Avatar: The Last Airbender has its fair share of straight and queer ships, something that the fandom has endlessly debated about within both The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. While The Last Airbender was usually lagging in the canon queer relationship department, it seems that the live-action adaptation of the series amended that with its first season.
Ian Ousley as Sokka, Gordon Cormier as Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara in season 1 of Avatar: The Last Airbender
The first season of the show covers a lot of ground. It has a lot more freedom compared to its animated iteration, given that it is a completely separate medium with a different audience in mind. This allowed the story to explore other themes that could only be alluded to in the animated version or had to be wholly absent thanks to the time it was made in and the audience it catered to.
Ian Ousley as Sokka, Gordon Cormier as Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara in season 1 of Avatar: The Last Airbender
The first season of the show covers a lot of ground. It has a lot more freedom compared to its animated iteration, given that it is a completely separate medium with a different audience in mind. This allowed the story to explore other themes that could only be alluded to in the animated version or had to be wholly absent thanks to the time it was made in and the audience it catered to.
- 4/24/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, developed by Albert Kim, is a live-action adaptation of the animated television series of the same name, created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko. The live-action adaptation stars Gordon Cormier, Ian Ousley, Kiawentiio, and more.
Set in a fictional world where human civilization is divided into four nations based on the elements: water, fire, earth, and air. The story follows the adventurous journey of 12-year-old Aang, the next Avatar who can master all four elements. Katara and Sokka accompany him on his quest to save the world from the onslaught of the Fire Lord while avoiding being captured by Crown Prince Zuko. Ian Ousley once again discussed his character compared to the character from the original animated series.
Ian Oulsey and Kiawentiio as Sokka and Katara
Ian Ousley Insists on Finding Ways to Bring out a More Serious Side to Sokka without Losing...
Set in a fictional world where human civilization is divided into four nations based on the elements: water, fire, earth, and air. The story follows the adventurous journey of 12-year-old Aang, the next Avatar who can master all four elements. Katara and Sokka accompany him on his quest to save the world from the onslaught of the Fire Lord while avoiding being captured by Crown Prince Zuko. Ian Ousley once again discussed his character compared to the character from the original animated series.
Ian Oulsey and Kiawentiio as Sokka and Katara
Ian Ousley Insists on Finding Ways to Bring out a More Serious Side to Sokka without Losing...
- 4/10/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender received mixed reviews from fans and critics, and while the series introduced fresh concepts that are somehow different from the animated series, it still made sure to bring back beloved characters.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
One of which is King Bumi played by Utkarsh Ambudkar. The figure is known for being the eccentric earth-bending king of Omashu, so it definitely took the actor and his makeup team quite some time to transform his look.
King Bumi Actor Wants Fans To Give Avatar: The Last Airbender A Chance
While speaking with Cbr last 2022, Utkarsh Ambudkar revealed how long he had to sit down and watch his army of makeup artists change his appearance into King Bumi.
“It was like six hours in a chair transforming into King Bumi, and I think people are really gonna be pleased when they see the series.”
Suggested“Daniel,...
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
One of which is King Bumi played by Utkarsh Ambudkar. The figure is known for being the eccentric earth-bending king of Omashu, so it definitely took the actor and his makeup team quite some time to transform his look.
King Bumi Actor Wants Fans To Give Avatar: The Last Airbender A Chance
While speaking with Cbr last 2022, Utkarsh Ambudkar revealed how long he had to sit down and watch his army of makeup artists change his appearance into King Bumi.
“It was like six hours in a chair transforming into King Bumi, and I think people are really gonna be pleased when they see the series.”
Suggested“Daniel,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The animated Avatar: The Last Airbender series, created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, has become a cult classic although the last season aired more than a decade ago. Its popularity among the viewers led to its adaptation into M. Night Shyamalan’s 2010 live-action film. It also spawned the sequel series The Legend of Korra, which aired from 2012 to 2014.
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
Fast forward to 2023, a Netflix live-action remake of the series was released. Just like the animated show, this live-action series also featured numerous characters such as Aang the Avatar, his companions Katara and Sokka, the exiled Fire Nation crown prince Zuko, and many others. Every fan has their own bias when it comes to all these characters. Similarly, the writers too have a personal favorite.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s Creator Revealed the Writers’ Favorite Character
Albert Kim | Asia Society on...
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
Fast forward to 2023, a Netflix live-action remake of the series was released. Just like the animated show, this live-action series also featured numerous characters such as Aang the Avatar, his companions Katara and Sokka, the exiled Fire Nation crown prince Zuko, and many others. Every fan has their own bias when it comes to all these characters. Similarly, the writers too have a personal favorite.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s Creator Revealed the Writers’ Favorite Character
Albert Kim | Asia Society on...
- 4/8/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Water, Earth, Fire, Air, New Showrunners. Netflix‘s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender will switch things up for its remaining seasons as Albert Kim steps down as the wildly entertaining elemental adventure showrunner. Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani will lead the show as executive producers in the future. Boylan and Raisani are well-versed in the world of Avatar after Boylan served as co-executive producer on Season 1. At the same time, Raisani was an executive producer, director, and VFX supervisor. Kim remains a part of the series as an executive producer for seasons two and three.
Kim’s exit stems from his getting the opportunity to develop more projects at Disney. Additionally, he’s boarding the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians as an executive producer. Avatar: The Last Airbender was renewed by Netflix for two more seasons after the series exceeded expectations at launch. While the...
Kim’s exit stems from his getting the opportunity to develop more projects at Disney. Additionally, he’s boarding the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians as an executive producer. Avatar: The Last Airbender was renewed by Netflix for two more seasons after the series exceeded expectations at launch. While the...
- 4/5/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Avatar: The Last Airbender recently has been renewed for two seasons. The live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series follows Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation and will conclude with season 3.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
While the first season had eight episodes, there’s no word as of now on how many episodes will be in the final two seasons. In the meantime, the show just faced a big change before tackling Book Two for the live-action series.
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Albert Kim, who developed the series and served as showrunner on Season 1, is stepping down.
Change in Leadership in Netflix’s Live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender...
Avatar: The Last Airbender
While the first season had eight episodes, there’s no word as of now on how many episodes will be in the final two seasons. In the meantime, the show just faced a big change before tackling Book Two for the live-action series.
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Albert Kim, who developed the series and served as showrunner on Season 1, is stepping down.
Change in Leadership in Netflix’s Live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender...
- 4/5/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series is undergoing a change in leadership.
Variety has learned that Albert Kim, who developed the series and served as showrunner on Season 1, is stepping down. Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani will lead the show as executive producers going forward. Netflix has already announced the show has been renewed for two more seasons, concluding with Season 3.
Boylan served as co-executive producer on Season 1 of “Last Airbender,” while Raisani was an executive producer, director, and a VFX supervisor. Kim will remain onboard as an executive producer for Seasons 2 and 3. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Kim wanted to explore new opportunities following the multi-year development process on “Last Airbender” and has signed a deal with Disney to work as an executive producer on the “Percy Jackson” series while also developing new projects for that company.
Boylan’s other credits include the...
Variety has learned that Albert Kim, who developed the series and served as showrunner on Season 1, is stepping down. Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani will lead the show as executive producers going forward. Netflix has already announced the show has been renewed for two more seasons, concluding with Season 3.
