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On Friday night, the Ford Theater will transform into a living, breathing tribute to the city in which it resides for Get Lit’s multimedia production If I Awaken In Los Angeles.

The intention behind the show, which will blend spoken word, live music, dance and immersive video, is to serve as a “love letter to our city from all of the different cultures and communities,” Get Lit founder Diane Luby Lane tells Deadline.

“The diversity, the richness, the family, the joy, the culture, the music, it’s like we have so much here that we want to showcase,” she continued. “So we thought, what if we do that?”

In partnership with the LA Phil, the show will take center stage at the Ford on Friday night, bringing the audience on a journey through the neighborhoods and communities that shape Los Angeles from South Central to Boyle Heights to Chinatown,...

After months of speculation and fan theories swirling online, the mystery has finally been solved. We finally know who Steven Yeun is playing in the highly anticipated The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender movie, and it’s a reveal that’s taking fans by surprise.

Back in March 2025, Paramount Pictures announced that Yeun would be part of the cast for the new animated film. However, at that time, they did not reveal which character he would be portraying. So while fans knew Yeun was involved, his specific role remained a mystery.

Many fans speculated that Yeun would reprise his role as Avatar Wan in the upcoming movie. He had voiced the same character in The Legend of Korra. But instead, this new announcement reveals that he’s playing a much different character. One that fans of the original animated series know and love.

Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko,...

It's been 20 years since "Avatar: The Last Airbender" revolutionized TV, and now the franchise is expanding. We've had comics and novels for a while now, with fantastic stories that expand the world of "Avatar" and paint a picture of different eras and different reincarnations of the titular master of all four elements. But now we're going back to the screen, both big and small, with a new sequel series as well as a movie, "The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender."

Directed by Lauren Montgomery, who worked as a storyboard artist in season 3 of the show, and then as a supervising producer on the entirety of "The Legend of Korra," details on "The Legend of Aang" are scarce, but we do know it is a set after the original series, but before "Korra," following the main cast as young adults. Studio Mir will return to work on the animation alongside Flying Bark Productions,...

The Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise will continue with the upcoming animated movie The Legend of Aang. Directed by Lauren Montgomery, the movie is a continuation of the Nickelodeon animated series and will follow Aang and his friends during their teenage years.

Creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko were present at the San Diego Comic-Con 2025 to promote the upcoming movie, where they confirmed Steven Yeun will be voicing the Fire Nation Prince Zuko (via IGN). However, Yeun’s casting as Zuko means his previous role in the franchise is being retconned, and here is everything you need to know about it.

Steven Yeun’s Forgotten Role in The Legend of Korra Explained

Actor Steven Yeun rose to prominence with the role of Glenn Rhee in The Walking Dead. However, Yeun also has a prolific voice acting career, having voiced Mark Grayson in the smash-hit Amazon Prime animated series Invincible.

Avatar: The Last Airbender has found its new Zuko. At San Diego Comic Con 2025, the co-creators of Nickelodeon's smash anime-inspired franchise revealed who will play the young adult version of the former Fire Prince, now Fire Lord.

In an interview with IGN, Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, the co-creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender, announced at San Diego Comic Con that Steven Yeun, best known for his roles in The Walking Dead and Invincible, will play Zuko in The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Movie. He will inherit the role from the previous actor, Dante Basco, who played Zuko in all three seasons of the original Avatar series. However, this will not be Yeun's debut in the Avatar world, as he previously played Wan, the first canonical Avatar user in the series. Yeun was among the voice actors initially announced for The Legend of Aang, but...

It's been no secret that the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender was being overhauled for the Gaang's new feature-length adventure, The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. One role that was conspicuously left empty, though, was that of the fan-favorite Zuko — Aang's rival turned friend and fire-bending teacher who would go on to take his villainous father Ozai's (Mark Hamill) place as the Fire Lord. Although there was initially some speculation that Dante Basco would simply reprise the role, it's been confirmed that the actor taking up the mantle has, technically, been known this whole time. Series creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko confirmed in an interview with IGN at San Diego Comic-Con that Steven Yeun, who was announced to be joining the sequel film in an unknown role back in March, will be voicing the now-adult Zuko when the sequel film arrives in 2026.

Yeun's role as...

The cast of the animated Avatar: The Last Airbender universe discussed how the show's resurgence on Netflix during the Covid-19 pandemic affected their understanding of the cartoon's legacy.Avatar: The Last Airbender is widely regarded as one of the greatest animated shows ever made; it's acclaimed for its accessible storytelling, handling of complex subject matter, worldbuilding, and charming, relatable, and well-developed characters.

