Netflix has included another animated series in its catalog and this time, and this time it’s the rebirth of an extremely nostalgic franchise, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Lara Croft has been an insanely popular character and she deserves all kinds of adaptations.
However, the recent animated series teased by Netflix has received some criticism due to its Japanese-inspired art style. While it looks good and has good action scenes, you can’t help but shake off the feeling that it is trying to imitate anime.
Is Netflix’s Tomb Raider an Anime?
Tomb Raider The Legend of Lara Croft | Netflix, Powerhouse Animation
No, Netflix’s Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is not an anime series. It is created by Powerhouse Animation Studios which is based in Austin, Texas. Thus, the upcoming project is an animated series and not an anime.
Since the animation style resembled anime,...
However, the recent animated series teased by Netflix has received some criticism due to its Japanese-inspired art style. While it looks good and has good action scenes, you can’t help but shake off the feeling that it is trying to imitate anime.
Is Netflix’s Tomb Raider an Anime?
Tomb Raider The Legend of Lara Croft | Netflix, Powerhouse Animation
No, Netflix’s Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is not an anime series. It is created by Powerhouse Animation Studios which is based in Austin, Texas. Thus, the upcoming project is an animated series and not an anime.
Since the animation style resembled anime,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Fantasy is the genre that we all love most as kids and then after growing up with it we kind of love immersing ourselves into a magical world filled with dragons and bands of heroes. While all fantasy shows are not as earnest and hopeful as they were during our childhood, they still provide us with an escape into a world filled with wonder. So, we thought of making a list of the best fantasy shows you can with your Prime Video subscription.
Merlin
Merlin is a British fantasy adventure series created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, and Julian Murphy. Loosely based on the Arthurian Legends, the BBC One series follows the story of a young Merlin as he heads to Camelot to live with the court physician Gaius. Merlin has to hide the fact that he is a warlock because King Uther Pendragon outlawed magic in the Kingdom twenty years ago.
Merlin
Merlin is a British fantasy adventure series created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, and Julian Murphy. Loosely based on the Arthurian Legends, the BBC One series follows the story of a young Merlin as he heads to Camelot to live with the court physician Gaius. Merlin has to hide the fact that he is a warlock because King Uther Pendragon outlawed magic in the Kingdom twenty years ago.
- 6/1/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Why are the lights flickering? Did that vase move on its own? What's that disembodied voice?
Don't worry because it's just the hilarious and whimsical Ghosts of the Woodstone B&b.
This charming remake of a British series features an amazing cast of characters from different decades and centuries who mingle in the afterlife.
Married couple Sam and Jay think all their problems are solved when Sam's great aunt passes away, leaving her a beautiful country mansion.
However, after Sam falls down the stairs, she can see the souls of those who haven't moved on and realizes she's inherited much more than a house.
For three seasons, Ghosts has become a welcome and fun treat for audiences.
The show cleverly spins tales rife with humor while still managing to weave in perfect, heartwarming, and heartwrenching moments.
As a "Certified Fresh" series, this show is as beloved by critics as it...
Don't worry because it's just the hilarious and whimsical Ghosts of the Woodstone B&b.
This charming remake of a British series features an amazing cast of characters from different decades and centuries who mingle in the afterlife.
Married couple Sam and Jay think all their problems are solved when Sam's great aunt passes away, leaving her a beautiful country mansion.
However, after Sam falls down the stairs, she can see the souls of those who haven't moved on and realizes she's inherited much more than a house.
For three seasons, Ghosts has become a welcome and fun treat for audiences.
The show cleverly spins tales rife with humor while still managing to weave in perfect, heartwarming, and heartwrenching moments.
As a "Certified Fresh" series, this show is as beloved by critics as it...
- 5/31/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
The possibility of a prominent anime or manga series being developed into a live-action adaptation has increased tenfold since the consecutive success of live-action adaptations of One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Now every fan wants his favorite series to get a live-action adaptation to find out what it would look like in the real world.
Denji Chainsaw Man | Mappa Studios
A similar instance occurred when a fan account for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man posted a tweet stating that they had found the right actor to portray the role of Denji, the series’ protagonist if a live-action version of Chainsaw Man was ever made. The actor who fits the description of Denji is none other than Evan Peters, who played the role of Quicksilver in the Marvel Universe.
As soon as the tweet comparing the similarities between Peters and Denji went online, Chainsaw Man fans from all over...
Denji Chainsaw Man | Mappa Studios
A similar instance occurred when a fan account for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man posted a tweet stating that they had found the right actor to portray the role of Denji, the series’ protagonist if a live-action version of Chainsaw Man was ever made. The actor who fits the description of Denji is none other than Evan Peters, who played the role of Quicksilver in the Marvel Universe.
As soon as the tweet comparing the similarities between Peters and Denji went online, Chainsaw Man fans from all over...
- 5/30/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
This past season of hit shows was heavily dominated by the CBS network, with multiple series like Tracker and Elsbeth making headlines across the television airways.
Ghosts is definitely in good company. There are so many great shows to watch back to back, especially with so many series on hiatus now that we're entering the summer months.
Season 3 of this whimsically funny show has come and gone, and viewers are likely already chomping at the bit for the next season—and we don't blame them after that epic cliffhanger in the finale.
What is Ghosts about?
The series revolves around Sam and Jay, a married couple from NYC who learn that Sam's late great-aunt recently passed away. Since Sam is the last living heir, she inherits her aunt's big countryside mansion.
Filled with hope for a new life, the couple moves in to renovate the home into a B&b business.
Ghosts is definitely in good company. There are so many great shows to watch back to back, especially with so many series on hiatus now that we're entering the summer months.
Season 3 of this whimsically funny show has come and gone, and viewers are likely already chomping at the bit for the next season—and we don't blame them after that epic cliffhanger in the finale.
What is Ghosts about?
The series revolves around Sam and Jay, a married couple from NYC who learn that Sam's late great-aunt recently passed away. Since Sam is the last living heir, she inherits her aunt's big countryside mansion.
Filled with hope for a new life, the couple moves in to renovate the home into a B&b business.
- 5/28/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
Avatar: The Last Airbender has a slew of likable characters, of which General Iroh of the Fire Nation remains one of the most beloved characters among the fans of the show. Working as a foil for Prince Zuko in the narrative, Iroh is one of the most powerful characters in the show and was a former general of the Fire Nation.
General Iroh and Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender | Nickelodeon
Despite being one of the strongest characters in the show, Iroh is always depicted in a jovial mood, never angry or agitated (unless the situation calls for it), the character is often the voice of calm and reason wherever a situation gets too tense. However, the character was almost nothing like how fans have come to know him in the show, given that creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino have revealed what the original plans for General Iroh were.
General Iroh and Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender | Nickelodeon
Despite being one of the strongest characters in the show, Iroh is always depicted in a jovial mood, never angry or agitated (unless the situation calls for it), the character is often the voice of calm and reason wherever a situation gets too tense. However, the character was almost nothing like how fans have come to know him in the show, given that creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante Dimartino have revealed what the original plans for General Iroh were.
- 5/28/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Fortnite continues to maintain its popularity thanks to the creativity of the developers but some of their ideas are not for everybody. Players can now eliminate enemies with mounted weapons on vehicles and one famous streamer isn’t too fond of it and stands by his opinion.
Chapter 5 Season 3 featured a few changes that mostly involved the vehicles. These hunks of metal aren’t used solely for traversing the massive map but they are now capable of eliminating enemy players from afar or close range and Ninja is not a fan of this idea.
