Ice people, fire people.
Transcript: - Won a Primetime Emmy for animation in 2007, nominated for 7 others, and winner of an Annie, also in 2007. - "One of the most involving TV series the animation world has seen in a long time." - Animation Insider - "The creators of this fresh and unique series, with fantastic storytelling, fascinating characters, and some pretty incredible story arcs, have struck cartoon gold." - ING. - "Definitive proof that animation is a genre capable of capturing both kids, and their parents." - Empire - Tone: Balance of dramatic and intense, with comedic and light. - Conflict: Internal/mental - External/physical - Relationships between characters: Uncle Iroh - experienced and wise. Zuko - young and hotheaded. - Series creators: Mike Di Martino and Bryan Konietzko - Approached by Nickelodeon executive in early 2000's; Eric Coleman - "legends, law, deep mythology...kid POV." - "We were meant to talk for seven minutes. We talked for over two hours. We broke every law of pitching." - Brian K - Series ran from 2005 to 2008, pilot aired 21st Feb on Nickelodeon - 62 episodes (23 minutes), 3 seasons - PG: Action, adventure. 5pm or later. - Intended audience - 8 to 14 Characters - What they Symbolise Series Specs Aang - Practice, persistence and a positive attitude can overcome any adversity. Katara - Hope and love can always be found, and should never be relinquished. Sokka - Intelligence is just as impressive as physical ability, every war needs its strategist. Toph - With the right mindset, a disability can be turned into an ability. Zuko - Understanding and accepting yourself and others is vital to achieve ones purpose and destiny in life. Iroh - Compassion leads to empathy which leads to an understanding and acceptance of others. Azula/Firelord - The pursuit of ultimate power is a selfish one, and can warp the mind, destroy the soul, and leave you completely isolated. Further.... The Show Ice people, fire people. Public and Critical Acclaim The scene - IT MADE ME CRY. Avatar: The Last Airbender FURTHER... Theme - A world divided by physical borders and diverse cultures will always result in conflict. Premise - A young boy from a peaceful past awakens from a hundred years frozen in ice to find a new war-torn world, and only he has the power to bring peace. Surface conflict - Aang, with the help of his friends, must fullfill his duty as the Avatar, by mastering all four elements and bringing balance to the world. Central conflict - The key to peace and prosperity is found through a union and acceptance of diverse ideas, action and people. - Just as importantly, it's pivotal to the show, as it provides the series overall message, and a metaphor for Zuko... - "It is important to draw wisdom from many places. If you take it from only one place, it becomes rigid and stale. Understanding others, the other elements, and the other nations, will help you become whole." - Uncle Iroh