James Cameron puts Battle Angel Alita on hold.

Does this surprise anyone? Canada's bastard son James Cameron has put his Battle Angel Alita project on hold for now, apparently stuck in development limbo, and is focusing his efforts on another script titled Project 880. Battle Angel was set to start filming in December.

According to the report at BBC Movies, the film will "be shot in 3D with an advanced version of the motion-capture technology used in The Polar Express" in addition to using new Hi-Definition cameras [Hollywood Reporter]. There is no word on what the plot of the film is about as Lightstorm Entertainment is keeping mum on it.

Just one thing about that Polar Express motion capture thingy. Please do something about the eyes! Those kids creeped me out, man.