Avatar 2 Still Four Years Away

Producer John Landau was attending a screening of Titanic 3D when he had the chance to speak about the upcoming Avatar sequels, and said that they are "four years away".  The plan is still to shoot parts 2 and 3 back to back.  So this could mean 2016 or Christmas 2015 for the first sequel.  It seems like from comments made by Sam Worthingon and even James Cameron himself recently, that they were getting ready to start filming as early as Fall 2012, for a Christmas 2013 release, but maybe not.   Whenever Avatar 2 begins, we will keep you posted!

Avatar Sequels Are Coming!

Director James Cameron recently revealed that he is currently working on the scripts for Avatar 2 and Avatar 3, which will be released in December 2014 and December 2015 respectively. Here's what the director had to say about his Avatar sequels, which he will shoot back-to-back:

"I am in the process of writing the next two Avatar films now. We are planning to shoot them together and post them together, and we will probably release them not quite back to back, but about a year apart. Christmas '14 and '15 is the current plan."

The news falls in line with a report from August which indicated Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 will be shot back-to-back. Without mentioning any names, James Cameron also said that any Avatar survivors will return for Avatar 2 and Avatar 3:

"Basically, if you survived the first film, you get to be in the second film, at least in some form."

The DVD Update

Welcome to this week's edition of The DVD Update.  Not a lot of big announcements but I do have some cover art and some release dates for some high profile upcoming Blu-Ray's and DVD's so here you go check it out and decide how to spend your money!

Hard Boiled
In Stores December 14th

John Woo's action classic finally hits Blu-Ray.  I actually own the DVD of this same version and the transfer was the best the movie has ever looked so I imagine on Blu-Ray it will look even better.  If you have never seen this and you love action movies then you are missing out.  America owes a lot to this film and Woo's other classic, The Killer, which is already available on Blu-Ray.

The Expendables
In Stores November 23rd

Sly Stallone's balls to the walls action flick hits this November.  As hyped as this was, I don't know anyone who saw it but I'm sure it will hit huge for home viewing!  It's loaded with extras and a sequel is already int he works so check out the original when it hits stores!






Shrek The Whole Story
In Stores December 7th

This includes all four Shrek movies in high definition for home viewing!

Shrek Forever After
In Stores December 7th

The "final Chapter" of Shrek hits stores just before the holidays so you can put it under the kiddos Christmas Trees.  I quoted final chapter because this one made a bunch of money too so don't be surprised if they make another one!






Last but not least this is the trailer for the Avatar Extended Edition DVD.  Avatar is a love it or hate it movie it seems, but a lot of people loved it and it made a lot of money.  I enjoyed the movie and even at home I liked it just as much and may have to double dip this one to see what James Cameron added back in to it!

The DVD Update

It's a shorten version of The DVD Update as the specs were announced for the upcoming Avatar Special Edition and here they are!

US Artwork

Director James Cameron is unlocking the secrets of Pandora and taking fans on a guided tour of his vision with the highly anticipated release of AVATAR Extended Collector's Edition on Blu-ray and DVD releasing November 16th in North America and rolling out internationally from November 15th. These exclusive Extended Collector's Editions come with iconic, collectible packaging to get fans to experience Pandora like never before. With three versions of the film, AVATAR fans will get an all-new extended cut of the film and hours of never-before seen material including over 45 minutes of amazing deleted scenes!

The three-disc AVATAR Extended Collector's Edition Blu-ray and Theatrical Special Edition Re-Release DVD will both feature the original theatrical release, a special edition re-release, family audio track with all objectionable language removed and new collector's extended cut with sixteen more minutes including an exclusive alternate opening Earth scene. Viewers will journey to the depths of Pandora with filmmakers during "Capturing Avatar" an in-depth feature length documentary covering the 16 year filmmaker journey including all new interviews with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew exploring James Cameron's unique vision for the film seen by more than 310 million people worldwide. The Oscar and Golden Globe winning epic is the highest grossing film of all time, taking in over $2.7 billion in worldwide box office. It is also the top-selling Blu-ray disc of all time.

The AVATAR Extended Collector's Edition Blu-ray will also have even more bonus material and interactive viewing. Through the unparalleled, interactive technology of Blu-ray, fans can dive further into the world of the Na'vi and experience the #1 international sensation from behind the scenes, with a "master class" on the production of the film. Leveraging the interactivity of Blu-ray, viewers can experience the full film in three stages of production: Performance Capture, Template (1990's video game version) and Final as well as a composite of all stages in "Pandora's Box". This will be supported with interviews by Jim Cameron and the filmmakers and serve as a "master class" on the making of AVATAR.

UK Artwork

AVATAR Extended Collection's Edition: 3-Disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray:

Disc One

· Original Theatrical Version

· Special Edition Re-Release

· Collector's Extended Cut

o 16 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening

Family Audio Track (All Objectionable Language Removed)

· Original Theatrical Release

· Special Edition Re-release

Disc Two

· "Capturing Avatar" An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew

· Deleted Scenes – including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes

· Production Materials

Disc Three

· Open "Pandora's Box" and go deeper into the filmmaker process

· Interactive Scene Deconstruction: Explore the various stages of production through 3 different viewing modes

· Production Shorts: 17 featurettes covering performance capture, scoring the film, 3D fusion camera, stunts and much more

· Avatar Archives including original scriptment, 300 page screenplay and the extensive Pandorapedia

· BD-live Portal with additional bonus materials

AVATAR Collector's Edition: 3-Disc Special Edition DVD:

Disc One

· Original Theatrical Version

· Special Edition Re-release

· Collector’s Extended Cut

o 16 more minutes and exclusive alternate opening

Disc Two

· Original Theatrical Version

· Special Edition Re-release

· Collector's Extended Cut

Disc Three

· "Capturing Avatar" An in-depth feature length documentary with James Cameron, Jon Landau and cast and crew

· Deleted Scenes – including over 45 minutes of new never-before-seen deleted scenes

The DVD Update

DVD news has been a bit slow this week but here are a few updates on what's coming to your home theaer.

Avatar Collector's Edition

Release Date: November 16th

Not much is known yet about this release except that it will contain 16 minutes of footage back into the film and lot's of special features that were of course absent on the original release!






Spider-Man & Spider-Man 2 Individual Blu-Rays

Release Date November 16th


Previously only available in a trilogy set, the discs hit November 16th in stand alone releases.  Where the hell is Spider-Man 3?

The Last Airbender


Release Date November 16th


Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the action/adventure movie The Last Airbender, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, for Blu-ray release on November 16, in two editions: a two-disc BD/DVD Digital Copy combo pack and a single-disc Blu-ray. It will feature "over two hours of in-depth, behind-the-scenes special features".  Although this movie was shown theatrically in 3D (converted in post-production from native 2D), no 3D Blu-ray edition has been announced as of yet.

Fanboys UK Blu-Ray


Fanboys is already out on Blu-Ray in the USA but this is the UK artwork.  Much better than the US art so I thought I'd share it with you all.  And if you haven't seen FAnboys yet, its awesome!  Go see it now!!