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

**h211** · 21st January 2010, 02:53

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** · 21st January 2010, 06:11

Originally Posted by 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."

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

**Oakie** · 21st January 2010, 07:00

Originally Posted by h211

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** · 21st January 2010, 07:22

I'll listen out for "chur bro"

**Headbanger** · 21st January 2010, 08:39

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.