Avatar (Original title)Project 880 (Working title)
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 17 December 2009 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: James Cameron
Synopsis: Science fiction fantasy adventure. A wounded soldier is sent to an alien planet, where he takes on the form of the blue-skinned Na'vi species, and joins their battle against a fuel-mining corporation that is destroying the planet.
Genres: Action and Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Releases
Date: 17 December 2009Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 161 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 18 December 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 161 mins Length: 14542 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: 20th Century Fox International (UK)
Title: Staying with the paradox of Avatar: decolonising science/fictionAuthor: Cettl, FranciskaArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 133-135
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: Cutler, Jody B.Article type: Book ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Of 'I see you: the shifting paradigms of James Cameron's Avatar' by Ellen Grabiner.
In: Screen v53 n4 Winter 2012 Pages: 381-397
Title: The 3-D aesthetic: Avatar and hyperhaptic visualityAuthor: ROSS, Miriam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 50-51
Title: Actualité: les filmsAuthor: VALENS, Grégory Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1715 8 Jan 2010 Page: 3
Title: Lessons from AvatarAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: EditorialLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 3
Title: Faith in the audienceAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: EditorialLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 4
Title: News digest: Fox's Avatar sets sights on $2bn box officeArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 116-120
Title: Oscars 2010: Blue planetAuthor: DYER, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker James Cameron discusses the making of AVATAR and the film's mixed critical reception.
In: Empire n247 January 2010 Pages: 141-149
Title: Review of 2009Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 6-7
Title: News analysis: Avatar bounty is out of this worldAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 4
Title: News digest: Cameron epic passes $2bnArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief report about AVATAR passing the record-breaking $2bn international box office.
In: Screen International n1715 8 Jan 2010 Pages: 4-5
Title: News: $1bn Avatar takes over the planetAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 56-58
Title: The alchemistAuthor: WILLIAMS, Phillip Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 48-50
Title: Reviews: AvatarAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International vSpec. nAwards 12 Feb 2010 Page: 4
Title: Awards countdown: And then there were 10Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles of the ten films in the best picture category of the 2010 Academy Awards.
In: Cinefex n120 January 2010 Pages: 68-76,81-96,91-94,99-102,107-112,117-120,123-130,133-140,143-146
Title: The Seduction of RealityAuthor: DUNCAN, Jody Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n589 September 2009 Pages: 180-187
Title: She's the rage in HarlemAuthor: SMITH, Krista Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Career profile of actress Zoë Saldana, with reference to her role in James Cameron's AVATAR.
In: Empire n245 November 2009 Page: 22
Title: News etc.: Pandora boxedArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief feature about the AVATAR toys produced by Mattel.
In: Empire n242 August 2009 Pages: 34-35
Title: News etc.: Avatar unveiled!Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of AVATAR.
