It was announced earlier this week that self-proclaimed “King of the World” James Cameron will begin principal photography on Avatar – his first feature effort since delivering the Academy Award-winning Titanic – this April for a summer 2009 release.“Utilizing a blend of live-action photography and new virtual photorealistic production techniques invented by Cameron’s team” – how oh-so-enterprising, no? – “Avatar will offer audiences a unique cinematic experience.”
In other words, prepare to buy your $17.50 ticket (at the current rate that’s what tickets will cost in three years), and be blown away, kids.
A return to the action adventure sci-fi genre that made him famous, Cameron’s Avatar will be an emotional journey of redemption and revolution that will follow the story of Jake Sully, a wounded ex-marine (played by sizzling Aussie newcomer Sam Worthington, pictured at right), thrust unwillingly into an effort to settle and exploit an exotic planet rich in bio-diversity, who eventually crosses over to lead the indigenous race in a battle for survival.
Alrighty then.
The Terminal’s Zoë Saldana will portray a local woman Jake first betrays, then loves. (Both actors have signed on for possible future installments as well, as Avatar is conceived as a potential franchise.)
Other casting will be announced soon.
Photo: IGN.com.
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