[Editor’s Note: this list was originally published in July 2017. It has been updated multiple times with new entries.]
Both on the awards circuit and in the public consciousness, HBO is widely regarded as among the first Hollywood heavyweights to recognize that television, as a medium, had the power to deliver sprawling, large scale stories on a smaller screen. From HBO’s ascent in the late 1990s through its dragon-aided roar across the 2010s, the network’s original series tackled universal stories, stretching across continents and decades.
The network hasn’t been without controversy, though. HBO faced questions about its lack of diversity in flagship series, including “Game of Thrones” and “Girls,” throughout the 2010s. And, unshackled from the restrictions of broadcast TV, the various steps the network took to push the limit of what’s allowed on screen garnered a fair share of pearl-clutching headlines; see “The Sopranos” in the ’90s and “Euphoria” just a few years back. And since the Warner Bros. and Discovery merger, there’s...
Both on the awards circuit and in the public consciousness, HBO is widely regarded as among the first Hollywood heavyweights to recognize that television, as a medium, had the power to deliver sprawling, large scale stories on a smaller screen. From HBO’s ascent in the late 1990s through its dragon-aided roar across the 2010s, the network’s original series tackled universal stories, stretching across continents and decades.
The network hasn’t been without controversy, though. HBO faced questions about its lack of diversity in flagship series, including “Game of Thrones” and “Girls,” throughout the 2010s. And, unshackled from the restrictions of broadcast TV, the various steps the network took to push the limit of what’s allowed on screen garnered a fair share of pearl-clutching headlines; see “The Sopranos” in the ’90s and “Euphoria” just a few years back. And since the Warner Bros. and Discovery merger, there’s...
- 5/7/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Joker: Folie à Deux Starring Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga Achieves An Amazing Feat, Surpasses Barbie ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Joker 2, aka Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, first teaser trailer dropped this week, and the fans have well received it as it became Warner Bros’s most giant trailer of Warner Bros after their Barbie last year. Keep scrolling for more.
The first film, released in 2019, was about the origin of Arthur Fleck, and Phoenix nailed the role perfectly. He won his first Oscar playing the iconic DC antagonist. He is the second person to receive an Academy Award for playing the Joker after Heathe Ledger for The Dark Knight. The upcoming film introduces Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn and her chemistry with Phoenix’s Arthur looks intriguing in the teaser trailer. Check out our trailer review here.
According to Variety’s report, Joker: Folie à Deux...
Joker 2, aka Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, first teaser trailer dropped this week, and the fans have well received it as it became Warner Bros’s most giant trailer of Warner Bros after their Barbie last year. Keep scrolling for more.
The first film, released in 2019, was about the origin of Arthur Fleck, and Phoenix nailed the role perfectly. He won his first Oscar playing the iconic DC antagonist. He is the second person to receive an Academy Award for playing the Joker after Heathe Ledger for The Dark Knight. The upcoming film introduces Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn and her chemistry with Phoenix’s Arthur looks intriguing in the teaser trailer. Check out our trailer review here.
According to Variety’s report, Joker: Folie à Deux...
- 4/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The trailer launch for “Joker: Folie à Deux” was no laughing matter for Warner Bros. The marketing for the studio’s upcoming DC sequel, headlined by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, got off to a stellar start with 167 million viewers in its first 24 hours. The teaser trailer went online right after it debuted at Warner Bros.’s CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas.
Sources tell Variety that the “Joker” sequel’s trailer numbers and social engagement surpassed that of the first “Barbie” trailer to become Warner Bros.’ biggest launch in recent years. The release was no doubt bolstered by Lady Gaga’s massive 150 million follower social media footprint. The trailer instantly became the #1 trending video on YouTube on premiere night and currently boasts 15.6 million views and counting on that platform alone, where it remains the #4 trending video nearly two days after its launch.
The “Joker” sequel trailer also dominated X during its first 24 hours,...
Sources tell Variety that the “Joker” sequel’s trailer numbers and social engagement surpassed that of the first “Barbie” trailer to become Warner Bros.’ biggest launch in recent years. The release was no doubt bolstered by Lady Gaga’s massive 150 million follower social media footprint. The trailer instantly became the #1 trending video on YouTube on premiere night and currently boasts 15.6 million views and counting on that platform alone, where it remains the #4 trending video nearly two days after its launch.
The “Joker” sequel trailer also dominated X during its first 24 hours,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
One of the most anticipated sequels and movies of this year, Joker: Folie à Deux, is coming to theaters on October 4, 2024 and after a teaser was released earlier today, the first official trailer is finally here! Todd Phillips is back as director and co-writer, and Joaquin Phoenix is reprising his role from the original movie that brought home two Oscars, as well as a $1.079-billion income. After much teasing, including a teaser released earlier today, the trailer is finally out and you can check it out below.
