James Cameron

James Cameron

James Cameron Quick Links

News Pictures Video Film Quotes RSS

Biography

James Cameron (born 16.8.1954) James Cameron is a Canadian Oscar-winning film director, editor, screenwriter and producer.

Childhood: James Cameron was born to Shirley and Philip Cameron in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada. His mother was a nurse and an artist; his father was an electrical engineer.

After attending Stamford Collegiate in Niagara Falls, Cameron's family moved to Brea, California. He studied physics and English at Fullerton College and would visit the film archive at the University of Southern California.

Film Career: James Cameron taught himself how to operate cameras by dismantling. At an early stage, he was interested in combining science and film. He started out by working as a miniature model maker at Roger Corman Studios. In 1980, he worked as art director on Battle Beyond the Stars. The following year, he worked on the special effects for John Carpenter's Escape From New York, starring Kurt Russell and Isaac Hayes. He also worked as production designer on Galaxy of Terror and design consultant on Android.

1984 was a turning point in James Cameron's career, as The Terminator was released. Initially, he struggled to find a production company to support a first-time director, until he contacted Hemdale Pictures. Arnold Schwarzenegger was cast in the lead role and the film went on to become a global hit.

James Cameron then wrote the screenplay to Rambo: First Blood Part II. The screenplay was eventually re-written by Sylvester Stallone, who stars in the film's title role.

In 1979, James Cameron started working on the sequel to Ridley Scott's Alien, starring Sigourney Weaver. The sequel, entitled Aliens. Despite resistance from many members of the crew and cast, the film went on to be a huge success, winning two Oscars and a number of further nominations.

Cameron then went on to write the screenplay for The Abyss, which starred Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Michael Biehn.

The follow-up to Terminator, Terminator 2 was released in 1991, with Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger reprising their roles. The film used groundbreaking special effects and was another huge success, winning four Oscars.

With True Lies, Schwarzenegger and Cameron were reunited once more, with Jamie Lee Curtis playing the role of Schwarzenegger's on-screen wife. Tom Arnold played the role of Schwarzenegger's sidekick.

1997 became another pivotal year for James Cameron, with the release of Titanic. The film starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Billy Zane. Titanic held the title of the biggest-grossing film of all time, until Cameron beat his own record with the release of 2010's Avatar.

Cameron went on to create the Dark Angel series, starring Jessica Alba and Charles H. Eglee.

In 2007, James Cameron, along with Simcha Jacobovici, made a documentary about the unearthing of the Talpiot Tomb, entitled The Lost Tomb of Jesus.

Avatar was released in December 2009 and comprised almost entirely of CGI footage. The film was shown in 3D in cinemas around the world - the first film of its kind to compel cinemas to install 3D projectors. Avatar immediately overtook Titanic as the highest-grossing film of all time. The film featured the voices and likenesses of Sigourney Weaver, Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Michelle Rodriguez.



Biography by Contactmusic.com

Linda Hamilton Looks Badass In First Image From James Cameron's 'Terminator' Sequel


Linda Hamilton James Cameron Terminator

After the rather meagre success of 2015's 'Terminator Genisys', it does seem rather a courageous move to launch yet another sequel so soon in its wake. But the forthcoming sixth installment actually looks promising, and the very first image from the production has just been unveiled by Paramount.

Linda Hamilton at Comic ConLinda Hamilton at Comic Con

Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning to the cast as the lead cybernetic organism, though if 'Terminator Genisys' is anything to go by that doesn't necessarily mean it's going to be as good is the original, but the fact that Linda Hamilton is back as Sarah Connor is super exciting. 

Continue reading: Linda Hamilton Looks Badass In First Image From James Cameron's 'Terminator' Sequel

James Cameron Is Ready For Superhero Movies To Disappear


James Cameron

Superhero movies show no sign of slowing down. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most successful franchises of all time, and whilst the current phase of Marvel films are coming to an end in the next couple of years, a whole new selection will come to life following its conclusion. 

James Cameron says there are James Cameron says there are "other stories" to be told

Whilst the unofficially-titled DC Extended Universe doesn't do quite as well as the MCU, it still smashes in the box office and brings in some big bucks. Superhero films have a big hold on the world of movies, and that's something director James Cameron has noticed.

