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#musicfriday Click here to read James Cameron + Lance Henriksen + Bill Paxton = Bad '80s Music Video?

James Cameron + Lance Henriksen + Bill Paxton = Bad '80s Music Video?

Before becoming entirely responsible for the Most Successful Movies Of All Time business, Avatar's James Cameron made music videos, including this seven-plus minute post-apocalyptic western for Bill Paxton's band. We demand a 3D IMAX overhaul immediately. [HeatVision]
02/05/10
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By Graeme McMillan
#exclusive

The Complete History Of Pandora, According To Avatar's Designers

Click here to read The Complete History Of Pandora, According To Avatar's Designers
Avatar didn't sweep the Oscar nominations just because of its amazing special effects — it captured the hearts and imaginations of Academy voters because of its world-building. Here's the complete history of the movie's intricate world, from the designers themselves. More »
02/04/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#neuroscience

The Science (Fiction) Of Embodied Cognition

Click here to read The Science (Fiction) Of Embodied Cognition
Science fiction has long played with the idea of projecting unified personalities/minds/"souls" into different bodies. The premise is baked into the plots of stories like Avatar and Caprica. But how would it work in the real world? More »
02/03/10
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By John Pavlus
#oscars

The Biggest Oscar Snubs Ranked In Order Of Disappointment

Click here to read The Biggest Oscar Snubs Ranked In Order Of Disappointment
While we're ecstatic that Avatar's loathsome original song didn't warble it's way into an Oscar nomination, those blue aliens and a few others did squeeze out a few of our favorites. Here's a list of the biggest genre snubs. More »
02/02/10
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By Meredith Woerner
#oscars Click here to read Genre Films Have Three Shots At Winning A "Best Picture" Oscar

Genre Films Have Three Shots At Winning A "Best Picture" Oscar

Hollywood has finally revealed the massive new list of Academy Award nominations — and a few other awards for "excellence" — this week. You'll never guess which nominations Land of The Lost and Transformers 2 snagged. More »
02/02/10
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By Meredith Woerner
#morningspoilers Click here to read First Rumors Of Avatar 2's Actual Plot, Plus Bill Nighy's Casting Confirms A Doctor Who Plot Twist

First Rumors Of Avatar 2's Actual Plot, Plus Bill Nighy's Casting Confirms A Doctor Who Plot Twist

There's a rumor about Avatar 2's story, even as a Mad Max rumor is debunked. And Bill Nighy joins Doctor Who in a spoilery role. Terry O'Quinn spills Lost info. And Fringe will be heart-breaking. Plus Wolfman and Caprica spoilers. More »
02/02/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#avatar Click here to read The Phantom Menace's Greatest Critic Takes On Avatar

The Phantom Menace's Greatest Critic Takes On Avatar

The brains behind the hilarious 70-Minute video review of Phantom Menace is back and taking on James "Snake-Oil Selling" Cameron. The lunatic critic takes the director to task for tricking the audience into loving his theme-park ride of a film. More »
02/01/10
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By Meredith Woerner
#avatar

Yes, Yes, We Get It: Avatar Is Unoriginal

Can we all just agree that Avatar was never the most original concept and move on already? The latest claims to the "Avatar ripped this off" crown: Two relatively obscure comics that are enjoying renewed attention as a result. More »
02/01/10
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By Graeme McMillan
#morningspoilers Click here to read Who's Appearing In The Avengers, Mad Max, Avatar 2 And Captain America? Also, More Dune Hints

Who's Appearing In The Avengers, Mad Max, Avatar 2 And Captain America? Also, More Dune Hints

Maximum Lost spoilage! Plus Patrick Stewart could be in Mad Max: Fury Road. Directors and stars talk Avengers, Avatar 2, Captain America and Dune. New Supernatural, Smallville, Chuck and Survivors clips! Plus Caprica, Transformers 3 and Hot Tub Time Machine. More »
02/01/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
Image of Adah Adah 01/31/10, 10:14 AM

#observationdeck #tips #avatar Reply
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Edited by Adah at 01/31/10 10:14 AM

Image of RandomFrequentFlierDent RandomFrequentFlierDent 01/31/10, 11:10 AM

@Adah: I do enjoy "How it Should Have Ended".

The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars ones are probably my all time favourites.

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Image of RandomFrequentFlierDent RandomFrequentFlierDent 01/31/10, 11:17 AM

@Adah: Just watched the Twiligh one. I kind of loved it.

"Let's go eat some people! Wooo!"

