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Tentative Avatar Interview
So, if we were to, by chance, have an interview with Bryan Konietzko and/or Mike DiMartino (the creators of Avatar), what questions would you guys want us to ask?
Just curious.
Just curious.
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- Can you tell us something about fighting styles used and why those?
Ehm... no further ideas actually.
Also, how they feel about the show's acceptance into the American anime fan community and the shipping that goes on and stuff.
I want to know about how they pitched the show to Nick. How did they sell this show when it is rather different from most of the other offerings on the Network?
Their favorite movies, anime, and what they were inspired by. What movie did they watch that made them want to pursue this career?
Their favorite characters and favorite bending style. (also ask about their kung fu training)
What changes would they like to see in the American animation industry and the perception of American animated film (plot changes, et. al)
and lots more!
Where did the idea to make the movie came from"
Why live-action?
And so on.
What happens after the Avatar brings balance back (or not). Will the story continue or will it come to a close?
Any plans for an RPG set in the Avatar world?
so, will you two actually watch the show before doing the interview?
I have seen it all.
Scott needs to watch it or else.
1. How hard was it getting the quality of the animation and voice acting to the height it currently is when no other American made animation does this?
2. Have you always wanted to create a show like this or was the sudden popularity of Japanese animation in a lot of the western world your window of opportunity?
3. Was there a certain voice actor you wanted to have on your show that was eventually replaced by the current cast? Why did they not make it till the end, bar the fact you just found someone better.
4. Was there anything that you wanted the show to have that had to be changed or taken out and what difference do you think it would have made to the show?
5. How did you manage to stick together through film school, Family Guy, King of the Hill all the way up to creating Avatar: The last Airbender? (I'm not sure if they did work on family guy or king of the hill together, but I assume so, moar research required)
6. What came first... the avatar or the bending?
That's all I can think of.
Was the elemental bending really just a clever way to have kung fu fights without upsetting the censors?
Did Nick ever make you guys change something in the show?
The Past:
• What made you decide to pursue this career? Was there any one film or person you were particularly inspired by?
• Every artist has to begin somewhere. Can you tell us some of the ideas and characters you would think up as a child?
• Being the creator of their own series is a dream that many young animators aspire to. How did you get from being one of those kids to where you are now? Tell us about the journey.
• How did you two meet and end up working together?
The Creation of Avatar:
• When and how did you first come up with the idea of Avatar, and how did that idea and the characters evolve over time?
• What came first... the idea of the avatar or the idea of the bending?
• I've heard that you study kung fu. Were there any times that your own personal experience in training at a martial art influenced the show?
• You air on Nick. Since Avatar is a bit of a departure from their usual programming, can you talk a little about what it was like pitching the show to the Network?
• Was there anything that you wanted the show to have that had to be changed or taken out, and what difference do you think it would have made to the show?
The Reaction to Avatar:
• What changes would they like to see in the American animation industry and the American perception of animated film?
• What do you think about the show's acceptance into the American anime fan community?
• What is the most gratifying comment you have ever gotten about the show?
• We've been hearing talk for some time now of an Avatar live action film directed by M. Night Shamalan. Can you talk about some of your experiences regarding the adaptation and what it's like to experience another person's interpretation of your ideas?
Creativity:
• Do you have favorite character type or favorite plot element? Say, when reading a book or watching a movie, what kind of theme is guaranteed to really grab you?
• Out of curiosity can you tell us some of your favorite anime?
• If you were to create another show starting tomorrow, what kind of show would it be? How would it be different than avatar?
• Are there any ideas you have on the back burner that you are particularly fond of? Any concept that you dwelt on lately and thought, "That would be cool?"
What was your first job?
What skills make a good "Creator" of animation?
What other shows have you worked on?
What were your biggest influences for the character designs?
Can you give me a job?
I would ask:
- How do you feel about Nickelodeon's erratic scheduling of Season 3?
- What was the writing process of the show?
- Why did you decide to let it be adapted into a film?
- Why did you choose the film to be live action? Or was it your choice? If not, what do you think of the choice?
- Why M. Night Shyamalan?
- When Aang dies, will there be any airbenders left? Will Aang's children be airbenders or will new airbenders just start being born?
If you guys manage to get them on .... oh mans, that would be so fucking awesome.
Was your intent with the finale of Season 2 to end it in a similar way to the ending of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back? With basically everything going wrong and the heroes forced to flee after being soundly defeated? (There are other examples as to the similarities, but they aren't really necessary to bring up here.)
Season 3 won't be fully out until May end. The latest episode is Chapter 13: The Firebending Masters. I have no idea when 14 through to 17 are coming; I just know that in May the 4-part finale is out.
EDIT: One more question please