This comes from the Dec 23, 2007 Philly Inquirer:
Tinseltown
I hear that just about every large building in the area is being scouted by M. Night Shyamalan, who needs four or five huge soundstages in mid-2008 when he starts shooting the first of three Avatar live-action films for Paramount.
I hear that just about every large building in the area is being scouted by M. Night Shyamalan, who needs four or five huge soundstages in mid-2008 when he starts shooting the first of three Avatar live-action films for Paramount.
We’ve also learned from an anonymous source that the shoot possibly starts in August 2008 – but that is a rumor.
Thanks to the M. Night Fan Fairy for the info!