At a fan event on Saturday, Netflix provided viewers early views at some planned and future productions, including “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “One Piece,” and the third season of “Bridgerton.”
The event, dubbed “Tudum,” was live-streamed from So Paulo, Brazil, and featured celebrities such as Kevin Hart, Chris Hemsworth, Arnold Schwarzenegger, John Boyega, and Gal Gadot.
The streaming service announced the addition of Linda Hamilton to the “Stranger Things” season 5 cast, a third “Extraction” film, and more of the “Squid Game” season two cast, which includes Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-guen. They will appear alongside returning cast members Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo.
Lily Collins also hinted at the fourth season of “Emily in Paris,” which she says would take her ex-pat to Rome.
The Last Airbender Stars
The live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series is one of the most anticipated of the bunch. It stars Gordon Cormier as Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sokka, and Dallas Liu as Zuko, all of whom are seen for the first time in their character costumes.
Another famous series was “One Piece,” a live-action pirate adventure based on the popular manga that has been completed and is set to broadcast on Aug. 31.
However, particular release dates for many are still unknown while the Hollywood Writers’ Strike continues and there is question over whether actors would join the picket lines after their SAG-AFTRA contract expires on June 30.
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (or AMPTP) represents Netflix as one of the studios dealing with the major guilds on matters such as residuals, minimum pay, and the usage of artificial intelligence.
The Last Airbender Animated TV Series
“The Last Airbender” is an animated television series that aired from 2005 to 2008. Created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the show is also known as “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Set in a world where certain individuals have the ability to manipulate the elements of air, water, earth, and fire, the series follows the adventures of Aang, the last surviving Airbender and the Avatar.
The Avatar is a figure who possesses the ability to master all four elements and is responsible for maintaining balance in the world. Aang, accompanied by his friends Katara and Sokka, embarks on a journey to master each element and defeat the oppressive Fire Nation, which seeks to conquer the other nations.
Throughout the series, Aang encounters various challenges, battles, and personal growth as he strives to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar. Along the way, he learns from wise mentors, confronts his fears, and forges new alliances. The show blends elements of action, adventure, humor, and deep character development to create a compelling narrative.
“The Last Airbender” received critical acclaim for its storytelling, character development, and exploration of themes such as war, friendship, and the pursuit of peace. It garnered a dedicated fan base and continues to be celebrated as one of the greatest animated series of all time.
It’s important to note that a live-action film adaptation of “The Last Airbender” was released in 2010, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. However, the film was met with negative reviews and criticism for its poor adaptation of the source material and received backlash from fans of the animated series. The film’s reception stands in stark contrast to the widespread acclaim enjoyed by the original animated series.
