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James Cameron Says He Must Find a Cheaper Way to Produce the Avatar Movies in Order to Continue With Avatar 4 and 5 - IGN (www.ign.com)
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[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

What makes you think that?

[–] Gerudo@lemmy.zip 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

One of the easiest cost cutting moves in franchise movie making is replacing expensive talent. Why pay Sam Worthington or Zoe Saldana 30-45 mill each when you can get up and coming talent for 5 or less

[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

I actually think this is a great idea. Saldana did a great job though. And Worthington was fine.

[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 weeks ago

Because it is the easiest way to save monney