Ninja Is Not Happy With the New Fortnite Vehicles
The latest season of Fortnite fails to secure the seal of approval of Ninja.
The latest season rolled out a few days ago and the gaming community already established solid opinions regarding the changes and improvements Epic Games has made. Some players are having fun using the...
Chapter 5 Season 3 featured a few changes that mostly involved the vehicles. These hunks of metal aren’t used solely for traversing the massive map but they are now capable of eliminating enemy players from afar or close range and Ninja is not a fan of this idea.
Ninja Is Not Happy With the New Fortnite Vehicles
The latest season of Fortnite fails to secure the seal of approval of Ninja.
The latest season rolled out a few days ago and the gaming community already established solid opinions regarding the changes and improvements Epic Games has made. Some players are having fun using the...
- 5/28/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
While, Netflix has made a name for itself by canceling our favorite shows like I Am Not Okay With This and The Order, the streaming service still serves as one of the biggest content machines on the planet. That’s why when a series clicks with the audience Netflix has to renew it so let’s check out the lucky names of the shows that have been given the green light for future seasons in 2024.
Survival of the Thickest Season 2
Survival of the Thickest is a comedy-drama series created by Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel. Based on Buteau’s memoir of the same name, the Netflix series follows the story of a recently single plus-sized woman as he tries to rebuild her life while struggling as a stylist. Survival of the Thickest came out with its first on the streamer in July 2023 and nearly seven months later Netflix announced that...
Survival of the Thickest Season 2
Survival of the Thickest is a comedy-drama series created by Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel. Based on Buteau’s memoir of the same name, the Netflix series follows the story of a recently single plus-sized woman as he tries to rebuild her life while struggling as a stylist. Survival of the Thickest came out with its first on the streamer in July 2023 and nearly seven months later Netflix announced that...
- 5/27/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
"What are you waiting for, kid, get on!!" Cloudrise Pictures has unveiled two teaser trailers for an animated feature film titled The Worlds Divide, the impressive new creation from a Canadian animation filmmaker named Denver Jackson. It's premiering soon at the 2024 Annecy Film Festival for animation in France this summer, in the Annecy Presents section. The Worlds Divide is an animated fantasy / action-adventure set in the world of Esluna. Young Natomi is suddenly transported from a war-torn world to a magical world abundant with vegetation. Guided by a stuffed bear, she must unravel the secrets of her father and escape the sinister Queen hunting her down. In order to get her father back, Natomi must unlock mysterious clues hidden by her father, evade the Royal Magistrate, and uncover the mysteries of her power with the ultimate consequence of deciding her father's fate. This looks like a very good time! Featuring the voices of Breanna Pearl,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
We recently covered rumors about the development of a live-action ‘Teen Titans’ movie, which have now been confirmed true. Ana Nogueira, currently involved in ‘Supergirl: the Woman of Tomorrow,’ has been chosen to write the script. Production for the movie is said to commence in late 2025.
We’ve highlighted numerous young actors who have shown keen interest in various roles. For instance, Ian Ousley from ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ expressed his desire to portray Beast Boy, while Asher Angel from ‘Shazam’ recently hinted at the role of Nightwing on social media.
Another actor throwing their hat into the ring for the role of Nightwing is Drake Rodger, known for his role in ‘The Winchesters.’ Rodger has voiced his interest in the role, describing it as a dream opportunity. He expressed hope for an audition, noting that he’s already equipped for the part.
My dream role is to play Nightwing in the DC Universe.
We’ve highlighted numerous young actors who have shown keen interest in various roles. For instance, Ian Ousley from ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ expressed his desire to portray Beast Boy, while Asher Angel from ‘Shazam’ recently hinted at the role of Nightwing on social media.
Another actor throwing their hat into the ring for the role of Nightwing is Drake Rodger, known for his role in ‘The Winchesters.’ Rodger has voiced his interest in the role, describing it as a dream opportunity. He expressed hope for an audition, noting that he’s already equipped for the part.
My dream role is to play Nightwing in the DC Universe.
- 5/27/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Jeffrey Aro has worked on the stunt teams of several major films and television shows in his career – including “Yellowjackets,” “Lost in Space,” “War for the Planet of the Apes,” and more. But his role as supervising stunt coordinator on the Netflix series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” might have been the most complex and trickiest of his career. Discussions about the show started months ahead of production, and the series required Aro to not just train a cast of young actors in the ways of airbending and martial arts but also adhere to what fans of the property remember from the beloved anime series that ran on Nickelodeon in the mid-2000s.
“The first layer we wanted to ensure the cast understood was breathing. So much authentic movement can be found in the breath,” Aro tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “So we just defined four different qigong inner-energy breathing techniques.
“The first layer we wanted to ensure the cast understood was breathing. So much authentic movement can be found in the breath,” Aro tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview. “So we just defined four different qigong inner-energy breathing techniques.
- 5/26/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Gaga Chromatica Ball, Star Wars: The Acolyte and The Garfield Movie.
The Garfield Movie premiere
Chris Pratt and Hannah Waddingham premiered their new Garfield movie in Hollywood on Sunday, as the iconic cat also had his paws immortalized in cement in front of the Tcl Chinese Theatre.
Hannah Waddingham, Chris Pratt and Garfield creator Jim Davis Danielle Misher (co-head, global theatrical marketing, Sony Pictures Entertainment), Josh Greenstein (president, Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group), Andrew A. Kosove (co-ceo, co-founder, Alcon Entertainment) and Broderick Johnson (co-ceo, co-founder, Alcon Entertainment)
Gaga Chromatica Ball premiere
Lady Gaga, appearing in two show-stopping looks, walked the red carpet and sat for a Q&a at the world premiere of her HBO concert special in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Lady Gaga
Star Wars: The Acolyte...
The Garfield Movie premiere
Chris Pratt and Hannah Waddingham premiered their new Garfield movie in Hollywood on Sunday, as the iconic cat also had his paws immortalized in cement in front of the Tcl Chinese Theatre.
Hannah Waddingham, Chris Pratt and Garfield creator Jim Davis Danielle Misher (co-head, global theatrical marketing, Sony Pictures Entertainment), Josh Greenstein (president, Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group), Andrew A. Kosove (co-ceo, co-founder, Alcon Entertainment) and Broderick Johnson (co-ceo, co-founder, Alcon Entertainment)
Gaga Chromatica Ball premiere
Lady Gaga, appearing in two show-stopping looks, walked the red carpet and sat for a Q&a at the world premiere of her HBO concert special in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Lady Gaga
Star Wars: The Acolyte...
- 5/24/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s Avatar might not have been a resounding success, but it is definitely a step up from its previous iteration, which came in the form of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender. Among the numerous decisions that the film made, one of the most criticized aspects of the movie was the CGI that it used.
The Last Airbender | Nickelodeon Movies
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender had a lot riding on it. While it had to bear the burden of satisfying fans who had been hurt once before by an inadequate live-action adaptation, it also had to make sure that it did not repeat the same mistakes that the first live-action adaptation of the animated series made. It is safe to say, that if nothing else, the Netflix version of the IP had the previous live-action adaptation beat in one key way.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender...
The Last Airbender | Nickelodeon Movies
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender had a lot riding on it. While it had to bear the burden of satisfying fans who had been hurt once before by an inadequate live-action adaptation, it also had to make sure that it did not repeat the same mistakes that the first live-action adaptation of the animated series made. It is safe to say, that if nothing else, the Netflix version of the IP had the previous live-action adaptation beat in one key way.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender...
