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[AniHawk]

But it wouldn't be Mass Effect then.

it could be mass effect 1

 

[CoolS]

this fandom is in full force on tumblr. from fan art, to gifs, to shipping. all there.

Wow, you're right. Scary ...

 

[Desperado]

doing the, 'but we need to be in touch with the elements!!!' thing is really overdone though, and it would be hard to do it justice. but maybe if it's treated more like the force in star wars episode iv, it wouldn't be so bad.

I was just thinking this.

 

[CornBurrito]

Don't forget rocks and fire moving at a snail's pace, making the fighting even more ridiculous.

I like the part with 5 or so earthbenders dancing to move a single small rock at a speed of less than .3mph.

Also I don't want a future/modern Avatar where powers are useless. First Avatar all the way.

 

[CoolS]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbTvY2dCM_I

I really like the last song. Very good

I really like the music, so much variety. The Main Theme is just amazing and the jazzy vibe in some songs is awesome as well. And like you said, the Rally sounds very good as well.

 

[mjc]

It looks like the episode is down on the main site...did they purposely take it down?

 

[ckohler]

At the beginning of episode two, are those people sitting behind Korra and Tenzin at breakfast supposed to be airbenders also? How would that be possible? Were more refugees from Aang's time found?

 

[Trey]

I like the part with 5 or so earthbenders dancing to move a single small rock at a speed of less than .3mph.

Yes:

Five earthbenders dancing for five minutes to throw one dog-sized boulder was amazing. I cried tears of mirth.

I like that LoK is exploring a "homo-superior" plotline. I always find those kind of stories interesting if they're handled properly. Will energybending come into play at all? (I hope not.)

 

[Zaptruder]

i can see a trilogy of the show being:

1 (avatar). bending is the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems
2 (korra). there's merit to non-bending, and benders will have to adapt in a changing world
3. benders are no longer necessary, and the remnants of an ancient society. the avatar is no longer important to keeping the world together. doing the, 'but we need to be in touch with the elements!!!' thing is really overdone though, and it would be hard to do it justice. but maybe if it's treated more like the force in star wars episode iv, it wouldn't be so bad.

although if korra is successful, i think they might do the first avatar first, if they ever do a follow-up to korra that moves the era forward, since if they were to set it further in the future, i imagine it would be to end the series.

and that's all assuming korra isn't the planned end of the series anyway.

How about they fast forward to a future similar to ours, that has forgotten about the avatar and airbenders...

But show that because of this lack of a tie or appreciation to the planet and its elemental forces, that the balance of human society itself has been thrown out of whack.

And the new Avatar of the period comes back, meeting firm resistance initially, but brings hope to the downtrodden and the people within the system that understand that it's no longer serving the people.

 

[Wiseblade]

It looks like the episode is down on the main site...did they purposely take it down?

Yeah, it was only supposed to be up for the weekend.

 

[shira]

Everyone important is white, except the Fire Nation.

Yeah well now even all the main characters and writers are white. Funny, how nobody cares now as long as they "look" and act like whatever Asian countries they are supposed to be representing. And we have Koreans drawing and popular Asian actors doing "guest appearances"-only.

I still can't get over

Tenzin

&
Mako

Aren't there any decent Asian voice actors besides Dante Basco?
"Whatever the asian equivalent to blackface is"-rage

 

[CoolS]

At the beginning of episode two, are those people sitting behind Korra and Tenzin at breakfast supposed to be airbenders also? How would that be possible? Were more refugees from Aang's time found?

No, they aren't airbenders. Most likely they are just monks who are living the simple lifestyle of the Air Nomads that Aang taught (them).

 

[CornBurrito]

Yeah well now even all the main characters and writers are white. Funny, how nobody cares now as long as they "look" and act like whatever Asian countries they are supposed to be representing. And we have Koreans drawing and popular Asian actors doing "guest appearances"-only.

Are you seriously calling racism over voice actor selection?

It was clear the person you are responding to was referring to the movie.

 

[CoolS]

Are you seriously calling racism over voice actor selection?

It was clear the person you are responding to was referring to the movie.

I didn't even want to respond to that, especially sine JK Simmons is just awesome as Tenzin.

 

[shira]

Are you seriously calling racism over voice actor selection?

It was clear the person you are responding to was referring to the movie.

So it is ok to voice-actor cast a bunch of white people who are drawn as fake asian, but have a tonne of "guest" Asian actors. That makes no sense to me. The real Mako - amazing actor and his voice fits perfectly. JK Simmons no. Not at all.

But having white leads in a motion picture raises controversey.

I didn't even want to respond to that, especially sine JK Simmons is just awesome as Tenzin.

Are you saying JK Simmons is anywhere near Mako? He's a fine actor, but Mako steals the show in every scene.

 

[Qwomo]

uggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[CornBurrito]

So it is ok to voice-actor cast a bunch of white people who are drawn as fake asian, but have a tonne of "guest" Asian actors. That makes no sense to me. The real Mako - amazing actor and his voice fits perfectly. JK Simmons no. Not at all.

But having white leads in a motion picture raises controversey.

Casting white people as the heroes, and dark-skinned people as villains is the main controversy.

Let me know if the animated series does that.

And I disagree with J.K. Simmons not being good as Tenzin. It isn't like certain voices are exclusive to a race. You literally can't tell with voice actors like you can in a live action movie.

