20th Century Studios

20th Century Studios

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20th Century Studios is a privately owned American film production company founded in 1935. It is a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios and employs approximately 6,260 people. Its headquarters are located in the United States. The company's primary business is the production of films.

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Founded

1935

Headcount

6,252

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Media Production

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

20th Century Studios announced a one-week re-release of James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" in Indian theaters, starting October 2, 2025, in 3D. This re-release precedes the worldwide release of "Avatar: Fire & Ash" on December 19, 2025. On September 4, 2025, 20th Century Studios Home Entertainment detailed an upcoming 4K Blu-ray release of Robert Wise's "The Sound of Music" (1965).

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Dec

3rd

2025

21:24

“The final deadline is approaching and, honestly, I'm really busy”: James Cameron shares the latest details on the third installment of Avatar

[Translated] ['James Cameron is in the final stretch of post-production on Avatar: Fire And Ash, the highly anticipated third installment of the saga that has redefined science fiction cinema.

Infobae América

Dec

3rd

2025

16:56

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

James Cameron prohibited the use of generative AI in 'Avatar: Fire and Water': 'We honor and celebrate the actors, not replace them'

[Translated] ["James Cameron wanted to make it clear, before the worldwide premiere of 'Avatar: Fire and Water', that the new installment of his franchise did not use generative AI in any stage of character creation. In statements to ComicBook.com, the Oscar-winning director explained that it's not a position of absolute rejection towards technology, but rather a need to correct mistaken public assumptions about the use of motion capture in the saga.

Infobae América

Dec

3rd

2025

11:19

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

James Cameron bans AI-generated characters in Avatar 3

[Translated] James Cameron said he wants to "clear up misunderstandings" about the creation of characters in Avatar being made by artificial intelligence - Image: ReutersSharing with ComicBook.com, Avatar 3 director James Cameron emphasized that he does not oppose artificial intelligence technology but wants audiences to understand that the characters on screen are based on real human performances through motion capture technology."I don't have anything against AI-generated characters.

Dec

1st

2025

15:00

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

James Cameron Slams AI as Horrifying Threat to Hollywood's Soul

James Cameron’s Chilling Verdict: AI’s Synthetic Stars Threaten Hollywood’s Human Soul In the ever-evolving world of filmmaking, where technology often blurs the line between reality and illusion, James Cameron has emerged as a vocal critic of artificial intelligence’s encroachment into performance creation.

Dec

1st

2025

14:35

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

“Horripilante”: James Cameron, from Avatar, criticizes generative AI in cinema

[Translated] When technology meets cinema, few names carry as much weight as James Cameron. Responsible for productions like

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Dec

1st

2025

10:52

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Cameron Calls AI Performances 'Horrifying'

James Cameron wants audiences to know something essential about his filmmaking process: what happens on “Avatar” sets has nothing in common with artificial intelligence character creation. The distinction matters deeply to the director who pioneered performance capture technology in multiple blockbusters.

Dec

1st

2025

07:01

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Why James Cameron thinks generative AI is 'horrifying'

Why James Cameron thinks generative AI is 'horrifying' 01 Dec 2025 James Cameron, the visionary director behind the Avatar franchise, has expressed his "horrifying" concerns over generative artificial intelligence (AI). In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Cameron clarified that while performance capture technology may sound similar to generative AI, they are fundamentally different.

Nov

30th

2025

18:30

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

James Cameron Believes Generative-AI Replacing Actors Is “Horrifying”

While James Cameron has previously suggested that advances in artificial intelligence tools could benefit the VFX industry to speed up studio assignments and lower costs of productions like his “Avatar” sequels without directly jeopardizing jobs, he’s now calling out the potential use of “generative AI,” with replacing actors being a major concern, and why he’s opposed to the idea.

Nov

29th

2025

18:30

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Cameron weighs future of 'Avatar'

'Fire and Ash' faces crucial box-office threshold James Cameron. Photo: file James Cameron has indicated that his long-running relationship with the 'Avatar' universe may be nearing a turning point, saying the forthcoming 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' will determine whether he continues directing the franchise or steps back after two decades of world-building.

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Nov

27th

2025

13:04

Predator: Badlands North America Box Office: Tuesday’s Nearly $1M Boost Helps It Outgross Black Phone 2

Predator: Badlands Beats Black Phone 2 An North America Box Office (Photo Credit – Instagram Predator Badlands seems to be walking with a quiet thrill that the box office secretly enjoys. It arrived in cinemas on November 7, and right from the start, it carried a confident grin.

Nov

27th

2025

06:08

Avatar: Fire And Ash’ Lights Up On Tracking With $110M+ Opening Projection – Box Office

Well, it’s finally here: the last big opening of 2025. This morning, 20th Century Studios’ James Cameron directed threequel Avatar: Fire and Ash arrived on tracking three weekends ahead of its Dec. 19 opening and it’s looking pretty good with a $110M debut or $100M-$130M range.

Nov

27th

2025

00:14

Alien: Earth and Predator: Badlands come to Raid: Shadow Legends

In a special, limited-time event, FX’s Alien: Earth and 20th Century Studios’ Predator: Badlands have arrived on Plarium’s RAID: Shadow Legends. Until 24th February, players will have the opportunity to add two of cinema’s most iconic hunters to their teams.

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