Style & Grooming: On the radar: Mad Men fashion Sep 18, 2008
Local labels are already working that 1960s chic, including Arthur Galan (slim-fitting steel grey and plaid suits), James Cameron (sharp suits in Pete Campbell blue), Trelise Cooper (full-skirts and wasp-waisted dresses), Sportscraft (fitted wiggle dresses), and Perri Cutten (cigarette pants and full-skirted floral dresses). And of course, there is plenty of shapewear on the market - Bonds has just joined the ever-growing line-up - to suck and squeeze our tummies, hips and thighs, Joan... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
City's supermodel has her own star Sep 10, 2008
Shutting down a stretch of Queen Street just east of Etalk's massive film festival party, Canada's Walk of Fame designated their newest stars to Bryan Adams, Frances Bay, James Cameron, kd Lang, the Kids in the Hall, Steve Nash, Michael J. Fox and Werbowy. The Walk of Fame includes more than 100 Canadian superstars of sports, arts and entertainment. (Mississauga News)
The Screening Room's top 10 movie stunts Aug 26, 2008
"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (James Cameron, 1991) Stunt: Motorcycle jump Stuntman: Peter Kent. Stuntman Peter Kent's resemblance to Arnold Schwarzenegger was the basis of a 14-year association with the ex-action hero. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Coming attraction: 3-D Aug 9, 2008
We've really seen this overwhelmingly embraced by the filmmaking community some of the best filmmakers in the world, from James Cameron to Peter Jackson to Steven Spielberg, not just looking at but also producing in this medium now, he said ... This list includes James Cameron's Avatar and a new version of A Christmas Carol, starring Jim Carrey. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nastiest Showbiz Divorces Revealed Jul 16, 2008
James Cameron vs. Linda Hamilton. Film director James Cameron had three ex-wives under his belt by the time he married Linda Hamilton, an actor he'd directed twice before in the "Terminator" series. (KIRO TV, WA)
Anita Briem in 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' Jul 13, 2008
As delighted as she was to play a take-charge heroine, Briem might be most excited by the live-action 3-D technology pioneered for the film by James Cameron's company. "When James Cameron called me his 'guinea pig,' then I knew this was something special," she beams ... "Actors are going to really explore and maximize it. It's something we did during this movie; we were all learning about this new medium. Can you imagine what our gods of cinema -- Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Robert... (Los Angeles Times)
'Jurassic Park' effects guru has died Jun 17, 2008
Working with such directors as Steven Spielberg, James Cameron and Tim Burton in a career spanning four decades, Winston created some of the most memorable visual effects in cinematic history. He helped bring the dinosaurs from Jurassic Park, the extraterrestrials from Aliens, the robots from Terminator and even Edward Scissorhands to the big screen, and was a pioneer in merging real-world effects with computer imaging. (MSNBC -- News)
Stan Winston's effects were special indeed Jun 17, 2008
And the frequent collaborator of such elite directors as Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton and James Cameron made sure that most, like the 14-foot alien queen in 1986's Aliens or the dreadlocked reptilian from 1987's Predator, had as much of an impact on audiences as such human stars as Arnold Schwarzenegger. "Special effects, by themselves, don't mean diddly squat in a movie," Winston said while promoting 1997's Jurassic Park: The Lost World. (USA Today -- Life)
Visual effects titan Stan Winston dies Jun 17, 2008
Winston worked with such directors as Steven Spielberg, James Cameron and Tim Burton in a career spanning almost four decades and won visual effects Oscars for 1986's "Aliens," 1992's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and 1993's "Jurassic Park." He also won a makeup Oscar for 1992's "Batman Returns.". He was nominated for his work on "Heartbeeps," "Predator," "Edward Scissorhands," "Batman Returns," "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" and "A.I.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Visual-Effects Legend Stan Winston Dies Jun 17, 2008
