Avatar: The Way of Water: Another 13 Year Carnival!
Avatar: The Way of Water: Another 13 Year Carnival!
Recently, Avatar has been the most exciting news in the film and television industry.
This' excitement 'consists of two parts. First, on October 21, a Chinese new word preview was released, and it was announced that it would be filed in Taiwan, China Province of China on December 16 to synchronize with North America.
Secondly, it had already announced a 190 minute film length when it was finalized in North America. That's right, the total duration of the film is three hours and ten minutes, almost half an hour longer than the North American premiere.
90 minutes, three hours. I'm sure many viewers would think that the last movie of this length was' Avengers: Endgame ', but it's actually completely different. Compared to popcorn movies like The Avengers, Avatar is worth waiting for 13 years.
But whether it will be introduced into mainland China still needs to wait for some time.
What are the new surprises of the trailer for 'The Way of Water' that Cameron has been 'pigeon' for so long? What kind of memories will it bring us? Let's have a good meal today.
（1） Use a magnifying glass to watch the trailer video
When it comes to Avatar, we cannot help but think of its unparalleled visual effects. Not only was it untimely, but last year's domestic re release also created another highlight moment: it took a day and a half to return to the global box office champion, with a box office of over 130 million in 3 days and over 1.7 billion in 24 days; The trailer for Avatar 2 was released online and received 148.6 million views worldwide within 24 hours.
It seems unnecessary to deliberately promote. As long as it has news, it must attract the attention of global audiences.
It's been too long. Is that why the first film was re released last year? Let's remember the story about the first one.
Returning to the main topic, the story of "Avatar 2" was already deduced by netizens when it was first announced. When you open Douban, you will find many comments from netizens, praying that they can watch the movie in sync with North America, but more of it is about deduction and imagination of the plot.
The second part occurs a few years after the first part. Although humans have been driven out of Pandora, the exploration of its resources has not stopped. Now, humanity is returning once again, attempting to eliminate the Na'vi people. Jack's son "Spider" was actually an abandoned baby left by humans at Pandora's base, but he was too young to return to Earth, so he was adopted by Jack and Nathalie.
When talking about the character of 'Spider', the producer said, 'Jack accepted him, but Neytiri always saw him as one of the people who destroyed her home and killed her father.'
At the beginning of the trailer, Jack Natalie and their Nami family explore Pandora's forest. This familiar opening directly brings a sense of 'nostalgia' to the audience. Moreover, in some early stills released by character actors, it is not difficult to find that Pandora has undergone significant changes, not only jumping from the mountains to the sea, but also some well-known characters have become different from before.
In the plot of this movie, the new Nami tribe is referred to as the "Maetkena", which is the new home of the Sally family forced to flee the rainforest. Humans have not given up on Pandora and are still focused on acquiring unique and rare resources; The forecast also shows a sea battle with intense clashes between two tribes. It is speculated that the likelihood of Met Cajina people possessing weapons (or establishing contact with living beings) is very low.
Some netizens have analyzed that "Avatar" is a space drama with strong setting, and audiences need some understanding to immerse themselves in it. Moreover, the second part is 13 years apart from the first part, and audiences have a vague impression of the main characters and details of the worldview.
On this basis, he had the courage to extend the film's length to three hours, and only director Cameron could be so confident in his work. And to ensure immersion, Avatar 2 also uses 4K/3D/high frame rate (up to 120 frames per second) shooting.
（2） Underwater World
Perhaps before the trailer was released, we also heard a lot of 'gossip':
Avatar 2 was filmed using a combination of live action, on-site capture, and CG technology, with the live action filmed in the Mariana Trench. In order to ensure perfect motion capture, Cameron stated that no scuba (portable underwater breathing apparatus) was used throughout the entire filming process.
In order to freely dive and complete underwater scenes, the actors were arranged to receive professional training and even obtained diving permits.
