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'Titanic' Replica Ship Seeking Fans for Cruise

Britt Hayes — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:14:01 +0000

An Australian billionaire is building a replica of the Titanic in a Chinese shipyard, and he’s hoping to get a boatload of fans on board for the experience. Australian rich person Clive Palmer is working with Blue Star Line and a Finnish naval architecture firm to build the Titanic II, a replica of the ill-fated [...]

'Mythbusters' Settles the 'Titanic' Debate: Did Jack Have to Die?

Mike Sampson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:37:32 +0000

It was a debate that had raged since 'Titanic' hit theaters 25 years ago: did Rose leave Jack to die by not letting him up on the board as they floated in the ocean. James Cameron maintains that the board would have only been big enough for one of them and Jack died valiantly, letting Rose live. Others argue that they could have at least tried to fit work it so both of them could have survived. But would it have actually worked? 'Mythbusters' to the rescue!

'Avatar 4′ Will Be a Prequel Says James Cameron

Jacob Hall — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:26:51 +0000

About a week ago, we finally got the rundown on how many 'Avatar' sequels we were going to get. Today, James Cameron has spilled the beans on his longterm plans for the franchise: he's revealed that part four will be a prequel to the first film.

Director James Cameron Sued for a Whopping $2.5 Billion for Stealing Idea for 'Avatar'

Bob Sassone — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:01:07 +0000

Another day, another Hollywood lawsuit.

TMZ reports that director James Cameron, his production company, and 20th Century Fox are being sued for stealing the idea for the hit movie ‘Avatar,’ the number one film of all-time. A screenwriter claims that Cameron stole the idea from two different screenplays he wrote and wants $2.5 billion.

That’s right, it’s BILLION, with a “B.”

Lady Gaga Chatting With James Cameron About First Big-Screen Role

Nadine Cheung — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:27:44 +0000

Lady Gaga is in high demand both in and out of music. Beyond expanding her fashion horizons, the pop star is reportedly in talks with Oscar-winning director James Cameron about her first role on the big screen. According to Def Pen Radio, a source said: “The idea is to use the very latest 3-D technology [...]

Avatar Theme Park Is on Its Way

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:31:20 +0000

Fans of James Cameron’s mega-hit ‘Avatar’ are going to get an even closer look at Pandora, the film’s utopian planet. An ‘Avatar’-inspired theme park that will “look, feel and smell” like the movie is slated to open in Orlando, Florida in 2016.

The Heart Of The Ocean Sketch From Titanic Sold

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:18:46 +0000

You’ll never forget the scene in “Titanic” where Jack Dawson sketches Rose Calvert on a couch wearing the Heart of the Ocean. One lucky bidder will be able to own the sketch, actually drawn by director James Cameron. The charming piece of memorabilia is expected to go for somewhere between $10,000 and $15,000 at auction. [...]

Making The Big Bucks In Hollywood

Trudy — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:29:32 +0000

Who is making all the money in Hollywood? Vanity Fair has the list and the top three probably won’t surprise you at all. By the way, the list only includes creative professionals and the money they’ve made from movies. James Cameron earned $257 million from his movie “Avatar,” putting him number one on the Hollywood rich [...]