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James Cameron Hints at Secret New ‘Terminator’ Project in Development
James Cameron, Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, Achievement in Directing and Best Adapted Screenplay for ‘Avatar,’ arrives with his wife Suzy Amis at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Credit: Richard Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright ©A.M.P.A.S.

Preview:
- James Cameron has let slip he’s developing a new ‘Terminator’ project.
- He offered no details on the mystery project.
- A wide-ranging interview saw him cover other topics.
James Cameron is not a man to mince words. He’s been outspoken on a variety of topics and continues to be a no-BS talker when he’s interviewed.

And though it seemed he would be busy with ‘Avatar’ projects for the foreseeable future, he’s someone who has always had time to figure out other ideas, even if he ends up handing them off to other filmmakers.
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The Hollywood Reporter recently sat down with him to discuss one of his new projects, a docuseries called ‘OceanXplorers’ that channels one of his other big passions: diving deep into the sea.

Yet it was his comments about something potentially new in the ‘Terminator’ world that drew the most excitement…
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What did James Cameron say about a new ‘Terminator’ project?

Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator in ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day.’

When asked about the upcoming ‘Terminator Zero’ animated project landing on Netflix on August 29th, he admitted that he had nothing to do with it but hoped that it would be a success.

Still, more intriguingly, he dropped word of his own development in that sphere.

“I’m working on my own ‘Terminator’ stuff right now. It’s got nothing to do with that. Like with ‘The Sarah Connor Chronicles’, they occasionally touched on things I had been playing with completely independently. It’s totally classified. I don’t want to have to send out a potentially dangerous robotic agent if you were to talk about it, even retroactively.”

Intriguing! Despite his obvious need for secrecy, there’s much to anticipate about a ‘Terminator’ that includes real involvement from Cameron. The movies and shows that followed his groundbreaking 1984 original and its even more impressive sequel, ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ have been hit and miss (mostly, let’s be honest, miss, even 2019’s ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’, which boasted Cameron as a producer), but if he’s excited by something in the ‘Terminator’ world, we’re not going to bet against someone who has made some of the most successful movies in history.

Related Article: Rosario Dawson and More Join the Voice Line-Up for Netflix’s ‘Terminator Zero’

What else did James Cameron talk about?

(L to R) Director James Cameron and Jamie Lee Curtis at D23 2024. Photo: Disney.

One of the better answers Cameron gives in the interview is when he’s asked about comments Roland Emmerich made at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con about leaving the ‘Fantastic Voyage’ remake because Cameron (who wrote a draft and was a producer on the still-unmade movie) was, to quote Emmerich, “Overbearing”.

Here’s what Cameron said:

“I’ve never said anything negative about Roland. But anyway: Yes, I’m overbearing. Damn right. When it’s a project where I’ve contributed to the writing, I might actually have an opinion on it. I actually don’t even remember talking to Roland Emmerich about ‘Fantastic’. I remember the other directors that we worked with for months on end trying to develop that project. If I talked to Roland, it was for two minutes. I have a pretty good memory and I don’t remember that at all.”

There was one other subject that caused a hot-button response. Asked about complaints with regards to the look of the new 4K transfers of ‘Aliens’ and ‘True Lies’.

This is what he said:

“When people start reviewing your grain structure, they need to move out of mom’s basement and meet somebody. Right? I’m serious. I mean, are you f****** kidding me? I’ve got a great team that does the transfers. I do all the color and density work. I look at every shot, every frame, and then the final transfer is done by a guy who has been with me [for years]. All the ‘Avatar’ films are done that way. Everything is done that way. Get a life, people, seriously.”

Oh, James Cameron… never change.

(L to R) Director James Cameron, Zoe Saldaña and Sam Worthington at D23 2024 presenting ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. Photo: Disney.

