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At one point, 2013 was designated as the year in which we would see the sequel to James Cameron's ridiculously huge hit 'Avatar.' However, at a recent preview screening for the 3D re-release of 'Titanic,' 'Avatar 2' producer Jon Landau spilled the beans that our wait for the sequel would be considerably longer. Landau stated that 'Avatar 2' was "four years away." That's right, go ahead and write yourself a note now for your 2016 return trip to Pandora. Now, given that we are only a couple weeks removed from 2011, it could actually be released in late 2015, but that's still a ways away. The subsequent third film will largely be shot simultaneously, and so will be expected one year later. Landau stated that the sequel will, just as the first, feature advanced technology in everything from 3D to CG to motion capture.
Well, sorry 'Avatar' fans. It looks like you're just going to have to wait until James Cameron is satisfied that he has once again changed the game before you're allowed to see the sequel. I find it interesting that Landau mentions not one word about the plot of 'Avatar 2,' but has plenty to say about the special effects. My biggest problem with 'Avatar' was how incredibly basic and, frankly rehashed, its story was in favor of congratulating itself for its, admittedly, landmark effects. If this trend of the 'Avatar' sequels trying to outdo themselves in terms of effects continues, pushing their release dates back further and further to allow for advances in technology, these are going to become World's Fair exhibits instead of films. I don't mind waiting. But how about you guys? Does this distant release date put you off at all?
Source: Bleeding Cool
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Comment by Mikeynike on January 17, 2012 at 6:06am next 4 years will get Avengers, Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit, Spiderman,Star trek 2 and a shit load of other movies better than Avatar. i wont be losing any sleep over this news.
Comment by Obscene Otter on January 15, 2012 at 10:55am I like how James Cameron acts like he's the god of 3D and the Jackass guys made a better 3D movie than he did....
Comment by Boatloads1017 on January 14, 2012 at 1:03am
Comment by Gift of the Magi on January 13, 2012 at 5:48pm Personally, I see this only benefits Cameron, as four years may be enough time to some of the fence-sitters on how good or bad Avatar was to forget the bad points of the film (which were many) and fondly remember the pretty, shiny parts.
But mentioning ONLY the effects (which were Avatar's only strong point) and NOTHING about plot or story (which was one of its weakest) as not a good thing.While yes, many sci-fi stories rip off each other with their plots, at least most can make a good and in-depth story with what they take. Avatar did neither. Terrible acting, two-dimentional characters, a story so thin you could see through it and a plot so basic it was borderline insulting.
Am I looking forward to the sequel? Nope. Cameron so far has not proven he gives a damn about making GOOD movies...he just likes flashy FX films, which I can wait til retails to see. And Avatar was so bland, I may not ever do that.
Comment by epalomar on January 13, 2012 at 5:47pm oh crap! it was the best movie experience..4 years is just way to long..the anticipation is killing me. fuck!
Comment by Ben Dover on January 13, 2012 at 3:06pm This producer should be hired for the Paranormal Activity series.
Comment by Ocramed on January 13, 2012 at 11:06am For me, I didn't mind the film, in spite of it being a derivative of other genres. But considering the fact that Cameron hasn't done a bad film, and considering the fact that he wants to take time on this sequel (or two, since his production wants to do back-to-back filming), I have faith in Cameron's ability to pull off his projects successfully. My only qualm would be:
1) one of the sequels will take place underwater (enought of the water fetish, JC!), and,
2) I'm still waiting for a "Terminator" sequel done right (I'm looking at you again, JC!).
But, we'll wait and see, I guess...
@Daedalus...I was going to check out your rant bro, but i haven't read it further because you lost me at "blue tits" lol but i'm sure your passionate about your opinion so good job :) blue tits it is brother.
Comment by Mike on January 13, 2012 at 8:05am The four years is just enough time to let everyone forget how bad Avatar is. At least they're trying to push the boundaries in the special FX category.
Comment by Daedalus Ciarán on January 13, 2012 at 7:44am @ Russell: A new way of storytelling? Just because you like blue tits doesn't mean there's anything new in the story telling. It was the same visual methods, symbolism and overall film language used for decades by countless directors. And who are you to say no-one has experienced the story except those who've watched Avatar? You can't experience a story from a book? A game? Comic? Poem? Tv show? How do you 'experience' anything? By being sucked into the story to the point you're not aware it's a story. That's experiencing it. Guarantee you this film will mostly be remembered for the nuts who wanted to commit suicide because they wanted to be reborn on Pandora.
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