A lively, truelife adventure sagathe incredible story of how james cameron willed titanic into existence. James cameron talks titanic bluray, avatar sequels. The inside story of the threeyear adventure that rewrote motion picture history. Apr 06, 2012 james cameron creates new titanic sinking simulation.
For final word, cameron assembled engineers, architects and historians to examine why the titanic sank, using new technology that has come to light since camerons 1997 film. James francis cameron cc born august 16, 1954 is a canadian filmmaker and. Nov 26, 2017 for the 20th anniversary of titanic, james cameron reopens the file on the disaster. Why james cameron didnt want my heart will go on in. Following numerous dives exploring the actual wreck, cameron considers what they got right and wrong in the film.
James cameron keeps making more titanic content, zero new. Ive been working on titanic for nearly twenty years. It was a fictionalized account of the sinking of the rms titanic and followed the forbidden romance of a beautiful firstclass woman kate winslet. Nov 26, 2017 james cameron discusses titanic, avatar and terminator, and that time he almost got into a fistfight with harvey weinstein at the oscars. A banana turns out to be a great way to model the breakup of the titanic, he comments in the documentary, the dramatic new sequence will air on ngc when titanic. James cameron on titanics legacy, the avatar sequels.
Titanic is a 1997 american epic romance and disaster film directed, written, coproduced, and coedited by james cameron. Cameron has brought together a team of engineers, naval architects, artists and historians to solve the lingering mysteries of why and how an unsinkable ship sank. The final word with james cameron, is the first of the documentary, which brings together world experts on the titanic, led by cameron, for a new forensic. Final word with james cameron premieres sunday, april 8, at 8 p. The final word with james cameron national geographic. An investigation of this magnitude has never been attempted before, and some of the revelations alter the fundamental interpretation of what exactly happened to the titanic on april 14, 1912. After the 1985 discovery of its wreckage, interest in the titanic only increased, and its enduring appeal was evident with the huge success of james camerons 1997 film about the doomed ocean liner. The final word with james cameron is an indepth twohour special, featuring some of the worlds foremost titanic experts who solve some of the enduring mysteries behind her downfall. James camerons titanic is a cottage industry unto itself.
As the world fell in love with kate and leo in 1997, titanic director james cameron found himself falling for the mighty ship itself. The californian does figure prominently in another titanic film, a night to remember 1958. With their combined expertise, they examine the feature film and determine what technology has revealed since its release. Apr 24, 2017 twenty years after he scored what, at the time, was the biggest hit in movie history with 1997s titanic, director james cameron for the first time reveals some of the behindthescenes drama. The film proved immensely popular, holding the alltime boxoffice gross record for more than a decade after its release. The final word with james cameron, the ultrawealthy filmmaker attempts to convince a group of naval scientists that his imaginative musing on the sinking of the titanic is as good as actual science. The final word with james cameron funandrandomness. The final word with james cameron is an indepth twohour special, featuring some of the worlds foremost titanic experts who solve some of.
Mar 29, 2012 national geographic explorerinresidence james cameron leads a forensic investigation to determine how titanic sank. Apr 05, 2012 a banana turns out to be a great way to model the breakup of the titanic, he comments in the documentary, the dramatic new sequence will air on ngc when titanic. Incorporating both historical and fictionalized aspects, the film is based on accounts of the sinking of the rms titanic, and stars leonardo dicaprio and kate winslet as members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the ship during its illfated maiden voyage. The nine men are basically locked in a room where they look at updated data, new animation, actual photos and various. Now, national geographic channel joins the oscarwinning filmmaker director and explorerinresidence for the ultimate forensic investigation into the most infamous shipwreck of all time in titanic. Mar 06, 2012 james camerons attention to realism and detail is legendary. National geographic channel will air the special, titanic. An update on a classic, the new york times bestselling companion to james camerons unforgettable film titanic celebrates foxs rerelease of titanic in 3d and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the ships tragic sinking. Nearly 20 years after its release, the oscarwinning film that launched kate winslet and leonardo dicaprio to global stardomand. With a title like that, were expecting cameron and company to pull out all the stops. James cameron talks titanic bluray, avatar sequels abc. James cameron analyzes what he got right and wrong in. James cameron returns to titanic for tv special exclusive. In other words, a snapshot of a favorite holi day from the.
