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As for the theme, I don't understand why it matters so much. Mike and Brian had to use some kind of theme or come up with one on their own. It can be hard to create your own theme and be consistent with it. It was probably just easier to use an Asian theme. However, they clearly did not make all of the characters on the show resemble Asian people. So the point being, it doesn't matter what the theme is. There is obviously ethnic diversity in the Avatar world, and it should remain through out the movies, as should the Asian theme.
Since people seem SO interested in this topic I think I should mention that they agency doing auditions is accepting auditions from every race.
EditL I sent the casting info via Private Message.
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dont forget the caucasian rednecks in the swamp, and they were definity some rednecks!! |
Okay...this whole race thing is getting...yeah. But really. As the show is ANIME, everybody is asian-based. The changes in eye color are not an indication of race. Neither is the size of the eye, that is simply for characterization (to make Aang and Ty Lee more innocent, childish).
Someone mentioned that the city of Ba Sing Se looked caucasian. Assuming that they meant that the PEOPLE of the city looked caucasian, I would have to disagree. Just take a look at the Dai Li.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/55/City_of_Walls_and_Secrets-_Dai_Lee.JPG
And Aang is unmistakably asian. Take a look at this picture of him as a baby.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Aang-baby.jpg
Caucasian? I think not. And look at the rest of the airbenders.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b5/AN_Monks_5.png
Also, I think everyone is forgetting that the movie is BASED ON the tv show, not an exact replication. People keep mentioning Jonathan Nyugen and Aang's age difference, but in the movie, Aang could be a 16 year old boy. I am guessing that they will play up the romance with Katara in the movie, after all, it is Hollywood, and casting a goofy 12-year old would be pretty strange if Katara is about 15. Remember, the show is ANIMATED. Real life is very different, and the rules change.
The Avatar tv show is a great show, but in translating it into a movie, a lot of its elements will most likely be lost, or adjusted. There will probably be less silly moments, and the movie will probably be more serious. I am expecting an action-packed movie, not a comedy.
Noooooo! Please reread my posts. I said the city of Omashu looked Caucasian not Ba Sing Se, and yes I did mean the people.
As far as what Mike and Brian said thats fine. It still does not dispute what I have said, so by that, I am not arguing with the facts. I understand that they preferred to use the Asian culture theme over others. For me thats not the debate. The debate is the people. They are all clearly a mix of different ethnicities. It really seems to vary from person to person, but I thought it looked the most obvious between Omashu and Ba Sing Se. Just go back and check out the population and the way they look. I'm not saying that everyone in either city is all one race, but there is definitely a variety.
And by the way, you both seem agitated and kind of condescending. You guys can relax. I do not wish to get hostile over Avatar.
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Okay...this whole race thing is getting...yeah. But really. As the show is ANIME, everybody is asian-based. The changes in eye color are not an indication of race. Neither is the size of the eye, that is simply for characterization (to make Aang and Ty Lee more innocent, childish). Someone mentioned that the city of Ba Sing Se looked caucasian. Assuming that they meant that the PEOPLE of the city looked caucasian, I would have to disagree. Just take a look at the Dai Li. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/55/City_of_Walls_and_Secrets-_Dai_Lee.JPG And Aang is unmistakably asian. Take a look at this picture of him as a baby. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Aang-baby.jpg Caucasian? I think not. And look at the rest of the airbenders. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b5/AN_Monks_5.png Also, I think everyone is forgetting that the movie is BASED ON the tv show, not an exact replication. People keep mentioning Jonathan Nyugen and Aang's age difference, but in the movie, Aang could be a 16 year old boy. I am guessing that they will play up the romance with Katara in the movie, after all, it is Hollywood, and casting a goofy 12-year old would be pretty strange if Katara is about 15. Remember, the show is ANIMATED. Real life is very different, and the rules change. The Avatar tv show is a great show, but in translating it into a movie, a lot of its elements will most likely be lost, or adjusted. There will probably be less silly moments, and the movie will probably be more serious. I am expecting an action-packed movie, not a comedy. |
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...in America! |
| superSokka wrote: |
Noooooo! Please reread my posts. I said the city of Omashu looked Caucasian not Ba Sing Se, and yes I did mean the people. As far as what Mike and Brian said thats fine. It still does not dispute what I have said, so by that, I am not arguing with the facts. I understand that they preferred to use the Asian culture theme over others. For me thats not the debate. The debate is the people. They are all clearly a mix of different ethnicities. It really seems to vary from person to person, but I thought it looked the most obvious between Omashu and Ba Sing Se. Just go back and check out the population and the way they look. I'm not saying that everyone in either city is all one race, but there is definitely a variety. And by the way, you both seem agitated and kind of condescending. You guys can relax. I do not wish to get hostile over Avatar. |
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| ok...supersokka sorry for sounding so mean, i don't know i guess i was in a pushy mood. But I agree that these posts are losing their fun. But we are all avid avatar fans here, so we have that in common! And I guess I will just wait and see for the movie, I'm sure it will be spectacular. |
As far as the movie goes I am very excited! Dr Avatar did say that they are excepting interviews from all ethnicities so who knows what we'll end up with. What ever it is I just hope it's done well with whom ever they pick for the roles.
