Avatar (2009)

Also known as: James Cameron's Avatar, Project 880

Avatar is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. More than 10 years in the making, Avatar marks Cameron's return to feature directing since helming 1997's Titanic, the highest grossing film of all time and winner of 11 Oscars including Best Picture.

Reviews

Futurama: "Law and Oracle" Review - July 7, 2011
The Planet Express gang spoofs Tron and Avatar...and Minority Report and Police Academy! So, yeah. A lot of spoofing.

Avatar (Extended Collector's Edition) Blu-ray Review - November 16, 2010
Fox delivers yet another knockout special edition.

Avatar DVD Review - April 23, 2010
An outstanding presentation, but is that all that matters?

Avatar Blu-ray Review - April 22, 2010
Return to Pandora with this sumptuous disc.

Clash of the Titans AU Review - March 31, 2010
Louis 'The Terrier' Leterrier directs a dog of a different nature. Poetic.

Clash of the Titans UK Review - March 31, 2010
Titans clash and the audience wins in this big-budget remake.

Parks and Recreation: "Park Safety" Review - March 21, 2010
"There's no shame in attacking a criminal's bean bag."

Avatar Soundtrack Review - December 15, 2009
Horner and Cameron reunite for epic collaboration.

Avatar Review - December 11, 2009
Cameron's epic space western is a cinematic landmark.

Avatar UK Review - December 11, 2009
We've finally seen James Cameron's epic sci-fi, but was it worth the wait?

Previews

Tron: Legacy - The Ultimate Preview - November 19, 2010
Everything you ever want to know about the Tron movie, game and soundtrack.

Fox's Big Movie Collection - October 22, 2010
You're gonna need a bigger DVD rack.

Avatar Returns - October 5, 2010
Info on the upcoming encore on DVD and BD.

Avatar Returns - October 5, 2010
Info on the upcoming encore on DVD and BD.

James Cameron Goes Inside the Actors Studio - February 26, 2010
Cameron discusses his career, from Terminator to Avatar.

Winter Movie Preview 2009-2010 - November 30, 2009
Avatars! Wolfmen! Daybreakers! And so much more...

News

Hunger Games Passes Potter, LOTR - May 8, 2012
Can it crack the Top 10 domestic releases of all time?

James Cameron: Avatar 4 Possible - May 5, 2012
Other than Avatar and documentaries, he's done with features.

Titanic Topples Toy Story 3 at UK Box Office - April 17, 2012
James Cameron now has the number one and two films in the all-time UK chart.

Hunger Games: Not Since Avatar... - April 15, 2012
Meanwhile, Three Stooges trumps Cabin in the Woods.

Avatar 2 Leaves Pandora - October 19, 2011
James Cameron discusses sequel details, and reveals that the follow-up will involve other planets.

Most Pirated Movies of All Time - October 14, 2011
A list of the top ten most illegally downloaded films.

Avatar Headed to Disney World - September 20, 2011
Cameron's sci-fi epic becoming a theme park attraction.

Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Part 2 Third Biggest Box Office Hit Ever - August 8, 2011
Passes Return of the King to become biggest non-James Cameron film of all time.

John Carter's Star Wars Problem - June 17, 2011
Andrew Stanton on his mission to Mars.

James Cameron Toppled by... 3D Porn - April 20, 2011
Record smashed by an adult movie.

Avatar 2 Delayed? - March 21, 2011
The disaster in Japan might impact production on Cameron's sequel.

Cameron Calls Out Hollywood - January 11, 2011
Avatar mastermind bemoans the state of storytelling in movies. Un-ironically.

The Avatar Identity - December 20, 2010
Damon confirms Blomkamp buzz and more.

Avatar's 3D Discovery - November 19, 2010
Easter eggs found on the Collector's Edition in 3D.

Avatar: Collector's Vault 3D UK Competition - November 12, 2010
We've got a copy of the ulitmate Avatar companion book to give away.

Avatar Sequels Heart Hobbit Land - October 29, 2010
Cameron looks south -- way south -- for Pandora follow-ups.

Avatar Sequels Four Years Away - October 27, 2010
James Cameron gears up for two more returns to Pandora.

Avatar Ace Cuts a Piece of Pi - October 26, 2010
Ang Lee casts his lead while Vince Pace will provide the 3D.

Star Wars Returns? - October 25, 2010
Lucasfilm denies, but rumours persist that there's a new trilogy in the pipeline.

The Final Avatar? - October 21, 2010
A safe purchase? We hope so.

The Final Avatar? - October 21, 2010
A safe purchase? We hope so.

Cameron on Avatar's Future - October 20, 2010
Oscar winner's time frame for returning to Pandora.

How to Bring Back the Klingons - October 20, 2010
We chat with Star Trek's lead creature designer about the sequel.

