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FalconMbuster	Avatar!	Lead	[-]
Posts: 631 (04/06/2009 12:23 AM) King of Green Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	So, tonight I was wandering around the tubes as I'm prone to do, and I bump into the Wiki article on The Last Airbender. They started filming last month. I had heard about it somewhere, so I started looking around at all the links and sources. Apparently, they are straying away from the predominantly Asian characters of the show. Not that it's a bad thing, it's just interesting. The main characters are all white, which works I guess, since know of them looked all that Asian to begin with. What really caught my attention, is that they seem to be going towards more... I dunno... brown(?) actors for the Fire Nation characters. I wonder if they are going to change they're clothing and architecture to reflect the shift. All I know is, I'm my interest is piqued. Pics should be out in a few months, I hope. It could work. I just hope he keeps the chops... \|deviant\|Go boom\|[this link is not real]
CTSucks 666.elforoapocalipt...		#1	[-]
Posts: 1557 (04/06/2009 11:39 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Wait. ...I thought those Water people were mostly brown.
D B Vulpix		#2	[-]
Posts: 1608 (04/06/2009 1:48 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The water tribe had brown skin and blue eyes. Um....there isn't much of a difference to be seen between the Earth and Fire Nation except how they dressed maybe. The monks of the Air temple were bald with blue arrow tatoos. There are fans, plenty of them in fact, who want the majority/entire cast to be asian in some way. Sonic x Lady of the Lake Last Edited By: D B Vulpix 04/06/2009 2:03 PM. Edited 1 times.
FalconMbuster		#3	[-]
Posts: 632 (04/06/2009 8:50 PM) King of Green Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'm pretty interested in how they are differentiating between the Earth and Fire nations in this one. The only actor in an Earth Kingdom role I found was Asian. \|deviant\|Go boom\|[this link is not real]
D B Vulpix		#4	[-]
Posts: 1611 (04/07/2009 11:05 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Heh to me only a few characters in the cartoon seemed to just ooze "THIS CHARACTER IS ASIAN" and that was Mei... Uncle Iroh definately. Maaaybe Zuko and maaaaybe Aang. Everybody else could be anything. And white is one of those things. XD Hm now that I think about it It'd probably be easier to find an asian girl who looks like Toph than any other race. But thats about it really. I don't think every single character absolutely must be Asian just because the setting is a mish mush world influenced on Asian culture. My quick fix if the cast absolutely must all be Asian. Make the Fire Nation all Japanese and the Earth Kingdom all.....Korean? Chinese? Take your pick...If I remember correctly a lot of the Earth Kingdom characters have more Chinese sounding names. Sonic x Lady of the Lake Last Edited By: D B Vulpix 04/07/2009 11:16 AM. Edited 3 times.
FalconMbuster		#5	[-]
Posts: 634 (04/07/2009 5:18 PM) King of Green Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The Earth Kingdom did have a more Chinese feel to it, in my opinion. What I'm noticing, looking back at the characters, is that only the older characters seem to have some sort of racial distinction. One example is the southern Water Tribe. The only main character that shows it is Hakoda, and even thats nebulous. \|deviant\|Go boom\|[this link is not real]
Psxphile		#6	[-]
Posts: 11718 (04/07/2009 7:40 PM) Reality whenever... Gaming forever. Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'll be honest... I was hoping for news on the Zuko/Ursula follow up. Sega 02: "SONIC TEAM. The Sonic Team development studio was established to execute the wishes of Sega." Sega 03: "It was intended to enact the business strategy we had created." Sega 05: "However, it appears to have become dominated by a single, zealous individual." Sega 04: "Yes it has. We must take it back into our own dominion." Sega 01: "It is time. We must restore SONIC TEAM and the Sonic series to their proper role." "Iizuka, you will take responsibility for betraying Sega."
D B Vulpix		#7	[-]
Posts: 1736 (05/24/2009 1:37 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	http://movies.yahoo.com/p...-airbender-stills#photo1 So far these are the only 2 pictures available apparently. Sonic x Lady of the Lake
Questern		#8	[-]
Posts: 734 (05/24/2009 5:47 PM) Captain Sarcasm: The Ender of Topics Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Psxphile... That post was epic in ways I never imagined possible. "If my calculations are correct...when this baby hits 88 mph...you're gonna see some serious s***." ~Back to the Future "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." ~Charles Schultz
NeoRemington373		#9	[-]
Posts: 3399 (05/25/2009 12:00 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Yeah, sorry, but I'm gonna be the party pooper and play devil's advocate by declaring the lack of Asians in leading role makes me madder then a Hippo with a hernia. As a Korean myself (which I admit is part of the reason why this gets up my craw), I just feel the lack of Asians cast for the main roles loses the impact of its culture and diversity that Bryan and Mike have researched extensively for the series itself. I know this maybe a Hollywood attempt to appeal to the general American public and my opinion on the film is a firm neutral, but I swear I feel more disapproval every time I see news of this. We'll see. I'll be honest... I was hoping for news on the Zuko/Ursula follow up. I had to do a double take because I didn't remember any Ursula in Avatar, then I realize you meant Ursa, his mother. I still think it was pointless to take out that subplot. 'Course, I had a lot of issues with Season Three (not that it was bad per say). Last Edited By: NeoRemington373 05/25/2009 12:07 AM. Edited 2 times.
