New images of the upcoming James Cameron sequel Avatar 2: The Water Path (2022) has been introduced, with the film now being described as “the most incredibly complicated film ever made.” But what exactly was seen?
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Before we “dive in”, take a look the epic new trailer for Avatar 2: The Water Path down:
During James Cameron’s Digital Day speech, full scenes from the film were shown. Writer/director Liam O’Donnell took to Twitter to discuss what he had seen and had this to say:
“AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER seems to be the most incredibly complicated movie ever made. Holy crap. James Cameron’s Digital Day keynote address just broke my brain.”
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He went on to talk about the underwater performances in the film:
“*my brain! Just the amount of data they captured… Underwater performance capture with 15 cameras. 2 cameras in the capture of the face of each actor. Underwater benchmark capture for fully CG creatures. Oh yeah, and infrared depth capture to place CG characters in the live-action footage.”
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Clearly moved by what he had seen, O’Donnell goes on at length with a series of follow-up tweets, describing the film as “the edible movie of the decade” and praising the cast and crew for the intense underwater scenes.
also discussed Stephen LangThe Na’vi’s return as a Na’vi, saying that “the new Avatar-Quaritch and his conflict and journey sounds fucking amazing”, while warning the public not to “bet against it”. [James] Cameron”.
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Before the launch of Avatar: The Way of Watera remastered version of Avatar (2009) will be re-released in theaters. Remastered elements include picture and sound. Screenings will begin on September 23, 2022.
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According to 20th Century Studios, the official synopsis for Avatar: The Way of Water it is:
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family, the troubles that haunt them, the efforts they make to keep themselves safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
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Avatar: The Way of Water stars Sam Worthington (Jake Sully), Zoe Saldana (Neytiri), CCH Pounder (Mo’at), Giovanni Ribisi (Parker Selfridge), Joel David Moore (Dr. Norm Spellman), Dileep Rao (Dr. Max Patel), Matt Gerald. (Corporal Lyle Wainfleet), Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang.
Newcomers to the Na’vi are Cliff Curtis (Tonowari), Jamie Flatters (Neteyam), Jeremy Irwin (Young Neteyam), Britain Dalton (Lo’ak), Chloe Coleman (Young Lo’ak), Trinity Bliss (Tuktirey) , Bailey Bass (Tsireya), Filip Geljo (Aonung), Duane Evans Jr. (Rotxo) and Kate Winslet (Ronal).
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Newcomers to the human cast are Jack Champion (Javier “Spider” Socorro), Edie Falco (General Ardmore), Michelle Yeoh (Dr. Karina Mogue), Brendan Cowell (Captain Mick Scoresby), Jemaine Clement (Dr. Ian Garvin), Oona Chaplin (Varang) and Vin Diesel and CJ Jones in undisclosed roles.
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Avatar 2: The Water Path is scheduled for release in theaters on December 16. It will be released exclusively in theaters, as well as in the following formats: Dolby Cinema, IMAX and IMAX 3D formats.
Avatar 3 It will be released on December 20, 2024. Avatar 4 will follow on December 18, 2026, and Avatar 5 on December 22, 2028, respectively.
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