Avatar: The Legend of Korra

Now who is EXCITED over this awesome piece of news out there? Gimme a big HOOT! LOL!

Nickelodeon has announced a Spin-off series of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" with a working title "Avatar: The Legend of Korra" slated to be released in 2011. So here's what I understand about the plot so far:

The story takes place 70 years after ATLA. A young girl named Korra who is the new Avatar has learned Earth, Fire and Water and seeks to master Air from Aang's son Tenzin (And canon depicts tht Katara is his mom wheeeee~ <3) in a modern world where crime and anti-benders are rampant.

U can get more info about this from the interview with Mike & Bryan here blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/0…

I'm really excited abt the fresh new direction Bryke is taking the series towards which is still set in the same world. Especially with a new cast and potentially some cameos/references to the older characters. What's getting my blood pumping even more is the potential conflict tht will arise from the series. ATLA had the war with the Fire Nation. Now tht thr's peace, non-bending people are on the rise and they dont really like the old benders (no, not the robot XD)

Me and a few friends have talked abt this b4 it was announced and thought it'll make a great plot for a new series. Sorta like the age old conflict where rapid modernization flourishes and clashes with the need to preserve culture and tradition. The old versus the new. Classic

My only concern is tht the theme might be a lil too mature for younger audiences since there is no real contrast between what is right and wrong. But I have faith in the creators tht they'll keep the tone light hearted enough for kids to enjoy. It IS a Nicktoon afterall haha

I'm gonna go all out and support this show. Hopefully it'll give studios and tv stations the idea tht there is a wide demographic for cartoons with slight mature themes and good stories that actually end. Unlike the typical episodic cartoons that end up getting canceled. Anime has been doing good stories for the longest time. It's about time the West finally caught on See u in 2011!