James Cameron has ideas for an Avatar sequel

Posted on February 5, 2010
Filed Under Directors, News, Sequel

The Hollywood Reporter tells us that when asked about a potential “Avatar” sequel, Rupert Murdoch said on his quarterly earnings call Tuesday that the conglomerate is in “very early talks about it.” Director James Cameron “has ideas” for a sequel, he said, adding: “We will be pushing for one.” But he cautioned analysts not to “hold your breath for an early one” in a possible reference to Cameron projects often taking a long time to come to fruition.

The executives said financing of a sequel like of any movies these days would be key as News Corp. likes to lay off risk, especially since Cameron films tend to go over budget. But given the success of “Avatar,” financing details could come together. 60% or more of the profit from “Avatar” will come in over the next two quarters, adding the firm will continue its theater run as the box office goes well, with a DVD release also planned soon after the theatrical run. A DVD release date hasn’t been announced so far.

Pushed further on details about the DVD plans for “Avatar,” Murdoch said it will be released during his company’s current fiscal year, which ends June 30. But he also highlighted that it won’t be a 3D DVD release as that technology isn’t developed enough yet. But there could be a 3D “Avatar” DVD release further “down the road” when the technology is ready.

“Down the road“… OK, let me just make a wild, but somewhat calculated guess: April 3, 2013. And that’s me being positive.

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