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'''''Avatar: Legend of Korra''''' is an see i can change anything upcoming [[Television in the United States|American]] [[Cartoon series|animated]] [[television series|television mini-series]] that is expected to air on [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] in 2011.<ref name="date" /> The mini-series is a sequel to ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'', which aired on the same network from 2005 to 2008, and is slated to run for 12 episodes.<ref name="numepisodes">{{cite interview |last=Zuckerman |first=Jeremy |subjectlink=Jeremy Zuckerman |last2=Wynn |first2=Benjamin |interviewer=Matt Patches |title=Exclusive: Airbender Composer Duo Track Team Talk Korra and More |url=http://www.ugo.com/tv/the-legend-of-korra-music-update |program=UGO Entertainment |date=August 5, 2010 |accessdate=September 5, 2010 |quote=The cool thing is that it's going to be twelve episodes...}}</ref> It will take place in the same [[fictional universe]] as the original show: an [[Asia]]n-influenced world where people have the supernatural ability to manipulate either water, earth, fire, or air, depending on what nation they are from. In this world, there is one person known as the [[Avatar (Hinduism)|Avatar]], who maintains balance between the four nations and is the only person who can bend all four elements. Korra, the hotheaded independent [[protagonist]] of the series, is the next reincarnation of the Avatar after [[Aang]] from the original series.<ref name=interview>{{cite web|last=John |first=Christopher|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/07/21/legend-of-korra-the-creators-of-avatar-the-last-airbender-on-the-new-spinoff/ |title='Legend of Korra': The 'Avatar' Creators on the New Spinoff&nbsp;—Speakeasy&nbsp;— WSJ |publisher=Blogs.wsj.com |date=2010-07-19 |accessdate=2010-07-23}}</ref> Set at least 70 years after the defeat of Firelord Ozai and Princess Azula in the series finale of the original show, creators [[Michael Dante DiMartino]] and [[Bryan Konietzko]]<ref name="ToonZone">{{cite web |url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/33286/nickelodeon-studios-staffing-up-for-new-avatar-the-last-airbender-project |title=Nickelodeon Studios Staffing Up for New "Avatar the Last Airbender" Project |last1=Liu |first1=Ed |date=April 19, 2010 |accessdate=September 5, 2010 |publisher=Toon Zone LLC}}</ref> plan to follow Korra as she learns Airbending while facing an anti-bender revolution.<ref name="interview" />
'''''Avatar: Legend of Korra''''' is an upcoming [[Television in the United States|American]] [[Cartoon series|animated]] [[television series|television mini-series]] that is expected to air on [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] in 2011.<ref name="date" /> The mini-series is a sequel to ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'', which aired on the same network from 2005 to 2008, and is slated to run for 12 episodes.<ref name="numepisodes">{{cite interview |last=Zuckerman |first=Jeremy |subjectlink=Jeremy Zuckerman |last2=Wynn |first2=Benjamin |interviewer=Matt Patches |title=Exclusive: Airbender Composer Duo Track Team Talk Korra and More |url=http://www.ugo.com/tv/the-legend-of-korra-music-update |program=UGO Entertainment |date=August 5, 2010 |accessdate=September 5, 2010 |quote=The cool thing is that it's going to be twelve episodes...}}</ref> It will take place in the same [[fictional universe]] as the original show: an [[Asia]]n-influenced world where people have the supernatural ability to manipulate either water, earth, fire, or air, depending on what nation they are from. In this world, there is one person known as the [[Avatar (Hinduism)|Avatar]], who maintains balance between the four nations and is the only person who can bend all four elements. Korra, the hotheaded independent [[protagonist]] of the series, is the next reincarnation of the Avatar after [[Aang]] from the original series.<ref name=interview>{{cite web|last=John |first=Christopher|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/07/21/legend-of-korra-the-creators-of-avatar-the-last-airbender-on-the-new-spinoff/ |title='Legend of Korra': The 'Avatar' Creators on the New Spinoff&nbsp;—Speakeasy&nbsp;— WSJ |publisher=Blogs.wsj.com |date=2010-07-19 |accessdate=2010-07-23}}</ref> Set at least 70 years after the defeat of Firelord Ozai and Princess Azula in the series finale of the original show, creators [[Michael Dante DiMartino]] and [[Bryan Konietzko]]<ref name="ToonZone">{{cite web |url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/33286/nickelodeon-studios-staffing-up-for-new-avatar-the-last-airbender-project |title=Nickelodeon Studios Staffing Up for New "Avatar the Last Airbender" Project |last1=Liu |first1=Ed |date=April 19, 2010 |accessdate=September 5, 2010 |publisher=Toon Zone LLC}}</ref> plan to follow Korra as she learns Airbending while facing an anti-bender revolution.<ref name="interview" />


==Series overview==
==Series overview==

Revision as of 02:44, 3 December 2010

The Legend of Korra
File:Avatar-legend-of-korra.png
A test photo released after the announcement of the series showing Korra overlooking Republic City.
GenreAdventure
Fantasy
Created byMichael Dante DiMartino
Bryan Konietzko
Written byMichael Dante DiMartino
Bryan Konietzko
ComposerJeremy Zuckerman
Country of originTemplate:TVUS
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes12 (planned)
Production
Production companiesNickelodeon Productions
Nickelodeon Animation Studios
Original release
NetworkNickelodeon

