Leona sings Avatar

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by: Paul Tassi Nov. 16, 2009

If you were wondering who the new Celine Dion is now that she's permanently camped out in Vegas, it turns out it's none other than British songstress extraordinaire, Leona Lewis, who has been deemed worthy by James Cameron to sing the theme for AVATAR.

The song is called “I See You (Theme from Avatar)” and will play over the closing credits. I’m not sure anyone can beat Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” from TITANIC (the first song I ever learned how to play on the piano), but if anyone had a prayer, it’s the note-belting Lewis, the kind of over-the-top ballad singer you hardly ever see anymore in this day and age.

However, I have a distinct feeling that the love story between two blue aliens in AVATAR isn’t exactly going to replicate the heat of Jack and Rose, no matter how well James Cameron is able to render their veins and facial muscles. We’re slowly crawling out of the uncanny valley, but I don’t think we’re quite back to the surface yet.

Source: Empire

Extra Tidbit: My favorite Lewis track: her cover of Snow Patrol’s "Run."

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filmguy450
1:31AM on 11/17/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
She's a good singer, and this movie looks awesome!
She's a good singer, and this movie looks awesome!
 
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zohan
7:38PM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
wow. she's hot.
wow. she's hot.
 
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Kilar
6:57PM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Great move
A song over the end credits that most people don't stay for isn't going to affect the film itself, but it will play over every music video show and promote the film to no end. Wise move.
Oh and 500mil with marketing and R+D is the same ballpark as spidey 3 and PotC3 so chill out.
This film looks amazing.
A song over the end credits that most people don't stay for isn't going to affect the film itself, but it will play over every music video show and promote the film to no end. Wise move.
Oh and 500mil with marketing and R+D is the same ballpark as spidey 3 and PotC3 so chill out.
This film looks amazing.
 
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T DUBBS
4:05PM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Whatever.
Nothing will ever be as hilariously awful as Adam Lamberts 2012 song: [link]
Nothing will ever be as hilariously awful as Adam Lamberts 2012 song: [link]
 
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Lil Sco Rizzle
2:06PM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Its awesome you know about her cover of "Run". Great song.
Its awesome you know about her cover of "Run". Great song.
 
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JennaBusch
12:39PM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Uncanny Valley
Thank you Paul, for knowing what the uncanny valley is!!! I could kiss you for that!
Thank you Paul, for knowing what the uncanny valley is!!! I could kiss you for that!
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JennaBusch
2:13PM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I know about it because I'm shockingly obsessed with video games. :) Kisses all around.
I know about it because I'm shockingly obsessed with video games. :) Kisses all around.
 
Paul Tassi
1:36PM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I accept, and am glad to know my knowledge of obscure animation terminology is good for something!
I accept, and am glad to know my knowledge of obscure animation terminology is good for something!
 
Captain Thorpe
1:25PM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I know what it is too! =)
I know what it is too! =)
 
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Sulaco
12:03PM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm glad you referenced the "uncanny valley".
I'm glad you referenced the "uncanny valley".
 
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APzombie
11:59AM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i wasn't aware this was going to be the kind of film that would have a diva solo. I was assuming it would be as redundant as a single accompanying Aliens (before they cut out "Let Her Go you Bitch" by Whitney Houston in the studio edit that is).

I'm scared about blu-love. I think some people may bite because they think they have to, wanting to believe CGI has reached that point. ...
i wasn't aware this was going to be the kind of film that would have a diva solo. I was assuming it would be as redundant as a single accompanying Aliens (before they cut out "Let Her Go you Bitch" by Whitney Houston in the studio edit that is).

I'm scared about blu-love. I think some people may bite because they think they have to, wanting to believe CGI has reached that point. I just hope the writing calls for it. And lets face it, not everyone was won over when Leonardo fucking DiCaprio and Kate fucking Winset played Cameron's love cards. Two of our generations finest. Who here thinks CGI blue giants have a chance?
 
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Captain Thorpe
11:59AM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Is this a joke??? Are they getting THAT desperate to try and claw back the $500m+?
Is this a joke??? Are they getting THAT desperate to try and claw back the $500m+?
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The Trainman
4:52PM on 11/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
My thoughts exactly!
My thoughts exactly!