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Avatar: The Last Airbender premiered on 22 February 2024 on Netflix. Based on the animated TV series created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, the show received mixed reviews from both fans and critics.

In addition to the critique of the writing of the show, the casting choice was also questioned by fans. One actress who bore the brunt of unimpressed fans was Elizabeth Yu who portrayed the sinister character of Azula. Many were not happy with the character’s portrayal but some fans defended the show’s vision. The layout of Azula’s character in season one might prove to be beneficial for her development in later seasons.

The transformative villain: Azula’s character build-up

Netflix came out with an Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series, created by Albert Kim. The adventure-fantasy show brought the animated series’ beloved characters onscreen. However, as it happens with most adaptations fan’s reactions were mixed.

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One of the most watched programs on Netflix (which is the world’s biggest streaming service) is Cocomelon, a kid’s show if you are a parent you probably know that it is one of the most boring things to watch but you have to because the kids love the bright colors and simple stories. What if I told you that Netflix also has brilliant kids shows that you will also find entertaining? So, if you are looking for compelling stories, complex characters, and an entertaining time here are the best kid’s shows on Netflix you can find right now.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated fantasy action-adventure comedy-drama series created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko. The Nickelodeon series is set in a fantasy world divided by four nations the Water Tribe,...

Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” just found its live-action Toph.

The streamer announced that Miya Cech will play the fan favorite earthbender, who will be introduced in Season 2. The show also announced that production is already underway for on the anticipated second season of the live-action hit.

Toph’s entrance into the animated series sparked a new level of quality and humor for the story. The character was born blind but that doesn’t stop her from being recognized as an earthbending prodigy. She ends up tagging along with Avatar Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley).

Based on the animated Nicktoon from Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, “Avatar” is set in a world where certain people known as benders are able to control the elements. Only one person a generation, a reincarnated figure known as the Avatar, has the ability to control all four elements...

Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko decided that they wanted to draw from Asian cultures to flesh out the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. This is something that resonated with fans immensely, which prompted Dimartino to employ a similar approach for his novel series, Rebel Genius.

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Speaking with The Mary Sue, the producer/author revealed how Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s unique approach to fantasy fiction helped him build the world of his own novels, which inturn allowed him to explore fantasy from the lens of a culture that had no place in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Rebel Genius allowed Miachel Dante Dimartino to take inspiration from the Italian Renaissance Rebel Genius by Michael Dante Dimartino

Rebel Genius almost feels like it’s a cross between Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials and the X-Men. Set in a world where art has power,...

Avatar: The Last Airbender is a series that requires little introduction. As famous as the show is for its complex and mature storytelling in a children’s cartoon, its first attempt at a live-action franchise is equally notorious for the horrible product that it turned in for audiences.

Avatars of the past in The Legend of Korra || Paramount

The creators of the original show, Bryan Konietzko, and Micahel Dante Dimartino sat down with Nerdist on their Writer’s Panel and regaled the horrors that caused them to ultimately quit the film production. The film, which would drop the ‘Avatar’ from the title to avoid confusion with James Cameron’s then-upcoming science fiction epic, ended up displeasing fans so much, that the sequels that would cover the rest of the show were completely abandoned.

Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino had a “big falling out” with the film production Aang’s...

Avatar: The Last Airbender has always been regarded as a masterpiece. For those who have made it, Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, there is a lot that went into the process. The critical thinking, analytical understanding, and connecting between the fans and their characters set up the foundation of their show to make it the magnum opus that it now stands as.

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Anyone who makes art, when looking upon it again and again, flaws tend to surface even when there may be none. Michaelangelo found himself destroying his own sculpture as Pietà now sits in pieces. There may be many different reasons for the many artists who come to hate their own works. However, for Dimartino and Konietzko, one particular episode is like a thorn in their side.

Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Regretful Episode

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While Avatar: The Last Airbender remains a timeless masterpiece of television, its spin-off, and sort-off-sequel, The Legend of Korra, didn’t quite match the acclaim of its predecessor. The show faced criticism for its storyline and thematic choices, which divided the fanbase.