In: Screen International n1712 4 Dec 2009 Page: 26
Title: Awards countdown: Crafts: Recognising the top talent...Author: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...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 Page: 1,8
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HONEYCUTT, Kirk Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1711 27 Nov 2009 Page: 6,8
Title: The Asian dimensionAuthor: SHACKLETON, Liz Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 20
Title: Reviews: AvatarAuthor: GOODRDIGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1699 21 Aug 2009 Pages: 6-7
Title: News: Cameron unleashes Avatar campaignAuthor: WARNER, Jack Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 11-12
Title: HeatRay: Gods Among UsAuthor: BICKHAM, Jes (ed) Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n244 October 2009 Pages: 84-91
Title: The new worldAuthor: DYER, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 92-95
Title: "The key is to be in control of the technology, not let...Author: DYER, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...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 Pages: 94-95
Title: The smoking hot preview: AvatarAuthor: DYER, James Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 3
Title: Best performance by an AvatarAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: EditorialLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 138-142
Title: Sci-fi special: The new breedAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 54
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Change in listing
In: The Hollywood Reporter v400 n34 31 Jul 2007 Page: 18
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1071 16 Aug 1996 Page: 1,2
Title: Cameron terminates stars in $100, filmArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On attempts by Digital Domain to create digital actors for James Cameron's project ATAVAR
Author: Jones, Nick Pages: xii, 287 pages
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Author: Cobb, Thomas J. Pages: xi, 264 pages
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Title: Media heterotopias: digital effects and material labor in global film production
Author: CHUNG, Hye Jean [article] Pages: xi, 228 pages
Title: Fantasy / animation: connections between media, mediums and genres
Author: Holliday, Christopher Pages: x, 310 pages
Title: sky is falling: how vampires, zombies, androids, and superheroes made America great for extremism
Author: BISKIND, Peter Pages: 252 pages
Title: Cinematic nihilism: encounters, confrontations. overcomings
Author: MARMYSZ, John A. [article] Pages: viii, 213 pages
Title: Postcolonial theory and Avatar
Author: Basu Thakur, Gautam Pages: ix, 195 pages
Title: Cultures of representation: disability in world cinema contexts
Author: Fraser, Benjamin Pages: xi, 270 pages
Description: The book also includes chapters on Anton tut riadom (Anton's Right Here, 2012) and Temple Grandin (2010).
Title: post-2000 film Western: contexts, transnationality, hybridity
Author: Paryz, Marek Pages: xii, 265 pages
Description: Also discusses The Englishman's Boy (2008).
Title: Film marketing into the twenty-first century
Author: Mingant, Nolwenn Pages: xii, 200 pages
Title: Moving environments: affect, emotion, ecology, and film
Author: Weik von Mossner, Alexa Pages: vii, 286 pages
Title: cinema of James Cameron: bodies in heroic motion
Author: CLARKE, James Pages: vii, 176 pages
Title: Interfacing with the internet in popular cinema
Author: Tucker, Aaron Pages: x, 254 pages
Title: Body, soul and cyberspace in contemporary science fiction cinema: virtual worlds and ethical problems
Author: Magerstädt, Sylvie Pages: ix, 95 pages
Title: Projecting tomorrow: science fiction and popular cinema
Author: CHAPMAN, James Pages: xiv, 240 pages
Title: Fantasy film post 9/11
Author: Pheasant-Kelly, Frances Pages: viii, 211 pages
Title: Screening nature: cinema beyond the human
Author: Pick, Anat Pages: vi, 295 pages
Title: Marxism and the movies: critical essays on class struggle in the cinema
Author: Leigh, Mary K. Pages: vi, 189 pages
Title: I see you: the shifting paradigms of James Cameron's Avatar
Author: Grabiner, Ellen Pages: viii, 246 pages
Title: Film: a critical introduction
Author: PRAMAGGIORE, Maria Pages: xi, 468 p.
Title: making of Avatar
Author: DUNCAN, Jody Pages: 271 p.
Title: ultimate fan's guide to Avatar: James Cameron's epic movie
Author: MAHONEY, Kevin Patrick Pages: 138 p.
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 17 December 2009 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirected by: James Cameron
Synopsis: Science fiction fantasy adventure. A wounded soldier is sent to an alien planet, where he takes on the form of the blue-skinned Na'vi species, and joins their battle against a fuel-mining corporation that is destroying the planet.
