Roland Emmerich on James Cameron

During Comic-Con, Roland Emmerich openly criticized James Cameron, referring to him as 'very overbearing' while discussing their competing visions for a remake of the 1966 film Fantastic Voyage. Emmerich recounted how he lost interest in the project after Cameron's involvement, stating, 'Is it your movie or my movie?' He emphasized that he prefers to take creative control over his work, leading him to drop out when faced with stronger influence. Emmerich also shared past grievances regarding Cameron's futuristic and militaristic vision for the film, which clashed with his own ideas. Meanwhile, Antoine Fuqua provided updates on his upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, expressing excitement about the project without revealing too many details. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions within the film industry regarding creative collaboration and control.