An audience in China watches 'Avatar' (AFP)
(AP) — A 42-year-old Taiwanese man with a history of high blood pressure has died of a stroke likely triggered by over-excitement from watching the blockbuster Avatar in 3D, a doctor says.
The man, identified only by his surname Kuo, started to feel unwell during the screening earlier this month in the northern city of Hsinchu and was taken to hospital.
via Man died after watching Avatar – doctor | News.com.au.
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(CNN) — James Cameron’s completely immersive spectacle “Avatar” may have been a little too real for some fans who say they have experienced depression and suicidal thoughts after seeing the film because they long to enjoy the beauty of the alien world Pandora.
On the fan forum site “Avatar Forums,” a topic thread entitled “Ways to cope with the depression of the dream of Pandora being intangible,” has received more than 1,000 posts from people experiencing depression and fans trying to help them cope. The topic became so popular last month that forum administrator Philippe Baghdassarian had to create a second thread so people could continue to post their confused feelings about the movie.
via Audiences experience ‘Avatar’ blues – CNN.com.
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NOTE: Gaia is the name of a Greek goddess, and is used by New Age Movement adherents such as Maurice Strong to represent the ‘Earth goddess’, who they believe is a sentient organism. What’s particularly creepy about Gaia Online is that it appears to be aimed at young adults and children. Here’s a link to the page for parents. – WM
San Jose, Calif. (PRWEB) September 14, 2009 – Calling all writers, comic book lovers and diehard superhero fans – Gaia Online, the world’s most active online community of more than eight million users, is bringing one of the best minds in the TV business in-world. As part of Gaia Online’s Celebrity Interview Series, Tim Kring, executive producer and creator of NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe nominated epic saga, “Heroes” will participate in a live webcast with Gaians on September 21 at 7 p.m. ET – an hour before the highly anticipated Season 4 Premiere of “Heroes.”
During the event Kring will chat live with users, answering questions and sharing his wisdom, experience and superhuman tips with the Gaia Online community. At the conclusion of the event, five lucky participants will walk away with signed “Heroes” merchandise to commemorate the once-in-a-lifetime celebrity encounter.
via Gaia Online Joins Forces with Tim Kring and Invites Fans to Unleash Their Inner Superhero.
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