Boylan served as co-executive producer on Season 1 of “Last Airbender,” while Raisani was an executive producer, director, and a VFX supervisor. Kim will remain onboard as an executive producer for Seasons 2 and 3. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Kim wanted to explore new opportunities following the multi-year development process on “Last Airbender” and has signed a deal with Disney to work as an executive producer on the “Percy Jackson” series while also developing new projects for that company.
Boylan’s other credits include the...
- 4/4/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Avatar: The Last Airbender is making a showrunner change.
Albert Kim, who served as showrunner and wrote the pilot for Netflix’s hit live-action adaptation anime adaptation, is moving on with Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani taking over leadership of the show as exec producers for seasons two and three.
Kim shepherded the show for nearly two and a half years and will remain on the show as an executive producer. He has just signed a deal with Disney to join Percy Jackson and the Olympians as an exec producer after it was renewed for a second season.
Boylan was a co-exec producer on the first season. She has previously worked as a co-exec producer on series including Citadel, Poker Face and The Punisher as well as working on series including Castle and Once Upon A Time.
Raisani was director, executive producer and a VFX supervisor on season one. He...
Albert Kim, who served as showrunner and wrote the pilot for Netflix’s hit live-action adaptation anime adaptation, is moving on with Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani taking over leadership of the show as exec producers for seasons two and three.
Kim shepherded the show for nearly two and a half years and will remain on the show as an executive producer. He has just signed a deal with Disney to join Percy Jackson and the Olympians as an exec producer after it was renewed for a second season.
Boylan was a co-exec producer on the first season. She has previously worked as a co-exec producer on series including Citadel, Poker Face and The Punisher as well as working on series including Castle and Once Upon A Time.
Raisani was director, executive producer and a VFX supervisor on season one. He...
- 4/4/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Avatar: The Last Airbender is heading into its second season with its third showrunner at the helm.
Showrunner Albert Kim, who replaced creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, is also exiting the Netflix live-action series. Co-executive producer Christine Boylan and exec producer Jabbar Raisani — both of whom were hired by Kim — will take over as the drama’s third showrunners for the previously announced second and third seasons.
Sources say Kim’s intention was to lay the foundation for season one of Avatar: The Last Airbender after stepping in for the beloved franchise’s creators. Given the long turnaround time in crafting the series — Netflix ordered it in 2018, the creators left in late 2020 and the show didn’t debut until February 2024 — sources say Kim was ready to move on to new opportunities.
Kim, whose résumé include Sleepy Hollow and Leverage, will remain credited as an exec producer on Avatar: The Last Airbender...
Showrunner Albert Kim, who replaced creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, is also exiting the Netflix live-action series. Co-executive producer Christine Boylan and exec producer Jabbar Raisani — both of whom were hired by Kim — will take over as the drama’s third showrunners for the previously announced second and third seasons.
Sources say Kim’s intention was to lay the foundation for season one of Avatar: The Last Airbender after stepping in for the beloved franchise’s creators. Given the long turnaround time in crafting the series — Netflix ordered it in 2018, the creators left in late 2020 and the show didn’t debut until February 2024 — sources say Kim was ready to move on to new opportunities.
Kim, whose résumé include Sleepy Hollow and Leverage, will remain credited as an exec producer on Avatar: The Last Airbender...
- 4/4/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated: The Paley Center for Media has revealed new additions to the lineup for the 41st PaleyFest LA, which runs from Friday, April 12 through Saturday, April 20 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Joining The Morning Show on opening night, April 12 are Karen Pittman (Mia Jordan); Nicole Behaire (Christina Hunter); Charlotte Stoudt, Showrunner & Executive Producer, and Mimi Leder, Executive Producer & Director.
For the Loki panel, Owen Wilson will join the previously announced Tom Hiddleson, along with Sophia Di Martino, Eric Martin, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. That’s April 13.
Judd Apatow will moderate Curb Your Enthusiasm on Thursday, April 18, while Patton Oswalt will moderate The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Saturday, April 20.
Arden Cho (June) will join Avatar: The Last Airbender on April 14.
Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner Rich Appel will moderate the Q&a conversation for Family Guy 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, April 19.
As previously announced, Andy Samberg will...
Joining The Morning Show on opening night, April 12 are Karen Pittman (Mia Jordan); Nicole Behaire (Christina Hunter); Charlotte Stoudt, Showrunner & Executive Producer, and Mimi Leder, Executive Producer & Director.
For the Loki panel, Owen Wilson will join the previously announced Tom Hiddleson, along with Sophia Di Martino, Eric Martin, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. That’s April 13.
Judd Apatow will moderate Curb Your Enthusiasm on Thursday, April 18, while Patton Oswalt will moderate The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Saturday, April 20.
Arden Cho (June) will join Avatar: The Last Airbender on April 14.
Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner Rich Appel will moderate the Q&a conversation for Family Guy 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, April 19.
As previously announced, Andy Samberg will...
- 3/27/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The live-action adaptation of the animated TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender attracted a lot of attention last month for the wrong reasons. Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko created the animated series for Nickelodeon. The show was aired between 2005 and 2008, and more than a decade later, it was made into a live-action series for Netflix.
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Netflix adaptation was criticized on numerous grounds owing to the change in storyline and the visual effects. Despite this, it has reached a milestone that has left behind another live-action adaptation that was released last year. The other live-action adaptation in question is One Piece.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Has Made a New Record A still from Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in a fictional world where human society is divided into four nations based on the four classical elements- Air,...
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Netflix adaptation was criticized on numerous grounds owing to the change in storyline and the visual effects. Despite this, it has reached a milestone that has left behind another live-action adaptation that was released last year. The other live-action adaptation in question is One Piece.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Has Made a New Record A still from Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in a fictional world where human society is divided into four nations based on the four classical elements- Air,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” is the “Real Avatar” for many fans worldwide. It follows the journey of Aang, the last Airbender, and his friends, as they strive to bring balance to the world by defeating the Fire Lord Ozai and ending the Hundred Year War.
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
The power of friendship shines through in the story and the series is filled with unforgettable characters and relationships. It is known for its exploration of complex relationships, including the one between Katara and Zuko. While the series ultimately focused on Katara’s romance with Aang and Zuko’s redemption arc, the creators originally considered a different path for these two characters.
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Katara And Zuko Were Originally Meant To Be Together
Avatar: The Last Airbender isn’t just about...
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
The power of friendship shines through in the story and the series is filled with unforgettable characters and relationships. It is known for its exploration of complex relationships, including the one between Katara and Zuko. While the series ultimately focused on Katara’s romance with Aang and Zuko’s redemption arc, the creators originally considered a different path for these two characters.
SUGGESTEDAvatar: The Last Airbender Original Creators Made a Huge Blunder With Aang’s Greatest Power That Even Surpasses Bloodbending
Katara And Zuko Were Originally Meant To Be Together
Avatar: The Last Airbender isn’t just about...
- 3/20/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Avatar: The Last Airbender, the Netflix series has been making rounds on the internet ever since it was released. While fans have been enjoying the series, its arrival takes us back to another live-action version of the mythos, the 2010 movie The Last Airbender.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, The Last Airbender, is a criticized and lambasted feature. While the movie might be bad Shyamalan’s defense of the movie is even worse which will leave fans shocked.