 

[shadyspace]

Can we go back to talking about bender sex guys

 

[CornBurrito]

Can we go back to talking about bender sex guys

Maybe shira can post about how Avatar is sexist and homophobic. Lets get the unholy trinity in here.

 

[Emitan]

In order for it not to be racist, Simmons needs to do a horrible fake Asian accent. Or else it would be offensive.

 

[CoolS]

Are you saying JK Simmons is anywhere near Mako? He's a fine actor, but Mako steals the show in every scene.

Where did I say that? You suddenly bring Mako into this. Yes he was awesome as Iroh, but unfortunately he's also dead now. JK SImmons does his role as Tenzin perfect and that's whatI am saying.

 

[Tuck]

Who the hell cares what race the voice actors are? They're all doing a fantastic job, that is all that matters.

 

[shira]

Casting white people as the heroes, and dark-skinned people as villains is the main controversy.

No, its the use of whites as Asians.

It isn't like certain voices are exclusive to a race. You literally can't tell with voice actors like you can in a live action movie.

I agree, but the entire cast is white. Why would use Asian actors as "guest characters"?

You literally can't tell with voice actors like you can in a live action movie.

Wow..

 

[CoolS]

Who the hell cares what race the voice actors are? They're all doing a fantastic job, that is all that matters.

Pretty much, so I don't get what the big problem is.

 

[CornBurrito]

No, its the use of whites as Asians.

Wow..

Ok, please tell me what my opinion is.

Wow doesn't tell me much. If you asked me what race the voice actors were I wouldn't be able to tell by voice alone.

 

[Wiseblade]

So, moving on...

 

[CoolS]

So, moving on...

I like Meelo!

 

[2th]

No, its the use of whites as Asians.


I agree, but the entire cast is white. Why would use Asian actors as "guest characters"?


Wow..

ok if you can be upset at this can I be upset about anime using Asians to portray whites, blacks and everything else? I mean where is the racial sensitivity?

 

[Kyou]

I like Meelo!

Jinora is clearly the best of Aang's grandchildren.

Clearly.

 

[Wiseblade]

I like Meelo!

Yes, all of Tenzin's children are amazing so far, but he's really making a mane for himself.

"Unhand me, strange woman!"

"you're a terrible teacher daddy!"

 

[CornBurrito]

Jinora is clearly the best of Aang's grandchildren.

Clearly.

Jinora is definitely my favorite.

 

[Emitan]

I like the one who won't make promises. I don't know their names.

 

[CornBurrito]

I like the one who won't make promises. I don't know their names.

That's Jinorah.

 

[Wiseblade]

I like the one who won't make promises. I don't know their names.

That's Jinora. She became my favourite purely based off that line. Ty Lee 2 is languishing in third.

 

[CornBurrito]

That's Jinora. She became my favourite purely based off that line. Ty Lee 2 is languishing in third.

Probably because she is the middle child.

 

[CrazyDude]

Wow..

Are you trying say that Asians have some kind of different voices? Do you want the Asian voice actor to use stereotypical Asian voices to satisfy you? Because, I do not see how there is any way to differentiate the voices. Have you ever met an American born Asian? They don't sound much different compared to a white person.

 

[Wiseblade]

I THOUGHT WE WERE MOVING ON

 

[CrazyDude]

I THOUGHT WE WERE MOVING ON

Never.

 

[ckohler]

No, they aren't airbenders. Most likely they are just monks who are living the simple lifestyle of the Air Nomads that Aang taught (them).

Yeah, that makes the most sence. They didn't have the tattoos, either.

 

[CornBurrito]

Yeah, that makes the most sence. They didn't have the tattoos, either.

So nonbender air nomads don't get the tattoos? Fucking bendists!

Also which is the better power? Waterbending or metalbending?

Metalbending allows for BDSM in an urban setting, but waterbending can control plants making it ideal for roleplaying The Deliverance.

 

[apana]

I like Meelo!

Jinora is clearly the best of Aang's grandchildren.

Clearly.

I love all of them:

 

[2th]

I THOUGHT WE WERE MOVING ON

You were wrong. Very, very wrong.

 

[Infinite Justice]

That's Jinora. She became my favourite purely based off that line. Ty Lee 2 is languishing in third.

She was doing well in episode 1 but that faltered in the next ep

 

[CornBurrito]

I love all of them:

How the fuck can Korra lift all that weight?

 

[Emitan]

How the fuck can Korra lift all that weight?

She's spent her whole life in combat training. She's fit as hell.

 

[ckohler]

How the fuck can Korra lift all that weight?

Airbender-bending.

 

[Wiseblade]

How the fuck can Korra lift all that weight?

Airbenders are light, yo. Also I really like the way Tenzin seems to bring a light breeze with him wherever he goes.

 

[CornBurrito]

She's spent her whole life in combat training. She's fit as hell.

Yeah but still...

 

[Blackhead]

I THOUGHT WE WERE MOVING ON

... What's wrong with having a discussion?

So nonbender air nomads don't get the tattoos? Fucking bendists!

Also which is the better power? Waterbending or metalbending?

Metalbending allows for BDSM in an urban setting, but waterbending can control plants making it ideal for roleplaying The Deliverance.

Only air bender masters get it. *cough* Fucking elitists *cough*

 

[CornBurrito]

Only air bender masters get it. *cough* Fucking elitists *cough*

How odd that Aang's son just happens to be the only master left. Nepotism at its finest.