The Press 21-01-10 - Avatar language based on maori among others

[h211]

Front page article today explaining how James Cameron, director of Avatar, came up with the language the blue aliens in the film speak. Using a language expert, it was created by blending Maori with languages of Europe and Africa.

I find this quite amusing as I think about tomorrows headline reading something along the lines of "Maori plan lawsuit against James Cameron/Avatar for theft of language, seek compensation."

[peasea]

Front page article today explaining how James Cameron, director of Avatar, came up with the language the blue aliens in the film speak. Using a language expert, it was created by blending Maori with languages of Europe and Africa.

I find this quite amusing as I think about tomorrows headline reading something along the lines of "Maori plan lawsuit against James Cameron/Avatar for theft of language, seek compensation."

They'll be looking to make a dollar out of it somehow.

[Oakie]

I find this quite amusing as I think about tomorrows headline reading something along the lines of "Maori plan lawsuit against James Cameron/Avatar for theft of language, seek compensation."
Ha. That was my first thought too.

[Pixie]

I'll listen out for "chur bro"

[Headbanger]

Imagine the shit that would be flying if they had busted out a Haka.......

But I'd imagine the barest mention of anything Maori will bring the scoundrels running.

[onearmedbandit]

He should've kept that one locked up in a vault at the bottom of the sea. It'll be safe there. Oh wait, forgot about the seabed thing.

[Dave Lobster]

Avat(h)ar?