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Watashi
07-26-2010, 09:26 PM
Since there's a lot of Avatar fans here, I thought I would post this:

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Nickelodeon, the number one producer of television animation in the world, has greenlit a new series from the creators of the hit animated TV show Avatar: The Last Airbender, it was announced today by Brown Johnson, President, Animation, Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group. The new series The Legend of Korra (working title), from creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, will premiere on Nickelodeon in 2011, continuing the evolution of the animated franchise and its mythology. The original series was the inspiration for the Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies live-action epic adventure, The Last Airbender, which has already grossed more than $115 million at the box office to date.

"Mike and Bryan have imagined a compelling new story inspired by the Airbender mythology that they so brilliantly crafted when the TV series began," Johnson said. "This new avatar is not only a girl, but also hot-headed, independent and ready to take on the world."

The Legend of Korra takes place 70 years after the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender and follows the adventures of the Avatar after Aang – a passionate, rebellious, and fearless teenaged girl from the Southern Water Tribe named Korra. With three of the four elements under her belt (Earth, Water, and Fire), Korra seeks to master the final element, Air. Her quest leads her to the epicenter of the modern "Avatar" world, Republic City – a metropolis that is fueled by steampunk technology. It is a virtual melting pot where benders and non-benders from all nations live and thrive. However, Korra discovers that Republic City is plagued by crime as well as a growing anti-bending revolution that threatens to rip it apart. Under the tutelage of Aang's son, Tenzin, Korra begins her airbending training while dealing with the dangers at large.

Launched in February 2005, Avatar aired for three seasons on Nickelodeon and was ranked among the top five animated properties on television among boys, 2-11 and 6-11 (2005/2006). During this time, the series reached a total of 21.7 million total viewers (persons 2+), including 8.8 million kids 2-11 and 6.3 million kids 6-11*. Currently, Avatar: The Last Airbender is the number one program on Nicktoons among tweens. (Source: *Nielsen Cume Data - July 2008, Live + 7 day, 6 min. qualifier.)

Avatar: The Last Airbender was created and executive produced by Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.

An award-winning filmmaker, DiMartino was a director at Film Roman for six years, working on the prime-time animated series King of the Hill, Family Guy and Mission Hill. During his tenure there, DiMartino animated and directed the short animated film Atomic Love, which has gone on to screen at festivals across the country including Sundance and the Los Angeles Film Festival. It also aired as part of the Nicktoons Network Animation Festival.

Konietzko began his career in animation as a character designer at Film Roman for Fox's prime-time series, Family Guy. He soon moved to the post of assistant director for two more Film Roman shows, Mission Hill and King of the Hill, working beside animation director DiMartino. Konietzko then became a storyboard artist and later an art director for the Nickelodeon animated series Invader Zim.

The new Avatar series will be produced at the Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif., and is co-executive produced by Joaquim Dos Santos.

Kurosawa Fan
07-27-2010, 02:48 PM
Awesome. I'm ready.

number8
11-09-2010, 09:12 PM
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The wait is killing meeeeeeeeeeeeee.

number8
02-10-2011, 12:12 AM
Dark Horse will be releasing a comic series that follows Aang and Co post-Sozen's Comet, rebuilding the world into what we'll eventually see in Korra.

Woot.

Watashi
02-10-2011, 02:24 AM
This is premiering in the Fall right?

Dead & Messed Up
02-10-2011, 05:53 AM
It's just a line test...and a comic announcement...but these have me pumped. Avatar was so fucking good though. Will it live up? No. Well, maybe. It might. I hope it does.

I love Sokka.

number8
02-15-2011, 01:39 AM
Just talked to Andrea Romano. Initial recordings are done for the first season, but they're only 1/3 way to finishing. She said it's going to be very, very cool.

Watashi
02-15-2011, 03:54 AM
First season? I thought this was a miniseries.

number8
03-07-2011, 02:38 PM
http://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-MW926_korra2_G_20110305235453. jpg

number8
03-07-2011, 08:33 PM
Voice cast. Look who's in it.

Janet Varney as KORRA
Kiernan Shipka as JINORA
Daniel Dae Kim as HIROSHI SATO
David Faustino as MAKO
Seychelle Gabriel as ASAMI
Lance Henriksen as LIEUTENANT
P.J. Byrne as BOLIN
JK Simmons as TENZIN

lovejuice
03-08-2011, 12:08 AM
I just notice this thread and this news. Awesome!

Nitpicking: I am not so thrilled yet by the story. ("The Legend of Korra takes place 70 years after the events of Avatar...)

number8
03-08-2011, 08:20 PM
Wait, what the fuck? The official title for this is The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra. That doesn't make any sense.

IS THIS JAMES CAMERON'S OR M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN'S DOING? GODDAMMIT.

Watashi
03-08-2011, 09:20 PM
I'm assuming James Cameron.

There can only be one Avatar according to him.

Saya
07-22-2011, 03:59 AM
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lopgcvQkOQ1qazog6o1_500 .png

Cool poster from comic con.