Avatar: The Legends of Korra | Nickelodeon

Janet Varney, who voiced Korra, reflected on the fan reactions at the time, acknowledging the mixed responses and the controversy surrounding certain creative decisions most importantly Korra’s sexuality.

Korra’s Voice Actor Reveals How People’s Reaction to Her Character Being Gay Affected Her

It’s now widely known that Korra, the successor to Aang in The Legend of Korra, was portrayed as bisexual, a decision that stirred controversy among some fans. The show’s co-creators, Bryan Konietzko, and Mike Dimartino, openly acknowledged and confirmed this relationship on their Tumblr blogs, which was seen as breaking conventions in children’s shows.

The Acolyte was supposed to be a gateway for new fans into the Star Wars universe while catering little to long-time fans of the franchise. The show drew heavily from the EU while telling a completely new story that would not have required any previous knowledge about the Star Wars universe. However, the show failed miserably, not only failing to get new fans in through the gate but also alienating old fans, as it was expected to do.

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However, Star Wars is not the first IP that made some changes that did not sit well with fans. Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s sequel series, The Legend of Korra, was also working with a story that had allegedly ‘gone woke’, but the attitude that Byran Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino had is reflected in the story that they ended up telling: one that might have stumbled a little,...

Following the success of the Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, showrunners Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko created a follow-up series titled The Legend of Korra which is set 70 years after its predecessor. The series, which ran for 4 seasons, was well-received for its narrative and character sketches.

A still from The Legend of Korra (image credit: Nickelodeon)

The story follows the central protagonist Korra who is the next Avatar after Aang, and her journey towards conquering the elements. A unique feature of every new Avatar, as analyzed by ardent fans, was their ability to fix the so-called failures or regrets of their earlier incarnations. In this regard, Korra too was able to bring Aang’s incomplete mission that involved the spirit and the human world, a full circle.

How Aang’s Successor Fulfilled His Dream And Continued This Trend

The Legend of Korra, which followed the popular Avatar: The Last Airbender,...

While Netflix did a decent job with Avatar: The Last Airbender, it is no doubt that the show left a lot to be desired, when it came to the standards set by the IP. Given that Paramount and Nickelodeon are gearing up to expand the franchise with a dedicated studio, there is one way that the original creators of the show can lead up to its big releases, bringing the IP back into the mainstream conversation.

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Before the decision to expand the franchise in animated form was made, Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko told more stories set in the times of Avatar Aang and Avatar Korra via the Dark Horse publication, writing comics that were able to expand on the journeys of our beloved characters.

This is something the creators could do again, to hype the fandom up about the upcoming launches, and to...

Sweet Tooth has concluded its epic story with its third and final season on Netflix. Based on a DC comic book series of the same name by Jeff Lemire, the post-apocalyptical fantasy drama series follows a young hybrid boy going on a dangerous journey with his gruff protector that will change his life and the world forever. Sweet Tooth stars Christian Convery in the lead role, with Nonso Anozie, Stefania Lavie Owen, Adeel Akhtar, Dania Ramirez, Naldei Makel Murray, and Will Forte starring in supporting roles. So, if you miss all the post-apocalyptical and perilous adventures after the final season of Sweet Tooth, here are some similar shows you can watch next.

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His Dark Materials is a fantasy drama series created by Jack Thorne. Based on a trilogy of novels of the same name by author Philip Pullman, the HBO...

Fantasy is the genre that we all love most as kids and then after growing up with it we kind of love immersing ourselves into a magical world filled with dragons and bands of heroes. While all fantasy shows are not as earnest and hopeful as they were during our childhood, they still provide us with an escape into a world filled with wonder. So, we thought of making a list of the best fantasy shows you can with your Prime Video subscription.

