"Titanic" in 3D

James Cameron's Titanic will once again hit theaters worldwide in 3D version in 2012.

The re-release of the commercial and critical film on April 6th, 2012 will mark the 100th anniversary of the liner that was set to sail from England to America on April 10th, 1912.

In a statement issued by the distributors and studios, 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 remastered at 4K (resolution) and painstakingly converted to 3D."

Titanic which was released in 1997 and starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, won 11 Oscars including best picture and best director for James Cameron. It grossed $1.8 billion worldwide and for the longest time, held the most successful movie title until another of Cameron's own creation, Avatar took the title after it's released.

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Nude Titanic Sketch To Be Featured At Auction

A wonderful piece of artwork and memorabilia from the 1997 epic film Titanic will be featured at Premiere Props Auction this weekend.

Jack Dawson, the artist character from Titanic portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio drew a picture of Rose (Kate Winslet), reclining on a sofa wearing nothing but a diamond necklace. The said sketch was done by Titanic director James Cameron which he signed with DiCaprio's character's initial and dated April 14, 1912.

Titanic, which was written, co-produced and directed by James Cameron was considered as the highest grossing film worlwide for 12 years until Avatar, which was also created by Cameron, was released.

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Brazilian Forest Inspiration for "Avatar" Sequels

Canadian director and "Avatar" creator, James Cameron attended the 2nd International Forum on Sustainability in Manaus, Brazil.

The forum debated "Economic, Environmental and Social Sustainability of the Amazon and the Planet" and aimed "to publicize successful sustainable-development practices and mechanisms in the Amazon, to demonstrate the rain forest's economic and environmental value and to show how the forest impacts the region and the world."

And while on the topic, Cameron told AFP that he is considering bringing in the Avatar sequels' cast to the Brazilian rain forest. Cameron stated that "Avatar is a film about the rain forest and its indigenous people." And bringing in his actors to get in touch and be inspired by the forest and its indigenous tribes "can better tell this [the Avatar] story."

Cameron also stated that "the actors could learn about the natives and what real life in the jungle is like."

According to Globo newspaper, Cameron was baptized by a member of the caiapo tribe, chief Raoni, who gave Cameron the name "Krapremp-ti" (man who is s friend of the jungle.) It was reported that the director said he would use that name in his Avatar sequel. He also stated, "If I had met the caiapos before making Avatar, I would certainly have made a better film."


The 2nd International Forum on Sustainability was attended by sustainability specialists, business, political and environmental leaders from Brazil and around the world.

Former US President Bill Clinton, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson joined Cameron as speakers at the forum.

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