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November 16, 2009
Avatar: Gambling on Film's Future ![]()
James Cameron has a history of confounding expectations and coming up big in high-pressure situations. For "Avatar," being billed as the most expensive movie in history, some pundits are saying he needs to do nothing short of save Hollywood. More...
November 10, 2009
RT's Holiday Movie Preview -- Find Out What's Hot This Season!
Ah, the holiday season. A time for family, peace, goodwill, and some of the best that Hollywood has to offer. From the hotly-anticipated (Avatar, The Twilight Saga: New Moon) to the family-friendly (The Princess and the Frog); from Oscar... More...
November 09, 2009
Can Avatar Make Money? ![]()
The New York Times says James Cameron's "Avatar" will cost nearly half a billion dollars -- and asks the crucial question: Can something so expensive ever hope to turn a profit? More...
November 02, 2009
12 Facts About 2012
Did the Mayans really predict, all those centuries ago, that Earth would be visited by planetary apocalypse three years from now? It's open to interpretation -- Roland Emmerich has a gargantuan disaster movie to sell and even he admits the whole... More...
October 23, 2009
New 'Avatar' Trailer Reveals More Plot, CG Effects ![]()
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October 23, 2009
New Avatar Stills Posted ![]()
The curtain won't pull back on James Cameron's "Avatar" for a few more weeks, but for an extra early peek, take a gander at some of the new high-quality stills that have been posted over at Spoiler TV. More...
October 03, 2009
New: Brand New Images From the Movie, plus the Trailer. ![]()
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October 02, 2009
Friday Harvest: Avatar, Nightmare on Elm Street, and more!
Happy Friday Harvest, a weekly round-up of the best pictures, posters, and videos that have become available for viewing/download on Rotten Tomatoes. Each section features the favorite or most interesting item we've added for the week, along with... More...
September 27, 2009
New: View the Brand New Trailer Here. ![]()
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August 27, 2009
Avatar Stills Posted ![]()
The new issue of Empire includes some "Avatar" stills, and you know what that means -- yes, some enterprising soul has already scanned them for your perusal. More...
August 27, 2009
Avatar Tickets Already On Sale ![]()
Got a few bucks burning a hole in your pocket and plans to see "Avatar" on December 18? Good news: You can already pre-order your tickets. More...
August 25, 2009
Trailer & Poster review ![]()
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August 25, 2009
Sam Worthington Talks Terminator Salvation, Avatar Teaser Reactions ![]()
Speaking from the "Clash of the Titans" set in a recent interview, Sam Worthington discussed the reaction to "Terminator Salvation" -- and the "Avatar" footage released last week. More...
August 24, 2009
Avatar Day: The Aftermath ![]()
Now that "Avatar" Day is on the books, how are the fans who saw the preview footage reacting to the film? The Los Angeles Times got post-screening reactions from a number of lucky attendees. More...
August 22, 2009
Avatar Preview Footage and Trailer ![]()
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August 21, 2009
New: Avatar Trailer and Two New Posters ![]()
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August 13, 2009
More Avatar Preview Tickets Released: Adelaide and Perth
Due to overwhelming demand (sorry, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane -- the screenings are capacity) 20th Century Fox and Rotten Tomatoes have added seats to the Avatar preview in Adelaide and Perth. There are only a limited amounts of extra tickets,... More...
August 13, 2009
Fox, IMAX Team for Groundbreaking Avatar Promotion ![]()
Live near an IMAX theater? Be sure to check the official "Avatar" website at noon PST Monday -- 20th Century Fox is giving away tickets to see 16 minutes of footage from the film. More...
August 06, 2009
Be the first to see a sneak peek of Avatar!
James Cameron's Avatar is without doubt 2009's most anticipated movie. It marks the return of a legendary sci-fi/action director, the man responsible for the original Terminator films, Aliens, and the biggest film in box-office history, 1997's... More...
August 04, 2009
Avatar Aliens (Sort Of) Revealed ![]()
In a turn of events familiar to "Transformers" fans, pictures of the aliens from James Cameron's "Avatar" have made their online debut...in the form of toy stills. More...
July 30, 2009
John Landau Talks Avatar ![]()
Looking for the latest and greatest in behind-the-scenes info about James Cameron's "Avatar"? Lucky you: here's a new interview with producer John Landau. More...
July 28, 2009
The Fans Speak! Comic-Con Reactions From the Floor
RT hit the Convention Center floor at Comic-Con to poll fans and costumed Con-goers on the best sights and panel presentations of the week. We found that everyone -- teens and adults, boys and girls, cos-players and even the wizards of Hogwarts --... More...