Merlin

Merlin is a British fantasy adventure series created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, and Julian Murphy. Loosely based on the Arthurian Legends, the BBC One series follows the story of a young Merlin as he heads to Camelot to live with the court physician Gaius. Merlin has to hide the fact that he is a warlock because King Uther Pendragon outlawed magic in the Kingdom twenty years ago.

Avatar: The Last Airbender has a slew of likable characters, of which General Iroh of the Fire Nation remains one of the most beloved characters among the fans of the show. Working as a foil for Prince Zuko in the narrative, Iroh is one of the most powerful characters in the show and was a former general of the Fire Nation.

General Iroh and Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender | Nickelodeon

Despite being one of the strongest characters in the show, Iroh is always depicted in a jovial mood, never angry or agitated (unless the situation calls for it), the character is often the voice of calm and reason wherever a situation gets too tense. However, the character was almost nothing like how fans have come to know him in the show, given that creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino have revealed what the original plans for General Iroh were.

Jeffrey Aro has worked on the stunt teams of several major films and television shows in his career – including “Yellowjackets,” “Lost in Space,” “War for the Planet of the Apes,” and more. But his role as supervising stunt coordinator on the Netflix series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” might have been the most complex and trickiest of his career. Discussions about the show started months ahead of production, and the series required Aro to not just train a cast of young actors in the ways of airbending and martial arts but also adhere to what fans of the property remember from the beloved anime series that ran on Nickelodeon in the mid-2000s.

“The first layer we wanted to ensure the cast understood was breathing. So much authentic movement can be found in the breath,” Aro tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “So we just defined four different qigong inner-energy breathing techniques.

Following the success of the Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, showrunners Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko created a follow-up series titled The Legend of Korra which is set 70 years after its predecessor. The story follows the central protagonist Korra who is the next Avatar after Aang, and her journey towards conquering the elements.

A still from The Legend Of Korra (image credit: Nickelodeon)

The series which ran for 4 seasons, was well received for its narrative and character sketches. The show saw various antagonists who challenge Korra in her journey to fulfil her destiny. One of the aspects that stood out was how nuanced these villains were without being mere cardboards figures. The creators credited another animated film produced by Studio Ghibli for inspiring them in this regard.

The Legend Of Korra Creators Took Inspiration From This Studio Ghibli Film

The Legend of Korra which followed the popular...

Over the years, we have witnessed multiple iconic female villains in many franchises. From Cersei Lannister to Bellatrix Lestrange, a lot of fictional female villains have made a huge impact on the entertainment industry as a whole. However, not all female antagonists are able to get the respect that they really deserve and a similar thing happened to The Legend of Korra‘s iconic antagonist, Kuvira.

The Legend of Korra

The creators of The Legend of Korra open up about how they laid the groundwork for Kuvira

Avatar: The Last Airbender was an animated series created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko that aired from 2005 to 2008. The series revolved around the story of Avatar Aang, the last Airbender, who would bring an end to 100 years of war and establish an era of peace.

After the end of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko decided to...

Avatar: The Last Airbender has managed to remain one of the most beloved animated series of all time. Ever since its release, the story has been adapted into other forms of media including books, a live-action film/TV series, video games, etc. And now, a new video game will soon be dropped transporting fans into the world of their favorite benders.

A still from Avatar: the Last Airbender (Credit: Nickelodeon)

In a new teaser for the game, Avatar Realms Collide, Aang, Kyoshi, Roku, and Korra can be seen fighting side by side, all in their Avatar forms. Obviously, this has never happened before in the animated series for a very valid reason, but the teaser raises an important question – Will this ever be canon?

Teaser for Avatar: Realms Collide Unites Four Avatars

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Many video games have stemmed from the...

In the original show, Aang and Katara end up being together. However, fans have often wondered, if it was the plan to begin with, following the undertones in her and Zuko’s bond. Despite starting off on the wrong foot by living on opposite sides of the war, Katara did eventually start to see good in Zuko, but the original show never overtly inclined towards establishing a romantic bond.