Having first aired on Nickelodeon between 2005 and 2008, long before streaming became ubiquitous, an entire generation of kids grew up with Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Zuko, learning from their grief, pain, hope, and friendship. When the series was re-platformed by Netflix over 10 years later, it became a global sensation, especially during the lockdown days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In an interview with ScreenRant's Ash Crossan for Avatar: The Last Airbender at San Diego Comic-Con, Atla stars Dante Basco (Prince Zuko), Dee Bradley Baker, and Avatar sequel The Legend of Korra...

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 brought together the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbenderfor a special 20th-anniversary panel. Following the event, Cbr hosted a round table with the cast, including Zach Tyler Eisen, Jack DeSena, Michaela Jill Murphy, Jennie Kwan, Janet Varney and Dante Basco -- the respective voices of Aang, Sokka, Toph, Suko, Korra and Zuko.

While a variety of subjects were discussed, including the newly unveiled Avatar: Seven Havens, one of the more curious topics to come up was Basco's first meeting with his on-screen father, Mark Hamill. The first meeting between Prince Zuko and Fire Lord Ozai's voice actors wasn't the type of experience one might expect for the younger star.

Avatar: The Last Airbender's Dante Basco Opens Up About Acting Alongside Mark Hamill Image via Nickelodeon

When prompted alongside the rest of the participants to speak about any big-name talents they'd met who left them in awe,...

Say hello to Pavi, the new Avatar. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender,the original voice actor cast — Janet Varney (Korra), Mae Whitman (Katara), Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack De Sena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Jennie Kwan (Suki), Dante Basco (Zuko), Dee Bradley Baker (Appa) — reunited on a panel during the 2025 San Diego Comic Con on Thursday, July 24. The first image for the upcoming sequel series, Avatar: Seven Havens, which takes place after Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, was unveiled by Nickelodeon during the panel discussion. The teaser photo shows the new Earthbender, Pavi, accompanied by her mentor, Jae, and a cute furry companion. The world around them almost looks dystopian, which makes fans wonder what has happened in the years following the events of The Legend Korrea.

But wait, there's more. Hold on to your cabbages, Avatar fans,...

At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, the voice of Avatar: The Last Airbender's Sokka, Jack DeSenna, reunited with his past co-stars for both a 20th-anniversary panel, along with a round-table discussion organized by Cbr. During the latter, DeSenna revealed some surprising information regarding what Sokka was originally like and the influence his performance had on him.

Sokka is one of the most popular Avatar characters of all time, but he nearly wasn't the character fans know and love. While speaking with Zach Tyler Eisen, Dante Basco, Michaela Jill Murphy, Jennie Kwan and Janet Varney -- the voices of Aang, Zuko, Toph, Suki and Korra, respectively -- DeSenna explained that he's responsible for making Sokka the fun goofball that he is.

Avatar: The Last Airbender's Sokka Was Originally Written as a Far More Serious Character Image via Nickelodeon

"Mike and Bryan have said that, like, there were going to be jokes,...

After months of waiting, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbenderhave finally been given a glimpse at the official sequel to The Legend of Korra, titled Avatar: Seven Havens. However, as excited as the fans are to hear more details about the upcoming series, there's a special excitement shared among people with a much closer relationship with the franchise.

The original cast of The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra recently gave their blessing to Avatar: Seven Havens. At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Cbr hosted a round table discussion featuring Zach Tyler Eisen, Dante Basco, Michaela Jill Murphy, Jack DeSena, Jennie Kwan and Janet Varney -- the voice actors behind Aang, Zuko, Toph, Sokka, Suki and Korra, respectively. While the group discussed a variety of subjects, inevitably, Seven Havens became a point of interest.

Nickelodeon's Original Avatar: The Last Airbender Franchise Cast Praise Seven Havens Series Image by Yéred García Oseguera

"It's just so beautiful,...

In a new interview with Cbr at San Diego Comic Con, Toph voice actor Michaela Jill Murphy revealed the very first scene she auditioned for in Avatar: The Last Airbender. And it’s iconic. Cbr recently sat down with Michaela Jill Murphy for a round-table interview at Sdcc alongside her fellow Atla costars to discuss the series.

Also in attendance at the Avatar panel were voice actors Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack DeSena (Sokka), Jennie Kwan (Suki), Dante Basco (Zuko), Janet Varney (Korra), and Avatar series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dimartino. The group discussed their time with the series, and recalled fond memories they have of their time with the hit anime-inspired classic. During this discussion, Michella Jill Murphy went into how she first got the role of Toph as an 11-year-old actress just getting her start.

Toph Voice Actor Reveals The Epic Atla Scene She Used to Audition...

Nickelodeon marked two decades of Avatar: The Last Airbender with a celebration at San Diego Comic-Con, drawing nearly 5,000 fans to Ballroom 20 for a panel packed with surprises and sneak peeks into the future of the Avatar-verse, including Avatar: Seven Havens. The panel was moderated by Janet Varney (the voice of Korra).

