"Titanic" and "Avatar" Hollywood producer Jon Landau has died at the age of 63
Hollywood has lost one of its greatest producers: Jon Landau, known for the films "Titanic" and "Avatar", has died at the age of 63.
07.07.2024, 09:57
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- Hollywood producer Jon Landau, known for "Titanic" and "Avatar", has died at the age of 63.
- Landau received an Oscar for the production of "Titanic" and was significantly involved in the "Avatar" film series, the sequels of which are still planned.
- James Cameron and other industry colleagues paid tribute to Landau's extraordinary talents and his inspiring style, which had a lasting impact on the film industry.
Hollywood producer Jon Landau has died. The US-American had produced the feature film "Titanic" (1997) with director James Cameron and won an Oscar for it. He later produced the science fiction film "Avatar" (2009) and its sequels. Both "Titanic" and "Avatar" and its sequel "Avatar: The Way of Water" were extremely successful commercially.
His family announced his death on Saturday, as reported by several US media outlets. Alan Bergman from Disney Entertainment, the company behind the "Avatar" films, also announced Landau's death in a statement.
"Jon was a visionary whose extraordinary talent and passion brought some of the most unforgettable stories to life on screen. His remarkable contributions to the film industry have left an indelible mark, and he will be sorely missed. He was a famous and successful producer, but an even better human being and a true force of nature who inspired everyone around him," Bergman paid tribute to the 63-year-old in the statement, which was quoted by several media outlets.
James Cameron: Landau spread warmth and joy in filmmaking
James Cameron, with whom Landau ran the production company Lightstorm Entertainment, also emphasized Landau's personal qualities to the industry portal "Deadline".
Landau was "indomitable, caring, inclusive, tireless, empathetic and absolutely unique". "He produced great films, not by wielding power, but by spreading warmth and joy in filmmaking.
He inspired us all (...). I have lost a dear friend and my closest collaborator with whom I worked for 31 years."
Actress Zoe Saldana, who worked on the "Avatar" films, memorialized Landau on Instagram. "Your wisdom and support have shaped so many of us," the 46-year-old wrote, among other things.
The third "Avatar" film is due to be released in December 2025, followed by "Avatar 4" in 2029 and "Avatar 5" two years later.
The three cinema releases were postponed last year due to the double strike by writers and actors in Hollywood.
