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AnnouncementsFriday, March 9, 2012· Updated July 10, 2026· 1 min read

James Cameron Headed for Ocean’s Deepest Point in 3D Documentary DEEPEST CHALLENGE

Phil Lelyveld

Entertainment Technology Center

[Collider]

When you’re James Cameron, you get to do pretty much whatever you want. That’s why instead of working away like a madman on Avatar 2 and 3 in order to meet a studio deadline, Cameron is out doing fun, hobby stuff like trying to reach the ocean’s deepest point; you know, for giggles. The Titanicdirector is teaming up with the National Geographic Society and Rolex (naturally) to “conduct deep-ocean research and exploration to expand our knowledge and understanding of these largely unknown parts of the planet.” The Deepsea Challenge expedition will be filmed for a 3D documentary, and marks the first extensive scientific exploration by a manned vehicle of the Mariana Trench’s lowest point in the Pacific Ocean, nearly 7 miles beneath the ocean surface. ….

We’ll be getting high-resolution 3D video from one of the least explored places on Earth. …

See the full story here: http://collider.com/james-cameron-deepest-challenge/150955/

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