Jon Landau on the red carpet
The Big Picture Jon Landau, the legendary film producer known for his groundbreaking collaborations with director James Cameron, has died at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with cancer. The news was confirmed by a source close to the family. Born on July 30, 1960, in New York City to producers Ely and Edie Landau, Jon Landau was destined for a life in film. He attended USC's School of Cinematic Arts, where he honed his craft and began a storied career in the industry.
Jon Landau Was Heavily Involved in 'Avatar' Landau's last interview with Collider was in connection with The Way of Water. In a conversation with Editor-in-Chief Steve Weintraub, Landau confirmed that the first act of Avatar 4 had already been filmed and assured fans that the release schedule—one movie every two years—would remain on track.
“What we've done is, first of all, we've completed all four scripts for 2, 3, 4, and 5. read them. They know where their characters go. They know. It informs how they play these scenes. We went out and we shot all of movie 2. We shot 95% of movie 3. We have a little bit that we have to still pick up. And we shot the first act of movie 4.
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