James Cameron

Image: 20th Century StudiosGather around, friends and Avatar culture enthusiasts, for a lesson in the language of Na’vi. Courtesy of Avatar’s social media pages, we’re getting deep into more words to learn from James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise.Spoilers of the Week: July 8thToday’s word was “titstew,” meaning courage, as shared by Avatar’s Twitter before being deleted (we reached out to Disney for comment; you can see a screenshot below). Fans and trolls alike had a lot to say about the now blipped “titstew” post.…

Image: Lucasfilm, Tordotcom, and 20th Century StudiosIt’s that time of year again: Chengdu Worldcon has released the full list of nominees for this year’s Hugos, the premiere science fiction and fantasy awards ceremony highlighting the best in books, film, TV, and criticism in genre material.What Drew John Boyega Back Into Sci-Fi? | io9 InterviewThis year marks the 81st WorldCon, the traditional home of the Hugo Awards winners ceremony, taking place this year in Chengdu, China between October 18 to 22. More than 25,000…

Photo: Leon Bennett (Getty Images)OceanGate’s risky business model did not go unnoticed by others in the deep sea tourism industry. A number of big names—in particular, blockbuster movie director and deep sea explorer James Cameron—have come forward to claim that the aquatic tourism industry had repeatedly communicated to OceanGate and its CEO that they needed to take safety more seriously. “We now have another wreck that is based on, unfortunately, the same principles of not heeding warnings,” Cameron recently said,…

OceanGate, the operator of the Titan submersible which imploded while journeying to the wreckage site of the Titanic, reportedly received numerous warnings that the vessel was unsafe. All five passengers, including the company’s CEO, are presumed dead. James Cameron, producer and director of the critically acclaimed film, Titanic, told BBC News he believed the worst when the U.S. Coast Guard reported that the submersible had lost communication and navigation on Sunday.Spoilers of the Week: July 8thThe Coast Guard said at…

Avatar: The Way of WaterCourtesy: Disney Co.Disney on Tuesday revealed a shakeup of its movie release calendar, delaying several entries in the Avatar, Marvel and Star Wars franchises.The company hasn't elaborated on the decisions behind the release date rearrangements, although studios often adjust their schedules for a variety of reasons. The moves come as a writers' strike cripples the film and television industry, which is causing production shutdowns that could affect release timelines. Various prominent films and…

Avatar: The Way of Water came out late last year and established director James Cameron’s return to the world of Pandora and, naturally, the franchise opportunities that were in the pipeline. Today, Ubisoft released the first trailer for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a new game on the yet-unseen Western side of Pandora, coming to consoles and PCs in December of 2023. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – Official World Premiere Trailer | Ubisoft ForwardThis first person shooter game follows a young Na’vi who was raised by the…

As Star Wars has grown and modernized, more and more bits of our own evolving lexicon have become part of its dialogue—and cursing is no exception. For every dank ferrik and sithspit, there’s been mild curses from the “real world.” Already Andor made a transgressive step in having key characters use real cursing, but its true sweary prize remained out of reach.That is, of course, the denoument of Maarva Carasi Andor’s powerful funeral call to arms at the very climax of Andor’s first season. “If I could do it again, I’d…

The artificial intelligence hype machine has hit fever pitch and it’s starting to cause some weird headaches for everybody. Generating Video Via Text? | Future TechEver since OpenAI launched ChatGPT late last year, AI has been at the center of America’s discussions about scientific progress, social change, economic disruption, education, heck, even the future of porn. With its pivotal cultural role, however, has come a fair amount of bullshit. Or, rather, an inability for the average listener to tell whether what they’re…

Is another Witcher spinoff on the way? Terry Matalas won’t stop talking about his plans for a potential Star Trek: Legacy spinoff. Could another familiar Clone Wars face return for Ahsoka? Plus, what’s coming on the final season of Nancy Drew. Spoilers, away!“It’s Hard Not to Make Your Own Special Effect Noises When You’re Doing Action” | io9 InterviewTerminator 7During a recent appearance at the Dell Tech World conference, James Cameron stated he’s writing a new Terminator movie, but reportedly “wants to see” how recent…

Image: Games WorkshopLieutenant Titus has had a long strange journey, even for a massive, alien-stomping genetically enhanced religious zealot. He’s gone from being the star of the surprisingly-solid Space Marine video game over a decade a go, to emerging from obscurity and across the rubicon Primaris for its surprise upcoming sequel. And now, at last, he’s going to the tabletop that inspired him.The Woman Who Would Be PhotonTo go with some new gameplay footage from Space Marine II revealed yesterday as part of Games…