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WELCOME TO AVATAR MOVIE ZONE!
Since opening our doors January 2008, AMZ has been archiving Avatar goods dating as far back as 1996. Explore 732 AMZ PAGES of Avatar, James Cameron, and other related topics.
With over 1,500 Avatar articles, editorials, interviews, reviews, biographies and over 2,000 images and video, there is simply no site on the web that even comes close to the massive amount of Avatar goods offered at AMZ.
And rest assure we will be here for the upcoming DVD, the Avatar Novel, and sequels as your daily Avatar movie source.
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Off the heels of Avatar's huge success, talk of a sequel is circulating the web. So it's time to fire up a new section dedicated to the potential of Avatar 2.
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Learn Na'vi From Paul Frommer
The Na'vi language comes strictly from one true source - James Cameron and Paul Frommer. This section focuses on the Na'vi Language Grammar Sketch from the man himself, Paul Frommer. Also includes articles/interviews on the Na'vi language and a Na'vi to English Javascript translator.
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AMZ's Virtual Tour of Pandora
This new site feature (still in progress) is a virtual tour of Pandora with Dr. Grace Augustine as your guide to learn about the creatures of Pandora.
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All about Avatar's box office and other 3D movie leaders.
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To get a feel of the top notch artistic talent that James Cameron has gathered for Avatar, explore AMZ's showcase of the incredible artists who have contributed to the science-fiction epic.
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The Golden Age of 3D
From the world's first 3D feature film, The Power of Love, to Andy Warhol's Frankenstein 3D, AMZ looks at vintage 3D films from the 20's to the 70's.
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3D Theaters Directory
An interactive map of 3D theaters worldwide. Also includes some regional cinema news.
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Avatar Fun Stuff
We provided a fun page of Avatar related games and puzzles for the younger audience or the young at heart.
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Stan Winston Tribute - AMZ provides this permanent tribute to the premiere special effects master Stan Winston.
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The Official Avatar Movie Site
Click the image above for James Cameron's Avatar official site. Click here for a list of official sites.
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Exploring James Cameron's film universe beyond Avatar, our Living Film Legend section has opened the doors for our T2: Judgment Day showcase. Like Avatar, T2 was another milestone film for James Cameron. Gathering a crew of talented artists to bring the liquid metal T-1000 killing machine to life, Cameron set new watermarks in the cinema industry for other filmmakers to reach for . . . . .
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This permanent tribute honors Stan Winston, a pioneer in special effects and contributor to landmark films such as Aliens, T2: Judgement Day, Jurassic Park, and more. Stan is only the second special effects artist to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Stars and one of the founders of visual effects companies Digital Domain, Stan Winston Digital and Stan Winston studios . . . . .
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Hop in an AMP suit to help the Na'vi gun down the RDA's air armada or take the role of an RDA spy to explore a Pandora cave inhabited by Na'vi warriors. AMZ's Fun Stuff section has several online games for you to explore including Neytiri Says, The Parker Test, The Avatar Scrambled Image, RDA Computer, The Avatar Image Pairs Match Game, and more . . . . .
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AMZ conducted a poll from February to March 2010 asking AMZ visitors to vote for their favorite Avatar Scene. It was a tight race between four key scenes, but the one that edged out . . . 'THE IKRAN TAMING SCENE.' From the launch of the poll, this scene and 'The Gathering of the Clans' took turns in the lead. Also, 'Neytiri holding Jake's human body' and . . . . .
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Available at AMZ's Avatar Color Prints Shop, you can order high quality Avatar lobby cards and prints with dozens to choose from, including fan favorites of Jake and Neytiri. Photos are carefully packaged in heavy-duty cardboard reinforced envelopes in order to guard against damage . . . . .
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We have added nearly hundred Avatar posters of different sizes and formats you can order online thru the AMZ Avatar Poster Shop. Besides U.S. posters, the choices available include many regional branded posters such as French, Swiss, Australian, Hungarian, Spanish, Korean, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, German, and many more. Both portrait and landscape formats are available . . . . .
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Looking at the list of veteran film artists for Avatar is like reading an all star line up of elite concept artists. The Art of Avatar, the companion book to this epic 3-D action adventure, explores the developmental and conceptual art used by the creative team to create the original world of Avatar. Check out the latest additions we have added to the gallery, where you can also order the book . . . . .
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Avatar's box office performance became such a sensation, we dedicated a section for it. Besides claiming the number one box office gross worldwide record, Avatar is the first movie to break the two billion dollar barrier. This AMZ feature highlights the the accomplishments by the numbers along with archived articles analyzing the progress of Avatar's box office march to the top . . . . .
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Check out AMZ's gallery showcase of Avatar Creature Designer Neville Page, a highlight of his Avatar concept art and personal works. Neville has contributed to a number of major film productions such as Star Trek, Watchmen, Cloverfield, and the upcoming Piranha 3-D . . . . .
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In the same vein as AMZ's Virtual Tour of Pandora to explore the creatures, we have a new virtual tour for you - The Colonel's Tour of Duty: Weapons, Craft, and Operations Detail. With this tour you will learn about the RDA side of Avatar as you explore the military and mining production functions of Hell's Gate . . . . .