"Winston worked with several notable directors over the years, from James Cameron and Steven Spielberg, to John Carpenter and Tim Burton.Winston was also nominated for six other Oscars for either visual effects or makeup, for such films as "Predator" and "Edward Scissorhands. " He also won several sci-fi film-based Saturn Awards and was also honored by the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs).He also worked on various television projects, including the groundbreaking miniseries... (Click2Houston, TX)
The birth of the cool ... and the cute May 12, 2008
Leonardo DiCaprio, James Cameron and M. Night Shyamalan are all attached to anime-based projects. Anime peppers cable channels like IFC, Spike and, of course, Cartoon Network, whose Toonami block features Japanese animation every Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Business)
The Space Needle and sci-fi in Seattle May 7, 2008
Science Fiction lovers won't want to miss the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, which offers a one-of-a-kind collection of artifacts and memorabilia, including works by Isaac Asimov, Ursula Le Guin, H.G. Wells, George Lucas, Gene Rodenberry, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg, among others. Take the gang to see the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (also called Ballard Locks), which raises and lowers ships (as much as 26 feet) to allow them to pass between fresh water and salt water. (CNN -- Travel)
An eye for etching - California man displaying passion for Rembrandt in UM show Apr 15, 2008
Villarino, in fact, has no background in the visual arts whatsoever, unless you count his work as a set construction designer for such Hollywood moguls as Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, Robert Zemeckis and James Cameron. His list of Hollywood credits is impressive, but Villarino was humbled by this one magnificent etching. (Missoulian, MT)
Commanding roles didn't come easily for Heston Apr 7, 2008
"Why me?" Heston asked James Cameron, the movie's director. "I need someone who can plausibly intimidate Arnold Schwarzenegger," Cameron replied. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Mummy' star Fraser journeys to 3-D 'Center of the Earth' Mar 15, 2008
Using cameras leased from "Titanic" filmmaker James Cameron, who is using the same system for his upcoming 3-D sci-fi adventure "Avatar," "Journey to the Center of the Earth" is one of a wave of digital 3-D movies hitting theaters in the next couple of years. Audiences must wear special glasses, but they are sturdy, comfortable lenses, unlike the flimsy cardboard red-and-blue glasses for old-style 3-D movies, whose images could be fuzzy and strain viewers' eyes. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
American Artist Beatrice Wood Mar 10, 2008
Beguiling to her very last days, Wood was an inspiration for the beautiful, free-spirited character of Rose in James Cameron s Oscar-winning film Titanic. Beatrice did not watch the film, however, because she claimed that she was too old to deal with such a tragic ending. (Suite101.com)
Coens 'Country' wins four Oscars, including best picture, director Feb 25, 2008
Past winners for their screenplay to 1996's "Fargo," Joel and Ethan Coen joined an elite list of filmmakers to win three Oscars in a single night, including Francis Ford Coppola ("The Godfather Part II"), James Cameron ("Titanic") and Billy Wilder ("The Apartment"). Cotillard, the first winner ever for a French-language performance, tearfully thanked her director, Olivier Dahan. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Oscar moments Feb 25, 2008
Montage 13, "Many Oscar-Winning Directors Were Actors, Others Were Awesome and Some Were Kinda Jerks (We're Looking at You, James Cameron)": It's time for the best director (coughCoenBrotherescough), and Martin Scorsese gives it to. the Coens. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Coens `Country' wins best picture Oscar Feb 25, 2008
Past winners for their screenplay to 1996's "Fargo," the Coens joined an elite list of filmmakers to win three Oscars in a single night, including Francis Ford Coppola ("The Godfather Part II"), James Cameron ("Titanic") and Billy Wilder ("The Apartment"). With $64 million domestically, "No Country" is the biggest box-office hit for the Coens, whose tales often are an acquired taste appealing to narrow crowds. (Albany Times Union)
Sarah Polley's write of passage Feb 24, 2008
"James Cameron 1998 Cameron wins Best Director for Titanic, and announces, "I'm king of the world. " He balances that speech with a request for silence for the victims of the Titanic disaster upon receiving the Best Picture Oscar. Roberto Benigni 1999Upon announcement of his win of Best Actor for Life is Beautiful, the excitable Benigni begins applauding himself, walking over chairs and over people before spasmodically jumping on stage. In a fit of laughter and exuberance befitting an excited... (Toronto Star)
