James Cameron announces four 'Avatar' sequels

[circus4u]

http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/14/entertainment/four-avatar-sequels-thr-feat/index.html

 

[MamaJinji]

Given how hugely popular the first one was, the only thing I'm surprised about is how long it took to announce sequels.

 

[ChipnDale79]

blah blah, "i'm going to make FOUR sequels".

Ok, enough already, if you're going to make them, stop talking about them, and make them.

 

[ParrotBill]

How much you want to bet they had an agreement to wait for sequels until the new park area is open... to maximize interest and attendance? This could be a first for Disney to actually get the timing WITH major movies instead of years later.

 

[rteetz]

How much you want to bet they had an agreement to wait for sequels until the new park area is open... to maximize interest and attendance? This could be a first for Disney to actually get the timing WITH major movies instead of years later.

None of the sequels are set for 2017 though when avatar land is supposed to open. The first sequel doesn't come out until 2018.

 

[DanBoris]

I highly doubt all four will ever get made.

 

[Eoghann]

Given how hugely popular the first one was, the only thing I'm surprised about is how long it took to announce sequels.

Oh he's been announcing sequels for years. The number keeps growing.

 

[TexasKiwiPrincess]

Is there an Avatar graphic novel I don't know about? Where is he going with the story? There's been some press about the sequel, especially with Pandora construction, but then 3 more?!

Sorry. I couldn't resist! All the comments about Avatar mimicking Dances With Wolves and Ferngully:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129924/

 

[mikepizzo]

Back in 2012 James Cameron said he is only going to be focusing on making Avatar movies. Remembering him saying this all those years ago, it's not that surprising. At this point in his career, and bank account, he can do anything he wants.

 

[Eoghann]

Back in 2012 James Cameron said he is only going to be focusing on making Avatar movies. Remembering him saying this all those years ago, it's not that surprising. At this point in his career, and bank account, he can do anything he wants.

He spent 4 years making Avatar I believe and I forget how long he spent researching before making Titanic. Basically the man is not in a hurry.

 

[luisov]

He seems a little bit over-confident on the fact that people are going to care for his franchise almost 10 years after the first film. It could be another massive hit, of course, but it could also go really wrong.

 

[rteetz]

He seems a little bit over-confident on the fact that people are going to care for his franchise almost 10 years after the first film. It could be another massive hit, of course, but it could also go really wrong.

I think the first sequel will be popular because of the first one but after that who knows. Also you have to think about overseas sales as that's where avatar made the bulk of its money.

 

[mikepizzo]

He seems a little bit over-confident on the fact that people are going to care for his franchise almost 10 years after the first film. It could be another massive hit, of course, but it could also go really wrong.

While the original's story was unoriginal and cliche, what really captured people were the visuals. I'm sure the cliche story kind of helped sales as it was a story that seemed to fit with almost every demographic.

I can see the franchise surviving on visuals alone though. Not necessarily saying it's a good or bad thing. But think about it, the visuals of the first were great. The deep water filming they've been doing for the second and third will probably draw a crazy amount of people in. If he can keep coming up with "gimmick" filming locations, I don't see why people won't flock to the theater to see it on the big screen. I use the word gimmick for a lack of a better term. Maybe I should of said filming spectacle? I don't know.

 

[luisov]

While the original's story was unoriginal and cliche, what really captured people were the visuals. I'm sure the cliche story kind of helped sales as it was a story that seemed to fit with almost every demographic.

I can see the franchise surviving on visuals alone though. Not necessarily saying it's a good or bad thing. But think about it, the visuals of the first were great. The deep water filming they've been doing for the second and third will probably draw a crazy amount of people in. If he can keep coming up with "gimmick" filming locations, I don't see why people won't flock to the theater to see it on the big screen. I use the word gimmick for a lack of a better term. Maybe I should of said filming spectacle? I don't know.

For sure. If the visuals are as advanced as they were in the first film, that will be an important selling point. Nowadays that level of visual development is more common to see, though. Just look at the new Jungle Book. That's pretty much all done in CGI.

I guess we'll see.

 

[Eoghann]

He seems a little bit over-confident on the fact that people are going to care for his franchise almost 10 years after the first film. It could be another massive hit, of course, but it could also go really wrong.

When you're James Cameron you get to be overconfident. Terminator, Aliens, Titanic, Avatar. The man's track record is exceptional.

 

[nilla]

None of the sequels are set for 2017 though when avatar land is supposed to open. The first sequel doesn't come out until 2018.

I bolded the reason why the sequels may still coincide with the AK Pandora opening. Or, perhaps, the AK Rivers of Light opening

 

[rteetz]

I bolded the reason why the sequels may still coincide with the AK Pandora opening. Or, perhaps, the AK Rivers of Light opening

Avatar may open late but I don't think it will open a year late.

 

[aprincessatlast]

For sure. If the visuals are as advanced as they were in the first film, that will be an important selling point. Nowadays that level of visual development is more common to see, though. Just look at the new Jungle Book. That's pretty much all done in CGI.

I guess we'll see.

This! I think that timing had so much to do with Avatar's success. He definitely seems very confident in himself although apparently that is nothing new.

It is a different era then when Avatar has had it success. It was all "groundbreaking" at the time etc. but now he just might have to rely on the story line and well that could be trouble for him. He is dealing with a whole different generation of kids to gain their attention for 4 prequals. You just lose interest. In a day of an overstimulated and overfilled entertainment industry of binge watching and immediate access to many things. It will be a hard sell imho. It takes a lot to get people to the movies. Look at what AMC is dong to allow texting to attract the "millennials" according to the new CEO.

James Cameron is fighting the new idea for direct home access to movies. Saying his movies need to be experienced in a theatre? I know for us a theatre is so uncomfortable and we much prefer watching movies in our home theatre. He just seems really off putting imho.

With that said I am excited about AK's addition. I am curious how they are going to sell merchandise to the kids. Just yesterday someone gave my kid a few old toys and in it was an Avatar toy they were all curious what the ugly weird blue toy was. It was promptly discarded. It will be interesting to see what they come up with.

 

[Dean Marino]

blah blah, "i'm going to make FOUR sequels".

Ok, enough already, if you're going to make them, stop talking about them, and make them.

Ditto. To me? All sizzle, no steak.

 

[Whatsthegoodword]

I highly doubt all four will ever get made.

Yeah, that would be an awful lot like WORK.