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Filming began in March 2009 in [[Greenland]]. After two weeks, the cast and crew moved to [[Reading, Pennsylvania]] to commence filming at a [[Pagoda]] on April 2.<ref>{{cite news|author=George Hatza|title='Sixth Sense' director shooting new movie in Reading beginning Thursday; Pagoda to get a close-up|work=[[Reading Eagle]]|date= April 1, 2009|url=http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=131944|accessdate= April 1, 2009}}</ref> |
Filming began in March 2009 in [[Greenland]]. After two weeks, the cast and crew moved to [[Reading, Pennsylvania]] to commence filming at a [[Pagoda]] on April 2.<ref>{{cite news|author=George Hatza|title='Sixth Sense' director shooting new movie in Reading beginning Thursday; Pagoda to get a close-up|work=[[Reading Eagle]]|date= April 1, 2009|url=http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=131944|accessdate= April 1, 2009}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:03, 3 April 2009
| The Last Airbender | |
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| Directed by | M. Night Shyamalan |
| Written by | M. Night Shyamalan Story: Michael Dante DiMartino Bryan Konietzko |
| Produced by | Frank Marshall Kathleen Kennedy Sam Mercer Scott Aversano |
| Starring | Noah Ringer Jackson Rathbone Nicola Peltz Dev Patel |
| Cinematography | Andrew Lesnie |
| Music by | James Newton Howard |
Production companies | |
Release date | July 2, 2010 (United States) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | See below[1] |
The Last Airbender is an upcoming 2010 fantasy film based on the first season of the animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender and is planned to be the first film in the The Last Airbender trilogy. The series, created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, was adapted by M. Night Shyamalan, who directs and produces the film along with Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Sam Mercer and Scott Aversano. It will be released on July 2, 2010.
The film stars Noah Ringer as Aang, a reluctant hero who would prefer adventure over his job as the Avatar and making friends over fighting the Fire Nation. Aang, and his friends Katara and Sokka journey to the North Pole to find a Waterbending master to teach Aang and Katara. Fire Lord Ozai, the current Fire Lord of the Fire Nation, is waging a seemingly endless war against the Earth Kingdom, the Water Tribes, and the already vanquished Air Nomads. The film also stars Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel, Aasif Mandvi, Shaun Toub, Cliff Curtis and Keong Sim.
Premise
In The Last Airbender, the Fire Nation is at war with three other nations. Aang (Noah Ringer) is the last of the Airbenders and an Avatar, who can manipulate elements and unite the nations. Aang embarks on a journey with the Waterbender Katara (Nicola Peltz) and her brother Sokka to restore balance in the world.[1]
Cast
- Noah Ringer as Aang. Ringer was trained in karate.[2]
- Jackson Rathbone as Sokka.[2]
- Nicola Peltz as Katara.[2]
- Dev Patel as Prince Zuko. Patel replaced Jesse McCartney, whose tour dates conflicted with a boot camp scheduled for the cast to train in martial arts.[3]
- Aasif Mandvi will play Commander Zhao.[4]
- Shaun Toub will play Uncle Iroh.[4]
- Cliff Curtis will play Fire Lord Ozai.[4]
- Keong Sim as an Earthbender.[4]
The casting of white actors triggered negative fan reaction marked by accusations of racism, a letter-writing campaign, and a protest outside of a Philadelphia casting call for movie extras.[5] Rathbone dismissed the complaints, saying "I think it's one of those things where I pull my hair up, shave the sides, and I definitely need a tan. It's one of those things where, hopefully, the audience will suspend disbelief a little bit."[6]
Production
On January 8, 2007, Paramount Pictures' MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies announced that they had signed M. Night Shyamalan to write, direct and produce a trilogy of live-action films based on the series; the first of these films will encompass the main characters' adventures in Book One. The film was in a dispute with James Cameron's film Avatar regarding title ownership,[7] which resulted in the film being titled The Last Airbender.[8]
According to an interview with the co-creators in SFX Magazine, Shyamalan came across Avatar when his daughter wanted to be Katara for Halloween. Intrigued, Shyamalan researched and watched the series with his family. "Watching Avatar has become a family event in my house ... so we are looking forward to how the story develops in season three," said Shyamalan. "Once I saw the amazing world that Mike and Bryan created, I knew it would make a great feature film."[9] He added he was attracted to the spiritual and martial arts influences on the show.[10]
Avatar co-creators Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko voiced their opinion within an interview regarding M. Night Shyamalan writing, directing and producing the film. The two displayed much enthusiasm over Shyamalan's decision for the adaptation, stating that they admire his work and, in turn, he respects their material.[11] M. Night Shyamalan said he will write the second film while preparing to shoot the first.[12]
Filming began in March 2009 in Greenland. After two weeks, the cast and crew moved to Reading, Pennsylvania to commence filming at a Pagoda on April 2.[13]
Notes
References
- ^ a b Fernandez, Jay A. (March 15, 2009). "Four more land 'Airbender' roles". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 3, 2009.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ a b c Nicole Sperling (December 10, 2008). "Shyamalan lines up his cast for 'The Last Airbender'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 10, 2008.
- ^ Michael Fleming (February 1, 2009). "Shyamalan cast floats on 'Air'". Variety. Retrieved February 1, 2009.
- ^ a b c d "More are cast in M. Night Shyamalan's Last Airbender". Sci Fi Wire. March 13, 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2009.
- ^ Naomi Tarlow (December 29, 2008). "Protesters oppose "whitewashing" in new Shyamalan film". Daily Pennsylvanian. Retrieved December 29, 2008.
- ^ Larry Carroll (January 15, 2009). "'Twilight' Star Jackson Rathbone Hopes To 'Show His Range' In 'Last Airbender'". MTV. Retrieved January 16, 2009.
- ^ Pamela McClintock (January 8, 2007). "Shyamalan's 'Avatar' also to bigscreen". Variety. Retrieved January 9, 2007.
- ^ Stephenson, Hunter (April 15, 2008). "M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender Gets Release Date, Director Update, "Avatar" Dropped From Title". /FILM. Retrieved June 29, 2008.
- ^ ""Nickelodeon's Avatar Returns to Restore Peace to The Four Corners of the World and Prepares to Face Off With the Fire Nation Once and for All". January 2009.
- ^ Mike Szymanski (October 7, 2008). "Shyamalan Unveils Airbender Secrets". Sci Fi Wire. Retrieved October 7, 2008.
- ^ Mike Szymanski (March 17, 2007). "Avatar Creators Praise Night". Sci Fi Wire. Retrieved March 17, 2006.
- ^ Larry Carroll (November 5, 2008). "Shyamalan Eager To Transform Image With 'Last Airbender' Franchise". MTV Movies Blog. Retrieved November 5, 2008.
- ^ George Hatza (April 1, 2009). "'Sixth Sense' director shooting new movie in Reading beginning Thursday; Pagoda to get a close-up". Reading Eagle. Retrieved April 1, 2009.
External links
| The Last Airbender (The Legend of Aang) |
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| The Legend of Korra |
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