Zachary Berger
@zacharyberger.bsky.social
Lead Creature Designer - Avatar The Way Of Water, Avatar Fire and Ash
Past: Disney, Marvel, Netflix, Fox, Universal, WB, Legendary, Sony Santa Monica, etc.
https://linktr.ee/artofzachary
Past: Disney, Marvel, Netflix, Fox, Universal, WB, Legendary, Sony Santa Monica, etc.
https://linktr.ee/artofzachary
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Zachary Berger
@zacharyberger.bsky.social
· Nov 12
For those interested, here is the higher res version of the Avatar: Fire and Ash creature image of mine that was shared elsewhere.
I have so many fun stories about the design of this creature that I can't wait to share! I think she's going to be a fan favorite! 💙
I have so many fun stories about the design of this creature that I can't wait to share! I think she's going to be a fan favorite! 💙
Rest in peace Drew Struzan, a true icon www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Drew Struzan, Iconic Movie Poster Artist and Favorite of Spielberg and Lucas, Dies at 78
He created some of the most memorable movie posters of all-time in his own signature style as Steven Spielberg and Guillermo del Toro pay tribute.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Rest in peace Drew Struzan, a true icon www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Reminder: they're STILL taking all of our work + we STILL need (especially Cali) signatures on the petition supporting Bill AB412 - the AI Copyright Transparency Act.
TLDR= this'll require transparency about what's in AI datasets!
Signing takes 1 min. Once done, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963
TLDR= this'll require transparency about what's in AI datasets!
Signing takes 1 min. Once done, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963
October 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Reminder: they're STILL taking all of our work + we STILL need (especially Cali) signatures on the petition supporting Bill AB412 - the AI Copyright Transparency Act.
TLDR= this'll require transparency about what's in AI datasets!
Signing takes 1 min. Once done, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963
TLDR= this'll require transparency about what's in AI datasets!
Signing takes 1 min. Once done, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963
HEY #AVATARSKY WAKE UP!! New Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer just dropped (and its absolutely packed) !! 🔥🔥🔥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma1x...
Avatar: Fire and Ash | New Trailer
YouTube video by Avatar
www.youtube.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
HEY #AVATARSKY WAKE UP!! New Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer just dropped (and its absolutely packed) !! 🔥🔥🔥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma1x...
Reposted by Zachary Berger
[Upcoming artbook] Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole (Insight Editions, November 18)
"Explore the iconic concept designs and beautiful matte paintings from artist Dylan Cole, concept artist for Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Tron: Legacy..."
"Explore the iconic concept designs and beautiful matte paintings from artist Dylan Cole, concept artist for Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Tron: Legacy..."
September 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
[Upcoming artbook] Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole (Insight Editions, November 18)
"Explore the iconic concept designs and beautiful matte paintings from artist Dylan Cole, concept artist for Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Tron: Legacy..."
"Explore the iconic concept designs and beautiful matte paintings from artist Dylan Cole, concept artist for Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Tron: Legacy..."
Check it out #avatarsky!! 🦾
It's Mick Scoresby 2.0 vs. Payakan in Avatar: Fire And Ash: 'This time it's personal!'
The sea-faring villain of The Way Of Water is back with a vengeance in James Cameron's threequel, says star Brendan Cowell. Read more at Empire.
www.empireonline.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Check it out #avatarsky!! 🦾
Friends (esp if you live in CA) we REALLY need signatures on this petition supporting Bill AB412 - the AI Copyright Transparency Act.
TLDR = this will require AI corps to be transparent about what is in their datasets!
Signing takes 1 min. Once you sign, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963
TLDR = this will require AI corps to be transparent about what is in their datasets!
Signing takes 1 min. Once you sign, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963
August 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Friends (esp if you live in CA) we REALLY need signatures on this petition supporting Bill AB412 - the AI Copyright Transparency Act.
TLDR = this will require AI corps to be transparent about what is in their datasets!
Signing takes 1 min. Once you sign, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963
TLDR = this will require AI corps to be transparent about what is in their datasets!
Signing takes 1 min. Once you sign, PLEASE SHARE!! tinyurl.com/4uxbp963
Reposted by Zachary Berger
1/7 This is Showrunner AI, a startup that just a few weeks ago got Amazon funding to become the “Netflix of AI” as reported by Forbes, Business Insider, NBC News and so on.
Frustratingly, no news outlets asked or researched the data used by Showrunner. Well after some digging here’s it is👇
Frustratingly, no news outlets asked or researched the data used by Showrunner. Well after some digging here’s it is👇
The Showrunner AI people say it's NOT just a tool, it's a competitor, and that pencils don't stand up and write by themselves.
