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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

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

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

#avatar

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?

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

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

#avatar

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

#avatarporn

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

#snl

James Cameron's Laser Cats Plus SNL's Avatar Sex Scene

Last night Saturday Night Live brought in James "Game-Changer" Cameron to reboot the entire Laser Cats series. Join Nitro, Captain Spaceship and special guest Ripley back in time. Plus the deleted Avatar sex scene remade by SNL. More »

01/17/10

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By Meredith Woerner

#exclusive

Avatar's Designers Speak: Floating Mountains, AMP Suits And The Dragon

You may think you've been living inside Pandora, James Cameron's imaginary world, for a while after seeing Avatar. But just think what it's like for the designers and creators who spent years imagining every tiny detail of the place. More »

01/14/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#spideravatar

What Would James Cameron's Spider-Man Have Looked Like?

We know that James Cameron tried to make a gritty, adult Spider-Man movie in 1992 (see: the Spidey and Mary Jane sex scene on the Brooklyn Bridge). But what would this thankfully averted train wreck have looked like? More »

01/14/10

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By Cyriaque Lamar

#terminator

Skynet's Terminator 2 Symphony Of Abuse

Listen to the sweeping sounds of this Terminator 2 symphony, composed entirely out of T2 sound effects. Who knew the dying whimpers of some metalic punk could be so beautiful?

01/13/10

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By Meredith Woerner

#avatar

Everything That Was Cut From Avatar: Sex, Drugs And Suicide

The Na'vi hair plug sex scene wasn't the only questionable scene removed from James Cameron's Avatar. Find out what Quaritch meant by "real legs," which supporting characters were supposed to be in love, and why Sigourney was so pissed. More »

01/13/10

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By Meredith Woerner

#cash

A Nation-By-Nation Breakdown Of Avatar's Moolah

We know that James Cameron's Avatar has raked in a record-breaking $1.34 billion internationally. But where exactly did Cameron make the most greenbacks off his epic of 10-foot-tall cerulean cat people who make love with their hairdos? More »

01/12/10

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By Cyriaque Lamar

#rant

More Big Directors Should Imitate Sam Raimi And Go Back To Their Indie Roots

It's official: Spider-Man 4 is being delayed indefinitely over concerns with the script. And we can't help feeling grateful that Sam Raimi took some time to do Drag Me To Hell and get some perspective. More »

01/06/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#avatar

5 Theories That Explain Why Avatar Was Such A Huge Hit

Now that Avatar is on track to be the second biggest film of all time, pundits are starting to wonder if there's more to its success than Art Nouveau pterodactyls in 3-D. Here are five explanations they've come up with. More »

01/05/10

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#jamescameron

James Cameron's Love-Hate Relationship With Technology

James Cameron started as an effects wizard for Roger Corman, and all of his films have expanded the technology of movie-making. But his films are also all about the ways technology can fail us or destroy us. What gives? More »

12/29/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#conceptart

Own A Piece Of The Untamed World Of Pandora

The lush moon Pandora does not belong to you, sky people. But you can own a deluxe print of original concept art, such as this early James Cameron drawing of Zoe Saldana's Neytiri. More awesome concept art images below. More »

12/29/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#chartporn

Chart Reveals Who The True Masters Of Science Fiction Were This Decade

Have any movie directors or producers revealed themselves to be "masters" of science fiction in recent years? In this chart, we look at how some of the contenders for SF mastery have fared. More »

12/25/09

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By Lauren Davis

#thefuturist

The Epic Movie-Making Adventures Of James Cameron

James Cameron's rise, from driving trucks to directing some of Hollywood's biggest epics, parallels the epic journeys of his characters, from Sarah Connor to Jake Sully. And you won't believe how crazy the stories in his biography, The Futurist, are. More »

12/23/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

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