Avatar (2009)
Technically this isn't a Disney movie, at least not yet, but since it is represented at the theme parks, let's look at Avatar. The Movie: Avatar is a science fiction movie written and directed by James Cameron. Cameron chose the film as his follow-up to the 1997 movie Titanic, but at the time Cameron did not have the technology he needed to make Avatar. By 2006, advancements in computer technology allowed him to proceed with the production. Avatar was notably filmed in 3-D and helped to spark a revival in 3-D movies. Avatar was critically acclaimed, especially for its pioneering effects. It won the Golden Globe for Best Director and Best Picture, and it was nominated for nine Oscars, winning three (Art Direction, Cinematography, Sound Mixing). Avatar is still the highest-grossing film of all time globally, and it held the domestic record until it was passed by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The story of Avatar takes place in the year 2154....