July 27, 2009
Comic-Con Wrap: Iron Man 2, New Moon Best In Show
The truth about Sunday at this year's Comic-Con is that it was the day most people skipped - even the Hollywood studios. With only two film panels slated for the day (Overture's docu-romance Paper Heart, which stars a geeky girl who probably reads... More...
June 24, 2009
Cameron Screens Avatar Footage at Cinema Expo ![]()
James Cameron turned up at Cinema Expo yesterday, wearing a pair of 3-D glasses and unveiling nearly half an hour of "Avatar" footage. More...
June 05, 2009
Cameron's Avatar Will Not Be Brief ![]()
If you've been at all worried about getting the maximum movie for your admission dollar when James Cameron's "Avatar" comes out, you can relax: /Film has obtained confirmation that it'll be over two and a half hours long. More...
June 03, 2009
First Look at Avatar's "Heavy Equipment" ![]()
Ubisoft strolled into E3 with a mess o' "Avatar" stuff -- including a giant suit of armor from the film. Check it out! More...
June 02, 2009
Cameron Teases Avatar Game ![]()
Popping up at E3, James Cameron treated attendees to an in-depth discussion of "Avatar" -- well, the video game version, anyway. More...
May 29, 2009
More Avatar Concept Art Posted ![]()
Reinforcing its status as "the best place to be for all things James Cameron," MarketSaw has gotten its hands on a pair of concept art images for "Avatar." More...
May 26, 2009
New Still from Cameron's Avatar Surfaces? ![]()
Has a picture of a "Powersuit" from James Cameron's "Avatar" surfaced? Take a look and judge for yourself. More...
May 19, 2009
Cannes 2009: Carrey and co. Present A Christmas Carol
Big, fat flakes of white snow suddenly began tumbling down in the roasting afternoon heat of the Cannes Film Festival yesterday. It wasn't global warming. It was just Cannes. Because here, you can do that. The festival is its own Field Of Dreams:... More...
May 15, 2009
Exclusive: The Look of Terminator Salvation with Martin Laing
Production Designer Martin Laing has worked with James Cameron on True Lies, Titanic and Ghosts of the Abyss and has served on films like The Haunting, City of Ember and the upcoming Clash of the Titans. Terminator Salvation, with its bleak view... More...
May 10, 2009
Sam Worthington Talks Avatar, Clash of the Titans ![]()
With roles in "Terminator Salvation," James Cameron's "Avatar," and Louis Leterrier's "Clash of the Titans" remake, Sam Worthington has an insider's perspective on some of the most anticipated upcoming releases -- a perspective he shared in a... More...
April 06, 2009
Laz Alonso Talks James Cameron's Avatar ![]()
Is James Cameron's "Avatar" the first chapter in a planned trilogy, or did Laz Alonso just suffer a moment of vocabulary confusion? Read Collider's interview with the actor and decide for yourself. More...
March 27, 2009
Ridley Scott Going 3-D for Forever War ![]()
Telling reporters he's been inspired by James Cameron's "Avatar," Ridley Scott has announced he's adapting Joe Haldeman's "Forever War" as a 3-D feature. More...
March 10, 2009
James Cameron's Avatar Rumor Roundup ![]()
Rumor has it that James Cameron will be unveiling an "Avatar" trailer for ShoWest attendees at the end of the month -- and another, possibly more interesting, rumor has it that Cameron has already rejected eight potential trailers from his team. More...
February 02, 2009
New Photo from Cameron's Avatar Posted ![]()
It's rather blurry, but a new image purported to be "the first authentic, final rendition" of a character from James Cameron's "Avatar" has surfaced, and MarketSaw's got it. More...
December 12, 2008
Exclusive: Milton's Paradise Lost Movie in 3D?
Could Scott Derrickson's upcoming adaptation of Milton's Paradise Lost be shot in 3D? Perhaps so, the director told Rotten Tomatoes recently. More...
December 04, 2008
Richard Zanuck Issues 3-D Challenge to James Cameron ![]()
"Alice in Wonderland" producer Richard Zanuck claims not to have seen James Cameron's disparaging remarks about the process being used to convert his film to 3-D, but that hasn't stopped him from issuing a challenge to Cameron. More...
December 03, 2008
James Cameron Urges "Content-Driven" 3-D ![]()
James Cameron gave the keynote address at Tuesday's 3D Entertainment Summit, and had some interesting things to say about the way the technology is being used -- particularly by Tim Burton. More...
October 15, 2008
Cameron Talks Avatar "Trench Warfare" ![]()
James Cameron has issued another update from the set of "Avatar," where he has apparently entered "CG hell." More...
