James Cameron Blockbusters

[nycomet]

I am really surprised that all of James Cameron's blockbuster movies haven't come out on Blu-ray yet. So far, Rambo 2, Terminator 1 and Terminator 2 are the only ones (that I know of) and they are poorly mastered (Rambo 2 looks pretty good, but not the Terminators). Why is The Abyss or Titanec not out on BD yet? I don't know what else he made but I'm sure there are plenty of other ones (didn't James Cameron produce True Lies and Alien 2?). Maybe he doesn't want his movies out on BD just like George Lucas and Steven Spillberg.

[mikejet]

I don't think he cares right now because he's so fully immersed in Avatar. He's probably letting the studios do whatever they want with the movies.

[Teabaggins]

how is the Aliens BD? or is there one

[aygie]

James Cameron has NEVER made a Blockbister.

[obiwopkenobi62]

Cameron's stuff not on Blu that I can think of.
True Lies
Titanic
Aliens
The Abyss(extended cut)
I want all of these.

[Blurred]

James Cameron didn´t direct Rambo 2, He wrote the screenplay. And he did direct "True Lies" and "Aliens"

[darkpoet25]

He also directed Pirahna 2:The Spawning. I had no idea it was him until I saw the credits. It was one of his first I believe.

[Mobe1969]

Originally Posted by mikejet

I don't think he cares right now because he's so fully immersed in Avatar. He's probably letting the studios do whatever they want with the movies.

JC doesn't care much about anything as far as I can tell. I mean what the hell has he actually done since Titanic? 1 episode of Dark Angel. And now he is making a new movie...

I mean Abyss never even got a decent DVD release. I'd settle for an anamorphic DVD release at this stage. A Blu Ray would be utterly awesome, but I keep getting the feeling that cameron doesn't care much about anything anymore.

[SS316SRV]

Didn't he also cowrite Predator?

[kono]

Originally Posted by Mobe1969

JC doesn't care much about anything as far as I can tell. I mean what the hell has he actually done since Titanic? 1 episode of Dark Angel. And now he is making a new movie...

I mean Abyss never even got a decent DVD release. I'd settle for an anamorphic DVD release at this stage. A Blu Ray would be utterly awesome, but I keep getting the feeling that cameron doesn't care much about anything anymore.

What make JC different from many directors and sadly, pretty much all director is that he try to revolutionize the film industry. Bringing new ideas, new technology, new way of seeing thing. He have been busy doing 3D film, which is beyond hi-def. If one look at his upcoming movie on imdb, all on the list are very interesting and should open up to a whole new experience in movie theater. He once say, if you want people to see movie in the theater, give them something they cannot have access at home. Honestly, ever since blu-ray, I never feel like I have the need to go see a movie at the theater. I'm hoping JC will bring something new and refreshing to the movie theater experience.

A good example, look at all his movie, it all have influence on all today movie. T2 = CGI Effect True Lies = The Harrier, now, every try to have some cool airplane action. Just to name a few.

[Bobby Henderson]

I don't expect any other movies from James Cameron to arrive on Blu-ray Disc until Avatar arrives in theaters or even after Avatar is released on Blu-ray and DVD.

And that might be just fine with me. I don't feel like paying 20th Century Fox $30 for grabbing an old, soft looking HD telecine transfer of True Lies or The Abyss and quickly throwing together an unremarkable BD release. That's a waste of money and a big invitation for the antsy ones to get stung by the good old double dip.

Ridley Scott delayed working on a new Bladerunner DVD for several years. On top of that there were legal issues to be solved with some of the materials. In taking the time to do the job right, the resulting 5-disc BD and 2-disc DVD editions were great.

I'm not expecting James Cameron to redefine a new standard of special editions or anything. But I am certain that if he has the time to devote getting movies like True Lies onto Blu-ray in a very good manner the end result will probably be worth the wait.

Didn't he also cowrite Predator?

No. Predator was co-written by Jim Thomas and John Thomas. FYI, John McTiernan (Die Hard) directed it.

[JaylisJayP]

T2 looks amazing on the HD DVD imports

[nycomet]

Originally Posted by JaylisJayP

T2 looks amazing on the HD DVD imports

R U being funny?

The BD transfer is not that great.

[nycomet]

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contri...02/filmography

Impressive. James Cameron did all of this stuff:

Actor Credits
Aliens of the Deep (2005)
IMAX - Aliens of the Deep (2005)
Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) Himself
High Heels and Low Lives (2001) Reporter
The Muse (1999) Himself

Director Credits
Avatar (2009) Director
Aliens of the Deep (2005) Director
IMAX - Aliens of the Deep (2005) Director
Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) Director
Titanic (1997) Director
True Lies (1994) Director
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Director
The Abyss (1989) Director
Aliens (1986) Director
The Terminator (1984) Director
Piranha 2: The Spawning (1982) Director
Galaxy of Terror (1981) 2nd unit director (2nd Unit)
Piranha II: Flying Killers (1981) Director
Battle Angel Director
True Lies 2 Director

Producer Credits
Avatar (2009) Producer
Aliens of the Deep (2005) Producer
IMAX - Aliens of the Deep (2005) Producer
Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) Producer
Solaris (2002) Producer
Titanic (1997) Producer
Strange Days (1995) Producer
True Lies (1994) Producer
Point Break (1991) Executive Producer
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Producer
Battle Angel Producer

Writing Credits
Avatar (2009) screenplay
Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) Screenplay
Planet of the Apes (2001) Writer (Uncredited)
Titanic (1997) screenplay
Strange Days (1995) screenplay
Strange Days (1995) Story By
True Lies (1994) screenplay
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) screenplay
The Abyss (1989) Screenplay
The Abyss (1989) screenplay
Alien Nation (1988) Screenplay
Aliens (1986) From Story
Aliens (1986) Screenplay
Aliens (1986) screenplay
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) Screenplay
The Terminator (1984) screenplay
Battle Angel Screenplay (Adaptation)

Art Department Credits
Galaxy of Terror (1981) Production Designer
Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) art direction
Happy Birthday, Gemini (1980) set dresser assistant

Camera, Film & Tape Credits
Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) Reality Camera System Designer
Titanic (1997) Director of Photography (Titanic Deep Dive)
Escape From New York (1981) special visual effects photography
Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) additional Photography

Consultant Credits
Android (1982) design consultant

Editor Credits
Titanic (1997) Editor

Other Credits
Virus (1999) Special Thanks

Visual Effects & Animation Credits
Escape From New York (1981) matte art
Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) miniature design

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by JaylisJayP

T2 looks amazing on the HD DVD imports

It looks just as amazing on the Region A/B UK Blu-Ray release. Lossless audio too.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Terminator-2...1091408&sr=1-7

[SickFlow]

i want Titanic

[deadhatetheliving]

I'd like to see him direct and write Aquaman like he did in Entourage Season 2. That would be awesome.

[alexakajeff]

Originally Posted by SickFlow

i want Titanic

Me too, it would be awesome. One of the greatest movies of all time!!!

[mathieuhatt]

I'd love to get Abyss in HD. The DVD is awful (not even anamorphic transfer). I really love this movie.
I'd like to get Aliens, too.

[Cplhicks]

True Lies also has a terrible non-anamorphic DVD release. Yikes, why not even a remastered DVD, Fox? Ugh.