I liked LoK too - it definitely had issues but I liked how different it was from TLA and I hope that the future projects are all very very different from each other too.
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The 'Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise is expanding: Avatar Studios Created, first animated theatrical film in the works
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While the show has it rough patches (Season 2 comes to mind), I thoroughly enjoyed 'Legend of Korra' when it debut and even when re-watching the series I wish there were more action-adventure cartoons that have excellent fight choreography and a lovable cast. Tenzin in particular is my favourite because of how he tries to be the wise, all-knowing mentor to Korra and his kids, while projecting a calm demeanour that cracks the moment when he becomes flustered by any perceived foolishness or madness that happens around him.
It would be a real shame if everything new ends up being some kind of rehash of TLA...
What? Suyin vs Kuvira is like top 3 fights in this universe, seriously.
It is, but it also FAR outstrips everything else in LoK. Noticeably so.
Yup. I like OG better, but Korra is still a great time despite some of its issues.
The Siege of Zaofu, Ragemonster Korra v Zaheer, the Korra v. Kuvira runback, Mako/Bolin v. Ming-Hua/Ghazan, Wan/Raava v. Vaatu, Korra/Tonrak v. Zaheer are all impressive show pieces as well. Studio Mir deserves their flowers.
like, y'all can prefer ATLA all day and night, but let's not get to lying lmao
Legend of Korra's fights are better in terms of the sheer quality of the animation. On that front it might be one of the best looking western series ever made, but some of the individuality of each character was lost in the focused on mixed martial arts style fighting. There are good lore reasons for it but it's worth considering when I think about which series had more fun fights to watch.
Glad this thread is transforming into a Korra appreciation event after people literally wanting to erase it from the franchise...
I watched all of Korra just recently, and Suyin vs Kuvira still shits on all of those fights.
Honestly, none of the fights you mentioned are memorable to me. Didn't even mention Tenzin vs Zaheer, which is probably the next best fight in LoK.
Wan/Raava vs Vaatu was blah, Korra vs Zaheer was an okay Avatar battle (tbf, it's about equal with Aang vs Ozai... I prefer the latter for the story beat & nostalgia, but objectively it's the same shit), and most of the others aren't really great to me.
Korra/Tonrak vs Zaheer was okay, still not on the level of Suyin/Kuvira or Tenzin/Zaheer... so forth.
EDIT: The individuality & style of bending is a big piece here for me. Even though Korra may be technically animated better, it's usually used for the most basic and boring bending I've ever seen.
Her airbending in particular is the greatest tragedy. She kind of just throws out elements.
And Mako/Bolin have never had an interesting bending style in any capacity. The metalbenders are more creative with fuckin' rope
I've heard some disgusting opinions from "fans", with regards to the lead character, and I sometimes wonder why I even bother with interacting with the fanbase.
I always fully agree with Season 2 being the weak link, but I'm happy we got a follow up series that changed the status quo of what TLA established. The moral ambiguity of the semi-sympathetic villains also felt like a welcome complexity in a show that was a response to it's predecessor series.
Tenzin vs Zaheer? Korra vs Zaheer?
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S3 LOK is on par if not better than S2 ATLA (which I consider the best)
And even then, LOK was only worse because of Nick. Not being able to plan ahead really screwed them over.
I like Korra but the nerfed bending and altered atmosphere do not make me optimistic for any story told after the days of the Gaang
That's why the biggest fan interest is on doing a Kyoshi arc. Still antiquity.
I've been enjoying Korra on a slow burn, but the urban setting changes the atmosphere immensely.
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Apparently the films all be CG animation
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Brian Robbins on Prioritizing Kids & Family Content Across Platforms | Paramount
“Consumption and viewing habits have changed for everybody—maybe even more so for kids.”
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Brian Robbins on Prioritizing Kids & Family Content Across Platforms | Paramount
“Consumption and viewing habits have changed for everybody—maybe even more so for kids.”
If it's high quality enough, I think it could be okay.
But goddamn, I was so excited to see this thread bumped, what a letdown
But goddamn, I was so excited to see this thread bumped, what a letdown
If it's at least like TCW or What-If CG quality, than I might be okay with it.Apparently the films all be CG animation
Brian Robbins on Prioritizing Kids & Family Content Across Platforms | Paramount
“Consumption and viewing habits have changed for everybody—maybe even more so for kids.”
I just hope that the actual tv series won't be all transitioned into CG only and no more 2D...
It would be an unrealistic expectation to have all of their works be in 2D so it makes sense that the films and spinoffs could be CG. Now with that said, I think the one constant should be that main series that feature the Avatar as the main character like Aang and Korra ought to be 2D.
Since these are described as theatrical I would hope they're significantly better looking than that :|
There's been good looking CG movies before. It's ok if it's not 2D.
