This may be old news but as I say, life got in the way. I still wanted to jibber jabber about this because it shows there is a silver lining to an awful movie (or remake) being created.
Despite the dismal results of the original cartoon series being translated to live action by M. Night Shama-lama-ding-dong (because I can never say nor remember his last name correctly), Nickelodeon will have a new show in 2011 which takes place 70 years later.
Those who follow the cartoon know that the next Avatar will be a water bender. The bigger question on everyone’s mind will be how successful were Aang and Zuko in restoring balance to the world because the Fire Nation’s century-long campaign was devastating, especially to the Southern Water Tribe (only one water bender remaining) and Air Nomads (exterminated until Aang reappears).
Again, I completely endorse the cartoon. Currently you can see in three formats.
- Netflix streaming, the fastest and most satisfying.
- The DVD sets which I’ve seen at Target and due to the movie, they’ve revamped and re-issued the first season in a fancier box with additional material.
- It’s in re-runs on NickToons, the hardest way since it would have commercials and this channel is only available through the most expensive packages.
The Legend of Korra is due to appear next year. I hope it will be available via Netflix shortly afterwards. I doubt it. The stream is more likely around the time DVDs are shipping but lately, I think the medium’s days are numbered with the growth of streams.