<p>It's been over two decades since 'Titanic' was released and the debate on whether Jack could have lived had he climbed up next to Rose on the broken door rages on. Now, 25 years since the film was released, its maker James Cameron has finally addressed the raging question and yes, Cameron does think Jack could have lived.&nbsp;<br />
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The 1997 film`s director commissioned a scientific study to determine if there really was enough room for both Jack and Rose DeWitt Bukater (played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, respectively) to fit on the ever-debated floating door after the Titanic sank in the Oscar-winning blockbuster.<br />
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A first look into the National Geographic special about the study, 'Titanic: 25 Years Later with James Cameron, premiered on Good Morning America', where the director allowed his fans to have a peek into his thought process.</p>

<p>Whether Jack could have survived had he joined Rose on the floating piece of debris, Cameron and a team of scientists hired two stunt doubles to re-enact four different scenarios. At one point in the clip, both Jack and Rose are halfway on the piece of debris, but their lower halves are completely submerged in the freezing water, so it`s likely neither would have survived in that position. In another position, they are both seated on the debris, and Jack is shaking violently from the cold.&nbsp;<br />
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"He could've made it pretty long, like hours," Cameron said of the seated position.<br />
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According to People, it`s only once they test the scenario when the two stunt people are as exhausted as they would`ve been in the real situation -- like the moment when Rose is shoved underwater by another survivor before Jack swims over and punches her attacker. Once they both are seated on the floating debris, Rose offers Jack her life jacket, and he "stabilized."<br />
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"She got him to a place where, if we projected that out, he just might have made it until the lifeboat got there," Cameron said.In the end, the film's writer-director seems satisfied with the conclusion that The special coincides with the 4K restoration of Titanic, which opens in theatres on February 10 to celebrate the Academy Award winner's 25th anniversary.<br />
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"Jack might`ve lived, but there`s a lot of variables," Cameron said. "I think his thought process was, `I`m not gonna do one thing that jeopardizes her.`"According to People, ahead of the National Geographic special announcement, Cameron said in an interview that Jack "needed to die."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It`s like Romeo and Juliet. It`s a movie about love and sacrifice and mortality. The love is measured by the sacrifice."&nbsp;<br />
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It's been over two decades since 'Titanic' was released and the debate on whether Jack could have lived had he climbed up next to Rose on the broken door rages on.

It's been over two decades since 'Titanic' was released and the debate on whether Jack could have lived had he climbed up next to Rose on the broken door rages on. Now, 25 years since the film was released, its maker James Cameron has finally addressed the raging question and yes, Cameron does think Jack could have lived. The 1997 film`s director commissioned a scientific study to determine if there really was enough room for both Jack and Rose DeWitt Bukater (played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, respectively) to fit on the ever-debated floating door after the Titanic sank in the Oscar-winning blockbuster. A first look into the National Geographic special about the study, 'Titanic: 25 Years Later with James Cameron, premiered on Good Morning America', where the director allowed his fans to have a peek into his thought process. Whether Jack could have survived had he joined Rose on the floating piece of debris, Cameron and a team of scientists hired two stunt doubles to re-enact four different scenarios. At one point in the clip, both Jack and Rose are halfway on the piece of debris, but their lower halves are completely submerged in the freezing water, so it`s likely neither would have survived in that position. In another position, they are both seated on the debris, and Jack is shaking violently from the cold. "He could've made it pretty long, like hours," Cameron said of the seated position. According to People, it`s only once they test the scenario when the two stunt people are as exhausted as they would`ve been in the real situation -- like the moment when Rose is shoved underwater by another survivor before Jack swims over and punches her attacker. Once they both are seated on the floating debris, Rose offers Jack her life jacket, and he "stabilized." "She got him to a place where, if we projected that out, he just might have made it until the lifeboat got there," Cameron said.In the end, the film's writer-director seems satisfied with the conclusion that The special coincides with the 4K restoration of Titanic, which opens in theatres on February 10 to celebrate the Academy Award winner's 25th anniversary. "Jack might`ve lived, but there`s a lot of variables," Cameron said. "I think his thought process was, `I`m not gonna do one thing that jeopardizes her.`"According to People, ahead of the National Geographic special announcement, Cameron said in an interview that Jack "needed to die." "It`s like Romeo and Juliet. It`s a movie about love and sacrifice and mortality. The love is measured by the sacrifice."

James Cameron admits Jack might have lived in 'Titanic' but there's a catch

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water'&nbsp;gave no sign of relinquishing its box office domination, taking in an estimated $19.7 million in its sixth weekend out in North America, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.</p>

<p>The James Cameron sci-fi epic thus sailed past the $2 billion mark globally, best in the pandemic era, with accumulated ticket sales of $598 million domestically and $1.42 billion internationally.</p>

<p>That makes the Disney/20thCentury film only the sixth movie ever to surpass the $2 billion mark (not adjusted for inflation), though it still trails the all-time leader, the original 'Avatar,'&nbsp;by $1.5 billion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Showing considerable buoyance after five weeks out, Universal's family-friendly 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish'&nbsp;rose one spot from last weekend to place second, at $11.5 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period.</p>

<p><strong>Review:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654">'Avatar The Way of Water' is visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes</a></p>

<p>Down one spot was scary-doll thriller 'M3GAN'&nbsp;from Universal and Blumhouse Productions, at $9.8 million. The film's title doll, created as a companion to a young orphan, gradually takes on a creepy life of her own.</p>

<p>In fourth spot was Sony's new release "Missing," at $9.3 million. Storm Reid stars as a teenager desperate to find her mother (Nia Long) after she disappears during a vacation in Colombia.</p>

<p>David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research called that opening "impressive" for a crime thriller, adding, "The reviews are excellent."</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-interview--jack-campion-trinity-bliss-heap-praise-on-outstanding-james-cameron-543243">'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron</a></strong></p>

<p>And in fifth, down one spot from last weekend, was Sony's feel-good 'A Man Called Otto,'&nbsp;at $9 million. Tom Hanks plays the title curmudgeon, a character based on popular Swedish novel 'A Man Called Ove.'</p>

<p>Rounding out the top 10 were:</p>

<p>'Plane'&nbsp;($5.3 million)</p>

<p>'House Party'&nbsp;($1.8 million)</p>

<p>'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime'&nbsp;($1.5 million)</p>

<p>'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'&nbsp;($1.4 million)</p>

<p>'The Whale'&nbsp;($1.3 million)</p>

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'Avatar: The Way of Water' gave no sign of relinquishing its box office domination, taking in an estimated $19.7 million in its sixth weekend out in North America, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.

'Avatar: The Way of Water' gave no sign of relinquishing its box office domination, taking in an estimated $19.7 million in its sixth weekend out in North America, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The James Cameron sci-fi epic thus sailed past the $2 billion mark globally, best in the pandemic era, with accumulated ticket sales of $598 million domestically and $1.42 billion internationally. That makes the Disney/20thCentury film only the sixth movie ever to surpass the $2 billion mark (not adjusted for inflation), though it still trails the all-time leader, the original 'Avatar,' by $1.5 billion. Showing considerable buoyance after five weeks out, Universal's family-friendly 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' rose one spot from last weekend to place second, at $11.5 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period. Review: 'Avatar The Way of Water' is visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes Down one spot was scary-doll thriller 'M3GAN' from Universal and Blumhouse Productions, at $9.8 million. The film's title doll, created as a companion to a young orphan, gradually takes on a creepy life of her own. In fourth spot was Sony's new release "Missing," at $9.3 million. Storm Reid stars as a teenager desperate to find her mother (Nia Long) after she disappears during a vacation in Colombia. David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research called that opening "impressive" for a crime thriller, adding, "The reviews are excellent." Also Read: 'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron And in fifth, down one spot from last weekend, was Sony's feel-good 'A Man Called Otto,' at $9 million. Tom Hanks plays the title curmudgeon, a character based on popular Swedish novel 'A Man Called Ove.' Rounding out the top 10 were: 'Plane' ($5.3 million) 'House Party' ($1.8 million) 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' ($1.5 million) 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' ($1.4 million) 'The Whale' ($1.3 million)

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' surpasses $2 billion mark globally

<p>This Sunday, ace director James Cameron entered an exclusive club, one that just includes him so far, and became the only director to have helmed three films that crossed the $2 billion mark at the global box office.</p>

<p>After witnessing the massive success of 'Avatar: The Way of Water', the filmmaker has marked a hattrick, adding to his two crown jewels 'Avatar' and 'Titanic', which made $2.9 billion and $2.1 billion respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from Cameron's films, only three other movies have passed the $2 billion milestone at the global BO, and all three of them are Disney-owned.</p>

<p>'Avengers: Endgame' made $2.7 billion, 'Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens' made $2.071 billion and 'Avengers: Infinity War' made $2.052 billion at the global box office.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Since the movie was made on a very big budget, the director revealed in November that the film must become the third or fourth highest-grossing film of all time in order to turn a profit.</p>

<p>According to Variety, he told studio bosses, "You have to be the third or fourth highest-grossing film in history. That’s your threshold. That’s your break even."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Critically Speaking: Is Avatar: The Way of Water worth the hype?</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, in a previous interview,&nbsp;the&nbsp;filmmaker&nbsp;commented on the decade-long gap between the first two films in the 'Avatar' franchise. "I think the thing people should remember here is we were gone for a long time from the marketplace," Cameron told The Wrap.</p>

<p>"But part of that was that we were putting into a pipeline five movies. I mean one that we’ve already done, four new films and shooting two movies back-to-back – Movie 2, Movie 3, and part of Movie 4.&nbsp;And, that has to do with sort of a story point and a big time jump that takes place. Because we wanna shoot out the kids cause they were ageing so quickly. 'Avatar 4' is fully written and fully designed, 'Avatar 5' is fully written and fully designed. These movies exist in our minds. These stories exist."</p>

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This Sunday, ace director James Cameron entered an exclusive club, one that just includes him so far, and became the only director to have helmed three films that crossed the $2 billion mark at the global box office.

This Sunday, ace director James Cameron entered an exclusive club, one that just includes him so far, and became the only director to have helmed three films that crossed the $2 billion mark at the global box office. After witnessing the massive success of 'Avatar: The Way of Water', the filmmaker has marked a hattrick, adding to his two crown jewels 'Avatar' and 'Titanic', which made $2.9 billion and $2.1 billion respectively. Apart from Cameron's films, only three other movies have passed the $2 billion milestone at the global BO, and all three of them are Disney-owned. 'Avengers: Endgame' made $2.7 billion, 'Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens' made $2.071 billion and 'Avengers: Infinity War' made $2.052 billion at the global box office. James Cameron becomes the first director in history to have three movies gross $2 billion at the global box office. pic.twitter.com/tHtr4iKSnp — Pop Base (@PopBase) January 22, 2023 Since the movie was made on a very big budget, the director revealed in November that the film must become the third or fourth highest-grossing film of all time in order to turn a profit. According to Variety, he told studio bosses, "You have to be the third or fourth highest-grossing film in history. That’s your threshold. That’s your break even." Watch | Critically Speaking: Is Avatar: The Way of Water worth the hype? Meanwhile, in a previous interview, the filmmaker commented on the decade-long gap between the first two films in the 'Avatar' franchise. "I think the thing people should remember here is we were gone for a long time from the marketplace," Cameron told The Wrap. "But part of that was that we were putting into a pipeline five movies. I mean one that we’ve already done, four new films and shooting two movies back-to-back – Movie 2, Movie 3, and part of Movie 4. And, that has to do with sort of a story point and a big time jump that takes place. Because we wanna shoot out the kids cause they were ageing so quickly. 'Avatar 4' is fully written and fully designed, 'Avatar 5' is fully written and fully designed. These movies exist in our minds. These stories exist." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

James Cameron becomes first director to have three $2 billion movies post Avatar 2 success

<p>Recently, SS Rajamouli expressed his desire to make a film in Hollywood one day, and it seems like his dream will come true soon. The 'Baahubali' director, who is currently in the United States,&nbsp;promoting his magnum opus for the Academy Awards and also picking up some awards at some of the most prestigious global awards like the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards, among others.<br />
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Recently, Rajamouli got a chance to meet 'Avatar' director James Cameron, who praised his film. However, now a longer version&nbsp;video of two directors, James and Rajamouli talking at Critics Choice awards&nbsp;have been made public&nbsp;and you will be delighted to know that the 'Titanic' director was so impressed with Rajamouli's work in 'RRR' that he has even given the director an open offer to come and make a film in Hollywood, and what's more exciting is that he will be happy to support him.</p>

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<p>The small clip of two directors chatting at the Critics' Choice Awards has been shared on RRR's official Twitter handle.<br />
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In the video, James can be heard praising the film, saying how much he loved the plot, and the twists and turns among other things.<br />
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''That’s right. Now, watching all your characters and your set up—fire, water, story—it's just such a good feeling.&nbsp;reveal after reveal. And then you show what happened in the backstory. They all seem very comfortable. Why he’s doing what he's doing And the twists and turns, and the friendships, and eventually he can't kill him when the other reverses. It’s just so powerful. I loved that!"<br />
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His wife Suzi, who was also present at the award ceremony,&nbsp;&nbsp;goes on to say that James&nbsp;has seen the film&nbsp;twice. "Baby, you've got to see this," she said.<br />
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In the end, Cameron took a moment to tell Rajamouli that he can count on him if he ever wants to make a film in Hollywood.&nbsp; "If you ever want to make a movie over here, let’s talk," Cameron said before finishing his talk.<br />
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The ace director also praised the music composer, MM Keeravani, who won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song for the track 'Naatu Naatu' at the Critics' Choice Awards.</p>

<p>The film starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan has been shortlisted by the Academy Awards for its catchy song 'Naatu Naatu.'&nbsp;</p>

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Recently, SS Rajamouli expressed his desire to make a film in Hollywood one day, and it seems like his dream will come true soon. The 'Baahubali' director, who is currently in the United States, promoting his magnum opus for the Academy Awards and also picking up some awards at some of the most prestigious global awards like the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards, among others.