A curtain-raising tribute video honoring 20 years of Avatar fandom was shown, spotlighting iconic moments from the series and tracing its journey from the Comic-Con pilot debut to the show’s rise as a cultural phenomenon.

Mae Whitman (voice of Katara) shared a heartfelt video expressing her deep gratitude for being part of Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s 20th anniversary, reflecting on growing up with the show and her excitement to one day share it with her own child.

The panel included a reunion of the original Avatar: The Last Airbender voice cast, including Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack De Sena...

Nickelodeon has released the first look at the upcoming animated series “Avatar: Seven Havens,” the sequel series to the popular shows “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The Legend of Korra.”

The artwork was revealed at San Diego Comic Con on Thursday, where “Avatar” celebrated its 20th anniversary.

“Seven Havens” follows two Earthbending twins when one discovers she’s the Avatar, the latest person who can wield all four elements — air, water, earth and fire. The new series is set in “a world shattered by a devastating cataclysm. A young Earthbender discovers she’s the new Avatar after Korra – but in this dangerous era, that title marks her as humanity’s destroyer, not its savior. Hunted by both human and spirit enemies, she and her long-lost twin must uncover their mysterious origins and save the Seven Havens before civilization’s last strongholds collapse.”

The first look image shows the young Avatar and her half cat,...

Nickelodeon kicked off San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday with a celebration for 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

In addition to plenty of nostalgia surrounding the original series, the network also teased a first look at artwork from Avatar: Seven Havens, the upcoming 2D-animated series from Avatar Studios, which follows a young Earthbender who discovers she is the next Avatar.

Check out the image below.

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Nearly 5,000 fans packed into the convention center’s Ballroom 20 for the panel moderated by Janet Varney, the voice of Korra, who was joined by much of the original voice cast including Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack De Sena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Jennie Kwan (Suki), Dante Basco (Zuko), and Dee Bradley Baker (Appa). Series composer Jeremy Zuckerman and creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino were also there.

Though Mae Whitman, the voice of Katara, couldn’t be there in person, attendees were...

Fans of Avatar Korra in The Legend of Korrawill love her all over again after hearing what fellow franchise voice actor Richard Epcar had to say about her in a recent guest appearance.

Avatar Aang was once the young male lead of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Legend of Korra needed a protagonist who would fill the same role as Aang in the Avatar world while otherwise feeling fresh and new. Aside from having a much more brash and confrontational personality, Korra also shows how men and women alike can be the world's greatest hero with the power of the Avatar Cycle. Epcar, who voiced Saikhan in the series, commented on Korra's role directly during his appearance on the most recent official Avatar podcast, "Braving the Elements," co-hosted by Korra voice actor Janet Varney and Zuko voice actor Dante Basco.

Avatar Korra Was a Bold Step Forward for the...

Despite being a series designed primarily for children, Avatar: The Last Airbender touches on a host of relatively dark and mature topics, one of which is awful parents. There are plenty of examples to be found across the Avatar franchise, with Fire Lord Ozai being an obvious pick, but also Toph's extremely overprotective parents and Asami's father, the industrialist Hiroshi Sato.

On the most recent episode of Braving the Elements, Janet Varney and Dante Basco, the official voices of Korra and Zuko, respectively, sat down with guest James Sie (the voice of the cabbage merchant) to talk about Book 1, Episode 8 of The Legend of Korra, "The Aftermath." While on the topic, Basco commented that Mr. Sato is "a real piece of work," prompting Verney to say that "Zuko and Asami could have a real good conversation about disappointing dads." While Mr. Sato is a somewhat minor but still...

There's great news for Avatar: The Last Airbender fans, with it recently being announced that Nickelodeon will celebrate the show's 20th anniversary with a special event at this year's Comic-Con.

NickALive! reports that the network will be celebrating the show's landmark anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con (Sdcc) later this month, with the convention center floor bringing the four elements -- Water, Earth, Fire and Air -- to life with immersive experiences, merchandise and photo ops. A special panel will also see many of the original voice cast members uniting to discuss Avatar, with Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) moderating.

Exclusive Merchandise Releases & More This July Image via Nickelodeon

Those looking to attend the special anniversary panel at Sdcc for Avatar: The Last Airbender can do so on Thursday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Ballroom 20. The panel will feature Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack DeSena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy...

The perfect podcast exists for Star Wars Rebels fans, and it already has a full season's worth of episodes. Since its debut in 2014, Rebels has gone to become one of the franchise's most beloved stories that features some of the all-time best episodes of Star Wars television.

