Set Photo: AVATAR Sequel Production Starts Up

My friend Jon Landau (producer) just sent out an iPhone photo of the AVATAR sequel production from New Zealand. I'm so glad that they are able to restart shooting!

Apparently, it was quite a process of quarantines and screening protocols to land back in New Zealand and launch it, but launched they have!

You can click the image for an enlarged view.

There appears to be a very interesting structure that the actors are performing on. Thoughts on what it may be? A structure (tree perhaps), ship or rock formation?

Fascinating seeing the blue and green screening being used at the same time.

I see face shields and masks being used and social distancing in effect - great job guys!  I'll post more when I get 'em!

Get Ready For A New iTunes AVATAR Special Release!

Fox is going to release an interactive version of AVATAR that will allow you to change the point of view from finished product to the various stages of production, like green screens, CGI and performance capture.

You have probably seen much of this new content already through various behind-the-scenes clips, but never all together in one release.

As the title suggests, it is iTunes only. I already have three different AVATAR disc releases so I wouldn't be too thrilled about another, but a digital only version is interesting.

They call the green screen functionality "Green Screen X-ray" and it looks cool. You can move your cursor around to view the green screen behind the polished final version.

Here's the descriptive trailer for it:


Available December 20, only on iTunes.

Quick Post - AVATAR: CREATING THE WORLD OF PANDORA On The FX Channel This Saturday

Jim here. Just a quick heads up that the FX channel is hosting a behind the scenes look at how James Cameron and his team performance captured and created AVATAR. AVATAR: CREATING THE WORLD OF PANDORA starts at 11pm, Saturday, January 16.

This is a must see if you are curious about how they spun their magic! be sure to check it out.

6 Avatar Clips Debut Online! Plus Pandorapedia Site Opens, & 4 b-roll vids!

Michael here with 6 new clips and 4 b-roll vids from Avatar and the online debut of the Pandorapedia.

Some of the below clips are longer versions of previously seen footage, but they all contain new material. Also, barring an unforeseen incident, I'll be seeing Avatar tomorrow at 7:oo pm in Hollywood. To say I can't wait is an understatement...I'm salivating for this.

Here are the clips:


1. "You're not in Kansas anymore"

2. "This is your avatar now, Jake"

3. "How much have you logged?"

4. "When you are ready"

5. "The language is a pain"

6. "You should see your faces"

Also check out these b-rolls:











Thanks to Buzz for the heads up!