When M. Night Shyamalan Defended His Version Of Avatar: The Last Airbender
M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender (2010)
When M. Night Shyamalan was said to make a live-action version of The Last Airbender, fans had high expectations but they were all broken the moment the casting controversy started. Although, with time, fans of the original cartoon and critics have found many issues with the 2010 movie,...
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, The Last Airbender, is a criticized and lambasted feature. While the movie might be bad Shyamalan’s defense of the movie is even worse which will leave fans shocked.
When M. Night Shyamalan Defended His Version Of Avatar: The Last Airbender
M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender (2010)
When M. Night Shyamalan was said to make a live-action version of The Last Airbender, fans had high expectations but they were all broken the moment the casting controversy started. Although, with time, fans of the original cartoon and critics have found many issues with the 2010 movie,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Dallas Liu, the talented performer behind Prince Zuko in Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, has explained the rivalry between his character and Kiawentiio’s Katara.
While Zuko is most known for his obsessed ramblings about capturing the Avatar to regain his honor, Aang is far from the only person in his life who he consistently butts heads with.
There are people like his father, the Fire Lord, his sister, Princess Azula, and Aang’s best friend, Katara.
Read full article on The Direct.
While Zuko is most known for his obsessed ramblings about capturing the Avatar to regain his honor, Aang is far from the only person in his life who he consistently butts heads with.
There are people like his father, the Fire Lord, his sister, Princess Azula, and Aang’s best friend, Katara.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/10/2024
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Bringing one of the most iconic animated series to life, Netflix recently came out with the live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. Starring Gordon Cormier in the lead role, the Netflix series has a score of 59% on Rotten Tomatoes with an Audience Score of 75%. While there are clearly varying opinions about the show, the consensus calls it a “solid” attempt at a live-action adaptation.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Since the original series went on for 3 seasons, a couple more seasons from the Netflix series were expected. Recently, the show was renewed for a second and third season. Now, the important question is which characters will make it to the second season and which won’t. Apparently, actor A. Martinez is not too sure that his Avatar: The Last Airbender character will get a spot in season two.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Won’t Have This Actor?...
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Since the original series went on for 3 seasons, a couple more seasons from the Netflix series were expected. Recently, the show was renewed for a second and third season. Now, the important question is which characters will make it to the second season and which won’t. Apparently, actor A. Martinez is not too sure that his Avatar: The Last Airbender character will get a spot in season two.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Won’t Have This Actor?...
- 3/9/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has officially been renewed for Seasons 2 and 3. While the show received mixed reactions from fans, it managed to climb to the number-one spot on the streaming platform’s list.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
The main cast includes Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Elizabeth Yu, and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and the show follows the adventures of 12-year-old Aang as he masters the four elemental powers to save a world at war.
Gordon Cormier’s Priceless Reaction To Fake Avatar: The Last Airbender Cancelation
During a video call meeting, the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender were present to hear an announcement made by Daniel Dae Kim, who plays Fire Lord Ozai. The actor started the conversation by building up the tension and increasing the anticipation of the cast members (via Netflix):
“One of the reasons we’re getting together is...
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
The main cast includes Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Elizabeth Yu, and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and the show follows the adventures of 12-year-old Aang as he masters the four elemental powers to save a world at war.
Gordon Cormier’s Priceless Reaction To Fake Avatar: The Last Airbender Cancelation
During a video call meeting, the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender were present to hear an announcement made by Daniel Dae Kim, who plays Fire Lord Ozai. The actor started the conversation by building up the tension and increasing the anticipation of the cast members (via Netflix):
“One of the reasons we’re getting together is...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The cast and crew of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” are still waiting to hear what their creative team has in store for Seasons 2 and 3.
“We have no idea,” Dallas Liu, who stars as Prince Zuko in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the Nickelodeon animated series of the same name, told me Wednesday night at Vanity Fair and Instagram’s pre-Oscars party, Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood, at Bar Marmont. “We have literally zero details. I was hoping for something, but Netflix is staying pretty tight-lipped about it right now.”
They haven’t even been told when production will resume.
Even so, Liu is excited, specially because more seasons means more representation. “The Asian and the Indigenous community have so many talented actors and actress,” he said. “I feel like we could go in any direction that we’d like.”
Earlier on Wednesday, Netflix announced the series was renewed for two more seasons.
“We have no idea,” Dallas Liu, who stars as Prince Zuko in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the Nickelodeon animated series of the same name, told me Wednesday night at Vanity Fair and Instagram’s pre-Oscars party, Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood, at Bar Marmont. “We have literally zero details. I was hoping for something, but Netflix is staying pretty tight-lipped about it right now.”
They haven’t even been told when production will resume.
Even so, Liu is excited, specially because more seasons means more representation. “The Asian and the Indigenous community have so many talented actors and actress,” he said. “I feel like we could go in any direction that we’d like.”
Earlier on Wednesday, Netflix announced the series was renewed for two more seasons.
- 3/7/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Avatar: The Last Airbender arrived on Netflix in February, and fans of the live-action adaptation of the popular Nickelodeon animated series can rest easy knowing the series will get a proper resolution.
Netflix has renewed Avatar: The Last Airbender for two more seasons, but season three will also end the series.
The Netflix series, created by Michael Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, stars Gordon Cormier, Ian Ousley, Kiawentiio, Dallas Liu, Ken Leung, Elizabeth Yu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Daniel Dae Kim. It tells the story of young Aang (Cormier) as he learns to master the four elements.
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Netflix has renewed Avatar: The Last Airbender for two more seasons, but season three will also end the series.
The Netflix series, created by Michael Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, stars Gordon Cormier, Ian Ousley, Kiawentiio, Dallas Liu, Ken Leung, Elizabeth Yu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Daniel Dae Kim. It tells the story of young Aang (Cormier) as he learns to master the four elements.
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- 3/7/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has been a topic of much discussion since its release, garnering both praise and criticism. The series, starring Gordon Cormier in the lead role, swiftly climbed to the top of the Netflix streaming charts, despite the mixed reactions. And fans and the cast of the series have now rejoiced with the news of a two-season renewal for the show.
Gordon Cormier as Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender
However, the news of the renewal was not delivered swiftly to the cast, as Daniel Dae Kim, who portrays the role of Fire Lord Ozai in the Netflix adaptation, orchestrated a prank with false cancellation news, which left them in a state of shock and disbelief.
Daniel Dae Kim Pranks the Cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix has officially renewed Avatar: The Last Airbender for Season 2 and Season 3. And Daniel Dae Kim...
Gordon Cormier as Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender
However, the news of the renewal was not delivered swiftly to the cast, as Daniel Dae Kim, who portrays the role of Fire Lord Ozai in the Netflix adaptation, orchestrated a prank with false cancellation news, which left them in a state of shock and disbelief.
Daniel Dae Kim Pranks the Cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix has officially renewed Avatar: The Last Airbender for Season 2 and Season 3. And Daniel Dae Kim...
