jameson (ST) Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 The Wall Street Journal has a small story on the new Avatar sequel mini-series complete with a picture of the titular character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin OOC Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Known about it since last August.should be pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Probably since last July 28th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin OOC Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Eh I really remember it when Richard Epcar talked about it at the Con.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 According to this there will be a Legend of Korra panel/discussion at Comic Con this year. I also found out that back in March it was announced that the episode order had been expanded from 12 to 26 episodes. Not sure if this series is still planning to be a "one shot" but now at least we're looking at about 8 hours as opposed to about 4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Legend of Korra Teaser Trailer - Comic Con 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin OOC Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I admit it looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I am very, very excited for it. But then again, I love the old series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 First series was great. Truly an example of the art form to hold up and say "this is how it should be done". It told stories with some real weight behind them without ever pandering, and managed a real epic finale that beats out many big budget action flicks. Here's hoping this new series lives up to the standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I like the premise, or what we know of it.Anti-bender sentiment...a unified Republic City...Now this is a great setting for an RPG set in that world. The growing tide of resentment towards element-benders gives some reasons for PC's not to choose to be one. That, and access to higher-tech means that bending isn't quite as overwhelming an advantage as it was before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 The Anti-bender "Equalists" apparently use Chi-blocking/Atemi similar to (or identical to) that used by Ty Lee in the original series. I'm not sure I would agree that bending was an "overwhelming advantage" though, as there were plenty of skill-based PCs in the original series who held their own against the benders. Mei, Ty Lee, Sokka, Jet, even Zuko proved that he was very very capable without his fire bending when in the guise of the Blue Spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 But in game terms, bending is a pretty significant advantage.It's not as bad as magic, since it's more focused in its influence, but it's still pretty potent.Anyway, it adds a sense of drama to the world, which is good for telling stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Yar.A few interesting tidbits coming out of comic con this year:• Republic City was founded by Aang and Zuko after the war.• The series will feature the characters of two brothers one of whom is a Fire Bender, the other and Earth Bender.• Tenzin, Aang and Katara's 3rd child (son), was the only Air bender of the 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Assuming bending is hereditary in any way...which we don't...The fire and earth bender brothers could have had a fire bender and earth bender parent. Previous to Aang's peace, that would have been all but impossible of course.Aang and Katara might have had other types of benders for other kids...only one is an airbender though. Equally possible is that the other two kids aren't any kind of bender at all. It's hard to say if Aang's status as avatar has any effect on his kids.Though we can assume Tenzin must be really good at airbending if the current avatar is seeking him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Well since Aang is dead Tenzin may well be the "last airbender" and thus the only person for Korra to learn from. I really hope that they address this issue since technically the balance of he world can't be restored until the airbenders are of the the threatened species list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 True! If bending is hereditary, then Aang must have had a hell of a bachelors party before getting married! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Maybe it was an "open" marriage? "But Katara, I have to repopulate the Air Nomads, nobody else can do it!""Bullshit buster, you're sleeping on the couch tonight." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargaizer Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Zuko & Azula's father was a bender but mother wasn't (to the best of our knowledge).Katara & Sokka's mother and father were both non-benders and they had one uber bender and one non. (but their maternal grandfather was a bender)Neither of Toph's parents were benders either.Haru's father was a bender but not his mother.Nowhere do we hear about two benders getting together, much less their children. It seems that it's more common for a bender and non-bender to get together.Although, the most gifted water and earthbenders on the show were both from two non-benders.In short, it's a crapshoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 More bits of tid:• After the war, Toph travelled extensively to teach Metalbending. Metalbending is commonly used to subdue criminals by the United Republic police, who are led by Toph's daughter.• The poster on the right shows two brothers, Mako (named in honor of actor Mako who voiced Iroh for Seasons 1 and 2 before his death) and Bolin. Mako is a Firebender while Bolin is an Earthbender.• Korra has a female Polar Bear Dog named Naga. Other pets include Pabbo, a Fire Ferret belonging to Bolin.• Some production information: The series will be divided into two "seasons", the first containing twelve episodes and the second containing fourteen. The music will be jazz-style Chinese music from the 1920's.source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Also, the mask in the center at the top is worn by the main antagonist, the leader of the anti-bender movement!SCOOPED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Oh noes! His name is Oman, and that's about all we know at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin OOC Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 sounds like this is gonna be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Bolin, one of Korra's friends, has a fire ferret pet named Pabbo.And here's some concept art of the new "Team Avatar" In Republic City a new sport Pro-Bending is played with teams of 3, each using a different bending style (Fire, Earth, and Water usually). Korra, Mako, and Bolin have a team that competes in an arena like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 lol...isn't it a bit unfair for the Avatar to compete in that? She's like three benders in one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Only if she actually uses multiple bending forms. If she stuck to just water or just air I'm sure it would be fine. Mako and Bolin are Fire and Earth benders respectively, so I would guess that Korra Waterbends for these matches.I could be wrong though. I guess we'll find out next summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Aang's son Tenzin and his family. Tenzin will be voiced by J. Jonah Jameson ... err, I mean, J.K. Simmons.Toph's daughter Chief Bei Fong of the Republic City Police. The Police force use metalbending to apprehend and secure criminals.The Equalist movement's leader's name has been changed to Amon (instead of Oman). He apparently always wears that mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Fuck yeah! Less than a month away! http://www.toplessrobot.com/2012/03/korras_legend_begins_at_11am_on_april_14th.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargaizer Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Anybody watching this and liking it as much as I am. I have to say, I was seriously craving some new Avatar. Amon is a mystery, as the spirit bending, anti-bending leader. That darn giant lion turtle, apparently he'll teach anybody to spirit bend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 I'm enjoying it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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