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James Cameron

Friday, December 18, 2009

"I'm the king of the world!" James Cameron proclaimed upon accepting his best director Oscar for "Titanic." In 1997 it was the most technically ambitious (and lucrative) movie ever made. This week an even more titanic Cameron film is headed for theaters: "Avatar." It cost nearly $400 million to make. Kurt asks Cameron how he tackled yet another insanely ambitious project.

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Stephen from NYC

Interesting interview, thank you. Too bad the art work of Roger Dean wasn't mentioned by Mr. Cameron. Even if Dean's work wasn't an influence, many scenes in Avatar are so similar to Dean's work that it's difficult to differentiate between the two. In fact, it's so obvious that it gives me the sense that it's a PR move of some sort to ensure that Roger Dean's name is not mentioned (there may be a tie in or spin to be revealed later) In any event, by not giving Roger Dean any credit, Mr. Cameron does a disservice to his reputation. I won't be surprised to read about the pending lawsuit. As the saying goes, all is fair in love and war...and a "just war" is "just words."

Jan. 08 2010 04:52 PM
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David from texas

Afghanistan is a "just" war? I guess if Bin Laden had been living in the same area as the Na’vi at one time, Cameron wouldn't have a storyline. Justified invasion and occupation! what a progressive concept.

Dec. 22 2009 05:33 PM
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