Antoine BandeleI’ve got some huge news for you all today, and it's something that’s been on all our wishlists for a long time. That’s right—Avatar: The Last Airbender is finally getting its first-ever AAA video game! If you saw my earlier video, which you can check out here, I basically called this! I talked about my dream Avatar game, and now it looks like that dream is finally becoming a reality. But there’s even more to this story, and we’re going to dive into all of it—including the studio behind the game, Saber Interactive, and what their involvement means for the Avatar universe.
NEW Avatar Video Game set 7,000 YEARS in past!Antoine Bandele2024-10-03 | I’ve got some huge news for you all today, and it's something that’s been on all our wishlists for a long time. That’s right—Avatar: The Last Airbender is finally getting its first-ever AAA video game! If you saw my earlier video, which you can check out here, I basically called this! I talked about my dream Avatar game, and now it looks like that dream is finally becoming a reality. But there’s even more to this story, and we’re going to dive into all of it—including the studio behind the game, Saber Interactive, and what their involvement means for the Avatar universe.
Sadly, the Adult Aang movie is being pushed back from its original October 10, 2025 date, which had already been rumored to be pushed back months ago (more on that in this video). The good news is that he push back isn’t that far off. The bad news is the specific month that it’s being released in, which I’ll get into later.
[1] RUMOR: Steven Yeun Returns as Avatar Wan in the Upcoming ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Animated Movie? | knightedgemedia.com/2024/10/rumor-steven-yuen-returns-as-avatar-wan-in-the-upcoming-avatar-the-last-airbender-animated-movie/?feed_id=3032&_unique_id=670eb25a65d83#google_vignette [2] NEW Avatar Movie Makes Controversial Casting Decision | youtu.be/7FZeIB9hL0g [3] The Legend of Korra is Amazing (and I'm Tired of Pretending its Not) | youtu.be/iKANR8LVj-Y?si=jpyvjOHogFgjqMp6This NEW Avatar Video Game set in ICE AGE!Antoine Bandele2024-10-09 | Today, we’re diving into some major news from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender that’s going to change the landscape for Avatar video games as we know it! Recently, Doug Rosen, head of gaming at Avatar Studios, went on the Braving the Elements podcast to drop some big info the AAA video game I talked about in my last video (which you can see here). Now we have even more info. First, it’s got a working title of Avatar: Ice Wars, and while that title might change, it definitely gives us a huge hint about the plot. So, let’s break it all down!
[1] Avatar Video Games & What's Coming Next! | youtu.be/Qij7--0IurM?si=kRj4pd-rADpDlg5g [2] NEW Avatar Video Game set 7,000 YEARS in past! | youtu.be/CpAMwkgQCbg?si=YoRZW8op5xrLHK2j [3] Don’t mess with Zuko’s Family | Before You Read Smoke and Shadow #2 | youtu.be/6YQ9WWp5I9s?si=e8E6mBggtbkMjUkZNetflix Avatar Cast Toph!Antoine Bandele2024-09-20 | What's up, everyone! Welcome back to the channel, where we dive into all things Avatar: The Last Airbender! And today, we've got some HUGE news about Netflix’s live-action adaptation. Season 2 is already in production, and get this — we’ve finally got confirmation on Toph’s casting! Yup, the one and only Toph Beifong, our favorite earthbending master, is officially entering the show!
[1] Geeked Week 2024 | youtube.com/live/n5aokMzumwM?si=kEVufRpBCxGY-ln0 [2] Toph Teaser | https://x.com/netflix/status/1836920461201900022 [3] NEW Avatar Movie Makes Controversial Casting Decision | youtu.be/7FZeIB9hL0g?si=O4_OuFp8Q0aUxpYjAvatar Roku’s Long-Lost Twin REVEALED (and more NEW lore)Antoine Bandele2024-08-02 | I’ve read the new Roku novel and a lot of folks are curious about some of the new lore added to Avatar: The Last Airbender. So here is a list of all my favorite lore drops for the story, including how Gyatso changed the culture of the Fire Nation, Roku’s long-lost twin, and Sozin paying a visit to Wan Sing Tong.
0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Lives of the Avatar 1:10 - Roku's Twin 3:34 - Sozin's Change of Heart 4:09 - Everlasting Life 6:27 - Air Nomad Jokes 7:07 - Avatar Zalir 7:37 - Gender Fluidity 8:14 - Gyatso 9:50 - The Spirit Library 12:17 - A New Two Spirit 13:20 - Shaved Head
[1] The Reckoning of Roku | amzn.to/3SqoGmaThis Airbender Movie News Is WORSE Than You ThinkAntoine Bandele2024-04-19 | Hey everyone… so depending on who you are, some bad or good news just dropped about the much-anticipated Adult Aang movie. And even if you think this news is bad, trust me, it’s actually worst than you think.