HyperSonic2003		#10	[-]
Posts: 5914 (05/25/2009 12:32 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	LOL! @ Psx. Hmmm...i've always wanted to watch this show, but never got to. Looks like it would be very awesome. >_> @ Neo being Korean. Really now...? With his killer kicks this "master" will put you in your place.
NeoRemington373		#11	[-]
Posts: 3400 (05/25/2009 12:46 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	HyperSonic2003 wrote: LOL! @ Psx. Hmmm...i've always wanted to watch this show, but never got to. Looks like it would be very awesome. >_> @ Neo being Korean. Really now...? What kind of sick thoughts do you got in your head now, Hyper? Are you one of those guys who has a think for Asian chicks? Cuz' if you do, I gots a Tommy Gun with your name on it. cigar in mouth Bring it on. That said, Avatar is a phenomenal series. Even though I am myopically obsessed with Danny Phantom (I have a website for it, for pete's sake - I also recommend that cartoon as well), Avatar is quite possibly one of the best, if not the best cartoon to come out in the longest time. If you like character developments, expanding stories, subtexts, and foreshadowing (seriously, there's a LOT of Chevhov's Gun in this show), then please give it a whirl. Keep in mind this is the type of series where it's mandatory to watch from start to finish (in order, mind you), otherwise, you will get confused.
D B Vulpix		#12	[-]
Posts: 1737 (05/25/2009 1:05 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I've thought about it for a while and have come to a decision that I could honestly care less if the main cast is Asian or not. As long as they can act the part its fine with me. I'd hate the movie if they got all the races right but the acting is something even my dog wouldn't eat. Besides no one in Avatar looked Asian save two or three characters and a lot of the older/minor characters. Just like anything anime or anime influenced. Which in turn was influenced by western animation.... sooo everybody looks white anyway. Sonic x Lady of the Lake Last Edited By: D B Vulpix 05/25/2009 1:10 AM. Edited 2 times.
Full Metal Rayzor		#13	[-]
Posts: 2891 (05/25/2009 1:24 AM) pillar of optimism! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Neo wrote: Are you one of those guys who has a think for Asian chicks? Er, what straight, non-racist guy doesn't? flees And ditto on the awesomeness of the Avatar; I mean the grand finale was majorly, *MAJORLY* epic. Also, as far as watching it, like most of life problems, you can watch it on YouTube! "Drinking beer is easy. Trashing your hotel room is easy. But being a Christian, that's a tough call. That's real rebellion!"-Vincent Damon Furnier, AKA Alice Cooper
HyperSonic2003		#14	[-]
Posts: 5915 (05/25/2009 1:25 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hhahaha! You're so silly Neo. straps on bullet proof vest covers bullet proof vest with a bullet proof covering lol But oh my gosh! Yes Danny Phantom owns! Used to watch that show all the time! Not sure if it still comes on Nick here though. With his killer kicks this "master" will put you in your place.
Rishi		#15	[-]
Posts: 3220 (05/25/2009 1:59 AM) JJ's secret squeezer Homofur Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Full Metal Rayzor wrote: Neo wrote: Are you one of those guys who has a think for Asian chicks? Er, what straight, non-racist guy doesn't? Amen. AMEN!!!!!
D B Vulpix		#16	[-]
Posts: 1739 (05/25/2009 2:12 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	you can not prefer Asian women physically and not be racist. At the same time. Sonic x Lady of the Lake
Rishi		#17	[-]
Posts: 3221 (05/25/2009 2:51 AM) JJ's secret squeezer Homofur Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	B Vulpix wrote: you can not prefer Asian women physically and not be racist. At the same time. True, but personally, I gotz t3h yellow fever!
HyperSonic2003		#18	[-]
Posts: 5916 (05/25/2009 8:26 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	XDXD! Ok guys...let's get back on topic. Surely Neo is feeling abit...awkward right about now. How many seasons of Avatar are there exactly? And any idea when they're going to have a marathon or start over the series for me to watch from beginning to end? With his killer kicks this "master" will put you in your place.
Full Metal Rayzor		#19	[-]
Posts: 2892 (05/25/2009 8:59 AM) pillar of optimism! Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The series had three seasons called books: Book 1 Water, Book 2 Earth, and Book 3 Fire; and I don't think they're going to show it again at least not any time soon. I'm sure you can watch it on YouTube; also, I know Xbox Live has the entire series for dl I'm just not sure about PSN. There's also box sets for the show. "Drinking beer is easy. Trashing your hotel room is easy. But being a Christian, that's a tough call. That's real rebellion!"-Vincent Damon Furnier, AKA Alice Cooper
HyperSonic2003		#20	[-]
Posts: 5918 (05/25/2009 9:07 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Full Metal Rayzor wrote: The series had three seasons called books: Book 1 Water, Book 2 Earth, and Book 3 Fire; and I don't think they're going to show it again at least not any time soon. I'm sure you can watch it on YouTube; also, I know Xbox Live has the entire series for dl I'm just not sure about PSN. There's also box sets for the show. Awesome man! Thanks! Youtube...such a good friend. lol With his killer kicks this "master" will put you in your place.

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