James Cameron Leaving US for New Zealand Due to Donald Trump Presidency

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Academy Award-winning film director James Cameron has announced that he is leaving the US and relocating to New Zealand, citing the presidency of Donald Trump as the reason for his decision. In a recent interview with New Zealand news outlet Stuff, Cameron expressed his concerns about the state of the American government and his relief about living in a different country. The film director, who is known for his blockbuster movies such as Titanic and Avatar, has owned a 1,000-hectare dairy farm in South Wairarapa since 2012 and has long voiced plans to permanently move to New Zealand.

Cameron has been vocal about his disapproval of Trump's presidency, describing it as "horrifying" and "a turn away from everything decent". He believes that America under Trump is no longer standing for what it has historically stood for, and that it is becoming a "hollow idea". The director also expressed his preference for the way news is reported in New Zealand, saying that it provides a welcome escape from the Trump-heavy news cycle in the US. He plans to make his farm in South Wairarapa his family's primary residence and has announced that he will be producing all his future projects in New Zealand, hiring local talent and cultivating the country's film industry.

Cameron's decision to leave the US and relocate to New Zealand has sparked a reaction on social media, with some users responding to the news with comments such as "If filmmakers focused on storytelling and craft as much as they do on Donald Trump, movies might still be watchable" and "I feel you James". The film director's Kiwi citizenship is close to being finalized, which he says "means a lot" and is something he has worked hard for. He believes that it is important to earn one's standing in a country before calling it home and has drawn parallels between the personalities and values of Canadians and New Zealanders.

Some of James Cameron's notable works include:

• Titanic
• Avatar

He has also collaborated with Wellington-based visual effects studio Weta Digital on Avatar, for which the studio won an Oscar. Cameron has expressed his intentions to recruit "some young blood" into New Zealand's film industry and plans to make all his films in Wellington. He has said that he loves working in New Zealand and loves the people he gets to work with there.

Cameron's decision to leave the US and relocate to New Zealand is not just about escaping the Trump presidency, but also about finding a new home and a new place to produce his films. He believes that New Zealand offers a unique opportunity for him to make a positive impact on the local film industry and to produce high-quality films that showcase the country's talent and beauty. With his New Zealand citizenship imminent, Cameron is set to start a new chapter in his life and career, one that will be focused on producing films in New Zealand and contributing to the local community.

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