Saya
07-24-2011, 03:54 AM
Some summarized info:


Recap:

--- This show happened due to fan demand.

--- Bryke were unsure, but the ideas came naturally and quickly.

--- One of things that excited Bryke was differentiating between Korra and Aang.

--- Korra is meant to be akin to a tough snowboarder.

--- She was conceived to be more rugged than Aang.

--- The musical concept is "if the Chinese invented Jazz."

--- Korra's Animal Companion is a female Polar Bear Dog named Naga.

--- The New Team Avatar will be a trio: Korra and two brothers named Mako and Bolin.

---Mako and Bolin are brothers, both benders, but of different disciplines.

--- Mako is a Firebender, and the brooding type.

--- Mako is named after the Mako.

--- Bolin is the younger brother, a goofy Earthbender.

--- Mako's animal companion is named Paboo/Pabu.

--- Paboo/Pabu is a Fire Ferret, a hybrid of red panda and ferret.

---Republic City is now "United Republic."

--- UR was founded by Aang and Zuko.

--- UR is meant to be a multi-bender utopia.

--- UR is based on 1920's Shanghai.

--- Aang found a herd of Sky Bison after the war.

--- There are new species of Flying Lemur.

--- Toph travelled the World, teaching metalbending.

--- Ty Lee's Chi blocking style has spread.

--- Aang and Katara had three kids.

--- Tenzin is the youngest.

--- Tenzin had three children with a non-bender named Pema.

--- Jinora, the studious one. Iki, the fun and crazy one. Meelo, the young goofy one.

--- Toph's Daughter is the chief of police.

--- The police are metalbenders and they zipline around the city.

--- The anti-bending group are called The Equalists.

--- They fight using Ty Lee chi blocking technique.

--- They are led by a masked man named Oman.

--- There will be two seasons.

--- Season 1 will be 12 episodes , 2eason 2 14 episodes.

--- Lauren Montgomery and Josh Middleton will be on board for Season 2.

--- Kisu will be undertaking his normal role for Korra.

--- There is an arena sport called Pro Bending.

--- Pro bending will look to MMA and flashy martial arts styles for inspiration.

And a trailer (cam footage):

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Mara
07-24-2011, 11:03 AM
Pretty.

Watashi
07-25-2011, 04:19 AM
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Here is the HD version. I was there at the panel. So much fun.

Saya
07-26-2011, 04:55 AM
http://i.imgur.com/NOfbb.jpg
Toph's Daughter, Commisioner (?) Bei Fong

http://i.imgur.com/PphX5.jpg
Bolin the Earthbending Brother

http://i.imgur.com/NWafl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/89Or8.jpg
The fuzz!

http://i.imgur.com/QDwdV.jpg
Cute lil' Korra

http://i.imgur.com/OE5dR.jpg
Original Korra Concept

http://i.imgur.com/16Mig.jpg
Mako the Firebending Bro

http://i.imgur.com/7njFm.png
http://i.imgur.com/KIapy.jpg
Pabbo the Fire Ferret

http://i.imgur.com/mV2rJ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/93vZr.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/D3hwZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/9g7P7.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/R9A5i.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Rp62z.jpg
General concept art

http://i.imgur.com/3HmCp.jpg
TEAM AVATAR!

http://i.imgur.com/suJq1.jpg
Tenzin's family

Watashi
03-15-2012, 01:40 AM
Premiere date is April 14th!

number8
03-15-2012, 03:48 PM
Nickelodeon wised up and dropped "The Last Airbender" from the title. The show will now just be called The Legend of Korra.

Dead & Messed Up
03-15-2012, 04:38 PM
This may seem like an obvious thing, but is that old guy Aang? Or do airbenders naturally have those tattoos?

number8
03-15-2012, 04:54 PM
All Air Temple monks get those tats, but that's Tenzin, Aang and Kitara's son.

Aang is dead, obviously. Korra's his next reincarnation, remember?

Grouchy
03-15-2012, 06:13 PM
This looks orgasmic.

Thirdmango
03-15-2012, 11:13 PM
so excited

Dead & Messed Up
03-16-2012, 04:21 AM
Aang is dead, obviously. Korra's his next reincarnation, remember?

If you need me, I'll be over here, herping and sometimes derping.

Lucky
03-16-2012, 05:03 AM
This premieres in a month? Nice!

Watashi
03-18-2012, 07:30 AM
The first episode has leaked. You can find it in the usual places.

There is so much amazing it. Quite the huge tonal shift too.

Thirdmango
03-18-2012, 07:41 PM
Oh Watashi, I would have lived in ignorance but you had to tell me the leaked version was up and I had to go and download it and watch it just now and now I have month before I can see more. Oh cruel world.

That was an awesome intro.

Qrazy
03-22-2012, 06:27 AM
It was pretty good, I liked the world building as usual but I found the drama on par with just an average episode of the first show. It isn't hitting the dramatic highs yet (I just mean in terms of beats and pacing, not narrative reveals), but that's to be expected.