As we have reported earlier today, Warner Bros. released a short, 30-second teaser showing Arthur crying in the rain, indicating that he is not in a good place, which seems to be an exceptionally important moment in the film’s storyline. The reaser was absolutely great, regardless of the fact that it did not reveal much.
But, we have finally seen the trailer...
As we have reported earlier today, Warner Bros. released a short, 30-second teaser showing Arthur crying in the rain, indicating that he is not in a good place, which seems to be an exceptionally important moment in the film’s storyline. The reaser was absolutely great, regardless of the fact that it did not reveal much.
But, we have finally seen the trailer...
- 4/10/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga are ready to embrace the madness (and fall in crazy love) in the new trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux, set to arrive in theaters on Oct. 4.
The two-minute trailer, which dropped Tuesday, opens with Phoenix’s Joker seeing Gaga’s Harley Quinn for the first time as he walks through the hallways of prison as a slowed, creepy version of Gene Wilder’s “Pure Imagination” plays.
“We use music to make us whole. To balance the fractures within ourselves,” a voiceover says as Phoenix...
The two-minute trailer, which dropped Tuesday, opens with Phoenix’s Joker seeing Gaga’s Harley Quinn for the first time as he walks through the hallways of prison as a slowed, creepy version of Gene Wilder’s “Pure Imagination” plays.
“We use music to make us whole. To balance the fractures within ourselves,” a voiceover says as Phoenix...
- 4/10/2024
- by Jon Blistein and Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
"Tell us, what changed Arthur?" "Well, I'll tell you what's changed – I'm not alone anymore. That's what we should be talking about!" Everyone ready for this? It's time for our first look at this highly anticipated sequel. Warner Bros has unveiled the teaser trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux, also known as Joker 2, Todd Philips' highly anticipated follow-up to his Oscar-winning Joker movie in 2019. This all-out sequel is being described as a "musical psychological thriller", with many songs being worked into the story featuring Lady Gaga making her appearance as Joker's partner in crime Harley Quinn. Joaquin Phoenix also returns as Arthur Fleck, and Zazie Beetz is back. The full cast includes Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland, Steve Coogan, Ken Leung, & Harry Lawtey. What a Brilliant teaser! Wow! A total knockout! A chilling re-introduction to Phoenix's Arthur and a tease of what's to come next with his story.
- 4/10/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
One of the most anticipated sequels and movies of this year, Joker: Folie à Deux, will be released globally on October 4, 2024 in theaters only. With Todd Phillips returning as director and co-writer, and Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role, the movie has fans around the world excited about the sequel. The original movie brought home two Oscars, as well as a $1.079-billion income. With the movie coming out soon, a trailer is expected, and we know that Warner Bros. is releasing the trailer later today at 6:30 pm Pt.
But, with fans already excited, Warner Bros. has decided to ease us even more with a 30-second teaser that has just been released online, and which you will be able to see below.
Before we actually reveal anything and analyze the teaser, please check it out for yourselves, as this is the main reason why we’re writing this:
Trailer Tonight. 6:30pm Pt.
But, with fans already excited, Warner Bros. has decided to ease us even more with a 30-second teaser that has just been released online, and which you will be able to see below.
Before we actually reveal anything and analyze the teaser, please check it out for yourselves, as this is the main reason why we’re writing this:
Trailer Tonight. 6:30pm Pt.
- 4/9/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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.
SUGGESTEDAvatar: The Last Airbender Creators Avoided a Critical Mistake That’ll Make You Fall in Love Zuko All Over Again
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.
SUGGESTEDAvatar: The Last Airbender Creators Avoided a Critical Mistake That’ll Make You Fall in Love Zuko All Over Again
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
A Joker sequel was never technically in the cards. When director Todd Phillips made his anti-superhero origin film about the classic Batman villain — with Joaquin Phoenix in the title role — it was designed to be a standalone film. While Phillips acknowledged he was open to making a follow-up under the right circumstances, he went so far as to stress a month before the film’s October 2019 release: “We have no plans for a sequel … The movie’s not set up to [have] a sequel. We always pitched it as one movie,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The Joker sequel has been given an official rating by the Motion Picture Association (aka the MPA).
The film – formally titled Joker: Folie à Deux – is the sequel to 2019′s Joker and will have Joaquin Phoenix reprise his role as the iconic DC supervillain. Lady Gaga will portray Harley Quinn in the new film, and Todd Phillips is back as director.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to the MPA, the film has been rated “R.” The reason why? It features “some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality and brief full nudity.”
The cast also includes Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, Ken Leung, Brendan Gleeson, Steve Coogan, and Jacob Lofland.
If you didn’t see, a new report from revealed some fascinating details about what to expect from Joker 2‘s musical elements!
The film – formally titled Joker: Folie à Deux – is the sequel to 2019′s Joker and will have Joaquin Phoenix reprise his role as the iconic DC supervillain. Lady Gaga will portray Harley Quinn in the new film, and Todd Phillips is back as director.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to the MPA, the film has been rated “R.” The reason why? It features “some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality and brief full nudity.”
