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ATLA Live Action Film: ** Gran Gran & Yue Casting** UPDATED 04/05/2009**

Will you see the teaser trailer?

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    iron-fence

    [2721]Aug 14, 2009
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    is it just me or does tis movie look really, really, REALLY bad? I mean the promo was him alone in a temple by himself with no appa or gaang with like one billion ships surrounding him, how i the hell would that fit in? I too miss the days of fighting on the bumi vs toph thread and the shipping threads, those were so much fun. on topp of this why cant i post in chrome...lame
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    Jackson5050

    [2722]Aug 14, 2009
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    iron-fence wrote:
    is it just me or does tis movie look really, really, REALLY bad? I mean the promo was him alone in a temple by himself with no appa or gaang with like one billion ships surrounding him, how i the hell would that fit in? I too miss the days of fighting on the bumi vs toph thread and the shipping threads, those were so much fun. on topp of this why cant i post in chrome...lame
    Well, it is not fair to blame TV.com's incompatibility with Chrome on TLA. Also, I doubt it is just you who thinks this movie looks bad. To be forthright, I would be utterly shocked if you were the sole person on this planet who thinks the movie looks bad. Personally, I think this movie is going to be and is looking good. Yes, the promotional film did not include Katara, Sokka, Appa, Momo, Zuko, Iroh, and every other character we are familiar with and love. That might be a problem for some fans, but it is not a problem for me. They used the promotional film to establish the plot: the last airbender is going to have to defeat the FN to save the earth.
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    AllieAllie

    [2723]Aug 14, 2009
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    I agree. The promo was just a way to increase awareness of the movie and get people interested.
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    iron-fence

    [2724]Aug 14, 2009
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    Meh, I highly doubt I will go see this 'thing', I would rather have no more avatar then terriblely butchered M Night Shamalon pile o' ^^^^^
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    Water78

    [2725]Aug 14, 2009
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    iron-fence wrote:
    is it just me or does tis movie look really, really, REALLY bad? I mean the promo was him alone in a temple by himself with no appa or gaang with like one billion ships surrounding him, how i the hell would that fit in? I too miss the days of fighting on the bumi vs toph thread and the shipping threads, those were so much fun. on topp of this why cant i post in chrome...lame

    That part isnt even in the film, so why do u care?
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    Valin610

    [2726]Aug 15, 2009
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    It's called a teaser trailer for a reason. Whatever was shown in the trailer isn't actual footage from the movie, it's just a basis of the plot. Don't flip out about how "this movie looks really, really, REALLY bad", you haven't even seen any real film from it. They're keeping the character's on the down low at the moment to keep anticipated viewers anxious to see more.

    In my opinion from what I saw in the trailer, this movie looks very promising. The way they implemented Aang's airbending was well done, the music is definitely at scale with the shows, you can obviously see the actor playing Aang has learned martial arts well and won't disappoint in his action scenes, and that Fire Nation navy looks extraordinary. Can't wait to see the final scenes where they invade the Northern Water Tribe.

    Edited on 08/15/2009 12:58am
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    Valin610

    [2727]Aug 15, 2009
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    iron-fence wrote:
    Meh, I highly doubt I will go see this 'thing', I would rather have no more avatar then terriblely butchered M Night Shamalon pile o' ^^^^^


    Also, it's easy to ridicule his recent work's stature. Mostly everyone will agree that it's very subpar and not up to his previous works standard. But, there's one very important, key fact that you have to remember with this movie: This isn't an original work done by M. Night. He has been working with the creators to make this live adaption as good as possible so there won't be a huge amount of disappointed fans. As a general director, I must say M. Night is surely great at getting emotion and beauty onto the screen, so I trust in his ability to adapt the show into a good presentation movie wise. This isn't going to be another Lady in the Water, Mike and Bryan wouldn't let him add in any 'twists' or personal additions to their story.
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    taillow22

    [2728]Aug 15, 2009
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    Valin610 wrote:
    iron-fence wrote:
    Meh, I highly doubt I will go see this 'thing', I would rather have no more avatar then terriblely butchered M Night Shamalon pile o' ^^^^^


    Also, it's easy to ridicule his recent work's stature. Mostly everyone will agree that it's very subpar and not up to his previous works standard. But, there's one very important, key fact that you have to remember with this movie: This isn't an original work done by M. Night. He has been working with the creators to make this live adaption as good as possible so there won't be a huge amount of disappointed fans. As a general director, I must say M. Night is surely great at getting emotion and beauty onto the screen, so I trust in his ability to adapt the show into a good presentation movie wise. This isn't going to be another Lady in the Water, Mike and Bryan wouldn't let him add in any 'twists' or personal additions to their story.