But with the live-action series moving forward for two more seasons, the showrunner of the first season refused to indulge if the show will expand upon their bond.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Showrunner Refused to Comment on Zuko and Katara’s Future

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In Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s case, showrunner Albert Kim clarified that instead of translating the animated series to the small screen as it is, they’re aiming to be true to the show’s spirit.

The Avatar franchise is on its way to making a comeback, with multiple properties rumored to be in production. This involves the Earth Avatar series and a film that would follow the adult version of Aang and his friends from the original animated series.

The characters of Avatar: The Last Airbender as adults

However, the show and the film were supposed to release in 2025. While updates on the earth-bending Avatar are yet to be revealed, the movie starring the adult Gaang recently released its cast, where Dave Bautista is expected to play the chief antagonist. However, the film has been delayed to January 2026, which might be sad news, but fans are more than happy with the delay for one reason.

Fans want the adult Gaang movie to be done justice

Dave Bautista as Sapper Morton

The adult Gaang film does not have a name yet, but we do know...

Along with the shift of animated movie Transformers One by one week in September this year, Paramount pushed the Aang Avatar animated movie from Oct. 10, 2025 to Jan. 30, 2026.

The Lauren Montgomery directed animated film stars the voice of Dave Bautista (this was made official at CinemaCon last week), Eric Nam, Dionne Quan, Jessica Matten and Roman Zaragoza. William Mata is co-director.

The big screen movie is based on Avatar: The Last Airbender which was created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko. Producers are Konietzko, Dante Dimartino, Latifa Ouaou and Maryann Garger.

The Last Airbender is big business: the new live-action Netflix series around the globe has clocked an estimated 60M views. M. Night Shyamalan’s only franchise movie in his canon is the live-action take of the Nickelodeon show which grossed close to $320M worldwide.

Transformers One, is going now on Sept. 20 instead of Sept. 13.

The move gets Transformers One further away from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice which is going to eat up the September box office. However, already on this weekend is DreamWorks Animation/Universal’s Wild Robot. Two big animated movies are certainly not going to live on the same weekend.

The release date change also comes in the wake of the great reception that Transformers One received out of CinemaCon last week. Late September has been a rich bed for family animated movies including Hotel Transylvania 2 ($48.2M opening), Hotel Transylvania ($42.5M opening) and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs ($34M opening).

Transformers One is among one of Paramount’s highest tested movies in the studio’s history.

Today, Paramount outdid itself and launched the first trailer for the Optimus Prime and Megatron origin buddy movie — in space on a weather balloon. Watch Chris Hemsworth...

The histories of the four nations have been well explored in the world of Avatar, but there seems to be more to discover. Bryan Konietzko and Micahel Dante Dimartino, creators of the story, had a lot more to explore in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. This was especially true when it came to the confirmation of the relationship between Korra and Asami Sato, which was not only cemented by a Tumblr post by Konietzko but was also explored in the 2018 comic book continuation of The Legend of Korra, Turf Wars.

Korra and Asami holding hands at the end of The Legend of Korra

As the relationship between Korra and Asami Sato is explored in the pages of the follow-up comic book, Avatar has cemented other aspects of its world using the relationship that the comic books chose to depict. Characters talking about Korra and Asami’s relationship allowed...

Remakes have been a part of Hollywood since time immemorial, and even though film enthusiasts are absolutely over it, it doesn’t seem like they are going to stop anytime soon. The fan-favorite The Blair Witch Project is next in line as Lionsgate and Blumhouse are all set to revive the franchise. The 1999 horror film still remains one of the most terrifying films that Hollywood has to offer, and if the remake wants to stand a chance against it, the creators are going to have to give it their all and then some.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Unfortunately, things are already not looking too good for the remake as it has been revealed that the original creators behind The Blair Witch Project are not linked to the remake in any shape or form. In fact, they were not even aware of the project before it was announced at CinemaCon 2024.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the most critically acclaimed series of all time. Not only does it have stellar fan reviews from all sides, it also has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One of its most commended aspect is its immersive world-building. Not only are the dynamics between factions excellently well-thought-out, but the powers and bending as a concept are truly one of a kind.

Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender

Knowing just how magnificent the power structure is, it is surprising to find out that the original plan that the network had was a lot different. Nickelodeon seemed to be aiming for a ‘magic and action’ series, something that could have easily doomed the animated series before it was even released.

SUGGESTEDNickelodeon Could’ve Hit a Jackpot Had They Not Shut Down Plans for an Avatar: The Last Airbender Follow-up Sequel

Thankfully, Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino came to the rescue.

Avatar: The Last Airbender has seen a resurgence in its popularity thanks to its recent live-action Netflix adaptation. The iconic animated series is a beloved piece of media and the story of Aang and his friends has resonated with fans over the years. Therefore, it might surprise some to learn that Nickelodeon canned a continuation film focusing on Aang.

A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender

The series aired on Nickelodeon for the entirety of its run and was followed up by the spin-off The Legend of Korra. However, the makers initially had planned a continuation of the original series in the form of an animated film. Here is why Nickelodeon could have hit the jackpot had they refrained from shutting down the plans for an Avatar: The Last Airbender film continuation.

Nickelodeon Turned Down Plans for an Avatar: The Last Airbender Sequel in Favor of The Legend of Korra...

Avatar: The Last Airbender and the Marvel Cinematic Universe are perhaps two of the most talked-about franchises at the moment; the former because the creators of the original show announced a movie being in the works and the latter because Deadpool and Wolverine is due for release soon.

A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender episode The Great Divide

The animated fantasy TV show, which aired for a total of three seasons, from 2005 to 2008, featured an ensemble cast of voice actors. One such actor is Dante Basco, who once opened up about the Marvel/X-Men character he would like to portray.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Star Dante Basco on the X-Men Character He Would Like to Portray A still of Prince Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender, created by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino, is one of the most beloved animated series. Mostly inspired by East Asian culture,...

Rihanna now has a host of blue pals to join her journey as Smurfette in the animated The Smurfs Movie for Paramount Pictures and Paramount Animation.

During the studio’s presentation at CinemaCon on Thursday, Paramount chief Brian Robbins announced that an all-star cast has been set for the film including Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Jp Karliak, Dan Levy, Amy Sedaris, Nick Kroll, James Corden, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Sandra Oh, Alex Winter, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña with Kurt Russell and John Goodman. Or, as Robbins put it, “Pretty much the rest of the Screen Actors Guild.” He also praised Rihanna as “the most legendary Smurfette ever.”

The news comes one year after Rihanna turned up to surprise CinemaCon attendees on the Colosseum stage inside Caesars Palace to announce that she had signed on to tackle the project as a triple threat by providing the voice of Smurfette, producing alongside Ryan Harris,...

Created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s mythos is as complex as it can get, thanks to its fantasy theme. The world of the animated television series involves four nations, each with their own unique bending abilities: the Fire Nation, Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom, and Air Nomads.

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Based on Aang, the last surviving Avatar capable of saving the Avatar world with his powers of bending all four elements, the story also focuses on Zuko. The exiled prince of the Fire Nation, Zuko shares a great bond with Aang. But surprisingly, as the mythos goes, the two characters are not just friends but actually great-grandfather and great-grandson.

Avatar Aang Might Be Zuko’s Great-Grandfather Zuko and Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender

Set in an Asiatic setting involving several fictional elements, Avatar: The Last Airbender also involves elements like spirits and forms of spiritual magic.

Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, developed by Albert Kim, is a live-action adaptation of the animated television series of the same name, created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko. The live-action adaptation stars Gordon Cormier, Ian Ousley, Kiawentiio, and more.

