‘Avatar’ director James Cameron backs a space venture to expand Earth’s resources

Posted by · 9:44 pm · April 20th, 2012

James Cameron backs a privatized space mission that is oddly reminiscent of the one presented in “Avatar.”

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Cinejabber: Happy Easter, everyone

Posted by · 5:45 am · April 7th, 2012

Apologies for going quiet on you like that — my March flu has returned with reinforcements, and I’ve been too groggy to get much of anything done. The Easter weekend couldn’t be more sympathetically timed. Anyway, welcome back to Cinejabber, your weekend space to bandy about any random movie-related thoughts you may have on your […]

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Julian Fellowes aims to right perceived wrongs of James Cameron's 'Titanic'

Posted by · 1:02 pm · March 21st, 2012

With the release of “Titanic 3D” looming, Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes has lashed out at James Cameron’s film, claiming his own upcoming TV take on the story will rectify the 1997 film’s factual blunders.

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Trailers for 'The Avengers' and 'Frankenweenie' make for a nice antidote to awards season

Posted by · 1:12 pm · March 1st, 2012

Now that the Oscar dust has settled and the early-year dumping ground has come to a close, studios are beginning to float materials for their (hopeful) moneymakers out there. Two trailers have dropped this week, for “The Avengers” (opening May 4) and Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” (which doesn’t hit until October).

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Round-up: McQueen blames America's fear of sex for Fassbender snub

Posted by · 8:40 am · February 21st, 2012

Also: The oldest Oscar voter speaks, and Ebert sinks ‘Titanic 3D’

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Round-up: Streep saluted at the Berlinale

Posted by · 6:30 am · February 17th, 2012

Also: Missing 2D ‘Titanic,’ and why isn’t Williams the Best Actress frontrunner?

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