The cast also includes Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, Ken Leung, Brendan Gleeson, Steve Coogan, and Jacob Lofland.
If you didn’t see, a new report from revealed some fascinating details about what to expect from Joker 2‘s musical elements!
- 4/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Sharpen your pitchforks and ready your tiki torches for the return of Velma, the mature-rated and highly controversial animated Scooby-Doo reboot series on Max! Max announced the show’s April 25 return via the network’s Twitter/X account, saying, “all the new movies, series, and shows coming your way this April,” alongside an image with TV series and features coming to Max throughout the month. Velma: Season 2 is coming, whether people like it or not, and I am ready for the discourse!
Not a joke. All new movies, series, and shows coming your way this April on Max. pic.twitter.com/kN64qEtyJk
— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 1, 2024
Other notable releases on the TV list include dates for Conan O’Brien Must Go (April 18), The Jinx – Part Two (April 21), We’re Here Season 4 (April 26), and Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer (April 14). The funny thing about Velma is that despite getting raked...
Not a joke. All new movies, series, and shows coming your way this April on Max. pic.twitter.com/kN64qEtyJk
— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 1, 2024
Other notable releases on the TV list include dates for Conan O’Brien Must Go (April 18), The Jinx – Part Two (April 21), We’re Here Season 4 (April 26), and Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer (April 14). The funny thing about Velma is that despite getting raked...
- 4/2/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The first Joker 2 poster is finally here!
The film – formally titled Joker: Folie à Deux – is the sequel to 2019′s Joker and will have Joaquin Phoenix reprise his role as the iconic DC supervillain. Lady Gaga will portray Harley Quinn in the new film, and Todd Phillips will return as director.
We’ve also learned that the trailer for the movie is set to be released on April 9.
Keep reading to find out more…
The cast also includes Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, Ken Leung, Brendan Gleeson, Steve Coogan, and Jacob Lofland.
Joker: Folie à Deux will open in theaters on October 4, 2024.
If you missed it, the Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga‘s salaries for Joker 2 have been revealed!
See the full poster in the gallery…...
The film – formally titled Joker: Folie à Deux – is the sequel to 2019′s Joker and will have Joaquin Phoenix reprise his role as the iconic DC supervillain. Lady Gaga will portray Harley Quinn in the new film, and Todd Phillips will return as director.
We’ve also learned that the trailer for the movie is set to be released on April 9.
Keep reading to find out more…
The cast also includes Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, Ken Leung, Brendan Gleeson, Steve Coogan, and Jacob Lofland.
Joker: Folie à Deux will open in theaters on October 4, 2024.
If you missed it, the Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga‘s salaries for Joker 2 have been revealed!
See the full poster in the gallery…...
- 4/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Boiling Point is an intense drama series created by Philip Barantini, James Cummings, and Stephen Graham. The BBC One series continues the story of the 2021 film of the same name and it picks up the story six months after the events of the film and it sees Carly struggling to establish her new restaurant, while Andy tries to cope with the aftermath of his heart attack. Boiling Point stars Vinette Robinson in the lead role with Hannah Walters, Izuka Hoyle, Ray Panthaki, Hannah Traylen, Stephen McMillan, Shaun Fagan, Stephen Odubola, and Graham starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the Boiling Point’s sequel series here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Bear (Hulu) Credit – FX
The Bear has to be one of the most stressful shows to watch, which is perfect for the fans of Boiling Point. Created by Christopher Storer, the FX series...
The Bear (Hulu) Credit – FX
The Bear has to be one of the most stressful shows to watch, which is perfect for the fans of Boiling Point. Created by Christopher Storer, the FX series...
- 3/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The upcoming Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, will be “mostly a jukebox musical,” featuring at least 15 covers of popular songs, according to a new report.
Directed by Todd Philips and starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, Joker: Folie à Deux is due in October 2024, and though we’ve known it would be a musical since 2022, this is the first we’ve heard about the specifics of the songs. According to Variety, its “insiders privy to filming and early versions” who’ve confirmed the film’s “mostly jukebox” status.
Among the 15 covers will be the Judy Garland standard from The Band Wagon, “That’s Entertainment!” There is, too, the opportunity for “an original song (or two) to be added to the final version,” though details on who would compose or sing those numbers remain unknown.
Worth noting, though, is that Hildur Guðnadóttir, composer for 2019’s original Joker, is said to have...
Directed by Todd Philips and starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, Joker: Folie à Deux is due in October 2024, and though we’ve known it would be a musical since 2022, this is the first we’ve heard about the specifics of the songs. According to Variety, its “insiders privy to filming and early versions” who’ve confirmed the film’s “mostly jukebox” status.
Among the 15 covers will be the Judy Garland standard from The Band Wagon, “That’s Entertainment!” There is, too, the opportunity for “an original song (or two) to be added to the final version,” though details on who would compose or sing those numbers remain unknown.
Worth noting, though, is that Hildur Guðnadóttir, composer for 2019’s original Joker, is said to have...
- 3/24/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Some new information about Joker: Folie à Deux has been uncovered!
The sequel to 2019′s Joker will see Joaquin Phoenix reprise his role as the iconic DC supervillain. Lady Gaga will portray Harley Quinn, and Todd Phillips will return as director.
The cast also includes Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, Ken Leung, Brendan Gleeson, Steve Coogan, and Jacob Lofland.
Joker: Folie à Deux differs from its predecessor in that the film is a musical, which is almost unheard of the superhero genre.
A new report from Variety has revealed some fascinating details about what to expect from Joker 2‘s musical elements!
Keep reading to find out more…
Insiders told the outlet that Joker: Folie à Deux will include a minimum of 15 renditions of “very well-known” songs – one of which is reportedly “That’s Entertainment” from the 1953 musical The Band Wagon.
The film was described as “mostly a jukebox musical,” meaning that...
The sequel to 2019′s Joker will see Joaquin Phoenix reprise his role as the iconic DC supervillain. Lady Gaga will portray Harley Quinn, and Todd Phillips will return as director.
The cast also includes Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, Ken Leung, Brendan Gleeson, Steve Coogan, and Jacob Lofland.
Joker: Folie à Deux differs from its predecessor in that the film is a musical, which is almost unheard of the superhero genre.
A new report from Variety has revealed some fascinating details about what to expect from Joker 2‘s musical elements!
Keep reading to find out more…
Insiders told the outlet that Joker: Folie à Deux will include a minimum of 15 renditions of “very well-known” songs – one of which is reportedly “That’s Entertainment” from the 1953 musical The Band Wagon.
The film was described as “mostly a jukebox musical,” meaning that...
- 3/22/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender premiered on Netflix in February 2024 and has already created a lot of talking points. The show, which is a remake of the popular 2005 animated series on Nickelodeon, has received mixed responses from ardent fans with regard to certain changes in the narrative and character arcs, especially with the main protagonist Aang.
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
While some questions have been raised about the character’s evolution into the Avatar state and the events leading up to it, a few reports are now pointing to an important aspect of Aang’s legacy. Highlighting the power of bending the four elements, research indicates the failure of the 2005 animated series to showcase one massive bending power that the character possessed.
The Original Avatar: The Last Airbender Missed Out One Potent Strength Of Aang
Following the release of the live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender,...
A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender
While some questions have been raised about the character’s evolution into the Avatar state and the events leading up to it, a few reports are now pointing to an important aspect of Aang’s legacy. Highlighting the power of bending the four elements, research indicates the failure of the 2005 animated series to showcase one massive bending power that the character possessed.
The Original Avatar: The Last Airbender Missed Out One Potent Strength Of Aang
Following the release of the live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
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
“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
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
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
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
The Avatar: The Last Airbender universe is arguably one of the most exciting fantasy worlds that fans have ever dived into. Introducing its audiences to stunning characters who can telekinetically manipulate one out of the 4 major elements—air, water, earth, or fire—through ‘bending’, a practice inspired by the Chinese martial arts, the series garnered a massive fanbase.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
But in this adventurously fantastic universe, fans are also stuck with some yet-to-be-officially-answered questions about the abilities of the character. One of the most asked of these was why Aang and the other Airbenders could not take flight. And while these questions weren’t answered by the creators, fans have found the answer to it by themselves via a wild theory.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
But in this adventurously fantastic universe, fans are also stuck with some yet-to-be-officially-answered questions about the abilities of the character. One of the most asked of these was why Aang and the other Airbenders could not take flight. And while these questions weren’t answered by the creators, fans have found the answer to it by themselves via a wild theory.
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One Wild Atla Theory Explains...
- 3/3/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Jason Isaacs is best recognized for his portrayal of Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies. He has been acting for over three decades, appearing in various films, TV shows, and stage productions.
Isaacs voiced the character Zhao in seven episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Nearly eight years later, he returned to the franchise for a cameo appearance as the same character in one episode of The Legend of Korra (set in the fictional world of Avatar: The Last Airbender).
Harry Potter star, Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy
Apart from Harry Potter film series, Isaacs is best known for his role as Michael D. Steele in Black Hawk Down (2001), and Captain Hook in Peter Pan (2003).
However, what some fans may not know is that the actor landed his role in Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender partly due to one of his own successful $215 million films!
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Isaacs voiced the character Zhao in seven episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Nearly eight years later, he returned to the franchise for a cameo appearance as the same character in one episode of The Legend of Korra (set in the fictional world of Avatar: The Last Airbender).
Harry Potter star, Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy
Apart from Harry Potter film series, Isaacs is best known for his role as Michael D. Steele in Black Hawk Down (2001), and Captain Hook in Peter Pan (2003).
However, what some fans may not know is that the actor landed his role in Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender partly due to one of his own successful $215 million films!
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- 3/3/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Avatar: The Last Airbender has proved itself worthy of the original title as it has generated great numbers since its release and has even broken the record of One Piece live-action adaptation. The series resurrected the love fans had for the American animated fantasy action television series created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
As the series went into the promotion and screening stage, the cast of the series revealed filming and the auditioning process for the series and how it was a discreet project at first. Although Netflix announced the project early on, the secretive nature of the series made it more exciting.
This was revealed by not one but two cast members from the series. Ken Leung who played the role of Commander Zhao revealed that when he went for the audition of the series, he thought he was auditioning for James Cameron...
Avatar: The Last Airbender
As the series went into the promotion and screening stage, the cast of the series revealed filming and the auditioning process for the series and how it was a discreet project at first. Although Netflix announced the project early on, the secretive nature of the series made it more exciting.
This was revealed by not one but two cast members from the series. Ken Leung who played the role of Commander Zhao revealed that when he went for the audition of the series, he thought he was auditioning for James Cameron...
- 3/3/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- 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
Editor’s note: The following post contains spoilers for Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” including the finale.
At the start of my Zoom interview with “Avatar: The Last Airbender” star Dallas Liu, I can’t help showing off a mug that pictures his character Zuko, voiced by Dante Basco in the original animated series. I expect a polite laugh or other acknowledgement of his cartoon namesake, but Liu surprises me:
“Lee from the tea shop!” he says without missing a beat.
Like “Avatar” showrunner Albert Kim, Liu knows Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko’s Nickelodeon series inside and out. “Lee from the tea shop” is a Season 2 reference — even this superfan had to think for a beat before remembering Zuko’s go-to fugitive alias — and just one example of how much care has gone into bringing the beloved series to life.
“I really wanted to make sure that...
At the start of my Zoom interview with “Avatar: The Last Airbender” star Dallas Liu, I can’t help showing off a mug that pictures his character Zuko, voiced by Dante Basco in the original animated series. I expect a polite laugh or other acknowledgement of his cartoon namesake, but Liu surprises me:
“Lee from the tea shop!” he says without missing a beat.
Like “Avatar” showrunner Albert Kim, Liu knows Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko’s Nickelodeon series inside and out. “Lee from the tea shop” is a Season 2 reference — even this superfan had to think for a beat before remembering Zuko’s go-to fugitive alias — and just one example of how much care has gone into bringing the beloved series to life.
“I really wanted to make sure that...
- 2/24/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Despite the disappointing reviews of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, one character gave a peak moment in the series for the fandom. Yvonne Chapman played Avatar Kyoshi, a past Avatar two reigns before Aang and the Last Earthbender, in the series. Kyoshi had a more prominent role than in the animated series, which only featured her in four episodes during its three-season run.
Kung Fu star Yvonne Chapman plays Avatar Kyoshi in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix changed some aspects of the character, only to make the character more badass in the series. Chapman shared a sneak peek of her character’s scene in the series on X and fans showered her with praises.
Avatar Kyoshi May Be The Only Saving Grace Of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Yvonne Chapman as Avatar Kyoshi in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
While fans only...
Kung Fu star Yvonne Chapman plays Avatar Kyoshi in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix changed some aspects of the character, only to make the character more badass in the series. Chapman shared a sneak peek of her character’s scene in the series on X and fans showered her with praises.
Avatar Kyoshi May Be The Only Saving Grace Of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Yvonne Chapman as Avatar Kyoshi in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
While fans only...
- 2/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
When Netflix announced it would be remaking the beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender into a live-action show, fans were immediately skeptical. The original show, created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, is considered one of the greatest animated series of all time. Why try to remake perfection? According to Albert Kim, showrunner for the Netflix adaptation, the reason goes deeper than just trying to capitalize on the popularity of the original. In fact, it stems from the disappearance of the original creators themselves.
Why Did The Original Creators Leave The Netflix Remake? Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
According to Tatler, in 2018, when the remake was announced, Dimartino and Konietzko were on board as executive producers. But in 2020, the two abruptly departed the project over what they described as a lack of creative control.
“We realized that we couldn’t control the creative direction of the series,...
Why Did The Original Creators Leave The Netflix Remake? Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
According to Tatler, in 2018, when the remake was announced, Dimartino and Konietzko were on board as executive producers. But in 2020, the two abruptly departed the project over what they described as a lack of creative control.
“We realized that we couldn’t control the creative direction of the series,...
- 2/24/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender recently released on the streaming platform on February 22nd, 2024. The live-action series which is a remake of the popular 2005 animated show, has been at the center of a lot of discussions prior to its release. From speculations about changes to key characters to modification of plotlines, not all the hype surrounding the show has been positive.
A still from Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix, in an effort to raise excitement and expectations, chose to keep the audition process under wraps by giving away very little information regarding the casting of characters. This approach led to quite a bit of confusion even for prospective actors like Ken Leung. Not being aware of the original series, Leung mistook the ‘Avatar’ in the title as a casting call for James Cameron’s epic masterpiece.
Suggested“People with hate boners”: Fans Defend Avatar: The Last Airbender...
A still from Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix, in an effort to raise excitement and expectations, chose to keep the audition process under wraps by giving away very little information regarding the casting of characters. This approach led to quite a bit of confusion even for prospective actors like Ken Leung. Not being aware of the original series, Leung mistook the ‘Avatar’ in the title as a casting call for James Cameron’s epic masterpiece.
Suggested“People with hate boners”: Fans Defend Avatar: The Last Airbender...
- 2/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
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
The auditions for Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, which premiered Feb. 22 on the streamer, were very cloak and dagger.
Netflix went to great lengths to keep the auditions secret – including writing fake scenes set in a bank. That caused some confusion among the auditoners.
And for Ken Leung, who wasn’t familiar with the original Nickelodeon animated series, Avatar had a different connotation, evoking the Na’vi from James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise.
“When I first heard it was Avatar, I thought I as going to be blue,” he said.
Watch him tell the story in the video below and introduce his character on the show, Commander Zhao.
Before #AvatarNetflix debuts on Thursday, get familiar with the cast. In this clip, Ken Leung tells us about his character (Commander Zhao) and how he landed the role pic.twitter.com/KTMMu8l337
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) February 20, 2024...
Netflix went to great lengths to keep the auditions secret – including writing fake scenes set in a bank. That caused some confusion among the auditoners.
And for Ken Leung, who wasn’t familiar with the original Nickelodeon animated series, Avatar had a different connotation, evoking the Na’vi from James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise.
“When I first heard it was Avatar, I thought I as going to be blue,” he said.
Watch him tell the story in the video below and introduce his character on the show, Commander Zhao.
Before #AvatarNetflix debuts on Thursday, get familiar with the cast. In this clip, Ken Leung tells us about his character (Commander Zhao) and how he landed the role pic.twitter.com/KTMMu8l337
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) February 20, 2024...
- 2/23/2024
- by Bruce Haring and Melanie Brooks
- Deadline 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
Warning: This article contains spoilers for episodes 3 and 4 of "Avatar: The Last Airbender"
With apologies to "Star Wars" fans, there are few sacred texts held up with such rapturous praise that can rival the protectiveness fans of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" harbor towards the animated show. Debuting almost two decades ago, the classic story of a mystical chosen one with the power of all four elements tasked with saving the world from a century-long war has taken on mythic proportions in the time since. And, not surprisingly, such acclaim has stacked the odds against any adaptation, whether it be M. Night Shyamalan's doomed feature film from 2010 or Netflix's attempt to bring the series back to life in live action.
The results have been mixed, as I laid out in my review for /Film, but that's really only scratching the surface. There are several factors behind the Netflix show's highs and lows alike,...
With apologies to "Star Wars" fans, there are few sacred texts held up with such rapturous praise that can rival the protectiveness fans of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" harbor towards the animated show. Debuting almost two decades ago, the classic story of a mystical chosen one with the power of all four elements tasked with saving the world from a century-long war has taken on mythic proportions in the time since. And, not surprisingly, such acclaim has stacked the odds against any adaptation, whether it be M. Night Shyamalan's doomed feature film from 2010 or Netflix's attempt to bring the series back to life in live action.
The results have been mixed, as I laid out in my review for /Film, but that's really only scratching the surface. There are several factors behind the Netflix show's highs and lows alike,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
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
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has massive shoes to fill with its live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series, and the same is true for the actors tasked with bringing the show’s characters to life. Granted, the bar is likely close to the floor for live-action adaptations after M. Night Shyamalan’s infamous attempt in 2010, but nonetheless, fans expect a lot from whoever tries to adapt this story.
From familiar faces like Danny Pudi and Daniel Dae Kim to relative newcomers, here’s the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender and where you’ve seen these actors before.
Gordon Cormier as Aang
Despite being only 12 years old, Aang serves as the Avatar – an international peace-keeper tasked with keeping harmony among the four nations and the only person with the ability to bend all four elements. Aang is a reluctant hero that struggles to balance the heavy burden of...
From familiar faces like Danny Pudi and Daniel Dae Kim to relative newcomers, here’s the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender and where you’ve seen these actors before.
Gordon Cormier as Aang
Despite being only 12 years old, Aang serves as the Avatar – an international peace-keeper tasked with keeping harmony among the four nations and the only person with the ability to bend all four elements. Aang is a reluctant hero that struggles to balance the heavy burden of...
- 2/22/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
In the world of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” a sky bison makes for the best nap spot, the young cast soon learned.
Gordon Cormier, who plays the show’s main character Aang, shared that he and fellow co-stars Kiawentiio and Ian Ousley, who play siblings Katara and Sokka, bonded on set by napping on Appa, Aang’s giant flying bison, for hours at a time between shoots.
The trio would end up “kicking one another” to try and secure more space on the furry fake creature, leading to skirmishes and laughs shared afterward.
“They told us that we have to wait up there [on Appa] for 15 minutes and that we could come down, but it’d be kind of useless. So we stay up there; 30 minutes go by, and nothing is happening. We eventually started napping and forming this crazy puzzle shape to stay in the saddle, and we started kicking and shoving one another,...
Gordon Cormier, who plays the show’s main character Aang, shared that he and fellow co-stars Kiawentiio and Ian Ousley, who play siblings Katara and Sokka, bonded on set by napping on Appa, Aang’s giant flying bison, for hours at a time between shoots.
The trio would end up “kicking one another” to try and secure more space on the furry fake creature, leading to skirmishes and laughs shared afterward.
“They told us that we have to wait up there [on Appa] for 15 minutes and that we could come down, but it’d be kind of useless. So we stay up there; 30 minutes go by, and nothing is happening. We eventually started napping and forming this crazy puzzle shape to stay in the saddle, and we started kicking and shoving one another,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Aang is told he needs to master the Avatar State but admits he has no idea how he can be expected to save the world if he doesn’t know what he’s doing in the latest trailer for Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. The minute-and-a-half final trailer was released just days ahead of the series’ premiere on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
The eight-episode first season stars Gordon Cormier as Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sooka, Dallas Liu as Crown Prince Zuko, Ken Leung as Commander Zhao, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Uncle Iroh, and Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai.
“Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations 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.
The eight-episode first season stars Gordon Cormier as Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sooka, Dallas Liu as Crown Prince Zuko, Ken Leung as Commander Zhao, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Uncle Iroh, and Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai.
“Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations 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.
- 2/20/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"I don't know where this all will lead... But one thing I do know is – this is just the beginning." Netflix has debuted one final official trailer for their live-action take on the Avatar: The Last Airbender series. It's the best trailer yet! With tons of promising footage - because this series will launch on Netflix in just a few days from now. A reimagining of the beloved series following Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. Together with his friends Sokka & Katara, Aang embarks on an action-packed quest to take his rightful place as the next Avatar. The original creators Michael Dante Dimartino & Bryan Konietzko are only back as writers. The cast features: Gordon Cormier as Aang,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Netflix‘s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender comes to the streamer on February 22, 2024, giving the beloved animated series another shot at presenting the beloved adventure with flesh-and-blood actors. Speaking of which, we’ve got firebenders Daniel Dae Kim (Fire Lord Ozai) and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (General Iroh), and Dallas Liu (Prince Zuko), alongside the Avatar himself, Gordon Cormier (Aang), Kiawentiio (Katara), and Ian Ousley (Sokka) to discuss their exciting new series!
Speaking with Daniel Dae Kim and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, we discuss Kim’s transformation into Fire Lord Ozai after playing two characters in the original series and its sequel, The Legend of Korra, and dig into Lee’s outstanding on-screen chemistry with Dallas Liu. The duo also discusses the best and worst aspects of working on such an established and treasured intellectual property.
Speaking with the young members of the cast, we discuss...
Speaking with Daniel Dae Kim and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, we discuss Kim’s transformation into Fire Lord Ozai after playing two characters in the original series and its sequel, The Legend of Korra, and dig into Lee’s outstanding on-screen chemistry with Dallas Liu. The duo also discusses the best and worst aspects of working on such an established and treasured intellectual property.
Speaking with the young members of the cast, we discuss...
- 2/19/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The stars of the upcoming live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series are stepping out for the premiere of their new Netflix show!
Leading young stars Kiawentiio, Gordon Cormier, Ian Ousley and Dallas Liu showed off their fashion on the gold carpet at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Thursday evening (February 15) in Los Angeles.
The four stars of the show were joined by many of their co-stars, including Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Daniel Dae Kim, Elizabeth Yu, Ken Leung, and many more!
Keep reading to find out more…
Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action reimagining of the popular Nickelodeon animated series, which 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.
The upcoming new series is set to debut Next Thursday, February 22nd on Netflix. Check out the trailer here!
Keep scrolling below to see...
Leading young stars Kiawentiio, Gordon Cormier, Ian Ousley and Dallas Liu showed off their fashion on the gold carpet at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Thursday evening (February 15) in Los Angeles.
The four stars of the show were joined by many of their co-stars, including Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Daniel Dae Kim, Elizabeth Yu, Ken Leung, and many more!
Keep reading to find out more…
Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action reimagining of the popular Nickelodeon animated series, which 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.
The upcoming new series is set to debut Next Thursday, February 22nd on Netflix. Check out the trailer here!
Keep scrolling below to see...
- 2/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
"There's a whole new generation of fans waiting to be introduced to this incredible world." Netflix has unveiled a new 4-minute long making of video for their live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series. It's out later this month, hence the final marketing push after the other two trailers. A reimagining of the beloved series following Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation. Together with his friends Sokka & Katara, Aang embarks on an action-packed quest to take his rightful place as the next Avatar. The series' main cast features: Gordon Cormier as Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sokka, plus Dallas Liu as Zuko, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Iroh, Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai, Tamlyn Tomita as Yukari, Ken Leung as Zhao. This video features some behind-the-scenes glimpses and interviews, and...
- 2/9/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In Netflix’s lengthy Avatar: The Last Airbender “Bringing the World to Life” featurette, the cast and showrunner/executive producer Albert Kim discuss the story, the world of the series, and their characters.
The eight-episode first season stars Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Ken Leung, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Daniel Dae Kim. The live-action series, inspired by the Nickelodeon animated show, will premiere on February 22, 2024.
Albert Kim, Michael Dante Dimartino, Bryan Konietzko, Gabriel Llanas, Keely MacDonald, Christine Boylan, and Joshua Hale Fialkov served as writers, with Michael Goi, Jabbar Raisani, Roseanne Liang, and Jet Wilkinson directing.
Poster for Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
Netflix’s synopsis:
“Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations 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...
The eight-episode first season stars Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Ken Leung, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, and Daniel Dae Kim. The live-action series, inspired by the Nickelodeon animated show, will premiere on February 22, 2024.
Albert Kim, Michael Dante Dimartino, Bryan Konietzko, Gabriel Llanas, Keely MacDonald, Christine Boylan, and Joshua Hale Fialkov served as writers, with Michael Goi, Jabbar Raisani, Roseanne Liang, and Jet Wilkinson directing.
Poster for Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
Netflix’s synopsis:
“Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations 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...
- 2/8/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Netflix is having a big day with their 2024 release announcements. Their series and film preview video has dropped and feature the upcoming slate of content for the year, which includes films like Rebel Moon – Part 2: The Scargiver, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and Back in Action. Netflix’s bread and butter has been their TV shows that are made for binge watching and below is a list of just some of the many upcoming series premiering this year. For the complete list of the full slate, visit Netflix’s Tudum website Here.
Squid Game: Season 2
Logline: Squid Game tells the story of a group of desperate contestants who risk their lives to become the final winner in a mysterious extreme survival game with a 45.6 billion won cash prize. After its premiere in 2021, the series quickly became a global phenomenon and one of Netflix’s most popular television series ever.
Squid Game: Season 2
Logline: Squid Game tells the story of a group of desperate contestants who risk their lives to become the final winner in a mysterious extreme survival game with a 45.6 billion won cash prize. After its premiere in 2021, the series quickly became a global phenomenon and one of Netflix’s most popular television series ever.
- 2/1/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
A big-budget live-action adaptation of a cult Nickelodeon animated fantasy series, the return of a sports docuseries that transformed the global appeal of Formula 1, a new animated feature written by the incomparable Charlie Kaufman, and another season of a reality dating show that inspires equal parts love and hate on social media are among the standout projects hitting Netflix in February.
Netflix’s big feature release this month is the animated film Orion and the Dark, which debuts Feb. 2. Written by Charlie Kaufman, the celebrated scribe behind Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Adaptation, the film is an adaptation of Emma Yarlett’s children’s book about an anxious kid who is scared of the dark. The Hollywood Reporter‘s review described Orion and the Dark as a film that “hilariously and movingly [taps] into typical childhood anxieties” and is “infused with ample wit of both the...
Netflix’s big feature release this month is the animated film Orion and the Dark, which debuts Feb. 2. Written by Charlie Kaufman, the celebrated scribe behind Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Adaptation, the film is an adaptation of Emma Yarlett’s children’s book about an anxious kid who is scared of the dark. The Hollywood Reporter‘s review described Orion and the Dark as a film that “hilariously and movingly [taps] into typical childhood anxieties” and is “infused with ample wit of both the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After more than five years, Netflix's long-awaited reimagining of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is finally coming to fruition in February. The live-action series will take the beloved Nickelodeon animated show and attempt to bring it to life in a new medium for a new generation. Or, presumably, the same generation of fans that loved the original and who are hoping to capture that same magic. While the final verdict has yet to be determined, Netflix used every tool at its disposal to bring the airbenders, earthbenders, waterbenders, and firebenders to life. That included borrowing a few tricks learned from another one of the streamer's big hit shows, "Stranger Things."
Entertainment Weekly recently published a comprehensive preview of the live-action "Avatar: The Last Airbender" series. In speaking about bringing the firebending abilities to life, it was explained that "Stranger Things" season 4 had a direct influence on that front. The same...
Entertainment Weekly recently published a comprehensive preview of the live-action "Avatar: The Last Airbender" series. In speaking about bringing the firebending abilities to life, it was explained that "Stranger Things" season 4 had a direct influence on that front. The same...
- 1/31/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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