James cameron discusses titanic, avatar and terminator, and that time he almost got into a fistfight with harvey weinstein at the oscars. Twenty years after he scored what, at the time, was the biggest hit in movie history with 1997s titanic, director james cameron for the first time reveals some of the behindthescenes drama. Cameron explains all for the movies 20th anniversary. Dec 16, 2017 how james cameron solved one of titanic s mysteries when filming the movie exclusive. Titanics writerdirector explored what he got right and wrong in national geographics titanic. The final word with james cameron on national geographic channel. Titanic director james cameron is fond of a new documentary in the collection called the final word, which explores what happened to the ship once it sank. An investigation of this magnitude has never been attempted before. James camerons epic 1997 disaster film is still remarkable for how it. Cameron, who has made more than 30 dives to explore the titanic, has gathered.
The inside story of the threeyear adventure that rewrote motion picture history parisi, paula on. Titanic, american romantic adventure film, released in 1997, that centres on the sinking of the rms titanic. The original editions of james camerons titanic were runaway bestsellers. The most famous film about it is 1997s titanic, but was it more fiction than fact. James cameron brings together some the worlds leading titanic experts, including engineers, naval architects, artists and historians, to solve the lingering mysteries of why and how the unsinkable ship sank.
For the 20th anniversary of titanic, james cameron reopens the file on the disaster. The film begins with the robotic exploration of the titanics. James camerons 1997 epic has been raised from the depths of standard. Ending sequence from the recent national geographic film. Looking through the filter of the film itself, and the choices cameron made as writer, producer and director, titanic. Directed by tony gerber original music by paul brill titanic. The final word with james cameron 30 deleted scenes 60 behindthescenes featurettes digital copy of the film you can watch anytime, anywhere and more. Titanic is a 1997 epic romance, drama and disaster film starring leonardo dicaprio, kate winslet, and billy zane. Titanic and the making of james cameron by former hollywood reporter journalist paula parisi recounts the making of this modern classic motion picture from conception to completion, offering a fascinating, detailed, behindthescenes look at its stars, including kate winslet and leonardo dicaprio, its crew, and its genius director. Dec 07, 2011 for final word, cameron assembled engineers, architects and historians to examine why the titanic sank, using new technology that has come to light since camerons 1997 film.
An invaluable reference for film students and fans, this book details the evolution of the epic romance from script to screen, including scenes and dialogue cut from the final film, as well as annotations explaining footage seen in the final cut, yet not contained in the screenplay. With their combined expertise, they examine the feature film and determine what technology has revealed since its. I think were all rightfully a little gunshy when it comes to films being. For the rest of us, the final word, a twohour special about experts trying to model the sinking of the titanic as accurately as possible, may seem pointless. The final word with james cameron, which premiered on april 8 on. James cameron, who has made more than 30 dives to explore the titanic, brings together a team of engineers, naval architects, artists, and historians to solve. Titanic screencap nearly everyone whos ever seen titanic has been frustrated by jack leonardo dicaprio sacrificing. Titanics epic theme song my heart will go on turns 20 this year and to mark the anniversary, singer celine dion and a few key behindthescenes players have looked back at one of the. We use first and third party cookies to improve our service, personalize your advertising and remember your website preference. James cameron creates new titanic sinking simulation mnn.
The final word with james cameron tv movie 2012 imdb. James camerons final word on the sinking of titanic airs. Nov 27, 2017 the movies writerdirector explores what he got right and wrong in national geographics titanic. The final word with james cameron tv movie 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. James camerons illustrated screenplay contains the shooting script of the most popular film of all time. The drama of the eyewitness accounts and the great loss of life helped make it one of the most wellknown tragedies in modern history. Titanics james cameron on creating leonardo dicaprios iconic moment. Titanic s james cameron on creating leonardo dicaprios iconic moment.