- 3/7/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Avatar: The Last Airbender over the decades has stood the test of time and remains one of the most beloved cartoons ever. Thus, when Netflix proposed a live-action version of it, people were excited but not without skepticism. With the release of the first season in February, the show has received fairly decent reviews from viewers. And now, the Fire Lord Ozai actor in the series, Daniel Dae Kim, has revealed why the show must be brought back for a second season, and the fans couldn’t agree more.
Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai The Last Airbender. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024 Why does Daniel Dae Kim So Desperately Want a Second Season For Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender?
Daniel Dae Kim is eager to bring back Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, but he admits to one selfish reason. Fans of the cartoon know what a formidable...
Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai The Last Airbender. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024 Why does Daniel Dae Kim So Desperately Want a Second Season For Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender?
Daniel Dae Kim is eager to bring back Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, but he admits to one selfish reason. Fans of the cartoon know what a formidable...
- 3/7/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Avatar: The Last Airbender is still in the hype after its premiere on Netflix. The action of the adventure series is mesmerizing for several fans; this time, actor Gordon Cormier’s stunt has left his co-stars speechless.
Avatar: The Last Airbender: (L to R) Ian Ousley as Sokka, Kiawentiio as Katara, Gordon Cormier as Aang
Cormier, who plays the titular character, Aang in the 2024 Netflix show, has performed several stunts. His acrobatic backflip, however, took his co-stars by surprise and they wondered how the actor had done such a scene that was visually appealing.
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Gordon Cormier’s Insane Stunt Surprised His Co-Stars
Gordon Cormier as Aang in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Aang actor Gordon Cormier shined in the series with his performance.
Avatar: The Last Airbender: (L to R) Ian Ousley as Sokka, Kiawentiio as Katara, Gordon Cormier as Aang
Cormier, who plays the titular character, Aang in the 2024 Netflix show, has performed several stunts. His acrobatic backflip, however, took his co-stars by surprise and they wondered how the actor had done such a scene that was visually appealing.
“That was evil, man”: Gordon Cormier and Avatar Live Action Cast’s Heartbreaking Reaction After Fake Season 2 and 3 News
Gordon Cormier’s Insane Stunt Surprised His Co-Stars
Gordon Cormier as Aang in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Aang actor Gordon Cormier shined in the series with his performance.
- 3/7/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” Renewed For Two More Seasons
There’s harmony at Netflix and amidst the four nations. The streamer has announced a two-season renewal for its hit live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” based on the hit Nickelodeon anime of the same name. The series will officially end with the third season, mirroring the animated series’ arc.
Watch the trailer for “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Season 1 below:
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” takes place in a world divided into four nations—Water, Earth, Fire, and Air—where Benders can manipulate and control their respective nation’s element. Amidst lost hope, Aang (played by Gordon Cormier), a young Air Nomad, reawakens to take his place as the next Avatar, the only individual who has the ability to bend all four elements, and he and his friends Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley) journey to end the Fire Nation’s war against...
There’s harmony at Netflix and amidst the four nations. The streamer has announced a two-season renewal for its hit live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” based on the hit Nickelodeon anime of the same name. The series will officially end with the third season, mirroring the animated series’ arc.
Watch the trailer for “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Season 1 below:
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” takes place in a world divided into four nations—Water, Earth, Fire, and Air—where Benders can manipulate and control their respective nation’s element. Amidst lost hope, Aang (played by Gordon Cormier), a young Air Nomad, reawakens to take his place as the next Avatar, the only individual who has the ability to bend all four elements, and he and his friends Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley) journey to end the Fire Nation’s war against...
- 3/6/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
The new 8-episode live-action adventure series "Avatar: The Last Airbender", stars Gordon Cormier as 'Aang', Kiawentiio as 'Katara', Ian Ousley as 'Sokka' and Dallas Liu as 'Zuko', now streaming on Netflix:
"...the series is set in a war-torn world where certain people can 'bend' one of the four classical elements—water, earth, fire, or air.
"'Aang' (Cormier) is the 'bridge' between the mortal and spirit worlds, and the only one capable of bending all four of the elements.
“The Avatar maintains the balance of the world and nature to bring peace, and Aang is now faced with the responsibility of ending the ambitions of the militaristic 'Fire Nation' to conquer the world.
“With his new companions 'Katara' (Kiawntiio) and 'Sokka' (Ousley), Aang sets out to master the four classical elements while pursued by the exiled Fire Nation crown prince 'Zuko' (Liu) who seeks to regain his honor by capturing him.
"...the series is set in a war-torn world where certain people can 'bend' one of the four classical elements—water, earth, fire, or air.
"'Aang' (Cormier) is the 'bridge' between the mortal and spirit worlds, and the only one capable of bending all four of the elements.
“The Avatar maintains the balance of the world and nature to bring peace, and Aang is now faced with the responsibility of ending the ambitions of the militaristic 'Fire Nation' to conquer the world.
“With his new companions 'Katara' (Kiawntiio) and 'Sokka' (Ousley), Aang sets out to master the four classical elements while pursued by the exiled Fire Nation crown prince 'Zuko' (Liu) who seeks to regain his honor by capturing him.
- 3/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix has managed to adapt the popular Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series which follows the story of Aang, who is also the Avatar, the one who can master all four elements: Water, Earth, Fire, and Air. While the animated series has quite interesting chapters revolving around the protagonist and his friends, Katara and Sokka, the Netflix series has already released the first season with eight episodes.
Avatar: The Last Airbender. (L to R) Ian Ousley as Sokka, Kiawentiio as Katara, and Gordon Cormier as Aang in season 1 of Avatar: The Last Airbender [ Courtesy of Netflix © 2024]Despite the show getting mixed responses from viewers, one couldn’t help but notice the live-action characters meticulously even to their slightest detail. Among them, Princess Yue’s character managed to captivate viewers’ interest with her ethereal beauty. While the character met a tragic conclusion in the series, fans couldn’t help but wonder about the striking...
Avatar: The Last Airbender. (L to R) Ian Ousley as Sokka, Kiawentiio as Katara, and Gordon Cormier as Aang in season 1 of Avatar: The Last Airbender [ Courtesy of Netflix © 2024]Despite the show getting mixed responses from viewers, one couldn’t help but notice the live-action characters meticulously even to their slightest detail. Among them, Princess Yue’s character managed to captivate viewers’ interest with her ethereal beauty. While the character met a tragic conclusion in the series, fans couldn’t help but wonder about the striking...
- 3/6/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Gordon Cormier as Ang, Kiawentiio as Katara, and Ian Ousley as Sokka in season 1 of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ (Photo Cr. Netflix © 2024)
The live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender has been renewed for seasons two and three, with Netflix announcing the upcoming seasons will wrap up the reimagining of the popular Nickelodeon series. The streaming service’s official announcement didn’t include a target premiere date.
Netflix’s very basic description of the upcoming seasons reads: “The live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series will return with a second and third season to conclude the epic story as the four nations unite – Water. Earth. Fire. Air. – to bring The Legend of Aang to its proper conclusion.”
Season one premiered on February 22, 2024 and pulled in 41.1 million views in its first 11 days. The story of a young boy with incredible powers ranked first among all English TV shows on the streaming service in 76 countries.
The live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender has been renewed for seasons two and three, with Netflix announcing the upcoming seasons will wrap up the reimagining of the popular Nickelodeon series. The streaming service’s official announcement didn’t include a target premiere date.