Recently, SS Rajamouli expressed his desire to make a film in Hollywood one day, and it seems like his dream will come true soon. The 'Baahubali' director, who is currently in the United States, promoting his magnum opus for the Academy Awards and also picking up some awards at some of the most prestigious global awards like the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards, among others. Recently, Rajamouli got a chance to meet 'Avatar' director James Cameron, who praised his film. However, now a longer version video of two directors, James and Rajamouli talking at Critics Choice awards have been made public and you will be delighted to know that the 'Titanic' director was so impressed with Rajamouli's work in 'RRR' that he has even given the director an open offer to come and make a film in Hollywood, and what's more exciting is that he will be happy to support him. RRR on a winning spree! All the big awards SS Rajamouli's directorial has won so far "If you ever wanna make a movie over here, let's talk"- #JamesCameron to #SSRajamouli. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Here’s the longer version of the two legendary directors talking to each other. #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/q0COMnyyg2 — RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) January 21, 2023 × The small clip of two directors chatting at the Critics' Choice Awards has been shared on RRR's official Twitter handle. In the video, James can be heard praising the film, saying how much he loved the plot, and the twists and turns among other things. ''That’s right. Now, watching all your characters and your set up—fire, water, story—it's just such a good feeling. reveal after reveal. And then you show what happened in the backstory. They all seem very comfortable. Why he’s doing what he's doing And the twists and turns, and the friendships, and eventually he can't kill him when the other reverses. It’s just so powerful. I loved that!" His wife Suzi, who was also present at the award ceremony, goes on to say that James has seen the film twice. "Baby, you've got to see this," she said. In the end, Cameron took a moment to tell Rajamouli that he can count on him if he ever wants to make a film in Hollywood. "If you ever want to make a movie over here, let’s talk," Cameron said before finishing his talk. The ace director also praised the music composer, MM Keeravani, who won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song for the track 'Naatu Naatu' at the Critics' Choice Awards. The film starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan has been shortlisted by the Academy Awards for its catchy song 'Naatu Naatu.'

James Cameron is all set to collaborate with SS Rajamouli: If you ever wanna make a movie, let’s talk

<p>After reports claiming Vin Diesel is a part of 'Avatar' franchise's cast, it has come to light that the said reports were false. Despite the fact that the&nbsp;concept of the family is a huge part of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' and well-documented regard for the word in the Diesel-headlined 'Fast &amp; Furious' franchise, the actor is not, in fact, a part of any of 'Avatar' sequels. It all began when Diesel shared an Instagram video from the set of 'Avatar' sequels in 2019, which featured the progenitor of the franchise James Cameron himself. But as it turns out, Diesel is just a fan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jon Landau told Empire magazine, "Vin was a fan. He came in, visited the set one day to see what we were doing and people took that out of context.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is currently ruling the box office, more than a month after its release. Until now, the James Cameron directorial has grossed $1.928 billion dollars. It surpassed $1.921 billion dollars of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', becoming the biggest pandemic hit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654">&nbsp;'Avatar The Way of Water' movie review: Visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes</a></strong></p>

<p>Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film.</p>

<p>Wion gave 'Avatar The Way of Water' a mixed critical review. It read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls. "</p>

<p>The franchise will see at least three more sequels. 'Avatar 3' releases on December 20, 2024</p>

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After reports claiming Vin Diesel is a part of 'Avatar' franchise's cast, it has come to light that the said reports were false. Despite the fact that the concept of the family is a huge part of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' and well-documented regard for the word in the Diesel-headlined 'Fast & Furious' franchise, the actor is not, in fact, a part of any of 'Avatar' sequels.

After reports claiming Vin Diesel is a part of 'Avatar' franchise's cast, it has come to light that the said reports were false. Despite the fact that the concept of the family is a huge part of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' and well-documented regard for the word in the Diesel-headlined 'Fast & Furious' franchise, the actor is not, in fact, a part of any of 'Avatar' sequels. It all began when Diesel shared an Instagram video from the set of 'Avatar' sequels in 2019, which featured the progenitor of the franchise James Cameron himself. But as it turns out, Diesel is just a fan. Jon Landau told Empire magazine, "Vin was a fan. He came in, visited the set one day to see what we were doing and people took that out of context.” Meanwhile, 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is currently ruling the box office, more than a month after its release. Until now, the James Cameron directorial has grossed $1.928 billion dollars. It surpassed $1.921 billion dollars of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', becoming the biggest pandemic hit. Also Read: 'Avatar The Way of Water' movie review: Visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film. Wion gave 'Avatar The Way of Water' a mixed critical review. It read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls. " The franchise will see at least three more sequels. 'Avatar 3' releases on December 20, 2024

Vin Diesel not a part of 'Avatar' sequels: 'People took that out of context'

<p>The huge success of 'Avatar: The Way of Water,'&nbsp;James Cameron's sequel which is approaching $2 billion at the global box office, proves that "movies are back with a resurgence" after the pandemic, the Canadian director said.</p>

<p>"We've had a year to see that this resurgence isn't just a fluke, or just one film," Cameron told AFP this week in Los Angeles, pointing to other recent mega-grossing blockbusters including 'Top Gun: Maverick'&nbsp;and 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'</p>

<p>"You've seen a pattern," added Cameron, after having his handprints immortalized in cement at Hollywood's famous TCL Chinese Theatre.</p>

<p>"Avatar: The Way of Water" came 13 years after the original film, which remains the highest-grossing movie of all time, amassing $2.9 billion at the global box office.</p>

<p>Even if the sequel -- which transplants the 3D action to a new underwater setting -- does not quite scale those heights, it is already the seventh-biggest film of all time by ticket sales.</p>

<p>That remarkable success has helped to reinvigorate the movie theater industry, which has been slammed by competition from streamers, and apathy about the movie-going experience since the pandemic.</p>

<p>In the United States alone some 500 theaters have disappeared since the arrival of Covid-19 forced costly closures, according to the National Association of Theater Owners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cineworld -- the British group that owns America's second-largest theater chain Regal Cinemas -- is in the midst of restructuring after filing for bankruptcy last year.</p>

<p>But Cameron, the director of "Titanic," "The Terminator" and many more hits, remains firmly convinced about the viability and adaptability of cinema in the future.</p>

<p>"I don't think movies are ever gonna die," he said.</p>

<p>"We need this as culture, as a society. We need to go into these theaters into these big large spaces with hundreds of strangers."</p>

<p>- 'Pseudo-intellectual' critics -</p>

<p>At 68, the director nevertheless recognizes that habits have changed.</p>

<p>While grand spectacle continues to draw younger crowds to giant multiplexes, auteur-driven and independent cinema is finding it increasingly hard to convince older audiences to leave their homes.</p>

<p>"I'm also seeing a pattern of the type of film that people will go to see in a movie theater and the type that they won't. And so streaming still has a very, very rich and important place," said Cameron.</p>

<p>His "Avatar" sequel sees the blue Na'vi of Pandora fighting off yet another invasion of their homeland by resource-hungry humans.</p>

<p>The storyline allows Cameron, who is famously passionate about underwater exploration and is a vegetarian, to expand on the franchise's themes: protecting nature, and the threats posed to the environment by imperialism and capitalism.</p>

<p>But while it has torn audiences away from the comfort of their sofas, it has received a mixed reaction from critics.</p>

<p>It left this week's Golden Globes empty-handed, unlike its 2009 predecessor which won best drama and best director for Cameron.</p>

<p>It was not even nominated by Cameron's peers, the Directors Guild of America, for their own annual awards.</p>

<p>"That's in the nature of art. You can't please everybody," shrugged Cameron.</p>

<p>Critics "think a certain kind of earnestness, where you wear your heart on your sleeve, is unsophisticated or naive," he said.</p>

<p>"To me, that's a little bit of a pseudo-intellectual perspective."</p>

<p>- 'Hope in Ukraine' -</p>

<p>Cameron pointed to the film's massive international appeal, citing data from its distributor that the sequel is "approaching being the number one film in the history of Ukraine."</p>

<p>"That means that when the missiles stop and the power comes back on, people are going to the movie theaters," he said.</p>

<p>"Giving hope in Ukraine right now, that made the whole thing worthwhile. Not the money. Not the awards."</p>


The huge success of 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' James Cameron's sequel which is approaching $2 billion at the global box office, proves that "movies are back with a resurgence" after the pandemic, the Canadian director said.

The huge success of 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' James Cameron's sequel which is approaching $2 billion at the global box office, proves that "movies are back with a resurgence" after the pandemic, the Canadian director said. "We've had a year to see that this resurgence isn't just a fluke, or just one film," Cameron told AFP this week in Los Angeles, pointing to other recent mega-grossing blockbusters including 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' "You've seen a pattern," added Cameron, after having his handprints immortalized in cement at Hollywood's famous TCL Chinese Theatre. "Avatar: The Way of Water" came 13 years after the original film, which remains the highest-grossing movie of all time, amassing $2.9 billion at the global box office. Even if the sequel -- which transplants the 3D action to a new underwater setting -- does not quite scale those heights, it is already the seventh-biggest film of all time by ticket sales. That remarkable success has helped to reinvigorate the movie theater industry, which has been slammed by competition from streamers, and apathy about the movie-going experience since the pandemic. In the United States alone some 500 theaters have disappeared since the arrival of Covid-19 forced costly closures, according to the National Association of Theater Owners. Cineworld -- the British group that owns America's second-largest theater chain Regal Cinemas -- is in the midst of restructuring after filing for bankruptcy last year. But Cameron, the director of "Titanic," "The Terminator" and many more hits, remains firmly convinced about the viability and adaptability of cinema in the future. "I don't think movies are ever gonna die," he said. "We need this as culture, as a society. We need to go into these theaters into these big large spaces with hundreds of strangers." - 'Pseudo-intellectual' critics - At 68, the director nevertheless recognizes that habits have changed. While grand spectacle continues to draw younger crowds to giant multiplexes, auteur-driven and independent cinema is finding it increasingly hard to convince older audiences to leave their homes. "I'm also seeing a pattern of the type of film that people will go to see in a movie theater and the type that they won't. And so streaming still has a very, very rich and important place," said Cameron. His "Avatar" sequel sees the blue Na'vi of Pandora fighting off yet another invasion of their homeland by resource-hungry humans. The storyline allows Cameron, who is famously passionate about underwater exploration and is a vegetarian, to expand on the franchise's themes: protecting nature, and the threats posed to the environment by imperialism and capitalism. But while it has torn audiences away from the comfort of their sofas, it has received a mixed reaction from critics. It left this week's Golden Globes empty-handed, unlike its 2009 predecessor which won best drama and best director for Cameron. It was not even nominated by Cameron's peers, the Directors Guild of America, for their own annual awards. "That's in the nature of art. You can't please everybody," shrugged Cameron. Critics "think a certain kind of earnestness, where you wear your heart on your sleeve, is unsophisticated or naive," he said. "To me, that's a little bit of a pseudo-intellectual perspective." - 'Hope in Ukraine' - Cameron pointed to the film's massive international appeal, citing data from its distributor that the sequel is "approaching being the number one film in the history of Ukraine." "That means that when the missiles stop and the power comes back on, people are going to the movie theaters," he said. "Giving hope in Ukraine right now, that made the whole thing worthwhile. Not the money. Not the awards."

'Avatar 2' success proves cinema in post-pandemic 'resurgence': Cameron

<p>English and Hindi are without a doubt the most widely spoken languages, and Indian films are the second most popular worldwide after Hollywood productions. The sequel to 'Avatar' (2009),&nbsp;the all-time highest-grossing film, is currently running in theatres. Nobody ever questioned what the movie's title meant. I recognised it right away because I'm Indian and went to look it up online. It is disappointing to find that the title of the film is not even translated in the Wikipedia article. Instead, it refers to it as the genetically engineered Na'vi body operated from the brain of a remotely located human that is used to interact with the natives of Pandora&nbsp;</p>

<p>Avatar is an ancient Indian word, a Hindi language word originally derived from Sanskrit (an ancient Indian language) word meaning "descent," and when it first appeared in English in the late 18th century, it referred to the descent of a deity to the earth—typically, the incarnation in the earthly form of Vishnu or another Hindu deity.</p>

<p>The word is significant in Hindu mythology and the Bhagavad Gita because it relates to Lord Vishnu's ten earthly incarnations, which were made in order to restore religious ideals. The two most revered avatars (incarnations) of Lord Vishnu are Lord Rama and Lord Krishna.</p>

<p>Numerous Hindi films had English-language titles, but it's unusual for a Hollywood film to use an Indian word (a Hindi word). It's unfortunate that no one took advantage of this chance to discuss India's soft power, culture, and mythological ideas like karma, illusion, and reality that were subtly present in Hollywood films like 'The Matrix'&nbsp;and 'Inception'.</p>

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English and Hindi are without a doubt the most widely spoken languages, and Indian films are the second most popular worldwide after Hollywood productions. The sequel to 'Avatar' (2009), the all-time highest-grossing film, is currently running in theatres.

English and Hindi are without a doubt the most widely spoken languages, and Indian films are the second most popular worldwide after Hollywood productions. The sequel to 'Avatar' (2009), the all-time highest-grossing film, is currently running in theatres. Nobody ever questioned what the movie's title meant. I recognised it right away because I'm Indian and went to look it up online. It is disappointing to find that the title of the film is not even translated in the Wikipedia article. Instead, it refers to it as the genetically engineered Na'vi body operated from the brain of a remotely located human that is used to interact with the natives of Pandora Avatar is an ancient Indian word, a Hindi language word originally derived from Sanskrit (an ancient Indian language) word meaning "descent," and when it first appeared in English in the late 18th century, it referred to the descent of a deity to the earth—typically, the incarnation in the earthly form of Vishnu or another Hindu deity. The word is significant in Hindu mythology and the Bhagavad Gita because it relates to Lord Vishnu's ten earthly incarnations, which were made in order to restore religious ideals. The two most revered avatars (incarnations) of Lord Vishnu are Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Numerous Hindi films had English-language titles, but it's unusual for a Hollywood film to use an Indian word (a Hindi word). It's unfortunate that no one took advantage of this chance to discuss India's soft power, culture, and mythological ideas like karma, illusion, and reality that were subtly present in Hollywood films like 'The Matrix' and 'Inception'. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Did you know James Cameron's 'Avatar' films are subconsciously linked to India?