Let's relax and wait to see how it looks.
Let's relax and wait to see how it looks.
Going CG would obviously depend on the production values. It can look great if it's an artistic choice of the creators and the studio backs that with a budget that allows quality animation.
If we're getting CG just so the studio can save a buck, it's going to suck.
If we're getting CG just so the studio can save a buck, it's going to suck.
I think CG is fine. Walt Disney Animation and DreamWorks have already shown you can make great fantasy stories with CG without diluting the experience.
If Avatar has to go to hollywood I'm fine with CGI films. If they execute it right it could look really cool. Anything to get us away from live action.
I'm more excited/relieved to see that a new series is coming. I'm assuming traditionally animated like we're used to and that's all I wanted.
I'm more excited/relieved to see that a new series is coming. I'm assuming traditionally animated like we're used to and that's all I wanted.
CG can be fine if well implemented. I hope it has a unique art style and doesn't simply look like the typical "dreamworks" cg animation.
CG is ... perfectly fine. IDK where all the moaning is coming from.
The quality will depend a lot on whom they get to make it, but stuff like KFP and Raya show how amazing CG martial arts fighting can be and stuff like Land of the Lustrous show how amazing "Anime style" can translate into CG. Hell, I've been seeing 3D fan animated Aang stuff for over a year now, and even that translates well.
I have far more faith in a 3D animated version of this show than a live action movie or series tbh.
The quality will depend a lot on whom they get to make it, but stuff like KFP and Raya show how amazing CG martial arts fighting can be and stuff like Land of the Lustrous show how amazing "Anime style" can translate into CG. Hell, I've been seeing 3D fan animated Aang stuff for over a year now, and even that translates well.
I have far more faith in a 3D animated version of this show than a live action movie or series tbh.
It turned from one movie into a "series of films", if it had been a singular focus we would've had that 2D chance but conveyor belts gotta convey
We have an entire Studios which ought to mean several areas of animation training, but I can now see the series also right hooking us
We have an entire Studios which ought to mean several areas of animation training, but I can now see the series also right hooking us
Genuine question, when was the last time a Hollywood Studio put out a theatrical film that was 2D, Princess and the Frog?
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Brian Robbins on Prioritizing Kids & Family Content Across Platforms | Paramount
“Consumption and viewing habits have changed for everybody—maybe even more so for kids.”
CG films can be beautiful so we'll see I guess... holding out hopeApparently the films all be CG animation
Brian Robbins on Prioritizing Kids & Family Content Across Platforms | Paramount
“Consumption and viewing habits have changed for everybody—maybe even more so for kids.”
My main problem with cg is that it is a completely different way of animating that translates in different expression, different results
It doesn't mean doing CG is bad but for people that like 2d, it's a bad sign because it seems like the industry is abandoning 2d, more and more
People that are fans of Avatar come to associate it with 2d animation so it's natural to see resistance.
It doesn't mean doing CG is bad but for people that like 2d, it's a bad sign because it seems like the industry is abandoning 2d, more and more
People that are fans of Avatar come to associate it with 2d animation so it's natural to see resistance.
What are they even planing to "do"?
Tell stories about Avatars before Aang?
Tell more ... Aang stories?
New, future Avatar post Korra?
More poorly handled Korra Political drama?
Or is this just another retelling of the shows?
Cause if they do a new, post Korra Avatar then ... their world may very well be in the future. Their society and tech exploded in leaps between Aang and Korra which always made me feel like Korra was the natural end to the series unless they want to go all He-Man/ She-Ra and do a mix of full on Sci-Fi and magic.
Do they explore other parts of the world or are the lands we've seen just all there is to Avatar world?
I'm guessing we have lil-to-no info on this but just tossing it out there incase someone heard something. I find it hard to grasp why they're going so damn hard on Avatar content rn ... making a NF live action retelling of the OG series, a series of CGI movies and a series that may or may not be 2D all at once.
Tell stories about Avatars before Aang?
Tell more ... Aang stories?
New, future Avatar post Korra?
More poorly handled Korra Political drama?
Or is this just another retelling of the shows?
Cause if they do a new, post Korra Avatar then ... their world may very well be in the future. Their society and tech exploded in leaps between Aang and Korra which always made me feel like Korra was the natural end to the series unless they want to go all He-Man/ She-Ra and do a mix of full on Sci-Fi and magic.
Do they explore other parts of the world or are the lands we've seen just all there is to Avatar world?
I'm guessing we have lil-to-no info on this but just tossing it out there incase someone heard something. I find it hard to grasp why they're going so damn hard on Avatar content rn ... making a NF live action retelling of the OG series, a series of CGI movies and a series that may or may not be 2D all at once.
