Will NASA Ignore Another “Avatar” Movie?

Keith’s note: When “Avatar” first came out in 2009 NASA almost completely ignored it (see “Avatar: A Stunning New World That NASA Continues to Ignore” from 2010 ). Avatar portrayed the wonders of an alien biosphere on an extrasolar planet orbiting tha star in the system closest to Earth. These days you hear people at NASA – starting with the Administrator – talking about Astrobiology – searching for life elsewhere. In the 13 years since its release real science has shown the sheer immensity of possible planets in the universe – and how many of them could be habitable. The sequel, “Avatar: The Way Of Water” will descend upon our world in December. Will NASA Ignore it or embrace it? Its presence will be globally ubiquitous with versions simultaneously released in 160 languages (the Voyager interstellar message record only had 55). For hundreds of millions of young people around the world Avatar may well be their first immersive vision of what adventures await humanity in space. And dreams often shape reality.

NATO (National Association of Theatre Owners) Chief: “There will be more versions of Avatar 2 than any movie in the history of movies”

“The ultra-anticipated film —Avatar 2 — will be screened in multiple versions. “In fact, there will be more versions of Avatar 2 than any movie ‘in the history of movies; stated John Fithian, president, and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners. Furthermore, John elaborated that: “We are talking about high resolution, high frame rates, 3D, IMAX, PLF, different sound systems, and in 160 different languages”. Additionally, speaking at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, Director Cameron, and Producer Landau said that Avatar 2 will be offered in a wide variety of formats to support the range of theater installations, including the use of 3D, 4K, and a high frame rate of 48 frames per second. For instance, in Korea, the sequel will be screened in Screen X and 4D theaters, which are formats that were developed in the country.”

James Cameron Nailed Avatar 2’s Biggest Problem (& Why It’ll Succeed), Screen Rant

“As technology has developed in the intervening decade, Avatar: The Way of Water feels like a movie that’s coming out at the right time to achieve Cameron’s vision. Not just a follow-up that’s capitalizing on the success of the highest-grossing movie of all time. In a box office landscape dominated by interconnected cinematic universes and hastily dashed out sequels, the Avatar sequel will be a breath of fresh air for those audiences disillusioned by the state of modern blockbusters.”