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It's simply not a movie fansite without trivia and FAQ. Check our trivia section for continuous growing tidbits on Avatar trivia. Also featured is archive trivia on Avatar Day, memorable quotes, several FAQ answered by AMZ members, and a James Cameron - Sigourney Weaver - Arnold Schwarzenegger trivia round up . . . . .
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Rake your fingers thru all the gold Avatar has won so far. Our Reviews and Awards section highlights articles on the awards and nominations Avatar has received (with 29 awards won already) and a chart detailing the award groups, award categories, and the final or pending results . . . . .
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Residing in our 3D Technology section, keep tabs on the pulse of 3D cinema trends and predictions. New and archived articles highlight the emergence of Avatar as the leader in a new era of theater entertainment. Explore the archives to learn how 3D made its rise in the cinema footprint along with articles specifically focused on Avatar and the technology surrounding it . . . . .
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We sampled ten popular online top sci-fi film polls to determine AMZ's Top Ten Sci-Fi Films of All Time. Based on their average ranking per poll, each film was measured how well it fared in the lists in the sidebar on the lower left. Only films that appear in at least seven of the ten polls were measured . . . . .
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We have reserved you a room at the Four Seasons Pandora Resort, there, you can begin the tour of Pandora learning about it's amazing creatures with Dr. Grace Augustine as your jungle guide. After you have completed the tour, you can explore the Hotel Lobby's Pandora Terrarium, a long hall of enormous glass tanks filled with Pandora plant life . . . . .
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AMZ showcases over 250 Avatar the Game images and video including screen captures, official images, The Developer's Diaries series videos, the Avatar the Game trailer, game demo videos, concept art, WII images, and more. Expand your exploration of Planet Pandora thru the visuals of the game . . . . .
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Besides featuring our exclusive with best selling author Abdul Ahad who offers his analysis of the science of Avatar, this AMZ section highlights other aspects on the science and technology of James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, including Pandora Botany, Na'vi Xenology, The Alpha Centauri System, and more . . . . .
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From Gentle Giant, created from the film's actual 3-D models and cast in high-quality polystone, no detail was overlooked in this marvelous sculpture and the strictly limited edition collectible comes numbered, complete with a matching certificate of authenticity. If this doesn't take you back to Pandora, nothing will! . . . . .
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Pandora's Na'vi are considered by many the star characters of Avatar and the artist who designed the Na'vi - Avatar's Lead Character Designer Jordu Schell. His talent as a designer and sculptor is world renowned, and his credits include 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian', '300', 'Hellboy', and many more . . . . .
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Wayne Barlowe is an author and illustrator who has created images for books, film and galleries. After attending Cooper Union, he executed hundreds of paperback covers for all of the major publishers as well as illustrations for LIFE, TIME and NEWSWEEK . . . . .
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Meet the Artist Who Designed the Na'vi
AMZ talks with Avatar's Lead Character Designer JORDU SCHELL
Pandora's Na'vi are considered by many the star characters of Avatar and we had the fortunate opportunity to speak by phone with the artist who designed the Na'vi, Avatar's Lead Character Designer Jordu Schell!
His talent as a designer and sculptor is world renowned, and his credits include 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian', '300', 'Hellboy', and many more.
Besides his film industry accomplishments, Jordu also heads Schell Studio and has taught around the world at some of the most prestigious companies in the industry.
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The Living Film Legend section is our comprehensive James Cameron online dedication. Cameron news, interviews, biography, and more. Also be sure to click on the LFL main page to vote for your favorite James Cameron movie.
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3D & Cinema Trends
Is Digital 3D here to stay? Will IMAX eventually replace the standard silver screen? Here's a collection of articles following cinema trends and predictions.
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3D/Cinema Processes
Explore the systems and processes to create Avatar and other movies such as 3D platforms, motion capture, and other related topics.
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3D & Cinema Software
From Lightstorm's use of Aspera software for Avatar to Maxon's Cinema 4D, this section highlights the software applications for the film industry.
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3D & Cinema Hardware
Articles include the Virtual Camera used while filming Avatar, 3D projectors, the Pace Fusion Camera, 3D glasses, and more.
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3D/Cinema Shows/Events
Avatar has had a significant presence at the major shows and events past and present including CES, ShoWest, Comic-Con, and others.
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Visual Effects Companies
Take a look at the companies that produce the magic for films like Avatar and others. Weta Digital, Imageworks, Framestore, Digital Domain, and more.
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Besides featuring our Avatar Dev Blog Exclusive on Abel Ryder, AMZ offers a variety of goods on Ubisoft's Avatar the game. We have been following Ubisoft's Avatar the Game news since January of 2009. Read what's new on the game and explore archive news, interviews, and reviews.
When it comes to Avatar the Game official images, HD screen shots, magazine pictorials, game box covers, videos, and more - we have collected them all!
In AMZ's Gaming Shop, you can order Avatar the Game in any platform along with other Ubisoft popular games such as Assassin's Creed II.
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