New ‘Avatar’ Intro Shows Earth in Shambles From Pollution
- Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:00pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Cameron is giving “Avatar” a fresh start.
Cameron unveiled a new opening scene Tuesday for an extended cut of his sci-fi blockbuster due out Nov. 16 on DVD and Blu-ray disc, the sequence offering a glimpse of life on crowded, polluted 22nd century Earth, where city dwellers are bombarded by digital ads and wear masks for protection from the foul air.
The sequence Cameron showed reporters depicts the dreary existence of his hero, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), before he’s invited to join the Avatar program on the distant moon Pandora.
An ex-Marine now in a wheelchair, Jake lives in a tiny, seedy room and hangs around boozing it up at a bar, where he starts a fight — but for a good cause. Jake takes on a guy who had been slapping a woman around.
Cameron said he decided to cut that opening from last year’s theatrical release despite how “great that sequence of scenes is for his character, and showing how even though he’s paralyzed, he’s not a victim. He’s still a warrior. He’s a stubborn, scrappy, brawling guy, but also one with a conscience and a sense of justice.”
But Cameron said audiences eventually would find that out about Jake once he gets into action among the native Na’vi on Pandora. He said he dropped the opening on Earth to step up the pacing and land viewers more quickly on Pandora, where Jake falls for Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldana).
“The guiding principle for me was the movie doesn’t really start until we meet Neytiri,” Cameron said. “It’s about their relationship and where that relationship takes him. So every minute that we delayed meeting her we looked at with extra scrutiny.”
But for this latest video release, Cameron and producer Jon Landau wanted to offer something fresh.
“We didn’t want to start the movie with something people had seen before,” Landau said. “Right when people start to watch it, they know they’re getting something new, and it’s a whole new opening.”
The extended home-video cut runs 16 minutes longer than the original theatrical version of “Avatar,” the biggest modern blockbuster with $2.8 billion at the box office worldwide.
The three-disc DVD and Blu-ray release also includes the theatrical version and another extended cut, running eight minutes longer than the original, that was released in theaters in August.
The set also packs 45 minutes of deleted scenes, a feature-length documentary about “Avatar” and 17 short segments examining the technology, music, stunts and other elements of the film.
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Comments (68)
BoilitDown
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 3:23amThe Hollywood propaganda machine has become absolutely nauseating. Why won‘t they portray the great American spirit or inspire an individual’s potential? That would increase their value to the human condition. Instead, they squander their own potential.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 1:10amIf only James Cameron would practice what he preaches just like the rest of the eco nuts out there. Spewing their crap just like the President. We haven’t been on this earth long enough to know what type of impact that we have had on this earth. Has anyone noticed all the eco commercials that has been on the media lately. Especially the Poet.com commercials. They are so full of it. The eco’s talk about green all the time. But they use oil and gas just like the rest of us.
Report Post »stopprintn
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 1:07amI’ll save my money for Resisting The Green Dragon. Much better trailer
Report Post »Chriztina
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 12:58amSounds alot like propraganda to me.
Report Post »Noonien_Soong
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 12:28amCameron has some serious psych issues with environment. Seems like a hollyweird fear monger. This is a bad way to influence the audience for monetary gain. He should do one that enhances a Johnny Appleseed character instead by planting CO2 hungry trees. Now that’s a concept.
Report Post »SingerGuy
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 12:06amThis from Drudge Report: “New Ad Slams James Cameron For Supporting Energy Restrictions — While Owning Three Homes!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKZ4RolQxec&feature=youtu.be
That about says it all.
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 1:56amYep, that’s tantamount to Gore telling everyone the oceans are going rise significantly (from Global Warming) and then going and buying a mansion on the beach.
Report Post »Rob_M
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 12:04amCameron admitted this movie was a green propagands film, is adding this really changing anything?
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:59pmAvatar made the Na’vi resemble the Native Americans but forgot to show the Native Americans fought with each other, just as brutally, if not more brutal, than everyone else in the world. I love the way Native Americans lived but to believe they weren’t a warring people, shows a great lack oh history.
