cases continue to grow, people in many cities around the country are refraining from going to cinemas.</p>

<p>(With agency inputs)</p>

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James Cameron's highly anticipated film 'Avatar: The Way of Water' will be released in mainland Chinese cinemas on Dec 16 when it hits theatres globally. 20th Century Studios announced the news on Wednesday on its official Weibo account.

James Cameron's highly anticipated film 'Avatar: The Way of Water' will be released in mainland Chinese cinemas on Dec 16 when it hits theatres globally. 20th Century Studios announced the news on Wednesday on its official Weibo account. The film is the sequel of Cameron's blockbuster film 'Avatar' which had released in 2009. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is one of the few foreign films to get access to the Chinese market in recent months, with others including the latest film in the 'Minions' franchise and Sony Pictures’ 'Where the Crawdads Sing'. Foreign movies have long struggled to gain release dates in mainland China due to strict quotas on the number of international films allowed to screen. Several films are also blocked as the contents are deemed inappropriate by Chinese regulators. Hollywood blockbusters recently have had a tough time getting clearance to show in China. The six latest Marvel movies did not make an appearance in China and earlier this year, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' was also denied a China release. Also read: 'Avatar 2' needs to be 'third or fourth highest-grossing film' ever just to break even, says James Cameron Increased scrutiny of Hollywood films has occurred in conjunction with a rise in China's film studios making their own versions of the high-octane blockbusters that US studios are known for. Chinese-made hits include the 'Wolf Warrior' franchise and last year's breakout success, 'The Battle at Changjin Lake', have proven popular with Chinese audiences keen to see more Chinese-centric stories on the big screen. That said, even though Chinese movie ticket sales topped US ticket sales for the first time in 2020, the movie market in the country has been hit by tight COVID-19 curbs. Cinemas across the country are frequently asked to suspend operations or cap audience numbers. Especially as cases continue to grow, people in many cities around the country are refraining from going to cinemas. (With agency inputs)

'Avatar: The Way Of Water' gets cleared for release in China, to release on this day