September 09, 2008
James Cameron Talks Avatar; Set Photos Leak ![]()
In a recent interview, James Cameron said his upcoming sci-fi epic "Avatar" "makes 'Titanic' look like a picnic" -- and now that the first set photos are starting to leak out, you can see for yourself. More...
August 11, 2008
20 CGI Classics - From T2 to Batman Begins to WALL-E
We showcase 20 films which have employed Pixar's pioneering software RenderMan to create some of the last two decades' most visually-impressive movies. More...
August 07, 2008
James Cameron Talks Avatar ![]()
With just under a year and a half before the scheduled release of his latest big-budget epic, Avatar, James Cameron has given the Hollywood Reporter a peek inside the production, which he calls the "most challenging film" he's ever made. More...
May 16, 2008
Cameron Going on a Dive After Avatar? ![]()
Slashfilm's Peter Sciretta thinks he knows what James Cameron might be up to after he finishes Avatar. More...
April 11, 2008
James Cameron Totally Loves 3-D ![]()
In a wide-ranging interview with Variety, James Cameron talks about his upcoming 3-D epic Avatar -- and his plans to bring 3-D technology to the world of "small dramatic film." More...
February 22, 2008
James Cameron Gives Fans an Avatar Update
First, the bad news: Someone's been circulating fake promo art for James Cameron's Avatar lately. Now for the good news: Cameron has given the good folks at Ain't It Cool News an update on progress behind the scenes of his latest sci-fi epic. More...
February 14, 2008
Sam Worthington Joins Terminator 4 Cast
With McG and Christian Bale inching ever closer to Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins' summer 2009 release date, the sequel's supporting cast is starting to fill in. More...
January 29, 2008
Stephen Sommers' G.I. Joe Finds Its Duke?
Remember all those rumors about Sam Worthington being in line to star as Duke in Stephen Sommers' live-action G.I. Joe? Well, they were true. Emphasis on the "were." More...
January 22, 2008
Cloverfield 2 on the Horizon?
It debuted at number one last weekend, broke the weekend record for a film opening in January, and earned a respectable 77 percent Tomatometer rating from the critics -- so should it surprise anyone that people are already talking about a... More...
January 03, 2008
Studios Planning for Fewer Sequels in 2008
If you're the type of moviegoer who greets the annual wave of sequels with groans and eyerolls, USA Today has some good news for you: In 2008, you can expect to see far fewer of them at a theater near you. More...
December 12, 2007
Avatar Pushed Back; Night at the Museum 2 Moved Up
Now that studio executives don't have to worry about all those pesky new scripts coming in all the time, they can concentrate on the fun stuff -- like playing with the 2009 release schedule. More...
December 01, 2007
Aliens meets Lord of the Rings if it were written by Al Gore, with the battle of Endor thrown in for good measure. ![]()
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November 28, 2007
Avatar Concept Art Leaked?
You won't get to see James Cameron's Avatar in theaters until May of 2009, but fret not, sci-fi fans -- the Internet is a magical, unending source of leaked information, and thanks to JoBlo, you can get your first look at concept art from the film! More...
October 18, 2007
Wolverine Gets Official Title, Release Date
Cue the chorus of claw jokes, everyone: Variety reports that 20th Century Fox has settled on May 1, 2009 for the release of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. More...
October 01, 2007
"My goal is to rekindle those amazing mystical moments my generation felt when we first saw 2001," says Titanic director James Cameron of Avatar, his first movie in 10 years. ![]()
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September 20, 2007
Monsters vs. Aliens Flees Cameron's Avatar Release Date
Looks like yesterday's report about some major release-date shuffling by the studios was just the tip of the iceberg. More...
September 18, 2007
Zoe Saldana Joins Star Trek XI
Well, it looks like the rumors were true -- according to a post published today at The Hollywood Reporter, Zoe Saldana "is in final negotiations" to join the cast of Star Trek XI. More...
August 31, 2007
Has J.J. Abrams Found His Uhura?
We've passed along plenty of the dish surrounding J.J. Abrams' upcoming Star Trek reboot, including a whole lotta casting buzz -- but amidst all the Kirk, Spock, and Chekov gossip, there hasn't been much speculation regarding who might play one of... More...
July 18, 2007
James Cameron's Avatar Stares Down Monsters vs. Aliens For Summer Date
Not too long ago we heard there was a big shoving match going on for the release date of May 22nd, 2009. The combatants were DreamWorks' "Monsters vs. Aliens" and James Cameron's "Avatar." And one of 'em blinked. More...
May 02, 2007
CCH Pounder Talks Up Cameron's "Avatar"
You probably know the the talented character actress CCH Pounder from her work on TV series like "ER" and "The Shield," but she's done a good deal of movie work, too. She's among the cast of James Cameron's "Avatar"... More...
