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post #31 of 55
3/18/10 at 9:52pm
Will this event be filmed for us to watch online or will it be reported as text-only articles? 

Some of us are a patient bunch.
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post #32 of 55
3/18/10 at 10:01pm


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Will this event be filmed for us to watch online or will it be reported as text-only articles? 

Some of us are a patient bunch.
 

You never know what will happen until you get there.  Odds are there will be some filmed interviews, but most is for text articles.  In the event that HTF doesn't have an official presence, we will be coordinating with Home Media Magazine for coverage.
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post #33 of 55
3/18/10 at 11:06pm
I only ask because as I said once before, Jim Cameron is just one of those guys I could listen to about anything. I just watched his TED talk video stream and once again, he had some great things to say.
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post #34 of 55
3/19/10 at 6:50am
Is it me or is that Return to Pandora image really soft?
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post #35 of 55
3/20/10 at 9:30pm
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Originally Posted by Nicholas Martin View Post

Will this event be filmed for us to watch online or will it be reported as text-only articles? 

Some of us are a patient bunch.

we are filming it all and plan to share :)
http://twitter.com/finnatfox
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post #36 of 55
3/20/10 at 9:30pm
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Is it me or is that Return to Pandora image really soft?

soft, how?
http://twitter.com/finnatfox
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post #37 of 55
3/23/10 at 2:39pm
 Coverage to be posted within the next 24 hours....


The Exhilarating World of Pandora Comes Home 
With AVATAR In High Definition Blu-ray

James Cameron and Jon Landau Unveil Blu-ray and DVD Launch 
And Initiative To Plant One Million Trees Globally

Launch Begins Stateside April 22 On The 40th Anniversary Of Earth Day

LOS ANGELES (March 23, 2010) – Today, AVATAR director James Cameron and producer Jon Landau presented scenes from the film’s upcoming Blu-ray release, outlined the ongoing fan engagement program, and announced the global partnership between Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Earth Day Network, the international non-profit organization that coordinates Earth Day programs annually.

The ultimate high definition experience for home viewing audiences, AVATAR will be available on Blu-ray and DVD everywhere in the United States and Canada on Earth Day, April 22. Internationally, the roll out begins April 21 ending May 6. An ultimate edition release with immersive bonus materials is slated for November. Connecting the two releases in April and November is “The Avatar Program,” an interactive consumer experience that offers an online hub for exclusive content, discounts and more.

An action-adventure journey of self-discovery, AVATAR dramatically demonstrates how human invasion almost destroys the balance of life on the planet of Pandora. The audience passionately roots for Pandora’s survival, everyone learns that all living beings are connected and that those who seek to exploit nature rather than respect it will only destroy themselves. Taking that message of conservation and ecological harmony, the studio and Earth Day Network, together with various organizations worldwide, will pledge to plant one million trees across the globe by the end of 2010.

April Means AVATAR
Determined to achieve the very best home entertainment presentation, the April AVATAR Blu-ray and DVD release features the film and corresponding menu, utilizing the disc’s entire storage space in order to provide the highest quality optimal picture and sound.
"We wanted the best presentation of any film in the history of the Blu-ray and DVD formats," said AVATAR producer Jon Landau. "Our launch into the home in April will allow fans to return to Pandora again and again."

The AVATAR Program
Through a unique code found inside the AVATAR Blu-ray/DVD, consumers can register at www.avatarmovie.com into “The AVATAR Program” and gain exclusive access to first-look bonus materials, special content, money saving offers and much more. Additionally, only those fans will be able to adopt one of the one million trees being planted on behalf of Earth Day and receive a virtual hometree they can locate on a map to see where it’s actually planted.

Other AVATAR digital initiatives include:
●“Pandorama” – Via a computer’s webcam users can immerse themselves into the world of Pandora, inserting themselves into different locations from the movie and interacting with the elements in each; users can snap postcards and share amongst friends only at www.pandorama.avatarmovie.com
●“Pandorapedia” – The official guide to the world of Pandora and James Cameron’s AVATAR, fans enter a world beyond imagination with hundreds of facts on Pandora that can be accessed online atwww.pandorapedia.com
●“Immersive Trailer” – The first-ever interactive trailer allows fans to click on any part of the video to explore detail frame-by-frame and in-context “hot spots” that will offer meticulous information on characters, locations and more
●“Interactive Desktop Wallpaper” – Instant access to all things AVATAR including newsfeeds, videos, social network updates and exclusive content that is updated automatically right on your desktop

Blue Goes Green
Earth Day Network will spearhead the initiative and collaborate with its international partners to plant one million trees, indigenous to each region in 15 different countries, by the end of 2010. The organization is committed to caring for and nurturing the trees to maturity, as well as considering natural disasters such as fires and landslides during the planting process.

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to share the environmental messages from AVATAR through the efforts during the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and with Earth Day Network,” said James Cameron. " Earth Day Network's commitment and actions to promote a healthy, sustainable planet go hand-in-hand with the themes of AVATAR."

“AVATAR sends a universal message about the danger of exploiting our natural resources and brings to the forefront of the global consciousness the need to protect our planet and humanity, said Kathleen Rogers, President, Earth Day Network. “We hope this commitment from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to plant one million trees, will inspire others to stand up against climate change for Earth Day.”

AVATAR Impact
Since its global theatrical release last December, AVATAR has continued to make motion picture history. Written by James Cameron and produced with his long-time collaborator Jon Landau, AVATAR stars Sam Worthington, Zoë Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Wes Studi and Laz Alonso.

