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See - Sada Elbalad
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
James Cameron Plans for a Brand New "Avatar" Spin-Off
Yara Sameh James Cameron is planning to expand his blockbuster 'Avatar' franchise. In an interview with Empire magazine, Cameron, the writer, director and creator of the Avatar films, unveiled his plans for that world, which included him saying that he told Disney he wants to make more Avatar stories using animation. 'I said, 'Look, I want to do an animated anthology series that's essentially in the world but stories that you wouldn't have expected from that world',' the Titanic director recalled. 'There might even be an animated feature in there — it might be a feature for streaming, or a theatrical feature.' Cameron went on to note that 'great examples' for his idea include The Animatrix, because 'they went afield in the Matrix world.' However, the Oscar winner explained how his ideas for Avatar haven't left the drawing board. 'We haven't done much with that yet. We're still gathering our stories and that sort of thing,' he said. 'I've got to find the boutique filmmakers, the animators, that want to do it.' Cameron's third Avatar film, "Avatar: Fire and Ash", is set to release in theaters on December 19, and the first trailer for it dropped on Monday, is already receiving rave reviews and being called 'some of the most beautiful footage I've seen all year.' Also on the horizon for Cameron is an unknown 3D project he's working on with Billie Eilish that was announced earlier this month. 'So you may have noticed that there are more cameras than usual in here. Basically, I can't say much about it, but what I can say is that I'm working on something very, very special with somebody named James Cameron, and it's going to be in 3D,' the singer told the crowd at night one of her Manchester shows. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
James Cameron wants to explore Avatar character backstories and moments between movies with an animated anthology series, and maybe even an animated film: "You could go anywhere you want"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Avatar director James Cameron wants to make an animated anthology series that fills in some of the gaps between the franchise's movies, and he's already pitched it to Disney. "I said, 'Look, I want to do an animated anthology series that's essentially in the world, but stories that you wouldn't have expected from that world'", Cameron told Empire. "There might even be an animated feature in there – it might be a feature for streaming, or a theatrical feature." He continued, "A good early example is The Animatrix, where they went afield in the Matrix world. These are all great examples for how we can add texture and baroque detail to the world of Avatar." The first Avatar movie was released in 2009 and a sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, followed in 2022. The series is set on the fictional moon of Pandora, inhabited by the Na'vi, which is being mined for a valuable mineral by human colonizers in order to fuel a dying planet Earth. Sam Worthington stars as Jake Sully, a human who chooses to permanently stay in his Na'vi avatar after falling in love with the Na'vi princess Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the pair are raising a family in The Way of Water. Cameron said the animated stories could deliver "backstory on characters and tangential stuff that happened off-camera within the movies. Who first landed on Pandora? The first expedition. You could go anywhere you want." "We haven't done much with that yet," he added. "We're still gathering our stories and that sort of thing, and I've got to find the boutique filmmakers, the animators, that want to do it." Avatar 3, officially titled Avatar: Fire and Ash, is on the way, which sees Jake and Neytiri face new obstacles after settling with the coastal-dwelling Metkayina clan: the Ash People, an aggressive Na'vi tribe led by Varang (Oona Chaplin) – and allied with Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang). Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives in theaters on December 19. In the meantime, check out our guide to this year's other biggest upcoming movies. Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Avatar' universe to expand with animated spin-off? James Cameron drops major hint
James Cameron hinted that he might create an animated Avatar movie or spin-off series. In addition to completing the next installment of the sci-fi franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash, the 70-year-old director has now disclosed that he made a pitch to Disney for an animated spin-off series or movie. "I said, 'Look, I want to do an animated anthology series that's essentially in the world, but stories that you wouldn't have expected from that world," he explained in an interview with Empire magazine. 'There might even be an animated feature in there—it might be a feature for streaming or a theatrical feature." The director of Terminator also mentioned that this Avatar project would be similar to The Animatrix, the animated anthology spin-off film from the Matrix series. 'A good early example is The Animatrix, where they went afield in the Matrix world," he stated. "These are all great examples for how we can add texture and baroque detail to the world of Avatar." "Backstory on characters and tangential stuff that happened off-camera within the movies" is what Cameron hopes the animated Avatar series will provide. 'Who first landed on Pandora?' he added. the initial expedition. "The first expedition. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola You could go anywhere you want." Nevertheless, the Titanic director acknowledged that the project was still in its early stages. "We haven't done much with that yet," he stated. "We're still gathering our stories and that sort of thing, and I've got to find the boutique filmmakers, the animators, that want to do it." The events of 2022's The Way of Water will be picked up in Avatar: Fire and Ash, which will follow Na'vi Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), and their family as they confront an enormous new threat from the fire-wielding "Ash People" tribe led by Varang (Oona Chaplin), sparking conflict on a chaotic Pandora. Alliances with the Metkayina clan will put their determination, survival, and faith to the test as grief and old rivals reappear. Sigourney Weaver's Kiri and Kate Winslet's Ronal will also make a comeback in Avatar: Fire and Ash, which is scheduled to be released on December 19, 2025. Avatar: Fire and Ash's first trailer, which premiered before The Fantastic Four: First Steps, transports viewers back to Pandora's flaming core. The Ash People, also known as the Mangkwan Clan and led by the terrifying Varang (Chaplin), pose an awful new threat to the Na'vi. With echoes of lying and spiritual struggle, scenes refer to an internal Na'vi civil war, as Varang tells Kiri, "Your goddess has no dominion here." As alliances become hazy and old enemies reappear, the stakes are further raised in the film by the appearance of Colonel Quaritch (Stephen Lang) in a Na'vi body. In the meantime, Neytiri (Saldana) and her kids, along with Jake Sully's (Worthington) family, are on the verge of war. A darker, more elemental chapter in the saga is teased at by the stunning new visuals, which include broad aerial and aquatic battle sequences, flying creatures, and severe volcanic landscapes. The trailer, which is emotionally stirring and visually stunning, foreshadows an epic scale of conflict and character development on Pandora.
