James Cameron leaves open the possibility of the popular Avatar film series continuing, despite the fact that the recent "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has not yet generated profits for Disney.

James Cameron addresses the "likely" chances Avatar 4 gets made, revealing which fan-favorite character will be getting a major upgrade.

Editor’s Note: In a widely read letter to Mike Lee, the U.S. Senate Chairman on Antritrust, Competitive Policy and Consumer Rights, James Cameron argued that “a sale of Warner Bros Discovery to…

"So... the next question to Mr Cameron should be this," Ruffalo wrote on Threads. "'Are you also against the monopolization that a Paramount acquisition would create? Or is it just that of Netflix?'

"The next question to Mr Cameron should be this… 'Are you also against the monopolization that a Paramount acquisition would create? Or is it just that of Netflix?'" the 'Task' actor wrote on Saturday.

Director James Cameron has voiced his alarm regarding the proposed merger between Netflix and Warner Bros., primarily concerned about its potential negative impact on movie theaters, which rely heavily on tentpole films that he believes may see shorter theatrical runs.

Charles Porch (with red flower), formerly of Meta and now OpenAI, at the Met Gala. Theo Wargo/FilmMagic OpenAI just hired Charles Porch, Instagram's head of partnerships. Porch has deep connections to celebrities and Hollywood, and plans to talk to them about their "fears" of AI. Maybe OpenAI is realizing they need celebrities to stop publicly hating AI so much. A "detriment" to human creativity, said Vince Gilligan, creator of "Breaking Bad" and "Pluribus" about AI. "Horrifying," said James Cameron about the possibility of AI actors. "I'd rather die," said Guillermo del Toro. "Incredibly destructive," said Cate Blanchett. It's not hard to see why OpenAI recognizes it has a bit of an image problem among some people in Hollywood. It appears that the company is now trying to change that. OpenAI just poached Charles Porch from Meta, where he oversaw celebrity partnerships for over a decade, as Vanity Fair reported earlier. Porch is generally recognized for helping make Instagram the cultural juggernaut it is today by helping celebrities who might have been confused by or disinterested in newfangled social media join and use the platform. Porch has deep connections in the entertainment industry — celebrities like Harry Styles attended his lavish wedding this summer in France. Porch wrote on his personal Instagram about his job change: "From helping Beyoncé figure out how to launch an album exclusively on social media to onboarding Pope Francis to Instagram (he held my hands and asked me to pray for him) to watching creators become the next generation of entrepreneurs, the impact on culture that me and the team have been able to have is something that I take great pride in." It's not clear exactly what Porch's new gig will entail. He told Vanity Fair that his first step will be to go on a "listening tour" to hear the hopes and fears about AI from creatives and celebrities. I've asked OpenAI for comment. For Hollywood actors, filmmakers, and studio executives, those fears are pretty big. Why wouldn't Brad Pitt be alarmed to see a passably real AI-generated version of himself in a fist-fight against Tom Cruise? The idea that AI could replace actors, screenwriters, and other creatives is alarming, especially as Hollywood as an industry is hurting. Box office sales haven't bounced back from the pandemic, streaming is complicated, fewer and fewer projects are being made, and efforts to cut costs by filming overseas have devastated Los Angeles' middle-class of film industry workers. On top of that, AI is, as far as I can tell, widely considered a theft machine that gobbled up tons of images and videos from movies and TV for training data, largely without permission or compensation. You can see a filmmaker or actor's point of view here: They stole my face and my work to build this tool, and now they want to use it to make soulless slop that will undercut the value of my work? Why OpenAI's hire has a tough road ahead Not great! I imagine Porch has his work cut out for him. OpenAI and other AI companies have started making deals with Hollywood. Disney made a $1 billion deal with OpenAI around the time Sora 2 launched, licensing Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Darth Vader, and also becoming a customer and investor in OpenAI. Lionsgate and AMC made deals allowing their catalogs to be used for training Runway. (Business Insider, through our parent company, has a somewhat similar deal with OpenAI.) But those deals with studios, while they might stave off copyright lawsuits and create some cash flow, aren't winning over the hearts and minds of the celebrities and creatives — the kinds of people who make headlines when they call AI "horrifying." Perhaps OpenAI is realizing that celebrities still hold the kind of cultural capital that can't be built in the Bay Area. And while OpenAI has been pretty successful in pushing its agenda in Washington, thanks to an AI-friendly administration, it still has an uphill battle to win over the general public, which remains fairly skeptical of AI. And for that, you need to get the celebs on board. There's a beautiful irony now that these big AI companies are paying big bucks to hire human writers, and VCs are now obsessed with the concept of "taste." It turns out that kinds of "soft skills" that had long been undervalued in Silicon Valley are more relevant than ever now that AI can do a lot of the technical work. And someone like Charles Porch, who has the connections and ability to charm a roomful of Hollywood types and other cultural elites, is more valuable than ever. That's the kind of job AI can't take. Read the original article on Business Insider