<p>It has been 25 glorious years since James Cameron gave us 'Titanic' - an epic tragic love story set on the majestic but doomed Titanic shop which sank in the Atlantic after hitting an iceberg in 1912. 25 years since the film made its lead actors Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio household names worldwide. In celebration of the film's 25 glorious years, a remastered version of the multi-Academy Award-winning film will be re-released in theatres in 3D.&nbsp;<br />
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With a cast headed by Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the film is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the "unsinkable" Titanic, at the time, the largest moving object ever built.&nbsp;<br />
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'Titanic' won a record 11 Academy Awards in 1999 including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction-Set Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Original Dramatic Score, Best Original Song, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Visual Effects.</p>

<p>In pics:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/titanic-at-25-eight-facts-you-didnt-know-about-james-camerons-watery-epic-544791">Titanic' at 25: Eight facts you didn't know about James Cameron's watery epic</a></p>

<p><strong>Watch the trailer of 'Titanic' here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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The film also featured Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, Danny Nucci, Gloria Stuart, David Warner, Victor Garber and Bill Paxton. Written and Directed by James Cameron, the film was Produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, with Rae Sanchini serving as Executive Producer.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/titanic-at-25-youre-wrong-hipsters-james-camerons-romance-disaster-epic-still-rules-544649">'Titanic' at 25: You're wrong, hipsters. James Cameron's romance disaster epic still rules</a></strong></p>

<p>'Titanic' will re-release in Indian theatres on February 10.&nbsp;</p>

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It has been 25 glorious years since James Cameron gave us 'Titanic' - an epic tragic love story set on the majestic but doomed Titanic shop which sank in the Atlantic after hitting an iceberg in 1912.

It has been 25 glorious years since James Cameron gave us 'Titanic' - an epic tragic love story set on the majestic but doomed Titanic shop which sank in the Atlantic after hitting an iceberg in 1912. 25 years since the film made its lead actors Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio household names worldwide. In celebration of the film's 25 glorious years, a remastered version of the multi-Academy Award-winning film will be re-released in theatres in 3D. With a cast headed by Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the film is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the "unsinkable" Titanic, at the time, the largest moving object ever built. 'Titanic' won a record 11 Academy Awards in 1999 including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction-Set Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Original Dramatic Score, Best Original Song, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Visual Effects. In pics: Titanic' at 25: Eight facts you didn't know about James Cameron's watery epic Watch the trailer of 'Titanic' here: The film also featured Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, Danny Nucci, Gloria Stuart, David Warner, Victor Garber and Bill Paxton. Written and Directed by James Cameron, the film was Produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, with Rae Sanchini serving as Executive Producer. 'Titanic' at 25: You're wrong, hipsters. James Cameron's romance disaster epic still rules 'Titanic' will re-release in Indian theatres on February 10.

James Cameron's 'Titanic' to re-release in theatres to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidXrEapCVoPdeM" /><meta charset="utf-8" />After all the speculations and number crunching, it appears that Avatar 2 will turn profitable in the coming days, according to director James Cameron. The Titanic director feigned his enthusiasm as his fantasy movie passed the $1.5 billion mark at the box office and said he was indeed looking forward to directing the sequels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It looks like just with the momentum that the film has now that will easily pass our break even in the next few days, so it looks like I can’t wiggle out of this, I’m gonna have to do these other sequels,” Cameron was quoted as saying in this week's episode of 'Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cameron, whose three movies have made it to the billion-dollar club said he had plans sorted for the next six-seven years as to what he would be doing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I know what I’m going to be doing the next six or seven years. The point is we’re going to be okay."</p>

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<p>The Terminator director added that he was planning to have talks with Dinsey executives to chart a roadmap for the future Avatar movies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I’m sure that we’ll have a discussion soon with with the top folks at Disney about the game plan going forward for&nbsp;<em>Avatar 3</em>, which is already in the can."</p>

<p>"We’ve already captured and photographed the whole film so we’re in extended post-production to do all that CG magic. And then&nbsp;<em>Avatar 4</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>5</em>&nbsp;are both written. We even have some of&nbsp;<em>4</em>&nbsp;in the can. We’ve begun a franchise at this point. We’ve begun a saga that can now play out over multiple films.”</p>

<p>Notably, Avatar: The Way of Water on Thursday became the highest-grossing movie of 2022 after it overtook Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick by crossing the $1.5 billion mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-2-surpasses-top-gun-maverick-becomes-2022s-biggest-film-550072" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: 'Avatar 2' surpasses 'Top Gun Maverick', becomes 2022's biggest film</strong></a></p>

<p>Earlier, several media reports quoting Cameron had suggested that Avatar 2 needed to do a business of more than $2 billion to break even. However, Cameron suggested that he never gave the figure and that it is actually less.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I said it would has to be among the highest-grossing films in history and somebody else applied that number and it got picked up. The number is actually less.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: 'Avatar The Way of Water' movie review: Visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes</strong></a></p>

<p>Out of that $1.51 billion amount, the film has grossed $718.73 million in North America, its domestic market, and $770 million overseas.&nbsp;</p>

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After all the speculations and number crunching, it appears that Avatar 2 will turn profitable in the coming days, according to director James Cameron. The Titanic director feigned his enthusiasm as his fantasy movie passed the $1.

After all the speculations and number crunching, it appears that Avatar 2 will turn profitable in the coming days, according to director James Cameron. The Titanic director feigned his enthusiasm as his fantasy movie passed the $1.5 billion mark at the box office and said he was indeed looking forward to directing the sequels. “It looks like just with the momentum that the film has now that will easily pass our break even in the next few days, so it looks like I can’t wiggle out of this, I’m gonna have to do these other sequels,” Cameron was quoted as saying in this week's episode of 'Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?'. Cameron, whose three movies have made it to the billion-dollar club said he had plans sorted for the next six-seven years as to what he would be doing. “I know what I’m going to be doing the next six or seven years. The point is we’re going to be okay." WATCH | 'Avatar: 2' VFX Supervisor, Pavani Rao Boddapati speaks to WION on collaboration with James Cameron × The Terminator director added that he was planning to have talks with Dinsey executives to chart a roadmap for the future Avatar movies. "I’m sure that we’ll have a discussion soon with with the top folks at Disney about the game plan going forward for Avatar 3, which is already in the can." "We’ve already captured and photographed the whole film so we’re in extended post-production to do all that CG magic. And then Avatar 4 and 5 are both written. We even have some of 4 in the can. We’ve begun a franchise at this point. We’ve begun a saga that can now play out over multiple films.” Notably, Avatar: The Way of Water on Thursday became the highest-grossing movie of 2022 after it overtook Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick by crossing the $1.5 billion mark. Read more: 'Avatar 2' surpasses 'Top Gun Maverick', becomes 2022's biggest film Earlier, several media reports quoting Cameron had suggested that Avatar 2 needed to do a business of more than $2 billion to break even. However, Cameron suggested that he never gave the figure and that it is actually less. “I said it would has to be among the highest-grossing films in history and somebody else applied that number and it got picked up. The number is actually less.” Read more: 'Avatar The Way of Water' movie review: Visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes Out of that $1.51 billion amount, the film has grossed $718.73 million in North America, its domestic market, and $770 million overseas. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'I can’t wiggle out of this': James Cameron on directing the sequels as Avatar 2 breaks even

<p>James Cameron's<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654"> 'Avatar: The Way of Water'</a></strong> has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office after just 12 days. The sequel to his 2009 science-fiction epic 'Avatar', 'The Way of Water', the film is the first of the four purported sequels and continues the story of the Sullys as they flee the retaliation of the earthlings after their defeat at the end of the first film. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-interview--jack-campion-trinity-bliss-heap-praise-on-outstanding-james-cameron-543243">'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron</a></strong></p>

<p>Thus far the film has collected $1.03 billion. 'The Way of Water' has an astronomical budget of $350 to 460 million, and Cameron has earlier said the film will have to be second or third-highest-grossing movie of all time just to break even. So it will have to continue its performance at the ticket window for the foreseeable future. Like the original, the film is expected to have strong legs that should help it carry to February.</p>

<p>Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."</p>

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office after just 12 days. The sequel to his 2009 science-fiction epic 'Avatar', 'The Way of Water', the film is the first of the four purported sequels and continues the story of the Sullys as they flee the retaliation of the earthlings after their defeat at the end of the first film.

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office after just 12 days. The sequel to his 2009 science-fiction epic 'Avatar', 'The Way of Water', the film is the first of the four purported sequels and continues the story of the Sullys as they flee the retaliation of the earthlings after their defeat at the end of the first film. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film. Also Read: 'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron Thus far the film has collected $1.03 billion. 'The Way of Water' has an astronomical budget of $350 to 460 million, and Cameron has earlier said the film will have to be second or third-highest-grossing movie of all time just to break even. So it will have to continue its performance at the ticket window for the foreseeable future. Like the original, the film is expected to have strong legs that should help it carry to February. Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."

'Avatar The Way of Water' crosses $1 billion mark in just 12 days

<p>Filmmaker James Cameron recently revealed that the next four 'Avatar' sequels along with the already released 'Avatar: The Way of Water' were envisioned as "one big story", and that 'Avatar 4' and 'Avatar 5' are fully written and ready to go. He also&nbsp;compared the 'Avatar' sequels to "episodic television" in the new interview.</p>

<p>The 'Titanic' filmmaker&nbsp;commented on the decade-long gap between the first two films in the franchise. He&nbsp;shared, "I think the thing people should remember here is we were gone for a long time from the marketplace," Cameron told The Wrap. "But part of that was that we were putting into a pipeline five movies. I mean one that we’ve already done, four new films and shooting two movies back-to-back – Movie 2, Movie 3, part of Movie 4.</p>

<p>Cameron further explained, "And, that has to do with sort of a story point and a big time jump that takes place. Because we wanna shoot out the kids cause they were ageing so quickly. 'Avatar 4' is fully written and fully designed, 'Avatar 5' is fully written and fully designed. These movies exist in our minds. These stories exist."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The filmmaker's&nbsp;plan is to release the sequels at a more regular cadence to cater to audiences’ investment in the characters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking of the "game plan" for the sequels, the 68-year-old added, "We know exactly what we’re doing. We know what these movies are gonna be. We just have to go through the process of getting them done. So ideally two years from now, 'Avatar 3' comes out, ideally maybe three years after that 'Avatar 4' comes out, and then ideally maybe in a couple of years after that 'Avatar 5' comes out."</p>

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<p>Revealing why he planned the sequels in the manner, Cameron said, "So we won’t be away from the marketplace, so we’ll have that sense of a persistent world, an ongoing story that I think people want. If they’re gonna invest in these characters, if they’re gonna invest in this world, we want to give it to them at a regular cadence. That was the game plan. And that’s why one of the reasons we were gone so long."</p>

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Filmmaker James Cameron recently revealed that the next four 'Avatar' sequels along with the already released 'Avatar: The Way of Water' were envisioned as "one big story", and that 'Avatar 4' and 'Avatar 5' are fully written and ready to go.

Filmmaker James Cameron recently revealed that the next four 'Avatar' sequels along with the already released 'Avatar: The Way of Water' were envisioned as "one big story", and that 'Avatar 4' and 'Avatar 5' are fully written and ready to go. He also compared the 'Avatar' sequels to "episodic television" in the new interview. The 'Titanic' filmmaker commented on the decade-long gap between the first two films in the franchise. He shared, "I think the thing people should remember here is we were gone for a long time from the marketplace," Cameron told The Wrap. "But part of that was that we were putting into a pipeline five movies. I mean one that we’ve already done, four new films and shooting two movies back-to-back – Movie 2, Movie 3, part of Movie 4. Cameron further explained, "And, that has to do with sort of a story point and a big time jump that takes place. Because we wanna shoot out the kids cause they were ageing so quickly. 'Avatar 4' is fully written and fully designed, 'Avatar 5' is fully written and fully designed. These movies exist in our minds. These stories exist." Also read: Brad Pitt, girlfriend Ines de Ramon bring in 2023 in Mexico The filmmaker's plan is to release the sequels at a more regular cadence to cater to audiences’ investment in the characters. Speaking of the "game plan" for the sequels, the 68-year-old added, "We know exactly what we’re doing. We know what these movies are gonna be. We just have to go through the process of getting them done. So ideally two years from now, 'Avatar 3' comes out, ideally maybe three years after that 'Avatar 4' comes out, and then ideally maybe in a couple of years after that 'Avatar 5' comes out." Watch | 'Avatar The Way of Water' movie review: Visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes Revealing why he planned the sequels in the manner, Cameron said, "So we won’t be away from the marketplace, so we’ll have that sense of a persistent world, an ongoing story that I think people want. If they’re gonna invest in these characters, if they’re gonna invest in this world, we want to give it to them at a regular cadence. That was the game plan. And that’s why one of the reasons we were gone so long." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

James Cameron reveals 'game plan' for 'Avatar' sequels

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<p>Filmmaker James Cameron admitted that he 'mourns' the projects that had to be shelved in order to make the 'Avatar: The Way Of Water'. The film has been declared a global blockbuster and Cameron regrets to have sidelined other projects for the sake of the franchise.&nbsp;<br />
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The 'Titanic' director was questioned in an interview with the Empire magazine whether he felt bad for being unable to tell all stories he wanted to because 'Avatar' took most of his time."......the world of Avatar is so sprawling that I can tell most of the stories I want to tell within it and try many of the stylistic techniques that I hope to explore. And secondly, yes... our time as artists is finite. I will always mourn some of the stories that I don`t get to make," Deadline quoted Cameron as saying.<br />
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However, Cameron admitted that he found "great satisfaction when other directors want to explore some of my ideas like Kathryn Bigelow did with 'Strange Days', and Robert Rodriguez did when I passed him the baton on 'Alita: Battle Angel'. I look forward to more collaborations in the future with directors I admire".<br />
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Earlier, the Canadian director revealed that he had 'cut about 10 minutes'&nbsp;of 'Avatar: The Way of Water'&nbsp;to Variety."I wanted to get rid of some of the ugliness, to find a balance between light and dark. You have to have conflict, of course. Violence and action are the same things, depending on how you look at them. This is the dilemma of every action filmmaker, and I`m known as an action filmmaker," Variety quoted Cameron.<br />
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Meanwhile, the 'Avatar' sequel has now crossed the 1 billion USD mark at the global box office, taking just 14 days to get there.With this, the James Cameron film has created a record for crossing this coveted milestone faster than any other movie released in 2022.As per Variety, only three films grossed more than 1 billion USD this year.&nbsp;<br />
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Other than the 'Avatar' sequel, the list includes 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Jurassic World Dominion', which reached the milestone in 31 days and more than four months respectively.'The Way of Water' is the fastest to gross this amount since 2021`s 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'.&nbsp;</p>


Filmmaker James Cameron admitted that he 'mourns' the projects that had to be shelved in order to make the 'Avatar: The Way Of Water'. The film has been declared a global blockbuster and Cameron regrets to have sidelined other projects for the sake of the franchise.