Avatar: Legend of Korra is an upcoming American animated television mini-series that is expected to air on Nickelodeon in 2011.[1] The mini-series is a sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender, which aired on the same network from 2005 to 2008, and is slated to run for 12 episodes.[2] It will take place in the same fictional universe as the original show: an Asian-influenced world where people have the supernatural ability to manipulate either water, earth, fire, or air, depending on what nation they are from. In this world, there is one person known as the Avatar, who maintains balance between the four nations and is the only person who can bend all four elements. Korra, the hotheaded independent protagonist of the series, is the next reincarnation of the Avatar after Aang from the original series.[3] Set at least 70 years after the defeat of Firelord Ozai and Princess Azula in the series finale of the original show, creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko[4] plan to follow Korra as she learns Airbending while facing an anti-bender revolution.[3]

Series overview

Korra is a female Waterbender native to the Southern Water Tribe, as Water succeeds Air in the Avatar Cycle. Korra has already mastered Waterbending, Earthbending, and Firebending, but has yet to master Airbending. She will learn Airbending from Aang and Katara's son, Tenzin, an Airbending Master. Unlike the previous series, Avatar: The Legend of Korra is rooted in only one place. This location is Republic City, a place where people of all nations, benders and non-benders, live together. The city is ridden with crime and is rattled by an anti-bender revolt, which serve as challenges for the characters in the show.[3]

Plot

The series will focus on Korra, a teenage female protagonist from the Southern Water Tribe and the current incarnation of the Avatar, who, according to the president of Nickelodeon, will be "hotheaded, independent, and ready to take on the world."[1] She has already mastered the elements of Water, Earth, and Fire, but needs to master Air.[3] The character was partly inspired by Avatar Kyoshi of the original series, whom the creators say was very popular among fans. In order to avoid repetition of Aang's adventures, the creators wanted to root the show in one place, called Republic City. A concept drawing of the city, released with the announcement of the series, shows the city's design as inspired by Shanghai in the 1920s and 1930s, Hong Kong, Manhattan, and Vancouver. In the show, Korra will have to learn Airbending from master Tenzin, son of Avatar Aang and Katara, and contend with an anti-bender revolution taking place in the city.[3]

Production

It was announced at the annual Comic-Con in San Diego on July 22, 2010 that a series based on Avatar: The Last Airbender is currently in development at Nickelodeon and due for release sometime in November 2011.[1][5] It will involve Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the creators and producers of the original series.[4] Tentatively titled Avatar: Legend of Korra, it is intended to be a twelve-episode[2] mini series that takes place in the same fictional universe as the original show,[1] except seventy five years later.[6]

The creators explained that the mini-series will not target a different demographic than Avatar: The Last Airbender,[3] nor cover more mature topics.[7] Furthermore, there will be some "cheesy teen romance" for the main character, Korra. The creators also confirmed that they will personally write all of the episodes, explaining that, as a mini-series, filler episodes will be omitted, allowing for a "really tight" and "cool" story.[7] Joaquim Dos Santos and Ryuki Hung, who worked on the animation and design of the original series, will also be involved in this show, as well as storyboarder Ian Graham. Furthermore, Jeremy Zuckerman, who composed the soundtrack for the original series as part of The Track Team, will also be returning to score Legend of Korra.[8]

Dante Basco, voice actor of Prince Zuko in the first series has confirmed his return to the series. [9] He has confirmed via Twitter that he is voicing a different character than Zuko, but that character is related to Zuko in some way. [10] Basco also confirmed that one of the episodes is currently titled "Skeleton In The Closet." [11]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Nickelodeon Sets 'Last Airbender' Spinoff For 2011". USA Today. Gannett Company, Inc. Associated. July 21, 2010. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Zuckerman, Jeremy; Wynn, Benjamin (August 5, 2010). "Exclusive: Airbender Composer Duo Track Team Talk Korra and More" (Interview). Interviewed by Matt Patches. Retrieved September 5, 2010. The cool thing is that it's going to be twelve episodes... {{cite interview}}: Unknown parameter |program= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |subjectlink= ignored (|subject-link= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e f John, Christopher (2010-07-19). "'Legend of Korra': The 'Avatar' Creators on the New Spinoff —Speakeasy — WSJ". Blogs.wsj.com. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
  4. ^ a b Liu, Ed (April 19, 2010). "Nickelodeon Studios Staffing Up for New "Avatar the Last Airbender" Project". Toon Zone LLC. Retrieved September 5, 2010.
  5. ^ Rothing first1=Hilary (July 8, 2010). "Avatar: Legend of Korra Details at Comic-Con?". UGO Entertainment. Retrieved September 5, 2010. {{cite web}}: Missing pipe in: |last1= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Animation News Discussion Cartoon Community - toonzone news". Toonzone.net. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  7. ^ a b Fitzpatrick, Kevin (2010-07-26). "Comic-Con 2010: The Legend of Korra Interview". UGO.com. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  8. ^ Patches, Matt (2010-07-22). "Airbender Composer Zuckerman Confirmed for Legend of Korra". UGO.com. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  9. ^ "Dante Baso returns". Retrieved 22 November 2010.
  10. ^ "Dante playing character similar to Zuko". Dante Basco in Twitter. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
  11. ^ "Basco releases episode title". Dante Basco in Twitter. Retrieved 22 November 2010.

External links

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