Netflix’s very basic description of the upcoming seasons reads: “The live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series will return with a second and third season to conclude the epic story as the four nations unite – Water. Earth. Fire. Air. – to bring The Legend of Aang to its proper conclusion.”
Season one premiered on February 22, 2024 and pulled in 41.1 million views in its first 11 days. The story of a young boy with incredible powers ranked first among all English TV shows on the streaming service in 76 countries.
- 3/6/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
To successfully adapt an anime series into a live-action can be a huge challenge for creators. If the past has been any proof, not a lot of live-action series have been able to live up to their hype. However, Netflix’s remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender is living up to its hype and has also been a massive critical success among fans.
Avatar Aang | Source: Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Unfortunately, early live-action remakes of the series were not as successful as this one.
W. Night Shyamalan’s Avatar: The Last Airbender was a catastrophic failure
Avatar: The Last Airbender was an animated series created by Michael Dante Dimartino that aired from 2005 to 2008. The series revolved around the story of Aang, the last Airbender who would bring an end to 100 years of war and establish an era of peace.
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Avatar Aang | Source: Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Unfortunately, early live-action remakes of the series were not as successful as this one.
W. Night Shyamalan’s Avatar: The Last Airbender was a catastrophic failure
Avatar: The Last Airbender was an animated series created by Michael Dante Dimartino that aired from 2005 to 2008. The series revolved around the story of Aang, the last Airbender who would bring an end to 100 years of war and establish an era of peace.
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- 3/6/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
Netflix is doubling down on Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The streamer has renewed the lavish live-action adaptation of the Nickelodeon series for two more seasons.
The order will conclude the story of Aang’s journey to become the Avatar in fantastical world.
Since the show’s Feb. 22 debut, the series has been Netflix’s top English-language TV show with 41.1 million views, according to the streamer.
While the first season was eight episodes, there’s no word yet on the episode count of the final two seasons. Netflix has done double-season renewals before (on shows like Emily in Paris and Stranger Things), but this might be the first time the streamer has ordered two seasons to close out a series. The Avatar animated series likewise told its story across three seasons.
The story follows Aang (Gordon Cormier), the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire,...
The streamer has renewed the lavish live-action adaptation of the Nickelodeon series for two more seasons.
The order will conclude the story of Aang’s journey to become the Avatar in fantastical world.
Since the show’s Feb. 22 debut, the series has been Netflix’s top English-language TV show with 41.1 million views, according to the streamer.
While the first season was eight episodes, there’s no word yet on the episode count of the final two seasons. Netflix has done double-season renewals before (on shows like Emily in Paris and Stranger Things), but this might be the first time the streamer has ordered two seasons to close out a series. The Avatar animated series likewise told its story across three seasons.
The story follows Aang (Gordon Cormier), the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire,...
- 3/6/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has renewed “Avatar: The Last Airbender” for two more seasons. The series, a live-action adaptation of the hit Nickelodeon series of the same name, will end with Season 3, following the same structure as the animated version.
“Avatar” is set in a world divided into four nations — the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation and the Air Nomads — that once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the firebenders towards conquering the world. With the current incarnation of the Avatar yet to emerge, the world has loses hope until Aang (Gordon Cormier), a young airbender, reawakens to take his rightful place. Alongside new friends Sokka (Ian Ousley) and Katara (Kiawentiio), siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on...
“Avatar” is set in a world divided into four nations — the Water Tribes, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation and the Air Nomads — that once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the firebenders towards conquering the world. With the current incarnation of the Avatar yet to emerge, the world has loses hope until Aang (Gordon Cormier), a young airbender, reawakens to take his rightful place. Alongside new friends Sokka (Ian Ousley) and Katara (Kiawentiio), siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on...
- 3/6/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Avatar: The Last Airbender, the anime-inspired live-action series, will be able to tell the story of the four nations: Water. Earth. Fire. Air after Netflix renewed it for a further two seasons.
The streamer has handed the show a two-season renewal order to conclude the story of Aang’s journey to become the Avatar.
It comes after the show premiered on Netflix on February 22 and recorded 41.1M views in its first 11 days, topping its TV list for the last two weeks and being on track to enter its top ten most-watched list over its first three months.
The plan is to film these two seasons – Seasons 2 and 3 – in close succession in order to mitigate the fact that child actors tend to grow up quickly.
The series comes from Rideback, whose boss Dan Lin, an exec producer on the series, was recently named Netflix’s new film chief, replacing Scott Stuber.
The streamer has handed the show a two-season renewal order to conclude the story of Aang’s journey to become the Avatar.
It comes after the show premiered on Netflix on February 22 and recorded 41.1M views in its first 11 days, topping its TV list for the last two weeks and being on track to enter its top ten most-watched list over its first three months.
The plan is to film these two seasons – Seasons 2 and 3 – in close succession in order to mitigate the fact that child actors tend to grow up quickly.
The series comes from Rideback, whose boss Dan Lin, an exec producer on the series, was recently named Netflix’s new film chief, replacing Scott Stuber.
- 3/6/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action adaptation series of the original animated series from 2005. Revolving around the story of Aang the Avatar, who needs to master the four elemental powers to fight and save the world at war, it stars Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio Tarbell, Ian Ousley, Dallas James Liu, and Elizabeth Yu.
Gordon Cormier as Aang in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
While Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who starred in The Mandalorian (2019) and Kim’s Convenience (2016), played General Iroh in The Last Airbender, reportedly got a minimal salary for every episode. The South Korean-born Canadian actor and television host is best known for his roles as Randy Ko in Train 48 (2003–2005) and as family patriarch Appa in the play Kim’s Convenience (2011) and its television adaptation (2016–2021).
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Gordon Cormier as Aang in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
While Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who starred in The Mandalorian (2019) and Kim’s Convenience (2016), played General Iroh in The Last Airbender, reportedly got a minimal salary for every episode. The South Korean-born Canadian actor and television host is best known for his roles as Randy Ko in Train 48 (2003–2005) and as family patriarch Appa in the play Kim’s Convenience (2011) and its television adaptation (2016–2021).
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- 3/5/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
When Ken Leung was brought in to audition for the role of Commander Zhao in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix kept everything so secret that the actor didn’t even know what he was auditioning for. But when he found out it was for Avatar, he confessed that he thought it was for James Cameron’s Avatar sequels.
“When I first heard it was Avatar, I thought I as going to be blue,” Leung told Deadline, adding that he wasn’t aware of the original animated series at all, but considered it a good thing for his performance. “Looking back, I kind of love that I came in blank,” he said. “Because when you have ideas, you can kind of… corrupt a pure process. When you come in blank, things will come into it that will inform your playing of it, in a way that it might not if you...
“When I first heard it was Avatar, I thought I as going to be blue,” Leung told Deadline, adding that he wasn’t aware of the original animated series at all, but considered it a good thing for his performance. “Looking back, I kind of love that I came in blank,” he said. “Because when you have ideas, you can kind of… corrupt a pure process. When you come in blank, things will come into it that will inform your playing of it, in a way that it might not if you...
