Avatar: The Last Airbender

Image: NetflixNetflix’s Avatar adaptation may have suffered a similar critical fate to its predecessor in the M. Night Shyamalan movie, but that didn’t stop it from becoming the biggest show on the platform since in launched a few weeks ago—so it should surprise no one to learn that more is on the way.How The Last Airbender Inspired Lisette OliveraNetflix has now confirmed in its renewal of the show that, just like the animated series before it, Avatar: The Last Airbender will run for three seasons. A new poster…

Image: NetflixNetflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series is officially a success. The new series debuted on the streamer’s English-language TV list with 21.2 million views and reached the top 10 in 92 countries, according to Netflix’s released rankings. How The Last Airbender Inspired Lisette OliveraThat’s quite a wonder and feat when the discourse around the show has become a hot topic, with fans of the original animated series expressing disappointment in the adaptation. However, it’s entirely possible…

Image: NetflixWe’ve been hearing about Netflix’s plans to bring Avatar: The Last Airbender for live-action for years, and the news has bounced between “oh, that’s interesting” and “oh, it’s over.” And after all the purported changes and trailers, the end result appears to be... an adaptation that’s at best, perfectly Average and at worst, another poster boy for why live-action needs to quit stealing from animation, and the second bad live-action Avatar adaptation in a row. How The Last Airbender Inspired Lisette…

Weekend OTT watchlist: Wondering what's hot on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and other OTT platforms this weekend? We've got you covered with a curated list of must-watch shows and movies. From the much-anticipated Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender to Poacher, an Alia Bhatt-backed series addressing animal poaching and illegal wildlife trade, your weekend is set to be an adventure.1. Poacher- Prime VideoA gripping creation by Richie Mehta, Poacher features Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan…

Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 has been hit with another delay. The cast of Venom 3 is expanding. Prince Zuko brings the heat in a new clip from Netflix’s The Last Airbender. Plus, what’s to come on Halo as the show adapts a major piece of gaming lore, and Stephen King is still wondering what Warner Bros. is doing with Salem’s Lot. Spoilers, away!Zuko and Korra's Voice Actors Reveal Their Dream Alternate Avatar RolesMickey 17Bong Joon Ho’s next movie has now been rescheduled to a January 31, 2025 release date. ]"…

Adaptations can be tricky, particularly when the source material is animated. More often than not, they’re reviled upon reveal, because they often feel like they’re going through the motions or twisting the original thing into something it’s not. It can be a dismal prospect to see something you grew up with lose its identity, and things get even worse when you can’t really let it go.How The Last Airbender Inspired Lisette OliveraLast weekend, I watched The Last Airbender, M. Night Shyamalan’s 2010 adaptation of…

Palette will be a thriller about...colors? Some good stills from Quiet Place: Day One and a new poster for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. It really is spoilerin’ time this time!Will We See More of Uhura's Relationship with Spock? | io9 InterviewGraphic: G/O Art DeptFantastic FourA post on the SAG-AFTRA website (via World of Reel) promoting its Pedro Pascal Career Retrospective seemingly confirmed the actor has been cast as Reed Richards in the MCU’s Fantastic Four, but has since been deleted. PaletteDeadline reports…

With Avatar: The Last Airbender premeiring later in the month, Netflix has gradually started to pull back the curtain on its adaptation of the 2005 cartoon. The show was never going to be a complete one-to-one of the original, but it does feel like some of the additions and tweaks to the show—like tampering down Sokka’s sexist behavior—don’t entirely get why they existed in the source material to begin with.How The Last Airbender Inspired Lisette OliveraOne interesting move the new show’s making is a remixing of…

Image: RSVLTS, BoxLunch, WB Shop, Hot Topic, Alamo Drafthouse, Heroes & Villains, JBLValentine’s Day is on the horizon! So whether you’re partnered up or celebrating with friends, here are some fun fandom picks for gift-giving and beyond. Celebrate with ideas inspired by Lore Olympus, Shrek, Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, and more pop culture that evokes the bonds of both romantic and platonic relationships.Check out this Valentine’s Day slideshow for io9's selection of options to celebrate. BoxLunch, ShopDisney, Hot…

In a new interview, the cast of Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender revealed a crucial change from the animated show, one that makes sense on the surface, but maybe not in context. Zuko and Korra's Voice Actors Reveal Their Dream Alternate Avatar RolesNetflix’s highly anticipated live-action version of the show will be out February 22 and—as has been the case with previous adaptations like Cowboy Bebop and One Piece—fans are likely to be highly critical of every decision made. After all, Netflix…