Summary
James Cameron andNational Geographichave teamed up for a new series calledOceanXplorers, andScreen Ranthas a clip from the show’s third episode. The six-episode show is the fruit of ambitious ocean adventures undertaken by a crew of scientists aboard theOceanXplorer, a ship custom-fitted to create a nature documentary series like none other seen before. In each episode, the crew of theOceanXplorerexplores largely uncharted territory, going deeper or farther in search of new and fantastic discoveries.
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Screen Rantpresents a clip fromOceanXplorersepisode 3, which is titled “Jurassic Shark”. In this episode of theocean documentaryseries, theOceanXplorercrew heads to the Azores to tag a large sixgill shark. In the clip, the scientists come across a school of boarfish and stumble upon a feeding frenzy. The clip also showcases the stunning visuals ofOceanXplorersand features a number of members of the ship’s crew. Take a look at the clip and check outOceanXplorers, all of which is streaming now on Disney+.
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James Cameron is known worldwide for his long string of massive box office hits, but the filmmaker has also brought cutting-edge nature documentaries to audiences for over 20 years. As a producer, Cameron has helped realize projects exploring everything from the wreck of the Titanic to bizarre deep sea creatures and more.
Since 2021, Cameron has produced a National Geographic series that unveils the secrets of different well-known creatures. So far, that series includesSecrets of the Whales, Secrets of the Elephants,andSecrets of the Octopus.
Cameron brings more than just his name to documentary projects, however. TheAvatar: Fire and Ashdirector is famously technology-minded (he helped develop never-before-used technology to create the look of theAvatarmovies, among others), and has used that expertise to co-design equipment like theOceanXplorervessel. Speaking withScientific American’s Rachel Feltman, Cameron revealed the kinds of considerations only a Hollywood director would naturally bring to a scientific vessel, namely that theOceanXplorerneeded to accommodate camera equipment that would not only capture the natural world, but the humans exploring it.
In that same interview, Cameron detailed how his interest in science fiction led him to his curiosity about the natural world, ultimately fanning his desire to explore both. He merged these passions in his 1989 filmThe Abyss, meaning that Cameron’s twin interests have always fed each other. This clearly helps him craft unforgettable worlds and stories in the realm of fiction, but has also helped him bring a number of truly unique projects likeOceanXplorersto the screen.
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