Jon Landau, producer of Avatar, spoke to MTV about the film and dropped big news concerning the franchise. He said that director James Cameron is going to write a novel detailing the back story of Avatar, giving fans insight into Na’vi/human relations on Pandora, Col. Quaritch and his campaign on the deadly planet, the death of Tommy Sully brother and how Jake ended up in the wheelchair. I think this is a great idea, especially considering the weakest part of the huge hit film was the rushed introduction at the beginning of the movie. Read the comments Jon Landau gave in his interview below.

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If your sick of hearing about how Avatar is breaking all these box office records, then this will probably be one of the last articles we run on the matter. That’s because Avatar has now broken the last big record it had yet to accomplish: highest grossing movie of all time. On Tuesday, Avatar topped Titanic as the highest grossing film ever with over $600 million in domestic box office tickets. If James Cameron was “King of the World” after Titanic’s record-breaking run, then I am not sure what self-inflicted title he will give himself this time around. The man is the mastermind behind the two highest grossing films of all time, so the recognition is warranted. So, how far will Titanic go? Keep reading for our take on it.

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Following the success of James Cameron’s Avatar has become one of the most interesting stories in box office history. Most importantly because it will soon become the highest grossing film in history as it takes aim at Cameron’s other big film, Titanic. This weekend Avatar made it six straight weekends at number one and on Saturday surpassed The Dark Knight to become the second highest grossing movie of all time. And today we are able to report that Avatar has now topped Titanic internationally to become the highest grossing film worldwide. Continue reading for a full break down of this weekends box office results.

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Yahoo Movies has this 22-minute video which is a behind-the-scenes look at Avatar featuring commentary from various cast members. The video is titled “Creating the World of Pandora” and is a detailed look at how the movie came together. I really enjoyed seeing how the different creatures and plants were created and the work that was involved in creating an entire planet. The interviews on this feature consist of cast members as well as the technical crew who explain the work they did behind-the-scenes. This is an interesting feature that I recommend you check out after the break.

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There have been many comparisons to James Cameron’s Avatar this past holiday season. Many felt that it was an amalgam of such great films as Pocahontas and Dances With Wolves with a hint of Fern Gully. While this may sound true, it doesn’t make Avatar any less a great film. I had been waiting for the You Tube elite to put together a version of the Avatar trailer mixed with any of the above film comparisons and thanks to Bloodrunsclear via You – Tube this mash-up was made. Also, we have an excerpt from Digg that shows how the movie may have been written.

See the trailer after the jump.

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The magic of movies is in the ability to create a visual escape for an audience. Not in recent memory has a movie created a world that encompasses the idea of escapism better than Avatar. Director James Cameron has created a visual masterpiece. Watching the film in 3D on IMAX is an incredible experience that everyone should enjoy. The colors, the special effects, and the 3D all create this visual world of wonder that is so appealing that I found myself emerged in a completely different world. Escaping reality is the purpose of movies and James Cameron has crafted a detailed universe that is so intricate I believe there is another world out there called Pandora.

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IMAX has released a final poster for James Cameron’s Avatar which will arrive in theaters now in less than 10 days. The feature will be shown in both digital and IMAX 3D when the film opens on December 18th everywhere. Check out the poster after the jump.

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Last night Fox aired a new TV spot for Avatar which premiered new footage. Shown during a commercial break for Glee, the Avatar TV spot is similar to the trailer which we have seen, however keep watching and you will see some new footage! If you weren’t sold on how amazing Avatar is going to be than you need to watch this clip. James Cameron has created a visually stunning piece of work and that is evident from a 3 minute trailer! Watch this new TV spot and tell us what you think after the jump.

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James Cameron’s Avatar will arrive in theaters December 18th in regular formats, digital 3D, and IMAX 3D. Today we have some great looking high resolution images for you to check out. The images consist of the Na’vi which are the creatures featured in the photo above. If you haven’t checked out the first trailer for the movie click here. I will admit this film looks beautiful, however I hope it can live up to all the hype. Check out the photos after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

The first trailer for the very much anticipated James Cameron film Avatar has finally arrived. This project has been ten years in the making and as we approach the December 18th release date the hype could not be any more huge than it already is. This trailer is breathtaking as audiences get their first look into the magnificent world that director James Cameron has created. This is more than a film for Cameron. This is many years of work put into developing a new world that people have never seen before. Fanboyz was privileged to watch 25 minutes of the film last month at Comic-Con and we can honestly say that Cameron is an extraordinary filmmaker. Watch this must see trailer after the jump.