- 2/27/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
It’s a true battle of fire and ice in the Season 1 finale of Avatar: The Last Airbender. On one side, there’s Avatar Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio), Sokka (Ian Ousley), and the Northern Water Tribe. On the other, there’s the Fire Nation forces, led by Prince Zuko (Dallas Liu), his uncle Ihro (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee), and Commander Zhao (Ken Leung). The Fire Nation seems determined to take the Northern Water Tribe’s capital of Agna Qel’a — and defeat the Avatar once and for all — no matter who dies on their quest for world domination. Some are even willing to sacrifice the primal forces of nature, like the Moon Spirit, to do so.
You may be asking yourself, “Why?” Showrunner and executive producer Albert Kim reveals that the answer might be more complicated than you think. Fire Lord Sozin (Hiro Kanagawa) started the Fire Nation’s war...
You may be asking yourself, “Why?” Showrunner and executive producer Albert Kim reveals that the answer might be more complicated than you think. Fire Lord Sozin (Hiro Kanagawa) started the Fire Nation’s war...
- 2/26/2024
- by Ariana Romero
- Tudum - Netflix
Netflix’s live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender hasn’t found favor with fans across the world. The show which is an adaptation of the popular 2005 animated series, has failed in its attempt to create a fresh take on the original mainly due to some key changes that were made to characters and various storylines.
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
While there were a lot of questions raised regarding the toning down of Sokka’s sexist attitude which was integral to the narrative, a bigger problem arose with the depiction of the central protagonist Aang and his transition to the Avatar State. The series took a huge risk by making one significant change that affected the core elements of the character’s journey.
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A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
While there were a lot of questions raised regarding the toning down of Sokka’s sexist attitude which was integral to the narrative, a bigger problem arose with the depiction of the central protagonist Aang and his transition to the Avatar State. The series took a huge risk by making one significant change that affected the core elements of the character’s journey.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender Took A Superficial Approach To Aang’s...
- 2/26/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
After more than half a decade of development, Netflix unveiled its highly anticipated live- action Avatar: The Last Airbender on Friday.
The show, adapted from Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko’s animated series that premiered in 2005, follows the beloved story of Aang, an Avatar who can bend all four elements — water, earth, fire and air — and is responsible for maintaining harmony in his universe’s four nations. Along the way, Aang befriends waterbender Katara and her brother Sokka as they work together to end the fire nation’s war against the other nations. Frequently, the group faces off against Zuko, a fire nation prince locked in an ongoing pursuit of Aang’s demise.
Though Netflix’s live-action approach to the story heads for darker themes than Nickelodeon’s animated original, the cast of kids at the show’s center maintains the story’s sense of childlike wonder that is so beloved by fans.
The show, adapted from Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko’s animated series that premiered in 2005, follows the beloved story of Aang, an Avatar who can bend all four elements — water, earth, fire and air — and is responsible for maintaining harmony in his universe’s four nations. Along the way, Aang befriends waterbender Katara and her brother Sokka as they work together to end the fire nation’s war against the other nations. Frequently, the group faces off against Zuko, a fire nation prince locked in an ongoing pursuit of Aang’s demise.
Though Netflix’s live-action approach to the story heads for darker themes than Nickelodeon’s animated original, the cast of kids at the show’s center maintains the story’s sense of childlike wonder that is so beloved by fans.
- 2/25/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Netflix live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender finally released for streaming earlier this week. This was a second attempt at a live-action remake of the leg and type animated show after M Night Shyamalan’s panned 2010 film The Last Airbender. The animated series aired for three seasons on Nickelodeon from 2005
The recent live-action remake has received mixed responses from critics and fans alike. While many appreciated the show for its performances and VFX, others seem to have criticized it for its pacing and dialogues. While a second season has not been greenlit by Netflix yet, star Kiawentiio, who played Katara in the show expressed her excitement for its future.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Received Mixed Responses A still from Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix’s live-action remakes of popular animated shows have been a hit or miss so far. While some shows like One Piece have gained positive responses,...
The recent live-action remake has received mixed responses from critics and fans alike. While many appreciated the show for its performances and VFX, others seem to have criticized it for its pacing and dialogues. While a second season has not been greenlit by Netflix yet, star Kiawentiio, who played Katara in the show expressed her excitement for its future.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Received Mixed Responses A still from Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix’s live-action remakes of popular animated shows have been a hit or miss so far. While some shows like One Piece have gained positive responses,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
2024’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action adaptation of the animated television series of the same name, which premiered from 2005 to 2008. The show stars Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, and more. The first season of the show includes eight episodes and has received mixed response from the audience and the critics.
Avatar: The Last Airbender’s story follows Avatar Aang and his companions Sokka and Katara and his journey to master the four elements while being pursued by Zuko; the exiled prince of Fire Nation. Avatar Aang faces the responsibility to bring an end to the Fire Nation’s war against other nations. Ian Ousley recently spoke about his character of Sokka and how it is different from the animated series.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender’s story follows Avatar Aang and his companions Sokka and Katara and his journey to master the four elements while being pursued by Zuko; the exiled prince of Fire Nation. Avatar Aang faces the responsibility to bring an end to the Fire Nation’s war against other nations. Ian Ousley recently spoke about his character of Sokka and how it is different from the animated series.
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- 2/25/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
While Zuko, one of the most beloved characters from the fantasy series Avatar: The Last Airbender, has been voiced by actor Dante Basco in the animated series, the character has been portrayed by American actor Dallas Liu in the live-action adaptation. It debuted on Netflix not so long ago and has been the talk of the town since then.
Although Avatar: The Last Airbender has not necessarily been received well by fans and critics, the people involved with the making of the series have done their best to bring the beloved series to life. Dallas Liu revealed his biggest fear from fans while portraying the character of Zuko.
Gordon Cormier as Aang in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Avatar: The Last Airbender Actor Dallas Liu Revealed His Biggest Fear from Fans
Avatar: The Last Airbender follows Aang (Gordon Cormier), the last living Airbender, on his quest to master all four elements – water,...
Although Avatar: The Last Airbender has not necessarily been received well by fans and critics, the people involved with the making of the series have done their best to bring the beloved series to life. Dallas Liu revealed his biggest fear from fans while portraying the character of Zuko.
Gordon Cormier as Aang in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Avatar: The Last Airbender Actor Dallas Liu Revealed His Biggest Fear from Fans
Avatar: The Last Airbender follows Aang (Gordon Cormier), the last living Airbender, on his quest to master all four elements – water,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Albert Kim was left as the sole showrunner of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender when the creators of the original animated series left the live-action adaptation. Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko were initially announced as executive producers and showrunners, but they left the project because they couldn’t agree with Netflix’s vision. Kim revealed that he was upset about the original creators leaving, as he enjoyed working on the show with them.
Gordon Cormier as Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Dimartino and Konietzko were involved in the development of the project for more than two years. They announced their exit on their Instagram that it was a very difficult process for them. Fans still have hope as the creators may return for the animated Avatar: The Last Airbender movies.
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Gordon Cormier as Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Dimartino and Konietzko were involved in the development of the project for more than two years. They announced their exit on their Instagram that it was a very difficult process for them. Fans still have hope as the creators may return for the animated Avatar: The Last Airbender movies.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Showrunner Opens Up About Og Creators Leaving Michael Dante Dimartino and...