Filmmaker James Cameron admitted that he 'mourns' the projects that had to be shelved in order to make the 'Avatar: The Way Of Water'. The film has been declared a global blockbuster and Cameron regrets to have sidelined other projects for the sake of the franchise. The 'Titanic' director was questioned in an interview with the Empire magazine whether he felt bad for being unable to tell all stories he wanted to because 'Avatar' took most of his time."......the world of Avatar is so sprawling that I can tell most of the stories I want to tell within it and try many of the stylistic techniques that I hope to explore. And secondly, yes... our time as artists is finite. I will always mourn some of the stories that I don`t get to make," Deadline quoted Cameron as saying. However, Cameron admitted that he found "great satisfaction when other directors want to explore some of my ideas like Kathryn Bigelow did with 'Strange Days', and Robert Rodriguez did when I passed him the baton on 'Alita: Battle Angel'. I look forward to more collaborations in the future with directors I admire". Earlier, the Canadian director revealed that he had 'cut about 10 minutes' of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' to Variety."I wanted to get rid of some of the ugliness, to find a balance between light and dark. You have to have conflict, of course. Violence and action are the same things, depending on how you look at them. This is the dilemma of every action filmmaker, and I`m known as an action filmmaker," Variety quoted Cameron. Meanwhile, the 'Avatar' sequel has now crossed the 1 billion USD mark at the global box office, taking just 14 days to get there.With this, the James Cameron film has created a record for crossing this coveted milestone faster than any other movie released in 2022.As per Variety, only three films grossed more than 1 billion USD this year. Other than the 'Avatar' sequel, the list includes 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Jurassic World Dominion', which reached the milestone in 31 days and more than four months respectively.'The Way of Water' is the fastest to gross this amount since 2021`s 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'.

James Cameron regrets shelving other projects due to 'Avatar' franchise

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654">'Avatar: The Way of Water' </a></strong>is currently by far the biggest film in the world. It recently <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-crosses-900-million-worldwide-but-will-james-camerons-sequel-surpass-original-546980">surpassed the $900 million mark</a></strong> and with no major competition for at least a month more, it will sail through untroubled waters for quite some time. 'The Way of Water' is the first of four sequels to 2009's 'Avatar'. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana return in the roles of Jake and Neytiri, respectively. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return, while Sigourney Weaver, who played Grace Augustine in the original, essays a different role.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film's director James Cameron has directed some of the finest science-fiction movies, including 'Aliens', two 'Terminator' movies, 'The Abyss' and of course the 'Avatar' franchise. He has said in a recent interview that he would not necessarily make some of those movies if he were working today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking to Esquire Middle-east, he said, “I look back on some films that I’ve made, and I don’t know if I would want to make that film now. I don’t know if I would want to fetishize the gun, like I did on a couple of Terminator movies 30+ years ago, in our current world. What’s happening with guns in our society turns my stomach."</p>

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<p>He added, “I’m happy to be living in New Zealand where they just banned all assault rifles two weeks after that horrific mosque shooting a couple of years ago."</p>

<p>Cameron also revealed that he cut 10 minutes of action scenes from 'The Way of Water' that included gunplay. “I actually cut about 10 minutes of the movie targeting gunplay action. I wanted to get rid of some of the ugliness, to find a balance between light and dark. You have to have conflict, of course. Violence and action are the same thing, depending on how you look at it. This is the dilemma of every action filmmaker, and I’m known as an action filmmaker,” said Cameron.</p>

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<p>The film received mostly positive reviews. WION's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."</p>

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'Avatar: The Way of Water' is currently by far the biggest film in the world. It recently surpassed the $900 million mark and with no major competition for at least a month more, it will sail through untroubled waters for quite some time.

'Avatar: The Way of Water' is currently by far the biggest film in the world. It recently surpassed the $900 million mark and with no major competition for at least a month more, it will sail through untroubled waters for quite some time. 'The Way of Water' is the first of four sequels to 2009's 'Avatar'. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana return in the roles of Jake and Neytiri, respectively. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return, while Sigourney Weaver, who played Grace Augustine in the original, essays a different role. The film's director James Cameron has directed some of the finest science-fiction movies, including 'Aliens', two 'Terminator' movies, 'The Abyss' and of course the 'Avatar' franchise. He has said in a recent interview that he would not necessarily make some of those movies if he were working today. While speaking to Esquire Middle-east, he said, “I look back on some films that I’ve made, and I don’t know if I would want to make that film now. I don’t know if I would want to fetishize the gun, like I did on a couple of Terminator movies 30+ years ago, in our current world. What’s happening with guns in our society turns my stomach." Also Read: Explained: Native Americans boycott James Cameron's 'horrible & racist' 'Avatar The Way of Water' He added, “I’m happy to be living in New Zealand where they just banned all assault rifles two weeks after that horrific mosque shooting a couple of years ago." Cameron also revealed that he cut 10 minutes of action scenes from 'The Way of Water' that included gunplay. “I actually cut about 10 minutes of the movie targeting gunplay action. I wanted to get rid of some of the ugliness, to find a balance between light and dark. You have to have conflict, of course. Violence and action are the same thing, depending on how you look at it. This is the dilemma of every action filmmaker, and I’m known as an action filmmaker,” said Cameron. Also Read: 'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron The film received mostly positive reviews. WION's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."

James Cameron cut 10 minutes of gun violence from 'Avatar 2': 'Wanted to get rid of some of the ugliness'

<p>James Cameron's <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654">'Avatar: The Way of Water' </a></strong>is absolutely rocking the box office and demolishing whatever little competition is coming its way. It is a hit around the world. It recently crossed the $900 million mark worldwide, after a theatrical run of just over 10 days. 'The Way of Water' is the first of four sequels to 2009's 'Avatar' and continues the story of the Sully family, which now includes Jake and Neytiri's children. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana return in the roles of Jake and Neytiri, respectively. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return, while Sigourney Weaver, Grace Augustine in the original, essays a different role.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film. In India, the film has grossed Rs 252.05 crore. The film is expected to eventually cross the lifetime haul of 'Avengers: Endgame' (Rs 373.22 crore), which is currently the biggest-ever Hollywood movie in India.</p>

<p>The film, like the original, is beset with accusations of racism due to the portrayal of the Na'vi, the blue-hued people of Pandora, the franchise's main setting, which is said to be similar to Native Americans and other indigenous peoples.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Yuè Begay, a Navajo artist, has taken Cameron to task recently. She called for a boycott against 'The Way of Water', accusing Cameron of 'blueface'. On Twitter, she wrote, "Do NOT watch Avatar: The Way of Water. Join natives and other indigenous groups around the world in boycotting this horrible &amp; racist film. Our cultures were appropriated in a harmful manner to satisfy some 🏳 man's saviour complex. No more Blueface! Lakota people are powerful!"</p>

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<p>The film received mostly positive reviews. WION's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."</p>

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is absolutely rocking the box office and demolishing whatever little competition is coming its way. It is a hit around the world.

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is absolutely rocking the box office and demolishing whatever little competition is coming its way. It is a hit around the world. It recently crossed the $900 million mark worldwide, after a theatrical run of just over 10 days. 'The Way of Water' is the first of four sequels to 2009's 'Avatar' and continues the story of the Sully family, which now includes Jake and Neytiri's children. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana return in the roles of Jake and Neytiri, respectively. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return, while Sigourney Weaver, Grace Augustine in the original, essays a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film. In India, the film has grossed Rs 252.05 crore. The film is expected to eventually cross the lifetime haul of 'Avengers: Endgame' (Rs 373.22 crore), which is currently the biggest-ever Hollywood movie in India. The film, like the original, is beset with accusations of racism due to the portrayal of the Na'vi, the blue-hued people of Pandora, the franchise's main setting, which is said to be similar to Native Americans and other indigenous peoples. Yuè Begay, a Navajo artist, has taken Cameron to task recently. She called for a boycott against 'The Way of Water', accusing Cameron of 'blueface'. On Twitter, she wrote, "Do NOT watch Avatar: The Way of Water. Join natives and other indigenous groups around the world in boycotting this horrible & racist film. Our cultures were appropriated in a harmful manner to satisfy some 🏳 man's saviour complex. No more Blueface! Lakota people are powerful!" Also Read: 'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron The film received mostly positive reviews. WION's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."

'Avatar: The Way of Water' crosses $900 million worldwide, but will James Cameron's sequel surpass original?

<p>James Cameron's <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654">'Avatar: The Way of Water' </a></strong>may have opened below expectations but it still has had a flying start at the box office. After a week of its release, the film has managed to cross the $600 million mark worldwide. At the time of writing, it has grossed $610 million (as per Box Office Mojo). That's not bad for a film that is a sequel to 'Avatar', a film that released 13 years ago. Clearly, Cameron's magic endures. And with the strong legs that his film inevitably will end up having and lack of notable competition for at least a couple more months, 'The Way of Water'&nbsp;should have smooth sailing. It has an astronomical budget of $350 to $460 million, so it does need those dollars.</p>

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<p>Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."</p>

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' may have opened below expectations but it still has had a flying start at the box office. After a week of its release, the film has managed to cross the $600 million mark worldwide.

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' may have opened below expectations but it still has had a flying start at the box office. After a week of its release, the film has managed to cross the $600 million mark worldwide. At the time of writing, it has grossed $610 million (as per Box Office Mojo). That's not bad for a film that is a sequel to 'Avatar', a film that released 13 years ago. Clearly, Cameron's magic endures. And with the strong legs that his film inevitably will end up having and lack of notable competition for at least a couple more months, 'The Way of Water' should have smooth sailing. It has an astronomical budget of $350 to $460 million, so it does need those dollars. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film. Also Read: Explained: Native Americans boycott James Cameron's 'horrible & racist' 'Avatar The Way of Water' Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls." Watch WION live here:

'Avatar The Way of Water' reaches another major box office milestone

<p>James Cameron's<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654"> 'Avatar: The Way of Water'</a></strong> is currently running in theatres and has crossed $500 million in less than a week. The film, which is a sequel to 2009's science fiction epic 'Avatar' will follow at least three more sequels. And interestingly, the third film is already filmed and Cameron has shot the first act of even the fourth film. Movies being shot simultaneously are not new. But Cameron had a very specific reason for his choice. 'The Way of Water' introduced many younger characters in the form of children of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Sigourney Weaver, Jack Champion, James Flatters, and Britain Dalton play the roles of Sully's true-born or adopted children. Apart from Weaver, who is 73, Cameron was apprehensive that the kids would grow up too fast, and would eventually outgrow the story if the production took too long.</p>

<p>Calling it the 'Stranger Things' effect, Cameron told Entertainment Weekly, "I love Stranger Things, but you get the Stranger Things effect where they're supposed to still be in high school, and they look like they're 27. Jack Champion shot up like a weed when we were with him. We shot with Jack when he was 14 and 15, almost up to 16. So we were shooting him over an 18-month period."</p>

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<p>He added, "I was imagining scenarios where we don't go back to work for a year and a half, and we're completely screwed because he's aged out, and then we have to go back and reshoot with another guy. It was like, 'Just hand me the shotgun.' But fortunately, it didn't work out that way. We were able to appeal to the New Zealand government to let in a small group of our key actors so that we could bring the production back."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, 'The Way of Water' has received mostly positive reviews. Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."</p>

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is currently running in theatres and has crossed $500 million in less than a week. The film, which is a sequel to 2009's science fiction epic 'Avatar' will follow at least three more sequels.

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is currently running in theatres and has crossed $500 million in less than a week. The film, which is a sequel to 2009's science fiction epic 'Avatar' will follow at least three more sequels. And interestingly, the third film is already filmed and Cameron has shot the first act of even the fourth film. Movies being shot simultaneously are not new. But Cameron had a very specific reason for his choice. 'The Way of Water' introduced many younger characters in the form of children of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Sigourney Weaver, Jack Champion, James Flatters, and Britain Dalton play the roles of Sully's true-born or adopted children. Apart from Weaver, who is 73, Cameron was apprehensive that the kids would grow up too fast, and would eventually outgrow the story if the production took too long. Calling it the 'Stranger Things' effect, Cameron told Entertainment Weekly, "I love Stranger Things, but you get the Stranger Things effect where they're supposed to still be in high school, and they look like they're 27. Jack Champion shot up like a weed when we were with him. We shot with Jack when he was 14 and 15, almost up to 16. So we were shooting him over an 18-month period." Also Read: Explained: Native Americans boycott James Cameron's 'horrible & racist' 'Avatar The Way of Water' He added, "I was imagining scenarios where we don't go back to work for a year and a half, and we're completely screwed because he's aged out, and then we have to go back and reshoot with another guy. It was like, 'Just hand me the shotgun.' But fortunately, it didn't work out that way. We were able to appeal to the New Zealand government to let in a small group of our key actors so that we could bring the production back." Meanwhile, 'The Way of Water' has received mostly positive reviews. Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls." Watch WION live here:

James Cameron shot 'Avatar' 2 and 3 together to evade 'Stranger Things' effect: 'They look like they're 27'

<p>James Cameron's science-fiction action-adventure epic <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654">'Avatar: The Way of Water' </a></strong>is by far the biggest film in the world right now. It has in less than a week's time surpassed the $500 million mark, an impressive sum for a sequel to a film that came out 13 years ago. Well, that is Cameron's magic. The filmmaker is not just the best crafter of spectacle in the business, he is also a canny marketer, spouting deliberately controversial statements to keep himself and his projects in online and media discourse. However, the film, much like the original, has attracted criticism from Native Americans, the Maori, other indigenous peoples around the world, and social activists. They — among other things — accuse Cameron of the 'White Saviour Complex'.</p>

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<h2>What is 'Avatar' all about?</h2>

<p>'Avatar' and its recently released sequel, are science-fiction films with adventure and fantasy elements. It's 2154. The story is set on Pandora, a habitable moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system. The lush, verdant world is home to the Na'vi, a blue-hued, tall, and lithe people who have an intimate connection with the natural world. Even their deity — Eywa — is a personification of nature. A powerful organisation called the Resources Development Administration with a monopoly on resources on Pandora runs things on the world, with permission from the &nbsp;Interplanetary Commerce Administration in perpetuity.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chief among the said resources is a mineral called Unobtanium, a transparent name as Pandora is its only known source. Unobtanium helps run the rapid transit system developed by RDA that spans the whole globe back on earth. The trouble is, vast deposits of Unobtanium lie beneath the Home Tree, a skyscraper-sized tree whose huge branches are home to the Omaticaya clan, for whom it is also sacred.</p>

<p>Our hero is Sam Worthington's paraplegic marine Jake Sully who is invited by the RDA to replace his twin brother as an Avatar. Avatars are specially built bodies made to resemble the Na'vi. They can be remotely controlled by a human and are supposed to help the RDA infiltrate the Omaticaya clan and somehow urge them to move from the Home Tree. The other option is an all-out assault from RDA's private military.</p>