Actor Ethan Hawke expresses his support for the fight against fascism, discussing the role of film artists in combating the rise of the far right.

New Billionaires 2026: Beyoncé, James Cameron And 388 Others Join Ranks  Forbes

James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and the TV series Pluribus and Andor were among the biggest winners Sunday at the 53rd annual Saturn Awards, which…

With exhibitors, guilds and filmmakers like James Cameron scared that a Netflix and Warner Bros merger “will be disastrous for the theatrical motion picture business,” along comes No. 1 theater circui

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films has revealed a group of A-List Special Achievement Honorees for the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards, including Christopher McQuarrie, with Tom Cruise presenting, and James Cameron & Gale Anne Hurd for 'Aliens'.

As James Cameron campaigns against Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros., Mark Ruffalo has entered the chat. The 4x Oscar-nominated actor called out the Avatar writer/director over his recent letter claiming that the deal would be “disastrous for the theatrical motion picture business,” asking if Cameron feels the same about a potential Paramount sale. “So… the […]

Mark Ruffalo fired back at James Cameron on Saturday morning after the “Avatar” director wrote in a letter to Senator Mike Lee, chair of the Senate subcommittee on antitrust, that Netflix buying Warner Bros. Discovery would be “disastrous for the theatrical motion picture business.” “So… the next question to Mr Cameron should be this,” Ruffalo […]

California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated his office is closely examining potential merger proposals from Netflix or Paramount for Warner Bros., citing antitrust concerns and promising a thorough review.

James Cameron has written a letter arguing that if Netflix is successful in its bid for Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming businesses, it could cause huge job loss, change the theatrical landscape and hurt the film export business. The “Avatar” filmmaker sent his letter last week to Senator Mike Lee, chair of the Senate subcommittee […]

The VFX team behind James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' discussed the creation of water simulations for the film, which continues the story of the Sully family after 'The Way of Water'.

'Pluribus,' 'Andor,' 'It: Welcome to Derry' and 'Peacemaker' took home TV honors.

The most underrated sci-fi blockbuster of the 2010s, produced by James Cameron himself, is a groundbreaking live-action anime adaptation.

James Cameron’s return to Pandora with “Avatar: Fire & Ash” meant big business for Imax. Revenue at the exhibition technology company climbed 35% to $125.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $92.7 million in the year-ago period. The company said that the third “Avatar” film, which Cameron urged moviegoers to see in […]

The Tropfest film festival has made its return, attracting celebrity attendees such as Margot Robbie, Sarah Snook, and an avatar representing James Cameron.

Few people in Hollywood can put on a charm offensive like Ted Sarandos, but it looks like the Netflix boss couldn’t keep the interest of James Cameron when it came to explaining the streamer’s plan to buy Warner Bros’ crown jewels. “I respect Mr. Cameron enormously and I love his work,” Sarandos told Senator Mike […]

Melissa Barrera is heading to Broadway. Variety has learned exclusively that the “Scream” and “In the Heights” star will make her Broadway debut in the campy spoof “Titanique,” stepping into the role of Rose for the musical’s upcoming Main Stem bow at the St. James Theatre in New York. The award-winning comedy reimagines James Cameron’s […]