Oscar Lore: A Trivia Test Feb 23, 2008
Oscar Lore: Take A Trivia Test. Think You Know Your Academy Awards Lore. (CBS News)
Soul-less SFX Jan 14, 2008
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in James Camerons Titanic one of CGIs finest moments ... Directors like Steven Spielberg and James Cameron used CGI effectively in their genre movies by seamlessly marrying it with real-live action in Jurassic Park (1993) and Aliens(1986, pic below) ... Directors like Steven Spielberg and James Cameron have also used CGI effectively in their genre movies by seamlessly marrying it with real-live action in Jurassic Park (1993) and Aliens (1986). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Look who's talkin' to De Niro Dec 31, 2007
Sam Worthington was hand-picked by director James Cameron for his epic Avatar, now being filmed. Former Home And Away stars Chris Hemsworth and Isabel Lucas are also attracting attention. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
10 years ago today Dec 20, 2007
The funny thing is, I was thrilled Titanic was a success just because it shut up the cackling by naysayers happily predicting the doom of both the movie and its admittedly self-congratulatory director James Cameron. (I can't think of anything more awful than delighting in the doom of a complete stranger. (The Palm Beach Post)
New genre of literature hits bookstores – the 'Conditional Confession' Dec 14, 2007
But it's film director James Cameron who may hold the hottest property in the double-con world. Apparently while on location shooting his recent documentary, he didn't just discover the lost tomb of Jesus. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
$2M endowment to create chair in indigenous art at Ottawa gallery Dec 13, 2007
The release of Avatar, the 3-D feature from Canadian-born director James Cameron that has so far been 12 years in the making, has been postponed again. Canadians are still relying heavily on newspapers, television and radio news programs, according to a countrywide industry survey that also found online media outlets dogged by credibility issues. (CBC Prince Edward Island)
Imax makes screen play Dec 7, 2007
Variety: Digital Editions. Daily VarietyWithout the smudgy fingers. (Variety)
20 Benchmarks in CGI Part #3 Nov 20, 2007
Once James Cameron broke out with 1991's T2, it was only a matter of time before Steven Spielberg, the other big name in summer blockbuster flicks, would go CGI. And the Beard did not disappoint ... Due to massive cost overruns resulting in a $200 million budget, James Cameron's story about a doomed love affair aboard the doomed passenger liner was widely touted to be a disaster in the making. (Suite101.com)
Actor Or Toon? Nov 17, 2007
James Cameron is using the technique with advanced camera technology for his "Avatar" movie, coming in 2009. Spielberg and Jackson announced in May that they'd direct and produce three 3-D animated movies based on Belgian comic artist Georges Remi's adventuresome Tintin character. (CBS News)
Revisiting Kubrick's Films Oct 25, 2007
extra, 2001: The Making of a Myth, produced by Jamie Doran, directed by Paul Joyce and hosted by James Cameron. In earth's pre-human history, the monolith appears; apes gather around it; one, called Moonwatcher, smashes a bone and forms it into a weapon, then throws it into the sky. (Time.com)
Obituary: John Moriarty Aug 30, 2007
There, he was invited by James Cameron, head of the philosophy department at Leeds University, to read for a postgraduate degree, and because of his financial situation, he was offered the post of tutor to first-year students. After a couple of years, John went to the University of Manitoba, Canada, where he taught English literature for a further eight years. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Manuscript from survivor of Titanic disaster goes on display in Paris May 24, 2007
It has inspired James Cameron's movie "Titanic" ... Gerard Lheritier, the museum's founder, said the manuscript inspired filmmaker James Cameron for the role of Rose, played by Kate Winslet, in his blockbuster 1997 film. (North County Times)
Jack Sparrow joins a unique line of iconic characters May 24, 2007
James Cameron directed Weaver in her Oscar-nominated turn in "Aliens," but the voices of writers Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett were constants through the four movies. The films: "Alien" (1979), "Aliens" (1986), "Alien 3" (1992), "Alien: Resurrection" (1997). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The reel thing May 10, 2007
