From the boob tube to the silver screen!

One of Nickelodeon’s best animated television series gets turned into a live action film. Avatar: The Last Air Bender is the story of a boy named Aang and his adventures as the Avatar - the reincarnated spirit of the planet. Having the ability to master all of the elements (Water, Earth, Fire and Air), its his duty to keep the world in harmony. 

The show is not only highly rated and popular; garnering 5.6 million viewers on its best-rated showing, but has also been nominated and won various recognitions including a Primetime Emmy. This series is so popular that it has spun various program inspired merchandise. Among others, these products includes action figures, a trading card game, three video games, stuffed animals, and two LEGO sets.

The upcoming live action film is based on the first season of the animated show and is scheduled for release by Paramount Pictures on July 2010. The cast has been selected and actual filming already begun this year. The big screen version is adapted, directed and produced by M. Night Shyamalan. 

There are now a lot of discussions and criticisms regarding the cast selection for the movie. Much has been said, but I still think its going to boil down to how Shyamalan remains loyal to the original story line; and how much of a personal influence he would eventually exert on the film version.

This series is a personal favorite of mine, and I sincerely hope the film doesn’t suffer the same fate as the recent Dragon Ball movie.

Related posts:

1. Airbender Trailer
2. Chuck is back!
3. Cloverfield Easter Eggs
4. Green Lantern Movie?
5. 3D in TV!

Tags: avatar, nickelodeon, shyamalan

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