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James Cameron Reveals Plans for "Avatar" Animated Anthology Series
28 Jul
Summary
- James Cameron plans to expand "Avatar" franchise into animation
- Animated stories will explore backstories and tangential events
- Next live-action "Avatar" movie, "Fire & Ash," set for December 2024 release
In a recent interview with Empire magazine, acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron has unveiled his plans to expand the "Avatar" franchise into the realm of animation. Cameron revealed that he has spoken to Disney about creating an animated anthology series that would delve into the rich world of Pandora and its inhabitants.
The filmmaker explained that the animated stories would explore "backstories on characters and tangential stuff that happened off-camera within the movies." He cited the acclaimed "The Animatrix" project, which expanded the world of "The Matrix" through various animated vignettes, as a model for how he envisions the "Avatar" animated series.
The upcoming live-action "Avatar" sequel, "Fire & Ash," is set to debut in December 2024 and promises to take audiences to new and unexplored parts of Pandora. Cameron teased that the film will feature "a more nefarious Na'vi tribe" and deliver "a feast for the eyes" with "very high emotional stakes."
As the "Avatar" franchise continues to expand, Cameron's plans for an animated anthology series suggest that audiences can expect to delve deeper into the rich lore and backstories of this beloved cinematic world in the years to come.