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<p>Sully, initially doing whatever he is told, falls in love with the Omaticaya chief's daughter Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and then the simple, peace-loving ways of the Na'vi. He and other sympathetic humans side with the Na'vi in the final battle against the RDA, who are defeated and sent back to earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the sequel, the humans, including old foes in new skins, are back with a vengeance, and Jake and Neytiri, who have children to take care of now, flee and find shelter with the Reef People, who unlike the Omaticaya have amphibious qualities. Eventually, Avatars, inhabited by soldiers in employ of the RDa, attack and the Na'vi win again.</p>

<p>Is 'Avatar' franchise just tells a story or is there a deeper meaning?</p>

<p>No. If it isn't obvious until now... 'Avatar' movies and by extension the franchise as a whole are meant to be a thinly-veiled metaphor for the genocide and repression Europeans inflicted on Native Americans as well as indigenous populations in Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere. It isn't even subtle. Like the Na'vi, many of these tribes practiced Animism and held nature in particular reverence. They use bows and arrows, wear feathers in their hair, and war paint on their faces.</p>

<p>Eywa is nothing other than the spiritual power that animates animals, trees, and every living thing worshipped by many native peoples around the world.</p>

<p>Cameron has not been shy about what he's saying through these movies. In 2021, he admitted the unsubtlety of the metaphor underpinning this story. As per Business Insider, he said back in 2012, "Avatar is a science fiction retelling of the history of North and South America in the early colonial period. Avatar very pointedly made reference to the colonial period in the Americas, with all its conflict and bloodshed between the military aggressors from Europe and the indigenous peoples. Europe equals Earth. The native Americans are the Na’vi. It’s not meant to be subtle.”</p>

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<h2>So why is so much criticism levelled at Cameron?</h2>

<p>Highlighting injustices done to the indigenous peoples by the hands of Europeans in a blockbuster cinema has to be a good thing, right? Right? Well, yes and no. But it's all too simplistic and sweeping. The films' main message appears to be something like "racism and greed are bad. Stay close to nature. Oh, and beware of the perils of technology". And? Yes, the natural world should be preserved, or we are doomed. Yes, the rights of the indigenous should never have been infringed. Their land should never have been stolen. But we all knew that already, didn't we?</p>

<p>Beyond that, there is something worse. The phrase 'white guilt' is frequently used in connection with 'Avatar', and for good reason. It is like Cameron regrets what people of European origin did to the natives, and wishes to project his guilt onto the world through half-billion-dollar movies. The film did not need Jake at all. A native Na'vi could have been made the hero of the rebellion against the humans, and that would not have changed the main story at all. But of course, a white guy had to be inserted to serve as a "perspective" and it is ultimately he who leads the battle — despite being one among the Na'vi for only a few months. This, critics allege, white guilt fantasy.</p>

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<p>Both films have also been accused of cultural appropriation, considering the cultural features the Na'vi and Native Americans share. In 'The Way of Water', it was even more blatant, with the culture of the Metkayina Clan closely resembling the Maori, the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand.</p>

<p>If all that was not enough, in 2010 Cameron said something that did not exactly help his cause. He had been protesting against the building of the giant Belo Monte hydroelectric dam in the Amazon. The dam's construction threatened the way of life of the Brazilian Xingu people. While speaking to The Guardian, he said, “A real-life Avatar confrontation is in progress. I felt like I was 130 years back in time watching what the Lakota Sioux might have been saying at a point when they were being pushed and they were being killed and they were being asked to displace and they were being given some form of compensation. This was a driving force for me in the writing of Avatar – I couldn’t help but think that if they [the Lakota Sioux] had had a time-window and they could see the future… and they could see their kids committing suicide at the highest suicide rates in the nation… because they were hopeless and they were a dead-end society – which is what is happening now – they would have fought a lot harder.”</p>

<p>Many took that to mean that he was suggesting that the Lakota should have their colonisers harder. Ouch.</p>

<h2>What exactly are the critics saying?</h2>

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<p>Yuè Begay, a Navajo artist, has taken Cameron to task recently, and she has been most eloquent with respect to the sequel. She called for a boycott against 'The Way of Water', accusing Cameron of 'blueface'. On Twitter, she wrote, "Do NOT watch Avatar: The Way of Water. Join Natives &amp; other Indigenous groups around the world in boycotting this horrible &amp; racist film. Our cultures were appropriated in a harmful manner to satisfy some 🏳 man's savior complex. No more Blueface! Lakota people are powerful!"</p>

<p>In an open letter, she wrote, "This is unacceptable! Black and Indigenous people are more than enough to play aliens based on us. We should’ve been the ones whose faces and voices appeared on the screen. We are the experts in portraying our hurt, suffering, and more importantly, our resilience.</p>

<p>My Lakota relatives were one of the most powerful people the United States came across. They did fight. They won. Their ancestors would be proud of their descendants for thriving, living, and just existing with their culture intact. But you do not show that in your films. Instead, you choose to show or glorify colonialism. White people being aliens based on actual Indigenous people. That’s colonialism. That’s colonization.</p>

<p>Make it right. Hire us! Hire our experts in your writing rooms, as your consultants, as your talent, and as your leaders. Stop trying to lead. You are NOT our leader. You are an outsider. A guest to our lands and culture. Act like it.”<br />
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James Cameron's science-fiction action-adventure epic 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is by far the biggest film in the world right now. It has in less than a week's time surpassed the $500 million mark, an impressive sum for a sequel to a film that came out 13 years ago.

James Cameron's science-fiction action-adventure epic 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is by far the biggest film in the world right now. It has in less than a week's time surpassed the $500 million mark, an impressive sum for a sequel to a film that came out 13 years ago. Well, that is Cameron's magic. The filmmaker is not just the best crafter of spectacle in the business, he is also a canny marketer, spouting deliberately controversial statements to keep himself and his projects in online and media discourse. However, the film, much like the original, has attracted criticism from Native Americans, the Maori, other indigenous peoples around the world, and social activists. They — among other things — accuse Cameron of the 'White Saviour Complex'. What is 'Avatar' all about? 'Avatar' and its recently released sequel, are science-fiction films with adventure and fantasy elements. It's 2154. The story is set on Pandora, a habitable moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system. The lush, verdant world is home to the Na'vi, a blue-hued, tall, and lithe people who have an intimate connection with the natural world. Even their deity — Eywa — is a personification of nature. A powerful organisation called the Resources Development Administration with a monopoly on resources on Pandora runs things on the world, with permission from the Interplanetary Commerce Administration in perpetuity. Also Read: 'Avatar 2' box office: James Cameron film helps Disney cross $4 billion in 2022 Chief among the said resources is a mineral called Unobtanium, a transparent name as Pandora is its only known source. Unobtanium helps run the rapid transit system developed by RDA that spans the whole globe back on earth. The trouble is, vast deposits of Unobtanium lie beneath the Home Tree, a skyscraper-sized tree whose huge branches are home to the Omaticaya clan, for whom it is also sacred. Our hero is Sam Worthington's paraplegic marine Jake Sully who is invited by the RDA to replace his twin brother as an Avatar. Avatars are specially built bodies made to resemble the Na'vi. They can be remotely controlled by a human and are supposed to help the RDA infiltrate the Omaticaya clan and somehow urge them to move from the Home Tree. The other option is an all-out assault from RDA's private military. Sully, initially doing whatever he is told, falls in love with the Omaticaya chief's daughter Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and then the simple, peace-loving ways of the Na'vi. He and other sympathetic humans side with the Na'vi in the final battle against the RDA, who are defeated and sent back to earth. In the sequel, the humans, including old foes in new skins, are back with a vengeance, and Jake and Neytiri, who have children to take care of now, flee and find shelter with the Reef People, who unlike the Omaticaya have amphibious qualities. Eventually, Avatars, inhabited by soldiers in employ of the RDa, attack and the Na'vi win again. Is 'Avatar' franchise just tells a story or is there a deeper meaning? No. If it isn't obvious until now... 'Avatar' movies and by extension the franchise as a whole are meant to be a thinly-veiled metaphor for the genocide and repression Europeans inflicted on Native Americans as well as indigenous populations in Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere. It isn't even subtle. Like the Na'vi, many of these tribes practiced Animism and held nature in particular reverence. They use bows and arrows, wear feathers in their hair, and war paint on their faces. Eywa is nothing other than the spiritual power that animates animals, trees, and every living thing worshipped by many native peoples around the world. Cameron has not been shy about what he's saying through these movies. In 2021, he admitted the unsubtlety of the metaphor underpinning this story. As per Business Insider, he said back in 2012, "Avatar is a science fiction retelling of the history of North and South America in the early colonial period. Avatar very pointedly made reference to the colonial period in the Americas, with all its conflict and bloodshed between the military aggressors from Europe and the indigenous peoples. Europe equals Earth. The native Americans are the Na’vi. It’s not meant to be subtle.” So why is so much criticism levelled at Cameron? Highlighting injustices done to the indigenous peoples by the hands of Europeans in a blockbuster cinema has to be a good thing, right? Right? Well, yes and no. But it's all too simplistic and sweeping. The films' main message appears to be something like "racism and greed are bad. Stay close to nature. Oh, and beware of the perils of technology". And? Yes, the natural world should be preserved, or we are doomed. Yes, the rights of the indigenous should never have been infringed. Their land should never have been stolen. But we all knew that already, didn't we? Beyond that, there is something worse. The phrase 'white guilt' is frequently used in connection with 'Avatar', and for good reason. It is like Cameron regrets what people of European origin did to the natives, and wishes to project his guilt onto the world through half-billion-dollar movies. The film did not need Jake at all. A native Na'vi could have been made the hero of the rebellion against the humans, and that would not have changed the main story at all. But of course, a white guy had to be inserted to serve as a "perspective" and it is ultimately he who leads the battle — despite being one among the Na'vi for only a few months. This, critics allege, white guilt fantasy. Both films have also been accused of cultural appropriation, considering the cultural features the Na'vi and Native Americans share. In 'The Way of Water', it was even more blatant, with the culture of the Metkayina Clan closely resembling the Maori, the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand. If all that was not enough, in 2010 Cameron said something that did not exactly help his cause. He had been protesting against the building of the giant Belo Monte hydroelectric dam in the Amazon. The dam's construction threatened the way of life of the Brazilian Xingu people. While speaking to The Guardian, he said, “A real-life Avatar confrontation is in progress. I felt like I was 130 years back in time watching what the Lakota Sioux might have been saying at a point when they were being pushed and they were being killed and they were being asked to displace and they were being given some form of compensation. This was a driving force for me in the writing of Avatar – I couldn’t help but think that if they [the Lakota Sioux] had had a time-window and they could see the future… and they could see their kids committing suicide at the highest suicide rates in the nation… because they were hopeless and they were a dead-end society – which is what is happening now – they would have fought a lot harder.” Many took that to mean that he was suggesting that the Lakota should have their colonisers harder. Ouch. What exactly are the critics saying? Do NOT watch Avatar: The Way of Water Join Natives & other Indigenous groups around the world in boycotting this horrible & racist film. Our cultures were appropriated in a harmful manner to satisfy some 🏳 man's savior complex. No more Blueface! Lakota people are powerful! pic.twitter.com/NmHVU565u3 — 🌽Asdzáá Tłʼéé honaaʼéí🌽(She/Her)🌽 (@asdza_tlehonaei) December 18, 2022 × Yuè Begay, a Navajo artist, has taken Cameron to task recently, and she has been most eloquent with respect to the sequel. She called for a boycott against 'The Way of Water', accusing Cameron of 'blueface'. On Twitter, she wrote, "Do NOT watch Avatar: The Way of Water. Join Natives & other Indigenous groups around the world in boycotting this horrible & racist film. Our cultures were appropriated in a harmful manner to satisfy some 🏳 man's savior complex. No more Blueface! Lakota people are powerful!" In an open letter, she wrote, "This is unacceptable! Black and Indigenous people are more than enough to play aliens based on us. We should’ve been the ones whose faces and voices appeared on the screen. We are the experts in portraying our hurt, suffering, and more importantly, our resilience. My Lakota relatives were one of the most powerful people the United States came across. They did fight. They won. Their ancestors would be proud of their descendants for thriving, living, and just existing with their culture intact. But you do not show that in your films. Instead, you choose to show or glorify colonialism. White people being aliens based on actual Indigenous people. That’s colonialism. That’s colonization. Make it right. Hire us! Hire our experts in your writing rooms, as your consultants, as your talent, and as your leaders. Stop trying to lead. You are NOT our leader. You are an outsider. A guest to our lands and culture. Act like it.” Watch WION live here:

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<p>James Cameron's science fiction epic<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654"> 'Avatar The Way of Water'</a></strong> is inching close to the $500 million mark. As per Box Office Mojo, the film has grossed $497 million. The sequel to 2009's 'Avatar', the film is the first of the four purported sequels and continues the story of the Sullys as they flee the retaliation of the earthlings after their defeat at the end of the first film. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film.</p>

<p>'The Way of Water' has an astronomical budget of $350 to 460 million, so it will have to continue its performance at the ticket window for the foreseeable future. Like the original, the film is expected to have strong legs that should help it carry to February.</p>

<p>Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."</p>

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James Cameron's science fiction epic 'Avatar The Way of Water' is inching close to the $500 million mark. As per Box Office Mojo, the film has grossed $497 million.

James Cameron's science fiction epic 'Avatar The Way of Water' is inching close to the $500 million mark. As per Box Office Mojo, the film has grossed $497 million. The sequel to 2009's 'Avatar', the film is the first of the four purported sequels and continues the story of the Sullys as they flee the retaliation of the earthlings after their defeat at the end of the first film. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles. Sigourney Weaver also returns, but in a different role. Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement join the franchise with this film. 'The Way of Water' has an astronomical budget of $350 to 460 million, so it will have to continue its performance at the ticket window for the foreseeable future. Like the original, the film is expected to have strong legs that should help it carry to February. Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls." Watch WION live here:

'Avatar The Way of Water' nears $500 million at the global box office

<p>James Cameron's latest <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654">'Avatar The Way of Water'</a></strong> is doing great business worldwide to absolutely nobody's surprise. The film has grossed $441 million until now globally, as per Box Office Mojo. In India, as well, the film, is smashing box office records. As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has Rs 129 crore until now. 'The Way of Water' has an astronomical budget of $350 to 460 million, so it will have to continue its performance at the ticket window for the foreseeable future. That it released in December should work in its favour. Big December movies do tend to have strong legs.</p>

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<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' continues the story of the Sully family as they face a new threat on Pandora. It 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>Cameron has also penned the script with Josh Friedman.</p>

<p>Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls."</p>

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James Cameron's latest 'Avatar The Way of Water' is doing great business worldwide to absolutely nobody's surprise. The film has grossed $441 million until now globally, as per Box Office Mojo.