Genres: Action and Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Releases
Date: 17 December 2009Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 161 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 18 December 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 161 mins Length: 14542 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: 20th Century Fox International (UK)
Credits
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© (in all territories): Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, Dune Entertainment III LLC, © (in Brazil, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain): TCF Hungary Film Rights Exploitation Limited Liability Company, Production Company: Lightstorm Entertainment, A Twentieth Century Fox presentation: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, [Presentation] In association with: Dune Entertainment Holdings LLC, [Presentation] In association with: Dune Entertainment LLC, Ingenious Film Partners, Executive Producer: Colin Wilson, Executive Producer: Laeta Kalogridis, Produced by: James Cameron, Jon Landau, Co-producer: Brooke Breton, Co-producer: Josh McLaglen, Associate Producer: Janace Tashjian, Lightstorm (VP Prodtn Servcs/Technology): Geoff Burdick, Lightstorm (Chief Financial Officer): Carol Henry, Lightstorm (VP Finance/Admin): Kathy Grant, Unit Production Manager: Colin Wilson, Unit Manager (NZLAU): Boris Kunac, Chris Walker, Production Manager (New Zealand): Brigitte Yorke, Virtual Production Supervisor: Glenn Derry, Production Supervisor: Jennifer Teves, Production Supervisor (LA Live Action): Mika Saito, Production Co-ordinator (Perf Cap Unit): Jamie R. Robinson, Susan Dukow, Production Co-ordinator (NZLAU): Andrew Cochrane, Production Controller: Nour Dardari, Production Accountant (NZLAU): Averil Mawhinney, Location Manager (NZLAU): Jock Fyfe, Post-production Supervisor: Janace Tashjian, Post-production Co-ordinator: Wendy Chesebrough Lowe, 2nd Unit Director (NZLAU): Steven Quale, 1st Assistant Director: Josh McLaglen, 1st Assistant Director (Additl Unit): Maria Battle Campbell, 2nd Assistant Director: Maria Battle Campbell, 2nd Assistant Director (NZLAU): Stephanie Westrate, Richard Matthews, Additl 2nd Assistant Dir (Perf Cap Unit): Michael J. Musteric, 2nd 2nd Assistant Director (NZLAU): Darren Mackie, 3rd Assistant Director (NZLAU): Byron Darling, 3rd Assistant Director (NZLAU): Jacqui Pryor, 3rd Assistant Director (NZLAU): Del Chatterton, Judith Wayers, Script Supervisor (Perf Cap Unit): Luca Kouimelis, Script Supervisor (NZLAU): Sarah Hinch, Script Supervisor (LA Live Action): Ana Maria Quintana, Casting by: Margery Simkin, Initial Casting by: Mali Finn, Casting Associate: Justine Hempe, NZ Casting (NZLAU): Miranda Rivers, ADR Casting: Loop De Loop, Written by: James Cameron, Director of Photography: Mauro Fiore, LA Unit Director of Photography: Vince Pace, 2nd Unit Director of Photography (NZLAU): Richard Bluck, Virtual Camera Operator: Anthony Arendt, Camera Operator (NZLAU): Richard Bluck, 3D Camera Supervisor (NZLAU): Frank Fisher, Manning Tillman, Steadicam Operator (NZLAU): David Emmerichs, Roberto De Angelis, 1st Camera Assistant (NZLAU): Lawrence W. Nielsen, 1st Camera Assistant (NZLAU): Dean McCarroll, Roger Feenstra, Camera I.O. Puller (NZLAU): Brenden Holster, Sean Kelly, 2nd Camera Assistant (NZLAU): Phil Smith, 2nd Camera Assistant (NZLAU): Garth Michael, Jesse Neville, Gaffer (NZLAU): Chris Culliton, Gaffer (LA Live Action): John Buckley, Key Grip (Perf Cap Unit): Dennis Hoerter, Paul Farley, Key Grip (NZLAU): Richard Mall, Tony Keddy, Key Grip (LA Live Action): Don Reynolds, Video Assist (Perf Cap Unit): Daniel Hernandez, Daniel P. Moore, HD Camera Playback (NZLAU): Michael Taylor, Danny Hernandez, Video Playback Operator (NZLAU): Nigel Burton, Still Photographer: Mark Fellman, Senior Visual Effects Supervisor: Joe Letteri, WETA Producer: Eileen Moran, WETA Visual Effects Supervisor: Stephen Rosenbaum, WETA Visual Effects Supervisor: Eric Saindon, WETA Visual Effects Supervisor: Dan Lemmon, Guy Williams, Visual Effects Producer: Joyce Cox, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor: John Knoll, Visual Effects Supervisor: John Bruno, Steven Quale, Digital Effects Supervisor: Nolan Murtha, Technical Supervisor: Dan Neufeldt, Virtual Environment Supervisor: Rob Powers, Chief Technology Officer: Tim Bicio, Virtual Production Conceived by: Rob Legato, Virtual Production Line Producer: Peter M. Tobyansen, Virtual Production Manager: Heide Waldbaum, Virtual Production CG Supervisor: Bradley Alexander, Virtual Production CG Supervisor: Jerry K. Kung, Albert Hastings, Simulcam Supervisor (Virtual Production): Casey Schatz, Visual Effects Producer: Maricel Pagulayan, Visual Effects Production Manager: Bruce Franklin, Kimberly Jase, Additional Visual Effects Producer: Toni Pace-carstensen, Additl Visual Effects Producer: Jody Echegaray, NZ Visual Effects Producer: Cyndi Ochs, 3D Visual Effects Specialist: Chuck Comisky, Visual Effects Co-ordinator: Steve Riera, Visual Effects Co-ordinator: Bryan Searing, Visual Effects Co-ordinator: Kmarie Walters, Brice Liesveld, Visual Effects/Animation Created by: Weta Digital Ltd., WDL (VFX Supervisor): Wayne Stables, WDL (VFX Supervisor): R. Christopher White, Erik Winquist, WDL (Animation Supervisor): David Clayton, WDL (Motion Capture Supervisor): Dejan Momcilovic, WDL (Digital Effects Producer): Marvyn Young, Visual Effects/Animation by: Industrial Light & Magic, ILM (ILM Visual Effects Producer): Jill Brooks, ILM (Digital Production Supervisor): Michael Dicomo, Visual Effects by: Framestore CFC, Fs (VFX Supervisor): Jonathan Fawkner, Tim Webber, Visual Effects/Animation by: Prime Focus, PF (Senior Visual Effects Supervisor): Chris Bond, PF (Visual Effects Producer): Chris Del Conte, PF (Visual Effects Digital Producer): Tricia Pifer, Visual Effects by: Hybride Technologies, Hyb (Visual Effects Supervisor/Producer): Daniel Leduc, Hyb (Visual Effects Supervisor): Richard Martin, Visual Effects by: Hydraulx, Visual Effects by: BUF Inc, Visual Effects by: CA) Blur Studio (Venice, Pixel Liberation Front, Additional Visual Effects: Lola Visual Effects, Additional Visual Effects: Look! Effects Inc, Stereo D, Special Effects Co-ordinator (NZLAU): Steve Ingram, Stan Winston Character Design Supervisor: John Rosengrant, Character Designs by: Stan Winston Studio, SWS (Key Character Designer): Scott Patton, SWS (Key Character Designer): Joseph C. Pepe, SWS (Key Character Designer): Joey Orosco, SWS (Key Character Designer): Christopher Swift, SWS (Key Character Designer): Jason Matthews, SWS (Key Character Designer): Michael Ornelaz, Jim Charmatz, Graphic Artist (NZLAU): Campbell Read, Animation Supervisor: Richard Baneham, Andrew R. Jones, ILM Animation Supervisor: Paul Kavanagh, Animation Co-ordinator: Luis Pazos, Giant Studios Perfmce Capture Supervisor: Matthew Madden, Performance Capture Technlgy/Prodn Srvcs: Giant Studios, Giant (Perf Cap Producer): Candice Alger, Giant (Perf Cap Project Manager): James G.H. Knight, Motion Control System (LA Live Action): Camera Control, Edited