Posts Tagged ‘Nickelodeon’
A guide to the world of The Last Airbender
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 by Rohan
The folks at Coventry Telegraph just published an lengthy guide to M.Night Shyamlan’s THE LAST AIRBENDER – adapted from the Nickelodeon animated series – four nations represent the elements of air, water, earth and fire.
The Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others and a century passes with no end in sight to the destruction.
Then a boy called Aang (Noah Ringer) discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. He joins forces with a waterbender called Katara (Nicola Peltz) and her brother Sokka (Jackson Rathbone) to restore balance to their wartorn world.
We have been sent a rather handy guide to the world presented in the film and, whether you’ve seen the movie or not, it’s interesting and informative enough to share with you here… read more about the world of The Last Airbender
Shyamalan embraces inner kid
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 by Rohan
M.Night Shyamalan is known for spine-chilling thrillers with ghoulish final-frame twists like in The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and The Village. But director M Night Shyamalan says he loved getting the chance to be a big kid again when making his latest film ‘extravaganza’ The Last Airbender.
Based on a hit children’s TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender, the film in which the world is at war and its fate lies in the hand of one small boy. ‘I think each artist thinks of themselves at a certain period of their life and a little bit of me perceives me as a ten-year-old a lot,’ Shyamalan tells AAP from his home in the US.
‘You see it, even in my darker pieces – there’s always a perspective from that age group. Whether it’s Unbreakable when he sees his father in a certain way, obviously in The Sixth Sense and also in Signs which tells the kid’s point of view of what’s going on.
‘It’s always feathered in there. ‘The Last Airbender tells the story of a primitive world which is being threatened with extinction by the Fire Nation, who aims to annihilate the more peace-loving nations of Air, Water and Earth.
But then a ‘waterbender’, who is still learning to control her powers, discovers the long-lost Aang – not only the world’s last airbender, but an avatar sent to save the earth.
Night makes appearance at Nickelodeon’s Upfront
Thursday, March 11th, 2010 by Specter
M. Night Shyamalan made an appearance at Nickelodeon’s Upfront in New York. There is no word on if he showed any new footage from his Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation that is coming this summer. At the event, Nickelodeon presented their new and returning properties to exhibitors and different media.
Nickelodeon got its Thursday-morning upfront pitch rolling with an extended cameo by director M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense), who is helming the theatrical The Last Airbender for Nickelodeon Movies. Based on Nick’s animated strip Avatar: The Last Airbender, Shyamalan’s live-action flick opens July 2.
The Last Airbender Manga from Del Rey and Nickelodeon
Thursday, July 30th, 2009 by SpecterDel Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group and Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) announced at Comic-Con International in San Diego, four new manga style releases – an artistic and storytelling stylized comic book set in black and white. Based on Nickelodeon’s international hit animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender and the upcoming feature film release “The Last Airbender,” directed by M. Night Shyamalan, this partnership marks the first manga tie-in for Nickelodeon.
Last Airbender Casting Call: Flushing, New York
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 by SpecterIn detail, they are looking for individuals of Cambodian, Mongolian,Chinese, Korean and Thai Descent … MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS!!!
Anyone cast in New York will be traveled to Philadelphia, given housing and per diem as well as paid for their work.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone to work with an amazing cast and director.
Remember: MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS!!!! Acting, Dance and Gymnastic Experience a PLUS!!
The Last Airbender Casting Website Launches
Monday, August 4th, 2008 by Dr Malcolm CroweParamount Pictures and Nick Movies have launched TheLastAirbenderCasting.com, an official site dedicated to finding the cast for the live-action motion picture The Last Airbender.
Shyamalan talks The Last Airbender at Licensing International Expo
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 by Dr Malcolm CroweNickelodeon kicked off the Licensing International Expo 2008 today at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City with star power, including a presentation by special guest M. Night Shyamalan and Nickelodeon Movies’ and Paramount Pictures’ executives, where attendees got a preview of Shyamalan’s July 2, 2010, theatrical film in the making, The Last Airbender.
Kennedy and Marshall re-team with Shyamalan for The Last Airbender
Thursday, April 17th, 2008 by Dr Malcolm CroweKathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, who worked with Shyamalan on his blockbusters The Sixth Sense and Signs, will join M. Night Shyamalan, Sam Mercer and Scott Aversano as producers for The Last Airbender.
Kennedy and Marshall have had successful careers as producers, having produced blockbusters like the Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park film franchises. Also joining the team as Executive Producers will be Michael DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko, the creators of the popular TV series of which the film based.
Nickelodeon pins hopes on ‘Avatar’
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007 by Dr Malcolm CrowePeople who want an early read on what could emerge as the next big entertainment business trend should keep an eye on what their kids do Friday night at 8:30 ET.
Viacom’s betting that millions will check out the third-season premiere of Nickelodeon’s quirky, anime-influenced series Avatar: The Last Airbender. It’s the first fantasy action series targeted to boys at a network known for lighter fare such as SpongeBob Square Pants.
Avatar Creators Praise Night
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007 by Dr Malcolm CroweThe creators of Nickelodeon’s animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender told SCI FI Wire that they are thrilled that The Sixth Sense director M. Night Shyamalan will adapt their series into a live-action feature film.
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