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In Horrible News, James Cameron Wants to Make Three More Avatar’s
Source – WELLINGTON, New Zealand — James Cameron says his vision for his three “Avatar” sequels is to create a family epic in the mold of “The Godfather” that will introduce viewers to new cultures and go underwater on his fictional moon Pandora.
The director announced Monday he will be filming the sequels in New Zealand, where he shot the triple Academy Award-winning original. In an interview with The Associated Press, Cameron also talked about life on a New Zealand farm, where he’s growing walnuts and allowing his children to roam.
Cameron, 59, said he plans to release the first sequel in 2016, seven years after the release of “Avatar,” which has become the highest-grossing film in history with a box office take of nearly $2.8 billion.
He said a core team has been developing new software for the sequels even while he’s been gone on other projects, including 18 months planning a 7-mile descent to the deepest part of the ocean, which he successfully completed last year.
“It’s going to be a lot of new imagery and a lot of new environments and creatures across Pandora,” he said. “We’re blowing it out all over the place. At first I thought I was going to take it onto other worlds as well, in the same solar system, but it turned out not to be necessary. I mean the Pandora that we have imagined will be a fantasy land that is going to occupy people for decades to come, the way I see it.”
Cameron said the films will explore different Na’vi cultures as well the cultures of other Pandora creatures.
This is the worst news ever. James Cameron should’ve quit after True Lies and Titanic. Both instant classics. Then he could’ve retired to his farm in New Zealand where he grows walnuts and lets his kids roam. Whatever the hell that means. I mean do we really need three more three hour films about a fake underwater universe that just so happens to named after a fantastic music app? Also, let’s stop with The Godfather reference right now. Avatar is not The Godfather. Nothing is the Godfather. The Godfather is the godfather of trilogies. I saw Avatar in theatres and while it was good, and unique, I can’t imagine sitting through three more movies. Especially since it’s clear that James Cameron is slowly starting to lose his mind. I think it’s best if he dives down miles into the ocean and sets up shop there. Live out the rest of his days as an underwater walnut farmer and spare us 9 hours of our lives that we will never get back.
– Ryan
Throwback Thursday – Behind the Scenes of Some Classic Movies/TV
See if you can name them all!
-Matt
The Hunger Games are Reinventing the Sequel Genre
Sequels are overplayed in Hollywood. There’s no doubt about it. The lack of original screenplays are evident when Iron Man has 3 movies, Dumb and Dumber and Anchorman have sequels and every movie Sylvester Stallone is in has a universe that covers 5 decades. In small doses, most of these movies are enjoyable, and for the most part, are profitable at the box office. But there’s only so many times we can watch Robert Downey Jr. fly around in a space suit, or Tom Cruise narrowly escape after he falls out of a building. Repetition has taken the place of creativity. Instead of taking a chance on new ideas and characters, Hollywood has kept their eggs in the sequel basket. While most of these sequels aren’t living up to expectations, the Hunger Games are blowing them away.
Maybe it’s because the movies are based on easy to read, action packed books (I wouldn’t know. I can’t read). Maybe it’s because the storyline is different from any other present day blockbuster. Maybe it’s because I’m in love with Jennifer Lawrence and I’m 97% sure we’re soup snakes. Whatever IT is, the Hunger Games is doing IT right. They have a perfect blend of young (JLaw, Hutcherson and Hemsworth) and veteran (Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci) actors. The script is based off the books, who’s blend of story/action translates well to the big screen. The action in the movie isn’t action for the sake of action, it’s necessary action to forward the storylines. What was lacking in the first movie (too much focus on the capital and districts once the games had started) was changed in Catching Fire, and it created a smooth, easy to watch film. The buildup to the actual hunger games was given enough time to explain the plot while developing the characters the director wanted you to care about. The action, which has always been the strong point of the movies, was great. They were able to introduce a new hero (Finnick) while still keeping the spotlight on the relationship between Katniss and Peeta. Start to finish, Catching Fire was one of the best sequels in recent memory. For the first time in a long time, when it comes to movie franchises, people should be genuinely excited for what’s to come.
– Ryan
If Anyone Can Change the Laws of the Constitution, it’s Arnold Schwarzenegger
(Source) “Action star and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has been lobbying for support to change the law to allow him to run for president in 2016, according to the New York Post’s Page Six
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We’re told Ahnold has been openly talking about his political ambitions while in New York to promote his new movie with Sylvester Stallone, “Escape Plan.”
One source said: “Schwarzenegger has been talking openly about working on getting the constitutional rules changed so he can run for president in 2016. He is ready to file legal paperwork to challenge the rules.”