Rebels can now be fully relived and celebrated in all its glory with the iHeart Radio rewatch podcast Pod of Rebellion, which recently finished going through all the Rebels season 1 episodes. Hosted by Jon Lee Brody, the podcast features Rebels voice actors Vanessa Marshall (Hera Syndulla), Tiya Sircar (Sabine Wren), and Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger).

They rewatch and break down each Rebels episode, with Marshall, Sircar, and Gray providing equally fascinating, hilarious, and emotional insights from their time working on the animated series. These breakdowns include behind-the-scenes stories, thought-provoking questions from Brody, and deeper discussions about the themes of each episode.

Brody begins...

Relatively few shows leave indelible marks on entire generations, but it's easy to see that Avatar: The Last Airbender did exactly that. From the huge list of quotable lines like Zuko's "That's rough, buddy" to memes like Uncle Iroh's "It's time for you to look inward...,"Avatar has become deeply ingrained in the general pop culture library. However, the Cabbage Merchant in particular has won over many hearts, despite typically only ever repeating some variant of his singular memorable line: "My cabbages!"

In the most recent episode of Braving the Elements, the official podcast hosted by Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (the voice of Zuko), they welcomed guest star James Sie, who voiced the Cabbage Merchant in the original series. The podcast is generally structured around rewatching the Avatar series, with this most recent episode focused on Book 1, Episode 8 of The Legend of Korra, which...

Avatar: The Last Airbender was always meant to end with Aang and Katara together. From the moment the young Avatar was freed from the ice, creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko built up their relationship as the water bender became the one member of the Gaang he could lean on the most for support. All the battles and adventures across the four nations eventually culminated in the final scene of Book 3, where, with the war with the Fire Nation finally behind them, they sealed their love with a kiss. However, fans have always envisioned Katara hooking up with a different suitor in a perfect enemies-to-lovers scenario — Zuko. Even over 20 years since the series premiered, Zutara hopes are still alive, and, at Fan Expo Denver, Dante Basco and Mae Whitman were all too ready to lean into them. Well, at least Basco was.

In a panel hosted by Collider's Maggie Lovitt at the event,...

Few characters in Avatar: The Last Airbender are as beloved as Uncle Iroh. From the beginning of the series, he's shown to be one of the wisest and most understanding members of the Fire Nation, trying to guide Prince Zuko (Dante Basco) down the right path throughout his journey. In addition to excellent writing, he was also defined by a memorable voice-acting performance by the late great Mako that helped establish Iroh as this pure-hearted, yet fierce, grandfatherly figure. With the actor's tragic passing from cancer in 2006, however, the torch was passed to Greg Baldwin to finish out the series and take the iconic character into the future. During a panel at Fan Expo Denver moderated by Collider's Maggie Lovitt, the cast reminisced about Baldwin's first day in the booth and how he immediately, and emotionally, became Iroh in their eyes.

"My memories of when I was recording...

A legendary Shōnen Jump manga is about to rise from the rubble and tell its enemies they're already dead with a new series over 40 years after its first adaptation hit airwaves in Japan. The new Fist of the North Star anime just received its first poster, which not only shows off the series' iconic protagonist Kenshiro but also reveals that the iconic post-apocalyptic martial arts franchisewill be making its return sometime in 2026. Warner Bros. Japan first announced the project back in 2023 in celebration of the original manga's 40th anniversary. The latest update comes ahead of Anime Expo 2025, where the producer is expected to unveil the first teaser and the main voice cast at its industry panel on July 5.

Fist of the North Star, originally titled Hokuto no Ken, was a fixture of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1983 through 1988, following the journey of the martial artist Kenshiro through an Earth decimated by nuclear war.

It's been 11 years since the last episode of Avatar: The Legend of Korra aired on Nickelodeon, where the final scene featured Korra and Asami going to the Spirit World together as a couple. However, before she became the ally that many knew her for, it was recently revealed that she was initially planned to be Korra's enemy. It turns out that this Team Avatar staple wasn't supposed to stick around for that long, but things changed during the writing process.

Asami's voice actress, Seychelle Gabriel, made a guest appearance on the Braving the Elements podcast, hosted by Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko), where she shared what was pitched initially during her audition. Both Gabriel and Basco thought their characters in their shows were the bad guys, but eventually, things changed. The three voice actors shared their initial thoughts on who Asami was upon first impression, thinking that she...

Avatar: The Last Airbender wrapped up its original run in 2008, but fan debates about the series rage on -- particularly ships. It's not just viewers who are still arguing about which characters should have ended up together in the hit animated series, but the stars of the show, too.

