With the underwater cave thriller Sanctum getting mixed reviews at best on its opening weekend (including our own), it’s no surprise that Universal Pictures and producer James Cameron are trying crazy promotional stunts to get people excited for the film. That apparently includes having Cameron get interviewed while in a scuba suit.
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The Buzz is a feature in which we round up the biggest and most popular film and television stories of the week. Why go through pages of blogs just to find out what everyone is talking about? We’ve got it all right here. Check out all the stories after the break.
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There’s going to be a point where the entire BP oil spill becomes “fair game” in the satire world, and well, that time is now. MovieViral wants you to know that this article is in no way shape or form, a political statement, a personal view, or a rant. It’s simply a compilation of all things related to the disaster happening in the gulf coast and how those around it wish to handle it. If you wish to read more, please do so after the jump.
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A few months ago, we reported on a website that you could use to make a digital representation of yourself as a Na’vi from Avatar. With the film’s premise being that humans can use Na’vi avatars, it’s natural to want to see what you would look like if you had your own avatar. With that in mind, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has taken the tech to the streets of Los Angeles.
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One of the criticisms James Cameron’s Avatar has been bombarded with is that its script and overall story are unoriginal. However, the mock trailer for Avatar 2 by ABC 1 in Australia assures us that the sequel will be the most original story ever. Watch it after the break, courtesy of College Humor.
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20th Century Fox has revealed today that the long awaited release of James Cameron’s Avatar on Blu-Ray and DVD will take place on Earth Day, the 22nd of April, in hopes of tying the movie’s theme in with the holiday. Yes, that’s a Thursday, and there are other surprises about the film’s home release after the jump.
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It’s almost upon us. The awards show that the world looks forward to the most, The Oscars, will take place in just under 2 weeks time. Along with the Screen Actors Guild’s Awards, The BAFTA Awards have log been seen as a precursor to the way in which The Oscars nod will go. Held last night, the BAFTAs nominated Avatar for 8 awards including Best Film and underdog favorite Moon, which had it’s own viral campaign to be included in The Oscars, was nominated for 2 awards.
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When James Cameron creates a world for his movies, he doesn’t mess around. The scenario for his first Terminator movie had enough juice to spawn several sequels, and even a TV series. Now, with Avatar, Cameron has a created a realm that is rich with unknown material, from the way the planetary system works to the culture of the Na’vi. Fortunately, all that information won’t go to waste, as Cameron is planning on making a novel based on the world of Avatar. Find out more after the jump.
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This is it! The biggest awards show in Hollywood has released their nominations today and as expected, Avatar has been well represented in the categories. Perhaps the biggest news is that Avatar will NOT be able to steal the crown from Jackson’s masterpiece Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, the epic Ben-Hur and Cameron’s own Titanic. Each film won 11 Oscars and hold the joint record of most Oscars awarded. Avatar and The Hurt Locker (directed by Cameron’s ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow) both lead the pack this year with 9 nominations each.
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