Watashi
03-24-2012, 08:25 AM
For the non-torrenters, Korra Nation (the show's official site) has premiered the first two episodes.

You can watch both here. (http://www.korranation.com/)

Thirdmango
03-24-2012, 04:16 PM
Thanks for posting these Watashi, you're a prince.

Watashi
03-25-2012, 07:45 AM
8, you watch the first two episodes yet?

number8
03-25-2012, 03:56 PM
No, I'm just waiting for it to actually start so I won't have to wait weeks for the third episode. Let's see how long I hold out, though.

Mara
04-24-2012, 06:40 PM
Watching these. Loving these. So far, a great way of honoring the tone of the original series while going in a different direction.

Wryan
04-27-2012, 12:42 AM
I missed this last episode, but I can't really find a "good place" to see it, if you know what I mean. Anybody know of a good place? I don't wanna skip an episode and catch the next one without seeing this last one.

Also, J.K. Simmons as Tenzin? Sounds almost nothing like him. I'm impressed. He's such an awesome actor. So far, really enjoying this.

Thirdmango
04-27-2012, 01:59 AM
ah man, why didn't anyone say the third episode was airing. I would have DVRed it. I wonder if it'll reair.

Mara
04-27-2012, 11:46 AM
This is... pretty good. Seems like some of the really great streaming sites have gone bye-bye.

[ (http://www.nowvideo.eu/video/kvik7r9az1sr1)link removed by number8]

Wryan
04-27-2012, 03:35 PM
Thanks Mara! But that seems to be episode four by the description. Shit did I miss two beyond the first two that were posted online?

Mara
04-27-2012, 05:37 PM
Thanks Mara! But that seems to be episode four by the description. Shit did I miss two beyond the first two that were posted online?

Wait... you're right. That episode isn't supposed to be out until tomorrow. SKETCHY.

Here is a link for episode three. It's okay as long as you pop it out to full screen.

[link removed by number8]

Wryan
04-27-2012, 05:45 PM
Wait... you're right. That episode isn't supposed to be out until tomorrow. SKETCHY.

Here is a link for episode three. It's okay as long as you pop it out to full screen.

[link removed by number8]

:lol:

We're synched, you and I. I just now was at wiki looking at the episode names/descriptions and realized that the one you posted was the new one showing tomorrow haha. I found the 3rd episode somewhere too, though it linked back to that nowvideo site. Regardless, thanks! I may go ahead and watch episode 4 while I'm at it.

Qrazy
04-27-2012, 06:39 PM
This is... pretty good. Seems like some of the really great streaming sites have gone bye-bye.

[link removed by number8]

[link removed by number8] are the best these days.

Wryan
04-27-2012, 10:14 PM
Though there are some small cliches, I'm really enjoying that this picked up the "surprising complexity" torch from TLA re: Aman and the Equalists...

I like that he's both a cult-like figure and has some logical ground to stand on, wanting to unify their world and end the social and cultural divisions between benders and nonbenders, though surely he'll be treading some ends-justify-the-means waters to get there. In episode 3, he gathered the top gang leaders in the city and removed their bending powers, probably a nearly unqualified good deed, though they can probably still exert some control but I imagine not as much as they used to. I don't think it's bold to suggest he's probably full of shit, lied about his past, not scarred, maybe even a bender himself...but that would be going the cliched route and I'm eager to see what they do with him.

Kurosawa Fan
04-28-2012, 12:15 AM
[link removed by number8] are the best these days.

Isn't [link removed by number8] a torrent site? I didn't think that was streaming.

number8
04-29-2012, 11:26 PM
Though there are some small cliches, I'm really enjoying that this picked up the "surprising complexity" torch from TLA re: Aman and the Equalists...

I like that he's both a cult-like figure and has some logical ground to stand on, wanting to unify their world and end the social and cultural divisions between benders and nonbenders, though surely he'll be treading some ends-justify-the-means waters to get there. In episode 3, he gathered the top gang leaders in the city and removed their bending powers, probably a nearly unqualified good deed, though they can probably still exert some control but I imagine not as much as they used to. I don't think it's bold to suggest he's probably full of shit, lied about his past, not scarred, maybe even a bender himself...but that would be going the cliched route and I'm eager to see what they do with him.

I actually don't think it's an unquestionably good deed, which is why it's such a brilliant concept for a villain. It's effectively the equivalent of castrating a pedophile, and that makes it a very easy thing to argue both sides of. What's even better is that they set precedent for this with Aang and Ozai, so any argument against Amon is a criticism of Aang, too. It's soooo, so good as a series conflict.

number8
04-30-2012, 12:32 AM
By the way, you guys are looking around for illegal streaming sites when they put up full episodes on the official Nickoledeon site. Heh.

http://www.nick.com/videos/legend-of-korra-videos

Kurosawa Fan
04-30-2012, 12:41 AM
Will they do that through the end of the season?

number8
04-30-2012, 12:56 AM
Yeah, they put up the 6 most recent episodes of their shows on the website.

