Everyone has something to say in today’s Sequel Bits, whether it’s Star Trek 2 co-writer Alex Kurtzman on the magneticism of Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Englund on Freddy Krueger’s backstory, or Frank Spotnitz on the possibility of another X-Files movie. Also after the jump:
Posted on Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 by Russ Fischer
James Cameron is planning to shoot two sequels to Avatar back-to-back, and in the two and a half years since the release of the first film, we’ve learned a few things about plans for those two new movies. The most important thing is arguably the release date. Fox announced Avatar 2 (which may not be the final title) for December 2014, with the third film to follow in 2015. But as we’re already well into 2012 and we know the sequel doesn’t have a cast or green light, that 2014 date has been seeming less likely.
Indeed, at a Titanic 3D screening early this year, Cameron’s long-time producer Jon Landau said that the first Avatar sequel is likely four years away. Now, in a new interview promoting Titanic 3D, he offers a little more about the Avatar sequel, saying that 2014 doesn’t look likely, but that things are underway. Read More »
Posted on Monday, April 2nd, 2012 by Russ Fischer
It makes a certain sort of sense. Ridley Scott makes Alien. A few years later, James Cameron follows in his footsteps with the action-oriented sequel, Aliens. Now Ridley Scott has gone back to the Alien well for the prequel Prometheus. So I’m not surprised to see some talk about James Cameron doing a sequel to that film.
I am, however, surprised to see it come from the mouth of James Cameron. But just because the director talked about making a Prometheus sequel, does that mean such a thing is going to happen? Don’t bet on it — just check the calendar. Read More »
Posted on Monday, April 2nd, 2012 by Angie Han
Aside from the addition of 3D, this week’s rerelease of James Cameron‘s Titanic promises to be just as you remembered — unless, perhaps, you’re a bit of an astronomy geek. After prodding from astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the director has made one small edit to his 1997 film concerning the star formation during the sinking of the ship. While most filmmakers probably wouldn’t concern themselves with such a seemingly minor detail, Cameron’s famed perfectionism compelled him to make the change. Read more after the jump.
Posted on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 by Germain Lussier
Kind of lost in all the hubbub over James Cameron‘s recent, record-breaking deep sea descent was the fact he’s going to make a 3D film about it. We already knew the film, tentatively titled Deepsea Challenge, would be produced by National Geographic but in a recent interview, Cameron said it could be ready later this year and that after premiering on television, it would get a theatrical release too. Read more details on the contents after the jump. Read More »
Posted on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 by Germain Lussier
They’re not major sequel updates, that’s why they’re called “Bits.” After the jump, you can enjoy expanding your knowledge on the following:
Posted on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 by David Chen
This week, Dave, Devindra, and Adam discuss the pleasures of texting in a theater, praise the wonders of Clone High and The Raid: Redemption, and compare Battle Royale to The Hunger Games (because nobody’s ever mentioned their similarities ever!). Tasha Robinson joins us from AV Club.
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Posted on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 by Russ Fischer
Back in 2008 and 2009 James Cameron talked here and there about directing The Dive, a film centered around the love between free divers Francisco “Pipin” Ferraras and his wife Audrey Mestre, and the record-setting attempt that claimed Mestre’s life.
But thanks to other commitments Cameron has backed away from directing the film and will now act in a producer capacity as Martin Campbell (Goldeneye, Casino Royale, Green Lantern) occupies the director’s chair. Read More »