Speaking on Braving the Elements, the official Avatar companion podcast, voice actors behind both The Legend of Korra and Avatar: The Last Airbender weighed in on who they root for romance for from their shared universe, and their takes might surprise some fans (and shippers). During a recent podcast episode featuring Legend of Korra's Seychelle Gabriel (Asami Sato), the conversation turned to one of the fandom's most controversial topics: "Zutara." The ship pairs the non-canon Prince Zuko with the waterbender Katara, inspiring countless pieces of fan art and passionate support for nearly two decades, despite Katara ending up with Aang, while...

The Legend of Korrastar Janet Varney opens up about one of the show's deepest -- and most vulnerable -- scenes, both for her character as well as in the recording booth.

During the latest episode of Braving the Elements, the official Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise rewatch podcast, Varney discussed a key moment from the sequel series in which Korra collapses in Tenzen's arms, crying. When asked by Zuko voice actor Dante Basco if she remembered recording the scene, Varney replied, "I do, because that was the first time, on this show, I cried. And I remember [voice director] Andrea [Romano] was so, like, kind."

Avatar: Legend of Korra Voice Actor Opens Up About 'Vulnerable' Scene With J. K. Simmons

"Luckily this was the last scene of the episode," Varney continued, "So I think she cleared everybody out, so it was just J. K. [Simmons] and me... And I just remember her being very kind.

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If you love movies, then there is a certain action sub-genre that is immensely beloved, and if you read the title, you already know we are talking about martial arts films. The joy of watching a well-choreographed and well-acted martial arts hand-to-hand action sequence is immeasurable for any action fan, and that’s why we decided to compile a list of the best martial arts movies you can watch on Netflix right now, because this way, at least your Netflix subscription will come in some use.

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Blood and Bone is a martial arts film directed by Ben Ramsey from a screenplay by Michael Andrews. The 2009 film follows Isaiah Bone, a former convict and ex-marine, as he moves to Los Angeles and begins fighting in street fights, but things go wrong...

Original Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko recently revealed that to give their show's animated follow-up, The Legend of Korra, a more cinematic feel, they did something they were "explicitly being told not to do" by the studio.

The duo rendered the series in HD widescreen despite being told not to -- a decision that accidentally put the network ahead of the entire industry. Dimartino and Konietzko shared the behind-the-scenes story during a recent episode of Braving the Elements -- the official retrospective podcast hosted by Janet Varney and Dante Basco, explaining how studio executive Mark Taylor greenlit the HD format upgrade against Nickelodeon's wishes.

Nickelodeon Originally Said No to Avatar's Legend of Korra in HD

"We weren't supposed to do that," Konietzko admitted during the podcast discussion. The creators first pushed for HD during Avatar's series finale but faced resistance. "Nickelodeon, with...

The canon of Avatar: The Last Airbender makes a very potent cast for Zuko and Katara ending up together. While these characters ended up taking completely different paths in their lives, it is easy to spot that even subtextually, the narrative was always primed to serve a relationship between The Blue Spirit and the Painted Lady.

A slew of cast and crew members of Avatar: The Last Airbender believed that there was some merit in keeping Zuko and Katara together, and there have been some conflicting statements about the nature of how the relationship might have been in the cards, to be part of the official narrative. Whether it was or not is a different matter, because in terms of the flow of narrative, it makes complete sense that Zuko and Katara should have ended up together.

The narrative itself seemed to be a Zuko/Katara shipper.. Katara and Zuko...

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"Avatar: The Last Airbender" rose to a whole other level of greatness in its second, and some would say best, season. ("Book 2: Earth.") A lot of that comes down to two new characters the show introduced to its ensemble.

The heroes got a new teammate: Toph (Michaela Jill Murphy), the blind earthbending prodigy. But they also had a new threat to contend with: Fire Nation Princess Azula (Grey DeLisle), who was hunting both Avatar Aang (Zach Tyler Eisen) and her exiled brother Prince Zuko (Dante Basco). Smart, powerful, and ruthless, Azula is seemingly the "perfect princess." She's a firebending prodigy and success comes naturally to her.

Another detail that sets Azula apart is her firebending. In "Avatar," where people can bend one of the four classical elements, Firebenders transmute fire out of their own breath and chi and then control the flames.

It's hard to find a TV series more beloved than "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Unlike some fandoms out there, the "Avatar" audience lives in shared adoration of the show — as harmonious as the four nations of water, earth, fire, and air once were. There are 61 "Avatar" episodes split across three seasons (or "Books"). Of those, season 2 "Zuko Alone" is often singled out as one of the best, if not the best, of the whole show. "Avatar" sequel "The Legend of Korra" even did a spiritual follow-up: "Korra Alone." The exiled prince of the Fire Nation, Zuko (Dante Basco) is introduced in season 1 hunting Avatar Aang (Zach Tyler Eisen). In season 2, Zuko falls even lower, losing even the meager resources he previously had. He has to put his Avatar hunt on pause because the Fire Nation is hunting him too.