Qrazy
04-30-2012, 01:37 AM
Isn't [link removed by number8] a torrent site? I didn't think that was streaming.

Nah, it's currently the best resolution/speed streaming site.

Wryan
04-30-2012, 11:00 PM
I actually don't think it's an unquestionably good deed, which is why it's such a brilliant concept for a villain. It's effectively the equivalent of castrating a pedophile, and that makes it a very easy thing to argue both sides of. What's even better is that they set precedent for this with Aang and Ozai, so any argument against Amon is a criticism of Aang, too. It's soooo, so good as a series conflict.

With Aang and Ozai, was anyone really arguing that it was the wrong thing to do, given the Avatar's charge of keeping balance? Maybe loyal fire-benders, if anyone, but I'd be interested to see who objects to gang leaders having their powers taken away. True, it's not Amon's "right" to do it...unlike the alleged "right" of the Avatar to exercise that power in order to keep balance. It's a nifty problem. Really, Amon and the Equalists are just the expanded, populist versions of the Avatar's role; they are also trying to achieve a "balance" in their own way.

Wryan
04-30-2012, 11:09 PM
Also, I just learned recently that the female version of the Wizard class in the upcoming Diablo III game was voiced by the woman who did Azula. Which is just perfect given that the wizard character is a reckless, condescending, extremely powerful young rogue student of the magical arts who considers herself invincible.

Kurosawa Fan
04-30-2012, 11:39 PM
I watched the first episode today. Very compelling start. Animation is stunning, as I expected. Korra is a nice variation on Aang, different enough that it doesn't feel like familiar territory. I'm glad they started the series with Aang already departed. Smart move. Even having Katara as part of the cast felt a bit... I don't know, gimmicky isn't the right word. I guess it felt like an unnecessary bone thrown to those who watched Avatar. Unnecessary pretty much encapsulates my feelings about it, but it's a totally forgivable move. Tenzin is a nice character. I like his quiet demeanor. Not sure I care for his children, outside of the reserved, inquisitive daughter. Hoping the hyperactive bunch don't dominate too much time. I get enough of that with my own kids. Loved the introduction of the villain, and his Noh-style mask. Very creepy.

Anyway, I'm excited to continue.

Lucky
05-02-2012, 04:58 AM
I was about ready to come in here saying this sequel lost the heart which made the original so unique, but then the last three minutes of the second episode happened. Tenzin cheering Korra on at the match was exactly the moment I started to become on board with this. The world and mythology are still familiar yet different -- really like the sports angle and the benders vs common folk social backdrop. Like the mentor/student relationship, Tenzin will probably end up being one of my favorite characters. His youngest son kind of creeps me out, though. Also have a feeling the love story will carry more weight with Korra's story. That's to be expected, I guess, as Korra is older than Aang. Biggest thing the show could use right now is a reliable comic relief character. I'm missing Sokka.

How many seasons is this planning on going on? With Korra already mastered 3/4 of the elements, how much of a story do they have planned?

Kurosawa Fan
05-02-2012, 03:33 PM
That second episode, while good, irked me something fierce. Much like the Harry Potter series, it's yet another example of a sport being created by someone who doesn't understand sports. If you lose the first two rounds, why would you win the match for winning round three? It makes the first two rounds completely inconsequential. The score would still be two rounds to one in any realistic sporting scenario. It's the golden snitch syndrome all over again.

Mara
05-02-2012, 03:38 PM
That's Numberwang!

number8
05-02-2012, 03:44 PM
That second episode, while good, irked me something fierce. Much like the Harry Potter series, it's yet another example of a sport being created by someone who doesn't understand sports. If you lose the first two rounds, why would you win the match for winning round three? It makes the first two rounds completely inconsequential. The score would still be two rounds to one in any realistic sporting scenario. It's the golden snitch syndrome all over again.

Ehhhh, not at all. It's fashioned after the point systems in wrestling and boxing. A boxer can amass more points than you, but if you knock him the fuck out, you obviously win the match. That's how the Ferrets won that match. It wasn't about the fact that it was the third round.

Kurosawa Fan
05-02-2012, 03:56 PM
Ehhhh, not at all. It's fashioned after the point systems in wrestling and boxing. A boxer can amass more points than you, but if you knock him the fuck out, you obviously win the match. That's how the Ferrets won that match. It wasn't about the fact that it was the third round.

Not buying it. No point system was ever discussed, and in all rounds, all three team members of the respective teams were knocked off the platform. There was no difference in dominance. It's poorly constructed.

number8
05-02-2012, 04:02 PM
Not buying it. No point system was ever discussed, and in all rounds, all three team members of the respective teams were knocked off the platform. There was no difference in dominance. It's poorly constructed.

Are you sure? I'll have to watch the episode again, but the way I remember it, the other team won the first two rounds because they had the most territory when the time ran out, and then in the last round it was Mako by himself pushing all three opponents off the field, gaining a KO win.

