Its main goal is to further expand the universe's characters, culture, and mythologies. On February 24, 2021, Nickelodeon announced the creation of Avatar Studios along with the co-creators.
In autumn of 2018, Netflix announced that an new live-action TV series adaptation was in production in partnership with Nickelodeon, with series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko running the project.
Furthermore, a sequel series titled The Legend of Korra ran from 2012 to 2014. An art book was also released in mid-2010, and a series of graphic novels continuing the characters' adventures has been published by Dark Horse Comics since 2011. Night Shyamalan, scaled action figures, a trading card game, three video games based on each of the show's three seasons, stuffed animals distributed by Paramount Parks, and two LEGO sets. In other media, the series has spawned a live-action film titled The Last Airbender, directed by M. The first season's success prompted Nickelodeon to order second and third seasons. Avatar has been nominated for and won awards from the Annual Annie Awards, the Genesis Awards, the primetime Emmy awards and a Peabody Award among others. The first two episodes, " The Boy in the Iceberg" and " The Avatar Returns", first aired as a one-hour special on February 21, 2005, and the series concluded with a widely praised two-hour television movie, " Sozin's Comet", on July 19, 2008.Īvatar: The Last Airbender was popular with both audiences and critics, garnering 5.6 million viewers on its best-rated showing and receiving high ratings in the Nicktoons lineup, even outside its 6–11-year-old demographic. The series follows the adventures of the main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must save the world by defeating the evil Fire Lord and ending the destructive war with the Fire Nation. The show drew on elements from traditional Asian culture, blending the styles of anime and US domestic cartoons. Avatar is set in an Asian-influenced world of Chinese martial arts and elemental manipulation. The series was created and produced by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who served as executive producers along with Aaron Ehasz. But I believe Aang can save the world." ―Katara's opening narrationĪvatar: The Last Airbender (also known as Avatar: The Legend of Aang) is an American animated television series that aired for three seasons on Nickelodeon. The problem is, this Avatar is still a kid, and although his airbending skills are great, he has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. A hundred years passed, and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar, an airbender named Aang.
Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them, but when the world needed him most, he vanished. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Long ago, the Four Nations lived together in harmony. "Avatar The Last Airbender" Theme Song (HQ) Episode Opening Credits Nick Animation Each era is tied to the span of an Avatar’s life-except for the Hundred Year War era during which Avatar Aang was frozen-and focuses on distinct themes which define your game.February 21, 2005 – JExternal links page You fight on the side of what is right, even if that is the most difficult path to take, and you understand that to achieve peace there must be balance.Įach game of Avatar Legends: The RPG begins with your group picking an era as the backdrop for your game. In Avatar Legends: The RPG you play one of the many heroes of the Four Nations-or perhaps Republic City or the Fire Nation colonies-a young hero who has sworn to protect the world from harmful threats and stand up for those without the power to stand up for themselves. The developers have originally sought to raise $50k, but at the time of writing the article over nineteen thousand backers have pledged more than $2M, with 28 days still to go on the Kickstarter campaign! With over a decade of roleplaying design and publishing expertise, Magpie Games has created an innovative system that brings the world of the Four Nations to life in a tabletop roleplaying game that captures the heart of the Avatar franchise: balance, heroism, and the power of friendship. Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game is now on Kickstarter! Magpie Games is working to bring the licensed tabletop roleplaying game set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.