Transformers 3D Update - October 20, 2010
Exclusive: Producer says Michael Bay's use of the technology will "wow" people this time around.

Green Lantern Already a Winner - October 19, 2010
Future DC film among honored films at 2010's Scream awards.

Avatars of the Deep - September 16, 2010
Cameron reportedly intends to film sequel seven miles underwater.

Avatar's Alien Smasher to Spielberg's Terra Nova - September 14, 2010
Blockbuster bad guy in talks to play prehistoric madman.

Cameron vs. Piranha Pissing Match - August 31, 2010
Horror remake producer fires back at Avatar director over slam.

To Hell With Avatar - August 30, 2010
UPDATED: Audiences opt for demons & thieves over return trip to Pandora.

Avatar Double Dips - August 30, 2010
New info on the second Avatar release.

Avatar Double Dips - August 30, 2010
New info on the second Avatar release.

Avatar's 16 Unseen Minutes - August 25, 2010
New tidbits on the Special Edition of Avatar.

Avatar's 16 Unseen Minutes - August 25, 2010
New tidbits on the Special Edition of Avatar.

Avatar's Eight Extra Minutes Reviewed - August 25, 2010
The Special Edition: Now with added Na'vi nookie.

Battle Angel Update - August 19, 2010
Anime adaptation is still on James Camero's radar, plus Aliens Blu-ray news

Avatar Sequels Back-to-Back? - August 8, 2010
Cameron talks about plans for shooting parts 2 and 3.

Hansel and Gretel Explodes in 3D! - July 20, 2010
Fairy tale + Michael Bay = Explosions?

Avatar Returns in August - July 8, 2010
James Cameron's sci-fi will be re-released with eight new minutes of footage.

Titanic 3D to Hit in 2012 - July 6, 2010
Re-release will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the sinking.

Cameron to Plant Black Eyed Peas - July 2, 2010
UPDATED: Avatar director plans on helming the ultimate concert film?

Sam Worthington Gets into Comics - July 1, 2010
Action star is making some new friends.

Avatar Dominates Saturn Awards - June 25, 2010
Cameron epic tops at sci-fi/fantasy & horror honors.

Channing Tatum is Ion Man - June 24, 2010
G.I. Joe star, Scotts attached to project billed as the next Avatar.

RollerCoaster Tycoon a 3D Movie? - June 15, 2010
Karate Kid director is taking on a new, adventurous project.

Final Destination 5 Has A Director - June 9, 2010
Cameron colleague to cheat death for New Line.

Cameron Predicts 3D Future - May 13, 2010
Avatar director believes it will become the standard format for all entertainment.

Avatar Smashes Blu-ray Record - April 26, 2010
Title becomes fastest selling home entertainment release in history.

Cameron's Plan for Avatar 2 - April 20, 2010
The director spills some beans on the sequel to his sci-fi epic.

Avatar Returns to IMAX 3D - April 15, 2010
Are you one of the 11 people who missed it the first time? Worry not...

Avatar's Oscar Boob - April 15, 2010
Actress claims James Cameron missed out because he doesn't have breasts.

Features

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 167 - May 10, 2012
The Avengers, TDKR, Kick-Ass 2, Iron Man 3 & Avatar!

Do Hunger Games & Batman Have Secret Agendas? - May 1, 2012
From Pixar to Avatar, many see genre films as increasingly political.

Harry Potter and the Oscar Snubs - February 27, 2012
The boy wizard was loved by many, but not by Academy voters.

Without John Carter There Would Be No Star Wars - February 17, 2012
Just how much of a debt do today's sci-fi heroes owe to JC?

On Set With John Carter - February 9, 2012
IGN hits the London set of the sci-fi epic to talk Thark with director Andrew Stanton and star Taylor Kitsch.

The Darkest Hour - Emile Hirsch Interview - December 8, 2011
Actor Emile Hirsch discusses heading to Moscow to shoot the epic alien invasion flick.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 139 - September 23, 2011
Marvel, Terminator 5, Resident Evil 5, Mass Effect & Scarface.

Babe of the Day: Zoe Saldana - August 26, 2011
Turns out vengeance is a dish best served smokin' hot.

IGN's Ultimate Fantasy and Sci-Fi Film Guide - May 23, 2011
The story is coming together for the next Star Trek adventure.

Fake Companies We Don't Want to Work For - April 5, 2011
OCP and The Empire top our list of Fortune 500-suck companies.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Set Visit - February 3, 2011
IGN chats to Johnny Depp and the rest of the cast and crew on the Pirates 4 set.

Best Movie and TV Box Sets Ever! - November 15, 2010
What are your picks for best TV and Movies on Blu?