This is what artists have been saying, but used as pro-AI marketing. It's the quiet part out loud, and quite frankly, probably good evidence in court.
This is what artists have been saying, but used as pro-AI marketing. It's the quiet part out loud, and quite frankly, probably good evidence in court.
August 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
1/7 This is Showrunner AI, a startup that just a few weeks ago got Amazon funding to become the “Netflix of AI” as reported by Forbes, Business Insider, NBC News and so on.
Frustratingly, no news outlets asked or researched the data used by Showrunner. Well after some digging here’s it is👇
Frustratingly, no news outlets asked or researched the data used by Showrunner. Well after some digging here’s it is👇
Hey #avatarsky! I will be participating as a guest judge for your Avatar-themed art for this year's Avatar Day fan event on August 21! A bit nervous, because I know how many incredible artists there are out there in the community! Hit the link to find out more! avatar-day-event.webflow.io
August 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Hey #avatarsky! I will be participating as a guest judge for your Avatar-themed art for this year's Avatar Day fan event on August 21! A bit nervous, because I know how many incredible artists there are out there in the community! Hit the link to find out more! avatar-day-event.webflow.io
Reposted by Zachary Berger
FIRST LOOK IMAGE
David Thewlis enters Avatar: Fire And Ash as Peylak – with a major role to come in 4 and 5.
James Cameron says he’s playing “a long game” with the character. “You're gonna wait for it, but it's satisfying,” he tells Empire.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
David Thewlis enters Avatar: Fire And Ash as Peylak – with a major role to come in 4 and 5.
James Cameron says he’s playing “a long game” with the character. “You're gonna wait for it, but it's satisfying,” he tells Empire.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
July 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
FIRST LOOK IMAGE
David Thewlis enters Avatar: Fire And Ash as Peylak – with a major role to come in 4 and 5.
James Cameron says he’s playing “a long game” with the character. “You're gonna wait for it, but it's satisfying,” he tells Empire.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
David Thewlis enters Avatar: Fire And Ash as Peylak – with a major role to come in 4 and 5.
James Cameron says he’s playing “a long game” with the character. “You're gonna wait for it, but it's satisfying,” he tells Empire.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
Due out December 19, here is the first official trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash. I hope you join us in theaters in December, you’re in for a wild ride. 🔥1/3 youtu.be/nb_fFj_0rq8?...
Avatar: Fire and Ash | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Avatar
youtu.be
July 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Due out December 19, here is the first official trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash. I hope you join us in theaters in December, you’re in for a wild ride. 🔥1/3 youtu.be/nb_fFj_0rq8?...
Hey #avatarsky - let’s have some fun: please reply to this post with shares / screenshots of your favorite (positive) #AvatarFireAndAsh trailer takes - I wanna see ‘em!
(I’m not on X any more, so I feel like I may be missing out on some fun ones…)
(I’m not on X any more, so I feel like I may be missing out on some fun ones…)
July 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Hey #avatarsky - let’s have some fun: please reply to this post with shares / screenshots of your favorite (positive) #AvatarFireAndAsh trailer takes - I wanna see ‘em!
(I’m not on X any more, so I feel like I may be missing out on some fun ones…)
(I’m not on X any more, so I feel like I may be missing out on some fun ones…)
Reposted by Zachary Berger
Now seated for the trailer for James Cameron’s AVATAR: Fire and Ash
July 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Now seated for the trailer for James Cameron’s AVATAR: Fire and Ash
Reposted by Zachary Berger
The Avatar Fire And Ash trailer got me bad. I was vibrating in my seat smiling ear to ear, totally awestruck, it was exhilarating, I am so excited to see it.
Also saw fantastic four x
Also saw fantastic four x
July 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Avatar Fire And Ash trailer got me bad. I was vibrating in my seat smiling ear to ear, totally awestruck, it was exhilarating, I am so excited to see it.
Also saw fantastic four x
Also saw fantastic four x
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Nice of the Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer to let Fantastic Four play after it
July 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Nice of the Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer to let Fantastic Four play after it
The ban on states regulating AI is back in Trump's newly announced "AI Action Plan". It proposes limiting federal AI funding to states that regulate the AI industry, something that was recently killed 99-1 in the "Big Beautiful Bill" - www.businessinsider.com/trump-admin-...