Sadly, the Adult Aang movie is being pushed back from its original October 10, 2025 date, which had already been rumored to be pushed back months ago (more on that in this video). The good news is that he push back isn’t that far off. The bad news is the specific month that it’s being released in, which I’ll get into later.
#avatar #thelastairbender #atla #lok #legendofkorraNEW Avatar Movie Makes Controversial Casting DecisionAntoine Bandele2024-04-12 | Antoine here with some mind-blowing updates from CinemaCon about our beloved universe, including the casting of a famous wrestler and a huge K-Pop star.
[1] Dave Bautista and Eric Nam to Headline Voice Cast for ‘Aang: The Last Airbender’ Animated Movie at Paramount, Nickelodeon | variety.com/2024/film/news/dave-bautista-aang-the-last-airbender-avatar-movie-1235967951Fans might HATE this Iroh Backstory RevealAntoine Bandele2024-03-16 | In today's video, we're diving into a shocking revelation about Uncle Iroh's past that could change everything we thought we knew about him. A betrayal so deep, it left me reeling.
If you haven’t already heard, there is a new story coming out between Iroh and June, where Iroh has to confront his past while June looks to her future. I admit, I wasn’t really looking forward to this new story until this new information came out about it. Now I’m fully on board to see how this will play out. Stick around until the end of the video and I’ve got a feeling you’ll have the same reaction as me.
[1] The Avatar: The Last Airbender Cast React to Season 2 & 3 Renewal | Netflix | youtu.be/mat6Gr4sgAw?si=symw_CTzTwxxkuiwLets Celebrate 300,000 Subscribers! (17 years on YouTube)Antoine Bandele2024-03-16 | Check out more videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDFq63aBi3_zxGtNjIHUzPyaDtSvXPg83Toph is coming to Avatar NetflixAntoine Bandele2024-03-06 | Big news just hit the Avatar universe—Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation isn't just gearing up for season 2; they've gone all out and confirmed a season 3 as well! Now, that's a double whammy of excitement, but as always, it's got the fandom stirring in all directions. Let's dive into what you, the fans, are saying. Stick around until the end of the video to hear how I think they’ll adapt Book 2 and how Netflix might navigate these newly charted waters.
0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Avatar Fan Reaction 4:00 - 300K Subs 4:41 - Season 2 Breakdown
Started off strong, floundered in the middle, and the ending doesn't quite lift it up enough to set it up as something that is special. It was just sort of okay. A mixed bag.
Over the next few weeks, I'll definitely be unpacking what I think of it more and more.
I agree with Belen Edwards, who says, “The new show is nowhere near the failure of the film, nor as spectacular as the series — but it's not of uniform quality, either.”
N/AAzula Always Lies | Netflix Avatar Reaction | 1x03Antoine Bandele2024-02-27 | Okay... there's some changes here that are questionable. I thought we'd see Bumi in this episode but maybe he'll appear in the next one only?
N/ANetflix Avatar is a BIZARRE Mixed Bag | Before You Watch Netflixs Avatar Season 1Antoine Bandele2024-02-23 | So I just woke up after spending 8 hours binging the entire first season of Netflix’s adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender… and… what I feel inside is a mix of apathy, joy, and confusion, but not at any one thing. Unlike the M Night movie, there aren’t a whole lot of egregious things to point out. There’s no group of earthbenders trying to bend a single rock here. Instead, there’s a mix of middling quality with regard to the writing, the performances, the choreography, and the visual effects, and the show ultimately leaves me largely hollow and perplexed. But when I say middling I don’t mean it in a consistent way. It’s not as though the show is perfectly mediocre throughout. It’s more like when you microwave a burrito and you take a bite.
0:00 - Intro 4:50 - Trailer Breakdown 47:06 - Catching UpMy HONEST Review of Episode 1 AangAntoine Bandele2024-02-19 | A few days ago I got to watch the first episode of Netflix’s Avatar.
The live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender" begins its journey with Episode 1, which is titled "Aang," an episode that sets a high bar for what's to come. Fans of the original series approached this adaptation with a mix of excitement and trepidation, given past experiences with previous adaptations, such as the movie that shall not be named. However, “Episode 1” delivers a compelling narrative that honors its source material while introducing fresh elements that enhance the story's depth and reach.