- 5/24/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 will start in a few days and the gaming community has already caught a glimpse of an unlikely character appearing in the game. Magneto is officially part of the next battle pass and his appearance is inspired by Disney+ and Marvel Animation’s X-Men 97.
Fans are delighted that the Master of Magnetism is getting his due and Epic Games is wise enough to collaborate with Marvel to feature the mutants. Perhaps more of his kind will be making an appearance throughout the chapter and will make fans and players equally happy.
Magneto Is Officially Part of the Next Battle Pass in Fortnite
The inclusion of Magneto could be the beginning of more characters from X-Men 97 to appear in Fortnite.
It wasn’t long ago when leaks were making their way out of the woodwork that involved Epic Games collaborating with Marvel and featuring characters from the animated series.
Fans are delighted that the Master of Magnetism is getting his due and Epic Games is wise enough to collaborate with Marvel to feature the mutants. Perhaps more of his kind will be making an appearance throughout the chapter and will make fans and players equally happy.
Magneto Is Officially Part of the Next Battle Pass in Fortnite
The inclusion of Magneto could be the beginning of more characters from X-Men 97 to appear in Fortnite.
It wasn’t long ago when leaks were making their way out of the woodwork that involved Epic Games collaborating with Marvel and featuring characters from the animated series.
- 5/24/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Today, Netflix released viewership data for the second half of 2023. The numbers shine a light on what worked, what flopped, and how Netflix may move forward in the future.
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com ‘One Piece’ to Rule Them All
The most-watched show on Netflix in the second half of 2023 was “One Piece.” The live-action remake of an anime classic racked up an incredible 71.6 million views and over 541 million hours. The easy conclusion is that Netflix should greenlight more live-action remakes of anime shows, right? Well, maybe not.
One of Netflix’s most high-profile flops was the live-action “Cowboy Bebop,” which hit the platform in November 2021. Although it hit the Netflix Top 10 list for three weeks, the show declined 59% in viewing hours from its second week to its third. Netflix canceled the show less than a month after its debut.
Netflix’s remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” was a hit this year.
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com ‘One Piece’ to Rule Them All
The most-watched show on Netflix in the second half of 2023 was “One Piece.” The live-action remake of an anime classic racked up an incredible 71.6 million views and over 541 million hours. The easy conclusion is that Netflix should greenlight more live-action remakes of anime shows, right? Well, maybe not.
One of Netflix’s most high-profile flops was the live-action “Cowboy Bebop,” which hit the platform in November 2021. Although it hit the Netflix Top 10 list for three weeks, the show declined 59% in viewing hours from its second week to its third. Netflix canceled the show less than a month after its debut.
Netflix’s remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” was a hit this year.
- 5/23/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Fortnite players are in for a treat this Friday after Epic Games shared a new image teasing the return of a beloved point of interest known as the Shark. The live service game has been renowned for its collaborative nature and fans have a good guess for this season’s bonus skin.
The gaming community expected a crossover between the game and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was imminent. The newest film would somehow influence the developers to integrate themes and concepts into the game mechanics and do creative twists to intrigue the fans.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 Is Getting the Players Riled Up
Epic Games still has some tricks up its sleeves for the latest season of Fortnite.
Recent leaks regarding the following season have hinted at the ability to hijack vehicles that are being operated by opponents in Fortnite which is greatly inspired by the Mad Max franchise.
The gaming community expected a crossover between the game and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was imminent. The newest film would somehow influence the developers to integrate themes and concepts into the game mechanics and do creative twists to intrigue the fans.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 Is Getting the Players Riled Up
Epic Games still has some tricks up its sleeves for the latest season of Fortnite.
Recent leaks regarding the following season have hinted at the ability to hijack vehicles that are being operated by opponents in Fortnite which is greatly inspired by the Mad Max franchise.
- 5/23/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Concluding its inaugural season on Sunday, May 19, CBS’ “Tracker” has formally emerged as the #1 non-sports program on all of television for the 2023-2024 season, Nielsen reported on Wednesday.
Averaging 11.58 million viewers when factoring in Live+7 days of viewing, “Tracker” now ranks as the first new series since the 2000 launch of “Survivor” to rank as the #1 non-sports show. The series has amassed 81.6 million viewers since its February debut. On average, the show is adding +3.4 million viewers over its Live+Same Day average, attracting more DVR playback than any other primetime series.
In addition to being the #1 non-sports show of the season, “Tracker” is also the most-watched new series launch among Total Viewers to claim the title since the debut of “Desperate Housewives” during the 2004-2005 television season – the ABC series averaged 23.7 million viewers.
When factoring in multiplatform viewing, “Tracker” averages 19 million viewers in Live+35 (the first seven episodes). The viewership sees...
Averaging 11.58 million viewers when factoring in Live+7 days of viewing, “Tracker” now ranks as the first new series since the 2000 launch of “Survivor” to rank as the #1 non-sports show. The series has amassed 81.6 million viewers since its February debut. On average, the show is adding +3.4 million viewers over its Live+Same Day average, attracting more DVR playback than any other primetime series.
In addition to being the #1 non-sports show of the season, “Tracker” is also the most-watched new series launch among Total Viewers to claim the title since the debut of “Desperate Housewives” during the 2004-2005 television season – the ABC series averaged 23.7 million viewers.
When factoring in multiplatform viewing, “Tracker” averages 19 million viewers in Live+35 (the first seven episodes). The viewership sees...
- 5/22/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Fortnite is one of the most successful games of all time, and Epic has earned it for constantly improving it and because of its collaborative nature. The title is similar to other shooters, with a few unique features like building and more on the horizon.
Ever since the developers allowed the players to use vehicles, it has ramped up and changed how players traverse the map. Some are even creative enough to use vehicles for a tactical advantage and potentially be used for more than just ramming opponents in the future.
Fortnite Vehicles Are About to Become Deadly
The gaming community is about to do some crazy things with the vehicles in Fortnite.
While there’s no confirmation, one player has shared their thoughts regarding the vehicles in the game and mentioned his dream of having weapon attachments on them. The vice president of Epic then reposted it with a smiling emoji,...
Ever since the developers allowed the players to use vehicles, it has ramped up and changed how players traverse the map. Some are even creative enough to use vehicles for a tactical advantage and potentially be used for more than just ramming opponents in the future.
Fortnite Vehicles Are About to Become Deadly
The gaming community is about to do some crazy things with the vehicles in Fortnite.
While there’s no confirmation, one player has shared their thoughts regarding the vehicles in the game and mentioned his dream of having weapon attachments on them. The vice president of Epic then reposted it with a smiling emoji,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
This year Netflix has been at record highs of the live-action manga adaptations’ success, as you can recall the mind-bending viewing numbers of the mixedly-received Avatar: The Last Airbender and Parasyte: The Grey, which gained a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This trend was later continued by the top-tier City Hunter movie.
It seems that the platform isn’t going to leave the hype train, as it has just released another movie, based on a cultish manga series. It has already won the hearts of millions of people around the world, as well as the fifth place in Netflix’s global chart.
Set in the north of Hokkaido, the film tells the story of Sugimoto, a war veteran who finds himself in need of a large amount of money. He decides to get it by finding a hidden treasure mapped out on tattooed outlaws that escaped prison.
Sugimoto is going...
