- TitleAvatar (Original)
Project 880 (Working) - ArticlesArticles held in BFI Reuben LibraryIn: Science fiction film and television v12 n2 Summer 2019, pp. 226-240
Staying with the paradox of Avatar: decolonising science/fiction / Franciska Cettl
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Article examines the film ‘Avatar’ (2009) in a wider context of ecological sf, arguing it is best understood in terms of paradox. The film contains hierarchical binaries, such as the technological and the organic, and Western technology and shamanic practice. The article posits that the undermining of these binaries acts as a decolonisation of historical epistemologies, and is important rethinking the political ecology between humans and non-humans. Article ends by proposing that when critiquing ecological sf, if we ‘stay with the paradox’, we can decolonise science/fiction.In: Science Fiction Film and Television v7 n1 Spring 2014, pp. 133-135
Book reviews / Jody B. Cutler
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Of 'I see you: the shifting paradigms of James Cameron's Avatar' by Ellen Grabiner.In: Screen v53 n4 Winter 2012, pp. 381-397
The 3-D aesthetic: Avatar and hyperhaptic visuality / Miriam ROSS
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Theoretical discussion of 3-D imagery centred on an analysis of James Cameron's 'Avatar' (2009). Considers the concept of 'hyperhaptic' visuality, and the issues of spectatorial positioning and embodied sensation raised by the qualities of the 3-D field screen.In: Positif n588 February 2010, pp. 50-51
Actualité: les films / Grégory VALENS
Credits, Review - French - illustrationsIn: Screen International n1715 8 Jan 2010, pp. 3
Lessons from Avatar / Mike GOODRIDGE
Editorial - English - illustrations
Discusses the global box-office success of James Cameron's AVATAR. Argues that whilst the big-screen and 3D experience are part of the film's success, it wouldn't be "must-see" cinema without its storytelling.In: Screen International n1718 29 Jan 2010, pp. 3
Faith in the audience / Mike GOODRIDGE
Editorial - English
Discusses the popularity of recent "faith-friendly" films The BLIND SIDE and AVATAR with audiences in America's heartland, and questions why, if the audiences are there, Hollywood executives don't make more such films.In: Screen International n1718 29 Jan 2010, pp. 4
News digest: Fox's Avatar sets sights on $2bn box office
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Brief news and box information about Twentieth Century Fox an James Cameron's AVATAR becoming the biggest worldwide release of all time; there is speculation that it will become the first release to cross $2bn.In: Empire n247 January 2010, pp. 116-120
Oscars 2010: Blue planet / James DYER
Article, Interview, Prod. Details - English - illustrations
Filmmaker James Cameron discusses the making of AVATAR and the film's mixed critical reception.In: Empire n247 January 2010, pp. 141-149
Review of 2009
Article, Filmography, Interview - English - illustrations
Listing of every film theatrically released in the UK for 2009, plus a profiles of the personalities and films of the year, and Empire's own top ten favourite films of 2009.In: Screen International n1717 22 Jan 2010, pp. 6-7
News analysis: Avatar bounty is out of this world / Jeremy KAY
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Report and analysis of the global success of James Cameron's AVATAR. Discusses the press and distribution strategies and lists the top twenty international markets AVATAR has performed best in to-date.In: Screen International n1719 5 Feb 2010, pp. 4
News digest: Cameron epic passes $2bn
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Brief report about AVATAR passing the record-breaking $2bn international box office.In: Screen International n1715 8 Jan 2010, pp. 4-5
News: $1bn Avatar takes over the planet / Jeremy KAY
Short Article - English - illustrations
Reports on the global box office success of James Cameron's AVATAR. The film is set to become the highest grossing Imax release and only the fifth film to take over $1bn at the box office. Includes breakdowns of figures by territory.In: MovieMaker v17 n85 Winter 2010, pp. 56-58
The alchemist / Phillip WILLIAMS
Interview - English - illustrations
Interview with James Cameron discussing the use of technology in his work and more recently in AVATAR.In: Sight and Sound v20 n3 March 2010, pp. 48-50
Reviews: Avatar / Andrew OSMOND
Credits, Review, Synopsis - English - illustrationsIn: Screen International vSpec. nAwards 12 Feb 2010, pp. 4
Awards countdown: And then there were 10 / Mike GOODRIDGE
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Profiles of the ten films in the best picture category of the 2010 Academy Awards.In: Cinefex n120 January 2010, pp. 68-76,81-96,91-94,99-102,107-112,117-120,123-130,133-140,143-146
The Seduction of Reality / Jody DUNCAN
Article, Interview - English - illustrationsIn: Vanity Fair n589 September 2009, pp. 180-187
She's the rage in Harlem / Krista SMITH
Interview, Short Article - English - illustrations
Career profile of actress Zoë Saldana, with reference to her role in James Cameron's AVATAR.In: Empire n245 November 2009, pp. 22
News etc.: Pandora boxed
Short Article - English - illustrations
Brief feature about the AVATAR toys produced by Mattel.In: Empire n242 August 2009, pp. 34-35
News etc.: Avatar unveiled!