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 102 - October 22, 2010
Batman 3, Spidey, Hobbit. Wolvie 2, Jackass 3D, Bourne 4 and more!

Creating the Green Lantern Corps - October 20, 2010
Creature designer Neville Page talks to us about the DC film.

Sigourney on Alien, Avatar and GB3 - October 18, 2010
We hope you enjoy our one-on-one chat with Ripley as much as we did.

Top 25 Sci-Fi Movies of All Time - September 14, 2010
Did Robot Jox and Wing Commander make the cut? Find out!

Halo the Movie: What We Want - September 13, 2010
As we prepare for Reach, IGN takes Master Chief to Hollywood.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 97 - September 2, 2010
Fantastic Four reboot, Machete, fall preview, and the Piranha 3D feud.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 96 - August 26, 2010
Red Dead Redemption, X-Men, Fantastic Four and more.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 94 - August 12, 2010
We're still alive! This week: Expendables, Scott Pilgrim and Star Wars.

Avatar Special Edition: What We Want - August 3, 2010
IGN's eight ideas for Avatar's eight extra minutes.

SDCC 10: Shooting the S*** with Shatner! - July 27, 2010
IGN talks to Captain Kirk himself about his new twitter-ific CBS sitcom, $#*! My Dad Says, tweeting with Nimoy and Cameron's Avatar.

Serkis Talks Hobbit and Tintin - June 9, 2010
The mo-cap maestro on bringing legends to life.

The Prince of Producers - May 24, 2010
Prince of Persia producer Jerry Bruckheimer takes over IGN!

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 85 - April 29, 2010
Iron Man 2, Batman 3, Nightmare on Elm Street, Saw 7, and more.

Alien Sex at the Movies - April 29, 2010
Avatar's 'bit of blue' is merely the tip of the alien sex iceberg...

The History of 3D Movie Tech - April 23, 2010
From the earliest stereoscopic projectors to the digital IMAX used in Avatar.

Avatar DVD/Blu-ray Preview - March 26, 2010
Fox rolls out the blue carpet for a first look at the upcoming release.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 81 - March 25, 2010
A "very special" episode.

X-Men Status Report - March 19, 2010
What is the state of the X-Men's new big-screen evolution?

IGN's 2010 Oscar Picks - March 5, 2010
Live updating of the 82nd Academy Awards. Find the winners here!

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 78 - March 5, 2010
IGN chats up comic book news and the Oscars.

South Park's Matt Stone Celebrates 200 Episodes - March 2, 2010
The co-creator of Comedy Central's satiric juggernaut talks to IGN about their milestone, Conan vs. Leno, Avatar, and Monty Python.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 76 - February 19, 2010
We talk Batman, Battleship, Captain America and Erector Set.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 75 - February 12, 2010
Everything is in 3D now -- except this podcast. We have Marvel and DC news galore.

Keepin' It Reel, Episode #74 - February 5, 2010
Oscar predictions, Spidey casting, Bourne prequels! Also, will Avatar get a Dear John letter from audiences?

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 73 - January 28, 2010
Avatar, Green Lantern, Avengers...Geekfest!

Avatar vs. World of Warcraft - January 21, 2010
Pandora and Azeroth have a ton in common. Na'vi vs. Night Elves! Hometree vs. World Tree! The Mithril Gloves are off!

Keepin' It Reel, Episode 72 - January 20, 2010
Spidey reboot, Avatar, Star Wars 3D and Paranormal Activity 2.

The Hottest New Trailers - January 20, 2010
From The A-Team to Iron Man 2, we round up the movie teasers you need to see.

Top 10 'CG Resurrections' in Movies - January 15, 2010
From bringing back Han Solo to the return of the Joker.

CES 2010: Avatar 3D vs. Avatar 3D - January 8, 2010
Which fares better: the theatrical or Blu-ray 3D version?

Avatar 2: What We Want - January 6, 2010
IGN suggests where James Cameron can take the franchise.

What We Want on the Avatar DVD - January 4, 2010
We see you, potential DVD release.

IGN Movies Year in Review 2009 - December 23, 2009
Updated with the latest info on Avatar, Sherlock Holmes, and more!

Edge Wise: Sam Worthington, Next Action Hero? - December 21, 2009
Is the Avatar actor leading the pack for next-gen action heroes?

IGN's Best Reviewed Films of 2009 - December 18, 2009
We go back to the movies... in style.

Keepin' it Reel Ep. 71 - December 17, 2009
Avatar, Iron Man 2, Spider-Man 4, Alice in Wonderland and more!

Ranking James Cameron - December 15, 2009
IGN picks the director's best movies.

Keepin' it Reel Ep. 70 - December 10, 2009
Spidey 4, Hobbit, Gears of War and Iron Man 2.

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