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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…

The original Avatar: The Last Airbender series was three seasons long, developing its arcs patiently over 61 episodes. That allowed it a slowburn approach to exploring characters like Prince Zuko, whose emotional interiority played a huge role in making his trajectory so satisfying to watch. But one of the first things people are going to notice about Netflix’s new live-action Avatar adaptation — which is much shorter at eight episodes — is how much more quickly it starts to unpack the origins of Zuko’s rage and pull back…

With its focus on thoughtful character development and exploration of difficult subject matter like genocide, Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender series set a new high bar for children’s TV. But despite its tonal maturity, Avatar was still very much a cartoon trying to delight you by playing to the strengths of the medium, which was perfectly suited for realizing the magical world that co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko dreamed up. Watching Netflix’s new live-action Avatar series from executive…

In case you’re not aware, The World of Airbender is a live-action take on Nickelodeon’s popular cartoon series Avatar, which debuted in 2005. It is linked to The Last Airbender (2010), a live-action adaptation of the animated series; nevertheless, Avatar is unrelated to any other Airbender concepts. One of the best-rated animated programs ever is Avatar, which continues to be one of the most profitable. Even though copyright attorneys attempted to remove the show’s straightforward, one-word title by…

Have you ever been at work and attended meetings throughout the day without getting any actual work done? Such situations lead to a loss of time as well as decreased productivity. However, this problem may well be on its way to being solved and that too very soon. Otter CEO Sam Liang says an AI avatar could soon replace you in meetings and not just that, it would also take questions and handle discussions just like you do.AI avatars in meetingsIn a conversation with Business Insider India, Otter CEO Sam Liang said that…

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…

A "competitive fighting game" set in Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender universe is now in development, with a targeted release date of 2025.The game is coming from publisher Maximum Games, which announced a partnership with Paramount Game Studios and the upcoming fighter as part of its 2024 roadmap. As for additional details, there aren't many at this time, aside from the fact it will be a "competitive" fighter and is slated to release in early access next year. No other information,…

Filmmaker James Cameron has shared that he has ideas for at least two more movies in the `Avatar` franchise beyond the five films that have been released or announced. He said, "We`re fully written through movie five, and I`ve got ideas for six and seven, although I`ll probably be handing the baton on at that point," reports `Entertainment Weekly`. He told `People` magazine, "I mean, mortality catches up. But I mean, we`re enjoying what we`re doing. We`re loving it. We get to work with great people." If Cameron has his…

Gremlins star Zach Galligan said a new, live-action Gremlins film is the only thing that makes sense and we don’t disagree. Saw XI has found its director and James Cameron says the next Avatar will be a “rougher ride.” Spoilers, activate!Spoilers of the Week: July 22ndGremlins 3Gremlins star Zach Galligan suggested Warner Bros. is now planning a live-action third film in a recent interview with Screen Rant. I do. I can’t really figure out why Warner Bros. would do two seasons — not one, but two seasons — of the animated…