James Cameron Is Starting To Freak Me Out

james-cameron-w-oscar-titanic.jpgWhat is it with this kinder, gentler version of James Cameron? Whether it be age, love or money - something has seriously mellowed out the formerly blowhard director. I guess having more money than 1/2 of Hollywood combined would give him some peace. And now? He's actually exhibiting a sense of humor. Gasp! Details, via E! Online

[At least one person wouldn't mind an Avatar spoof at the Academy Awards this Sunday. James Cameron. The Oscar-nominated director told me this exclusively tonight at the Global Green party at Avalon. Cameron said he wasn't aware that a proposed Avatar sketch involving Ben Stiller and Sacha Baron Cohen had been cut from the show, presumably to avoid upsetting the director.

"I don't know anything about that...I don't produce the Oscars. If they want to poke fun at Avatar Sunday, that's OK by me," said Cameron. As far as he's concerned, he told me, jokes are just another element of Hollywood's big night. And he's fine with it. "The Oscars are a celebration of movies...even the gaffes and out-of-bounds stuff are all part of the fun." So he's good with it. Sacha, are you still willing?]

He must really want that Oscar! So, is James Cameron really that media savvy? Well, one could assume the answer is yes. A person doesn't get to his level without an extreme amount of patience, combined with the ability to navigate the treacherous waters of Hollywood politics. One thing that appeals to voters of the Academy is humility - and James definitely seems willing to play nice... in exchange for a hunk of gold.

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