States with strict AI laws could see federal dollars withheld under Trump's new AI plan
The Trump administration's new "AI Action Plan" recommends withholding federal funding from states with "burdensome" AI regulations.
www.businessinsider.com
July 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The ban on states regulating AI is back in Trump's newly announced "AI Action Plan". It proposes limiting federal AI funding to states that regulate the AI industry, something that was recently killed 99-1 in the "Big Beautiful Bill" - www.businessinsider.com/trump-admin-...
Friends, they AI corps REALLY don't want to have to tell us if they trained on our work. Want to help change that? PLEASE sign and share this petition - it'll seriously take you 1 minute. actionnetwork.org/petitions/le...
July 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Friends, they AI corps REALLY don't want to have to tell us if they trained on our work. Want to help change that? PLEASE sign and share this petition - it'll seriously take you 1 minute. actionnetwork.org/petitions/le...
Calling all #avatarsky and #Avatar fans! The first trailer for #AvatarFireAndAsh has been *officially* confirmed to be in front of #Fantastic4 this weekend! Hope you can make it, you’re in for a fun ride! 🔥
July 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Calling all #avatarsky and #Avatar fans! The first trailer for #AvatarFireAndAsh has been *officially* confirmed to be in front of #Fantastic4 this weekend! Hope you can make it, you’re in for a fun ride! 🔥
THE AI REGULATION BAN IS DEAD!! The rest of the Bill is a shit sandwich, but let's celebrate our wins where we can!
THANK YOU to everyone who made calls to their senators or at least made noise about it on social media: your efforts DID make a difference!! This wouldn't have happened without you!!
THANK YOU to everyone who made calls to their senators or at least made noise about it on social media: your efforts DID make a difference!! This wouldn't have happened without you!!
Folks! The ban against states regulating AI is DEAD! It’s was voted 99-1!
This victory belongs to us all! Unfettered GenAi is an issue for us all, and groups from all walks of life came together to demand we regulate! Your calls and action made the difference! So thank you everyone! We did this!
This victory belongs to us all! Unfettered GenAi is an issue for us all, and groups from all walks of life came together to demand we regulate! Your calls and action made the difference! So thank you everyone! We did this!
July 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
THE AI REGULATION BAN IS DEAD!! The rest of the Bill is a shit sandwich, but let's celebrate our wins where we can!
THANK YOU to everyone who made calls to their senators or at least made noise about it on social media: your efforts DID make a difference!! This wouldn't have happened without you!!
THANK YOU to everyone who made calls to their senators or at least made noise about it on social media: your efforts DID make a difference!! This wouldn't have happened without you!!
KEEP CALLING YOUR SENATORS ABOUT THE AI REGULATION BAN especially if you live in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alaska, or Maine! IT’S NOT OVER UNTIL IT’S OVER!! Instructions on how to call and script ideas of what to say in the below thread.
June 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
KEEP CALLING YOUR SENATORS ABOUT THE AI REGULATION BAN especially if you live in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alaska, or Maine! IT’S NOT OVER UNTIL IT’S OVER!! Instructions on how to call and script ideas of what to say in the below thread.
KEEP CALLING YOUR SENATORS ABOUT THE AI REGULATION BAN especially if you live in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alaska, or Maine! IT’S WORKING!! Instructions on how to call and script ideas of what to say in the below thread.
June 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
KEEP CALLING YOUR SENATORS ABOUT THE AI REGULATION BAN especially if you live in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alaska, or Maine! IT’S WORKING!! Instructions on how to call and script ideas of what to say in the below thread.
Don't let Mr. Cruz tell your state how it should govern. Please call your senators - especially if you live in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alaska, or Maine. Instructions on how to call and script ideas of what to say in the below thread.
June 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Don't let Mr. Cruz tell your state how it should govern. Please call your senators - especially if you live in Florida, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alaska, or Maine. Instructions on how to call and script ideas of what to say in the below thread.
The US ban on state AI regulation may be voted on in the senate very soon. If you live in one of these states - FL, MO, TX, TN, WI, AK, ME - please call your senators & ask them to remove the "state AI regulation ban" in the budget reconciliation bill NOW! Link to call & what to say in next post 1/
June 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The US ban on state AI regulation may be voted on in the senate very soon. If you live in one of these states - FL, MO, TX, TN, WI, AK, ME - please call your senators & ask them to remove the "state AI regulation ban" in the budget reconciliation bill NOW! Link to call & what to say in next post 1/
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🔥 It's happening! Disney and Universal are suing Midjourney and they cited mine and Gary Marcus' work exposing their infringement in their filing. LET'S GO! 🔥
June 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🔥 It's happening! Disney and Universal are suing Midjourney and they cited mine and Gary Marcus' work exposing their infringement in their filing. LET'S GO! 🔥