0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Plot Summary 1:47 - Characters and Performances 3:35 - Writing and Direction 4:24 - Visuals 5:14 - Music and Sound Design 5:22 - Conclusion
0:00 - Introduction 23:00 - Behind the Scenes Trailer Breakdown 1:16:48 - Break 1:23:26 - Behind the Scenes Trailer Breakdown 2:14:35 - Roku Novel Update 2:15:37 - Friendship Bracelet 2:17:52 - Adapting Sokka's Sexism 2:32:40 - Original Creators Leaving 2:42:27 - Avatar Element Animation 2:46:33 - Four Seasons Game Update 2:51:30 - Twitter Videos 2:54:53 - Bad Breakup with Original Creators 3:00:00 - Twitter Videos 3:05:20 - Last Airbender Los Angeles Premiere 3:08:19 - Fire Nation Videos 3:14:31 - OutroReason Original Creators Left Netflix LEAKEDAntoine Bandele2024-02-04 | In today’s video, I’ve got some big news that's stirring up the Avatar fandom. There's an update about the Roku novel you've got to hear about, and we're diving into the latest buzz around the Netflix show that's got everyone talking (yes, it has to do with Sokka’s sexism). Plus, there's a whisper about the original creators that might just blow your mind (and will surely make some of you angry). Trust me, you're going to want to stick around for this.
0:00 - Intro 4:06 - Just Chatting 8:20 - Avatar Studios Website 10:40 - Avatar in Concert 19:35 - Paramount Teases End of Year Announcement 24:50 - New Avatar Lore 28:10 - Avatar Lore Talk Continues 30:11 - Netflix's Avatar Updates 50:16 - Master the Elements Quiz 1:03:50 - Netflix Avatar Updates 1:41:20 - Netflix Avatar Time Skip 1:52:45 - Iroh & June Comic Delayed 1:53:30 - Netflix Fire Nation Posters 2:02:12 - Reacting to CaptainMidnight Video 2:18:14 - OutroBraving the Elements WATCH PARTY | Episode 301Antoine Bandele2024-01-24 | Check out more videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDFq63aBi3_zxGtNjIHUzPyaDtSvXPg83Avatar Lover FANBOYING over New Netflix TrailerAntoine Bandele2024-01-23 | OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG! I can’t tell you how giddy I am. The official trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender just dropped and I am absolutely in.
0:00 - Trailer Reaction 1:35 - Trailer Breakdown Reaction 2:04 - Sozin vs Gyatso 2:45 - Boy in Iceberg & Fire Nation 5:48 - Teo 7:37 - Comedy 8:32 - More Fire Nation 10:50 - Child Acting 12:15 - Creatures 14:43 - Kyoshi Island 16:55 - Omashu Replaces Northern Air Temple 19:06 - What is This? 20:06 - The Blue Spirit 21:21 - Bumi Bad 22:59 - Bending VFX Good 26:43 - Cast Reaction
[1] Avatar: The Last Airbender | Official Trailer | Netflix | youtu.be/ByAn8DF8Ykk?si=HvIXT0LQUxb1K7Q0 [2] Avatar: The Last Airbender | Trailer Breakdown with Cast | Netflix | youtu.be/wVmyBda1G6I?si=6QFgUU8RgLu0Zz9dNetflix Avatar Trailer WATCH PARTYAntoine Bandele2024-01-23 | Check out more videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDFq63aBi3_zxGtNjIHUzPyaDtSvXPg83Avatar Creators reveal NEW LORE!Antoine Bandele2024-01-21 | All right, y’all! Brace yourselves for a deep dive into some game-changing Avatar lore! In today’s video, we're unpacking new information from the Braving the Elements podcast, straight from the creators of the show themselves. We've got everything from Katara's healing limits to a groundbreaking discussion on bloodbending and the newly introduced concept of "chi fields." This is not just another Avatar update; it's a whole new perspective on bending mechanics that might just alter how you view the Avatar universe.
0:00 - Pre-Show 21:52 - Podcast Reaction 1:08:54 - Post Podcast TalkAvatar Studios reveals NEW CONTENTAntoine Bandele2024-01-03 | After hearing some disheartening rumors about the new Avatar Studios Airbender movie, we might be in store for some good news thanks to a recent update! Stick around until the end of the video to find out about that, but before we get into it, let’s go over some recent Avatar News!