Movies and TV Shows Directed By James Cameron:
- ‘Piranha II: The Spawning‘ (1982)
- ‘The Terminator‘ (1984)
- ‘Aliens‘ (1986)
- ‘The Abyss‘ (1989)
- ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day‘ (1991)
- ‘True Lies‘ (1994)
- ‘Titanic‘ (1997)
- ‘Dark Angel‘ (2000 – 2002)
- ‘Expedition: Bismarck‘ (2002)
- ‘Ghosts of the Abyss‘ (2003)
- ‘Aliens of the Deep‘ (2005)
- ‘Avatar‘ (2009)
- ‘Avatar: The Way of Water‘ (2022)
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August 13, 2024
Rosario Dawson Joins the Voice Cast for ‘Terminator Zero’
(Left) Rosario Dawson. Photo: Jamie McCarthy. (Right) ‘Terminator Zero’. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

Preview:
- Rosario Dawson, Ann Dowd and André Holland are joining ‘Terminator Zero’.
- Timothy Olyphant is starring in the series.
- The new show was created by ‘The Batman’ co-writer Mattson Tomlin.
Since James Cameron launched ‘The Terminator’ upon the world in 1984 and then followed that up with one of the greatest movie sequels of all time via ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’, the franchise has struggled.

We’ve had further movie sequels of varying quality and diminishing returns (even 2019’s ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’, which roped Cameron back in as producer, couldn’t crack the quality/box office appeal factor with anything like the success of the first two efforts).

Indeed, one of the more respected ‘Terminator’ treatments has been on TV, where ‘Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles’ ploughed its own furrow for a couple of seasons, with Lena Headey playing Sarah.
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But despite the seeming “Terminator Curse”, that hasn’t stopped other companies from taking a shot, and the latest is Netflix, which has animated series ‘Terminator Zero’ due in a couple of months.

And while we already knew that Timothy Olyphant is lending his voice to the show, the cast list has been updated to include Rosario Dawson, Ann Dowd, André Holland and Sonoya Mizuno.

What’s the story of ‘Terminator Zero’?

Timothy Olyphant as The Terminator in ‘Terminator Zero’. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

Here’s the official synopsis for the show:

2022: A future war has raged for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines. 1997: The AI known as Skynet gained self-awareness and began its war against humanity.

Caught between the future and this past is a soldier (Mizuno) sent back in time to change the fate of humanity. She arrives in 1997 to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee (Holland) who works to launch a new AI system designed to compete with Skynet’s impending attack on humanity.

As Malcolm navigates the moral complexities of his creation, he is hunted by an unrelenting assassin from the future which forever alters the fate of his three children.

Related Article: Next on Netflix Animation Preview Announces Upcoming Movies and TV Shows

Which characters are the other new additions playing in the show?

Rosario Dawson as Kokoro in ‘Terminator Zero.’ Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

Dawson is Kokoro, an advanced AI and Japan’s answer to Skynet, if brought online, Kokoro will be endowed with the same power as Skynet. Kokoro must calculate for itself: is humanity the plague Skynet believes? Or are human beings worth saving?

Dowd plays The Prophet. In the future, the Prophet is the philosophical guide for the human resistance, a light shepherding survivors in the darkness of the unknown future ahead.

As for Olyphant? He has the title role, in a version that sounds like the original movie’s killing machine: The Terminator is still out there. It still can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you’re dead (though we’re promised a fresh take on the iconic character).

Who is making ‘Terminator Zero’?

Sonoya Mizuno as Eiko in ‘Terminator Zero.’ Photo: Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

Leading the creative team on the new show is Mattson Tomlin, who worked on 2022’s ‘The Batman’ with Matt Reeves and is co-writing the sequel with him.

Here’s Tomlin on ‘Terminator Zero’:

“Anyone who knows my writing knows I believe in taking big swings and going for the heart. I’m honored that Netflix and Skydance have given me the opportunity to approach Terminator in a way that breaks conventions, subverts expectations, and has real guts.”

When will ‘Terminator Zero’ be on our screens?

Netflix previously announced that the new show will hit its screens on the well-chosen date of “Judgement Day” from the movies –– which means August 29th if you’re not keeping track.

André Holland as Malcolm Lee in ‘Terminator Zero.’ Photo: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

Other Movies and TV Shows in the ‘Terminator’ Franchise:
- ‘The Terminator‘ (1984)
- ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day‘ (1991)
- ‘Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines‘ (2003)
- ‘Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles‘ (2008 – 2009)
- ‘Terminator Salvation‘ (2009)
- ‘Terminator Genisys‘ (2015)
- ‘Terminator: Dark Fate‘ (2019)
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June 28, 2024
James Cameron Says He Has Ideas for ‘Avatar’ 6 & 7
Director James Cameron for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water.’

