James Cameron’s *Avatar: Fire and Ash* Home Release Details Revealed
James Cameron’s ability to helm billion-dollar movies, invent franchises, explore the ocean depths and envision expansive worlds is well-documented. He co-wrote, directed, produced, and edited Avatar: Fire and Ash, and even operated the camera at times.
An exclusive clip from the upcoming home release of Avatar: Fire and Ash is set to be released digitally on March 31, with a physical media release (4K UHD, standard and 3D Blu-ray, and DVD) following on May 19. The clip showcases Cameron’s hands-on approach to filmmaking.
Special Features Included in the Home Release
The home release will include a wealth of special features, offering a behind-the-scenes seem at the making of the film:
- English Family Audio Track: An edited version with objectionable language removed.
- Igniting the Flame: The Making of Avatar: Fire and Ash: A series of featurettes exploring the film’s creation, including:
- Writing the Sequels: Details the collaborative writing process for the Avatar sequels.
- Pandoran Design: Focuses on the design of the Wind Traders and Ash People clans and their environment.
- RDA Design: Showcases the sets of Bridgehead and the RDA facilities.
- The Women of Pandora: A deeper look at the Na’vi warriors and the actresses portraying them.
- Varang and the Mangkwan: Explores the character of Varang and the Mangkwan tribe, including Oona Chaplin’s performance.
- Capturing Performance: Highlights the performance capture process used to bring the characters to life.
- Stunts: Features the stunt team’s operate on the film’s action sequences.
- Editing and Virtual Camera: Details the editorial process and the use of virtual camera technology.
- WET FX: Showcases the visual effects work by Weta FX.
- ILM: Highlights the contributions of Industrial Light & Magic to key scenes.
- Score: Features composer Simon Franglen and Miley Cyrus discussing the film’s score and the song “Dream As One.”
- The Art and Impact of 3D: James Cameron discusses the importance of 3D in the Avatar films.
- Home in New Zealand: Highlights the film’s production in New Zealand.
- Jon Landau Tribute: A tribute to the late producer Jon Landau.
- RDA Orientation: Interactive tutorial videos on Na’vi language and Pandoran intelligence.
- Na’vi 101: A Na’vi language orientation.
- Pandora Intelligence Brief: An RDA briefing on the clans and biomes of Pandora.
- Marketing Materials & Music Video
- “Dream as One” Music Video: Miley Cyrus’s music video for the complete-title song.
- Theatrical Trailer 1: The first theatrical trailer.
- Theatrical Trailer 2: The second theatrical trailer.
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