- 2/25/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has now landed on Netflix! Based on the beloved animated series, the show dives into a world where nations clash based on their mastery of the elements.
While the Fire Nation burns, the Earth Kingdom crumbles, and the Water Tribes struggle to survive, the once-peaceful Air Nomads seem all but extinguished. But hope arrives in the form of Aang, a young boy who discovers he’s the last Airbender and the Avatar, the only one who can bridge the divides and restore balance.
While the latest Netflix series might be subject to mixed reviews, fans certainly have nothing to complain about the cast. Their chemistry has helped bring the epic story into live-action.
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Gordon Cormier...
While the Fire Nation burns, the Earth Kingdom crumbles, and the Water Tribes struggle to survive, the once-peaceful Air Nomads seem all but extinguished. But hope arrives in the form of Aang, a young boy who discovers he’s the last Airbender and the Avatar, the only one who can bridge the divides and restore balance.
While the latest Netflix series might be subject to mixed reviews, fans certainly have nothing to complain about the cast. Their chemistry has helped bring the epic story into live-action.
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- 2/24/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
“It’s so cool.”
That’s how Gordon Cormier sums up the experience of playing Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender, in the scenes where he sat atop Appa, his trusty flying bison.
But how much of Aang’s journey through the sky on Appa’s back was really happening? Despite being in an era when computers can do just about anything for us, turns out it was more real than you’d think.
Executive producer Jabbar Raisani describes the setup in conversation with Tudum. “On set, there was a full-size Appa rig with the saddle and the head. The actors” — including Kiawentiio as Katara and Ian Ousley as Sokka — “would climb on top of it and ride 20 feet up in the air.”
Both, actually. While having a tangible portion of Appa’s body on set greatly contributed to the final results, Raisani credits the visual effects team for Appa...
That’s how Gordon Cormier sums up the experience of playing Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender, in the scenes where he sat atop Appa, his trusty flying bison.
But how much of Aang’s journey through the sky on Appa’s back was really happening? Despite being in an era when computers can do just about anything for us, turns out it was more real than you’d think.
Executive producer Jabbar Raisani describes the setup in conversation with Tudum. “On set, there was a full-size Appa rig with the saddle and the head. The actors” — including Kiawentiio as Katara and Ian Ousley as Sokka — “would climb on top of it and ride 20 feet up in the air.”
Both, actually. While having a tangible portion of Appa’s body on set greatly contributed to the final results, Raisani credits the visual effects team for Appa...
- 2/23/2024
- by Christopher Hudspeth
- Tudum - Netflix
Netflix’s live-action remake of the animated show Avatar: The Last Airbender has finally begun to stream. The show was in the making for over two years and had made headlines due to the original creators of the show exiting their roles as showrunners. The series finally opened earlier this week to mixed to average reviews.
Actor Gordon Cormier played the role of Aang, the present Avatar in the live-action remake. Cormier finally opened up about his experience playing the role that had a huge fan following. He mentioned the pressures and expectations that came with leading a series of that scale and also stated how nervous he was while awaiting the release of the show.
Gordon Cormier Was Nervous Before The Release Of Avatar: The Last Airbender Gordon Cormier in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Gordon Cormier starred in the Netflix show Avatar: The Last Airbender as Aang, the protagonist of the series.
Actor Gordon Cormier played the role of Aang, the present Avatar in the live-action remake. Cormier finally opened up about his experience playing the role that had a huge fan following. He mentioned the pressures and expectations that came with leading a series of that scale and also stated how nervous he was while awaiting the release of the show.
Gordon Cormier Was Nervous Before The Release Of Avatar: The Last Airbender Gordon Cormier in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Gordon Cormier starred in the Netflix show Avatar: The Last Airbender as Aang, the protagonist of the series.
- 2/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender is nowhere near the quality of the original animated series. It has to suffice with the review that it is a better version than M. Night Shyamalan’s 2010 film. It is not a win for the series since The Last Airbender 2010 had a Rotten Tomatoes score of 5% from the critics. The only exciting news for the disappointed fans is the upcoming animated movie that will continue the Airbender’s story from the Nickelodeon series.
Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender on Nickelodeon followed the story of Aang, Katara, Sokka, Zuko, and Toph and ran for a total of 61 episodes, spanning three ‘Books’. The show which ran from February 2005 to July 2008 was a ratings success, but many felt that the series still needed to answer some questions.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Will Return As An...
Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender on Nickelodeon followed the story of Aang, Katara, Sokka, Zuko, and Toph and ran for a total of 61 episodes, spanning three ‘Books’. The show which ran from February 2005 to July 2008 was a ratings success, but many felt that the series still needed to answer some questions.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Will Return As An...
- 2/23/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "Avatar: The Last Airbender."
For the first time in almost 15 years, the Aang gang is finally back at the center of the pop culture conversation. While the exact circumstances of its release are somewhat less than ideal, Netflix's adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" isn't entirely without its bright spots. The new cast, which stars Gordon Cormier as the Avatar Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sokka, and Dallas Liu as Zuko, are highlights and make the new show well worth a watch ... even if they're not afforded the same amount of adventures that the Team Avatar originally enjoyed in the animated show.
As one of the many changes made while bringing the material over into live-action, much of "Book One: Water" (the original's evocative subtitle for the first season) had to be compressed and streamlined into a mere eight episodes in the Netflix series.
For the first time in almost 15 years, the Aang gang is finally back at the center of the pop culture conversation. While the exact circumstances of its release are somewhat less than ideal, Netflix's adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" isn't entirely without its bright spots. The new cast, which stars Gordon Cormier as the Avatar Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sokka, and Dallas Liu as Zuko, are highlights and make the new show well worth a watch ... even if they're not afforded the same amount of adventures that the Team Avatar originally enjoyed in the animated show.
As one of the many changes made while bringing the material over into live-action, much of "Book One: Water" (the original's evocative subtitle for the first season) had to be compressed and streamlined into a mere eight episodes in the Netflix series.
- 2/23/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1 Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Avatar: The Last Airbender Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Ken Leung, Elizabeth Yu, Maria Zhang, and Daniel Dae Kim.
Creator: Albert Kim
Director: Michael Goi
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: English (with subtitles)
Runtime: 8 episodes, around 1 hour each.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1 Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb) Avatar: The Last Airbender Review: What’s It About:
Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender brings Aang and his friend to the streaming service to retell the story of the animated show’s first season, bringing with it high production values, a cast of big-name actors and also the classic tale of a reluctant hero out of time trying to find the strength to battle the tyranny of an empire, all the traditional stuff that we loved from the original series.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Ken Leung, Elizabeth Yu, Maria Zhang, and Daniel Dae Kim.
Creator: Albert Kim
Director: Michael Goi
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: English (with subtitles)
Runtime: 8 episodes, around 1 hour each.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1 Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb) Avatar: The Last Airbender Review: What’s It About:
Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender brings Aang and his friend to the streaming service to retell the story of the animated show’s first season, bringing with it high production values, a cast of big-name actors and also the classic tale of a reluctant hero out of time trying to find the strength to battle the tyranny of an empire, all the traditional stuff that we loved from the original series.