By locking down a lot of those settings we were able to create a very stable medium like film," he says. Since the digital tweaking, people have commented that All Saints looks warmer, softer, dramatic and more realistic, which has reassured some of the actors worried that the new HD cameras were producing unflattering results. Village's Mr Kilderry believes a new push in 3D digital projection may finally provide the impetus needed for cinemas to embrace the digital format. He points to the fact... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Digital proves problematic Apr 21, 2007
That looked like a small problem when digital filmmaking was limited to low-budget indies, animation houses and tech pioneers like James Cameron and George Lucas. Now, though, that small problem is growing geometrically as the major studios shift away from film to digital capture. (Variety)
Herbfest Toasting Lessons Of Nature Apr 19, 2007
1:45-2:30 p.m. -- Speech: Cooking with Bill by Executive Chef James Cameron with Fredericksburg Farm owner Bill Varney. 2-2:45 p.m. -- Live music by Vessel on the back porch. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
At theaters, new pressure to go digital Apr 10, 2007
Directors Robert Zemeckis and James Cameron are making big-budget 3-D movies. DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. said its whole slate would be shot in that format starting in 2009. (Chicago Tribune)
Dailies Digest: Today's Top Stories Mar 31, 2007
avatar; big budget movies; Cleopatra; Fox; harry potter; James Cameron; Kevin Costner; Kevin Kline; lacy rose; liz taylor; pirates; sam rubin; speed; spider man; Terminator; Titanic; waterworld; Wild Wild West; will smith; X-Men; 'Shooter,' starring Mark Wahlberg, sets its sights on number one at the box office. Danny Glover; Kate Mara; Marine; Mark Wahlberg; presidential assassination; Shooter; The highly anticipated '300' opened and many theaters had sold-out screenings. (Variety)
Anime fantasy is big-biz reality Mar 21, 2007
Academy Award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter James Cameron has expressed interest in producing a film adaptation of the Japanese manga series called. Battle Angel Alita. (News on Japan, Japan)
Roy Disney to invest in 3-D cinema Mar 20, 2007
"Titanic" director James Cameron has said he will work in 3-D from now on, including on "Avatar," a big-budget fantasy picture due in 2009 from 20th Century Fox. Last week, DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. said its entire slate would be shot in 3-D starting in 2009. (Los Angeles Times)
Actor talks on movies, Texas and 'Big Love' Mar 14, 2007
AP: You've worked with a lot of varied directors: James Cameron several times, Ron Howard, Sam Raimi. What did you take from them. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Weaver to star in HBO's 'Rose' Mar 8, 2007
Weaver, who is reteaming with "Aliens" director James Cameron in his 3-D feature "Avatar," will shoot the film before year's end. Date in print: Thurs. (Variety)
`Lost Tomb of Jesus' tells us a great story Mar 3, 2007
In New York earlier this week, a news conference was held by its director, Toronto filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici, and its producer, James Cameron, who unveiled the two ossuaries they said may have held the remains of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Their film argues that 10 ossuaries discovered in 1980, during excavation for apartments in a Jerusalem suburb, may have contained the bones of Jesus and his family. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
The Lost Tomb Of Jesus? Religious Scholar Provides Insight On The Controversy Mar 1, 2007
On March 4, 2007, the Discovery Channel will air a program The Lost Tomb of Jesus, made by Simcha Jocobivici and James Cameron, the maker of the film Titanic ... There is some argument about the preservation and interpretation of the scripts, but Tabor, Simcha Jocobivici and James Cameron, the makers of the film The Lost Tomb of Jesus (to be shown on Discovery Channel March 04, 2007), say the box inscriptions should be read as follows. (Science Daily)
Tomb of Jesus theory challenged Mar 1, 2007
Fleming, founder of Explorations in Antiquity in LaGrange, said there is little evidence to indicate the tomb being touted by filmmaker James Cameron as the tomb of Jesus and his family is Jesus' tomb and much evidence that it is not. Filmmakers and researchers on Monday unveiled two ancient stone boxes they said may have once contained the remains of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, according to The Associated Press. (The Times-Herald)
