Jon Landau American film producer dies at 63

 Jon Landau was an American film producer, who won an Academy Award for Best Picture for producing James Cameron's disaster film Titanic. 

He was also nominated for producing Cameron's science fiction films Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. As of 2024, these are three of the four highest-grossing films of all time.

Landau was the long-time producing partner of James Cameron and was chief operating officer of his production company Lightstorm Entertainment.

He is credited with helping to make history as the producer of three of the top four highest-grossing movies of all time.

A statement from Lord Of The Rings director Jackson and his wife Fran Walsh, whose Weta FX company was the visual effects house for the Avatar films, said: "We speak for the entire Weta FX team when we say we are devastated by the loss of Jon Landau.

"Jon was not only a monumental figure in the film industry but also a cherished collaborator and friend.

"Jon brought unparalleled passion to the projects he worked on and his influence will continue to inspire for years to come. Our deepest condolences are with Jon's family and loved ones, as well as Jim (Cameron) and the Lightstorm Entertainment team."