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Cameron Honors Lost Partner Jon Landau at Avatar Premiere
2 Dec
Summary
- James Cameron honored his late producing partner, Jon Landau, at Avatar 3 premiere.
- Landau, who died in July 2024, was Cameron's collaborator for 33 years.
- Cameron stated Landau's spirit infuses all Avatar films.
At the recent Avatar: Fire & Ash World Premiere, director James Cameron delivered a moving speech, dedicating a moment to honor his producing partner of 33 years, Jon Landau. Landau passed away in July 2024 at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer. Cameron expressed that Landau's spirit is deeply woven into the fabric of all the Avatar films, acknowledging the profound impact his absence had on the cast and crew.
The acclaimed director shared that Landau's dedication and struggle to remain involved with the film deeply affected everyone. Cameron believes that Landau's passing spurred the team to push the boundaries of the latest Avatar movie, striving to create a work that would undoubtedly make their late collaborator proud. The film itself features a tribute to Landau in its end credits, serving as a lasting memorial.
Cameron and Landau shared a remarkable professional relationship, collaborating on blockbuster hits like Titanic and the Avatar series. Following Landau's death, Cameron expressed his deep personal loss, describing Landau as his closest collaborator of 31 years and noting a significant part of himself had been torn away.
