James Cameron says his Avatar sequels will not be shot using a high frame rate. Avatar really pushed the boundaries of filmmaking when it released back in 2009, ushering in the era of 3D and cementing James Cameron’s place as an innovative director. So, many expect that his Avatar sequels will also be using the […]
Could the Avatar sequels break the wrong kind of box office record?
Tom Jolliffe looks at Avatar 2 and a distinct lack of excitement to return to James Cameron’s world… You remember that film with blue characters in it? No, not The Smurfs… Avatar. In 2009 it was the groundbreaking, visually dazzling CGI world which James Cameron created, whilst simultaneously revolutionising 3D technology (and beginning a five year […]
Jemaine Clement joins Avatar sequels
The official Twitter account for the Avatar franchise has revealed that Flight of the Conchords and What We Do In the Shadows’ Jemaine Clement has become the latest addition to the cast of the sequels, with the New Zealand actor and comedian set to play Dr. Garvin, a marine biologist on Pandora. 📣 Casting announcement! […]
Disney delays Avatar sequels and The New Mutants, pulls the plug on Gambit and announces new Star Wars trilogy
Following the completion of the Fox takeover earlier this year, The Walt Disney Company has announced an updated release schedule through to 2027 (!), which includes several delays – Artemis Fowl, Indiana Jones 5 (again), The New Mutants (again) and the Avatar sequels (again) – as well as dates for three brand new Star Wars […]
Michelle Yeoh joins James Cameron’s Avatar sequels
Star Trek: Discovery and Crazy Rich Asians star Michelle Yeoh has become the latest addition to the cast of James Cameron’s Avatar sequels, where she will portray a scientist called Dr. Karina Mogue. “Throughout her career, Michelle has always created unique and memorable characters,” said Cameron. “I look forward to working with Michelle to do […]
The Flickering Myth Podcast #96 – Avengers: Endgame Might Make Money
EJ Moreno and Tori Brazier join Allen and Gerald for a wide-ranging discussion in this week’s episode of The Flickering Myth Podcast, including everyone’s reaction to the Joker trailer, DC Films’ latest Shazam!, Tim Burton’s Dumbo, Avengers: Endgame predictions, Idris Elba’s role in The Suicide Squad, the past, present, and future of the Marvel and […]
Vin Diesel hints at casting in James Cameron’s Avatar sequels
It looks like Vin Diesel may be readying himself for a trip to Pandora, with the Fast & Furious star sharing a video from the set of James Cameron’s Avatar sequels where he seemingly suggests that he’s finally set to work with the legendary filmmaker. Check it out here… SEE ALSO: Could the Avatar sequels break […]
Game of Thrones actor joins James Cameron’s Avatar sequels
The official Twitter account for the Avatar franchise has announced that Australian actor Brendan Cowell (Game of Thrones, The Borgias) has been cast in James Cameron’s Avatar sequels, where he’ll portray the character of Mick Scoresby, the captain of a large-scale marine hunting vessel on Pandora. SEE ALSO: Could the Avatar sequels break the wrong […]
James Cameron confirms rumoured Avatar sequel titles, but they are subject to change
Back in November of last year, it was reported that James Cameron’s four Avatar sequels would be going by the titles Avatar: The Way of Water, Avatar: The Seed Bearer, Avatar: The Tulkun Rider and Avatar: The Quest for Eywa. Well, during a promotional interview with Entertainment Tonight (via The Playlist) for his newest film Alita: Battle Angel, Cameron […]
Live-action filming on Avatar sequels to begin in the spring, Edie Falco joins cast
Back in November, James Cameron revealed that the cast of Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 had wrapped filming, but it seems that the filmmaker was only referring to the performance capture aspects of the sci-fi sequels, as producer Jon Landau has revealed that live-action shooting is set to get underway in the spring. “We have […]