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Avatar sequels officially begin filming Sept 25. Are standalone sequels.
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SCULLIBUNDO
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Best way to describe standalone sequel is to look at Cameron's other sequels.
Terminator 2 works as a standalone film, because it doesn't require anybody to have seen T1. It does the necessary legwork for new audiences.
Same with Aliens.
Mad Max Fury Road is a more recent example, though that definitely feels more like a reboot.
In past interviews, Cameron referenced the Matrix sequels as an example of exactly what he didn't want. Some bullshit cliffhanger that doesn't offer up a satisfying ending to the audience. So this also won't be like your Hunger Games movies where the films feel episodic.
All that said, I still have a feeling the last two of the 4 sequels will be one movie split in two, due to the odd release schedule.
Terminator 2 works as a standalone film, because it doesn't require anybody to have seen T1. It does the necessary legwork for new audiences.
Same with Aliens.
Mad Max Fury Road is a more recent example, though that definitely feels more like a reboot.
In past interviews, Cameron referenced the Matrix sequels as an example of exactly what he didn't want. Some bullshit cliffhanger that doesn't offer up a satisfying ending to the audience. So this also won't be like your Hunger Games movies where the films feel episodic.
All that said, I still have a feeling the last two of the 4 sequels will be one movie split in two, due to the odd release schedule.
ryutaro's mama
Member
Doesn't sound like you are detached?
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Yeah big shoes to fill.
An obvious choice for many reasons on this specific production would be Howard Shore.
But I'm kind of hoping Cameron doesn't go with an obvious choice.
What about James Newton Howard?
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
I would totally dig that.
If I had my dream pairing for this movie, it'd be Cameron grabbing Joe Hisaishi. Pandora is basically a live-action Miyazaki world.
https://youtu.be/JPGf8J-7T5c
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
That sounds awful and not very promising
Probably for the best if he wants to release his films this century tho
I feel like I'm actually never going to watch these movies.
Filming four movies at once is insane, and I'm not sure how fresh Pandora is going to seem after a couple of these things.
Yeah he was fine in Avatar. I insist though that the animators did work to make his CGI-self emote more.
Filming four movies at once is insane, and I'm not sure how fresh Pandora is going to seem after a couple of these things.
Yeah he was fine in Avatar. I insist though that the animators did work to make his CGI-self emote more.
I don't see how correcting someone is a "defense force." I don't personally care about him but the idea that pops up from time to time that he hasn't done anything is simply false.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming Cinematic Universe Universe, which combines the worlds of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Avatar, The Mummy, Transformers, John Carter and Mars Needs Moms into one epic tale.
Forget Matrix Revolutions, can you imagine going to the theaters to watch Matrix Reloaded without having seen The Matrix?
Some of my family actually did that, had to leave after 30 minutes due to not understanding a single fucking thing that was going on, lel.
I'm not entirely convinced these movies will be completely standalone. It would be a surprising achievement if he actually managed to do that.
NealMcCauley
Member
Well if it happens, it happens.
That reminds me I should plan on seeing T2 3D on August 29.
That reminds me I should plan on seeing T2 3D on August 29.
Like Final Fantasy
TheVampire
Banned
Why dont the humans just develop some bioweapon to gas all the natives and then take the planet?
Or just glass the planet from orbit?
Or just glass the planet from orbit?
When you think about it, the visual effects should be completely ridiculous. By the time ABADAR2 drops, eleven years will have passed since the first movie. That's like two game console generations. Ten years before Avatar, this was the state of the art in CGI:
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[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/dXGpQ0a.jpg[/IMG]Gah.
Maybe there's a method to Cameron's madness. Eternally delaying these things just to be capable of blowing our minds again.
My god, that looks like crap, Lucas had all the money in the world and it still came out like garbage.
Tom Nook Sawyer
Member
To be fair, that was pretty damn impressive at the time, even if it didn't age nearly as well as, say, Jurassic Park
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
It's been explained that nuking/glossing the planet would render the minerals they want to salvage uselsss.
It's also been explained that the tech the humans have on Pandora is relatively low-tech compared to what the humans use elsewhere, because the electro-mag field on Pandora fucks the more advanced equipment up.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Every decade, when popcorn tentpoles reach their most dire state, James Cameron surfaces to cleanse the Earth.
Transformers 5 and The Mummy were the tipping point.
Transformers 5 and The Mummy were the tipping point.
Can't wait for the promo tour for Avatar 5.
"Hey Sam, how was filming Avatar 5?"
"I've no fucking idea, we shot this film 8 years ago. I can't even remember its story. Something about green people or so."
TheVampire
Banned
We just fucking gas them all to death then!
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
They tried more than that at the end of Avatar. They tried straight up genocide. They brought the fire. But they got fucked by the sentient moon that is Pandora.
titiklabingapat
Member
I came in for news about live action benders in action and I leave disappointed.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
lol @ QT in the back.The true gawd
He even has the appropriate initials.
I remember back in 2010, at the THR roundtable, he said he wishes he made Avatar.
Fancyarcher
Member
Stand-alone sequels so can we expect a Avatar cinematic universe now? Quaritch origin movie incoming or something?
Never doubt the Cameron. He knows how to make a box office hit.
The true gawd
He even has the appropriate initials.
Never doubt the Cameron. He knows how to make a box office hit.
It's not his fault Hollywood annointed him the next big thing and tried to make him a leading man. The hate should be aimed at Hollywood, not him. That said, I'm shocked they're still sticking with him. They could have easily recast the role considering the subject matter.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Was originally supposed to be Matt Damon. Damon passed on it due to a scheduling conflict with some film that turned out to be something less than memorable... from what I remember.
Edit: It was The Greenzone. lol
Damon still kicks himself for missing it.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Man, thank fuck for The Martian. Dude has not had a kind run the past decade. Was the last good pre-Martian movie he was in The Departed?
darkinstinct
...lacks reading comprehension.
And even if he had done nothing to keep his schedule free for the Avatar sequels: Could you blame him when he has a $120 million payday coming up? I'd rather not have any other projects going on when Cameron calls.
True Grit.