"Zuko Alone" is both a standalone episode and one that cannot be skipped.

We're in the midst of a Last Airbender revival. Now only is there a live-action remake show between seasons on Netflix, but original creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko are making a new series of animated projects, including a movie that follows up with Aang, Katara and the rest of the old gang from the original show as adults. The movie is called The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender:

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Variety, it's been pushed back again, all the way to October 9, 2026, meaning it's moved a full year past its original release date.

It's hard to miss what you haven't seen, so I'm okay with the delay so long as the finished product turns out good. According to Animation Magazine, The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender is being animated by Studio Mir,...

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Blood of Zeus is an adult animated fantasy action adventure series created by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides. The Netflix series is set in mythical ancient Greece, and it follows Heron, the illegitimate son of Zeus, who must save Olympus and Earth, which is made harder because of a few gods and a massive demonic army. Blood of Zeus’s voice cast includes Derek Phillips, Elias Toufexis, Jessica Henwick, Mamie Gummer, Jason O’Mara, Claudia Christian, Chris Diamantopoulos, Adetokumboh M’Cormack, Fred Tatasciore, Lara Pulver, Cissy Jones, and Alfred Molina. So, if you loved the fantastical world, a captivating story, and compelling characters in Blood of Zeus, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Castlevania is an adult animated dark fantasy action-adventure series created by Warren Ellis. Based on the...

Nickelodeon has given Avatar: The Last Airbenderfans their first look at Avatar: Braving the Elements Season 4.

Per a press release, Nickelodeon's official Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra rewatch podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements, is set to kick off its fourth season with a whole host of incoming guest stars. Premiering on May 20, Avatar: Braving the Elements will see hosts Janet Varney, who voiced Korra, and Dante Basco, who voiced Prince Zuko, rewatch and discuss Book 1 and Book 2 of 2014's The Legend of Korra, all while breaking down the overarching themes and behind-the-scenes details of the series.

Avatar: Braving the Elements Returns in May for Og Last Airbender & Legend of Korra Fans

Special guests in Season 4 of Avatar: Brave the Elements include Aang voice actor Zach Tyler Eisen, composer Jeremy Zuckerman and director Joaquim Dos Santos. Apart from Eisen, original Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra voice actors Steve Blum,...

The saga of Avatar Aang, the last Air Nomad frozen in ice for a hundred years and returning to bring balance to the world, constantly draws attention. The animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender became one of the most beloved franchises in the world when it debuted on Nickelodeon 20 years ago. Team Aang in that time period were mainly children as they battled the Fire Nation, stopping Fire Lord Ozai from dominating the world. Now, there is a new animated film in the works, previously titled Aang: The Last Airbender, which has been renamed as The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. This latest part of Aang's saga will follow Team Aang as young adults as they seek to bring peace to the world after the destructive war with the Fire Nation has ended. With some new cast members coming onboard, the casting director behind the animated film opened up...

One upcoming series set in the Avatar: The Last Airbender world just got a definitively disappointing update. Several new Atla projects are coming down the pipe in the next few years, but one of the most intriguing is Avatar: Seven Havens. The new series will be set after the events of Legend of Korra, and will follow an unnamed earthbending Avatar who is viewed as humanity’s destroyer, not its savior. There had been no word on an official release date for the series, but the most recent issue of Toy World Magazine features a Paramount section, which confirms that the show will not debut until 2027 at the earliest. Seven Havens will be created by original Atla scribes Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, and casting information has yet to be revealed.

Seven Havens isn’t the only upcoming Avatar project to be excited about. The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender...

Avatar: The Last Airbender is widely considered one of the most iconic and well-crafted TV shows of all time, not just in animation, but across television as a whole.

Now, the beloved “gaang” is officially coming back with a brand-new animated feature film. And while fans are thrilled to return to the Four Nations, many are still cautious after the few missteps of previous live-action adaptations. This time, however, hopes are high.

But not everything is staying the same. Casting director Jenny Jue recently revealed that some of the original voice actors will not be reprising their roles in the upcoming film. Here is why!

Avatar: The Last Airbender fans will finally get to see how the gaang led the world after balance was restored!

Paramount has officially announced the title of the upcoming animated feature film. It’s now called The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender (as per...

New details on the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender film are set to be revealed in May, with Paramount Animation bringing, among other films, a first look at The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender.

The world’s leading animation film festival, Annecy, is set to kick off its 2025 lineup on June 8 and run through June 14, showcasing a variety of new animated works from around the world. The festival has now unveiled its full lineup, which will feature several world premieres and first looks. Paramount Animation’s contribution will be a presentation on The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants and the much-anticipated The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. No further details have been released, but fans can finally expect to learn more information on the otherwise secretive project.