Preview - English - illustrations
Brief preview of AVATAR.In: Screen International n1712 4 Dec 2009, pp. 26
Awards countdown: Crafts: Recognising the top talent... / Jeremy KAY
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"...below the line". Feature highlighting the 2010 awards contenders in the craft categories. Profile of the work of Joe Letteri on AVATAR and lists the other contenders in the visual effects categories.In: The Hollywood Reporter v412 n30 11 Dec 2009, pp. 1,8
Reviews / Kirk HONEYCUTT
Credits, Review, Synopsis - English - illustrationsIn: Screen International n1711 27 Nov 2009, pp. 6,8
The Asian dimension / Liz SHACKLETON
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With reference to the 2009 CineAsia market in Hong Kong, discusses whether the release of AVATAR in the region will help promote the rollout of 3D and digital cinema and provide an obstacle to piracy.In: Screen International n1714 18 Dec 2009, pp. 20
Reviews: Avatar / Mike GOODRDIGE
Review - English - illustrationsIn: Screen International n1699 21 Aug 2009, pp. 6-7
News: Cameron unleashes Avatar campaign / Jack WARNER
Short Article - English - illustrations
Reports on the promotional campaign planned by Twentieth Century Fox for the release of James Cameron's 3D sci-fi epic AVATAR. Includes a listing of James Cameron's box office hits.In: Deathray n21 Oct/Nov 2009, pp. 11-12
HeatRay: Gods Among Us / Jes (ed) BICKHAM
Preview - English - illustrationsIn: Empire n244 October 2009, pp. 84-91
The new world / James DYER
Article, Interview, Prod. Report - English - illustrations
James Cameron and some of the cast members discuss the plot and technological advancements that made the filming of AVATAR possible.In: Empire n240 June 2009, pp. 92-95
"The key is to be in control of the technology, not let... / James DYER
Review - English - illustrations
"...it control you". Filmmaker James Cameron discusses the production of AVATAR, especially the technological advances that made it possible for him to shoot in 3D.In: Empire n243 September 2009, pp. 94-95
The smoking hot preview: Avatar / James DYER
Interview, Preview, Prod. Details - English - illustrations
Preview and details on the production of AVATAR with comments from producer Jon Landau, actor Sam Worthington and filmmaker James Cameron.In: Screen International n1713 11 Dec 2009, pp. 3
Best performance by an Avatar / Mike GOODRIDGE
Editorial - English - illustrations
Discusses the increasingly successful use of motion or performance capture, whereby digital technology captures the performance of the actor and then animates it. With reference to AVATAR and TINTIN.In: Empire n234 December 2008, pp. 138-142
Sci-fi special: The new breed / Chris HEWITT
Article, Interview - English - illustrations
Profile of actor Sam Worthington and previews the two films he will be starring in: TERMINATOR: SALVATION and AVATAR.In: The Hollywood Reporter v401 n27 28 Sep 2007, pp. 54
Films in Production
Credits, Prod. Details - English
Change in listingIn: The Hollywood Reporter v400 n34 31 Jul 2007, pp. 18
Films in Production
Credits, Prod. Details - EnglishIn: Screen International n1071 16 Aug 1996, pp. 1,2
Cameron terminates stars in $100, film
Short Article - English
On attempts by Digital Domain to create digital actors for James Cameron's project ATAVAR