Kurosawa Fan
05-02-2012, 04:05 PM
Are you sure? I'll have to watch the episode again, but the way I remember it, the other team won the first two rounds because they had the most territory when the time ran out, and then in the last round it was Mako by himself pushing all three opponents off the field, gaining a KO win.

I just finished watching it about 45 minutes ago, and if that was supposed to be related, it was done extremely poorly. I'll go back and check it out again.

number8
05-02-2012, 04:07 PM
Yep, I just checked the first round of the Ferrets vs Tigerdillo match that introduced the sport. When the Ferrets member that quit was knocked out of the field, the announcer said, "He'll be back for Round 2... assuming the remaining two can hold their ground until the end of the round." Then a bell rings and the Tigerdillos won the first round with Mako and Bolin still on the field.

Kurosawa Fan
05-02-2012, 04:13 PM
Yep, I just checked the first round of the Ferrets vs Tigerdillo match that introduced the sport. When the Ferrets member that quit was knocked out of the field, the announcer said, "He'll be back for Round 2... assuming the remaining two can hold their ground until the end of the round." Then a bell rings and the Tigerdillos won the first round with Mako and Bolin still on the field.

Okay, thanks for clearing that up. Does that then mean that a match could be won in the first round if all three opponents are knocked from the platform?

number8
05-02-2012, 04:35 PM
Okay, thanks for clearing that up. Does that then mean that a match could be won in the first round if all three opponents are knocked from the platform?

Yeah, I believe so. You were right that there are no points, though. You win a round by occupying the most of the 6 zones on the field when the timer runs out, regardless of how many members are left (even if your team has 1 guy and the other still has 3, if you've backed them into their side's Zone 3 at the edge and hold them there until the round is up, your team wins), but how many of the 3 rounds you win only matters if there's no KO.

Kurosawa Fan
05-02-2012, 04:37 PM
Ok, that makes a lot more sense. That's actually a fairly well thought-out sport. I retract my previous statement.

Lucky
05-02-2012, 04:41 PM
Yeah, the rules weren't made very clear, but I would rather jump straight into the action and figure them out rather than be explained through dialogue by a character. I'm assuming we'll be seeing much more of this sport in the future, so we can learn along with Korra. Obviously she still doesn't really know how to play yet as of Ep 2.

I also completely agree with the Harry Potter Quidditch comment. I've only read the first book, but I thought it was poorly designed to create any tension in a match. I don't see the same issue here.

number8
05-02-2012, 04:50 PM
I agree that Quidditch is mostly very poorly though out in terms of tension, but there is some strategy into the Snitch that the films fail to properly explain. Yes, catching a Snitch ends a game, but the common misconception is that it's an automatic win. Actually, you just get 150 points, and often that's enough to get you a win if you catch it early enough in the match, but if the other team has already scored 160 points from the Quaffle and your team's score is still 0, then by catching the Snitch you are essentially forfeiting.

Qrazy
05-02-2012, 04:58 PM
Ok, that makes a lot more sense. That's actually a fairly well thought-out sport. I retract my previous statement.

Eat your shoe KF.

Kurosawa Fan
05-03-2012, 03:03 AM
The scoring in Quidditch is irrelevant. Everyone should just be flying around waiting for the snitch to be released, and then go after it. It's a stupid sport.


I agree that Quidditch is mostly very poorly though out in terms of tension, but there is some strategy into the Snitch that the films fail to properly explain. Yes, catching a Snitch ends a game, but the common misconception is that it's an automatic win. Actually, you just get 150 points, and often that's enough to get you a win if you catch it early enough in the match, but if the other team has already scored 160 points from the Quaffle and your team's score is still 0, then by catching the Snitch you are essentially forfeiting.

Yes, but no team in the books is even close to getting beat by 150 points. The books treats it like a near impossibility. I mean, in professional Quidditch, how often would a team be being beat by 150 points?

Kurosawa Fan
05-03-2012, 03:03 AM
Eat your shoe KF.

Shut your ass face!

Lucky
05-04-2012, 04:47 AM
Asami is one foxy cartoon character.

Wryan
05-05-2012, 11:48 PM
Episode 5 was fun. The date was pretty damn adorable. I hope this is the only incidence of the love triangle since it's hard to do it without being predictable, but I have a feeling it won't be the last time we see issues of this sort.

EDIT: Also, calling it here...

I bet Korra will accidentally go into the Avatar presence during the final out of frustration or rage. I could see it.

number8
05-08-2012, 01:50 AM
I'm really liking the dual plot going on. I'm not as invested in the tournament, obviously, but it's an interesting and exciting way to not have every episode be about Amon.

Mara
05-08-2012, 05:40 PM
I'm not sure I've mentioned how much I like the old timey honky-tonk music they keep playing on this series.

Wryan
05-08-2012, 05:57 PM
I'm not sure I've mentioned how much I like the old timey honky-tonk music they keep playing on this series.