James Cameron's latest 'Avatar The Way of Water' is doing great business worldwide to absolutely nobody's surprise. The film has grossed $441 million until now globally, as per Box Office Mojo. In India, as well, the film, is smashing box office records. As per trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has Rs 129 crore until now. 'The Way of Water' has an astronomical budget of $350 to 460 million, so it will have to continue its performance at the ticket window for the foreseeable future. That it released in December should work in its favour. Big December movies do tend to have strong legs. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' continues the story of the Sully family as they face a new threat on Pandora. It 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. Cameron has also penned the script with Josh Friedman. Wion's review of the film read, "Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls." Watch WION live here:

'Avatar The Way of Water' box office: James Cameron' sci-fi epic soars to new heights

<p>People love to have contrary opinions, particularly in regard to pop culture. Saying something not in line with what is called "popular opinion" inevitably invites debate, or outrage. To paraphrase a crude saying, opinions are like a certain body orifice, everybody's got one. So yes, people love to spout opinions about things they think they know something about, and in the age of social media, there is a veritable cacophony of differing perspectives. Everybody is certainly entitled to whatever view they hold. The thing I take exception to is when there are hordes of people disliking something simply because it is too popular.</p>

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<p>We all have met such people, haven't we? Those hipsters. They just don't sport big, shaggy beards, and wear trendy clothes. They hate popular stuff, and mostly for the very reason that too many people are aware of that popualr stuff. Consider 'Harry Potter', or any of the Marvel or DC superhero movies. They would rather casually slip the names of ridiculously obscure movies/shows/and novels in conversation, usually along the lines of "Oh you like this? Really? It's just okay/it sucks. Have you heard of *insert title*. You should watch/read thatinstead."</p>

<p>James Cameron's romance-disaster epic 'Titanic', this scribe feels, has been one movie that has long been a victim of this trend. When it released in 1997, it absolutely demolished the box office and made every other film that had come out that year insignificant by the amount of the pre and after-release discourse — positive or negative — it was surrounded by. To make matters worse — for the hipsters, I mean — it swept the Academy Awards with a record-breaking 11 wins (it is currently tied with 'Ben-Hur' and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' for most Oscars per ceremony).</p>

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<p>The film dramatised the 1912 sinking of the HMS Titanic. The passenger liner, the largest afloat ship at the time and said to be unsinkable, collided with an iceberg in North Atlantic Ocean during its maiden voyage from UK's Southampton to New York, and sank. Somewhere between 1400 to 1600 people lost their lives.</p>

<p>For many Indians, at least those I know of, 'Titanic' was the first "English" (an Indianism, meaning a movie in the English language, not one that was produced in Old Blighty) movie they saw.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And now, it has seemingly become too popular to love.</p>

<p>The truth is, 'Titanic' rules. Even after a quarter of a century, unbelievably, it still boasts of a scale that was unrivalled then, and still impresses now. The visual effects and special effects fused seamlessly with practical effects. Cameron, ever an obsessive perfectionist, meticulously and painstakingly recreated the interior and exterior of the doomed HMS Titanic right down to individual wallpaper. Fresh of the success of 'True Lies' and known to be the director of two 'Terminator' movies, Cameron was in demand, to say the least, and the executives at 20th Century Fox concurred.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The attention to detail was, and remains, exquisite. The visuals have not only stood the test of time, but actually feel something out of the 2010s. (I am saying all that as somebody who saw the movie a couple of days ago, so I feel my opinion is not coloured by nostalgia.)</p>

<p>Cameron has many faults, two of them being simplistic storylines and surface-level characterisations, but no filmmaker can rival him when it comes to pure spectacle.</p>

<p>However, it is the central love story between Rose (Kate Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) that makes me return to this movie again and again. Cameron saw the relationship as the heart, the crux of the movie, that will help the audience relate to the century-old tragedy. Otherwise, who cares about the deaths of 1500-odd people a hundred or so years ago? The framing technique had an old Rose recounting the events leading up to the sinking of the ship. This helped give a sense of poignancy and longing to the intervening years after the sinking, and how she first really fell in love.</p>

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<p>Betrothed to Billy Zane's Caledon Hockley, a snobbish heir to a steel fortune, Kate yearns for freedom from the stifling mores of the high classes in the early 20th century. Her mother Ruth DeWitt Bukater (Frances Fisher) believes that is best for her daughter, considering how little money her father left them. On Titanic, the greatest of ships, Kate finds not only the true love of her life, a young, poor free-spirited artist who won the ticket to New York in gambling but also her freedom. Of course, the story ends in a tragedy. Cameron, after all, had pitched the movie as "Romeo and Juliet on the Titanic."&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are moments in 'Titanic' that have likely never will lose their impact. Bernard Hill's stoic Captain Edward John Smith, choosing to disappear beneath the waves with his ship rather than face ignominy and failure. A band of musicians joyously book-ending the sinking with a performance of "Nearer, My God, to Thee". Rose casually stripping herself nude before Jack so he could draw a sketch of her, her first taste of sexual freedom. Jack shouting "I'm the king of the world!" at the top of his lungs. And not to mention the scene that launched a thousand pre-wedding shoots, the ‘I’m flying!’ scene in which Jack and Rose share their first kiss.</p>

<p>So hipsters? Lay down your cynicism, please. And actually watch the film. 'Titanic' is still a majestically mounted, romantic, grandiose epic.</p>

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People love to have contrary opinions, particularly in regard to pop culture. Saying something not in line with what is called "popular opinion" inevitably invites debate, or outrage.

People love to have contrary opinions, particularly in regard to pop culture. Saying something not in line with what is called "popular opinion" inevitably invites debate, or outrage. To paraphrase a crude saying, opinions are like a certain body orifice, everybody's got one. So yes, people love to spout opinions about things they think they know something about, and in the age of social media, there is a veritable cacophony of differing perspectives. Everybody is certainly entitled to whatever view they hold. The thing I take exception to is when there are hordes of people disliking something simply because it is too popular. We all have met such people, haven't we? Those hipsters. They just don't sport big, shaggy beards, and wear trendy clothes. They hate popular stuff, and mostly for the very reason that too many people are aware of that popualr stuff. Consider 'Harry Potter', or any of the Marvel or DC superhero movies. They would rather casually slip the names of ridiculously obscure movies/shows/and novels in conversation, usually along the lines of "Oh you like this? Really? It's just okay/it sucks. Have you heard of *insert title*. You should watch/read thatinstead." James Cameron's romance-disaster epic 'Titanic', this scribe feels, has been one movie that has long been a victim of this trend. When it released in 1997, it absolutely demolished the box office and made every other film that had come out that year insignificant by the amount of the pre and after-release discourse — positive or negative — it was surrounded by. To make matters worse — for the hipsters, I mean — it swept the Academy Awards with a record-breaking 11 wins (it is currently tied with 'Ben-Hur' and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' for most Oscars per ceremony). The film dramatised the 1912 sinking of the HMS Titanic. The passenger liner, the largest afloat ship at the time and said to be unsinkable, collided with an iceberg in North Atlantic Ocean during its maiden voyage from UK's Southampton to New York, and sank. Somewhere between 1400 to 1600 people lost their lives. For many Indians, at least those I know of, 'Titanic' was the first "English" (an Indianism, meaning a movie in the English language, not one that was produced in Old Blighty) movie they saw. And now, it has seemingly become too popular to love. The truth is, 'Titanic' rules. Even after a quarter of a century, unbelievably, it still boasts of a scale that was unrivalled then, and still impresses now. The visual effects and special effects fused seamlessly with practical effects. Cameron, ever an obsessive perfectionist, meticulously and painstakingly recreated the interior and exterior of the doomed HMS Titanic right down to individual wallpaper. Fresh of the success of 'True Lies' and known to be the director of two 'Terminator' movies, Cameron was in demand, to say the least, and the executives at 20th Century Fox concurred. The attention to detail was, and remains, exquisite. The visuals have not only stood the test of time, but actually feel something out of the 2010s. (I am saying all that as somebody who saw the movie a couple of days ago, so I feel my opinion is not coloured by nostalgia.) Cameron has many faults, two of them being simplistic storylines and surface-level characterisations, but no filmmaker can rival him when it comes to pure spectacle. However, it is the central love story between Rose (Kate Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) that makes me return to this movie again and again. Cameron saw the relationship as the heart, the crux of the movie, that will help the audience relate to the century-old tragedy. Otherwise, who cares about the deaths of 1500-odd people a hundred or so years ago? The framing technique had an old Rose recounting the events leading up to the sinking of the ship. This helped give a sense of poignancy and longing to the intervening years after the sinking, and how she first really fell in love. Betrothed to Billy Zane's Caledon Hockley, a snobbish heir to a steel fortune, Kate yearns for freedom from the stifling mores of the high classes in the early 20th century. Her mother Ruth DeWitt Bukater (Frances Fisher) believes that is best for her daughter, considering how little money her father left them. On Titanic, the greatest of ships, Kate finds not only the true love of her life, a young, poor free-spirited artist who won the ticket to New York in gambling but also her freedom. Of course, the story ends in a tragedy. Cameron, after all, had pitched the movie as "Romeo and Juliet on the Titanic." There are moments in 'Titanic' that have likely never will lose their impact. Bernard Hill's stoic Captain Edward John Smith, choosing to disappear beneath the waves with his ship rather than face ignominy and failure. A band of musicians joyously book-ending the sinking with a performance of "Nearer, My God, to Thee". Rose casually stripping herself nude before Jack so he could draw a sketch of her, her first taste of sexual freedom. Jack shouting "I'm the king of the world!" at the top of his lungs. And not to mention the scene that launched a thousand pre-wedding shoots, the ‘I’m flying!’ scene in which Jack and Rose share their first kiss. So hipsters? Lay down your cynicism, please. And actually watch the film. 'Titanic' is still a majestically mounted, romantic, grandiose epic. Watch WION live here:

'Titanic' at 25: You're wrong, hipsters. James Cameron's romance disaster epic still rules

<p>James Cameron is not very happy with the whole Matt Damon episode. We are talking of Matt Damon revealing that he regrets rejecting ‘Avatar’ as he had other engagements at the time and lost on a lot of money. Matt turned down a role in the James Cameron film even though the director offered him 10% of the film’s box office profits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Avatar’ went on to gross over $2 billion worldwide and become the highest-grossing movie of all time (unadjusted for inflation). This would mean that Matt Damon would have earned about $250 million and plus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Matt spoke of rejecting Avatar, he said, “I will go down in history. You will never meet an actor who turned down more money.”</p>

<p>James Cameron was thus asked for his comment on Matt’s statement. The director laughed and said, “He’s beating himself up over this. And I really think you know, ‘Matt you’re kind of like one of the biggest movie stars in the world, get over it.’ But he had to do another ‘Bourne’ film which was on his runway and there was nothing we could do about that. So he had to regretfully decline.”</p>

<p>Matt Damon had turned down Avatar at the time as he was finishing up his ‘Bourne’ action trilogy with director Paul Greengrass.&nbsp;</p>


James Cameron is not very happy with the whole Matt Damon episode. We are talking of Matt Damon revealing that he regrets rejecting ‘Avatar’ as he had other engagements at the time and lost on a lot of money.

James Cameron is not very happy with the whole Matt Damon episode. We are talking of Matt Damon revealing that he regrets rejecting ‘Avatar’ as he had other engagements at the time and lost on a lot of money. Matt turned down a role in the James Cameron film even though the director offered him 10% of the film’s box office profits. ‘Avatar’ went on to gross over $2 billion worldwide and become the highest-grossing movie of all time (unadjusted for inflation). This would mean that Matt Damon would have earned about $250 million and plus. When Matt spoke of rejecting Avatar, he said, “I will go down in history. You will never meet an actor who turned down more money.” James Cameron was thus asked for his comment on Matt’s statement. The director laughed and said, “He’s beating himself up over this. And I really think you know, ‘Matt you’re kind of like one of the biggest movie stars in the world, get over it.’ But he had to do another ‘Bourne’ film which was on his runway and there was nothing we could do about that. So he had to regretfully decline.” Matt Damon had turned down Avatar at the time as he was finishing up his ‘Bourne’ action trilogy with director Paul Greengrass.

'Avatar' director tells Matt Damon 'get over it' on him losing money on saying no to film

<p>In 2009, Director James Cameron's sci-fi film 'Avatar'&nbsp;was released in theatres and shattered all box office records. The film that introduced the epic world of Pandora is still one of the highest-grossing movies. A decade later, Cameron is back with a sequel, 'Avatar: The Way of Water.' The film made with a mega-budget has been made with more high-end technology to create a more magnificent and visually gorgeous film.<br />
<br />
The film is out and has been raking in rave reviews from the audience, who&nbsp;has been praising Camero's yet another visual masterpiece, with many calling the sequel worth the wait.<br />
<br />
As per Variety, the film opened with $53 million from 4,202 locations, a figure that includes $17 million from Thursday previews.<br />
<br />
However, the film has grossed $127.1 million from the overseas market.</p>

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<p>The sequel's $77 million domestic debut is far more than the first 'Avatar,'&nbsp;which landed in theatres in December 2009 and earned $26.7 million.<br />
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The film went on to make history and is still one of the top-grossing films of all time with more than $2 billion in earnings.<br />
The sequel is also having a good run in India. As per Taran Adarsh, the film has earned Rs 41 cr+ plus at the box office and has become the 2nd biggest Hollywood opener in India after 'Avengers Endgame' (₹ 53.10 cr).<br />
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WION's film critic Kshitij Mohan Rawat called 'The Way of Water'&nbsp;an "astonishingly good-looking movie" in his review.<br />
Let’s get this out of the way: "The Way of Water" is an astoundingly good-looking movie. That shouldn’t be a surprise, considering how pretty the original was. It is gorgeous in a cinematic, dynamic way. The new, amazingly detailed locales will take your breath away. It sounds weird when I say this, but despite being so beautiful, the film manages to be subtle. The visual elements seamlessly blend into one another, and the film encourages one to forget everything you are looking at was created on computers. In a few shots, particularly in the water, I am certain Cameron was showing off. And indeed, my jaw was hanging limply, wondering how in the world he did it. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654">Read the full review here.</a></p>

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In 2009, Director James Cameron's sci-fi film 'Avatar' was released in theatres and shattered all box office records. The film that introduced the epic world of Pandora is still one of the highest-grossing movies.