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 3:00amtoo bad we cannot adopt a few ancient Native American ways… pedophiles and rapists were handed over to the family’s WOMEN for their forms of Justice… and they were as horrifying as it gets.
Report Post »Masamune
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:49pmGood animation, Bad overused plot.
Report Post »underdawg
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:37pmActually, I enjoyed the movie, and didn’t get the memo on the anti-whatever message. Did Mr. Cameron keep his profits or share them with the less fortunate? That will do more to tell you if he is truly a capitalist, or a socialist. It’s not so hard for me to believe that a Marine would fight for what he believes in, wouldn‘t take what wasn’t rightfully his and do his best to do the right thing to the best of his ability.
On the other hand, if you want to entertain, make a movie–if you want to preach, find a pulpit.
Report Post »Freedom Trooper
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 9:46amI agree, i liked the movie too. Then Cameron came out and made that fun statement that basically the movie is anti war and save mother earth, it ruined it for me.
Report Post »SaveRepublic2
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:21pmI Pledge Allegiance To The Earth. Animals are more important than humans. Why save human life when we can save the bunnies? Lets De-develop the United States! Lets spread the wealth! We do not make anything in the U.S. any more. China is becoming like the old U.S. and we are becoming like old communist China. I guess this is what Americans want now. We will be slaves to the politicians.
Report Post »SaveRepublic2
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:13pmhollywood should base themselves in China or Russia anymore. hollywood is no longer a resemblance of America anymore. Many of today’s celebrities portray some sort of hatred toward America in my view. After a few years of paying more and more attention you can’t help but notice that 90% of all celebrities are infatuated Democrats. I could never understand this since Democrats love to tax the rich so much. I also notice how all celebrities promote to help third world countries more than Americans suffering in the very country that made them who they are. I would like to see especially the musical celebrities have a “We are America” “We are A free Nation” Lets rebuild A Free America Tour..Nope..Instead.. “We are The World”… “We Are the New World Order”.. We are The ones who work for the shadow government to brainwash you through our celebrity…
Report Post »jzs
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:10pmAvatar was nothing more than liberal propaganda with the sole purpose of indoctrinating our children with false ideas of religion, community and the environment. One of the first things the new Republican/TP legislature must do is eliminate or severely restrict the power the so called “Environmental Protection Agency.” This agency is a huge strain on our budget and what have they ever done? Eliminated American jobs, that‘s what they’ve done! China and India don’t have a cost prohibitive restrictions on disposing of manufacturing byproducts, so why should we? This is not the place of government, but rather the free market. Each of us, all Americans, are better off if we eliminate government interference and let companies thrive. Allow them, please!, to do the right thing by every single citizen of the United States, the greatest country in the world.
OSHA? Get rid of it. Have you seen the volumes of OSHA regulations of every single industry in the United States? Have those regulations every saved a single life or prevented health problems? The answer is no. If you disagree, would you please take the time to give a single example?
Report Post »flashlight
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 1:06pm“China and India don’t have a cost prohibitive restrictions on disposing of manufacturing byproducts, so why should we?”
Report Post »You are kidding, right? Both countries are trashed due to unregulated dumping. I had to wear a damn mask just to breath in China. India has a smell you will not soon forget. Go see for yourself and you will change that tune.
cstcomputers
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:05pmWho, in their right mind, wouldn’t trade a life on an alien planet “WITH LEGS” and a hot alien, than in a PC world without?
Report Post »LSX
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:56pmThere was a movie named Avatar?
Must have missed it – no great loss from what it seems.
g’night…. yawn….
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Report Post »Desert Dweller
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:51pmIts just a movie and not a good one. Nothing to see here, move along please, move along.
Report Post »twofoot_trucker
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:45pmThe minute James Cameron gives up every penny he made on Avatar is the minute he stops being a fraud. He makes a tree hugging anti-capitalist movie in order to make millions in the free markey system? Nothing more than pandering to the wackos. No different than Michael Moore.
Report Post »staythecourse
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 1:22amIt does amaze me that everyone does ignore the fact that these folks ARE making big money and it is ALL about capitalism for them.