Set in a fictional world where human civilization is divided into four nations based on the elements: water, fire, earth, and air. The story follows the adventurous journey of 12-year-old Aang, the next Avatar who can master all four elements. Katara and Sokka accompany him on his quest to save the world from the onslaught of the Fire Lord while avoiding being captured by Crown Prince Zuko. Ian Ousley once again discussed his character compared to the character from the original animated series.

Ian Oulsey and Kiawentiio as Sokka and Katara

Ian Ousley Insists on Finding Ways to Bring out a More Serious Side to Sokka without Losing...

Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender (Atla) have been overjoyed since the official announcement of an animated film being in the works has been made. That too, from the creators of the original animated series, Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino.

A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender episode The King of Omashu

A piece of even more exciting news is that the makers are reportedly planning more animated projects to show more of the rich and expansive world of bending and elemental magic. One particular character is getting a movie of its own. And despite what a large proportion of fans might think, for good reason, it’s not Toph.

Prince Zuko Might Be Getting A Film Of His Own

All thanks to the animated spin-off series, The Legend of Korra, and the Netflix live-action adaptation series Avatar: The Last Airbender, there is a resurgence of interest in the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise.

Avatar: The Legend of Korra has a lot in its past that makes it a controversial show in the eyes of Avatar: The Last Airbender fans. From the stories it followed to the well-established lore it disregarded, there were various aspects of the spin-off series that did not sit well with the fans. At the same time, there were those who saw great potential in the series.

Gordon Cormier as Avatar Aang

Korra’s journey is unique on its own, set in a dystopian world filled with challenges unlike those other Avatars were forced to face. The execution and overall product that came to be was a certain jumbled mess not many found themselves attracted to. Now that the live-action series for the original Avatar: The Last Airbender is streaming on Netflix, it begs the question of whether or not the spin-off would also get a similar opportunity.

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The animated Avatar: The Last Airbender series, created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, has become a cult classic although the last season aired more than a decade ago. Its popularity among the viewers led to its adaptation into M. Night Shyamalan’s 2010 live-action film. It also spawned the sequel series The Legend of Korra, which aired from 2012 to 2014.

A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender

Fast forward to 2023, a Netflix live-action remake of the series was released. Just like the animated show, this live-action series also featured numerous characters such as Aang the Avatar, his companions Katara and Sokka, the exiled Fire Nation crown prince Zuko, and many others. Every fan has their own bias when it comes to all these characters. Similarly, the writers too have a personal favorite.

Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s Creator Revealed the Writers’ Favorite Character

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Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s successor series, The Legend of Korra, was created by progenitors of the franchise, Bryan Konietzko and Micheal Dante Dimartino. The creators of the show opened up about how they went around creating Korra, in a pitch video that was made for the home release of the show, featuring hand puppet versions of the show’s characters Mako and Bolin.

Avatar: The Legends of Korra

The Legend of Korra featured a new Avatar, the successor to Avatar Aang. The creators opened up about who they wanted to cater to with the show, introducing an older character and making her the antithesis of Aang. However, despite the creator’s attempts to make a character for veteran A: Tla fans, they failed to interest fans with the creation of Korra, the water-bending Avatar.

There was a whole new fanbase to tap into, according to the creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender...

As impressive as Avatar: The Last Airbender already is, creator Michael Dimartino believes he left behind something that could have made it more interesting. American producer, animator, and director Mike Dimartino is famous for being the co-creator of the TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, both on Nickelodeon.

A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender episode The Great Divide

Dimartino earned a great deal of fame, especially for his contribution to the world of animation. For his commendable job, he has won numerous nominations and awards including Annie Awards and a Peabody Award. His excellence in storytelling and broadcasting has really been phenomenal. Despite all this, he feels like by adding one particular element, he could have added more excitement to his masterpiece, Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Creator Wanted to Have an Animal in the Show

Michael Dante Dimartino | Source: Wikimedia Commons

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The voice actor chosen for a beloved villain in Avatar: The Last Airbender was originally picked because he reminded the creators of another iconic villainous performance.