#avatar #thelastairbender #atla #lok #legendofkorraSad News for the NEW Airbender Movie…Antoine Bandele2023-12-19 | I got to admit, being an Avatar fan right now is a tough thing to be if you’re interested in all-new content. Yes, the Netflix adaptation is right around the corner, and I’m actually cautiously optimistic for it, see more about that here, but all the news about the new animated projects are disheartening, especially the news I have for you today about the new Adult Aang movie. Stick around till the end for a major update you won't want to miss.
#avatar #thelastairbender #atla #lok #legendofkorraI was WRONG about the Azula Comic… | Before You Read Azula in the Spirit TempleAntoine Bandele2023-11-04 | Some are worthy, some will never be. I know the difference.
This is the opening line of the latest Azula comic, and by the end I thought this line was going to get turned on its head but something even better happens.
I must admit, I was going into this thinking we were going to get a very shallow and rushed redemption arc for the character, but I was surprised to see that Azula’s journey ends up in an even more interesting place, despite the overall plot of the Airbender franchise being largely unchanged.
[1] Avatar, the Last Airbender: Azula in the Spirit Temple | amzn.to/3QJZxSbLets talk about Katara vs Amon...Antoine Bandele2023-10-30 | Watch the Katara vs Amon: Who Would Win? here ➡️ youtu.be/0rbxRjcg96AKatara vs Amon: Who Would Win?Antoine Bandele2023-10-29 | Welcome to the battle of the bloodbenders: Amon vs Katara. If you think Amon is a one-trick pony or that Katara is an unmatched prodigy then you’re gonna wanna keep watching because there are a lot more nuances here than you might think.
I’ll explain why Amon is formidable even without his OP bloodbending, and I’ll also answer the question as to whether Katara could control others without the full moon. No matter what you think the outcome will be, I promise that by the end of this video, you’ll appreciate both characters in a whole new light.
This is the Versus Series!
Thanks to @AirspeedPrime for featuring in this video!
0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Creator Bias 3:30 - Fan Opinions 4:04 - Bloodbending 9:46 - Bloodbending Grip 13:47 - The Full Moon 18:32 - Waterbending 24:50 - The Final Fight 29:07 - Outro
[1] Katara vs Amon | youtu.be/2QjrkEz7GxU [2] Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 1: Water - Siege of the North, Part 1 | amzn.to/40h5Pgd [3] Legend of Korra: Book 1: Air - Out of the Past | amzn.to/3Qy5530 [4] Legend of Korra: Art of the Animated Series - Chapter 10: Skeletons in the Closet | [insert link] [5] Nick.com Encyclopedia - Gear: Bloodbending | atla-lore-archive.tumblr.com/tagged/316 [6] Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Shadow of Kyoshi | amzn.to/49e61kr [7] Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 3: Fire - The Puppetmaster | amzn.to/45PRt7B [8] Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 3: Fire - The Southern Raiders | amzn.to/45PRt7B [9] Can Katara Bloodbend without the Full Moon? | youtu.be/fhLzxZRl9Ug?si=nuQu0B0mc3fYNHBh [10] Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 1: Water - Siege of the North, Part 2 | amzn.to/40h5Pgd [11] Avatar Extras: Book 3: Fire | amzn.to/45PRt7B [12] The Legend of Korra: End Game | tinyurl.com/4nmnvc9k [13] Legend of Korra: Book 1: Air - Endgame | amzn.to/3Qy5530 [14] Avatar: The Last Airbender: Smoke and Shadow, Part 3 | amzn.to/3QAjAmR [15] Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 3: Fire - Sozin’s Comet, Part 1 | amzn.to/45PRt7B [16] Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 1: Water - The Deserter | amzn.to/40h5Pgd [17] No, there are not 625 Avatars | youtu.be/cHCa7nGThHA?si=YsrLj-WsO9NydeIP [18] Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 2: Earth - Crossroads of Destiny | amzn.to/45Sg1x5 [19] Avatar Extras: Book 3: Fire | amzn.to/45PRt7B [20] The Earthbending Fight Toph LOST | youtu.be/44sk2Y2XiDE?si=b5yNj8Zr9ew9rNjo [21] Avatar: The Last Airbender: Book 1: Water - The Avatar Returns | amzn.to/40h5Pgd [22] The Legend of Korra: Book 1: Air - And The Winner Is… | amzn.to/3Qy5530 [23] The Legend of Korra: Book 2: Spirits - Darkness Falls | amzn.to/3scCV4m [24] The Legend of Korra: Book 3: Change - The Ultimatum | amzn.to/3SdCYYhNew Netflix Avatar Photos, New Novels + Comics, and MORE | The State of Avatar Legends (Oct 2023)Antoine Bandele2023-10-28 | Let's find out if Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance is worth our time.