Report Post »kourage
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:25pmBad film, overall. “The big, nasty American humans are awful savages, destroying the lush planet and its exotic peoples!” Give me a break, it was clear that there was a secret agenda pushed through the film behind the whole blue-people thingamajig.
That, and about three hours long. Not good for the mind, soul, or bladder.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:19pmkill the green machine
Report Post »YellowFin
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:17pmGoing to the “next story” now.
Report Post »123gone
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 3:25pmJust before election, does The Blaze have so little to write about that it sinks to movie reviews?
Report Post »5000YRLEAPER
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:12pmIf you want indoctrination, just watch Avatar. Talk about Earth worship, the whole movie was about hugging trees.
I’m all about being good stewards for the earth, but God is the one I worship. God created the earth, and designed it to be renewable, with vast resources for the benefit and prosperity of mankind. Read your Bible people.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:11pmJames Cameron is a bore.
I was so glad to see his ex-wife beat him and his dumb green-nazi film for the the oscar for best film with The Hurt Locker.
The Hurt Locker is a great movie.
watch it.
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:03pmI see the government in the future still treats it’s warriors like crap, a simple looking wheelchair and you have to pay large amounts of money for working legs, sounds about right.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:07pmThat was funny wasn’t it – and I agree Hurt Locker is a great movie!! http://maboulette.wordpress.com
Report Post »Mike777
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:08pmglad i didn’t waste any money on that movie.
Report Post »stone2016
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:59pmJust watch dances with wolves, or read the wikipedia synopsis of Fern Gully and you will see where Cameron stole his lame idea.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:13pmThank you STONE. You are exactly correct.
Report Post »toxic_freedom
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 2:32pmunfortunately i fed the green nazi, my girlfriend had to see it. all i really got from it was apparently there is a planet out there where it is natural to fornicate with trees and animals and everything else. seems to me we need to ship all these progressives out there so we can have our country back and they can be happy doing what ever the hell they want with no consequence.
Report Post »5000YRLEAPER
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:06pmAvatar was just pure environmental propaganda. Just a joke!
Report Post »Venom
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:38pmNo they were trying to make a new sci fi phenomenon like star wars…..thats what i call a fail
Report Post »chazman
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:49pmAvatar was plagerism at it’s worst. Cameron is a Hollyweird hack. Total marxist turd …
Report Post »chazman
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:03pm‘Intro shows Avatar in shambles from Hollyweird pollution.’
That’s your headline for this piece of crap.
Lock and Load, people.
Report Post »Rogue
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 10:24amI’d love to post a comment on the movie….but, I refuse to watch anything from Cameron. Looks like I made the right decision to save my money lol
Report Post »Steve Smith
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:03pm/yawn
Report Post »WhiteFang
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:14pmI’m sleeepy…
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 10:48pmGone to sleep while standing…thud…snore!!!
Report Post »ron the veteran
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 11:50pmif all these tree huggers think humans are bad for the planet then why dont we launch them all to mars. we will be right behind you on the next ship……NOT! this planet will be here long after we are gone. we have nothing to do with the heating or cooling of this planet the sun is what heats the earth what is that 6th grade science? now some how humans heat the planet give the global warming marxist crap a rest americans are on to you and your ******* lies. we aint interested in your socialism crap and mr soros where are you going to hide when you trash our dollar? do you thing theres a room on the space station for ya? all the money in the world wont save you from americas wrath. america will hunt you to the ends of the world. mr obama do you think a bunch of phoney laws can change the hearts of the freedom loving americans all your doing is destroying yourself and being a fool.
independentvoteril
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 2:12amOK is this the FIRST movie that started with the earth in shambles?? or even that had the earth in shambles in the middle? Come on we have to get a slightly thicker skin.. it’s a MOVIE fantasy..
Report Post »Quack Addict
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 2:39amDon’t worry, the world will be made new one day. Just put on a gas mask and pray.
Report Post »mizflame98
Posted on October 21, 2010 at 4:37pmThat‘s the most of Avitar I’ve ever seen.
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