by: Stephen Rivkin, Edited by: John Refoua, James Cameron, Visual Effects Editor: Craig Tanner, Chris Marino, 1st Assistant Editor: Jason Gaudio, Assistant Editor: Claudia Huerta, Assistant Editor: Justin Shaw, Assistant Editor (NZLAU): James Meikle, Mark Hawthorne, Production Designer: Rick Carter, Production Designer: Robert Stromberg, Supervising Virtual Art Director: Yuri Bartoli, Concept Art Director: Ben Procter, Concept Art Director: Seth Engstrom, Dylan Cole, Lead Supervising Art Director: Kim Sinclair, Supervising Art Director: Kevin Ishioka, Supervising Art Director: Stefan Dechant, Todd Cherniawsky, Virtual Production Art Director: Andrew L. Jones, Norm Newberry, Art Director: Nick Bassett, Art Director: Rob Bavin, Art Director: Simon Bright, Art Director: Jill Cormack, Art Director: Sean Haworth, Art Director: Andrew Menzies, Art Director: Andy McLaren, Assistant Art Director: Michael Stassi, Assistant Art Director: Jeffrey Wisniewski, Assistant Art Director (NZLAU): Jacqui Allen, Vanessa Cole, Set Designer (NZLAU): Paul Ozzimo, Set Designer (NZLAU): Scott Baker, Set Designer (NZLAU): Andrew Chan, Set Designer (NZLAU): David Chow, Set Designer (NZLAU): Scott Herbertson, Set Designer (NZLAU): Joseph Hiura, Set Designer (NZLAU): Robert Johnson, Set Designer (NZLAU): Tex Kadonaga, Set Designer (NZLAU): Tammi Lee, Set Designer (NZLAU): Darryl Longstaffe, Set Designer (NZLAU): Karl Martin, Set Designer (NZLAU): Richard Mays, Set Designer (NZLAU): Sam Page, Set Designer (NZLAU): Andrew Reeder, Set Designer (NZLAU): Michael Smale, Set Designer (NZLAU): John Lott, Set Designer (NZLAU): Luke Caska, Jonathan Dyer, Set Decorator (NZLAU): Kim Sinclair, Conceptual Design/Costme/Spclty Props by: Richard Taylor, Lead Creature Designer: Neville Page, Vehicle Designer: TyRuben Ellingson, Initial Creature Concepts by: Wayne Barlowe, Concept Illustrator: Ryan Church, Concept Illustrator: James Clyne, Concept Illustrator: Steven Messing, Concept Illustrator: Victor Martinez, Concept Illustrator: Craig Shoji, Concept Illustrator: Daphne Yap, Concept Illustrator: Barry Howell, Dorian Bustamante, Additl Coceptl Des/Wpns/Cost/SpcltyProps: Weta Workshop, WW (Worskshop Manager): Tania Rodger, WW (Workshop Supervisor): Gareth Mcghie, Charctr Desgns/Spclty Props Manufctrg by: Stan Winston Studio, Legacy Effects, Lead Character Sculptor: Jordu Schell, Creature Artist: Tully Summers, Alex Alvarez, Property Master: Andrew M. Siegel, Lead Props (NZLAU): Melissa Spicer, Construction Co-ordinator (PerfCap Unit): John Villarino, Construction Supervisor (NZLAU): Neil Kirkland, Construction Manager (NZLAU): Nik Novis, Ed Mulholland, Costume Designer: Mayes C. Rubeo, Costume Designer: Deborah L. Scott, New Zealand Costume Designer (NZLAU): John Harding, Asst Costume Designer (Perf Cap Unit): Jeannie Flynn, Costume Design Assistant (NZLAU): Lesley Burkes-harding, Costume Supervisor (Perf Cap Unit): Antonio Almaraz, Costume Supervisor (NZLAU): Caro Fenton, Costume Supervisor (LA Live Action): Beth Koenigsberg, Lisa Lövaas, Costume Illustrator: Rafael Bugos, Hair/Make-up Supervisor (NZLAU): Rick Findlater, Make-up Department Head (LA Live Action): Mike Smithson, Make-up (Perf Cap Unit): Tegan Taylor, Make-up Artist (NZLAU): Georgia Lockhart-Adams, Make-up Artist (NZLAU): Angela Mooar, Make-up Artist (NZLAU): Frankie Karena, Make-up Artist (NZLAU): Michele Barber, Michal Bigger, Make-up Artist (LA Live Action): Richie Alonso, Additionl Make-up Artist (Perf Cap Unit): Nadege Schoenfeld, Sigourney Weaver Make-up/Hair (NZLAU): Linda Devetta, Hair