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Mike Bedigan

Sigourney Weaver says she’s moved that Avatar is ‘giving hope’ and ‘respite’ to Ukrainian people

Weaver’s comments come as Avatar: The Way Of Water is fast approaching becoming the number one distributed film in Ukraine’s history

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Sigourney Weaver says it is “moving” to know that Avatar: The Way Of Water has provided “respite” for the people of Ukraine, during the ongoing conflict with Russia.

The Hollywood actress, who stars in James Cameron’s blockbuster sequel, said giving people “that kind of escape” was the reason she was in the entertainment business.

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