Titanic (1997 film) and was no. 1 in all of them" and the markets "such as Russia, where "Titanic" saw modest receipts in 1997 and 1998, are white-hot today" with "more screens and moviegoers" than ever before. Brandon Gray, president of Box Office Mojo, said that while "Avatar" may beat "Titanic" revenue record, the film is unlikely to surpass "Titanic" in attendance. "Ticket prices were about $3 cheaper in the late 1990s." In December 2009, Cameron had stated, "I don't think it's realistic to try to topple "Titanic" off its perch. Some pretty good movies have come out in the last few years.
James Cameron producer, or as a combination of the three. Cameron's first film was the 1978 science fiction short film "Xenogenesis", which he directed, wrote and produced. Cameron's films have grossed a total of over $7 billion worldwide. In addition to works of fiction, Cameron has directed and appeared in several documentaries including "Ghosts of the Abyss" and "Aliens of the Deep". He also contributed to a number of television series including "Dark Angel" and "Entourage". Critical, public and commercial reception to films James Cameron has directed. James Cameron James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is a Canadian filmmaker, philanthropist, and