Department Head (LA Live Action): Roxanne Griffin, End Titles by: Scarlet Letters, SL (End Titles by): Ben Schoen, Negative Cutter: Gary Burritt, Lab Colour Timer: Jim Passon, Film Recording Services Provided by: EFilm, Digital Intermediate by: Inc. Modern VideoFilm, Speciality HighDef Equipment Provided by: Pace, Imaged in 3D with the: Pace/Cameron Fusion Camera System, Colour/Prints by: DeLuxe, Music Composed by: James Horner, Score Conducted by: James Horner, Orchestrations: James Horner, Orchestrations: J.A.C. Redford, Orchestrations: Jon Kull, Orchestrations: Nicholas Dodd, Electronic Music Arranger: Simon Franglen, Synthesizer Programming: Ian Underwood, Aaron Martin, Music Contractor: Peter Rotter, Sandy Decrescent, Choir Contractor: Jasper Randall, Music Scoring Co-ordinator: Sylvia Wells, Supervising Music Editor: Jim Henrikson, Music Editor: Dick Bernstein, Additional Music Editing: Michael Bauer, Music Recorded/Mixed by: Simon Rhodes, Digital Score Recordist: Kevin Globerman, [Score] Recorded at: Newman Scoring Stage, [Score] Recordist: Tim Lauber, Score Mixed at: Record One Recording Studios, Na'vi Dance Choreography (Perf Cap Unit): Lula Washington, Sound Designer: Christopher Boyes, Additional Sound Design: Addison Teague, Production Sound Mixer (Perf Cap Unit): Jim Tanenbaum, William B. Kaplan, Production Sound Mixer (NZLAU): Tony Johnson, Davis Lee, Boom Person (Perf Cap Unit): Jesse Kaplan, Thomas Giordano, Boom Operator (NZLAU): Mark Williams, Sam Spicer, Re-recording Mixer: Christopher Boyes, Re-recording Mixer: Gary Summers, Andy Nelson, Additional Re-recording Mixer: Juan Peralta, Sound Mixing at: Twentieth Century Fox Howard Hawks Stage, Recordist: Ryan Cole, Tim Gomillion, Re-recording Engineer: Tom Lalley, Re-recording Engineer: Bill Stein, Paul Pavelka, Post-production Sound Services by: Skywalker Sound, Supervising Sound Editor: Christopher Boyes, Supervising Sound Editor: Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Supervising Sound Editor: Addison Teague, Performance Capture Sound Editor: Noah Katz, Dialogue Editor: Cheryl Nardi, Dialogue Editor: Kim Foscato, Dialogue Editor: Marshall Winn, Field Recordist: Dee Selby, Sound Effects Editor: Ken Fischer, Sound Effects Editor: Shannon Mills, Sound Effects Editor: Tim Nielsen, Sound Effects Editor: Christopher Scarabosio, ADR Editor: Steve Slanec, ADR Editor: Stuart McCowan, ADR Editor: Richard Hymns, Foley Artist: Jana Vance, Foley Artist: Dennie Thorpe, Foley Recordist: Sean England, Foley Mixer: Frank Rinella, Foley Editor: Luke Dunn Gielmuda, Foley Editor: Jim Likowski, Stunt Co-ordinator (US): Garrett Warren, Stunt Co-ordinator (New Zealand): Stu Thorpe, Allan Poppleton, Na'vi Language Created by: Paul Frommer, Botany Consultant: Dr Jodie S. Holt, Ethnomusicologist: Dr Wanda Bryant, Anthropological Consultant: Dr Nancy Lutkehaus, Military Training by: John David Cameron, Military Dialogue Adviser: Capt. Barry Edwards, Na'vi Movement Coach (Perf Cap Unit): Terry Notary, Dialect Coach: Carla Meyer, Weapons Handler (NZLAU): Peter Ashford, Mike Cahill, Animal Trainer Co-ordinator (PerfCap Un): Titus Reynolds, Behind the Scenes by: Mob Scene
Cast