Preview:
- James Cameron has talked about the future of ‘Avatar’.
- He is working on the third now and has ideas for sixth and seventh entries.
- The third movie is due in theaters in 2025.
James Cameron is still going full speed ahead on his ‘Avatar’ franchise. The sci-fi films, whose first two entries sit on the list of the first and third highest-grossing movies of all time, have sequels planned for years to come, with the third currently being shepherded through post-production.

And now, talking to People magazine at the Saturn Awards, Cameron has talked up the even further potential future of the movies.
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James Cameron talks future ‘Avatar’ movies.

James Cameron, Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, Achievement in Directing and Best Adapted Screenplay for ÒAvatar,” arrives with his wife Suzy Amis at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Credit: Richard Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright ©A.M.P.A.S.

Cameron is clearly committed to making more movies, but even he has his limits.

This is what he told the magazine about future entries…

“We’re fully written through movie five, and I’ve got ideas for six and seven, although I’ll probably be handing the baton on at that point. I mean, mortality catches up. But I mean, we’re enjoying what we’re doing. We’re loving it. We get to work with great people.”

Given that Cameron will be 76 by the time the fifth movie hits theaters, not to mention the long production process each entry requires, he’d likely be into his 80s by the time a sixth or seventh movie arrived.

Which is not to say he won’t somehow find a way to download his consciousness into a robotic body (though that might get a little too close to ‘Terminator’ for comfort) and keep going.

Still, Cameron has shown willingness to hand over projects in the past –– he was developing ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ for years but had Robert Rodriguez direct it as he was focusing on ‘Avatar’s sequels. So we’re sure he’s already started the process of looking for an heir to the ‘Avatar’ empire.

James Cameron on why he keeps making ‘Avatar’ movies

(L to R): Jake Sully and Neteyam in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Avatar: The Way of Water.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Cameron was his typically candid self when addressing the issue of fan concerns that he’s effectively dedicated the rest of his life to one franchise (even if the movies themselves do end up being wildly successful). He referenced other famous movie and TV series as his explanation.

Here’s what he said:

“People are always asking us, ‘So why did you just keep working in the same…’ Why did Lucas keep working in the same thing? Why did Roddenberry keep working in the same thing? Because when you connect with people, why would you squander that? Why would you start over with something else that might not connect?”

When will the next ‘Avatar’ movies be in theaters?

‘Avatar 3’ is set to be released on December 19th, 2025. The fourth is scheduled for December 21st, 2029, and ‘Avatar 5’ on December 19th, 2031.

James Cameron (left) and Ivan Reitman (right) during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Oscar¨ Nominees Luncheon Beverly Hills, California, Monday, February 2, 2009. Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2009 will be presented on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Credit: Richard Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright ©A.M.P.A.S.

Other James Cameron Movies:
- ‘Xenogenesis‘ (1978)
- ‘Piranha II: The Spawning‘ (1982)
- ‘The Terminator‘ (1984)
- ‘Aliens‘ (1986)
- ‘The Abyss‘ (1989)
- ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day‘ (1991)
- ‘True Lies‘ (1994)
- ‘Titanic‘ (1997)
- ‘Avatar‘ (2009)
- ‘Avatar: The Way of Water‘ (2022)
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February 7, 2024
James Cameron Says he’s Considering Another ‘Terminator’ Reboot

(L to R) Edward Furlong as John Connor and Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator in director James Cameron’s ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day.’

James Cameron is going to be spending most of his future filmmaking time on Pandora, or at least virtually, making the various sequels to ‘Avatar’ and its new follow-up, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, which has recently hit theaters.

But he still has his mind on other franchises that he’s launched or helped along in the years past, including ‘Alita: Battle Angel’. And, if anyone else really wants to touch the subject after the abject failure of ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’, another movie set in the world of Skynet and dangerous technology.