It seems that the platform isn’t going to leave the hype train, as it has just released another movie, based on a cultish manga series. It has already won the hearts of millions of people around the world, as well as the fifth place in Netflix’s global chart.
Set in the north of Hokkaido, the film tells the story of Sugimoto, a war veteran who finds himself in need of a large amount of money. He decides to get it by finding a hidden treasure mapped out on tattooed outlaws that escaped prison.
Sugimoto is going...
- 5/21/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
10. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)
An instant classic of an animated movie, Avatar: The Last Airbender has seen too many failed attempts at its live adaptations, but the original still stands unmatched.
In the world of Avatar, some people are able to bend the elements, and one chosen can bend all four of them — and this time, it’s a boy who must also save the world.
You can watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix and Apple TV.
9. House (2004–2012)
When it comes to fan favorite fictional sociopaths, few characters stand as popular as Dr. House (save for BBC’s Sherlock who famously did not have a perfect finale). The cynical and anti-social House is a brilliant medic who saves lives in cases his colleagues can’t crack, but he does it while being a massive thorn in their backs.
You can watch House on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Parks and Recreation...
An instant classic of an animated movie, Avatar: The Last Airbender has seen too many failed attempts at its live adaptations, but the original still stands unmatched.
In the world of Avatar, some people are able to bend the elements, and one chosen can bend all four of them — and this time, it’s a boy who must also save the world.
You can watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix and Apple TV.
9. House (2004–2012)
When it comes to fan favorite fictional sociopaths, few characters stand as popular as Dr. House (save for BBC’s Sherlock who famously did not have a perfect finale). The cynical and anti-social House is a brilliant medic who saves lives in cases his colleagues can’t crack, but he does it while being a massive thorn in their backs.
You can watch House on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Parks and Recreation...
- 5/18/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Avatar: The Last Airbender has arguably gone to great lengths to balance its magic system, making sure that each classical element had some edge over the other so that fight scenes between multiple elements could be more dynamic. However, one scene that has been making the rounds on Reddit, has gotten fans thinking about whether firebending might have an edge over metalbending after all.
Toph Beifong as the Blind Bandit | Nickelodeon Avatar: The Last Airbender
Metalbending was discovered about halfway through the story of Avatar: The Last Airbender by Toph, which means that there might not have been many opportunities for the bending art to face a more established element in the world of Avatar like Fire. However, one scene in the show might have cued some fans in about how the element would fare against it, after all.
Avatar Roku’s firebending could completely annihilate metal chains, and perhaps...
Toph Beifong as the Blind Bandit | Nickelodeon Avatar: The Last Airbender
Metalbending was discovered about halfway through the story of Avatar: The Last Airbender by Toph, which means that there might not have been many opportunities for the bending art to face a more established element in the world of Avatar like Fire. However, one scene in the show might have cued some fans in about how the element would fare against it, after all.
Avatar Roku’s firebending could completely annihilate metal chains, and perhaps...
- 5/18/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Epic Games continues to impress fans with Fortnite’s collaborations, as always. The upcoming season will see a crossover between the game and Fallout, as revealed today. This was posted on the social media of the game.
Following numerous leaks from very accurate insiders, the post-apocalyptic upcoming season is more real than ever, especially after confirming this new crossover. According to the leaks, the current Chapter 5 Season 2 of the title will end on May 24, welcoming the new map and content.
Fortnite and Another Great Collaboration Fallout is coming to Fortnite.
With previous amazing collaborations with big names like Marvel, Star Wars, DC Comics, and more, Fortnite is still the go-to game for an amazing online Battle Royale experience that has more options than ever. In the current Chapter 5 Season 2 of the game, this big metaverse joins forces with names like Avatar: The Last Airbender, a mini in-game event for Star Wars,...
Following numerous leaks from very accurate insiders, the post-apocalyptic upcoming season is more real than ever, especially after confirming this new crossover. According to the leaks, the current Chapter 5 Season 2 of the title will end on May 24, welcoming the new map and content.
Fortnite and Another Great Collaboration Fallout is coming to Fortnite.
With previous amazing collaborations with big names like Marvel, Star Wars, DC Comics, and more, Fortnite is still the go-to game for an amazing online Battle Royale experience that has more options than ever. In the current Chapter 5 Season 2 of the game, this big metaverse joins forces with names like Avatar: The Last Airbender, a mini in-game event for Star Wars,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Fortnite is a technical marvel and the developers at Epic Games have come up with some creative ways to convey secrets that eagle-eyed players were able to uncover. The current season is quite ambitious and the players have found something that is quite eerie.
It is no secret that the live service game is getting an unlimited supply of support from the developers and the latest season is the peak of their creativity. The future of the game is looking bright especially if the player count is steadily increasing towards the end of the season.
Fortnite Players Were Able to Crack the Code of the Sandstorm
Epic Games is getting creative with its secrets in Fortnite.
Despite being in the background of the map, players have noticed something strange about the sandstorm. The lights that are being emitted from beyond the storm appear to be speaking in code and the...
It is no secret that the live service game is getting an unlimited supply of support from the developers and the latest season is the peak of their creativity. The future of the game is looking bright especially if the player count is steadily increasing towards the end of the season.
Fortnite Players Were Able to Crack the Code of the Sandstorm
Epic Games is getting creative with its secrets in Fortnite.
Despite being in the background of the map, players have noticed something strange about the sandstorm. The lights that are being emitted from beyond the storm appear to be speaking in code and the...
- 5/17/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
The Japanese tokusatsu kaiju television series Ultra Q premiered in 1966 – and quickly became a pop culture phenomenon, launching a franchise that has, over the decades, consisted of more than thirty TV shows, more than forty films, a whole bunch of specials and mini-series, a long list of video games, and a bunch of comic books. The latest entry in the franchise is an animated feature called Ultraman: Rising, which will be released through the Netflix streaming service on June 14th. In anticipation of that release, a trailer for Ultraman: Rising has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.
Directed by John Aoshima and Shannon Tindle, who wrote the script with Marc Haimes, Ultraman: Rising has the following synopsis: With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match...
Directed by John Aoshima and Shannon Tindle, who wrote the script with Marc Haimes, Ultraman: Rising has the following synopsis: With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match...
- 5/17/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series showed a lot of major characters, but none of them is as fierce and independent as Toph. The earth bending teacher of Aang, Toph, is considered to be one of the strongest earthbenders despite her disability. She not only developed her own unique style of earth bending but also used it to win a lot of underground fights.
Toph Beifong from Avatar: The Last Airbender (image credit Nickelodeon)
She was one of the strongest members of Team Avatar, and proved it multiple times. Over the years, many fans have expressed their opinions about Toph, and they are not entirely positive. While she is still one of the most loved characters in the series, not all Avatar: The Last Airbender fans share the feeling.
Some fans have even given the reason behind their not loving Toph, and it is related to her personality and how she treats people around her.
Toph Beifong from Avatar: The Last Airbender (image credit Nickelodeon)
She was one of the strongest members of Team Avatar, and proved it multiple times. Over the years, many fans have expressed their opinions about Toph, and they are not entirely positive. While she is still one of the most loved characters in the series, not all Avatar: The Last Airbender fans share the feeling.
Some fans have even given the reason behind their not loving Toph, and it is related to her personality and how she treats people around her.
- 5/17/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Fortnite is the best place for crossovers with other franchises and players have come up with creative ways to eliminate opponents. The developers recently introduced the bending disciplines from Avatar: The Last Airbender and the American singer Doja Cat is unhappy about it.
