My thoughts on the Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender series

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Did you watch anything interesting?

On Sunday, I watched the Avatar: The Last Airbender live action Netflix TV series. And you know what, it turned out to be a pretty good adaptation of the original series. The first season only has eight episodes, so they couldn't show everything such as not including a moment from one of my favorite episodes The Waterbending Scroll (season 1 episode 9). But I can watch that episode anytime. (Edit to add: For some reason, I totally overlooked Katara waterbending with the scroll. I guess next time I won't watch a show so early in the morning. Yes, I am currently re-watching this.)

Trailer: The Thundermans Return

I can't believe I forgot to post the trailer for The Thundermans Return. I posted the teaser trailer back in December but somehow didn't get around to posting the official trailer especially since it was released last Sunday (February 11th) during the Super Bowl (which I didn't watch). Anyway, I love The Thundermans TV series and this movie looks like it will be just fun and ridiculous as the show was. Along with return of the main characters, it looks like nearly all of the supporting characters will appear as well. I do wonder if Grandpa Gideon will also make a little cameo, he was one wacky and cool old man. The movie will premiere on Thursday, March 7th on Paramount Plus.


The Thundermans Return

Premiere Date: March 7, 2024

Description:

The Thundermans Return follows twins Phoebe and Max who are enjoying their superhero lifestyle in a new city, but when one ‘save’ goes awry, the Thundermans are sent back to Hiddenville. While Hank and Barb enjoy their return, Chloe develops a new friend group, and Billy and Nora begin a normal high school life, Max and Phoebe are determined to regain their superhero status. The movie features the return of show favorites, including familiar locations, and new menacing supervillains.

Entertainment News #38: Chicago Fire, Cancelled Shows, The Thundermans movie Teaser Trailer

- Alberto Rosende is leaving Chicago Fire after four years of playing character Blake Gallo. His final appearance will be in the 12th season premiere. I'm so behind on Chicago Fire, I need to get caught up. Alberto Rosende is not the only cast member to announce they are leaving the show. It's starting to feel like the show is having a high turnover rate and it might be time for the show to end. Anyway, sad to see Alberto go but I hope his next project will be something interesting as well.

Art of the Day: Katara

Artwork: Katara by Caleb Thomas

Teaser Trailer: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

I love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and each adaptation always brings something different. And this upcoming new animated movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem seems to continue that. This looks like it's going to be a fun movie. Although, I do wish it was something that aired on TV, I don't know it just feels like a TV movie. Anyway, I can't wait to see this which will be in theatres on August 4th.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Description:

In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

Art of the Day: Momo and Avatar Aang

Artwork: Momo and Aang by Devin Elle Kurtz

On My List: April 4th

How was everyone's weekend? I hope you had a good one. Over the weekend, I found a new bookstore, it's cute and had a little cafe. I walked through the aisles checking out the books and before leaving the store I bought a book, The Bigfoot Files by Lindsay Eagar. It's a middle grade supernatural book that been on my list for a while.

As for what else is On My List, here is this week's list of books, shows and movies that I'm interested in.


Books I Want to Read:

I found three interesting books, a music and magic fantasy, a supernatural romantic comedy and a contemporary story about a ballet dancer having to re-evaluate her dreams. These are three books that I really want to read. I really love finding and reading so many different stories.

Book: Ballad & Dagger (Outlaw Saints book #1) by Daniel José Older

Publication Date: May 3, 2022

Description:

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Daniel José Older's music-and-magic-filled YA urban fantasy about two teens who discover each other and their powers during a political battle within a unique diaspora community.

Almost sixteen years ago, Mateo Matisse's island homeland disappeared into the sea. Weary and hopeless, the survivors of San Madrigal's sinking escaped to New York.

While the rest of his tight-knit Brooklyn diaspora community dreams of someday finding a way back home, Mateo--now a high school junior and piano prodigy living with his two aunts (one who's alive, the other not so much)--is focused on one thing: getting the attention of locally-grown musical legend Gerval. Mateo finally gets his chance on the night of the Grand Fete, an annual party celebrating the blended culture of pirates, Cuban Santeros, and Sephardic Jews that created San Madrigal all those centuries ago.

But the evil that sank their island has finally caught up with them, and on the night of the celebration, Mateo's life is forever changed when he witnesses a brutal murder by a person he thought he knew.

Suddenly Mateo is thrust into an ancient battle that spans years and oceans. Deadly secrets are unraveled and Mateo awakens a power within himself--a power that not only links him to the killer but could also hold the key to unlocking the dark mystery behind his lost homeland.

From the author of the award-winning Shadowshaper Cypher series comes the first novel in the Outlaw Saints duology—a brilliant story that will transport readers to a world where magic, myth, and gods reign over the streets of Brooklyn.

Happy 17th Anniversary Avatar: The Last Airbender!

Wow, time really does fly by, I can't believe it's been 17 years since Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series premiered February 21, 2005 on Nickelodeon. Avatar: TLA is one of the best animated series, it's an epic adventure that's smart, funny, dramatic and action-packed. The show which stayed on for three seasons follows the reappearance of the Avatar who is destined to provide balance to the world but since the Avatar had disappeared for 100 years, the Fire Nation had taken over.

Avatar Aang only had his Airbending ability and would need the help of Sokka and Katara (a water bender) who are from the Southern Water Tribe to help him find bending masters so that he can learn to bend the other three elements of water, earth and fire. Which he would need all four of his abilities and more to try to stop the Fire Nation.