Continue reading: James Cameron Is Ready For Superhero Movies To Disappear

James Cameron Finally Reveals Why There Wasn't Room For Two On The 'Titanic' Door


James Cameron Leonardo Dicaprio Kate Winslet

It’s been 20 years since Titanic hit theatres - which means fans have had two decades to be mad at James Cameron over Jack’s death.

And to celebrate the movie’s anniversary, the director sat down with Vanity Fair where he tried (and failed) to make us all get over Jack's death once and for all.

During the interview Cameron was straight-up asked: “why doesn’t Rose make room for Jack on the door?” But, warning, his answer is a little unsatisfying.

Continue reading: James Cameron Finally Reveals Why There Wasn't Room For Two On The 'Titanic' Door

Kate Winslet Reportedly Reuniting With James Cameron For 'Avatar' Sequels


Kate Winslet James Cameron

Kate Winslet has seemingly reversed her long-standing resolution never to work with James Cameron again, having reportedly signed up to feature in the director’s forthcoming sequels to blockbuster Avatar.

Cameron himself, who directed Winslet in her breakout role in Titanic two decades ago in what the actress described as an “ordeal”, told movie industry trade mag Deadline this week that she had signed on to play the role of a mysterious new character called Ronal in the movies.

“Kate and I have been looking for something to do together for 20 years, since our collaboration on Titanic, which was one of the most rewarding of my career,” Cameron was quoted as saying on Wednesday (October 4th). “I can't wait to see her bring the character of Ronal to life.”

Continue reading: Kate Winslet Reportedly Reuniting With James Cameron For 'Avatar' Sequels

Lynda Carter Slams James Cameron's Comments On 'Wonder Woman'


Lynda Carter James Cameron

Following his comments about Wonder Woman last month, Hollywood director James Cameron has doubled down on his stance on the film’s feminist ethos – only to draw the ire of Lynda Carter, the original TV Wonder Woman.

Last month, Cameron described Patty Jenkins’ recent Wonder Woman blockbuster as “self-congratulatory back-patting” in an interview with The Guardian. A month on, in a new chat with The Hollywood Reporter, he dug in on his stance.

In response, Lynda Carter, who portrayed Wonder Woman on the ABC and CBS series’ from 1975 to 1979, took to social media to defend Jenkins and Gal Gadot (who played the superhero in the film).

Continue reading: Lynda Carter Slams James Cameron's Comments On 'Wonder Woman'

Linda Hamilton Set To Return To 'The Terminator' Franchise For Sixth Film


Linda Hamilton James Cameron

The Terminator film franchise is set to welcome back a familiar face, after actress Linda Hamilton signed up for the upcoming sixth instalment this week – 26 years after she last appeared in the movies.

According to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday (September 20th), returning film director James Cameron made the announcement at a private event earlier this week to honour the franchise.

Cameron, who directed both the 1984 original movie and the 1991 sequel Judgement Day, claimed that he was reuniting the franchise’s two original stars, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Hamilton, in an effort to change the perception of gender roles in action movies.

Continue reading: Linda Hamilton Set To Return To 'The Terminator' Franchise For Sixth Film

Patty Jenkins Hits Back At James Cameron's 'Wonder Woman' Criticisms


Patty Jenkins James Cameron

Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins has hit back at fellow filmmaker James Cameron’s criticisms of the movie, claiming that he has an “inability to understand what Wonder Woman is or stands for.”

Cameron, behind massive blockbusters like Titanic and Avatar, said in an interview via The Guardian on Friday (August 25th) that Jenkins’ depiction of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman was a “step backwards” and that the reaction to it from the film industry was just “self-congratulatory back-patting”.

“She’s an objectified icon, and it’s just male Hollywood doing the same old thing! I’m not saying I didn’t like the movie but, to me, it’s a step backwards,” he said, then pointing to his own Terminator film for a better example of what he meant.

Continue reading: Patty Jenkins Hits Back At James Cameron's 'Wonder Woman' Criticisms

James Cameron - Premiere of Broad Green Pictures' 'The Dark Horse' at The Theatre at Ace Hotel - Arrivals at The Theatre at Ace Hotel - Los Angeles, California, United States - Wednesday 30th March 2016

James Cameron

Disney Parks Announce New 'Star Wars', 'Toy Story' And 'Avatar' Themed Attractions


Disney Star Wars James Cameron Harrison Ford Tom Hanks

At the Disney D23 EXPO on Saturday, Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced some exciting plans for new attractions at the Disney theme parks in Orlando, Florida and Anaheim, California. Star Wars, Toy Story and Avatar will all be getting their own new themed attractions, representing a shift away from the traditional Walt Disney characters.