In 2009, Director James Cameron's sci-fi film 'Avatar' was released in theatres and shattered all box office records. The film that introduced the epic world of Pandora is still one of the highest-grossing movies. A decade later, Cameron is back with a sequel, 'Avatar: The Way of Water.' The film made with a mega-budget has been made with more high-end technology to create a more magnificent and visually gorgeous film. The film is out and has been raking in rave reviews from the audience, who has been praising Camero's yet another visual masterpiece, with many calling the sequel worth the wait. As per Variety, the film opened with $53 million from 4,202 locations, a figure that includes $17 million from Thursday previews. However, the film has grossed $127.1 million from the overseas market. The sequel's $77 million domestic debut is far more than the first 'Avatar,' which landed in theatres in December 2009 and earned $26.7 million. The film went on to make history and is still one of the top-grossing films of all time with more than $2 billion in earnings. The sequel is also having a good run in India. As per Taran Adarsh, the film has earned Rs 41 cr+ plus at the box office and has become the 2nd biggest Hollywood opener in India after 'Avengers Endgame' (₹ 53.10 cr). WION's film critic Kshitij Mohan Rawat called 'The Way of Water' an "astonishingly good-looking movie" in his review. Let’s get this out of the way: "The Way of Water" is an astoundingly good-looking movie. That shouldn’t be a surprise, considering how pretty the original was. It is gorgeous in a cinematic, dynamic way. The new, amazingly detailed locales will take your breath away. It sounds weird when I say this, but despite being so beautiful, the film manages to be subtle. The visual elements seamlessly blend into one another, and the film encourages one to forget everything you are looking at was created on computers. In a few shots, particularly in the water, I am certain Cameron was showing off. And indeed, my jaw was hanging limply, wondering how in the world he did it. Read the full review here.

'Avatar 2' box office collection: James Cameron's sci-fi film rakes in $53 million on its opening day

<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>Avatar The Way of Water movie review:</strong> A man of gargantuan ambitions, James Cameron never settles. His visions are often not possible to attain, so he gets new filmmaking technologies developed to realise them. This guy would rather wait for decades for the technology to catch up to his vision than create something half-baked. And he can do that because he has clout like no other filmmaker working today, born out of a decades-long, immensely successful career.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>13 years after demolishing the global box office with ‘Avatar’, Cameron is back with the first of many sequels. Titled <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-tracking-for-a--525-million-worldwide-opening-542886">'Avatar: The Way of Water’</a></strong>, the second film features fresh adventures for Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) a paraplegic marine who sided with the Na’vi in the conflict against humans in the original and became one of the tall, lithe, and blue-hued natives himself. He and his native wife Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) have children now: three of theirs and two adopted. The stakes are higher than ever before.</p>

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<p>As the old foes at the RDA return to complete what they started in the first film with a renewed sense of vengeance, Jake and Neytiri flee their homeland with their children to protect the Omaticaya clan.</p>

<p>They find themselves among the Metkayina, a water-loving Na’vi clan with a paler blue skin colour to mirror the sea. They live around a reef and have amphibious qualities, allowing them to inhabit both worlds. Initially unwilling and hostile, the leaders of the clan, Tonowari (Cliff Curtis) and Ronal (Kate Winslet) eventually take the fugitives in and teach them their aquatic ways. Unbeknown to them, the Sullys have brought the war right to their shores.</p>

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<h2>The visuals are breathtaking</h2>

<p>Let’s get this out of the way: ‘The Way of Water’ is an astoundingly good-looking movie. That shouldn’t be a surprise considering how pretty the original was. It is gorgeous in a cinematic, dynamic way. The new, amazingly detailed locales will take your breath away. It sounds weird when I say this, but despite being so beautiful, the film manages to be subtle. The visual elements seamlessly blend into one other, and the film encourages one to forget everything you are looking at was created in computers. In a few shots, particularly in the water, I am certain Cameron was showing off. And indeed my jaw was hanging slack, wondering how in the world he did it.</p>

<p>3D here is very simple and yet very, very effective. I’m not a fan, per se, of the technology as it mostly comes off more as a distracting gimmick than anything that genuinely enhances the viewing experience. Except, that is, when Cameron does it. I am a grown man, and no longer get impressed by raindrops that seem to fall in your eyes or birds that appear to flutter right before your face. I, in fact, avoid 3D in movies like the plague. But thanks to sparing but clever 3D elements in ‘The Way of Water’, I found myself trying to protect my face from being scratched by a stray branch. And judging the the "oohs!" in the theatre, I wasn’t the only one.</p>

<p>There is no filmmaker&nbsp;that can come even close to Cameron when it comes to making technologically groundbreaking cinema.</p>

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<h2>Is the story worth getting invested in?</h2>

<p>If visual beauty is all you believe makes movies worth watching, then ‘The Way of Water’ will automatically become one of your favourite films this decade, maybe even the century. But I am not one of those, and I found a lot to criticise in 'The Way of Water'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director&nbsp;has never been an&nbsp;impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While still surface-level and written to service the plot, there is more depth to Sully, Neytiri and the rest of the family. Sigourney Weaver is back but since Grace Augustine died, she plays the role of her teenage daughter, now adopted by Jake and Neytiri. It is constantly immersion-breaking to hear a 73-year-old woman giving voice to a teenager. The film tries to create drama out of the kids this time, particularly how they interact with the children of Tonowari and Ronal. The hostility, bullying, and acceptance. There is also trouble between Jake the father and his younger son Lo'ak (Brian Dalton). But sadly, it all comes across as something we have seen before, and done much better.</p>

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<h2>Same-old themes</h2>

<p>Even the themes are pretty much the same, as sweeping and simplistic as before. Just like 'Avatar', none too delicately, hammered home the point that we should protect our forests, 'The Way of Water' brings our attention to the oceans. New creatures in the film include over-friendly whale-like mammals called tulkun, and naturally there are whalers extracting from their blubber the Pandora equivalent of whale oil, Amrita. Similar to the nectar in Hindu mythology that is supposed to make its consumer immortal, Amrita stops aging.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yes, the natural world and the equilibrium in fragile ecosystems is worth preserving. And yes, many indigenous populations have a strong connection to the flora and fauna in the regions they inhabit. Oh, and technology can often be dangerous. But natives have also made many animals of yore extinct by systematically hunting them until not one member of the species is left. This is why we do not have mammoths roaming around. And technology has lifted millions out of poverty, made our lives easier, and can ultimately lead us away from fossil fuels. So, Mr Cameron, it's not all straightforward.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Add to all that, the film's runtime is punishing. Despite a blistering, action-packed third-act, 'The Way of Water' takes forever to end.</p>


Avatar The Way of Water movie review: A man of gargantuan ambitions, James Cameron never settles. His visions are often not possible to attain, so he gets new filmmaking technologies developed to realise them.

Avatar The Way of Water movie review: A man of gargantuan ambitions, James Cameron never settles. His visions are often not possible to attain, so he gets new filmmaking technologies developed to realise them. This guy would rather wait for decades for the technology to catch up to his vision than create something half-baked. And he can do that because he has clout like no other filmmaker working today, born out of a decades-long, immensely successful career. 13 years after demolishing the global box office with ‘Avatar’, Cameron is back with the first of many sequels. Titled 'Avatar: The Way of Water’, the second film features fresh adventures for Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) a paraplegic marine who sided with the Na’vi in the conflict against humans in the original and became one of the tall, lithe, and blue-hued natives himself. He and his native wife Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) have children now: three of theirs and two adopted. The stakes are higher than ever before. Also Read: 'Avatar: The Way of Water' interview | Jack Campion, Trinity Bliss heap praise on 'outstanding' James Cameron As the old foes at the RDA return to complete what they started in the first film with a renewed sense of vengeance, Jake and Neytiri flee their homeland with their children to protect the Omaticaya clan. They find themselves among the Metkayina, a water-loving Na’vi clan with a paler blue skin colour to mirror the sea. They live around a reef and have amphibious qualities, allowing them to inhabit both worlds. Initially unwilling and hostile, the leaders of the clan, Tonowari (Cliff Curtis) and Ronal (Kate Winslet) eventually take the fugitives in and teach them their aquatic ways. Unbeknown to them, the Sullys have brought the war right to their shores. The visuals are breathtaking Let’s get this out of the way: ‘The Way of Water’ is an astoundingly good-looking movie. That shouldn’t be a surprise considering how pretty the original was. It is gorgeous in a cinematic, dynamic way. The new, amazingly detailed locales will take your breath away. It sounds weird when I say this, but despite being so beautiful, the film manages to be subtle. The visual elements seamlessly blend into one other, and the film encourages one to forget everything you are looking at was created in computers. In a few shots, particularly in the water, I am certain Cameron was showing off. And indeed my jaw was hanging slack, wondering how in the world he did it. 3D here is very simple and yet very, very effective. I’m not a fan, per se, of the technology as it mostly comes off more as a distracting gimmick than anything that genuinely enhances the viewing experience. Except, that is, when Cameron does it. I am a grown man, and no longer get impressed by raindrops that seem to fall in your eyes or birds that appear to flutter right before your face. I, in fact, avoid 3D in movies like the plague. But thanks to sparing but clever 3D elements in ‘The Way of Water’, I found myself trying to protect my face from being scratched by a stray branch. And judging the the "oohs!" in the theatre, I wasn’t the only one. There is no filmmaker that can come even close to Cameron when it comes to making technologically groundbreaking cinema. Is the story worth getting invested in? If visual beauty is all you believe makes movies worth watching, then ‘The Way of Water’ will automatically become one of your favourite films this decade, maybe even the century. But I am not one of those, and I found a lot to criticise in 'The Way of Water'. Basically, I have the same complaints with ‘The Way of Water’ that I had with the original ‘Avatar’. No one in their right mind would take exception to his vision, but beneath all that eye-candy, the film has a painfully conventional story involving conventional characters told in a traditional Cameron way. The director has never been an impressive deviser of complex, gripping plots and characters beyond surface level. He does have the uncanny ability to build exciting narratives around action set pieces, and 'The Way of Water' is no exception. 'The Way of Water' is, in effect, a typical Cameron movie with all its glories and downfalls. While still surface-level and written to service the plot, there is more depth to Sully, Neytiri and the rest of the family. Sigourney Weaver is back but since Grace Augustine died, she plays the role of her teenage daughter, now adopted by Jake and Neytiri. It is constantly immersion-breaking to hear a 73-year-old woman giving voice to a teenager. The film tries to create drama out of the kids this time, particularly how they interact with the children of Tonowari and Ronal. The hostility, bullying, and acceptance. There is also trouble between Jake the father and his younger son Lo'ak (Brian Dalton). But sadly, it all comes across as something we have seen before, and done much better. Same-old themes Even the themes are pretty much the same, as sweeping and simplistic as before. Just like 'Avatar', none too delicately, hammered home the point that we should protect our forests, 'The Way of Water' brings our attention to the oceans. New creatures in the film include over-friendly whale-like mammals called tulkun, and naturally there are whalers extracting from their blubber the Pandora equivalent of whale oil, Amrita. Similar to the nectar in Hindu mythology that is supposed to make its consumer immortal, Amrita stops aging. Yes, the natural world and the equilibrium in fragile ecosystems is worth preserving. And yes, many indigenous populations have a strong connection to the flora and fauna in the regions they inhabit. Oh, and technology can often be dangerous. But natives have also made many animals of yore extinct by systematically hunting them until not one member of the species is left. This is why we do not have mammoths roaming around. And technology has lifted millions out of poverty, made our lives easier, and can ultimately lead us away from fossil fuels. So, Mr Cameron, it's not all straightforward. Add to all that, the film's runtime is punishing. Despite a blistering, action-packed third-act, 'The Way of Water' takes forever to end.

'Avatar The Way of Water' movie review: Visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes

<p>James Cameron's science-fiction epic <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">'Avatar: The Way of Water'</a></strong> is almost here. A Deadline report has suggested that the film is tracking for a huge opening weekend of $525 million, in terms of worldwide returns. This is one of the biggest debuts of all time, and since the film has no notable competition in the foreseeable future, it should end up with a big total. In its domestic market (US-Canada), the sequel will land somewhere between $150 million and $175 million. Overseas it will gross $350 million, which puts it ahead of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which had grossed $350 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While these numbers are not record-breaking, it should be noted that big December releases tend to have unusually strong legs. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-rerelease-success-reignites-debate-was-it-really-any-good-519973">'Avatar'</a>, when it released, had just decent numbers for its budget, but it went on to become the highest grossing movie of all time worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Studios do not tend to release important projects in January and even February. They wait until the summer in most cases.</p>

<p>'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>Cameron has challenged the fans of the franchise to guess the plot. While speaking to IGN, he said, "I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.”</p>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.</p>

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James Cameron's science-fiction epic 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is almost here. A Deadline report has suggested that the film is tracking for a huge opening weekend of $525 million, in terms of worldwide returns.

James Cameron's science-fiction epic 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is almost here. A Deadline report has suggested that the film is tracking for a huge opening weekend of $525 million, in terms of worldwide returns. This is one of the biggest debuts of all time, and since the film has no notable competition in the foreseeable future, it should end up with a big total. In its domestic market (US-Canada), the sequel will land somewhere between $150 million and $175 million. Overseas it will gross $350 million, which puts it ahead of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which had grossed $350 million. While these numbers are not record-breaking, it should be noted that big December releases tend to have unusually strong legs. 'Avatar', when it released, had just decent numbers for its budget, but it went on to become the highest grossing movie of all time worldwide. Studios do not tend to release important projects in January and even February. They wait until the summer in most cases. '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. Cameron has challenged the fans of the franchise to guess the plot. While speaking to IGN, he said, "I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.” 'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022. Watch WION live here:

'Avatar The Way of Water' tracking for a  $525 million worldwide opening!