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Sam Worthington (Jake Sully), Zoë Saldana (Neytiri), Stephen Lang (Colonel Miles Quaritch), Michelle Rodriguez (Trudy Chacon), Giovanni Ribisi (Parker Selfridge), Joel David Moore (Norm Spellman), CCH Pounder (Moat), Wes Studi (Eytukan), Laz Alonso (Tsu'tey), Sigourney Weaver (Dr Grace Augustine), Dileep Rao (Dr Max Patel), Matt Gerald (Corporal Lyle Wainfleet), Sean Anthony Moran (Private Fike), Jason Whyte (cryo vault med tech), Scott Lawrence (Venture Star crew chief), Kelly Kilgour (lock up trooper), James Pitt (shuttle pilot), Sean Patrick Murphy (shuttle co-pilot), Peter Dillon (shuttle crew chief), Kevin Dorman (tractor operator), Kelson Henderson (Dragon gunship pilot), David Van Horn (Dragon gunship gunner), Jacob Tomuri (Dragon gunship navigator), Michael Blain-Rozgay (suit 1), Jon Curry (suit 2), Julene Renée, Luke Hawker, Woody Schultz (ambient room tech), Peter Mensah (horse clan leader), Sonia Yee (link room tech), Jahnel Curfman, Ilram Choi (basketball avatar), Kyla Warren (Na'vi child), Kevin Dorman, Julene Renée, Jahnel Curfman, Woody Schultz, Lisa Roumain, Debra Skelton, Taylor Kibby, Jodie Landau, Chris Mala, Julie Lamm, Cullen B. Madden, Joseph Brady Madden, Frankie Torres, Austin Wilson, Sara Wilson, Tamica Washington-Miller, Lucy Briant, Nathan Meister, Gerry Blair, Matt Chamberlain, Paul Yates, Wray Wilson, James Gaylyn, Melvin Leno Clark Iii, Carvon Futrell, Brandon Jelkes, Sara Rose Medina, Micah Moch, Hanniyah Muhammad, Christopher Nolen, Christa Oliver, April Thomas, Bravita A. Threatt
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Science fiction film and television v12 n2 Summer 2019 Pages: 226-240Title: Staying with the paradox of Avatar: decolonising science/fictionAuthor: Cettl, FranciskaArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 133-135
Title: Book reviewsAuthor: Cutler, Jody B.Article type: Book ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Of 'I see you: the shifting paradigms of James Cameron's Avatar' by Ellen Grabiner.
In: Screen v53 n4 Winter 2012 Pages: 381-397
Title: The 3-D aesthetic: Avatar and hyperhaptic visualityAuthor: ROSS, Miriam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 50-51
Title: Actualité: les filmsAuthor: VALENS, Grégory Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1715 8 Jan 2010 Page: 3
Title: Lessons from AvatarAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: EditorialLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 3
Title: Faith in the audienceAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: EditorialLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 4
Title: News digest: Fox's Avatar sets sights on $2bn box officeArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 116-120
Title: Oscars 2010: Blue planetAuthor: DYER, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker James Cameron discusses the making of AVATAR and the film's mixed critical reception.
In: Empire n247 January 2010 Pages: 141-149
Title: Review of 2009Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 6-7
Title: News analysis: Avatar bounty is out of this worldAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 4
Title: News digest: Cameron epic passes $2bnArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief report about AVATAR passing the record-breaking $2bn international box office.
In: Screen International n1715 8 Jan 2010 Pages: 4-5
Title: News: $1bn Avatar takes over the planetAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 56-58
Title: The alchemistAuthor: WILLIAMS, Phillip Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 48-50
Title: Reviews: AvatarAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International vSpec. nAwards 12 Feb 2010 Page: 4
Title: Awards countdown: And then there were 10Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles of the ten films in the best picture category of the 2010 Academy Awards.
