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Considering Life After 'Avatar' With Director James Cameron

Posted 12/21/09 6:00 pm EST by in Video


It's no secret that director James Cameron has been working for years to bring "Avatar" to the big screen. But now that it's in theaters, what can we expect from him next? There was a 13 year gap between "Titanic" and "Avatar," a period during which Cameron kept busy as a producer and documentary filmmaker but steered clear of the director's chair.

Like any true artist, however, his mind was always in motion. Cameron's got plans within plans, built on top of plans and ready to spawn new plans. There are a lot of ideas, a lot of potential projects that he could pursue next. And as much as he tries to avoid talking about what's to come when what's new and fresh is still on the table, he was kind enough before the release of "Avatar" to sit down and guide MTV's Josh Horowitz through some of what he's got cooking for the coming years. Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: James Cameron Confirms He Is 'Actively Involved' In 'Forbidden Planet'

Posted 12/15/09 6:00 pm EST by in News


This time last year, a rumor emerged that "Avatar" director James Cameron might step up to helm a remake (of sorts) of the sci-fi classic, "Forbidden Planet." The possibility was sort of substantiated by Latino Review, who reported that Cameron had seen the script and "flipped" for it.

Shortly after, we had the opportunity to follow up with "Babylon 5" creator J. Michael Straczynski, who was reportedly developing the "Planet" script. As he told MTV News at the time, "I’ve always wanted to do something involving 'Forbidden Planet.' It’s my favorite science-fiction film of all time. I’ve watched the rights go from one company to the next. I heard that the rights at Dreamworks were about to expire and I went to Joel Silver and said I think if you move quickly you can grab it and I can write it. And he did. It’s the dream of a lifetime to play in that universe."

Straczynski went on to explain that he has a very specific plan for the project, something unique and fresh. "It’s not a remake. It’s not a reimagining. It’s not exactly a prequel," he explained at the time. "You’ll have to see it. It’s something that no one has thought of when it comes to this storyline." With all of this in mind, MTV's Josh Horowitz had to ask what was up with "Planet" when he spoke to Cameron recently at the "Avatar" junket in London. Read More...

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J. Michael Straczynski Promises His Take On 'Forbidden Planet' Will Be Something 'No One Has Thought Of'

Posted 12/1/08 1:14 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News


'Forbidden Planet'After the announcement that J. Michael Straczynski had been tapped to write the on again/off again remake of "Forbidden Planet," geeks across the globe pretty much said the same thing: "Well, duh!" Given his resume -- which includes creating the sci-fi cult hit "Babylon 5” as well as fanboy-acclaimed runs on such Marvel comics as "Fantastic Four" and "Spider-Man" -- Straczynski's pen and the remake of the 1956 sci-fi classic seemingly go together like unconscious damsels in distress and hulking, terrifying robots. And judging by the writer's excitement for the project, he apparently agree.

"I’ve always wanted to do something involving 'Forbidden Planet,'" Straczynski told MTV News. "It’s my favorite science-fiction film of all time. I’ve watched the rights go from one company to the next. I heard that the rights at Dreamworks were about to expire and I went to Joel Silver and said I think if you move quickly you can grab it and I can write it. And he did. It’s the dream of a lifetime to play in that universe." Read More...

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