James Cameron Talks New Terminator Movies He S Loosely Attached But Won T Get Credit

James Cameron Talks New ‘Terminator’ Movies: He’s “Loosely Attached” But Won’t Get Credit

By Germain Lussier/June 2, 2014 6:00 am EST

However, Cameron doesn’t have any stake in the new Terminator movies because he sold the rights several decades ago in order to get the first movie made. That ended up being a blessing and curse for the director. It got the film made and kickstarted his hugely successful career, but he left lots of money on the table because he didn’t have any legal ownership.

At a recent Q&A at the Hero Complex Film Festival, Cameron talked about that balance. He also said David Ellison, who currently controls the rights and is producing the new film with Paramount, had some conversations with him about the new movies. Cameron calls himself “loosely attached” though he won’t get credit and says his biggest contribution is the focus on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character. There was also a point several years ago where Cameron could have bought the rights back, and didn’t.

Read his full quote below.

Here’s Cameron’s quote from the Los Angeles Times’ Hero Complex Film Festival:

I think for Terminator fans, the fact Cameron at least got to put a glimmer of insight into the film is probably a nice feeling. As for what else the films will hold, Terminator Genesis opens July 1, 2015.