Are you ready for some fantastic news? Of course you are. Nickelodeon is launching a brand new division called Avatar Studios which will focus entirely on rolling out new content set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. This includes brand new animated series and animated feature length films.
The original creators of the hit shows that so many cherish, Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, are leading the studio as co-chief creative officers. After what happened back in August with the Netflix series, this is an outstanding move that will allow the creators to truly focus on giving fans content they really want in a medium that is arguably more popular today, rather than remaking and reworking content we’ve already had.
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Fans will be excited to know that the first project lined up is an animated theatrical film which is set to begin production this year. Of course, with the announcement being so new and fresh, there’s no indication as to what this film will cover. However, given the extensive history behind Avatar, the possibilities are literally limitless. We’ll be able to visit different times, other Avatars, new locations, as well as return to familiar settings. As fans of the original show, we can’t wait to see what Avatar Studios unleashes.
In a statement to EW, DiMartino and Konietzko expressed their excitement. With Avatar Studios, the pair will be able to “develop our franchise and its storytelling on a vast scale, in myriad exciting ways and mediums.”
The creators shared their full statement on Instagram:
“It’s hard to believe it’s been 19 years since we created Avatar: The Last Airbender. But even after all that time, there are still many stories and time periods in Aang’s world that we are eager to bring to life. We are fortunate to have an ever-growing community of passionate fans that enjoys exploring the Avatarverse as much as we do. And with this new Avatar Studios venture we have an unparalleled opportunity to develop our franchise and its storytelling on a vast scale, in myriad exciting ways and mediums.
We are exceedingly grateful to Brian Robbins and Ramsey Naito for their enthusiasm and respect for the Avatar property and us as its stewards. From the start, they’ve supported our ambitious plans and created a positive, proactive environment for us. We’re excited to be back at Nickelodeon where Avatar began, doing what we do best in the biggest way possible. We can’t wait to build the great teams and productions to make all of this fantasy a reality.”
What do you make of this news? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Keep your eyes peeled for more news from the Avatarverse. We’ll be sure to keep you posted on any exciting developments.
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