<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>Despite the repeated and passionate assertions by some on social media of late, not to mention in the good old media, James Cameron's magnum opus 'Avatar' is, indeed, still culturally relevant. Very much so. This is, honestly, not a new debate. Many have been suggesting for years that while the science-fiction epic might have been a box office monster, it was actually overhyped and all that eye-candy did not justify the simplistic plot and long runtime. Me? I do believe the film was not without a few flaws. But it was—and is—a visual marvel that is yet to be equalled. And while the story was not as strong and barring the main two, the characters were perhaps not as substantial, but the film is as effective a cinematic experience that it was all those years ago.</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>I'd know. I watched the original version (there is a version with enhanced visuals) on a TV not long ago. It was a fairly large TV but nothing compared to a cinema hall. The experience, both visual and aural, was still astounding. It brought me back to 2009, when I queued up to get inside a dingy, crowded theatre to watch what was promised to be THE film of that year. Mind you, I did not understand the underlying themes. But the vivid production of Pandora with ultra-realistic flora and fauna as well as the look of the Na'vi, the native nature-loving people, the setting of the movie, and finally Cameron's preternaturally perfect sense of&nbsp;action was enough to left me awed.</p>

<h2>What was 'Avatar' actually 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 in 2154. 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.</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>But the Resources Development Administration, an East India Company-style entity that is more powerful than world governments, and is backed by military, warplanes, and artillery, attacked the Na'vi and destroyed their home—a not so subtle parallel to what many western powers, particularly the United States and Britain, have done with indigenous cultures in the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Africa over the last few centuries.</p>

<p>Sam Worthington essays the role of Jake Sully, a disabled war veteran, who is brought to Pandora to replace his identical twin brother. The said brother was a scientist involved in the Avatar Program, in which scientists and engineers temporarily transfer the consciousness of the participants to an 'avatar' a Na'vi body so that they would be able to commingle with the natives and basically infiltrate them from the inside.</p>

<h2>What happens in the movie?</h2>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-how-james-cameron-invented-a-whole-new-visual-language-for-the-sequel-541363">&nbsp;'Avatar: The Way of Water': How James Cameron invented a whole new visual language for the sequel</a></strong></p>

<p>Jake finds much to like in his Avatar body, since as a Na'vi, he has legs that work and the body is far more agile than a human's. He is stranded near the Hometree, a humongous tree which is both the home and spiritually important location for the Omaticaya clan of the Na'vi. Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), a fierce and brave female Na'vi and the daughter of Omaticaya clan's chief, saves him from the Pandora equivalent of hyenas, viperwolves. Slowly and gradually, Jake blends into the Na'vi, learning their ways, language, and culture. He falls in love with Neytiri.</p>

<p>However, he is reminded by Stephen Lang's crotchety, old-school soldier Colonel Miles Quaritch of his job. Torn between love and his job, he and others in the Avatar Program take the side of the Na'vi in the battle against the humans at the end. The losing Na'vi are saved by the Na'vi goddess Eywa, who sends Pandoran wildlife to aid them. The humans are eventually defeated and the survivors are sent back to earth in ignonimy.</p>

<p>The story explored themes of racism, imperialism, colonialism, and exploitation. Now, these themes, in a more politically aware climate, have become more relevant than ever before.</p>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.</p>


Despite the repeated and passionate assertions by some on social media of late, not to mention in the good old media, James Cameron's magnum opus 'Avatar' is, indeed, still culturally relevant.

Despite the repeated and passionate assertions by some on social media of late, not to mention in the good old media, James Cameron's magnum opus 'Avatar' is, indeed, still culturally relevant. Very much so. This is, honestly, not a new debate. Many have been suggesting for years that while the science-fiction epic might have been a box office monster, it was actually overhyped and all that eye-candy did not justify the simplistic plot and long runtime. Me? I do believe the film was not without a few flaws. But it was—and is—a visual marvel that is yet to be equalled. And while the story was not as strong and barring the main two, the characters were perhaps not as substantial, but the film is as effective a cinematic experience that it was all those years ago. Also Read: 'Avatar The Way of Water': Everything to know about James Cameron's sci-fi epic I'd know. I watched the original version (there is a version with enhanced visuals) on a TV not long ago. It was a fairly large TV but nothing compared to a cinema hall. The experience, both visual and aural, was still astounding. It brought me back to 2009, when I queued up to get inside a dingy, crowded theatre to watch what was promised to be THE film of that year. Mind you, I did not understand the underlying themes. But the vivid production of Pandora with ultra-realistic flora and fauna as well as the look of the Na'vi, the native nature-loving people, the setting of the movie, and finally Cameron's preternaturally perfect sense of action was enough to left me awed. What was 'Avatar' actually 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 in 2154. 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. Also Read: Ahead of 'Avatar 2' release here's a ranking of all James Cameron movies: 'Titanic', Avatar', The Terminator' But the Resources Development Administration, an East India Company-style entity that is more powerful than world governments, and is backed by military, warplanes, and artillery, attacked the Na'vi and destroyed their home—a not so subtle parallel to what many western powers, particularly the United States and Britain, have done with indigenous cultures in the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Africa over the last few centuries. Sam Worthington essays the role of Jake Sully, a disabled war veteran, who is brought to Pandora to replace his identical twin brother. The said brother was a scientist involved in the Avatar Program, in which scientists and engineers temporarily transfer the consciousness of the participants to an 'avatar' a Na'vi body so that they would be able to commingle with the natives and basically infiltrate them from the inside. What happens in the movie? Also Read: 'Avatar: The Way of Water': How James Cameron invented a whole new visual language for the sequel Jake finds much to like in his Avatar body, since as a Na'vi, he has legs that work and the body is far more agile than a human's. He is stranded near the Hometree, a humongous tree which is both the home and spiritually important location for the Omaticaya clan of the Na'vi. Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), a fierce and brave female Na'vi and the daughter of Omaticaya clan's chief, saves him from the Pandora equivalent of hyenas, viperwolves. Slowly and gradually, Jake blends into the Na'vi, learning their ways, language, and culture. He falls in love with Neytiri. However, he is reminded by Stephen Lang's crotchety, old-school soldier Colonel Miles Quaritch of his job. Torn between love and his job, he and others in the Avatar Program take the side of the Na'vi in the battle against the humans at the end. The losing Na'vi are saved by the Na'vi goddess Eywa, who sends Pandoran wildlife to aid them. The humans are eventually defeated and the survivors are sent back to earth in ignonimy. The story explored themes of racism, imperialism, colonialism, and exploitation. Now, these themes, in a more politically aware climate, have become more relevant than ever before. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.

Before 'Avatar The Way of Water', revisiting James Cameron's original, a visual marvel yet to be equalled

<p>James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is almost here. The epic sequel to 2009's 'Avatar' brings moviegoers back to Pandora, the Earth-like habitable extrasolar moon from the Alpha Centauri System. The original remains the highest-grossing movie of all time in terms of worldwide returns, and Cameron had more story to tell in the franchise -- thus a sequel was inevitable. We are getting at least three more sequels. There was a significant delay between the first and the second movie. 'The Way of Water' comes out after 13 years. Here's everything we need to know about the film:</p>

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<h2>Creative team</h2>

<p>Cameron returns to direct 'The Way of Water'. He has also penned the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. The original film received praise for many things, buts its script, written solely by Cameron, was criticised for simplistic elements and themes. This presumably is why Cameron got Jaffa and Silver this time. There are few directors who can even come close to Cameron when it comes to big-screen spectacle so we can be sure the film will satisfy in terms of visuals at least.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Story</h2>

<p>The story and plot details are scarce right now. But we do know the film will continue the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they encounter new challenges and undergo fresh adventures. Cameron has challenged the fans of the franchise to guess the plot. While speaking to IGN, he said, "I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.”</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>He added, “We follow [Jake and Neytiri] forward in time, 15 years to where they have a family of pre-teens and teenagers. More of a family dynamic. It’s not a Hallmark, Disney family dynamic. It’s a very dysfunctional family dynamic, but ultimately there’s a core there that they all draw their strength from. I think that’s the thing that’s fundamentally different from the first one.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Cast</h2>

<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. 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>

<h2>Runtime</h2>

<p>The runtime of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ has reportedly been revealed, and it is pretty daunting. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that James Cameron's return to the big screen and the sequel to his blockbuster 2009 film 'Avatar' will run for three hours and 10 minutes -- or 190 minutes. The original was also pretty intimidating at 162 minutes of runtime. This is not exactly unusual for Cameron, as his 1997 film 'Titanic' ran for 195 minutes. Also, long runtimes do not seem to affect box office returns of his movies, and he manages to hold the attention of the audiences for those huge runtimes.</p>

<h2>Release</h2>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.</p>

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is almost here. The epic sequel to 2009's 'Avatar' brings moviegoers back to Pandora, the Earth-like habitable extrasolar moon from the Alpha Centauri System.

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is almost here. The epic sequel to 2009's 'Avatar' brings moviegoers back to Pandora, the Earth-like habitable extrasolar moon from the Alpha Centauri System. The original remains the highest-grossing movie of all time in terms of worldwide returns, and Cameron had more story to tell in the franchise -- thus a sequel was inevitable. We are getting at least three more sequels. There was a significant delay between the first and the second movie. 'The Way of Water' comes out after 13 years. Here's everything we need to know about the film: Creative team Cameron returns to direct 'The Way of Water'. He has also penned the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. The original film received praise for many things, buts its script, written solely by Cameron, was criticised for simplistic elements and themes. This presumably is why Cameron got Jaffa and Silver this time. There are few directors who can even come close to Cameron when it comes to big-screen spectacle so we can be sure the film will satisfy in terms of visuals at least. Story The story and plot details are scarce right now. But we do know the film will continue the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they encounter new challenges and undergo fresh adventures. Cameron has challenged the fans of the franchise to guess the plot. While speaking to IGN, he said, "I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.” Also Read: Ahead of 'Avatar 2' release here's a ranking of all James Cameron movies: 'Titanic', Avatar', The Terminator' He added, “We follow [Jake and Neytiri] forward in time, 15 years to where they have a family of pre-teens and teenagers. More of a family dynamic. It’s not a Hallmark, Disney family dynamic. It’s a very dysfunctional family dynamic, but ultimately there’s a core there that they all draw their strength from. I think that’s the thing that’s fundamentally different from the first one.” Cast '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. Runtime The runtime of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ has reportedly been revealed, and it is pretty daunting. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that James Cameron's return to the big screen and the sequel to his blockbuster 2009 film 'Avatar' will run for three hours and 10 minutes -- or 190 minutes. The original was also pretty intimidating at 162 minutes of runtime. This is not exactly unusual for Cameron, as his 1997 film 'Titanic' ran for 195 minutes. Also, long runtimes do not seem to affect box office returns of his movies, and he manages to hold the attention of the audiences for those huge runtimes. Release 'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.

'Avatar The Way of Water': Everything to know about James Cameron's sci-fi epic

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-new-trailer-james-cameron-film-promises-to-be-the-cinematic-event-of-the-year-530596">James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' </a></strong>will release next month. The epic sequel to 2009's 'Avatar' brings moviegoers back to Pandora, the Earth-like habitable extrasolar moon from the Alpha Centauri System. The original is the highest-grossing movie of all time in terms of worldwide returns, and Cameron had more story to tell in the franchise -- thus a sequel was inevitable. We are getting at least three more sequels. There was a significant delay between the first and the second movie. 'The Way of Water' comes out after 13 years. Here's everything we need to know about the film:</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a8Gx8wiNbs8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<h2>Creative team</h2>

<p>Cameron returns to direct 'The Way of Water'. He has also penned the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. The original film received praise for many things, buts its script, written solely by Cameron, was criticised for simplistic elements and themes. This presumably is why Cameron got Jaffa and Silver this time. There are few directors who can even come close to Cameron when it comes to big-screen spectacle so we can be sure the film will satisfy in terms of visuals at least.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-james-cameron-challenges-you-to-guess-avatar-the-way-of-water-plot-guarantee-you-won%E2%80%99t-be-able-to-predict-518680">Story</a></strong></h2>

<p>The story and plot details are scarce right now. But we do know the film will continue the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they encounter new challenges and undergo fresh adventures. Cameron has challenged the fans of the franchise to guess the plot. While speaking to IGN, he said, "I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.”</p>

<p>He added, “We follow [Jake and Neytiri] forward in time, 15 years to where they have a family of pre-teens and teenagers. More of a family dynamic. It’s not a Hallmark, Disney family dynamic. It’s a very dysfunctional family dynamic, but ultimately there’s a core there that they all draw their strength from. I think that’s the thing that’s fundamentally different from the first one.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nvAf39wCTaY" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<h2>Cast</h2>

<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>

<h2>Runtime</h2>

<p>The runtime of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ has reportedly been revealed, and it is pretty daunting. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that James Cameron's return to the big screen and the sequel to his blockbuster 2009 film 'Avatar' will run for three hours and 10 minutes -- or 190 minutes. The original was also pretty intimidating at 162 minutes of runtime. This is not exactly unusual for Cameron, as his 1997 film 'Titanic' ran for 195 minutes. Also, long runtimes do not seem to affect box office returns of his movies, and he manages to hold the attention of the audiences for those huge runtimes.</p>

<h2>Release</h2>

<p>'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.</p>

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' will release next month. The epic sequel to 2009's 'Avatar' brings moviegoers back to Pandora, the Earth-like habitable extrasolar moon from the Alpha Centauri System.

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' will release next month. The epic sequel to 2009's 'Avatar' brings moviegoers back to Pandora, the Earth-like habitable extrasolar moon from the Alpha Centauri System. The original is the highest-grossing movie of all time in terms of worldwide returns, and Cameron had more story to tell in the franchise -- thus a sequel was inevitable. We are getting at least three more sequels. There was a significant delay between the first and the second movie. 'The Way of Water' comes out after 13 years. Here's everything we need to know about the film: Creative team Cameron returns to direct 'The Way of Water'. He has also penned the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. The original film received praise for many things, buts its script, written solely by Cameron, was criticised for simplistic elements and themes. This presumably is why Cameron got Jaffa and Silver this time. There are few directors who can even come close to Cameron when it comes to big-screen spectacle so we can be sure the film will satisfy in terms of visuals at least. Story The story and plot details are scarce right now. But we do know the film will continue the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children) as they encounter new challenges and undergo fresh adventures. Cameron has challenged the fans of the franchise to guess the plot. While speaking to IGN, he said, "I guarantee you, you won’t be able to predict it. What people hate the most is to go and see a movie and say ‘oh… predictable.’ This is not predictable, I don’t think. I defy anybody to predict where this story goes.” He added, “We follow [Jake and Neytiri] forward in time, 15 years to where they have a family of pre-teens and teenagers. More of a family dynamic. It’s not a Hallmark, Disney family dynamic. It’s a very dysfunctional family dynamic, but ultimately there’s a core there that they all draw their strength from. I think that’s the thing that’s fundamentally different from the first one.” Cast '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. Runtime The runtime of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ has reportedly been revealed, and it is pretty daunting. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that James Cameron's return to the big screen and the sequel to his blockbuster 2009 film 'Avatar' will run for three hours and 10 minutes -- or 190 minutes. The original was also pretty intimidating at 162 minutes of runtime. This is not exactly unusual for Cameron, as his 1997 film 'Titanic' ran for 195 minutes. Also, long runtimes do not seem to affect box office returns of his movies, and he manages to hold the attention of the audiences for those huge runtimes. Release 'Avatar: The Way of Water' releases on December 16, 2022.

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