It can be annoying to be on the receiving end of an ice blast or the chains of Hades and the singer is fed up with lobbies where players heavily rely on these weapons that are far from the realm of reality. These overpowered weapons might have overstayed their welcome.
Doja Cat Is Tired About the Avatar: The Last Airbender Mythics in Fortnite
The latest Fortnite collaboration is doing more harm than good.
The fans of the original animated series were thrilled to see some of their favorite characters available for purchase as cosmetic items in the in-game item shop. It was a long time coming and...
It can be annoying to be on the receiving end of an ice blast or the chains of Hades and the singer is fed up with lobbies where players heavily rely on these weapons that are far from the realm of reality. These overpowered weapons might have overstayed their welcome.
Doja Cat Is Tired About the Avatar: The Last Airbender Mythics in Fortnite
The latest Fortnite collaboration is doing more harm than good.
The fans of the original animated series were thrilled to see some of their favorite characters available for purchase as cosmetic items in the in-game item shop. It was a long time coming and...
- 5/17/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Netflix has revealed the official trailer for the animated superhero film Ultraman: Rising, which will premiere globally on the streaming service on June 14, 2024.
In partnership with Netflix, Tsuburaya Productions, and Industrial Light & Magic, Ultraman: Rising was written by Shannon Tindle and Marc Haimes, directed by Shannon Tindle, and co-directed by John Aoshima.
With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju.
Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while protecting the baby from forces bent on exploiting her for their own dark plans.
The voice cast includes Christopher Sean, Gedde Watanabe (Sixteen Candles), Tamlyn Tomita (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Keone Young, and Julia Harriman (Camp Rock).
The Netflix release was produced by Tom Knott and Lisa M. Poole.
In partnership with Netflix, Tsuburaya Productions, and Industrial Light & Magic, Ultraman: Rising was written by Shannon Tindle and Marc Haimes, directed by Shannon Tindle, and co-directed by John Aoshima.
With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju.
Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while protecting the baby from forces bent on exploiting her for their own dark plans.
The voice cast includes Christopher Sean, Gedde Watanabe (Sixteen Candles), Tamlyn Tomita (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Keone Young, and Julia Harriman (Camp Rock).
The Netflix release was produced by Tom Knott and Lisa M. Poole.
- 5/16/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Netflix has debuted the full official trailer for the animated superhero offering ‘Ultraman: Rising.’
Based on the beloved Japanese character, Netflix’s ‘Ultraman’ follows baseball superstar Ken Sato as he returns to his home country of Japan to pick up the mantle of Earth-defending superhero Ultraman. He soon finds more than he bargained for when he’s forced to raise the offspring of his greatest foe. Ken must go on a heroic journey, balancing parenthood, his estranged father, and the relentless Kaiju Defense Force to rise beyond his ego and discover what it truly means to be ‘Ultraman.’
With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju. Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while...
Based on the beloved Japanese character, Netflix’s ‘Ultraman’ follows baseball superstar Ken Sato as he returns to his home country of Japan to pick up the mantle of Earth-defending superhero Ultraman. He soon finds more than he bargained for when he’s forced to raise the offspring of his greatest foe. Ken must go on a heroic journey, balancing parenthood, his estranged father, and the relentless Kaiju Defense Force to rise beyond his ego and discover what it truly means to be ‘Ultraman.’
With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju. Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while...
- 5/16/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The recent wave of live-action adaptations of popular series has caught up with many prominent anime and manga series like One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Naruto, Yu Yu Hakusho, etc. Fans are always hoping for their favorite anime and manga to get a live-action adaptation to experience their world more realistically.
Bleach Anime
However, Bleach fans might never be able to get this satisfaction. Bleach’s creator, Tite Kubo, once revealed that he doesn’t want Bleach to be adapted into a live-action series or movie because he drew the series specifically to be featured as a manga. He even went on to say that if Bleach’s live-action was possible, he wouldn’t have drawn the manga.
Despite this, Kubo’s magnum opus did receive a live-action adaptation movie in 2018, and it might not have been as successful as the One Piece live-action series, but it still got decent reception and reviews.
Bleach Anime
However, Bleach fans might never be able to get this satisfaction. Bleach’s creator, Tite Kubo, once revealed that he doesn’t want Bleach to be adapted into a live-action series or movie because he drew the series specifically to be featured as a manga. He even went on to say that if Bleach’s live-action was possible, he wouldn’t have drawn the manga.
Despite this, Kubo’s magnum opus did receive a live-action adaptation movie in 2018, and it might not have been as successful as the One Piece live-action series, but it still got decent reception and reviews.
- 5/16/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Radhika Apte (Sister Midnight), Naveen Andrews (The Dropout) and Ken Leung (Avatar: The Last Airbender) have signed on to star opposite the previously announced Sky Yang in Last Days, the next film from the Fast & Furious franchise’s Justin Lin.
Based on the Outside Magazine article The Last Days of John Allen Chau by journalist Alex Perry, this is the story of John Allen Chau, who believes he has been chosen to save the souls of the uncontacted tribe of North Sentinel Island. Designated as a protected site by the Indian government, John sets on a harrowing journey to proselytize the Sentinelese in his desperate search for identity, purpose, and belonging.
Written by Ben Ripley (Source Code), and marking Lin’s return to his indie roots, the film has just kicked off production in Thailand. In addition to directing, Lin is producing through his Perfect Storm Entertainment, overseen...
Based on the Outside Magazine article The Last Days of John Allen Chau by journalist Alex Perry, this is the story of John Allen Chau, who believes he has been chosen to save the souls of the uncontacted tribe of North Sentinel Island. Designated as a protected site by the Indian government, John sets on a harrowing journey to proselytize the Sentinelese in his desperate search for identity, purpose, and belonging.
Written by Ben Ripley (Source Code), and marking Lin’s return to his indie roots, the film has just kicked off production in Thailand. In addition to directing, Lin is producing through his Perfect Storm Entertainment, overseen...
- 5/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Avatar: The Last Airbender has some of the most vast and expressive means of power through the form of elemental bending. Users like Aang, Toph, Bumi, and many others portray exactly that. Toph in particular stands out more than others because of her unique usage of earthbending, making up for the limitation that she cannot see.
Toph Beifong as the Blind Bandit in Avatar: The Last Airbender | Credit: Nickelodeon
Abilities such as that of earthbending, sandbending, and metalbending help her become stronger than many of her opponents. That, alongside her charming wit and sass, make her a formidable opponent for the enemies that try to cross her. Her unique insight into various situations and her strong senses apart from that of sight make up for her inability to actually see. However, one of her most interesting abilities may not even be part of earthbending.
Toph’s ‘Sight’ Has Nothing to...
Toph Beifong as the Blind Bandit in Avatar: The Last Airbender | Credit: Nickelodeon
Abilities such as that of earthbending, sandbending, and metalbending help her become stronger than many of her opponents. That, alongside her charming wit and sass, make her a formidable opponent for the enemies that try to cross her. Her unique insight into various situations and her strong senses apart from that of sight make up for her inability to actually see. However, one of her most interesting abilities may not even be part of earthbending.
Toph’s ‘Sight’ Has Nothing to...
- 5/15/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Tuanh Dinh has joined Zealot, the award-winning trailer agency behind campaigns for Bridgerton, Hacks and Anatomy of a Fall, as the company’s new Head of Digital.