It’s pretty amazing, how the casting director for Avatar: The Last Airbender actually got Jason Isaacs to voice Zhao! This wasn’t just about getting a famous actor; it meant getting the exact person who inspired the character. Isaacs’ performance really captures Zhao’s ruthlessness, making him a serious threat to Aang and his friends.

Commander Zhao in Avatar: The Last Airbender

Zhao begins as a top officer and later becomes a strong Admiral in the Fire Nation Navy. He’s driven by a desire for glory and conquest, who’s ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen.

How Did Harry Potter Actor End up Joining Avatar: The Last Airbender Universe

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Even after years since the last season aired, Avatar: The Last Airbender is considered one of the best-animated series to date. Created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, the series premiered on Nickelodeon in February 2005 and was aired for three seasons until July 2008.

A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender episode The King of Omashu

While numerous fascinating elements are used in the show, one of the most prominent is the different martial arts styles the creators chose to use. The creators once revealed how a former celebrity bodyguard helped determine all four martial arts that they incorporated into the show.

The Former Celebrity Bodyguard Who Inspired the 4 Martial Artists

A still from Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender

Primarily influenced by Chinese culture, the series follows the story of a 12-year-old boy named Aang the Avatar, responsible for maintaining harmony in the world, can manipulate and control all...

Following the huge success of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Michael Dante Dimartino, and Bryan Konietzko released a sequel to the series The Legend of Korra. Set 70 years after the original series, it follows Korra, Aang’s successor from the Southern Water Tribe. Given the significant time leap, the series needed to incorporate various elements into its storylines, such as platinum’s immunity to metalbenders and advancements in technology over the years.

The Legend of Korra

However, one of the most challenging aspects was integrating the presence of airbenders into the series after the events of The Last Airbender. However, the creators devised a method to reintroduce airbenders as the show progressed, with pieces eventually falling into place seamlessly.

The Legend of Korra on the Surprising Addition to the Series

In the Avatar world, bending abilities are often tied to specific nations or lineages. Airbenders were thought to have been nearly...

Avatar: The Last Airbender introduced a fictional world where benders can control one of the four classic elements: Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. The story centered around the titular character, Aang, who can master all elements due to him being the Avatar, to defeat Fire Lord Ozai and bring balance again.

Avatar: The Last Airbender

While Ozai was the main villain all along, avid fans couldn’t forget his son, Zuko, who kept attempting to capture the Avatar throughout the series to reclaim his honor. Recently, showrunners revealed that his arc could have been completely different if the godfather of Zuko hadn’t chimed in with his suggestion.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Had Different Plans Before Zuko Was Created!

Since Avatarverse has garnered immense attention lately since the arrival of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, it is natural for fans to delve deep into the background...

Although Avatar: The Last Airbender has become a world-renowned franchise for all demographics of people, its target audience has always been children. It advertises itself as a children’s television series, and even though it has some very intricate and complex stories, its themes never cross the line into the PG category. Perhaps, because of this, the series had been hesitant to show certain aspects of human life.

Avatar: The Legend of Korra

Times were a lot different when the original series came out and such hesitance is not surprising. However, when the spin-off was coming out, a lot had changed.

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The lore and worldbuilding of Avatar: The Last Airbender is something that has always kept fans and audiences fascinated. The show took a lot of inspiration from Eastern philosophies and martial arts while taking the time to build a world that felt rich and lived in.

Avatar Aang from The Last Airbender animated series

Creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko opened up about a lot of their lore, talking about Aang in particular, in an interview with IGN.

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There are a lot of things about the young Air Nomad that caught the attention of audiences, and the creators were keen on explaining any aspect of the character that they thought required some clarity.

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When Avatar: The Last Airbender came to an end, fans couldn’t help but yearn for more. The story they had associated with for so long, a character whom they dearly loved was at the end of his journey. No wonder that the show got a sequel. Avatar: The Legend of Korra was a genius move, building on the hype and the magnificent lore of the world. But the tone was very different. And so were the characters.

