Avatar Breaks 2 billion

[Kaltxì Palulukan!]

Man I wonder how much the next two avatars are going to make XD

Depends on how many Ewoks ILM sneaks in. (You know Lucas is pissed)

[TorukMakto!]

Man I wonder how much the next two avatars are going to make XD

Depends on how many Ewoks ILM sneaks in. (You know Lucas is pissed)

pfff if Lucas wants to compete..... I say bring it on! Just feel bad for SW fans if he does that.

[Kaltxì Palulukan!]

Man I wonder how much the next two avatars are going to make XD

Depends on how many Ewoks ILM sneaks in. (You know Lucas is pissed)

pfff if Lucas wants to compete..... I say bring it on! Just feel bad for SW fans if he does that.

SW fans can kiss my blue butt! They had their day. Avatar is the new series. It's more than special effects and mystic voodoo. It carries layers of messages, and NO Ewoks!

[magne]

Man I wonder how much the next two avatars are going to make XD

Depends on how many Ewoks ILM sneaks in. (You know Lucas is pissed)

pfff if Lucas wants to compete..... I say bring it on! Just feel bad for SW fans if he does that.

SW fans can kiss my blue butt! They had their day. Avatar is the new series. It's more than special effects and mystic voodoo. It carries layers of messages, and NO Ewoks!

Rather pull your tail   The last three movies had no Ewoks, only Jar-Jar Binks
Guess Avatar 2 will do well as long as they avoid a gulf war 2 sort of movie (the son of the hero in the first one against the same villain and lots of cool new weapons in a final batle)

[Toruk Makto]

Looks like Avatar just passed Titanic in domestic sales, too.

Wowsers!

[Technowraith]

I don't think anyone in their right mind envisioned this happening, especially when reading the pre-release hype. Many people thought avatar was going to bomb horribly. I think they're taking their words with a grain of salt now.

[Tsa'räni]

I was skeptical of Avatar after watching the previews.  I usually find that movies using very "done before" plot archetypes don't appeal to me.  So I expected to love the special effects, but feel pretty "meh" about the story, and walk out feeling just average about the movie as a whole.

But for me, Avatar is really greater than the sum of its parts.  And that's rare for me, so I think it speaks to Cameron's vision and skill.

[Technowraith]

I was skeptical of Avatar after watching the previews.  I usually find that movies using very "done before" plot archetypes don't appeal to me.  So I expected to love the special effects, but feel pretty "meh" about the story, and walk out feeling just average about the movie as a whole.

But for me, Avatar is really greater than the sum of its parts.  And that's rare for me, so I think it speaks to Cameron's vision and skill.

Truthfully, i was hooked when i saw the first trailer. But even despite the prospect of "recycled plots" i came to Avatar with an open mind. If the first showing didn't pique my interest, i would have never bothered to see Avatar 22 times. Cameron's talent at story telling through movies is astounding. Though plot-wise Avatar is dated, I loved the movie enough to enjoy the fan-boy nerdiness i'm suffering from now. ^.^ 

[Kaltxì Palulukan!]

. . . Though plot-wise Avatar is dated, I loved the movie enough to enjoy the fan-boy nerdiness i'm suffering from now. ^.^ 

Given the age of Avatar, or how many years JC has been trying to get it made, I am not surprised the plot feels a bit "used" and "done before." The basic plot was probably in his head even before he filmed Titanic. I am hoping that the extra time it took to get around to making Avatar gave JC time to rehash the plot over and over--I am thinking of the whole trilogy here--and refine points he was no longer in love with. As an author, I find that books, and other design concepts, that are frustratingly long from conception to completion undergo massive changes, even though the core ideas stay the same. It really would be good if the DVD has a solid discussion with JC about his thoughts in making Avatar. I know he can be candid and fun, "I'm king of the world!", so it is not impossible to wish for a healthy dose of his thoughts on the script. Oh well, hopefully time will reveal all.

[Technowraith]

I'm definitely thinking that Cameron has a plan for the sequels. He's probably more than well aware at what the critics thought of the plot. So when the sequels come out, hopefully he plans on using different story arcs or creating some new ones even. WWith his level of talent, we all know very well that Cameron will probably send us something that is both interesting and well made.

[TorukMakto!]

I'm definitely thinking that Cameron has a plan for the sequels. He's probably more than well aware at what the critics thought of the plot. So when the sequels come out, hopefully he plans on using different story arcs or creating some new ones even. WWith his level of talent, we all know very well that Cameron will probably send us something that is both interesting and well made.

We can indeed hope for that.
Critics probably have the same feeling when salt gets in contact with a wounds, Avatar did great, I don't think the Cameron thought it'll do like that.

Funny thing, few days ago was the first time I saw the actual trailer, I don't know why some critics/people didn't like it , for me it looked lik a movie that I'd def watch, and I did so ! )

[Txontaw]

Yeah, somehow I doubt that Avatar 2 will be a military action movie. I bet it will be pretty much completely about the Na'vi. It will definitely (it better) have some more info on the Na'vi culture.

[TorukMakto!]

Yeah, somehow I doubt that Avatar 2 will be a military action movie. I bet it will be pretty much completely about the Na'vi. It will definitely (it better) have some more info on the Na'vi culture.

It's one of the possibilities that Avatar can go to and make sense that will see more Na'vi features but, there is so much that can be done , Cameron got alot of options to choose from.

[Eltusiyu]

2,074 ... maybe with end of the February Avatar will reach 3 billion 

[Nìwotxkrr Tìyawn]

Even if it doesn't the DVD sales alone will set that over the top, not including merchandising.

[Kayrìlien]

http://oscars.movies.yahoo.com/blog/42-avatar-earnings-sink-titanic

From the above link:

...The worldwide gross of "Avatar" is now twice the gross domestic product (GDP) of the entire country of Greenland. Actually, the gross of "Avatar" ranks higher than 29 other countries GDPs, including Belize, Liberia, and East Timor...

Scary, isn't it?

Kayrìlien

[TorukMakto!]

Even if it doesn't the DVD sales alone will set that over the top, not including merchandising.

Most defintely.

Posted by: Kayrìlien 
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http://oscars.movies.yahoo.com/blog/42-avatar-earnings-sink-titanic

From the above link:

...The worldwide gross of "Avatar" is now twice the gross domestic product (GDP) of the entire country of Greenland. Actually, the gross of "Avatar" ranks higher than 29 other countries GDPs, including Belize, Liberia, and East Timor...

Scary, isn't it?

Kayrìlien

That's some crazy stats.
Scary in a good way or a bad way ?

[Technowraith]

The sick part is that merchandising has barely just begun. 

[TorukMakto!]

The sick part is that merchandising has barely just begun. 

Is there even an official publisher and a place that sell official Avatar merch?

[Technowraith]

The sick part is that merchandising has barely just begun. 

Is there even an official publisher and a place that sell official Avatar merch?

The only official merchandising i'm aware of is the Noble Collection and it's several replica items from Avatar. Includes Jewelry, and the bone knives.

Walmart had the Avatar toys on sale, but for some reason they were pulled off the shelves about 3 weeks ago. That may be different now.

McDonald's had the Avatar happy meal toys. Jake, Neytiri, A Pa'li and i think some other animal.