A strategic digital marketing executive with over 10 years’ experience, Dinh started her work at Zealot today. In her new role, her immediate focus will be fortifying Zealot’s creative offering, expanding the digital team and the company’s social capabilities, while helping to sustain Zealot’s reputation as one of Hollywood’s leading social advertising agencies.
Dinh reports to Zakary Chenoweth, the company’s VP of Digital and Design. She joins from Concept Arts, Inc., where as Director of Accounts, she helped architect and strengthen the company’s social and digital marketing team, working on such recent campaigns as Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour for Disney+, Top Gun: Maverick for Paramount, John Wick: Chapter 4 for Lionsgate, and Rebel Moon for Netflix.
A strategic digital marketing executive with over 10 years’ experience, Dinh started her work at Zealot today. In her new role, her immediate focus will be fortifying Zealot’s creative offering, expanding the digital team and the company’s social capabilities, while helping to sustain Zealot’s reputation as one of Hollywood’s leading social advertising agencies.
Dinh reports to Zakary Chenoweth, the company’s VP of Digital and Design. She joins from Concept Arts, Inc., where as Director of Accounts, she helped architect and strengthen the company’s social and digital marketing team, working on such recent campaigns as Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour for Disney+, Top Gun: Maverick for Paramount, John Wick: Chapter 4 for Lionsgate, and Rebel Moon for Netflix.
- 5/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Last year's WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes came as a surprise and stalled the release of most movies and TV shows that were at least co-produced in the US. Now that the strikes have ended and the studios have been given the green light to resume production, 2024 seems pretty overwhelming with the sheer number of shows that have joined the streaming services' libraries.
So if you're not sure where to start, we've got you covered. Keep your subscriptions up to date, folks, because below are the top 15 TV series of 2024 so far.
15 Must-See TV Series of 2024
1. Masters of the Air
Premiere date: January 26, 2024
Genre: War drama
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
Where to watch: Apple TV+
2. The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
Premiere date: March 1, 2024
Genre: Historical comedy
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
Where to watch: Apple TV+
3. Shōgun
Premiere date: February 27, 2024
Genre: Historical drama
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 99%
Where to watch: Hulu...
So if you're not sure where to start, we've got you covered. Keep your subscriptions up to date, folks, because below are the top 15 TV series of 2024 so far.
15 Must-See TV Series of 2024
1. Masters of the Air
Premiere date: January 26, 2024
Genre: War drama
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
Where to watch: Apple TV+
2. The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
Premiere date: March 1, 2024
Genre: Historical comedy
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
Where to watch: Apple TV+
3. Shōgun
Premiere date: February 27, 2024
Genre: Historical drama
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 99%
Where to watch: Hulu...
- 5/13/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Exclusive: A longtime passion project imagined by the late Steve McQueen has been revived.
Two decades after the iconic actor’s son Chad McQueen and family friend/Warner Bros exec Lance Sloan began development on the film Yucatan, Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer has been set as the screenwriter of the project that is now in early development at Netflix, we understand. Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey remain attached as producers under their Team Downey banner.
Both Netflix and Team Downey declined to comment.
McQueen’s vision involved a story about a renegade salvage expert’s search for Mayan treasure in the Yucatan Peninsula with him taking the lead. Details regarding where Dunnet-Alcocer will take the story are under wraps. Mexican writer Dunnet-Alcocer is working fresh with McQueen’s script, which was discovered years after his 1980 death as part of a collection of notebooks he left behind in a pair of trunks.
Two decades after the iconic actor’s son Chad McQueen and family friend/Warner Bros exec Lance Sloan began development on the film Yucatan, Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer has been set as the screenwriter of the project that is now in early development at Netflix, we understand. Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey remain attached as producers under their Team Downey banner.
Both Netflix and Team Downey declined to comment.
McQueen’s vision involved a story about a renegade salvage expert’s search for Mayan treasure in the Yucatan Peninsula with him taking the lead. Details regarding where Dunnet-Alcocer will take the story are under wraps. Mexican writer Dunnet-Alcocer is working fresh with McQueen’s script, which was discovered years after his 1980 death as part of a collection of notebooks he left behind in a pair of trunks.
- 5/10/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Among the countless anime in the streaming service's library, there aren't many shows that have managed to leave a lasting impression on viewers.
Let's take a look at six great anime series on Netflix that have been highly praised by critics.
6. Avatar: The Last Airbender
Number of seasons: 3
Premiere date: February 21, 2005
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%
We start our list with an absolute classic that should be seen by anyone interested in both animation and fantasy worlds inspired by cultures other than the European Middle Ages.
The story will tell of the nations divided by the four elements — water, earth, fire, and air — whose peace has been trampled by the imperial ambitions of the Fire Nation. As a result, the only one who can restore peace is the master of all four elements, the Avatar.
5. Dorohedoro
Number of seasons: 1 (+ 6 specials)
Premiere date: January 12, 2020
Genre: Dark Fantasy, Sci-Fi,...
Let's take a look at six great anime series on Netflix that have been highly praised by critics.
6. Avatar: The Last Airbender
Number of seasons: 3
Premiere date: February 21, 2005
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%
We start our list with an absolute classic that should be seen by anyone interested in both animation and fantasy worlds inspired by cultures other than the European Middle Ages.
The story will tell of the nations divided by the four elements — water, earth, fire, and air — whose peace has been trampled by the imperial ambitions of the Fire Nation. As a result, the only one who can restore peace is the master of all four elements, the Avatar.
5. Dorohedoro
Number of seasons: 1 (+ 6 specials)
Premiere date: January 12, 2020
Genre: Dark Fantasy, Sci-Fi,...
- 5/10/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Epic Games is always looking for new ways to collaborate with popular IPs like Marvel, Star Wars, and, most recently, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Fortnite is the go-to game to make a good and proper crossover and the reception to them proves so.
In a recent Q&a, the creator of The Binding of Isaac, Edmund McMillen, mentioned that Epic Games has reached out to him about a possible collaboration with the popular battle royale title. The logistics of this particular crossover will be tricky, but with the Epic Games title, every kind of popular franchise can make certain items for the game.
The Binding of Isaac Could Come to Fortnite Soon Fortnite may be working on a new collaboration.
After more than six years since its launch, Fortnite has become the best title for a collaboration; every type of brand and character already has a skin in the game.
In a recent Q&a, the creator of The Binding of Isaac, Edmund McMillen, mentioned that Epic Games has reached out to him about a possible collaboration with the popular battle royale title. The logistics of this particular crossover will be tricky, but with the Epic Games title, every kind of popular franchise can make certain items for the game.
The Binding of Isaac Could Come to Fortnite Soon Fortnite may be working on a new collaboration.
After more than six years since its launch, Fortnite has become the best title for a collaboration; every type of brand and character already has a skin in the game.
- 5/10/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
It’s official. Amazon has confirmed the casting of Maggie Q as star of the upcoming Renée Ballard Bosch spinoff series, which Deadline previously exclusively reported. We’re also getting a first look at Maggie Q and Titus Welliver in sneak peek photos of the Renée Ballard crossover episode in the Bosch: Legacy Season 3 finale. You can see above and below. Additionally, Jet Wilkinson has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of the Untitled Renee Ballard series for Prime Video. Wilkinson also will direct the Season 3 finale of Bosch: Legacy, a crossover which serves as the introduction of Maggie Q as Renée Ballard.
