Last week, theaters welcomed Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief to the box office; and warmly, we might add. More importantly to us, however, was that the film included the newtrailer to M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming film The Last Airbender – longer than the trailer shown during the Super Bowl. The story, based on Nickelodeon’s Avatar The Last Airbender, tells the tale of Aang, a 12-year-old boy (played by Noah Ringer) who provides the last hope for restoring harmony to a land consumed by chaos. Take a look at the trailer right here and see for yourself! (more… )

The Super Bowl was awesome! Saints made the miracle climb to Super Bowl champs, besting the Colts in a fantastic game, giving the city of New Orleans a great reason to celebrate. And, hey, along the way, we pick up a sneak peek at the upcoming Avatar film, The Last Airbender! Bonus! M. Night Shyamalan’s epic about the anime-styled, Nickelodeon super star is ready for the big screen and looks amazing. Aang shines it what truly looks to be an amazing battle by the four elemental nations; Air, Water, Earth, and Fire. The flick hits theaters July 2nd, beginning the story on a grand scale. But don’t let these words steal the show; check out the trailer here for yourself, and let us know what you think (more… )

For some time now, famed director James Cameron has been hard at work on a not-so-secret project; an upcoming movie called Avatar. Despite the timing coincidence, this film has no connection to the M. Night Shyamalan flick The Last Air Bender, about the Nickelodeon star of the same name. Cameron’s story, which hits theaters worldwide this December, takes place on the distant moon Pandora, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization. Avatar’s story was actually in development for nearly 15 years, which is visible in all of the amazing detail seen in the trailer, below the break. Check it out, and let us know if this looks better than the Nick-backed film!

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The Last Airbender movie is on its way; less than a year until the release date of July 2nd, 2010. And, of course, a movie can’t be released without some toys by its side! Spin Master will work with Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products to produce toys for the film, based on Nickelodeon’s animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. This will include action figures, vehicles, playsets, and more, all based on the heroes and villains from the live-action flick, brought to us by M. Night Shyamalan, Nickelodeon Movies, and Paramount Pictures.

Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny. But when the Fire Nation launches a brutal attack on the others, the world sinks into war. A century of battles rage, with no hope in sight, until Aang begins to unlock his true calling, and discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Sound familiar? It should! Nickelodeon’s hit animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender is going to get the hollywood treatment in live-action form, thanks to M. Night Shyamalan, Nickelodeon Movies, and Paramount Pictures. The film, starring Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz, and Jackson Rathbone, hits theaters on July 2nd, 2010, but those at the San Diego Comic-Con got to see an early teaser trailer …which you now can see too, after the break!

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Nickelodeon recently featured a clip of M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming (has-to-be-awesome) movie, The Last Airbender, starring the formerly only animated Avatar.  The clip of the Paramount and Nickelodeon joint-project film was introduced by Dev Patel who plays Lord Zuko.  More details were promised soon, so stay TOONed to ToonBarn!

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M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming live action film, Avatar: The Last Airbender, based on the popular Nickelodeon anime title, has finally found someone worthy of portraying Zuko.  Dev Patel, star of the recent hit Slumdog Millionaire, will take on the role of the Fire Nation’s evil Zuko, which was originally to be played by Jesse McCartney until schedule conflicts arose. The Last Airbender will be in theaters July 2nd, 2010.

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The internet has spoken! Buzz is all around that M. Night Shyamalan has begun casting roles his upcoming, live-action film, “Avatar: The Last Airbender”.  The movie, which is based on Nickelodeon’s animated super-hit series, has already cast Aang, Sokka, Katara, and maybe even Zuko.  So exciting!  The flick will hit theaters in July of 2010, but it’s good to hear progress is already being made.

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