From the perspective of the plot theme, the transition from tropical rainforest to coral reefs is very successful and perfect. Because coral reefs are known as marine rainforests, a large amount of life has been discovered in coral reef environments. However, like tropical rainforests, coral reefs on Earth are threatened by pollution, climate change, destructive fishing methods, and diseases.
Cameron has once again reshaped 3D technology through underwater filming: water affects weight and reflects light unevenly, making it very difficult to shoot 3D lenses underwater. However, Cameron has innovated new technologies that are likely to become mainstream after this blockbuster.
One of the shots also shows a marine creature resembling a great lion dragon - "Toruk", which is considered the most terrifying beast - only the legendary leader of the Na'vi people claims to possess this creature.
The slogan of 'The Way of Water' is' This home is our fortress. 'It is not difficult to understand that' The Way of Water 'heralds a change in the living environment, while the slogan implies that the sequel is changing its form. If the first avatar is about tribal unity, then the new avatar will focus on a family: they must unite to face a hostile world.
I remember when I watched 'Avatar' during its re release last year, I had to wear contact lenses in order to better appreciate its 3D visual effects. Even now, it is still at the top level of 'science fiction aesthetics'.
When it comes to the 3D effects of Avatar, we have to go back to 2009. At that time, Avatar was the driving force behind the construction of 3D cinema screens. As the first imported 3D movie in IMAX format, "Avatar" had only 22 IMAX screens in China at the time of its release. By the time Avatar was re released in 2021, there were already over 700 IMAX cinemas in China.
And just last year, when "Avatar" was re released, Cameron also sent greetings to Chinese audiences from the set of "Avatar 2" in New Zealand. He said: The sequel will continue to develop Pandora, with significant improvements in visual effects. The characters look more real, just like real people. The sequel will be the best 3D viewing experience.
So I saw the most beautiful underwater world in the trailer, and the feeling of breathing in the picture made me have to pray: China must introduce it!
（3） Conclusion
In fact, many netizens are discussing the three hour length of a movie, and our director Kashen has long anticipated this kind of discussion, and his answer is also hilarious: "I don't want to hear those who can sit down and watch an eight hour movie complain about the long time. I know film reviews will definitely say this: 'These three hour movies are too painful'; it's time for a major social model change. You can stand up and go to the bathroom (while watching a movie)
Kashiwagi also talked about why it took 13 years for the second movie to meet the audience, mainly because script creation took time: "When I sat down with the screenwriter to start writing Avatar 2, I said that unless I figured out why the first movie was a box office hit, we didn't have to rush to finish the second one. We had to crack the box office code
In my opinion, many people like Avatar because the script is a part of it, and the visuals are the most important factor: because it has become a groundbreaking work.
Its wonder lies in the perfect match between technology and imagination, while the text is meticulous and logical, even involving discussions on serious issues such as imperialism and ecology
Director Cameron said, "All movies play a role on different levels, the surface level being the character, the contradictions, and the solutions; the second level being the theme; but Avatar has a third level, which is the subconscious. I once spent a year writing a sequel script, but after reading it, I felt like I hadn't reached the third level, so I threw the script into the trash can
I was fortunate enough to see the 20 minute content of the second part on foreign media. Although their evaluations did not rise to many rating platforms, it is enough to see the stunning impact brought by this part:
Avatar 2: The Way of Water is as magical as I expected. Immersive visual effects, dynamic display of bubbles, and a series of gorgeous encounters with space whales
I think this must be an unforgettable carnival.
Does Avatar 2 still have that flavor after more than 3 hours?
Water is the way to connect everything... "On the evening of November 2nd, the official Weibo account of 20th Century Pictures released a new poster and trailer for" Avatar 2 ", showcasing the water world of Blue Pandora to everyone. As a sequel to Avatar that has caused a global viewing boom, Avatar 2 has received much attention since its filming began in 2017. Especially after the official announcement last month that the total length of the film exceeded 3 hours, making it the second longest movie in the world, Avatar 2 reached a new peak and made the audience even more curious. Avatar, which took 13 years to produce and 5 years to complete, has returned from its first installment.