Paramount to Update Fans on the New Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie in May

There has been a four-year wait for information about the upcoming film,...

If there's a television canon, then "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is definitely in it. Since its debut on Nickelodeon in 2005, the animated fantasy show has remained beloved by its oldest fans and won the hearts of countless new ones. Personally, "Avatar: The Last Airbender" has one of my favorite character ensembles in all of TV. Its leads were young enough for the target audience to relate to, yet complex enough for adults to be just as rewarded watching them.

Take Zuko (Dante Basco), the scarred prince of the Fire Nation who goes from villain to hero. Best redemption arc ever? It's up there. But standing next to Zuko as one of the show's most complex characters is his sister, Princess Azula. While her brother was always torn between good and evil, Azula relishes the latter. She seems like the "perfect" Princess: powerful, ruthless, and favored by her father Fire Lord...

Avatar: The Last Airbender is considered one of the most important works of Western animation of the past two decades, and in recent years, it has seen a resurgence in its popularity with a live-action adaptation from Netflix. A new animated film based on the series was announced in 2021, although major production updates since then have been scarce.

Now, the project finally has an official name: The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. Per Variety, Paramount Animation, the studio behind the film, unveiled its official title during its CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas. During the presentation, the studio also drummed up buzz for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2, the new Smurfs film and The Spongebob Movie: The Search for Squarepants.

New Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie Finally Has Official Name After 4 Years in Development Image via Nickelodeon

The film, which was previously more simply titled Aang: The Last Airbender,...

The upcoming animated Avatar movie just got a major release update. Collider’s Britta DeVore is attending CinemaCon in Las Vegas, where Paramount kicked off its official panel by announcing that the animated film, which was previously titled Aang: The Last Airbender, has been relabeled as The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. It is currently set for release on January 30, 2026, and is set several years after the original series, following Team Aang as young adults working to secure peace now that the war with the Fire Nation is over. It was announced not long ago that Steven Yeun had joined the cast, which comes after he voiced the first Avatar, Wan, in The Legend of Korra. Dave Bautista is also attached to star in a villain role in the film, with Dante Basco reprising his role as Zuko.

Avatar: The Last Airbender became one of the most beloved franchises...

Fans have been eagerly awaiting news about the still-mysterious Avatar: The Last Airbendermovies, and finally, some details have arrived. Fan-favorite actor Steven Yeun is set to join the cast; however, which role he’ll be voicing is still unclear.

Per Variety, Steven Yeun has joined the cast of the series follow-up movie Aang: The Last Airbender. Yeun last appeared in the sequel series to The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, where he voiced Wan, the 10-thousand-year-old first Avatar who sealed the spirit portals. Yeun -- also known for his roles in The Walking Dead (Glenn Rhee) and Invincible (Mark Grayson/Invincible) -- will join the already announced cast of Eric Nam, Dionne Quan, Jessica Matten and Román Zaragoza, with Dave Bautista set to portray a villain. Dante Basco, the voice actor for Zuko, was previously confirmed to return in 2022.

Oscar Nominee Steven Yeun Returns to the Avatar Universe After...

Comedies tend to err on the side of cringe, and Jhett Tolentino‘s “Asian Persuasion” is no exception. The “Lingua Franca” (2019) producer tries their hand at humor, with mixed results. The film appeared at a handful of local film festivals two years ago, when it took home the Audience Award at the SoHo International Film Festival. Now, the film is coming to North American theaters this weekend, with limited theatrical release.

“Asian Persuasion” will play in 40+ theaters in North America from Friday, 21 March, 2025.

“Asian Persuasion” is as Asian American as it gets. Here, Mickey (Dante Basco) goes through a divorce with his fashion executive wife, Avery (Kc Concepcion). Mickey only realizes after signing the papers that his alimony is way beyond his means, as a humble Filipino-themed café owner in Woodside, Queens. With his Korean American best friend, Caspian (Kevin Kreider), they come up with a hare-brained scheme to offload...

Avatar: The Last Airbender remains a beloved series for kids and adults, standing out as a cultural phenomenon resonating across generations. Its top-tier animation, coupled with its thoughtful handling of mature themes like war, loss, and death — all while remaining accessible to younger audiences — has solidified its place as one of the most well-written and beloved animated series of the past two decades.

Following its success, Nickelodeon launched The Legend of Korra as a sequel, further expanding the Airbender universe. The original show laid the groundwork for what has become a sprawling franchise, with numerous new projects in development. The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender is set to grow even further. While Netflix recently premiered a new adaptation, original creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko spearhead the franchise's expansion through films and spin-offs. Here is a closer look at the major projects announced or rumored to be in development.

