‘Avatar’ Documentary Set at Disney+ About the Making of James Cameron’s Blockbusters
Key Takeaways
- A new two-part documentary, "Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films," about James Cameron's creation process premieres on Disney+ on November 7th.
- The documentary covers the making of "Avatar: The Way of Water" and offers a glimpse of the upcoming "Avatar: Fire and Ash."
- It features interviews with key personnel including James Cameron, the late Jon Landau, and stars like Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña.
- The film highlights the use of motion capture technology and the cast's dedication, such as learning to free dive for underwater sequences.
- The next film in the series, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 19th, with subsequent sequels planned for 2029 and 2031.
James Cameron's meticulous filmmaking process for the "Avatar" franchise is the focus of a new two-part documentary called "Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films," set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on November 7th. This documentary will delve into the creation of the successful 2022 sequel, "Avatar: The Way of Water," and offer an early look at the next installment, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," featuring extensive behind-the-scenes material. The film emphasizes that despite the heavy use of technology, the performances of the cast, including Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña, are central to animating the world of Pandora through advanced motion capture. The cast even undertook rigorous free-diving training for the complex underwater scenes in the sequel. The documentary aims to showcase the talent of the team and, as urged by Saldaña, explain why performance capture is an empowering acting form, while the next film, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," is slated for a December 19th theatrical release.