In: Cinefex n120 January 2010 Pages: 68-76,81-96,91-94,99-102,107-112,117-120,123-130,133-140,143-146
Title: The Seduction of RealityAuthor: DUNCAN, Jody Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n589 September 2009 Pages: 180-187
Title: She's the rage in HarlemAuthor: SMITH, Krista Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Career profile of actress Zoë Saldana, with reference to her role in James Cameron's AVATAR.
In: Empire n245 November 2009 Page: 22
Title: News etc.: Pandora boxedArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief feature about the AVATAR toys produced by Mattel.
In: Empire n242 August 2009 Pages: 34-35
Title: News etc.: Avatar unveiled!Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of AVATAR.
In: Screen International n1712 4 Dec 2009 Page: 26
Title: Awards countdown: Crafts: Recognising the top talent...Author: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...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 Page: 1,8
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HONEYCUTT, Kirk Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1711 27 Nov 2009 Page: 6,8
Title: The Asian dimensionAuthor: SHACKLETON, Liz Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 20
Title: Reviews: AvatarAuthor: GOODRDIGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1699 21 Aug 2009 Pages: 6-7
Title: News: Cameron unleashes Avatar campaignAuthor: WARNER, Jack Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 11-12
Title: HeatRay: Gods Among UsAuthor: BICKHAM, Jes (ed) Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n244 October 2009 Pages: 84-91
Title: The new worldAuthor: DYER, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 92-95
Title: "The key is to be in control of the technology, not let...Author: DYER, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...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 Pages: 94-95
Title: The smoking hot preview: AvatarAuthor: DYER, James Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 3
Title: Best performance by an AvatarAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: EditorialLanguage: English
Description: 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 Pages: 138-142
Title: Sci-fi special: The new breedAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: 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 Page: 54
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Change in listing
In: The Hollywood Reporter v400 n34 31 Jul 2007 Page: 18
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1071 16 Aug 1996 Page: 1,2
Title: Cameron terminates stars in $100, filmArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On attempts by Digital Domain to create digital actors for James Cameron's project ATAVAR
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: Spaces mapped and monstrous: digital 3D cinema and visual cultureAuthor: Jones, Nick Pages: xii, 287 pages
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Author: Cobb, Thomas J. Pages: xi, 264 pages
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Author: Strutt, Dan Pages: 247 pages
Title: Media heterotopias: digital effects and material labor in global film production
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Author: Holliday, Christopher Pages: x, 310 pages
Title: sky is falling: how vampires, zombies, androids, and superheroes made America great for extremism
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Title: Cinematic nihilism: encounters, confrontations. overcomings
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Author: Basu Thakur, Gautam Pages: ix, 195 pages
Title: Cultures of representation: disability in world cinema contexts
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Author: Paryz, Marek Pages: xii, 265 pages
Description: Also discusses The Englishman's Boy (2008).
Title: Film marketing into the twenty-first century
Author: Mingant, Nolwenn Pages: xii, 200 pages
Title: Moving environments: affect, emotion, ecology, and film
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Title: cinema of James Cameron: bodies in heroic motion
Author: CLARKE, James Pages: vii, 176 pages
Title: Interfacing with the internet in popular cinema
Author: Tucker, Aaron Pages: x, 254 pages
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Author: Magerstädt, Sylvie Pages: ix, 95 pages
Title: Projecting tomorrow: science fiction and popular cinema
Author: CHAPMAN, James Pages: xiv, 240 pages
Title: Fantasy film post 9/11
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Author: Pick, Anat Pages: vi, 295 pages
Title: Marxism and the movies: critical essays on class struggle in the cinema
Author: Leigh, Mary K. Pages: vi, 189 pages
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Author: DUNCAN, Jody Pages: 271 p.
Title: ultimate fan's guide to Avatar: James Cameron's epic movie
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