Oscar&reg and Golden Globe&reg winning epic is the highest grossing film of all time, taking in over $2.6 billion in worldwide box office. Director James Cameron takes audiences to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption and discovery as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization. AVATAR delivers a fully immersive cinematic experience of a new kind, where the revolutionary technology invented to make the film disappears into the emotion of the characters and the epic nature of the story.

The AVATAR Blu-ray Disc and DVD will be available around the world as follows:

FRANCE – April 21 BELGIUM – April 21
NETHERLANDS – April 21 SPAIN – April 21
CHINA – April 22 BRAZIL – April 22
RUSSIA – April 22 NORTH AMERICA – April 22
GERMANY – April 23 JAPAN – April 23
SWITZERLAND – April 23 MEXICO – April 23
UK – April 26 DENMARK – April 27
NORWAY – April 28 SWEDEN – April 28
NEW ZEALAND – April 28 AUSTRALIA – April 29
FINLAND – April 30 ITALY – May 6
 
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post #38 of 55
3/23/10 at 2:47pm
I am quite giddy. I know that's hard to convey with typed words but seriously. This sounds great, and thanks for filming it!
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post #39 of 55
3/23/10 at 4:42pm
Here are some excerpts:

James Cameron discusses why he went with a 1.78:1 aspect ratio on the home video release:


James Cameron discusses how the Avatar release is helping push Blu-ray:


James Cameron and Jon Landau discuss the initial movie only version of Avatar coming to DVD and Blu-ray:


James Cameron discusses what Blu-ray does for his movies and why he loves it:


More will be coming later today and over the next 2-3 days.
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post #40 of 55
3/23/10 at 5:47pm
 Adam, none of your video links work "The video you requested is not available." Hopefully you can get them corrected. Thanks for all your hard work.
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post #41 of 55
3/23/10 at 7:23pm
Seems to have been fixed now.
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post #42 of 55
3/24/10 at 6:06am
Thanks for the videos - it's great to hear what Cameron himself has to say about all of this.  Looking forward to more!
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post #43 of 55
3/24/10 at 11:22am
This is gonna be GOOD ! It's funny I leaked on january 12 the exact date on my blog -- it's only news now !
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post #44 of 55
3/24/10 at 1:52pm
can't wait

pre-ordered from my favourite on-line retailer (R2) and its not long to wait...


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post #45 of 55
4/20/10 at 1:30pm
at least they told us of the SE!!!
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post #46 of 55
4/20/10 at 2:10pm
I have my home theater already ramped up for this release - I'm picking up my pre-order copy of Avatar on Thursday, and already have three movie showings for family and friends scheduled in my Frey Theater for Thursday night, Sunday afternoon, and next Saturday evening, with 6-10 people attending for each showing... lol!

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I wonder if there are any plans for a midnight sale at the local stores like best buy, blockbuster etc?

Jacob
 

Yes, I was at the local BB (electronics retailer) the other day and they had a sign posted announcing a midnight sale for Avatar...
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post #47 of 55
4/20/10 at 5:19pm
Why didn't HTF get an early review copy, considering all the pre release hype from Fox itself here it seems inappropriate. 


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post #48 of 55
4/20/10 at 9:43pm
Tony - MattH reviews Fox product and he is rarely in posession of the product before street (even Bill Hunt over at Digitalbits made mention of not getting the product until on or around street date). Rest assured, if I know Matt, he will have that thing watched and expertly reviewed in record time!
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post #49 of 55
4/20/10 at 11:06pm
I realize that Neil. That was more a shot at the studio for not providing a review copy to HTF. HTF Has been promoting this movie like crazy and they should have given htf permission to do an early review and provide a disc for a review. Thumbs down.
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post #50 of 55
4/21/10 at 6:40am
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soft, how?

As in "The opposite of sharp"

Tho it looks less noticeable on this uncalibrated PC....  Looked pretty cheesy on my calibrated monitor....

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post #51 of 55
4/21/10 at 8:52am
Tony-
Appreciate the sentiment, but giving us an early copy opens a can of worms for Fox.  Every other media outlet would be screaming at them.  Fox made it clear to all media outlets that screeners wouldn't be arriving until on or after street date as it their normal policy with Blu-ray.  Rather than an early copy of a screener, I'd much rather we have the participation that we have including sneak peaks, "pre-release" announcements, contests and the few other tricks we have up our sleeve.  More importantly from the member perspective they are really reading the board and listening to what you guys are saying even when they aren't commenting.  Neil is right about Matt.  Our review will be up and posted as soon as possible.
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post #52 of 55
4/21/10 at 9:01am
Ok I undrstand. I guess my mini review had to be it then.
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post #53 of 55
4/21/10 at 2:20pm
Speaking of Fox, AVATAR, HTF and other tricks up our sleeve, we are having a chat with AVATAR producer Jon Landau on Tuesday 4/27 from 5-7PM PT.  Hear all about what went into making the Blu-ray, what is planned for the upcoming special edition and the answers to any other questions you have
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post #54 of 55
4/21/10 at 2:40pm
I'll attend, but most likely I'll just read what everyone else has to say. Any questions I'd have would probably relate to any extras about the music in the film, since that's my "in" to a lot of movies I see. Everyone has their quirks and preferences - a favorite cinematographer, favorite director and so on.
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post #55 of 55
4/21/10 at 3:17pm
A good question to ask.  Jon Landau was involved in just about everything to do with Avatar along with James Cameron, so he will have an answer for just about anything, not to mention I don't think specs are finalized for the special edition, so it would be a good time to ask for something on the music to be included!
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