April 23, 2007
"War of the 3-D Epics" -- Coming May, 2009
Memorial Day 2009 is set up to be Cameron vs. Katzenberg in the battle of the 3-D epics. Both producers want the release date, Katzenberg for "Monsters vs. Aliens," and Cameron for his long-awaited "Avatar." More...
April 11, 2007
Sigourney Weaver Talks More About "Avatar"
It's pretty difficult to not be impressed by Ms. Sigourney Weaver. But with two recent indies under her belt and a brief window in her theatrical career, the classy gal is just getting ready for "Avatar" duty. More...
April 08, 2007
Michael Biehn Hopin', Wishin' and Waitin' for "Avatar"
James Cameron staple actor Michael Biehn ("Terminator," "Aliens," "The Abyss") must be happy that the director is coming back to narrative filmmaking with "Avatar." It's likely to be a reunion between the... More...
April 06, 2007
A Half-Decade-Early "Avatar" Poster?
Wow. How often do you get to see a poster for a movie that won't hit theaters for another four years? Well, if you know JoBlo then you can do it today if you like. There's always a chance it could be a fakie, but for right now it does look like... More...
April 01, 2007
Weaver Does Cameron's Live Action/Animation 20 Years Later in "Avatar"
Sigourney Weaver reunites with her "Aliens" director James Cameron, more than 20 years later, with his new film "Avatar." Though sworn to secrecy, Weaver revealed that she is playing both a live action and animated character,... More...
March 27, 2007
Biehn and Cameron Back Together on "Avatar"?
They worked pretty darn well together on "The Terminator," "Aliens," and "The Abyss" -- so maybe filmmaker James Cameron and actor Michael Biehn are about to get the old magic brewing on "Avatar." (Or maybe... More...
February 26, 2007
"Avatar" Definitely Coming -- But Not Soon
Hey, you got any plans for May 22nd, 2009? Me neither. Hey, let's go see the new James Cameron movie that day. Cool, I'll put it in my calendar. More...
February 23, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: A "Simpsons Movie" Trailer, "Pirates 3" and "Dark Knight" Tidbits, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, more trailers, spoilers and other tidbits, for "The Simpsons Movie," "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," and "The Dark Knight." More...
February 15, 2007
Sigourney Weaver Checks Out James Cameron's "Avatar"
James Cameron had some casting news to announce, so he called AICN to help get the word out there. Seems that Sigourney Weaver, in line with earlier reports, has joined Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana in Cameron's "Avatar." More...
January 19, 2007
Weaver Joining Cameron's "Avatar"?
Sigourney Weaver is having a busy year: Not only is her voice in theaters now, as the wicked stepmother in "Happily N'Ever After," but she'll also be seen in the upcoming films "The Girl in the Park" and "Vantage... More...
January 17, 2007
An Old Friend Checks Out James Cameron's New "Avatar"
Well here's some James Cameron news that's interesting if not all that surprising: In addition to the already-cast Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana, the "Avatar" director looks to be interested in hiring an old friend for his new movie.... More...
January 12, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Beyonce Gets Dissed And Defended, Sam Raimi Gives Some Hints On The Next Two "Spider-Man" Movies, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Beyonce's detractors and defenders converge in perfect harmony in the RT forums, and Sam Raimi makes up for the lack of a new "Transformers" trailer by giving some spicy info about both "Spider-Man 3"... More...
January 10, 2007
Cameron to Get "Gung Ho" on "Avatar"
Harry from AICN recently had a interesting little phone call from James Cameron, and the slow-moving yet still-revolutionary filmmaker had some fairly interesting info to impart regarding his just (finally and officially) announced project... More...
January 09, 2007
James Cameron's "Avatar" On Its Way!
We've been hearing about "James Cameron's next movie" for what seems like twelve years, but according to a recent New York Times story, the "Titanic" director's "Avatar" is not only the next project on his plate --... More...
December 22, 2006
Cameron's Geeting His Amazing "Avatar" On Track -- Slowly
The good news on the James Cameron's "Avatar" front is this: The filmmaker's been working with Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg on a mega-fancy cutting-edge special effects system the likes of which have never been seen before. The bad... More...
October 20, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: James Cameron's New Leading Man, Jackman Likes "Wolverine," "Hellboy" Has New Enemies, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, James Cameron finds his man for "Avatar," Hugh Jackman digs the "Wolverine" script, and Guillermo del Toro ponders some old friends as possible foes for "Hellboy." More...
October 18, 2006
Has James Cameron Found His "Avatar" Star?
The news has been confirmed in an official capacity, but according to a handful of movie sites, James Cameron has found a star for his long-awaited "Avatar." And it's not the sort of leading man you're probably expecting... More...