The "March of Time" newsreel introductions at the beginning were funny at first, but they don't really make sense given that "they" couldn't really know intimate moments between characters/thoughts, etc.

Thirdmango
05-08-2012, 06:02 PM
The "March of Time" newsreel introductions at the beginning were funny at first, but they don't really make sense given that "they" couldn't really know intimate moments between characters/thoughts, etc.

:crazy:

Mara
05-08-2012, 06:06 PM
The "March of Time" newsreel introductions at the beginning were funny at first, but they don't really make sense given that "they" couldn't really know intimate moments between characters/thoughts, etc.

I assumed it was just a cute variation of "Previously on..." and not supposed to be an actual newsreel shown publicly.

Thirdmango
05-08-2012, 06:12 PM
I assumed it was just a cute variation of "Previously on..." and not supposed to be an actual newsreel shown publicly.

That's exactly what it is. I guess I could see it not making sense if the newsreel happened at other times during the show, but it doesn't.

Wryan
05-10-2012, 12:01 AM
Not those newsreels specifically, but haven't there been radio news clips about Korra and Amon and such played during the show? It struck me as an attempt at an extension of those. Even if not, I don't really find em cute.

Thirdmango
05-10-2012, 12:28 AM
Not those newsreels specifically, but haven't there been radio news clips about Korra and Amon and such played during the show? It struck me as an attempt at an extension of those. Even if not, I don't really find em cute.

There have been press conferences but none of them were done in the style that the previously on is being done in, there are also radio broadcasts but again not in that style either. I like them much better then some low voice saying "Previously on..." and then showing clips. It's a saturday/sunday morning cartoon, they're going to have to show previous clips somehow and I think this way is really quite clever.

Wryan
05-13-2012, 02:53 AM
Damn this was good. Nice to finally see Beifong in action. Also, Pabu is stealing my heart. Also also, it's just so funny to hear so many actors whose voices I thought I knew doing such good work: J.K. Simmons, David Faustino, Maria Bamford, Lance Henriksen, Mindy Sterling.

Mara
05-16-2012, 09:59 PM
I was very pleased with this last episode. One latent criticism I had was that the show didn't seem to be reaching for the epic scope of the last series, but I figured it was a matter of time... and I was right. This upped the stakes beautifully.

slqrick
06-09-2012, 03:35 PM
I'm really surprised/pleased by how mature this show has been. Another terrific episode, and I can't wait for the one hour finale.

Lucky
06-09-2012, 04:02 PM
I'm really surprised/pleased by how mature this show has been. Another terrific episode, and I can't wait for the one hour finale.

Same here, very good. I do miss Sokka a bit still.

[ETM]
06-09-2012, 06:26 PM
I don't watch the show, but still can't get over how amazingly beautiful this Korra cosplayer is:

http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/4139761_700b.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loyoxmpJvN1qgwejco1_500 .jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/misterweezer/cc6.jpg

Qrazy
06-11-2012, 02:07 AM
Things are heating up in the show. Good stuff. I do feel like the pacing feels a bit rushed though. They'll introduce a plot point and then wrap it up an episode or two later. I miss the original series ability to gradually build up to a moment with a huge emotional pay out.

Wryan
06-16-2012, 09:32 PM
ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod. This episode. Amazing. Crazy. Sorry, freaking out.

Very spoiler:
oh no, Lin :(...nice surprise at the end, though.

Thirdmango
06-17-2012, 05:43 AM
Agreed, fantastic episode. The moment you said it was so good it was the next thing I watched. Kudos to you.

Qrazy
06-17-2012, 07:02 AM
Agreed, fantastic episode. The moment you said it was so good it was the next thing I watched. Kudos to you.

Ditto. Good stuff.

Wryan
06-24-2012, 04:28 AM
Great season finale, although the last ten minutes or so really does pack a lot of stuff into a relatively small time frame (arguably the entire hour-long episode does this), perhaps slightly overdoing it to wrap things up. But it was alright with me overall. I'm happy with the way this season ended but full on confused how they'll pick it up with the next season. Bring it on, though.

Thirdmango
06-25-2012, 05:10 AM
Agreed. I just watched it and the entire show has felt a bit rushed. I think it's mainly because of the constraints they put upon themselves. With Avatar they had more breathing room.

I was expecting the Amon storyline to be the focal point of the whole show, but unless he survived the explosion they're going to have to go a different direction next season.

Mara
06-26-2012, 07:20 PM
The season finale was awesome. I'm really excited to see where we go with this. Not crazy about Iroh's voice actor, though.

Qrazy
06-26-2012, 09:31 PM
I liked the season overall but the pacing and certain narrative decisions don't work for me at all.

Example:

Moving from Korra being unable to get her bending back to 15 seconds later Aang showing up and she can heal everyone. It's thinks like that that make the writing much weaker in this series than in the original.