Arnie was born in Austria, and the US Constitution prevents foreign-born citizens from holding the nation’s top job. Any amendment to the Constitution must be approved by two-thirds majority in the House and the Senate.”
If there’s one person in this world that can change constitutional law and become the first foreign president, it’s Arnold. Mr. Olympia, marries a Kennedy, enormous movie star, governor of California. Pretty impressive resume. If we’re all being honest with ourselves, the government we have in place right now isn’t doing so hot. Maybe Arnold is the change we need. North Korea has nuclear weapons? Agree to meet with Kim Jong Un wearing the leather jacket and sunglasses from Terminator as an intimidation tactic. Putin wants to play around? I think that calls for the loin cloth/headband look from Conan the Barbarian (sword optional). Now the USA is feared by our opponents, and we regain our position as a world superpower. Arnold probably abolishes all steroid laws in sports so they’re fun to watch again, too. Win, win, win. If a bad actor can be President, imagine what an American action hero would be able to accomplish. Arnold in 2020.
– Ryan
‘True Detective’ Looks Like the Next Smash Hit From HBO
It looks like HBO really does have a green thumb for original series. Starring Woody Harrelson and Matt “Dreamboat” McConaughey, True Detective follows two detectives as they hunt for a serial killer over a 16-year span. The first season will consist of 8 episodes, and if all goes well season 2 is said be shot “American Horror Story style”. Meaning it would have a whole new plot and characters. I can only imagine what HBO has in the pipeline for this show, and I can only dream of who else they could cast in the following seasons! That’s what I call a BOOM BABY. Look for it January 2014.
-MattyV
PS- HBO, if you are reading this, Ryan and I would like to put our hats in the ring for the parts of the next two detectives. We are a little rough around the edges, but we will allow being paid with a wrestling ring or beer (or both).
Nobody Puts Clint Eastwood In A Corner
(Source) Things just got a little murky in the split between Clint and Dina Eastwood.
The couple split in June after 17 years of marriage, and Dina Eastwood has since been linked with her old college friend Scott Fisher (who played and coached professional basketball in Australia).
Nothing odd about that, except Clint Eastwood has recently been spotted out with Fisher’s ex-wife Erica Tomlinson-Fisher. (Wife Swap, anyone?)
Both Fisher, 50, and Dina Eastwood grew up in Fremont, California. They both attended Mission San Jose High School in Fremont.
On Twitter, Fisher only follows 92 people. Among them are Dina, her daughter Morgan and stepdaughter Francesca Fisher-Eastwood.
When asked for comment by US magazine, Dina Eastwood said, “I am saddened to see photos of Clint with Ms Tomlinson-Fisher. I look forward to new beginnings.”
Later, she did a complete about face, tweeting, “I don’t like reading negative things about Clint. He is a wonderful, good natured, brilliant person. No matter what, I attest to that,” adding, “I usually don’t believe in ‘karma’ for people who target others with evil intentions, but, I sure hope it exists now.”
Former news anchor Dina married the screen legend in 1996 after the couple met during an on-air interview.
Most recently, she and her daughters starred in the reality show “Mrs. Eastwood and Company” (not surprisingly, Clint Eastwood didn’t want a bar of it).
Clint Eastwood has not commented publicly on the split.
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Hell hath no fury like Clint Eastwood scorned. You wanna start dating your old high school boyfriend? Clint don’t play like that. Because he’s going ex wife hunting too, and judging by the pictures here, Erica has Clint’s wife beat in the looks department. Sun dress gets me 100 out of 100 times. I feel bad for Scott Fisher here. You’re getting Clint’s scraps and he’s taking your wife to the woodshed. Australian football coach is impressive in every other scenario, but you’re in the big leagues now Scott. Clint kills people. For real.
– Ryan
P.S. Clint has to be the best looking 83 year old on the planet. I swear he didn’t age from 65 to now.
My Trip to Walmart
I was having a rough day and needed to remove myself from reality, so I grabbed my keys and went to the local Walmart. If there is one place to make me feel better about my life, it’s the Walmart in Providence.
Overalls? I have been looking for a pair for YEARS now.
Figures Walmart runs the monopoly on denim overalls in the greater Providence area.
You never find this good of a selection of denim in the North East. Never.
$20 velcro sneakers? I’ll take two!
Can never have too many Jesus candles, and they’re on sale!
I call this “The Movies Who Were Robbed an Oscar” DVD combo pack.
(AKA The Rob Schneider Master Collection)
Gotta love the flask selection at checkout. Not one size, two sizes.
Possible 3, but they were sold out. 8oz. flasks must be hot in the streets right now
-MattyV
