Capturing Avatar
Released: November 16, 2010Runtime: 98 min
Capturing Avatar is a feature length behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Avatar. It uses footage from the film's development, as well as stock footage from as far back as the production of Titanic in 1995. Also included are numerous interviews with cast, artists, and other crew members. The documentary was released as a bonus feature on the extended collector's edition of Avatar.
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James Cameron
as Self - Writer
Jon Landau
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James Gianopulos
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Yuri Bartoli
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Neville Page
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Christopher Swift
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Jordu Schell
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Stan Winston
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John Rosengrant
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Robert Legato
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