First release of Chinese poster
On the evening of November 2nd, a 2-minute and 27 second trailer instantly made Avatar 2, which released more new scenes, the focus. It is worth noting that this is also the first time the film has released a Chinese poster, which has once again sparked heated discussions among domestic audiences.
According to Weibo platform, as of 11:30 am on November 3rd, the topic "Avatar 2 Official Announcement Information" has been read more than 5 million times, and the cumulative reading of the topic "Avatar 2" has also reached 170 million times.
According to the information released by the film company, unlike the first installment, Avatar 2 extends the story to the Surrey family who are parents. The family did not live in the familiar rainforest environment, but moved to a reef group that was considered a safe haven, becoming a fish out of the water and facing an unknown future.
In order to better showcase underwater scenes, according to media reports, actors including Kate Winslet have been practicing continuously and receiving six months of training to learn how to hold their breath. At present, they can hold their breath underwater for 2-4 minutes. Kate Winslet is also skilled in free diving and can hold her breath for 7 minutes and 14 seconds for underwater performances. In addition, unlike the first Avatar, which only used high-definition cameras to capture facial expressions, this Avatar 2 uses two machines to further improve related technology.
This movie ranks second in the world.
I recall the scene of 'Avatar' that sparked a global viewing craze 13 years ago, and it remains vivid in my memory to this day. At the same time, the box office performance of over 2.7 billion US dollars has once again earned the confidence of audiences and the market for Avatar 2.
According to public information, director Cameron revealed his idea of creating a series of films as early as 2009, but due to extensive script creation and technical limitations, the filming and production of the films have been delayed time and time again. Avatar 2 did not officially start filming until September 2017, and then completed live action filming in 2019. Afterwards, in 2020, the filming of the film continued but was forced to pause due to the outbreak of the pandemic.
After waiting for 13 years, Avatar 2 has finally been finalized. Just last month, Avatar 2 was officially confirmed to be released in North America in December. Even more surprising is that the duration of this movie reaches 190 minutes, exceeding 3 hours, which is 12 minutes longer than the 178 minutes of the first extended version, making it the second longest movie in the world.
It is precisely the 190 minute film length and the exhibition of a brand new underwater world that have gradually aroused the interest of the audience. According to the Lighthouse Professional Edition, as of today's Beijing Business Daily reporter's press release, the number of users who hope to watch "Avatar 2" has exceeded 130000. Since October 19th, more than 1000 new users have been added every day, with the highest number exceeding 4500 on a single day. The new trailer was released on November 2nd, and the number of users who want to watch has increased by more than 3000.
There is no formal domestic release.
With the increasing popularity of Avatar 2, domestic audiences have higher expectations for the film amidst curiosity and concern.
Curiosity about movies is certain, not just about the new underwater world, but also about what kind of story will be told in just over three hours. But I do have some concerns in my heart, not sure if the expectations will be too high and have an impact. Anyway, if the movie can be released in China, I will still go to the cinema, "said Mr. Xu, a movie enthusiast.
At present, the release plan of Avatar 2 in the Chinese market has not been revealed. Beijing Business Daily contacted the film producer today regarding this matter, but as of press time, there has been no response. Previously, China Film's CINITY projection system has been revealed to be the exclusive projection technology partner for the new remake of "Avatar" and the large-scale celebration of "Avatar 2" in China. This news also made the audience speculate whether it could be a signal for the planned release of Avatar 2 in China.
Film critic Liu stated that the market influence and audience appeal of Avatar 2 are beyond doubt. The current intensive promotion has also increased the attention of the film day by day. If it is confirmed that the movie will be released in the future, it will bring a wave of movie watching. In addition, CITIC Securities released a research report stating that the recent resumption of domestic films and the introduction of imported films may be a signal of supply side recovery, but the demand side still needs heavyweight films to stimulate the demand for movies. Avatar 2 will be released in North America on December 16th. If supply and demand recover synchronously, it is expected that the beneficiaries will include film companies benefiting from the recovery of viewing demand and leading companies benefiting from market performance.