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Cameron's action pic may make "augmented reality" a household phrase.
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It’s perhaps the most anticipated head-to-head competition in Oscar history.
Kathryn Bigelow’s low-budget indie war film, “The Hurt Locker,” and James Cameron’s 3D mega-blockbuster “Avatar,” both nominated for nine Oscars Tuesday, are going directly against one another for Director and Best Picture, among other categories.
Oh, and of course, Bigelow and Cameron used to be married.
Which film is going to win the big Best Picture prize on March 7?
TheWrap breaks down the competition.
If you haven't heard of augmented reality, you will soon, thanks to "Avatar."
The technology launches movable 3D images or games on computer screens when an item is held up to a webcam. James Cameron's sci-fi flick will likely be the property that makes augmented reality a household phrase.
Fox has lined up McDonald's and the Coca-Cola Co. as promotional partners, and Mattel as the pic's official toymaker. All are integrating augmented reality in their products and through high-profile campaigns that tie in with the film.