Chronicles cinema gadfly criterion channel surfing criterion closeup criterion completion. Celebrated for such uncompromising actionadventure films as the terminator, aliens, true lies, and avatar, the writerdirector actually vowed not to make titanic unless he could successfully dive to the wreck himself and bring back motion picture footage for use in the film. Titanic the final word trailer with james cameron april 2012. If they hadnt filmed titanic we may never have known. Its time for me to pass the baton and move on to some new challenges, but ill never. The final word with james cameron, tonight at 8pm et. Titanic the final word trailer with james cameron april. James cameron creates new titanic sinking simulation. National geographic explorerinresidence james cameron leads a forensic investigation to determine how titanic sank. James camerons final word on the sinking of titanic. James cameron describes the process he followed to determine how titanic sank. How james cameron solved one of titanics mysteries when.
Not so much movie trivia as archeology and more interesting than expected. The final word with james cameron is an indepth twohour special. Camerons film initially approaches its subject as if it were a documentary, to lure the. The nine men are basically locked in a room where they look at updated data, new animation, actual photos and various other bits of information. Cameron speaks with the descendants of john jacob astor, molly brown, and isidor and ida.
Newark sunday star ledger like the movie, this books a winner and the final word on the hollywood comefrombehind story of the decade. On the 100 year anniversary of the titanic, experts get together to figure out what actually happened to her from when she hit the iceberg to when she hit the ocean floor. Nat geo and jim asked for the usual suspects to participate parks stephenson, don lynch, myself. The final takeover occurs in the breathtaking first digital dissolve between past and. It had taken over three years to build, and upon its completion it was considered to be. Disc 1 is below the digital copy insert on the right side inside the case.
James cameron in titanic plays with the audiences expectations of these approaches. Now titanic director james cameron returns to the high seas to tell the tale and. Bismarck is a 2002 documentary film produced for the discovery. Final word with james cameron 2012 out of 4 excellent documentary has director james cameron sitting down with eight experts as they try to discover what really happened that tragic night when over 1,500 died. Its hard to overstate just how weirdly daring titanics conclusion is. James cameron brings together some the worlds leading titanic experts, including engineers, naval architects, artists and historians, to solve the lingering mysteries of why. Apr 08, 2012 national geographic channel will air the special, titanic. The final word with james cameron, because its made for you, and probably you alone. James cameron, who has made more than 30 dives to explore the titanic, brings together a team of engineers, naval architects, artists, and historians to solve the lingering mysteries of why and how an unsinkable ship. Join james cameron and some of the worlds foremost titanic experts in the ultimate forensic investigation into the most infamous shipwreck of all time.
The ending of titanic is still magical, 20 years later the atlantic. How historically accurate was james camerons titanic. Feb 05, 2018 on the 100 year anniversary of the titanic, experts get together to figure out what actually happened to her from when she hit the iceberg to when she hit the ocean floor. How james cameron solved one of titanics mysteries when filming the movie exclusive.
With a title like that, were expecting cameron and. James cameron explains titanic ending business insider. Apr 08, 2012 james cameron talks with the panel about the presence of the californian only six miles away from the titanic, and what could have been done to save more of the titanic s passengers and crew. May 19, 2017 titanics epic theme song my heart will go on turns 20 this year and to mark the anniversary, singer celine dion and a few key behindthescenes players have looked back at one of the. James cameron, who has made more than 30 dives to explore the titanic, brings together a team of engineers, naval architects, artists, and historians to solve the lingering mysteries of why and how an unsinkable ship sank. Oscar winning director and national geographic explorer james cameron brings together a team of experts to solve the lingering mysteries of why and how an unsinkable ship sank. However, in his film titanic 1997, the californian is never mentioned. James cameron talks with the panel about the presence of the californian only six miles away from the titanic, and what could have been done to save more of the titanics passengers and crew. Leading the experts is james cameron, director of the 1997 film titanic. Camerons avatar and titanic are the second and third highestgrossing films of.