Feds to meet with film director Cameron for ideas to stop oil

Feds to meet with film director Cameron for ideas to stop oil
James Cameron poses with the award for best motion picture drama for “Avatar” backstage at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010.
WASHINGTON (AP) - "Top kill" didn't stop the Gulf oil spill. How about something "titanic"?

Federal officials are hoping film director James Cameron can help them come up with ideas on how to stop the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

The "Avatar" and "Titanic" director was among a group of scientists and other experts who met Tuesday with officials from the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies for a brainstorming session on stopping the massive oil leak.

The Canadian-born Cameron is considered an expert on underwater filming and remote vehicle technologies. "Avatar" and "Titanic" are the two highest-grossing films of all time.