James Cameron to film three 'Avatar' sequels in a row

Ever since director James Cameron announced he had ideas for multiple sequels to his record-breaking sci-fi film "Avatar," rumors have swirled about the possibility of two movies being filmed simultaneously.

"Avatar" grossed $2.7 billion worldwide.

According to an interview with actress Sigourney Weaver from Showbiz 411 (found via Comingsoon.net), the rumor mongers were thinking small, as she says she will soon working with the director on three sequels. Soon, as in this fall.

"Avatar" was released in December 2009 and went on to earn nine Academy Award nominations, winning three: Best Achievement in Visual Effects, Best Achievement in Art Direction and Best Achievement in Cinematography.

Weaver, who will appear next in USA Network's "Political Animals," will move on to some theatre work and then rejoin Cameron.

Showbiz 411 describes the actress' upcoming schedule as follows:

When “Political Animals” finishes shooting, see if you can follow Weaver’s schedule: she goes right into a new Christopher Durang play for a short run at Lincoln Center. Then she films “Avatar” 2, 3, and 4 with James Cameron. That’s right: they’re making three sequels to the blue 3D phenom all at the same time. Weaver says she has no idea how long it will take, or how it’s going to work. “I just show up,” she said. If “Political Animals” is renewed, USA will have to wait until all that’s over.

Weaver played Grace in the science fiction film, whose cast also included Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez and Giovanni Ribisi.

"Avatar" is the highest grossing film in history, earning $760 million domestically and $2 billion in foreign markets for a staggering grand total of $2.78 billion.

'Titanic' to sail again in 3D on sinking's 100th anniversary

Who said the ship could only sink once?

Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment jointly announced today that James Cameron’s “Titanic” will be re-­‐released worldwide on April 6, 2012.

"Titanic" first sailed into theaters in 1997

The release, which marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic setting sail (April 10), will present the film in 3D for the first time ever.

Written, directed and produced by Cameron, “Titanic” is the second highest grossing movie of all time. It is one of only three films to have received a record 11 Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Director.

"There's a whole generation that's never seen ‘Titanic’ as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen," Cameron said. "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."

“This new presentation of Paramount’s top-­grossing film is particularly special because 2012 is the 100th anniversary of our studio. Paramount has had the pleasure of introducing audiences to some of the all-­time classics of cinema during that century of moviemaking and we cannot think of a better way to mark the occasion than with this re-­release of ‘Titanic’,” said Brad Grey, chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures.

“Our 30-­plus year relationship with Jim Cameron and Lightstorm has been enormously rewarding, from ‘Aliens’ to ‘Avatar’, and the global phenomenon of ‘Titanic’ remains one of the greatest sources of pride in our history," said Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairmen and CEOs, Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman. "We are pleased to allow a new generation of audiences to experience the film in its brilliant digital restoration in 3D.”

Do we really need "Titanic" in 3D? No. Will Cameron make it looks as good as it could be? Almost certainly. More than any other director or producer out there, Cameron can make 3D work. Just look what he did with "Avatar," a visual treat nobody has come even close to since.