The Greeks behind “Avatar”

James Cameron has just won the Golden Globe for Best Director, but if it wasn’t for two Greeks the movie may have never come to life. Greek American President and CEO of 20th Century Fox, Jim Gianopulos, took the risk to fund the huge production. In addition, Laeta Kalogridis had collaborated on the script of the movie with James Cameron. Kalogridis who is also an executive producer of “Avatar” has written scripts for Alexander (2004), Night Watch (2006 in U.S.), Pathfinder (2007) and Shutter Island (2010). She has also served as an executive producer for the television series Birds of Prey and Bionic Woman. She is also the founder of the pro-union website Hollywood United and was involved as a peacemaker in the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike.