Television AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Live-Action Series (Renewed for Season 2 and 3)

Dragonlordxxxxx said:
In short, creative differences. Here's the article from Aug. 12, 2020:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t...der-creators-exit-netflix-adaptation-1307085/

Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko said in separate statements Wednesday that they came to believe their creative vision for the show wasn’t being supported. The show, which Netflix ordered in 2018, is still in development at the streamer.

“When Bryan and I signed on to the project in 2018, we were hired as executive producers and showrunners,” DiMartino wrote on his website. “In a joint announcement for the series, Netflix said that it was committed to honoring our vision for this retelling and to supporting us on creating the series. And we expressed how excited we were for the opportunity to be at the helm. Unfortunately, things did not go as we had hoped.”

In his own statement on Instagram, Konitetzko wrote that “there was no follow-through” on Netflix’s pledge to support the creators’ vision for the live-action show. “The general handling of the project created what I felt was a negative and nonsupportive environment,” he said, adding: “To be clear, this was not a simple matter of us not getting our way. Mike and I are collaborative people; we did not need all the ideas to come from us. As long as we felt those ideas were in line with the spirit and integrity of Avatar, we would have happily embraced them. However, we ultimately came to the belief that we would not be able to meaningfully guide the direction of the series.”

Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that there were creative differences between DiMartino and Konietzko, Netflix and other creatives throughout the development process over how to adapt the animated series to live action. Those differences ultimately led to the creators’ departure.
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Major red flag and cast choices are "who?"

This will suck.
 
Dragonlordxxxxx said:
In short, creative differences. Here's the article from Aug. 12, 2020:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t...der-creators-exit-netflix-adaptation-1307085/

Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko said in separate statements Wednesday that they came to believe their creative vision for the show wasn’t being supported. The show, which Netflix ordered in 2018, is still in development at the streamer.

“When Bryan and I signed on to the project in 2018, we were hired as executive producers and showrunners,” DiMartino wrote on his website. “In a joint announcement for the series, Netflix said that it was committed to honoring our vision for this retelling and to supporting us on creating the series. And we expressed how excited we were for the opportunity to be at the helm. Unfortunately, things did not go as we had hoped.”

In his own statement on Instagram, Konitetzko wrote that “there was no follow-through” on Netflix’s pledge to support the creators’ vision for the live-action show. “The general handling of the project created what I felt was a negative and nonsupportive environment,” he said, adding: “To be clear, this was not a simple matter of us not getting our way. Mike and I are collaborative people; we did not need all the ideas to come from us. As long as we felt those ideas were in line with the spirit and integrity of Avatar, we would have happily embraced them. However, we ultimately came to the belief that we would not be able to meaningfully guide the direction of the series.”

Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that there were creative differences between DiMartino and Konietzko, Netflix and other creatives throughout the development process over how to adapt the animated series to live action. Those differences ultimately led to the creators’ departure.
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Ah, so Netflix is going to give it the Masters of the Universe treatment then. Incoming turd.
 
Update: November 3, 2021

Daniel Dae Kim to Play Fire Lord Ozai in Netflix's AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Live-Action Series

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Daniel Dae Kim is joining the cast of Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series. The series, now overseen by showrunner Albert Kim (Sleepy Hollow, Nikita), is described as a reimagined take on Nickelodeon’s beloved animated franchise.

Kim will portray the series regular role of Fire Lord Ozai, the ruthlessly driven leader of the Fire Nation who demands everyone live up to his impossible standards, especially his teen son, Prince Zuko. Ozai’s drive to conquer and unite the world under firebender rule is a family burden — he believes that it’s his destiny to finish a war started by his ancestors.

Kim joins a previously announced cast that includes Gordon Cormier as Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sokka and Dallas Liu as Zuko.

Albert Kim serves as the central writer on the show and exec produces alongside Dan Lin (The Lego Movie, Aladdin) and Lindsey Liberatore (Walker) of Rideback as well as Michael Goi (Swamp Thing). Roseanne Liang will direct alongside Goi, Jabbar Raisani and Jet Wilkinson.

Daniel Dae Kim counts Hawaii Five-0, Lost, The Divergent Series and Hellboy among his credits. He’s the exec producer of ABC’s The Good Doctor and next stars in Nat Geo’s scripted miniseries The Hot Zone: Anthrax, opposite Tony Goldwyn.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t...bender-netflix-live-action-series-1235041890/
 
America seems to really love Avatar
 
Bacco said:
America seems to really love Avatar
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Its a watered down American version of how Anime series are. So it was really accesible to large audiences

I like it but story wise it’s nowhere near as good as what you can find in real anime
 
I have 0 hope for this now that the original showrunners left the project. Unless it somehow comes out to outstanding reviews, I won't be watching it.

On a related note, if you're a fan of the animated series, you should check out The Dragon Prince. It's one of the few shows that scratched the same sort of itch ATLA does (which makes sense seeing as it shares one of the head writers). The art and animation take a bit of getting used to (too much CGI for me) but it doesn't take too long to get over it.
 
Daverisimo said:
I have 0 hope for this now that the original showrunners left the projec.
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Yep, i was already skeptical thanks to M.Nights shit show version....but the OG showrunners coming on board gave me hope....NOW that they are gone, its dead to me.
 
Update: September 28, 2022

Full Cast Revealed for Netflix's AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Live-Action Series Including Amber Midthunder, Arden Cho and George Takei

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Netflix has revealed the full live-action cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender after previously confirming the show will be headlined by lead stars Gordon Cormier's Aang, Kiawentiio's Katara, Ian Ousley's Sokka, and Dallas Liu's Zuko.

Now, the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads have joined forces to welcome a host of new faces to the cast, rounding out the ensemble with twenty exciting additions including Prey star Amber Midthunder, Star Trek legend George Takei, and Community standout Danny Pudi.

Based on the Nickelodeon animated series of the same name, this take on Avatar: The Last Airbender is described by showrunner Albert Kim as "a chance to showcase Asian and Indigenous characters as living, breathing people. Not just in a cartoon, but in a world that truly exists, very similar to the one we live in."

Other previously announced cast members include Elizabeth Yu (Azula), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Iroh), Daniel Dae Kim (Fire Lord Ozai), Maria Zhang (Suki), Tamlyn Tomita (Yukari), Yvonne Chapman (Avatar Kyoshi), and Casey Camp-Horinek (Gran Gran).

Here's who else you can expect to see in the series when it launches (no premiere date has been announced at this time).

Water Tribe
  • Amber Midthunder as Princess Yue: The compassionate spiritual leader of the Northern Water Tribe.
  • A Martinez as Pakku: The veteran waterbending master of the Northern Water Tribe and a fierce defender of their traditions.
  • Irene Bedard as Yagoda: An empathetic healer who serves as a role model for her tribe’s female waterbenders.
  • Joel Oulette as Hahn: A strong and skilled warrior with an unwavering loyalty to his tribe.
  • Nathaniel Arcand as Chief Arnook: Father to Princess Yue and the respected leader of their tribe.
  • Meegwun Fairbrother as Avatar Kuruk: A previous Avatar with a haunted past.
Earth Kingdom
  • Arden Cho as June: A tough and persistent bounty hunter known for her ruthless efficiency.
  • Utkarsh Ambudkar as King Bumi: The ancient and mercurial ruler of the Earth Kingdom city of Omashu.
  • Danny Pudi as the Mechanist: An eccentric inventor and engineer who’s doing his best to raise his son in a war-torn world.
  • River Chauhan as Teo: The idealistic and high-flying son of the Mechanist.
  • James Sie as the Cabbage Merchant: A long-suffering vegetable vendor in Omashu.
Fire Nation
  • Momona Tamada as Ty Lee: An energetic and upbeat teen and one of Princess Azula’s best friends.
  • Thalia Tran as Mai: An unflappable and deadpan teen who, along with Ty Lee, is one of Princess Azula’s closest allies.
  • Ruy Iskandar as Lt. Jee: The first officer of Prince Zuko’s ship.
  • Hiro Kanagawa as Fire Lord Sozin: The ruthless and ambitious previous ruler of the Fire Nation and grandfather of Fire Lord Ozai.
  • C.S. Lee as Avatar Roku: A wise and benevolent past Avatar from the Fire Nation.
  • François Chau as The Great Sage: The venerated spiritual leader of the Fire Nation and guardian of Avatar Roku’s shrine.
  • Ryan Mah as Lt. Dang: Commander Zhao’s second-in-command.
Spirit World
  • George Takei as the voice of Koh: An ancient, predatory spirit.
  • Randall Duk Kim as the voice of Wan Shi Tong: Appears in the form of a giant owl and is also known as the Spirit of Knowledge.

https://comicbookmovie.com/anime__m...-prey-star-amber-midthunder-a197045#gs.ddrwk5
 
Dragonlordxxxxx said:
Update: September 28, 2022

Full Cast Revealed for Netflix's AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Live-Action Series Including Amber Midthunder, Arden Cho and George Takei

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Netflix has revealed the full live-action cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender after previously confirming the show will be headlined by lead stars Gordon Cormier's Aang, Kiawentiio's Katara, Ian Ousley's Sokka, and Dallas Liu's Zuko.

