Avatar (2009 film) because "Today's films flame out much faster than they did when "Titanic" was released." Brandon Gray, president of Box Office Mojo, believed in the film's chances of becoming the highest-grossing film of all time, though he also believed it was too early to surmise because it had only played during the holidays. He said, "While "Avatar" may beat "Titanic"s record, it will be tough, and the film is unlikely to surpass "Titanic" in attendance. Ticket prices were about $3 cheaper in the late 1990s." Cameron said he did not think it was realistic to "try to topple "Titanic" off its
James Cameron when Carolco Pictures filed for bankruptcy. His script was rewritten by David Koepp for the 2002 movie "Spider-Man", directed by Sam Raimi. In 1996, James Cameron decided to produce the new installment in the "Planet of the Apes" franchise, but it was cancelled before the Tim Burton version was made. Although Cameron has resided in the United States since 1971, he remains a Canadian citizen. Cameron applied for American citizenship in 2004, but withdrew his application after George W. Bush won the presidential election. Cameron divides his time between his home in California and his second home in New Zealand,