Avatar (2009 film) title refers to a genetically engineered Na'vi body operated from the brain of a remotely located human that is used to interact with the natives of Pandora. Development of "Avatar" began in 1994, when Cameron wrote an 80-page treatment for the film. Filming was supposed to take place after the completion of Cameron's 1997 film "Titanic", for a planned release in 1999, but, according to Cameron, the necessary technology was not yet available to achieve his vision of the film. Work on the language of the film's extraterrestrial beings began in 2005, and Cameron began developing the screenplay and fictional
James Cameron filmography 1986, he directed and wrote the science fiction action sequel "Aliens" starring Sigourney Weaver. He followed this by directing another science fiction film "The Abyss" (1989). In 1991, Cameron directed the sequel to "The Terminator", "" (with Schwarzenegger reprising his role), and also executive produced the action crime film "Point Break". Three years later he directed a third Schwarzenegger-starring action film "True Lies" (1994). In 1997, Cameron directed, wrote, and produced the epic romantic disaster film "Titanic" which grossed over $1.84 billion at the worldwide box-office and became the highest grossing of all time. He received the Academy Award for