Years down the lane, the creators of the show Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko reflect on some of their controversial choices – including making a dictator their big villain.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of those series that is probably never going to get old. In other words, it is a cult classic. The series, created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko and produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, aired for three seasons between 2005 and 2008.

A still from Avatar: The Last Airbender episode The King of Omashu

It is no secret that Asian countries such as Japan are far better at the anime/animation genre. However, it has to be noted that despite being an American series, Avatar did really well with both U.S. and international viewers. Even so, the creators did not hesitate to admit that Western animation is inferior to Japanese anime.

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Aang and Sokka in Avatar: The Last Airbender

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Avatar: The Last Airbender recently has been renewed for two seasons. The live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series follows Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation and will conclude with season 3.

Avatar: The Last Airbender

While the first season had eight episodes, there’s no word as of now on how many episodes will be in the final two seasons. In the meantime, the show just faced a big change before tackling Book Two for the live-action series.

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Albert Kim, who developed the series and served as showrunner on Season 1, is stepping down.

Change in Leadership in Netflix’s Live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting a third showrunner as it moves into Season 2.

Showrunner Albert Kim, who replaced creators Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko, is leaving the Netflix live-action series, THR reports.

Co-executive producer Christine Boylan and executive producer Jabbar Raisani will take over as the third showrunners for the second and third seasons.

Keep reading to find out more…

Sources say Albert 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,” adding that he was “ready to move on to new opportunities.”

He will remain credited as an exec producer on Avatar: The Last Airbender, and will join the Disney+ series Percy Jackson as an exec producer.

Producers also confirmed that the show will end with its third season!

Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender is undergoing yet another behind-the-scenes change. Albert Kim, who served as showrunner for Season 1, is stepping down ahead of Season 2, passing his responsibilities to Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani.

As for Kim, he’s leaping from one adaptation of a beloved children’s franchise to another; he recently signed on to join Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians as an executive producer for its upcoming second season. He isn’t leaving the Avatar world entirely, however, as he’ll remain on board as an EP.

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Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko’s animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender stands out as one of the most acclaimed animated series. Set in a fictional world divided into four elemental nations at war, the story revolves around Aang, the Avatar who can bend all four elements and bring balance to the world.

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Following the success of The Last Airbender, Dimartino and Konietzko were offered the opportunity to extend the series with more future projects. And they decided to develop a series around Aang’s successor, Korra, as the next Avatar. They intended to portray Korra as distinctly different from Aang, charting her unique journey within the Avatar universe.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the journey of Aang, the Avatar and sole Airbender, as he masters all elements and restores peace by defeating the Fire Lord Ozai.

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.

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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.

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Voice actors always have an important role to play in animated media franchises. Their job is to express the emotions that their characters are feeling only with their voices and it requires an incredible amount of skill and perfection to be able to do it consistently.

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender, usually considered as one of the greatest animated series of all time, also had a really fabulous voice-acting cast.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender was first released back in February 2005 and quickly went on to become one of the most successful animated series of all time. The animated series revolved around the story of Avatar Aang and his journey of how he developed his bending skills to fight and defeat the Fire Lord Ozai and establish an era of peace after a hundred years of war.

Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino drew a lot from Eastern philosophy to construct the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Avatar: The Legend of Korra. While the former series played a host of tropes straight, the challenge for the sequel was to more or less what the first iteration of the show did while remaining fresh.

The Legend of Korra

While the creators leveled up the action of the series, they decided to make the villains a little more entrenched in the grey areas of morality, rather than having a clear-cut, mustache-twirling bad guy that was the Fire Nation tyrant Lord Ozai. The creators opened up about their thoughts on the matter, specifically with regards to one villain that the duo crafted that has “messed with” fans.

Zaheer was the kind of villain Bryan Konietzko never saw in Western Animation

Zaheer in The Legend of Korra

Zaheer was...