At the press conference for the theatrical re-release, James Cameron and the cast of 'Avatar' spoke about its influence on modern blockbusters.
The 2009 epic adventure Avatar is returning to theaters to give audiences an opportunity to revisit the film, now in 4K high-dynamic range, and to introduce people who have never seen it before to a world that is both beautiful and terrifying, but that always stretches and inspires the imagination.
SIGOURNEY WEAVER: Well, I just remember my first day in the Volume, which is where we do the work. That’s where we make the scenes. I was in my little capture suit. My first scene was actually to play Dr. Grace Augustine’s avatar, and there was a screen over on the side, where you could see a roughed-out version of what it would look like in the movie. In other words, I didn’t look like me in a suit.
Jim, why do you think the film was so incredibly popular with audiences, back when it was released, and why do you think those same things will resonate today for an audience? Michelle, what is the one scene that is your favorite to watch and that you’re excited to see remastered because you know it will look amazing?
Jim, in the years since Avatar was first released and it became the biggest movie of all time, what do you perceive as the movie’s most substantial influence on modern blockbusters? WEAVER: For me, as a spectator, the 3D in the world, when Sam’s character has to get his Ikran, those physical experiences of almost falling into the void because you’re up above the floating islands, were incredible. But what really moved me was using such effective 3D, so that you feel like you’re in the room with Jake when he’s having to make some decisions, and you’re in the place with Neytiri when she’s moving through the forest.
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