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Unless you are completely out of touch with popular culture you should have heard of a new movie called Avatar. This film is the latest venture by Titanic director James Cameron. Set on a planet with its own species, language, and ecological system, Avatar is more than a movie, it is an accomplishment. Last month at Comic-Con Cameron presented fans with 24 minutes from the film which will not hit theaters until December. The film which will be released in regular as well as 3D formats is an impressive feat for the filmmaker. Cameron has taken the term concept and gone to a place we have never been to before. Check out the first official poster for Avatar which hits theaters December 18th.

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While James Cameron was presenting his footage from Avatar last month at Comic-Con, a fan of the director asked if we would ever see a sequel to True Lies. The action packed film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger living a double life as both a secret government agent and a family man from the suburbs. Cameron’s response to the fan at Comic-Con was that Arnold was busy being Governor and who knows what the future held. Well it looks like this project could actually be a reality. True Lies costar, Tom Arnold, recently spoke with the New York Times about the possibility of a True Lies 2.

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A huge announcement was made during the Avatar panel today: the film will have a free 15 minute long 3D sneak peek in theaters and Imax screens all around the country on August 21st. Not much is known at this point, but from what James Cameron was saying, audiences will get to see what he has been working on for the past 4 years about 4 months before the film is released.

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A lot of hype has been building around James Cameron’s latest film, Avatar. Considering he has not done a movie since Titanic, which launched the careers of two of Hollywood’s most successful stars, visually immersed the audience with cutting edge graphics, and made enough money to bailout the auto industry, a lot of questions have come with the excitement. Will it live up to his previous sci-fi work, which includes The Abyss, Aliens, and Terminator? Does he fulfill his self made promise to always keep his work ahead of the curve in terms of graphics and impressive visuals? Is Sigourney Weaver going to be in it? The answer to all of these is yes.

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The Fanboyz.net crew arrived in San Diego, California this afternoon for the 2009 Comic-Con. This is our first year attending the convetion and we look forward to covering all the major attractions during our five day stay here. Be sure to follow all of our updates on Twitter as we will be taking photos and giving up to the minute news straight from the floor of the convention. Tomorrow we will start our day with the first ever 3D Disney panel led by directors Tim Burton, Robert Zemeckis, and Jon Lasseter. They will debut footage from their upcoming projects which includes Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, and Toy Story 3. All of these films will be released in a 3D format so we should get to see some good 3D clips tomorrow.

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With the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con just three weeks away the convention center is gearing up for the largest gathering of movie and comic fans. ComingSoon.net has released these photos of the banner which is outside the convention center. The Fanboyz.net staff will be attending this years Comic-Con starting on Wednesday July 22nd. We will be covering all the big panels and reporting on them for you to read daily. Until then, what do you think about this banner? Check out the full picture after the jump.

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FANFLASH is the title for our original articles that dive into different aspects of popular culture and entertainment. Today Jordan Tunney discusses the massive amount of hype surrounding James Cameron’s new film Avatar which hits theaters this December.

From time to time, movie web sites get caught up in the hype concerning certain movies. This summer, it’s looking like James Cameron’s Avatar is that film. Now I am a fan of James Cameron films, especially The Abyss and Aliens. But concerning Avatar, only snippets of concept art, a few behind the scenes photos, and details about the 3D technology have surfaced. If Cameron’s involvement is the sole thrust of excitement behind Avatar, I am still reserved. Does a famous director make a movie already groundbreaking before anyone has even seen footage?

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James Cameron’s Avatar doesn’t hit theaters until this December, but every week it seems there is some new buzz mounting for this movie. We have heard that Avatar will have an exclusive IMAX run that will last three months. Directors like Stephen Soderbergh have seen clips from the movie and have stated that it is groundbreaking. There have been numerous rumors surrounding the project, from costs, to technology, to the one big question everyone seems to have which is what is it all about? Instead of previewing a clip from the movie, Cameron has unleashed photos from the new video game inspired by the film. E3 is the company behind the game and after the jump we have exclusive photos and an interview with Cameron about his first movie since Titanic.

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By Jeff Olson
March 9, 2009
Source: MarketSaw

There has been little news about James Cameron’s new film, Avatar. The director’s first film since Titanic is due in theaters December 18, 2009. The internet has been buzzing with rumors about this film, and today we bring you three rumors courtesy of MarsketSaw, who have compiled some juicy details about this highly anticipated film. Remember these are just rumors for the time being and have yet to be confirmed. However, if they do pan out, they could be some big news for fans of Cameron, and this potential blockbuster. So what are these rumors exactly? Continue reading to check them out.

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