Thirdmango
06-27-2012, 03:49 AM
I liked the season overall but the pacing and certain narrative decisions don't work for me at all.

Example:

Moving from Korra being unable to get her bending back to 15 seconds later Aang showing up and she can heal everyone. It's thinks like that that make the writing much weaker in this series than in the original.

I definitely agree with this. What I think I would have preferred:

Perhaps that she only got all of them back during the avatar state or that Aang came and saw her and told her she could gain her powers back but she would have to do with air for a while. Something like that. I understand considering it might be a while until season 2 and they don't want a cliffhanger. But still a bit unsatisfying.

Qrazy
06-27-2012, 03:57 AM
I definitely agree with this. What I think I would have preferred:

Perhaps that she only got all of them back during the avatar state or that Aang came and saw her and told her she could gain her powers back but she would have to do with air for a while. Something like that. I understand considering it might be a while until season 2 and they don't want a cliffhanger. But still a bit unsatisfying.

I mean Aang had to go on a whole quest through the turtle island and such to meet the former avatars. This was just she cried a bit and they showed up, I mean come on.

Wryan
06-27-2012, 10:56 PM
Three seasons of 20ish episodes each vs. two seasons of 12-14 each. It's definitely going to have a condensing impact on the narrative arc. But I think they could have done a little better in not making things feel too rushed. Season 2 could be great though. Anyone know why they couldn't/didn't do a fuller plate of episodes?

Thirdmango
06-28-2012, 07:39 AM
They didn't want to. They apparently had their arm quite twisted to even doing this series. Nickolodeon wants them to make episodes forever but they seem to want to tell concrete stories, and this next part is purely my own theory, I think they wanted to see if they could make a series in 26 episodes (like unto a lot of anime). They proved they could do 60, maybe they wanted to just see if 26 was possible.

Qrazy
06-28-2012, 03:15 PM
They didn't want to. They apparently had their arm quite twisted to even doing this series. Nickolodeon wants them to make episodes forever but they seem to want to tell concrete stories, and this next part is purely my own theory, I think they wanted to see if they could make a series in 26 episodes (like unto a lot of anime). They proved they could do 60, maybe they wanted to just see if 26 was possible.

Welp... they should have stuck to their original format. :P

Watashi
06-29-2012, 09:54 PM
The finale was VERY rushed, but I still liked it. Amon is such a great character. I don't know how he will be topped for season 2.

Naga was the true hero of the season.

Watashi
06-29-2012, 10:08 PM
Did the show ever explain how Amon could take people's bending away?

number8
06-30-2012, 05:44 AM
Did the show ever explain how Amon could take people's bending away?

Yes, it was a form of bloodbending. He modifies their biology by manipulating the blood... somehow.

number8
06-30-2012, 05:50 AM
Took me so long to catch up, but wow, finally finished it and the show really ramped up. I think I liked the three episodes leading to the finale more than the finale itself, but I always love build ups.

I was disappointed by the last-minute reversals, but then I remembered that this was supposed to be a one-off miniseries. They didn't plan for a second season when they produced these episodes, so that was going to be the end. If so, I can understand why they didn't want to end it on a huge downer like the hero losing her powers. Amon's death was dark enough.

Watashi
06-30-2012, 07:32 AM
Amon's death was dark enough.

Best scene of the finale and possibly the series. Surprised Nickelodeon got away with that.

Qrazy
06-30-2012, 04:20 PM
I was kind of hoping that Zuko's banished mother plotline at the end of the original series would tie into this somehow.

number8
06-30-2012, 04:27 PM
I was kind of hoping that Zuko's banished mother plotline at the end of the original series would tie into this somehow.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=39354

Wryan
07-12-2012, 01:08 AM
Second season, to likely be Books 3 and 4.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/07/11/legend-of-korra-second-season

Could help broaden and deepen things out.

Wryan
07-13-2012, 11:32 PM
While looking around at other Avatar stuff, I found this amazing piece of art depicting Aang and the faceshifter Koh.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6vwelx1u01r2na84o1_128 0.jpg

Wryan
01-10-2013, 10:17 PM
Slightly unrelated, but I watched one of my favorite TLA episodes again last night, the Fire Book episode "The Puppetmaster," in which Katara discovers a hidden Southern Water Tribe bender who teaches her bloodbending. Not only is it one of the most beautiful episodes visually, it's also one of the most haunting, with the way Hama teaches Katara hard-won survival-instinct methods for acquiring water that are also destructive and exploitative. Plus there's the violating act of controlling someone else via bloodbending and what it does to Katara to know about it and know she can do it. What a great piece of work all around.

EyesWideOpen
07-11-2013, 04:26 AM
Aubrey Plaza just joined the cast for season 2.

Qrazy
07-11-2013, 04:36 AM
Season 2?