Oscar winner Kove just wants to make films in Montreal Mar 1, 2007
Titanic director James Cameron and Canadian filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici say they aren't trying to undermine Christianity in their documentary that claims the remains of Jesus, his wife, Mary Magdalene, and their child have been found. Montreal animator Torill Kove says winning an Academy Award is a "boost of confidence" but might not make a big difference in her career. (CBC Ottawa)
'Lost Tomb Of Jesus' Reveals New Scientific Evidence Supporting Possible Find Of Jesus Family Tomb Feb 28, 2007
A new Discovery Channel documentary THE LOST TOMB OF JESUS, from executive producer James Cameron and director Simcha Jacobovici, exclusively reveals what might be the greatest archaeological find in history ... THE LOST TOMB OF JESUS is produced for Discovery Channel worldwide by Associated Producers, in cooperation with VisionTV Canada and Channel 4, UK. James Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici are executive producers for Associated Producers. (Science Daily)
Jesus tomb found, says film-maker Feb 28, 2007
Jesus had a son named Judah and was buried alongside Mary Magdalene, according to a new documentary by Hollywood film director James Cameron ... James CameronHollywood film director ... Film director James Cameron produced the documentary. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Titanic find: 'Christ's coffin' Feb 27, 2007
"To a layman's eye it seems pretty darn compelling," executive producer James Cameron, the Canadian director of the movie Titanic, said at a press conference in New York ... "By investigating whether or not the Talpiot Tomb was in fact exactly what it seemed to be, rather than dismissing that possibility as others had, Simcha and James Cameron have made a compellingly strong case that it is the Jesus family tomb," Nokes said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Titanic controversy over remains of the deity Feb 27, 2007
Two limestone boxes said to contain residue from the remains of Jesus and Mary Magdalene were unveiled with a flourish at the New York Public Library by the documentary's producer, James Cameron, who made Titanic and The Terminator. There is already a book timed to coincide with the documentary, which will air in the US on Sunday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The Secret Mainstream Feb 1, 2007
It is not a bludgeoningly impressive sequence when judged alongside the sinking of James Cameron s Titanic, say, but what Herzog captured has a dreadful intensity altogether lacking in the more expensive film. . (Harper's Magazine)
Global Cool Commits 10 Years and Targets $250 Million to Engage Public in Reversing Global Warming Jan 31, 2007
GC's environmental messaging is informed by a respected board of trustees including Dr. Steve Howard of the Climate Group; Dr. Richard Tipper of the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Management; James Cameron of Climate Change Capital; and Fanny Calder, former chief facilitator of the Number 10 Climate Advisory Group. Given its mission to inspire audiences through music to embrace a shared responsibility for the planet, Global Cool finds a potent sonic anthem in "Woman in the Window." Making its world... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Titanic director ready to shoot next feature film Jan 12, 2007
Canadian filmmaker James Cameron is ready to start shooting Avatar this spring, nearly 10 years since the last feature film he directed, the Oscar-winning Titanic ... Canadian-born director James Cameron, shown in November 2006, will begin work in the spring on Avatar. (CBC British Columbia)
Bacon work unseen for 40 years to sell for 12m Jan 11, 2007
10 years after Titanic, the ambitious return of James Cameron. Holy cow. (Independent)
The HeldenFiles Jan 11, 2007
The problem: Titanic's James Cameron is also planning a movie called Avatar. and there's already wrangling over who has rights to the title. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
James Cameron's AVATAR to Begin Principal Photography in April 2007 for Summer 2009 Release Jan 9, 2007
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron begins principal photography on AVATAR - his first feature directorial effort since Titanic - in April 2007 for a summer 2009 release, it was announced today by Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairmen Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
