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AvatarHello,

Beyond the Battle Angel Alita link, which was definitely mentioned as a future project post-Titanic, there is renewed talk of him tackling that now. I remember a couple of interviews where the name has turned up.
Cameron has also acknowledged Oshii as an influence, particularly in the shape of Ghost in the Shell and Avalon. This went as far as Cameron's name being used to market either GitS and/or Avalon to western audiences. I cannot remember if Miyazaki was ever mentioned though.
On a personal note I would agree that there is certainly a lot of Japanese influences material in Avatar. It would certainly be interesting to look for comments from the creative minds behind the film.

Best wishes,
Gérard Kraus
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Nornes, Markus 
  To: KineJapan 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:45 AM
  Subject: Avatar


  Everyone is talking about Avatar's connections to Dances With Wolves and various white messiah narratives. But while I was watching it I couldn't help thinking of Miyazaki (floating islands, luminescent natural scenes, strange and wonderful creatures, wonder in general) and Oshii (metal suits and avatars, sans any serious philosophical contemplation of the implications). It felt like the film would really not have been possible without anime. I don't have the patience to track down and read James Cameron interviews, really, but was wondering if anyone has seen him discuss a relationship to Japanese film. Anyone?

  Markus 
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