James Cameron and Denis Villeneuve Talk ‘Avatar,’ ‘Dune’ and the Future of Movies

You don’t become the man who directed two of the top three grossing films of all time (“Avatar” and “Titanic”) without knowing a bit about appealing to large audiences and making lots and lots of money. That said, it almost goes without saying that James Cameron is a filmmaker that knows a thing or two about taking ideas and crafting multi-billion-dollar hits out of them.

J. Kim Murphy administratorThe Quebecois director Jean-Marc Vallée is being remembered by the entertainment industry, with heartfelt tributes emerging from the late filmmaker’s peers and collaborators.Vallée, who directed films such as “Dallas Buyers Club” and “Wild” and helmed TV projects including “Big Little Lies” and “Sharp Objects,” died suddenly at his cabin outside Quebec City, Canada on Saturday.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star James Argent stepped out to collect his laundry and wowed fans. The TV personality, 34, was collecting his items from a laundrette in Essex when he was photographed showing his new slender build.

Jennifer Yuma editorFilmmaker Denis Villeneuve will be presented with the Advanced Imaging Society’s 2022 Harold Lloyd Award for filmmaking at the 12th annual Lumiere Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on Feb.

Titanic, Aliens and The Terminator, discussed the potential of streaming services with Dune director Denis Villeneuve in Variety’s Directors On Directors feature.Speaking about pushing the medium forward, Cameron said: “I think what we can see is an expanded form of cinema. I want to do a movie that’s six hours long and two and a half hours long at the same time.

Ever since the multiple “Avatar” sequels were announced, James Cameron hasn’t hidden the fact that the franchise is a completely massive undertaking. Say what you will about the quality of the first film, “Avatar” is one of the biggest franchises in the world and there’s a lot of pressure on the filmmaker to deliver the goods (and to break new ground) with the sequels.

What’s going to happen with the future of the film industry? It’s a question that has a million different potential answers. Ultimately, it boils down to whether or not cinema as we know it can survive in a world where people have access to thousands of hours of content over various streaming services at the tip of their fingers? Right now, the answer is unclear.

Remember the name “Rendezvous With Rama,” even if you’re not a huge sci-fi head that knows this classic novel from famous science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke (he co-wrote the screenplay for Stanley Kubrick‘s “2001: A Space Odyssey“)? Well, it should be for film heads as it was once a project David Fincher was trying to make eons ago with Morgan Freeman.

James Cameron is a director who only makes epic films. This is the guy who was able to turn a tragic boat accident into a must-see blockbuster spectacle in “Titanic.” Obviously, he’s the man who also crafted films such as “T2: Judgment Day,” “Aliens,” and “Avatar.” Point is—this guy knows what makes a film truly epic.

Alcon Entertainment has acquired the film rights to Arthur C. Clarke’s sci-fi novel Rendezvous With Rama with Denis Villeneuve on board to direct.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaHaving left an indelible imprint on Arrakis with his acclaimed adaptation of Frank Herbert’s “Dune,” Denis Villeneuve will journey deeper into the science fiction canon.Alcon Entertainment, which previously partnered with Villeneuve on “Prisoners” and “Blade Runner 2049,” has acquired the film rights to Arthur C.

Alcon Entertainment has acquired the film rights to Arthur C. Clarke’s classic sci-fi novel “Rendezvous With Rama” that has frequent collaborator Denis Villeneuve attached to direct, Alcon co-founders and co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove announced on Wednesday.Morgan Freeman and his partner Lori McCreery’s Revelations Entertainment will produce along with Alcon.

Canadian-born “Avatar” director James Cameron says the four planned sequels to his 2009 moneymaker are a big gamble when it comes to the box office.

The original “Avatar” was a massive hit for 20th Century Fox (pre-Disney merger) and most recently recovered its all-time global box office record from “Avengers: Endgame” thanks to a re-release in China. It’s still unknown if the four, yes four, “Avatar” sequels will replicate that landmark success at the box office, given that the current box office climate makes it seem unlikely we’ll see films being able to reach $2.73 billion again anytime soon.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorDenis Villeneuve will be the recipient of the William Cameron Menzies Award from the Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) at the 26th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards.The award recognizes his unique visuals and innovative storytelling which have established Villeneuve as one of the premier filmmakers working today.“We are beyond thrilled to recognize the scale and scope of the cinematic vision of director Denis Villeneuve with the 2022 William

EW in a recent interview about his work on the sequels. “Big, expensive films have got to make a lot of money.