Talking on the ‘Smartless’ podcast, Cameron admitted that he’d at least had discussions about a potential next ‘Terminator’ movie, though it sounds like it’ll have less to do with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s killer cyborg.

“If I were to do another ‘Terminator’ film and maybe try to launch that franchise again, which is in discussion, but nothing has been decided, I would make it much more about the AI side of it than bad robots gone crazy,” Cameron told the hosts.

And he’s also recently been candid about the fate––pun intended––of ‘Dark Fate’, admitting that it had its own issues.

Linda Hamilton in ‘Terminator: Dark Fate.’

The movie, directed by ‘Deadpool’s Tim Miller and for which Cameron helped crank out the story and worked as producer, was not a big success at the box office, though the filmmaker seems happy that it got made at all.

“I think, I’m actually reasonably happy with the film. Tim and I had our battles and we’ve both spoken about that, but the crazy thing is we’re still pals. Which is weird. I liked him before the movie, didn’t like him very much during the movie, and I like him now, and I think he feels the same way,” Cameron told Deadline.

And he’s also open as to why it didn’t work completely. “I think the problem, and I’m going to wear this one, is that I refused to do it without Arnold. Tim didn’t want Arnold, but I said, “Look, I don’t want that. Arnold and I have been friends for 40 years, and I could hear it, and it would go like this: ‘Jim, I can’t believe you’re making a Terminator movie without me.’ ” Cameron laughs. “It just didn’t mean that much to me to do it, but I said, ‘If you guys could see your way clear to bringing Arnold back and then, you know, I’d be happy to be involved.’ ”

But it snowballed from there, according to Cameron… “And then Tim wanted Linda (Hamilton). I think what happened is I think the movie could have survived having Linda in it, I think it could have survived having Arnold in it, but when you put Linda and Arnold in it and then, you know, she’s 60-something, he’s 70-something, all of a sudden it wasn’t your ‘Terminator’ movie, it wasn’t even your dad’s ‘Terminator’ movie, it was your granddad’s ‘Terminator’ movie,” he admits. “And we didn’t see that. We loved it, we thought it was cool, you know, that we were making this sort of direct sequel to a movie that came out in 1991. And young moviegoing audiences weren’t born. They wouldn’t even have been born for another 10 years.”

Director James Cameron for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water.’

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, meanwhile, is doing a little bit better at the box office, though perhaps not with an opening (here in the States at least) as big as it might have been––or that it needs to really earn its expansive budget back.

‘The Way of Water’ opened with $134 million after its first weekend, certainly impressive (in an era of fewer movies seeing big numbers), but below Disney’s expectations. And below Cameron’s own real hopes. The director himself had said before its launch that the movie would “have to be the third or fourth highest-grossing film in history” to break even, and this is certainly not that.

Still, as has been said many times before, no one should count out James Cameron. The movie has still enjoyed the sixth best opening ever for December, the month’s best non-MCU and non- ‘Star Wars’ opening, was 74% ahead of the first ‘Avatar’ ($77 million) and 5.5% ahead of this year’s own box office champ, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ ($127 million).

Internationally the film opened to $301 million, bringing the global weekend total to $435 million. It’s the second biggest global start of the year, right at the tail of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ $442 million global bow.

(L to R): Jake Sully and Neteyam in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Avatar: The Way of Water.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

And it has been swamping cinema takings in places such as the UK, where it debuted at No. 1 with a gargantuan £11.1 million ($13.5 million). In fairness, no other studio dared open a big release against it, and the film faces little major competition in the coming couple of weeks, so it could well hold on and keep earning big bucks, especially if good word of mouth works in its favor.

Reviews for the movie across the spectrum from outright pans to raves, somewhat in keeping with the original movie, which, let’s not forget, went on to become the highest-grossing film of all time, until it was unseated by ‘Avengers: Endgame’, and managed to reclaim the title thanks to re-releases.

Cameron’s latest effectively has the holiday period to itself, at least in terms of major, all-audience releases, so there’s plenty of opportunity ahead for it to scoop up cash like a Pandoran Nalutsa glides through the ocean, hovering up plants and small animals.

