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James Cameron is known for his work as a writer, director, and producer of primarily Science Fiction and Action-Adventure films. His films, most notably Titanic and the Terminator Franchise, have been both innovative and commercially successful. The films he has directed have generated an estimated $3 billion in revenue. He won three Academy Awards for his work on Titanic in 1997. His work generally deals with the relationships between humans and technology. His films have also been motivated by the idea of a nuclear holocaust and Cameron's personal interest in deep sea exploration. Recently, he has been working as a Documentary filmmaker, producing 3-D Imax films about deep sea exploration.
Cameron's newest project is Avatar, an epic Sci-Fi movie about humans invading a remote planet called Pandora. Avatar is set to be released December 18, 2009.
In an interview with Philippine Daily Inquirer, James Cameron indicated that editing on Avatar is finished, and he is now fine-tuning the result.http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/4336/avatar-editing-done-cameron-devotes-himself-to-polishing-visual-effects
August 21, 2009 is defined as Avatar Day, on which day all IMAX theaters will show 15 minutes of footage of the upcoming movie for free. http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7221:details-of-san-diego-comic-con-avatar-footage-arrives&catid=52:conventions&Itemid=171A second movie trailer has been released via iTunes on August 20, 2009. This trailer instantly became the most-viewed trailer ever on Apple.com with over four million downloads in the first 24 hours.http://www.facebook.com/officialavatarmovie?v=app_2347471856&viewas=1036937674&ref=ts
Avatar premiered on December 16, 2009 in Hollywood Los Angeles with a special 'blue carpet', including Avatar cast members Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver and Giovanni Ribisi.http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2009/12/avatar-premiere-blue-red-carpet-arrivals.html- Born: 1954
- Grew up in Chippawa, Canada
- 1971: family moved to Brea, California
- Attended California State University, Fullerton
- Won three Academy Awards for Titanic
- Other popular films include the Terminator Franchise, Aliens (Film), The Abyss and True Lies
- Movies have grossed an estimated $3 billion
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James Cameron on Amazon
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Titanic and the Making of James Cameron: The Inside Story of the Three-Year Adventure That Rewrote Motion Picture History - $24.95
The only full-length narrative book, including excerpts from Cameron's journals, on how this landmark film was made, drawn from three years of research and interviews. Its 18 chapters read like an adventure story, and cover Cameron's techni...
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Titanic: James Cameron's Illustrated Screenplay - $30.00
"Titanic: James Cameron' s Illustrated Screenplay" contains the shooting script of the most popular film of all time. An invaluable reference for film students and fans, this book details the evolution of the epic romance from script to scr...
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Aliens (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) - $19.98
In this action-packed sequel to Alien, Sigourney Weaver returns as Ripley, the only survivor from mankind's first encounter with the monstrous Alien. Her account of the Alien and the fate of her crew are received with skepticism - until th...
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AFI - The Directors - James Cameron - $9.98
Before setting his sights on a motion picture career, James Cameron studied physics and worked as a machinist and a truck driver. Today, he is one of the most successful directors in Hollywood. His blockbuster films include The Terminator, ...
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