EyesWideOpen
07-11-2013, 05:43 AM
http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/07/10/legend-of-korra-book-2-aubrey-plaza-james-remar-lisa-edelstein/

Wryan
07-19-2013, 08:25 PM
Book 2 trailer, very mellow and cool:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ftLm52V1y0

Wryan
06-11-2014, 10:25 PM
New Book 3 trailer. Looks terrific. Hope the writing is a bit better than for S2, though I did like that season overall.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0UBbzeFc74

EDIT: Apparently Beifong (and family) gets quite a bit of stuff to do. I am totally ready for that.

Henry Gale
06-12-2014, 12:19 AM
I should really watch this. Especially since I finished Airbender on Netflix before it started up.

The bits I see here and there always seem gorgeous.

Wryan
06-21-2014, 02:46 PM
Whoa this is starting up soon!

Friday, June 27, at 7:00 p.m. on Nickelodeon. The first three episodes are running 7-8:30. Then a break for the holiday, then back to normal the week after.

Wryan
06-28-2014, 12:32 AM
First three episodes were pretty good. Some nice humor, bit of interesting backstory and new characters. Good potential. Oh, and I think that woman has no arms.

Philip J. Fry
07-15-2014, 06:41 PM
First three episodes were pretty good. Some nice humor, bit of interesting backstory and new characters. Good potential. Oh, and I think that woman has no arms.She definitely doesn't. After 5 episodes, this season is looking stellar.

Winston*
07-15-2014, 08:23 PM
Yeah, this season's been great so far. Much more epic and propulsive than previous seasons. Closer to the feel of the original Avatar series. Love the world travelling.

Philip J. Fry
07-15-2014, 08:43 PM
Yeah, this season's been great so far. Much more epic and propulsive than previous seasons. Closer to the feel of the original Avatar series. Love the world traveling.And I like how funny it's been, I mean, the chibi figures on the map, Mako being a total doofus, Kai's antics (Jinora and him have been adorable), the slacker airbender (voiced by Napoleon Dynamite, none the less)... it cracks me up. And Lin has been restored to her original awesomeness.
Can't wait to see her backstory episode.
And a villain voiced by Henry Rollins is all kinds of awesome.

Philip J. Fry
07-15-2014, 08:48 PM
Shall I do a thread for this third season on "2014" or...?

Qrazy
07-16-2014, 07:41 AM
Yeah, just came to echo the praise. This season has been awesome so far.

Philip J. Fry
09-06-2014, 10:39 PM
https://38.media.tumblr.com/afa0b6b7ad46bfb368f104f99676d1 0c/tumblr_nbhkffUdR31rogcuio1_500 .jpg
We have a tittle for Book 4.

Philip J. Fry
09-11-2014, 12:13 AM
509853831144808449

http://media.giphy.com/media/ayYgZePVdvPUI/giphy.gif

Mara
09-11-2014, 12:37 AM
THIS October?

Philip J. Fry
09-11-2014, 01:09 AM
I don't think Byrne is that cruel.

Thirdmango
09-14-2014, 06:51 AM
whoa! October 3rd! They're churning these out!

Philip J. Fry
09-14-2014, 07:08 AM
whoa! October 3rd! They're churning these out!I know. It's kinda sad how much disrespect this show had from Nick. But at least the show will live on and leave a good legacy.

Also, Korra will have a new look this season.
http://static2.hypable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/BxVxRaUIEAAPGxM.jpg?0041cb

Wryan
09-15-2014, 11:21 PM
Also, Korra will have a new look this season.
http://static2.hypable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/BxVxRaUIEAAPGxM.jpg?0041cb

Woot woot. I am always happy for hair-down Korra. She looked bad-freaking-ass in the finale to Book 3, almost animalistic. Crazy cool tho.

Philip J. Fry
09-16-2014, 12:26 AM
Woot woot. I am always happy for hair-down Korra. She looked bad-freaking-ass in the finale to Book 3, almost animalistic. Crazy cool tho.Ditto, ditto. It looks shorter as well.

Philip J. Fry
09-16-2014, 09:22 PM
Top 11 Worst (or less great) episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender by the Nostalgia Critic. (http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/videolinks/thatguywiththeglasses/nostalgia-critic/44744-top-11-worst-avatar-episodes)
I disagree with several, but specially #3, that episode is awesome.
Dante Basco next week!!!!:eek::eek::eek::eek::e ek::eek::eek:

Philip J. Fry
09-24-2014, 04:22 AM
Top 11 best episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender. (http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/videolinks/thatguywiththeglasses/nostalgia-critic/44818-top-11-best-avatars-with-dante-basco)


Oh Dante.

Philip J. Fry
08-18-2020, 01:24 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUWryBDco9k

Philip J. Fry
10-13-2020, 11:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVcHW50nTUk
(VISUAL SPOILERS FOR THE LEGEND OF KORRA)

Canipa breaks down the animation and creation of Legend of Korra to establish how Bryan and Mike's team worked hand-in-hand with Studio Mir to create a show that changed world animation forever.

Philip J. Fry
04-10-2021, 02:21 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcwExAXPkJk

Philip J. Fry
12-13-2021, 02:06 AM
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