- 2/23/2024
- by Nelson Acosta
- KoiMoi
Koh the Face Stealer had only a very brief appearance in the original Avatar: The Last Airbender series but he made an impression that will stay with you well into your nightmares. A spirit with the ability to steal the face of any being who shows emotion to him, this horrific spirit has proven to be a big hit among fans. With his appearance in the Netflix series, voiced by none other than George Takei, we look back on everything we know about Koh from both the animated and Netflix series.
Koh the Face Stealer in Avatar: The Last Airbender (Original Animated Series)
In the season 1 finale of the original series, “The Siege of the North: Part 2” Aang is desperate to find the location of the Moon and Ocean spirits in order to help save the Northern Water Tribe. He contacts the former Avatar, Roku, who informs Aang there’s...
Koh the Face Stealer in Avatar: The Last Airbender (Original Animated Series)
In the season 1 finale of the original series, “The Siege of the North: Part 2” Aang is desperate to find the location of the Moon and Ocean spirits in order to help save the Northern Water Tribe. He contacts the former Avatar, Roku, who informs Aang there’s...
- 2/22/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Ian Ousley, the actor who plays Sokka in Netflix’s live-action remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” is assuring fans the series is “not trying to take out anything” they loved about the animated series. “Airbender” fans became outraged on social media last month after Ousley and his co-star Kiawentiio (who plays Katara) told Entertainment Weekly the live-action series was toning down Sokka’s sexism from the animated show.
“There’s more weight with realism in every way,” Ousley said at the time, which prompted Kiawentiio to reveal: “I feel like we also took out the element of how sexist [Sokka] was. I feel like there were a lot of moments in the original show that were iffy.”
“Yeah, totally,” Ousley then agreed. “There are things that were redirected just because it might play a little differently [in live action].”
Backlash was swift, as many “Airbender” fans argued that Sokka’s sexism at the...
“There’s more weight with realism in every way,” Ousley said at the time, which prompted Kiawentiio to reveal: “I feel like we also took out the element of how sexist [Sokka] was. I feel like there were a lot of moments in the original show that were iffy.”
“Yeah, totally,” Ousley then agreed. “There are things that were redirected just because it might play a little differently [in live action].”
Backlash was swift, as many “Airbender” fans argued that Sokka’s sexism at the...
- 2/22/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender episode 2.
Everyone loves Zuko. Avatar: The Last Airbender’s villain turned emo boy turned hero has one of the greatest character arcs in animation, if not all of television history. Starting as the bitter, vengeful nemesis to Avatar Aang, Zuko hoped that if he could capture the Avatar for his father, he’d finally be able to regain his honor. This single-minded approach meant that through much of the show’s first season, Zuko was the main villain. He was willing to burn the world down if it meant accomplishing his goal and that made him a genuine threat.
The Netflix live-action series, though largely faithful to the source material, makes a massive error in not understanding this key part of Zuko’s character early on. Season 1 episode 2 of the Netflix series, “Warriors” which adapts season 1 episode 4 of the original series,...
Everyone loves Zuko. Avatar: The Last Airbender’s villain turned emo boy turned hero has one of the greatest character arcs in animation, if not all of television history. Starting as the bitter, vengeful nemesis to Avatar Aang, Zuko hoped that if he could capture the Avatar for his father, he’d finally be able to regain his honor. This single-minded approach meant that through much of the show’s first season, Zuko was the main villain. He was willing to burn the world down if it meant accomplishing his goal and that made him a genuine threat.
The Netflix live-action series, though largely faithful to the source material, makes a massive error in not understanding this key part of Zuko’s character early on. Season 1 episode 2 of the Netflix series, “Warriors” which adapts season 1 episode 4 of the original series,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
M. Night Shyamalan has something up his sleeves regarding Avatar as he finally releases Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix. Famous Indian-American director Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan, well known for his supernatural plots and climax twists, has won 13 prestigious cinema awards and 34 nominations as of now.
His latest work, Avatar: The Last Airbender dropped on Netflix on 22nd February 2024. It is a live-action series that is an adaptation of the 2005-2008 animated series carrying the same name. Although director Shyamalan had high hopes for the 8-episode series, critics and fans turned out to be on the opposite shore of the sea. Sounds a bit disappointing for sure.
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley)
Critics and Fans Seem to be Unhappy with Avatar: The Last Airbender
The live-action series of the well-known animated series with the same name, Avatar: The Last Airbender is falling short of everyone’s expectations.
His latest work, Avatar: The Last Airbender dropped on Netflix on 22nd February 2024. It is a live-action series that is an adaptation of the 2005-2008 animated series carrying the same name. Although director Shyamalan had high hopes for the 8-episode series, critics and fans turned out to be on the opposite shore of the sea. Sounds a bit disappointing for sure.
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley)
Critics and Fans Seem to be Unhappy with Avatar: The Last Airbender
The live-action series of the well-known animated series with the same name, Avatar: The Last Airbender is falling short of everyone’s expectations.
- 2/22/2024
- by Ankita Shaw
- FandomWire
The highly anticipated Avatar: The Last Airbender has been released today. The series follows the story of Aang, a 12-year-old Avatar, capable of mastering all four elements. He must defeat the Fire Nation to end a century-long war.
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley)
Surprisingly, the live-action adaptation is receiving negative reviews. Its failure is due to a screenplay that was poorly done. They tried to fit too much into a short time, draining the life out of the story.
But before the show was reviewed by ruthless reviews, the original creators of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender lost respect for it due to a very straightforward reason.
Suggested“Everything I hear about this just gets worse”: Avatar: The Last Airbender Star Tries Damage Control After Revealing Sokka’s Storyline
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Disappointed Original Creators
Avatar: The Last Airbender...
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley)
Surprisingly, the live-action adaptation is receiving negative reviews. Its failure is due to a screenplay that was poorly done. They tried to fit too much into a short time, draining the life out of the story.
But before the show was reviewed by ruthless reviews, the original creators of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender lost respect for it due to a very straightforward reason.
Suggested“Everything I hear about this just gets worse”: Avatar: The Last Airbender Star Tries Damage Control After Revealing Sokka’s Storyline
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Disappointed Original Creators
Avatar: The Last Airbender...
- 2/22/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
All of Hollywood is looking for ways to reinvent successful stories, but what happens when the original is near-perfect? You have to reinvent the wheel while the prototype is still flourishing in the market, and the inventors watch from afar as their blueprints fall into new hands.
Such is the case with Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” a dramatic reimagining of the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon from Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko. Both creators exited the live-action series in 2020, citing creative differences that have lurked in the shadows while the highly-anticipated end product makes its way to the screen. Under the guidance of showrunner Albert Kim, this is not your Gran-Gran’s “Avatar,” with mixed results.
As the title suggests, the series centers on a figure called the Avatar, one who can master all four elements in a world where water, earth, fire, and air are pillars of culture spirituality,...
Such is the case with Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” a dramatic reimagining of the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon from Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko. Both creators exited the live-action series in 2020, citing creative differences that have lurked in the shadows while the highly-anticipated end product makes its way to the screen. Under the guidance of showrunner Albert Kim, this is not your Gran-Gran’s “Avatar,” with mixed results.
As the title suggests, the series centers on a figure called the Avatar, one who can master all four elements in a world where water, earth, fire, and air are pillars of culture spirituality,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
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