The Untitled Renée Ballard series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
The Untitled Renée Ballard series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
- 5/9/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Avatar: The Last Airbender is going to see a large influx of content as Paramount, under the banner of Avatar Studios, gears up to expand the universe to make it into an IP on par with Star Wars and Harry Potter. While the next entry in the franchise is going to be an adult Gaang film in 2025, the studio is also eyeing to release a third animated series in the franchise, one that will follow the Earth Avatar, who will take over as the bridge between the spirit and the mortal realm from their predecessor Korra.
Avatar Studios
The Legend of Korra, the sequel to The Last Airbender, was able to expand on the concepts that were introduced in the original animated series, and it is possible that the series that will follow the Earth Avatar will further expand what has been introduced in the world of Avatar. One theory...
Avatar Studios
The Legend of Korra, the sequel to The Last Airbender, was able to expand on the concepts that were introduced in the original animated series, and it is possible that the series that will follow the Earth Avatar will further expand what has been introduced in the world of Avatar. One theory...
- 5/9/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
James Gunn and Peter Safran have no doubt that they’ll have to push their boundaries if they are to harbor any hopes of making the DC Universe a success that can go on to challenge the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After the DC Extended Universe’s dismal run, there is a lot of pressure on this franchise to deliver.
No wonder that they are trying to get everything right. And one step in that direction is getting the cast right. For now, it seems like Iñaki Godoy might be perfect for one role in the new franchise.
A new Teen Titans film is on the horizon
James Gunn has a Teen Titans movie in the pipeline l Credit: Wikimedia Commons
As a part of the overhaul of the DC Extended Universe, James Gunn & Co. has come out with an outlay of movies to enthrall fans. As it turns out, 6 movies are in the pipeline currently,...
No wonder that they are trying to get everything right. And one step in that direction is getting the cast right. For now, it seems like Iñaki Godoy might be perfect for one role in the new franchise.
A new Teen Titans film is on the horizon
James Gunn has a Teen Titans movie in the pipeline l Credit: Wikimedia Commons
As a part of the overhaul of the DC Extended Universe, James Gunn & Co. has come out with an outlay of movies to enthrall fans. As it turns out, 6 movies are in the pipeline currently,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
One of the executive producers on Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender hinted at Toph's introduction in the upcoming Season 2.
Team Avatar is at the core of the series, but one of its key members has yet to appear on screen.
The character in question, a 12-year-old, blind, earthbending master, is first introduced in Book 2 of the original animated series. At this point, one can only assume the creatives in charge plan to stick to the source material, meaning her introduction should be right around the corner.
Read full article on The Direct.
Team Avatar is at the core of the series, but one of its key members has yet to appear on screen.
The character in question, a 12-year-old, blind, earthbending master, is first introduced in Book 2 of the original animated series. At this point, one can only assume the creatives in charge plan to stick to the source material, meaning her introduction should be right around the corner.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 5/8/2024
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
We recently shared rumors about a live-action ‘Teen Titans’ movie in the works, and they’ve now been confirmed.
Ana Nogueira, currently involved with ‘Supergirl: the Woman of Tomorrow,’ has been chosen to write the script. Production for the movie is expected to start in late 2025.
Recently, at the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ panel, Ian Ousley, known for his role as Sokka in the live-action adaptation, shared his interest in playing Gar Logan, also known as Beast Boy, in the Teen Titans series.
I am really a huge fan of Titans, so I would love to be Beast Boy, that’s like a dream role for me,” he shared. “So, maybe one day?!
He could find himself in the role sooner than anticipated, and given his commendable martial arts expertise, he could excel in it.
Ousley started practicing taekwondo at the age of 9, achieving a third-degree black belt in 2018 following five years of competing nationally.
Ana Nogueira, currently involved with ‘Supergirl: the Woman of Tomorrow,’ has been chosen to write the script. Production for the movie is expected to start in late 2025.
Recently, at the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ panel, Ian Ousley, known for his role as Sokka in the live-action adaptation, shared his interest in playing Gar Logan, also known as Beast Boy, in the Teen Titans series.
I am really a huge fan of Titans, so I would love to be Beast Boy, that’s like a dream role for me,” he shared. “So, maybe one day?!
He could find himself in the role sooner than anticipated, and given his commendable martial arts expertise, he could excel in it.
Ousley started practicing taekwondo at the age of 9, achieving a third-degree black belt in 2018 following five years of competing nationally.
- 5/7/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Recently we’ve reported on the rumors of how the live-action ‘Teen Titans’ movie is in development and those rumors were confirmed to be true with the writer already picked to write the movie.
Ana Nogueira, who is already working on ‘Supergirl: the Woman of Tomorrow’ was hired to pen the project. The movie is reportedly set to begin production in late 2025.
Recently, during the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ panel, Ian Ousley who portrays Sokka in the live-action rendition of the show expressed how he would like to portray one notable member of Teen Titans – Gar Logan aka Beast Boy.
I am really a huge fan of Titans, so I would love to be Beast Boy, that’s like a dream role for me,” he shared. “So, maybe one day?!
He might get an opportunity sooner than expected, and with his impressive martial arts background, he might prove to be excellent for the role.
Ana Nogueira, who is already working on ‘Supergirl: the Woman of Tomorrow’ was hired to pen the project. The movie is reportedly set to begin production in late 2025.
Recently, during the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ panel, Ian Ousley who portrays Sokka in the live-action rendition of the show expressed how he would like to portray one notable member of Teen Titans – Gar Logan aka Beast Boy.
I am really a huge fan of Titans, so I would love to be Beast Boy, that’s like a dream role for me,” he shared. “So, maybe one day?!
He might get an opportunity sooner than expected, and with his impressive martial arts background, he might prove to be excellent for the role.
- 5/7/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Avatar: The Last Airbender star Ian Ousley has recently revealed his desire to play Dcu’s Teen Titans role of Garfield Logan. The factory reset of DC Universe by James Gunn and Peter Safran has certainly opened doors for several actors to have their shot at DC Universe after the inception of Chapter 1, Gods and Monsters.
Beast Boy. Credit: DC Comics
In the near future, Gunn might look to use the popular series, Teen Titan, with an entirely new cast. But ahead of that, Ousley revealed that he has been keen on playing Beast Boy— one of the primary characters of the superpowered teen band. However, fans are not quite so sure as they find another actor better suited for the role.
Ian Ousley Wants to Play Dcu’s Teen Titan Role
Ian Ousley in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ian Ousley who recently found fame with his Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action portrayal of Sokka,...
Beast Boy. Credit: DC Comics
In the near future, Gunn might look to use the popular series, Teen Titan, with an entirely new cast. But ahead of that, Ousley revealed that he has been keen on playing Beast Boy— one of the primary characters of the superpowered teen band. However, fans are not quite so sure as they find another actor better suited for the role.
Ian Ousley Wants to Play Dcu’s Teen Titan Role
Ian Ousley in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ian Ousley who recently found fame with his Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action portrayal of Sokka,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Avatar: The Last Airbender is on its way to getting a hefty third helping after the show closed out with the second series, The Legend of Korra. The franchise is heading towards a revival, as Paramount is looking to develop a slew of projects set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. However, there might be a hiccup in the first entry that the series has had in over a decade.
Aang, Katara, Sokka and Momo in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender had a beloved cast that played the young heroes during their formative years and became synonymous with the show and its success. However, in an interview during Momocon, Michaela Jill Murphy, who voiced Toph under the name of Jessie Flower, revealed a piece of information that could leave a bad taste in the audience’s mouth, and perhaps hurt the film’s chances of wowing fans.