Avatar: TLA is still one of my favorite shows has some the most passionate fans and I love that the show continues to gain even more new fans. Happy 17th anniversary Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Art of the Day: Avatar Korra and Asami Sato

Artwork: Korra and Asami by Killian Ng

Book of Interest: Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Cookbook

I love finding geeky cookbooks, it's fun trying out different recipes inspired by a fandom, show, movie, etc. I am such a big fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender, it's one of my favorite shows which is why I want to get this official cookbook. According to the description, there are recipes inspired by each of the four nations.

I've seen a few sample pages online and it seems like the author put a lot of thought into what recipes are featured in this. As an Avatar: TLA fan and a geeky foodie, this is a cookbook I have to get.

Book: Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Cookbook: Recipes from the Four Nations by Jenny Dorsey

Publication Date: November 9, 2021

Description:

Feast on delicacies unique to the Earth Kingdom, Water Tribe, Air Nomads, and the Fire Nation with the Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Cookbook.

From the shores of Kyoshi Island to the crowded streets of Ba Sing Se, this official cookbook collects signature dishes from all four nations, like vegetarian plates of the Air Nomads, fiery entrees from the Fire Nation, seafood from the North and South Poles, and delectable cuisine from the Earth Kingdom.

Featuring enticing color photography, step-by-step instructions, and tips for adapting dishes to specific diets, this book includes sixty authentic food and beverage recipes inspired by the beloved series. Enjoy this diverse compendium of delicacies from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Art of the Day: Asami Sato and Avatar Korra

Artwork: Asami and Korra by wisperr

Art of the Day: Avatar Aang and Apa

Artwork: Aang and Appa by Devin Elle Kurtz

Art of the Day: Aang and Katara

Artwork: Katara and Aang by yienyien

Avatar: The Last Airbender is still one of my favorite animated series. I loved seeing Aang become the Avatar he was meant to be while also seeing Katara grow into being a Master of Waterbending. With the Fire Nation gearing up for another plan to further its reign, there was a lot of pressure and responsibility placed on Aang, Katara and the rest of Team Avatar (Sokka, Toph and Zuko) to stop them. This really was a fantastic show.

Art of the Day: Avatar Korra

Artwork: Korra by SolKorra

Characters Reading: Jeanette Miller (Alvin and the Chipmunks)

I love watching Alvin and the Chipmunks animated series on Nickelodeon, anyone else watch this show? In the episode Sherlock Chipmunk, Jeanette Miller was reading a Sherlock Holmes book. She is such a big fan of mysteries because when Theodore Seville's favorite toy Talking Teddy had gone missing, she wanted to solve the case.

Don't you just love that her bedside table is full of books?

(Alvin and the Chipmunks season 3 episode 10 "Sherlock Chipmunk")

Fandom Friday: How can iCarly share the same universe as Henry Danger?

I don't understand how iCarly can be in the same universe as Henry Danger on Nickelodeon. On Game Shakers, the characters Triple G, Hudson, Babe and Kenzie are really big fans of the iCarly TV series to the point that they snuck into the hotel room of actor Nathan Kress (who played Freddie Benson on iCarly) to ask him questions about the show on the episode Game Shippers.

Game Shakers season 2 episode 17: Game Shippers

Trailer for New Animated Series "Glitch Techs"

There's a new animated series Glitch Techs that I want to watch. The first season premiered yesterday on Netflix with nine episodes and it's looks completely over-the-top and fun with monster hunters going after monsters from video games that were released due to glitches. I'm loving the futuristic aesthetics, it gives the show a really cool look.

So, who else is going to watch Glitch Techs?

Glitch Techs

Created by Dan Milano and Eric Robles

Starring: Ricardo Hurtado, Monica Ray, Scott Kreamer, Dan Milano, Rachael Russakoff, Luke Youngblood and more

Description:

A team of futuristic young monster hunters deals with video game monsters who enter the real world due to glitches.

What are your favorite Cree Summer's animated characters?

I feel like voice actors never truly get the appreciation they deserve and I want to start posting something about some of my favorite ones. I just love when I can recognize an actors voice in something, it's really cool. One of my favorite actor/voice actor is Cree Summer, she has voiced so many great characters and she's another one that I can immediately recognize her voice whenever I watch something animated.

Here is an interesting video where she talks about some of the characters she has voiced over the years. And below that are some of my favorite characters.

Art of the Day: Avatar Korra and Asami Sato

Artwork: Korra and Asami by Ian-Navarro

Sneak Peek for Tonight's Henry Danger Episode "Mr. Nice Guy"

It's hard to believe Henry Danger is ending, this superhero comedy series is one of my favorite shows. It's funny and action packed and has some zany characters. Well, I guess at some point, all good things must come to an end and I really enjoyed watching this show. So, tonight kicks off the countdown to the final episodes. I'm not sure how many episodes are left in this fifth season but I will watched them all.

Tonight's episode looks like it will continue with the show's typical zaniness with someone going around town stopping rude behavior with some rather interesting methods. I guess we'll see if Captain Man and Kid Danger will stop the vigilante or somehow make a mess of everything.


Henry Danger                                                       8:00 PM EST                                        Nickelodeon

Episode: Mr. Nice Guy (season 5 episode 31)

Description:

A vigilante in a smiley-face mask punishes Swellviewians for being rude in public. Kid Danger and Captain Man's investigation leads them to the TV set of Mr. Wallabee, a local TV celebrity who hosts a show for children.