With big spectacle and a desire for audiences to see its distinctive, technologically advanced visuals in theaters, expect ‘The Way of Water’ to stay afloat for a while yet. And even if it doesn’t live up to the 2009 movie’s Biggest Movie Ever, it’s far from a flop. Cameron has said he’d let market forces decide if the ‘Avatar’ universe would continue; the fact that he’s still at work on a third (and the others) suggests that his latest effort is being rewarded.

Whatever it ends up titled, the third ‘Avatar’ outing is scheduled for release on December 20th, 2024.

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December 21, 2022
14 Best Sci-Fi Movie Franchises Ranked

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People need their escapism these days. These are the best sci-fi and fantasy franchises of all time, including a couple that blur the line between the two.

14. Blade Runner

The fact that “Blade Runner” qualifies as a franchise now rather than one really beloved sci-fi movie is a pretty neat development. To date, the franchise only consists of two films, a couple animated shorts and a tenuous connection to the “Alien” movies, but here’s hoping it continues to grow.
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13. Godzilla

The “Godzilla” series is both one of the most influential sci-fi franchises of all time and one of the most prolific. This is a series that spans dozens of sequels and all sorts of random spinoffs, with the tone varying between serious contemplation of nuclear age horror to rampant monster-on-monster zaniness. We wish American studios had better success translating that formula, but you can’t argue with the sheer amount of Godzilla goodness on tap.
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12. The Hunger Games

You can pretty much trace the current YA dystopian fiction craze straight back to the “Hunger Games” series. And it’s little wonder it turned out to be such a trend-setter. These four movies offer a captivating look at a world so deranged the wealthy elite make hungry teenagers fight to death for their amusement. The allegory is pretty obvious in this case.
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11. X-Men

The “X-Men” franchise has seen some pretty extreme highs and lows over the course of almost two decades of existence. Fortunately, those highs are enough to make up for everything else. These aren’t just great superhero movies, but terrific sci-fi parables about outcasts banding together to make the world a better place. Here’s hoping that things will only improve as the franchise makes it way to Marvel Studios.
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10. Alien

1979’s “Alien” and its 1986 sequel both rank among the greatest sci-fi movies of all time. One is a claustrophobic sci-fi horror mash-up, and the other is a delightfully enjoyable action romp. Sadly, none of the sequels, prequels, and spinoffs have quite lived up to that standard, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t always eager to spend more time in this universe.
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9. Harry Potter

It’s rare to find a franchise that stays good for even two or three movies, much less eight. But for the most part, the “Harry Potter” series only got better with time. And now that series has spawned a whole new spinoff franchise in the form of “Fantastic Beasts.” Between the two, you have one of the most consistently entertaining fantasy properties in Hollywood.

Here is your guide to watch Harry Potter movies in order.
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8. Mad Max

The “Mad Max” movies remain the gold standard when it comes to post-apocalyptic action. And thanks to “Mad Max: Fury Road,” the franchise has proven itself to be more relevant and daring than ever in the 21st Century. That belated sequel shows that this series doesn’t need to rest on the shoulders of Mel Gibson, or even the Max Rockatansky character at all.
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7. The Lord of the Rings

For decades, many “Lord of the Rings” fanatics considered this franchise to be impossible to adapt to the big screen. But all it took was a crafty team led by director Peter Jackson to do justice to J.R.R. Tolkien’s sweeping saga of men, elves, orcs and Hobbits. The original trilogy ushered in a whole new weave of fantasy and medieval epics. It’s unfortunate that the “Hobbit” prequels were stretched beyond the breaking point, but we’re still eager to see what other directions Hollywood can take this beloved fantasy series in the years to come.
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6. The Planet of the Apes

From the original series to the new, very photo-real reboot, “Apes” is the allegorical-heavy and emotionally-resonate franchise we need and deserve right now.
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5. Terminator

Much like the “Alien” franchise, the “Terminator” series is marked by two amazing movies followed by sequels and spinoffs of varying degrees of quality. But those first two movies are enough to cement this franchise as one of the greatest sci-fi properties of all time. The conflict between man and machine is still as resonant now as it was at the time, as is the central theme of fate vs. free will. We just hope we can get one more good sequel out of Arnold Schwarzenegger before he retires from the series for good.
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4. Back to the Future

