Cameron says 'Avatar' will not be a trilogy

For fans of James Cameron's parade of visuals known as "Avatar," you must have frothed over the news of not one but two upcoming sequels to the mega blockbuster. Well, it appears  Cameron is not intending for these two films to form a trilogy. 

In an interview with Fox News, Cameron said, "We’re shooting two films back-to-back, so I’m writing two scripts, not one, which will complete a [three]-film story arc – not really a trilogy, but just an overall character arc so I’m pretty excited about that.

"We’re doing a lot of preliminary work right now on new software and new animation techniques and so on. We’re creating a new facility in Manhattan Beach so everybody that’s not already dead is coming back."

Does that mean the story is not limited to three pictures, but could ostensibly go on as long as the franchise makes money? Is Cameron taking cues from the creators of the "Saw" franchise? Well, let's hope not! (via Dark Horizons)

'Titanic' returning to big screen in 3D in 2012

Director James Cameron, still counting his money from his most recent megahit "Avatar," has confirmed that his other megahit "Titanic" will be re-released in 3D on the 100^th anniversary of the actual disaster.

While I admit that I am not one to normally fork over $15 for the 3D experience, I cannot imagine that this re-release will be worth the cost of getting the film transferred to 3D and put back into theaters.

Most of this film is a love story, and unless fans are eagerly waiting to see Winslet’s naked breast in all of its three dimensional glory, some people may be turned off by the prospect of having to pay extra money just to experience the ship sink in the final act of the film.

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Movie Review: “Sanctum” (3D)

Seen on: February 8, 2011

The players: Director: Alister Grierson, Writers: Andrew Wight, John Garvin, Cast: Richard Roxburgh, Rhys Wakefield, Ioan Gruffudd

Facts of interest: James Cameron is listed as executive producer.

The plot: A crew of ambitious explorers get trapped in one of the world's most dangerous caves. Now they must find a way out before it's too late...

Our thoughts: Who’s ready for another cave movie? Featuring James Cameron as an executive producer, Alister Grierson’s 3D adventure “Sanctum” follows a group of fearless explorers as they try to uncover the secrets of one of the world’s most mysterious caves. But when a nasty weather storm crashes the party and traps our adventurers hundreds of feet below the ground, panic quickly ensues as they struggle to find a way back to the surface.

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James Cameron confirms 'Avatar 2' is his next film

Nope, James Cameron won't take a break from "Avatar" after all. In fact, Fox's Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman today announced that Cameron has agreed to next direct "Avatar 2" AND "Avatar 3."

Cameron will start working on the scripts early next year, and it looks like production will start at the end of 2011. However, the director has not yet decided whether he will shoot the films back-to-back.

Right now, "Avatar 2" is scheduled to land in theaters December 2014. "Avatar 3" may follow a year later. Yes, Cameron is definitely in it for the long run, and so are his loyal "Avatar" fans. Five years ain't bad.

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'Piranha 3D' producer fires back at James Cameron

Okay, so "Avatar" director James Cameron is out there crying because other folks are shooting in 3D and are having a blast creating films in which all sorts of things are being thrown into spectators' faces.

Let me back up. In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Cameron spoke out publicly against "Piranha 3-D," calling it "an example of what we should not be doing in 3-D." Yeah, he wasn't particularly nice about it.

Now, "Piranha 3-D" producer Mark Canton is firing back, and you can read his incredibly long response below. I don't care about this silly feud at all, but I admit it's still quite amusing to see these guys fight.

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'Avatar' returns to theaters this August

James Cameron's "Avatar" is chasing after some more money, and cinemagoers will be able to relive the 3D experience in theaters Aug. 27, 2010. Fox announced it will also re-release the film in IMAX.

The studio's official statement says the number of 3D screens has exploded this year, so people who missed "Avatar" in 3D will now get the chance. The movie will also include 8 minutes of new footage.

Eight only? Is it really going to be worth it to run back to the cinemas for that? In my book no, but I am sure fans of the flick will definitely return for another round of Pandora madness. What about you?

'Titanic 3D' coming April 2012, but who cares?

James Cameron previously mentioned he wants to convert his hit movie "Titanic" to 3D and rerelease it in theaters, and it now seems he's close to doing just that. Apparently, the movie will dock next year.

More specifically, it looks like "Titanic 3D" will be release some time in April 2012. The real RMS Titanic commenced her voyage and sank in April 1912, so a release that month would make sense.

This information comes from the Los Angeles Times, which ran an article about the 100th birthday of Gloria Stuart. Question is, who really cares about "Titanic" being converted to 3D? Will you go see it?

The Couch Potato reviews 'Avatar' on DVD

Welcome to The Screening Log's latest feature column. Each week, our new contributor Dave Fogerson will screen a DVD and share his viewing experience, and to kick things off, he decided to get a hold of James Cameron's "Avatar" and find out what the hit movie looks like in 2D on a smaller screen. Enjoy the result below, and if you like what you're reading, please spread the word. Welcome Dave! Here we go...

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'Avatar' keeps breaking records... on DVD

"Avatar" has disappeared from the top of box office charts, but James Cameron's ultra-successful sci-fi hit flick is now going at it full force on DVD. "Avatar" was released on DVD and Blu-ray last Thursday, and 20th Century Fox announced it has already sold 6.7 million copies. How about a wow to that?

No, I am not the biggest fan of the film, but I am impressed by what this monster has achieved in terms of money. The DVD sales have already brought in $130 million, and "Avatar" is the fastest-selling Blu-ray title of all time. A 3D version of the film is also planned, but it won't be released in the near future.

'Avatar' DVD sets new record, sells lots of copies

The new "Avatar" DVD only includes a 2D version of the film and lacks special features, but it broke records nonetheless. The DVD sold a stunning 4 million copies Thursday, and 1.5 million of those were Blu-ray editions. The film also beat the previous recrod holder "The Dark Knight," which sold 600,000 Blu-ray copies on day one of its DVD release. Just imagine how many people will go grab the 3D version of "Avatar" when it hits the market sometime next year.