Longtime film producer Jon Landau, known for his work on films like Avatar and Titanic, has passed away at the age of 63 after battling cancer, according to sources. Born on July 30, 1960, Landau followed in his parents’ footsteps, who were also film producers. His career took off in 1987 with his first producer role in Campus Man and later became the EP of feature film production for Fox in 1997, where he collaborated with James Cameron.
Landau and Cameron formed a successful duo, producing box office hits and award-winning films like Titanic, the first movie to reach $1 billion worldwide, and the Avatar franchise. Landau also worked on films such as Solaris, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Dick Tracy, Power Rangers, True Lies, and Last of the Mohicans. He played a crucial role in expanding the Avatar universe into comics and video games.
io9 Senior Reporter Germain Lussier remembered Landau as a brilliant producer when working on Alita Battle Angel, praising his storytelling skills and passion for his projects. Frances Fisher, who starred in Titanic, was among the first to pay tribute to Landau on social media following his passing.
As we mourn the loss of Jon Landau, we remember his contributions to the film industry and the impact he had on those who worked with him. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. For more updates on the latest news in the entertainment industry, stay tuned to io9 for information on upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who releases.