News18
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Avatar To Get An Animated Spin-Off? James Cameron Says ‘We're Still Gathering…'
Published By : Bang Showbiz With Avatar: Fire and Ash due to hit screens later this year, director James Cameron has revealed he is hoping to make an animated Avatar series or movie. James Cameron has teased he might make an animated Avatar spin-off series or movie. The 70-year-old director is currently finishing off the sci-fi franchise's next instalment Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Cameron has now revealed he pitched an animated spin-off series or film to Disney. Speaking with Empire magazine, he explained: 'I said, 'Look, I want to do an animated anthology series that's essentially in the world, but stories that you wouldn't have expected from that world. 'There might even be an animated feature in there — it might be a feature for streaming, or a theatrical feature." The Terminator filmmaker added this Avatar project would be akin to that of The Animatrix – which was the animated anthology spin-off movie of The Matrix franchise. He said: 'A good early example is The Animatrix, where they went afield in the Matrix world. 'These are all great examples for how we can add texture and baroque detail to the world of Avatar." Cameron hopes the animated Avatar series will deliver 'backstory on characters and tangential stuff that happened off-camera within the movies". He added: 'Who first landed on Pandora? The first expedition. You could go anywhere you want." Even so, the Titanic director admitted it was still early days for the project. He said: 'We haven't done much with that yet. 'We're still gathering our stories and that sort of thing, and I've got to find the boutique filmmakers, the animators, that want to do it." Avatar: Fire and Ash will pick up after the events of 2022's The Way of Water, and follow Na'vi Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and their family as they face a fierce new threat from the fire‑wielding 'Ash People' tribe led by Varang (Oona Chaplin) – reigniting conflict on a turbulent Pandora. As grief and old enemies resurface, alliances with the Metkayina clan will test their strength, faith, and survival. Avatar: Fire and Ash – which is slated to hit screens on December 19, 2025 – will also see the return of Sigourney Weaver's Kiri and Kate Winslet's Ronal. In the first trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash – which was released ahead of The Fantastic Four: First Steps – audiences are plunged back into the fiery heart of Pandora. The Na'vi face a chilling new threat in the form of the Ash People, also called the Mangkwan Clan, commanded by the formidable leader Varang (Chaplin). Scenes hint at an internal Na'vi civil war, with echoes of betrayal and spiritual conflict as Varang declares to Kiri: 'Your goddess has no dominion here". The movie also sees the return of Colonel Quaritch (Stephen Lang) in a Na'vi body, raising the stakes further as alliances blur and old enemies resurface. Meanwhile, Jake Sully's (Worthington) family, including Neytiri (Saldana) and their children, stand on the brink of war. Stunning new visuals feature dramatic volcanic landscapes, flying creatures, and expansive aerial and aquatic combat sequences – all pointing to a darker, more elemental chapter in the saga. Visually dazzling and emotionally charged, the trailer teases an epic scale of conflict and character evolution on Pandora. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Geek Tyrant
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Cameron Wants to Expand the World of AVATAR with an Animated Anthology Project — GeekTyrant
The world of Avatar might be expanding once again but this time in animated form. James Cameron, the mastermind behind Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water , is eyeing a whole new medium to explore Pandora's rich mythology. While some fans are counting down the days until Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters this December, Cameron is already planting seeds for a potential animated anthology series that could dive deeper into the untold stories of his sci-fi universe. Speaking with Empire Magazine, Cameron revealed he's been talking with Disney about launching an Avatar animated project. He shared his vision saying: 'I said, 'Look, I want to do an animated anthology series that's essentially in the world, but stories that you wouldn't have expected from that world.' There might even be an animated feature in there – it might be a feature for streaming, or a theatrical feature. 'A good early example is The Animatrix, where they went afield in the Matrix world. These are all great examples for how we can add texture and baroque detail to the world of Avatar.' What Cameron's talking about sounds incredibly cool. He's not just thinking about rehashing the same characters or events. He wants to go wide with it. Deep cuts. Backstories. Side quests. The kind of lore expansions that fans eat up. 'Backstory on characters and tangential stuff that happened off-camera within the movies. Who first landed on Pandora? The first expedition. You could go anywhere you want.' Of course, this idea is still in early development and hasn't moved past the brainstorming phase. 'We haven't done much with that yet. We're still gathering our stories and that sort of thing, and I've got to find the boutique filmmakers, the animators, that want to do it.' So while there's no official greenlight yet, just knowing Cameron is serious about bringing more Avatar stories to life in animation is pretty cool an interesting. The franchise has already proven it has the depth and scale to support spin-offs and side stories, and animation could be the perfect playground for creative experimentation in the Avatar universe. In the meantime, fans can gear up for Avatar: Fire and Ash , which premieres in theaters on December 19, 2025. The film sees Sam Worthington return as Jake Sully, alongside Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, Edi Falco, and more.