Now, the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation, and the Air Nomads have joined forces to welcome a host of new faces to the cast, rounding out the ensemble with twenty exciting additions including Prey star Amber Midthunder, Star Trek legend George Takei, and Community standout Danny Pudi.

Based on the Nickelodeon animated series of the same name, this take on Avatar: The Last Airbender is described by showrunner Albert Kim as "a chance to showcase Asian and Indigenous characters as living, breathing people. Not just in a cartoon, but in a world that truly exists, very similar to the one we live in."

Other previously announced cast members include Elizabeth Yu (Azula), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Iroh), Daniel Dae Kim (Fire Lord Ozai), Maria Zhang (Suki), Tamlyn Tomita (Yukari), Yvonne Chapman (Avatar Kyoshi), and Casey Camp-Horinek (Gran Gran).

Here's who else you can expect to see in the series when it launches (no premiere date has been announced at this time).

Water Tribe
  • Amber Midthunder as Princess Yue: The compassionate spiritual leader of the Northern Water Tribe.
  • A Martinez as Pakku: The veteran waterbending master of the Northern Water Tribe and a fierce defender of their traditions.
  • Irene Bedard as Yagoda: An empathetic healer who serves as a role model for her tribe’s female waterbenders.
  • Joel Oulette as Hahn: A strong and skilled warrior with an unwavering loyalty to his tribe.
  • Nathaniel Arcand as Chief Arnook: Father to Princess Yue and the respected leader of their tribe.
  • Meegwun Fairbrother as Avatar Kuruk: A previous Avatar with a haunted past.
Earth Kingdom
  • Arden Cho as June: A tough and persistent bounty hunter known for her ruthless efficiency.
  • Utkarsh Ambudkar as King Bumi: The ancient and mercurial ruler of the Earth Kingdom city of Omashu.
  • Danny Pudi as the Mechanist: An eccentric inventor and engineer who’s doing his best to raise his son in a war-torn world.
  • River Chauhan as Teo: The idealistic and high-flying son of the Mechanist.
  • James Sie as the Cabbage Merchant: A long-suffering vegetable vendor in Omashu.
Fire Nation
  • Momona Tamada as Ty Lee: An energetic and upbeat teen and one of Princess Azula’s best friends.
  • Thalia Tran as Mai: An unflappable and deadpan teen who, along with Ty Lee, is one of Princess Azula’s closest allies.
  • Ruy Iskandar as Lt. Jee: The first officer of Prince Zuko’s ship.
  • Hiro Kanagawa as Fire Lord Sozin: The ruthless and ambitious previous ruler of the Fire Nation and grandfather of Fire Lord Ozai.
  • C.S. Lee as Avatar Roku: A wise and benevolent past Avatar from the Fire Nation.
  • François Chau as The Great Sage: The venerated spiritual leader of the Fire Nation and guardian of Avatar Roku’s shrine.
  • Ryan Mah as Lt. Dang: Commander Zhao’s second-in-command.
Spirit World
  • George Takei as the voice of Koh: An ancient, predatory spirit.
  • Randall Duk Kim as the voice of Wan Shi Tong: Appears in the form of a giant owl and is also known as the Spirit of Knowledge.

https://comicbookmovie.com/anime__m...-prey-star-amber-midthunder-a197045#gs.ddrwk5
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They’re listing the whole cast’s pronouns and yet there’s not even a single they/them in the bunch?

<DisgustingHHH>
 
Loiosh said:
It's that good.

Let me put it this way.

If I had to choose between never having seen The Wire, or never having seen The Last Airbender, I'd choose never having seen The Wire. I was that invested in The Last Airbender.
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Cast looks promising. I'm cautiously optimistic.
 
JangoMike said:
Yep, i was already skeptical thanks to M.Nights shit show version....but the OG showrunners coming on board gave me hope....NOW that they are gone, its dead to me.
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The original showrunners were executive producers for the M. Night Shyamalan abomination.

They did an incredible job on the original series, but their involvement isn't make or break for me.
 
Loiosh said:
It's that good.

Let me put it this way.

If I had to choose between never having seen The Wire, or never having seen The Last Airbender, I'd choose never having seen The Wire. I was that invested in The Last Airbender.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the greatest shows of all time IMO
 
Dragonlordxxxxx said:
Update: June 17, 2023

First Look at Aang, Katara, Sokka and Zuko in Netflix's AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER; Brief Teaser Released

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This is a ridiculously difficult property to cast.

Only going to make one comment about this... Aang is a character who smiles 99.9% of the time and the scowl in this (ONE) pic is a bit off putting.

When I absolutely see this I'm going to go in with an open mind and a generous spirit, I don't envy them trying to satisfy Airbender fans.
 
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