There’s a lot to be said for a franchise that knows when to call it quits. “Back to the Future” never overstayed its welcome. The 1985 original is a delightful fusion of science fiction and comedy. Its two sequels further enrich the whirlwind saga of Marty McFly and Doc Brown. And that’s it. Other than an entertaining animated series and a video game continuation, this franchise has been allowed to rest in peace. No remakes or reboots to dilute the appeal of the originals.
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3. Star Trek

TV may be the medium in which “Star Trek” works best, but there have been some darned good Trek movies over the decades. Between “The Wrath of Khan,” “The Voyage Home,” “First Contact” and the recent reboot series, there’s no shortage of sci-fi goodness to be found with this franchise. Even if these movies are notorious for alternating between good and bad sequels, “Star Trek” will always rank among the greats.
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2. The Marvel Cinematic Universe

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The MCU has truly changed the game when it comes to superhero movies. There had certainly been great superhero movies before the MCU came along, but never before had a studio attempted to craft a shared universe on this scale. Marvel Studios has managed to craft a franchsie where super-soldiers, armored billionaires, gods and aliens bump elbows. Most amazingly of all, almost all of the 20-something MCU movies to date have ranged from really good to downright terrific.

Here is your guide to watch Marvel movies in order.
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1. Star Wars

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In the end, could there be any other franchise topping this list? “Star Wars” blurs the lines between sci-fi and fantasy, tapping into our most fundamental myths and archetypes to tell the ultimate story of a heroic few overcoming a terrible evil. The original Trilogy shaped countless childhoods and gave us some of the greatest cinematic moments ever. And while the prequels and sequels have their detractors, they also prove that this is a franchise capable of constantly reshaping itself in order to appeal to new generations. This is a saga that apparently has no end, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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August 17, 2021
New ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Trailer Introduces the World After Judgment Day

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“August 29, 1997 was supposed to be Judgment Day. But I changed the future,” declares Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) in the new trailer for “Terminator: Dark Fate”

That doesn’t impress Mackenzie Davis‘ human-cyborg hybrid. “You may have changed the future, but you didn’t change our fate.” Seems like Skynet will still bring about an apocalypse — unless Sarah and her new ally, with the help of T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) do something about it.

The ass-kicking trio team up to save a young woman (Natalia Reyes), who bears some kind of importance to humankind’s survival, from a dangerous new terminator (Gabriel Luna).

The new trailer features the blend of jaw-dropping action, snappy dialogue, and grim grittiness that made the original “Terminator” and “T2” movies so iconic.

“Terminator: Dark Fate” opens in theaters November 1.

August 30, 2019
Go Behind the Scenes With James Cameron in ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Featurettes

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James Cameron wants everyone to know that “Terminator: Dark Fate” is “a white-knuckle ride.”

The first teaser trailer for the movie dropped earlier today, and now producer/co-writer Cameron is hyping it up in a behind-the-scenes featurette.

“It’s gritty, it’s fast, it’s intense,” he says of what is being described as a direct sequel to his 1991 film “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.”

The featurette focuses heavily on the return of Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor. It also includes commentary from director Tim Miller and stars Arnold Schwarznegger and Natalia Reyes. And There’s some tantalizing footage of Mackenzie Davis filming action-heavy setpieces.

Many questions remain — why does Davis’ cyborg think she’s human? What is the exact nature of the new terminator played by Gabriel Luna? Why is Reyes’ character so special? And where is John Connor in all of this?

“Terminator: Dark Fate” opens in theaters November 1.

May 23, 2019
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Teaser Trailer Reunites Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Save the World Again

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Sarah Connor is here to save the world. Again.

The teaser trailer for “Terminator: Dark Fate” brings back Linda Hamilton as the badass fighter in what is essentially a sequel to 1991’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.”

Also returning is Arnold Schwarzenegger as T-800, whom Sarah turns to help a mysterious cyborg from the future (Mackenzie Davis) and her young companion (Natalia Reyes). Together, they face a dangerous new terminator (Gabriel Luna).