Star WarsDisney Parks is adding more Star Wars based attractions.

Star Wars land, which will come to both Disney Word and Disney Land, will be the ‘the largest single land expansions either of those parks have ever had," Scott Trowbridge, the Imagineering executive overseeing the project told fans at D23. The area will replace Disneyland's current Big Thunder Ranch in Frontierland and open up nearby ‘backstage’ areas. Work on the land is expected to commence sometime in 2017.

Continue reading: Disney Parks Announce New 'Star Wars', 'Toy Story' And 'Avatar' Themed Attractions

'Terminator: Genisys' Gets Arnold Schwarzenegger Back In Shape


Arnold Schwarzenegger James Cameron

Arnold Schwarzenegger has made a whole career on three words first uttered in 1984's The Terminator: "I'll be back." So it's hardly surprising that he's returned to his iconic signature role in this summer's Terminator Genisys.

Arnold Schwarzenegger in 'Terminator: Genisys'Arnold Schwarzenegger felt young after getting into shape for 'Genisys'

"Well, I always said that I would do another Terminator if the story is great," he says. "We saw the original come out, and James Cameron outdid himself with the sequel. Since then, we've been trying to outdo that, not always successfully, but there is always the attempt. This time I think we've done an extraordinary job."

Continue reading: 'Terminator: Genisys' Gets Arnold Schwarzenegger Back In Shape

Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets Nostalgic As He Reflects On 'Terminator: Genisys'


Arnold Schwarzenegger James Cameron Alan Taylor

The eagerly awaited 'Terminator: Genisys' is finally imminent, and all fans of the original 1984 movie are likely to be happy with the results. Arnold Schwarzenegger opens up about how this new instalment combined elements of old and new to tell this alternative story.

Arnold Schwarzenegger in 'Terminator: Genisys'Arnold Schwarzenegger is glad to be back

'Terminator: Genisys' is arguably one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. While initially it seemed like a sequel verging on the out-dated and maybe a little cringe-worthy, the authentic adherence to the first film (but with an unexpected twist) really seemed to get everyone excited. Here we see Kyle Reese transported into the past in a bid to protect Sarah Connor, but finds she's already being protected - by the double of the very adversary he was sent to fight.

Continue reading: Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets Nostalgic As He Reflects On 'Terminator: Genisys'

Andrew Lincoln, Gale Anne Hurd, Leron Gubler and James Cameron - Andrew Lincoln, Gale Anne Hurd, Leron Gubler, James Cameron Wednesday 3rd October 2012 Gale Anne Hurd honored on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Andrew Lincoln, Gale Anne Hurd, Leron Gubler and James Cameron

James Cameron, Suzy Amis and Royal Albert Hall - James Cameron and wife Suzy Amis Cameron Tuesday 27th March 2012 Titanic 3D World Premiere held at the Royal Albert Hall- Arrivals

James Cameron, Suzy Amis and Royal Albert Hall

Suzy Amis and James Cameron - Suzy Amis and James Cameron Sunday 7th March 2010 at Academy Of Motion Pictures And Sciences Hollywood, California

Suzy Amis and James Cameron
James Cameron

James Cameron Quick Links

News Pictures Video Film Quotes RSS

James Cameron

Date of birth

16th August, 1954

Occupation

Filmmaker

Sex

Male

Height

1.87




James Cameron Movies

Terminator 2: Judgment Day Clips Trailer

Terminator 2: Judgment Day Clips Trailer

Terminator 2: Judgment Day was one of the best movies of the 90's and even...

Terminator Genisys - James Cameron Featurette Trailer

Terminator Genisys - James Cameron Featurette Trailer

James Cameron directed the first 'Terminator' film in 1984 and the subsequent 'Judgment Day' sequel...

Titanic (1997) Movie Review

Titanic (1997) Movie Review

So here I am, newly engaged, and the subject of honeymoons comes up. I...

Advertisement
Artists
Actors
    Filmmakers
      Artists
      Bands
        Musicians
          Artists
          Celebrities
             
              Artists
              Interviews