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So we just got a first look at the characters for the ATLA live action and I feel like this is a good time to remind people that the live action will NOT be an exact retelling of the cartoon.

We have our Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee casted, and they’re supposed to be in season 1, which of course diverges from the original cartoon. I’m thinking it might be because book 1 of the cartoon is considered the slow season? Like...it’s great, but seasons 2 and 3 are definitely better, and most of the show’s top-rated episodes are in seasons 2 and 3.

Like Shadow and Bone, the ATLA live action is probably going to be closer to a high-budget fanfiction made not only to engage fans of the original show, but also to draw in new audiences who don’t watch cartoons, don’t like the animation style, or just haven’t watched ATLA...and hopefully this will also encourage them to watch the masterpiece that is the original cartoon.

But nevertheless, I’m actually interested to find out what the creators of the live action show decide to do and what changes they plan to make (I’m personally fine with not seeing The Great Divide in live action), as long as they keep the most important character arcs, plot points, and underlying themes. And as long as they don’t forget the most important character, the real heart of the show, and the most important line of dialogue in all of television.

I refer, of course, to Momo and 

“SECRET TUNNEL, THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS, SECRET, SECRET, SECRET, SECRET, TUUUUUNEEELLL!”

As long as we have that, we’ll be fine.

P.S.: I can understand some concerns about low-quality costumes, but I’m also cautiously optimistic that they’ll look better in post production, with editing, lighting, etc. Also, at least they’re not wearing f*cking grey potato sacks. Live actions are so much more fun when there’s actual colour in them.

This was the best scroll down surprise! 🤣🤣🤣

I fully laughed out loud.

Tech is so fuckin miffed he never discovered the tunnel system. The second he's in that tube, helmet is off and he's scouring his data pad to confirm it wasn't documented. Something about Kamino he didn't know and it was RIGHT there, and vast. His tone in that little bubble is so indignant I'm dying.

My thoughts have been between two feelings today