Since this is considered a direct sequel of “Judgment Day,” all of the intervening movies made since 1991 are ignored: “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,” “Terminator Salvation,” and “Terminator Genisys.”

James Cameron is back on board as a producer and wrote the story treatment. Tim Miller (“Deadpool”) directs.

“Terminator: Dark Fate” opens in theaters November 1.

May 23, 2019
13 Things You Never Knew About ‘Terminator Salvation’ on its 10th Anniversary

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When it first hit theaters, “Terminator Salvation” provided a grim view of humanity’s future. Now that the movie has been out for ten years, it instead showcases a past that never came to be. That’s the funny thing about this time travel-obsessed franchise. Celebrate the tenth anniversary of this reboot with some interesting facts you might not know about the making of “Terminator Salvation.”

1. While he wasn’t directly involved with the reboot, James Cameron consulted with director McG about “Salvation,” recommending both actor Sam Worthington and art director Martin Laing.

2. The plot was much different in earlier drafts of the screenplay, with John Connor himself not appearing until late in the film. Christian Bale was initially approached to play Marcus Wright, but after he expressed more interest in the John Connor role, the story was altered to focus more heavily on him.

3. “Salvation” proved to be the final film legendary special effects artist Stan Winston worked on before his death in 2008.

4. According to Bale, “The Dark Knight” co-writer Jonathan Nolan was called in to significantly rework the script. Unfortunately, because of the 2007 WGA strike, most of Nolan’s ideas never made it into the final version.

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5. This is the only “Terminator” movie not to feature Arnold Schwarzenegger as the iconic T-800. Schwarzengger’s likeness was digitally recreated for the T-800’s debut scene, but Schwarzenegger himself (then serving as governor of California) declined to participate in the film.

6. Salvation is also the first “Terminator” movie to not use time travel as a plot device and the first to feature John Connor and his father Kyle Reese in the same scene together.

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7. There’s a reason Michael Ironside’s character General Ashdown never sits down in the movie. Ironside broke several vertebrae in an accident shortly before filming and was in intense pain.

8. While the audio recordings of Sarah Connor feature the same dialogue from the original “The Terminator,” the recordings themselves were done specifically for “Salvation.” Linda Hamilton re-recorded the lines in an uncredited cameo role.

9. “Salvation” was intended to serve as the start of a new trilogy of “Terminator” movies. However, those plans were cut short after The Halcyon Company filed for bankruptcy and the franchise rights were sold to Pacificor.

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10. At the time of release, “Salvation” was the most expensive independently financed film ever released, with a budget of nearly $200 million.

11. A leaked early draft of the screenplay featured a very different ending. Rather than Marcus sacrificing his life and giving John his cybernetic heart, that version ended with John dying and the Resistance transplanting his skin onto Marcus’ body, allowing Marcus to trick the world into believing the leader of the Resistance is still alive.

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12. In response to that leak, McG revealed an even darker alternate ending that very nearly wound up in the final version. This version of the movie ended with John’s body being taken over by Skynet after his heart transplant, forcing him to murder his fellow Resistance members.

13. Though “Salvation” never got any film sequels, its story was expanded upon in several comic books, novels and even an animated web series. Most notably, the comic book series “Terminator Salvation: The Final Battle” serves as a direct sequel to the movie.
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‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Photos Show Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton Back in Action

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton are back as their iconic characters in new photos giving fans a first look at “Terminator: Dark Fate.”

They reprise their roles as the T-800 and Sarah Connor in a direct sequel to 1991’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” The events of other sequels — “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,” “Terminator: Salvation” and “Terminator: Genisys” — will be ignored.

Very little is known about the plot of the movie, but director Tim Miller (“Deadpool”) told IGN he focused on the characters and their relationships with each other.

“The fact that Linda came back makes this particular ‘Terminator’ fresh, this story could only continue with her in the role of Sarah Conner. That’s the most important thing for me,” he said.

“Linda reinvented this character in a way that both honors who she was before and brings something new to the role.”

Images below feature Schwarzenegger, Hamilton, and newcomers Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna, and Diego Boneta. “Terminator: Dark Fate” opens in theaters November 1.

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April 4, 2019