

In February 2021, Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino announced the formation of Avatar Studios, a new Paramount affiliate that would focus on expanding the Avatar brand through new series, spin-offs, and other content. You can follow Rebecca on Twitter or contact her directly at rvanacker23(at)gmail(dot)com.Although it's been many years since the original show was on air, Avatar: The Last Airbender and its family of stories is seeing a major resurgence right now. Her other hobbies include baking, anything Disney, and exploring with her dog, Beckett. While she enjoys discovering new books, right now she’s probably just re-reading Harry Potter for the millionth time. in English, and her longtime love of reading has followed her into adulthood. She especially loves female-driven shows like Parks and Recreation, Jane the Virgin, and Fleabag.Ī graduate of Michigan State University, Rebecca got her teaching certificate before falling in love with writing and the entertainment industry.

Though Rebecca likes movies and other forms of storytelling, TV is her true passion, having written about it in some capacity since 2014. In the past, she’s written TV recaps for Screen Picks and reviews for Yahoo TV UK. She enjoys covering all things superhero, especially the MCU and Arrowverse. Rebecca VanAcker is a news writer and evening editor at Screen Rant. Though that's a blow to fans of the franchise, Nickelodeon provided a special surprise that should cheer them up. However, original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko recently announced they departed the series earlier this summer over creative differences.

More recently, Netflix has been working on an Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series that would similarly be in live-action. Night Shyamalan in 2010, though it was panned by critics. There was also a live-action film adaptation from M. The series led to a spinoff show, The Legend of Korra, that aired from 2012-2014. Though Avatar: The Last Airbender was beloved during its original run, it's gone on to become a full-blown franchise. He and his friends work together to end the war between the Fire Nation and others. It follow Aang, the Avatar able to bend water, Earth, fire, and air, the four elements. The animated show aired from 2005-2008 and is among Nickelodeon's most popular. Nickelodeon has a treat in store for those missing Avatar: The Last Airbender, sharing the unaired pilot for the series during a recent Twitch stream.
