Update: It would appear Mr. Cameron jumped the gun with this Avatar release plans. I received a note from Fox this a.m. that reads “3D is in the conceptual stage and Avatar will not be out on 3D Blu-ray in November.” Additional Avatar on Blu-ray 3D information will be passed along when available.
The king of the world has scooped Twentieth Century Fox on their own release plans for Avatar on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D.
In speaking with the Wallstreet Journal, Avatar creator and director James Cameron offered an April 22 release date for “bare bones” editions of Avatar on Blu-ray and DVD. That day happens to be “Earth Day” which aligns neatly with Avatar’s heavy environmental message.
This information meshes with Fox comments that suggested Avatar would be released in 2D prior to the introduction of a 3D version. In going one step further, Cameron suggests Avatar will arrive on Blu-ray 3D in November or just in time for Christmas.
Fox of course has no comment on any of Cameron’s remarks at this time. If Avatar is to arrive on Blu-ray April 22, an official announcement is likely to be made within the next month or so.
Source: WSJ