Aang, Katara, Sokka and Momo in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender had a beloved cast that played the young heroes during their formative years and became synonymous with the show and its success. However, in an interview during Momocon, Michaela Jill Murphy, who voiced Toph under the name of Jessie Flower, revealed a piece of information that could leave a bad taste in the audience’s mouth, and perhaps hurt the film’s chances of wowing fans.
- 5/5/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Here's a return no one saw coming: Aaron Stanford is appearing as the mutant Pyro in "Deadpool & Wolverine," reprising his role from "X2: X-Men United" and "X-Men: The Last Stand." It feels like the movie settling for whatever cameo it can secure since Pyro is very much a B-lister among the X-Men.
St. John Allerdyce (just John Allerdyce in the movies) has the mutant ability of pyrokinesis, or controlling fire (hence his adopted name of Pyro). However, it comes with a caveat. Unlike, say, Firebenders from "Avatar: The Last Airbender" or Colonel Roy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist, from "Fullmetal Alchemist", Pyro can't create fire. Hence, his comic costume has a dual hose flamethrower (with the tubes affixed to his wrist) to create the flames for him, which he can then manipulate.
Mr. Allerdyce is Australian (with the accent to show it), continuing the trend started in the reboot...
St. John Allerdyce (just John Allerdyce in the movies) has the mutant ability of pyrokinesis, or controlling fire (hence his adopted name of Pyro). However, it comes with a caveat. Unlike, say, Firebenders from "Avatar: The Last Airbender" or Colonel Roy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist, from "Fullmetal Alchemist", Pyro can't create fire. Hence, his comic costume has a dual hose flamethrower (with the tubes affixed to his wrist) to create the flames for him, which he can then manipulate.
Mr. Allerdyce is Australian (with the accent to show it), continuing the trend started in the reboot...
- 5/4/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Toph is one of the legendary characters of Avatar: The Last Airbender. No, seriously, name another character who is as unapologetic, sassy, and powerful as her. She invented a new type of bending while imprisoned in a metal cell. If that’s not greatness, you need to get your eyes checked.
If anyone knows Toph inside out, then it’s Jessie Flower, the voice actor for Toph in the Avatar animation. In an interview with her, Flower revealed her observations of the character and how easy it is to mess it up.
Jessie Flower’s Advice to Netflix for Toph
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action performed well in its first season, but a pivotal character has yet to be introduced in the series. Toph Beifong, one of the strongest benders of her generation, has yet to make her debut, and you bet when she does appear, it will...
If anyone knows Toph inside out, then it’s Jessie Flower, the voice actor for Toph in the Avatar animation. In an interview with her, Flower revealed her observations of the character and how easy it is to mess it up.
Jessie Flower’s Advice to Netflix for Toph
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action performed well in its first season, but a pivotal character has yet to be introduced in the series. Toph Beifong, one of the strongest benders of her generation, has yet to make her debut, and you bet when she does appear, it will...
- 5/4/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender will have to brace themselves for the major changes that will happen in the series as both executive producer and showrunner confirmed that there will be condensing and timeline jumps in the upcoming seasons.
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Based on the Nickelodeon animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender contains a multitude of storylines and subplots that may not be tackled in the live-action series due to limited episodes.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Seasons 2 And 3 May Skip Multiple Storylines
During Paleyfest 2024, executive producer Jabbar Raisani told The Direct that they will have to pack several stories into two seasons with the limited episodes they have.
Suggested“Everything was garbage”: Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is Apparently So Bad Fans Are Saying It Makes the M. Night Shyamalan Movie Look Better
“I think it’s a lot like season 1. There’s a...
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
Based on the Nickelodeon animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender contains a multitude of storylines and subplots that may not be tackled in the live-action series due to limited episodes.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Seasons 2 And 3 May Skip Multiple Storylines
During Paleyfest 2024, executive producer Jabbar Raisani told The Direct that they will have to pack several stories into two seasons with the limited episodes they have.
Suggested“Everything was garbage”: Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is Apparently So Bad Fans Are Saying It Makes the M. Night Shyamalan Movie Look Better
“I think it’s a lot like season 1. There’s a...
- 5/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
On February 22, 2024, the long-awaited live-action adaptation of the popular Avatar: The Last Airbender series finally premiered with the eight-episode first season. The series adapted the initial stories of the popular animated series. Regardless of the final result, most fans were actually eager to see what Netflix has done with the series. While there have been some lukewarm comments, the series was an overall success for Netflix, which resulted in a renewal for Seasons 2 and 3, which are currently being written to be produced at a later date; no release dates have been given as of the time of writing.
The original animated series’ seasons consisted of twenty 20-minute episodes, so you can imagine how there was a lot more space to explore and evolve the story. Netflix’s live-action adaptation had “only” eight 1-hour episodes, which is significantly less time to evolve the story, so some cuts had to be made...
The original animated series’ seasons consisted of twenty 20-minute episodes, so you can imagine how there was a lot more space to explore and evolve the story. Netflix’s live-action adaptation had “only” eight 1-hour episodes, which is significantly less time to evolve the story, so some cuts had to be made...
- 5/3/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Avatar: The Last Airbender animation was a groundbreaking series that has stayed relevant for almost two decades. Netflix’s Avatar live-action series attempts to revamp the animation with cast members who portray the characters in every respect possible.
In fact, the series also contains several original scenes, created to bridge the gaps in the animation. One such scene between the Aang and Avatar Roku has drawn attention due to its grave sense of foreboding.
Why did Avatar Roku Warn Aang Against Painful Consequences? Roku talking to Aang | Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender
In season 1, episode 5 of Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action, Aang enters the Spirit Realm and asks Roku for help. Aang, who was raised by the air nomads, has a completely non-violent outlook on life. In his journey, he is perplexed about how to defeat Ozai once he faces the Fire Lord because Aang is least interested in killing,...
In fact, the series also contains several original scenes, created to bridge the gaps in the animation. One such scene between the Aang and Avatar Roku has drawn attention due to its grave sense of foreboding.
Why did Avatar Roku Warn Aang Against Painful Consequences? Roku talking to Aang | Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender
In season 1, episode 5 of Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action, Aang enters the Spirit Realm and asks Roku for help. Aang, who was raised by the air nomads, has a completely non-violent outlook on life. In his journey, he is perplexed about how to defeat Ozai once he faces the Fire Lord because Aang is least interested in killing,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Netflix has had a good streak with the recent releases of live-action adaptations, which include series like One Piece Live-Action and Avatar: The Last Airbender. The excellent reviews and retention from fans prompted Netflix to announce the second season of both series just after the first season premiered.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
While there is no immediate news about One Piece Live-Action, Avatar: The Last Airbender has gotten a major update recently. The executive producer of the series, Jabbar Raisani, has revealed some interesting facts about the upcoming seasons of Avatar: The Last Airbender that have received mixed reactions from the fans of the original series.
Raisani has stated that the second and third seasons of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender might witness some condensing within the plot, just like it did with season 1. Some fans have pointed out that this may be a bad idea as...
Avatar: The Last Airbender
While there is no immediate news about One Piece Live-Action, Avatar: The Last Airbender has gotten a major update recently. The executive producer of the series, Jabbar Raisani, has revealed some interesting facts about the upcoming seasons of Avatar: The Last Airbender that have received mixed reactions from the fans of the original series.
Raisani has stated that the second and third seasons of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender might witness some condensing within the plot, just like it did with season 1. Some fans have pointed out that this may be a bad idea as...
- 5/3/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
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