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It's individual pieces of evidence that start to form a compelling pattern
James Cameron's 'The Exodus Decoded' Aug 03, 2006
Whether it's a completely mythic story that's specific to the Judeo-Christian religion or whether it's something that really happened, knowing there was a physical event that underlies that is fascinating
James Cameron's 'The Exodus Decoded' Aug 03, 2006
It's more of a thrill to find people who are just about ready to break and recognizing what they have and then moving them to the next level
Director Cameron preparing for 'Avatar' Jul 10, 2006
Shooting with the Cirque du Soleil team has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my professional life
Cameron teaming up with Cirque du Soleil Dec 10, 2010
There's a whole generation that's never seen 'Titanic' as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen
'Titanic' film set for 3D re-release May 19, 2011
James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is a Canadian film director, film producer, screenwriter, editor, and inventor. His writing and directing work includes Piranha II: The Spawning (1981), The Terminator (1984), Aliens (1986), The Abyss (1989), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), True Lies (1994), Titanic (1997), and Dark Angel (2000–2002). In the time between making Titanic and his return to feature films with Avatar (2009), Cameron spent several years creating many documentary films (specifically underwater documentaries), and also co-developed the digital 3D Fusion Camera System. Described by a biographer as part-scientist and part-artist, Cameron has also contributed to underwater filming and remote vehicle technologies.
In total, Cameron's directorial efforts have grossed approximately US$2 billion in North America and US$6 billion worldwide. Without adjusting for inflation, Cameron's Titanic and Avatar are the two highest-grossing films of all time at $1.8 billion and $2.7 billion respectively. In March 2011 he was named Hollywood's top earner by Vanity Fair, with estimated 2010 earnings of $257 million.
Cameron was born in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada, the son of Shirley (Lowe), an artist and nurse, and Phillip Cameron, an electrical engineer. His paternal great-great-great-grandfather emigrated from Balquhidder, Scotland in 1825; thus, he descends from Clan Cameron.