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#exclusive

Avatar 2 Crew Already Thinking Of Ways To Top The First One

Is it true James Cameron is already hiring crew-members for Avatar 2? We're not sure, but there are definitely discussions, says one insider. And one thing's for sure: the next movie will have to do something to top the first. More »
01/27/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#avatar Click here to read A Glimpse Of Avatar's Deleted Bar Brawl, Plus Details On The Sequel

A Glimpse Of Avatar's Deleted Bar Brawl, Plus Details On The Sequel

We previously reported on the never-before-seen scenes that were cut from Avatar — now see the first image from the bar brawl on Cameron's dystopian Earth. Also, check out this collection of Lego Na'Vi, and news on Avatar 2's pre-production. More »
01/27/10
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By Meredith Woerner
#avatar

Avatar Sparks New Interest In The Strange Visions That Inspired It

Now that we know Avatar's floating mountains were based on China's rugged geography, the Chinese have decided to rename a mountain in Hunan province "Avatar Hallelujah Mountain." And artists are posting their favorite images by Yes cover artist Roger Dean. More »
01/26/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#morningspoilers Click here to read How Down-And-Dirty Will Iron Man 2's Battles Get? New Action Figures Reveal All

How Down-And-Dirty Will Iron Man 2's Battles Get? New Action Figures Reveal All

Toy spoilers! New action figures reveal Iron Man mayhem. There's "Skate" drama on Lost. Creators talk Star Trek, Priest and Green Lantern. Plus Last Airbender banners, and Real Steel, Fringe, Supernatural, True Blood, Smallville and Star Wars spoilers! More »
01/26/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#avatar Click here to read Avatar's Dark Knight Victory: A Good Or Bad Sign For John Carter Of Mars?

Avatar's Dark Knight Victory: A Good Or Bad Sign For John Carter Of Mars?

Avatar sets new records this week, whipping past The Dark Knight like an AMP suit running past a Batpod. But will the success of the Na'vi spell doom for Disney/Pixar's John Carter of Mars? More »
01/25/10
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By Meredith Woerner
#rant

Is Avatar Too Realistic For Its Own Good?

Click here to read Is Avatar Too Realistic For Its Own Good?
Chinese writers condemned Avatar, a branch of the Russian communist party condemned it, the Vatican has weighed in, and other groups are endlessly debating its political meaning. What makes people respond so strongly to this flick? It's the realism. More »
01/21/10
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By Annalee Newitz
#avatar Click here to read The Last Avatar Porn Video We'll Ever Post — Maybe [NSFW]

The Last Avatar Porn Video We'll Ever Post — Maybe [NSFW]

People are obsessed with how the Na'Vi people do it. What with SNL's video, Hustler's Avatar XXX parody and others. We swore we'd back off, then we saw this NSFW Na'vi cartoon. We're pretty ashamed, but we laughed. More »
01/21/10
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By Meredith Woerner
Image of BullfightsOnAcid BullfightsOnAcid 01/20/10, 08:32 PM

I can't believe you guys didn't mention this today. Annalee Newitz, from some website called io9, is quoted extensively in a New York Times article about Avatar... and she bashes Obama in it.

[www.nytimes.com]

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Image of Roklimber Roklimber 01/21/10, 06:44 AM

@BullfightsOnAcid: Bashes Obama? I don't see how. All she suggested was that one need not feel bad for Obama's troubles because he asked for them by running for the presidency.

She would have meant exactly the same thing if she had said that one should not feel bad for me for going out in the rain without an umbrella because it was my choice to do so in the first place.

I could have chosen differently, just as Obama could have decided not to run for president.

I went out in the rain without an umbrella and got wet. Obama ran for office and now he has a lot of terrible stuff to deal with.

Tough luck for both of us.

About Avatar, though, I really don't get what the fuss is all about. The movie is visually stunning, yes, but is otherwise totally unoriginal and, dare I say, mediocre.

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Edited by Roklimber at 01/21/10 6:46 AM

Image of BullfightsOnAcid BullfightsOnAcid 01/21/10, 09:02 AM

@Roklimber: If you can't see that Annalee is part of the vast right wing conspiracy then you are obviously part of it as well.

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Image of Roklimber Roklimber 01/21/10, 09:09 AM

@BullfightsOnAcid:

I can't speak for her, but I can tell you that the only times I am ever part of the right wing is when I'm flying and they seat me on the right side of the plane, above the wing.

I think you're seeing what you want to see and not what's actually there to be seen.

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#avatar Click here to read Man Dies After Avatar Screening, And China Pulls Avatar From Theaters

Man Dies After Avatar Screening, And China Pulls Avatar From Theaters

Two pieces of sad news around James Cameron's Avatar. Reports claim a 42-year-man died of a stroke after watching Avatar. Meanwhile, find out why China is cancelling Avatar showings. More »
01/20/10
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By Meredith Woerner
#poll Click here to read How Do You Feel About A 3-D Original Star Wars Trilogy?

How Do You Feel About A 3-D Original Star Wars Trilogy?

Now that Avatar has made more money than the original Star Wars, George Lucas is apparently making noises about re-releasing the series in 3-D. How do you feel about that? Trust your feelings! More »
01/19/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#avatarporn Click here to read Help Come Up With A Better Name For Hustler's Avatar Porn

Help Come Up With A Better Name For Hustler's Avatar Porn

Fresh from making This Ain't Star Trek XXX, Hustler has announced This Ain't Avatar XXX, another porn parody. While blue body-paint and sex are an intriguing combination, the title is weak. So Empire Magazine has asked you to suggest alternatives. More »
01/19/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
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