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'Mythbusters' Settles the 'Titanic' Debate: Did Jack Have to Die?

Mike Sampson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:37:32 +0000

It was a debate that had raged since 'Titanic' hit theaters 25 years ago: did Rose leave Jack to die by not letting him up on the board as they floated in the ocean. James Cameron maintains that the board would have only been big enough for one of them and Jack died valiantly, letting Rose live. Others argue that they could have at least tried to fit work it so both of them could have survived. But would it have actually worked? 'Mythbusters' to the rescue!

Director James Cameron Sued for a Whopping $2.5 Billion for Stealing Idea for 'Avatar'

Bob Sassone — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:12:07 +0000

Another day, another Hollywood lawsuit.

TMZ reports that director James Cameron, his production company, and 20th Century Fox are being sued for stealing the idea for the hit movie ‘Avatar,’ the number one film of all-time. A screenwriter claims that Cameron stole the idea from two different screenplays he wrote and wants $2.5 billion.

That’s right, it’s BILLION, with a “B.”

'Titanic 3-D' Sailing Into Theaters April 6, 2012

Kool Staff — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:08:14 +0000

If the original 'Titanic' wasn't epic enough already, Paramount announced Thursday that it will re-release the Oscar-winning drama on April 6, 2012 ... in 3-D.

In a statement, the film's director, James Cameron, said, "There's a whole generation that's never seen 'Titanic' as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. And this will be 'Titanic' as you've never seen it before, digitally re-mastered at 4K and painstakingly converted to 3D. With the emotional power intact and the images more powerful than ever, this will be an epic experience for fans and newcomers alike."