James Cameron's Avatar Blockbuster-o-logy

[Master]

https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1636479142274187264

I do not buy that nine hour number for even a second (the post-production budget alone would be absurd), but that being said, I wouldn't be shocked if Cameron actually did have a longer cut of the movie that he'd like to do as a limited series like this. In his one-on-one chat with Denis Villeneuve in 2021, right around the time of Dune's release, he pretty much explicitly said as much, mentioning that he'd love some day to put a movie in theaters and then also present a longer version on streaming. It really isn't a stretch to think he may have had Avatar 3 in mind when making that statement, as it was already shot at the time and it could very well have a lot of stuff that he really likes and wants to show off but would simply be too much to show in the film's theatrical iteration.

It's done like this in Poland with every big budget production, especially historical ones 

[nanison]

@Master

Are that films like "the deluge", that is a Polish right? I saw some scenes of this on youtube years ago, seemed quite epic and expensive! Don't know what it is about though

[Master]

It's is based on famous Polish book trilogy that talks about series of conflicts Polish Kingdom had with it neighbours in XVII century. They are quite good. I would recommend With Fire and Sword (1999) it is the first part and the most recent one (books were adapted in reversed chronology due to political issues).

[Wweyland]

Das Boot (1981) was also done in a similar way. I also love the 6-hour version.

[Master]

Das Boot (1981) was also done in a similar way. I also love the 6-hour version.

Try watching it in small, hot, dark room, were you can smell your own sweat. That's 100% immersion without 3d!

[Wweyland]

Das Boot (1981) was also done in a similar way. I also love the 6-hour version.

Try watching it in small, hot, dark room, were you can smell your own sweat. That's 100% immersion without 3d!

I have watched it in all kinds of setups (starting with VHS with a small TV), works great.
Even better with a submarine model (that you spent a week building) beside you.

[Master]

Best film about submarine and one of my all time favorite!

[Immortan Jonesy]

https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1641506045313835025

[Gazz]

Just about squeaked this one out in time.

[DarthJoker45]

https://twitter.com/officialavatar/status/1658140431656579072

[Nightmare Asylum]

https://twitter.com/officialavatar/status/1658140431656579072

Great, but when do I get a 4K physical media release?

[Nightmare Asylum]

Both Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water will release on 4K disc on June 20th.

https://people.com/movies/avatar-the-way-of-water-bluray-release-behind-the-scenes-exclusive/

[BlueMarsalis79]

The Abyss fans tearing their eyes out currently.

[Stitch]

The Abyss fans tearing their eyes out currently.

It's coming. Supposedly. 

[KiramidHead]

True Lies, though...