    I loved Lady in the Water... O.O
    And anyway, I do agree with you, this movie does look pretty good so far... I guess.
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    iron-fence

    [2729]Aug 15, 2009
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    i suppose i'll wait til they actually footage before getting annoyed about the movie
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    emperorfeanor

    [2730]Aug 18, 2009
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    I'm reserving judgement...the teaser didn't reveal much....I'm giving M. Night the benefit of the doubt....he's hit or miss....mostly miss...ahhhh
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    shani_boy101

    [2731]Aug 24, 2009
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    AllieAllie wrote:
    Ben Cooke has been casted to play Avatar Roku. http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0177374/#actorinp Here's a photo I found of him on the web:
    if this is for real then this movie will bomb harder and faster than anything to ever have existed. every single cast member they announce makes this movie look worse and worse. i think their casting is quite racist too all the good guys just so happen to be white (Sokka and Katara's are the whitest???) and all the bad guys happen to be indian... although i do think the casting choice for Iroh is quite good (might need to pack on the pounds a bit though) and Patel has talent.
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    shani_boy101

    [2732]Aug 24, 2009
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    MarryLarry wrote:

    Funny idea just came to me. In the 3rd movie, have the voice actors of the gang from the show make a cameo appearance by dressing as the characters they play while waiting in line for the Ember Play. Then have them mock the movie gang's 'cosplay' outfits as they walk by. Dee in an Appa costume with a Momo puppet would be classic.

    Not that the 3rd movie will have the play in it or anything. Just a small comedic moment for the fans.

    thats like the best idea i've ever heard. that would be so freaking awesome!!!!
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    Water78

    [2733]Aug 24, 2009
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    shani_boy101 wrote:
    AllieAllie wrote:
    Ben Cooke has been casted to play Avatar Roku. http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0177374/#actorinp Here's a photo I found of him on the web:
    if this is for real then this movie will bomb harder and faster than anything to ever have existed. every single cast member they announce makes this movie look worse and worse. i think their casting is quite racist too all the good guys just so happen to be white (Sokka and Katara's are the whitest???) and all the bad guys happen to be indian... although i do think the casting choice for Iroh is quite good (might need to pack on the pounds a bit though) and Patel has talent.

    Dont judge something until you see it.
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    paintman2

    [2735]Aug 24, 2009
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    anyone think its funny that with fears of Middle eastern powers high several of the fire nation characters are being played by people with middle eastern decent

    i'm just saying... it wasn't a coincidence that the bad guy in rocky IV was from the CCCP (Soviet Union)
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    Jackson5050

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    paintman2 wrote:
    anyone think its funny that with fears of Middle eastern powers high several of the fire nation characters are being played by people with middle eastern decent i'm just saying... it wasn't a coincidence that the bad guy in rocky IV was from the CCCP (Soviet Union)
    To which actors are you referring? Only one of the actors is of Middle Eastern descent. Two actors are from India, which is not Middle Eastern. Another actor is of Polynesian (Maori) descent. The only offense committed here is one of ignorance.
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    AllieAllie

    [2737]Aug 25, 2009
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    Sorry everyone, I made a mistake when I was searching for pics of Ben Cooke. Apparently the previous photo is a different person with the same name. I should have checked to make sure it was really him. This is actually what he looks like:

    This is better, he looks more like a member of he FN.

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    taillow22

    [2738]Aug 25, 2009
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    ROFL... Thank goodness that other guy was wrong... I wonder who he is O.O
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    paintman2

    [2739]Aug 25, 2009
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    oh i forgot aasif was indian cause i'm used to him being the head middle eastern adviser the daily show.

    Still as I understood Fire nation is suppose to be japaneseish
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    _Flutterlight_

    [2740]Aug 25, 2009
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    That's true. But because people kept protesting, they cast him so they could have a non-white actor.

    It really bothers me that all people care about is the actors' skin colors, when it's the rich culture that the Avatar Universe is based off of that should matter. Not skin color.
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