Scatena & Rosner Films is rolling out Grammy and Tony winner Jhett Tolentino’s film directorial debut “Asian Persuasion” across North American theaters, with a digital/VOD bow to follow. The romantic comedy, penned by Mike Ang, toplines “Hook” alum Dante Basco and Filipino star Kc Concepcion (“Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill”).

The film, which snagged the Audience Award at the 2023 Soho International Film Festival, follows an underachiever who concocts an elaborate scheme to dodge alimony payments to his fashion-exec ex-wife. The ensemble cast features “Bling Empire” breakout Kevin Kreider, Paolo Montalban (“Cinderella”), Geneva Carr (“It’s Complicated”), Scarlet Sherr (“Hustlers”), Celia Au (“Lodge 49”), and newcomer Jax Bacani.

The R-rated comedy drama will hit major markets including Los Angeles, Seattle, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, Toronto, Honolulu, and Washington D.C. through Seismic Releasing’s theatrical partnership.

Behind the camera, Tolentino assembled a crew including cinematographer Andrea Walter...

The 2010s and 2020s saw a surge of American children's media that put queerness front and center. Take the work of N.D. Stevenson, such as the Netflix series "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" and the animated film "Nimona," based on his graphic novel. From "Steven Universe" to "The Owl House," cartoons have gotten a lot gayer in the last decade.

And it is almost precisely a decade because Nickelodeon's "The Legend of Korra" is the show that broke down the dam in 2014. In the show's fourth and final season, Avatar Korra (Janet Varney) falls in love with her best friend, Asami Sato (Seychelle Gabriel). A sequel to "Avatar: The Last Airbender," "The Legend of Korra" is set in a fantasy world where people can bend one of the four elements. Korra, as the reincarnation of world defender the Avatar, can bend all four. If kids can accept a world that fantastical,...

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when "Avatar: The Last Airbender" premiered in 2005. Since then, animation hasn't been the same. The Nickelodeon cartoon, as created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, takes place in a fantasy world inspired by Asian culture and mythology. At the center of its story is Aang (Zach Tyler Eisen), the latest incarnation of the Avatar and, as such, the only living being capable of wielding all four elements and stopping the evil Fire Lord Ozai before he can conquer the world.

It didn't take long for "Avatar: The Last Airbender" to set itself apart from other action-heavy animated shows in its day on its way to becoming one of the best and most unique American cartoons of all time. Alongside "Teen Titans," "Avatar" helped popularize anime-inspired cartoons in the West and started discussions among...

Are you also a fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender? Well, then you’ve probably been holding your breath for any scraps of news about the upcoming live-action movie. It looks like your patience is about to pay off. Paramount is putting its chips on the table with Aang: The Last Airbender, and from what we’ve heard, this film is promising a whole lot more than just a quick trip down memory lane.

But don’t expect all the answers to your burning questions in one go!

A still from Avatar The Last Airbender| Credits: Nickelodeon

If you grew up in the 2000s, you were probably glued to the screen, watching Aang defy gravity, dodge fireballs, and juggle the weight of the world—literally—on his shoulders. While the franchise has seen a few spinoffs, adaptations, and live-action reboots, Aang: The Last Airbender is different.

It’s the first...

Josh Brolin, Ben Schwartz, Jean Smart, Ke Huy Quan, and many more actors, musicians, comedians, and content creators are set to participate in LA Wildfire Relief Live, a livestreamed telethon event in support of wildfire recovery efforts.

Broadcasting live from Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills on Friday, January 24, the show will air across multiple YouTube and Twitch channels, with additional talent participation from locations around the globe. On that list are comedians and content creators Rhett & Link, who will chime in from Park City, Utah as the 2025 Sundance Film Festival kicks off.

A partnership between interactive fundraising platform Tiltify and organizations including Real Good Touring, Wcpg, and Cmps, the event will see funds distributed through the Tiltify Impact Fund to the likes of the Lafd Wildfire Emergency Fund, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, Baby2Baby, and Core. Others participating include actors Edwin Hodge, Janina Gavankar, Mehcad Brooks, Jimmy Akingbola, Dante Basco,...

In a cast blessed with talent, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra were headed by a strong voice cast. Dante Basco as Prince Zuko and Makoto Iwamatsu as General Iroh are some of the more memorable ones, but every actor breathed life into their characters.

In more subtle but impactful roles were surprising and prominent celebrities, some of who aren’t known for the voice acting industry at all. The diverse personalities and roles allowed for many more opportunities for these cameos to arise from different careers and unite fanbases together.

Team Avatar in Avatar: The Last Airbender. [Credit: Nickelodeon]

This invited the world of sports into the Avatar universe as many athletes are fans of the show. Serena Williams, the former tennis player and considered one of the greatest in her field, actually voiced not one but two characters overall.

Guest voice actors in the Avatar universe...