Another animated epic that took the world by storm was a show called Avatar: The Last Airbender. Originally airing from 2005 to 2008 on Nickelodeon, this was a show that took the bar and raised, and eventually broke. The show takes place in an ancient setting where the world is divided into four nations of Water, Earth, Fire, and Air. In each nation are a select few group of people who have the ability to bend and manipulate their nation’s respective element. Only one, however, can bend all four. He or she is proclaimed the Avatar, and their duty is to balance and protect the world. They also act as a bridge between the physical and spirit world. The main character, Aang, is a young airbender who runs away once he discovers he is the avatar, due to being shunned by his fellow monks and being sent away from his adoptive father. However, he gets caught in a storm and is frozen for 100 years and wakes up in a world divided by war and under attack by the main nation of fire. His goal is to learn all four elements, while traveling with his friends and being pursued. This show touches base with war, specifically the damaging effects it can have a nation’s spirit. Refugees, starting a new life, conspiracy in a world that is divided, taking responsibility for one's past actions, and proving that death is not always the final option are some of the many themes shown throughout the show’s three seasons. Now while that may seem like such an onslaught of “messages” and “awareness campaigns” the show manages to have their comedy mirror their action. Thus having the light-hearted whimsy, parallel their serious moments, tying into a variety that makes a great show.
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...tly scars Zuko by burning one side of his face. Not only does this offer some character development but the audience has a chance to see, learn, and sympathize with the “villain”. Whereas most show’s will show a few moments of learning from a character, this series offers whole episodes to one single character, such as the masterpiece that is “Zuko Alone”. The world of Avatar has been carried on through its sequel Avatar: The Legend of Korra, but the legacy, reception, and groundbreaking material cannot be denied of its predecessor. Avatar: The Last Airbender is another breathtaking example of terrific storytelling, worthy of any medium, defying its boundaries of a cartoon. Being infused with the mature themes of destiny, and having the time to spare a joke, makes A:TLA a rare example of the two types of animation that makes this show, not only great, but epic.
The director of “The Hobbit” changed certain scenes from the book to revise the movie. The movie was based off of the book by J.R.R Tolkien. The book is about a hobbit named Bilbo that goes on a journey with dwarves and a wizard named Gandalf. When the director made the movie he changed some scenes throughout the movie to make the storyline more exciting than the book. Two examples where the author changed scenes from the book is when bilbo kicks gollum while escaping and when Bilbo finds Gollum’s ring.
The first animated movie produced by Pixar, a famous space ranger named Buzz Light-year said, “To infinity and beyond!” and that is exactly where Pixar has taken the animation industry. The success of Pixar is duly noted worldwide and they remain a leader in the animation industry. The company reeled in more than 100 awards and nominations for their work on animated films, commercials, and technical contributions to the animation industry. The trials and triumphs of this company have earned it its spot as one of the leading animation companies in the entertainment industry today. With all this success it is hard to think it was almost over before it ever began. Pixar’s history of trials and triumphs starts with a group of men and their ideas that would revolutionize the entertainment industry.
Avatar the motion picture throws you into a rich world, with diverse characters who clash over cultural and socio-economic issues. At the heart of the story is a former Marine named Jake Sully, who falls in love while on an alien planet with a woman from a race of people called the Na’vi. The character whom he falls in love with is an alien for which he sacrifices his whole way of life to be with. By way of his experiences with the Na’vi, he begins to adopt a new worldview, which can only be described as Pantheism.
Aladdin, a Disney Classic Movie, in my opinion, teaches kids and adults alike some of life’s most important lessons. First, Aladdin teaches that sometimes what we seem to want the most is not as we expect it to be. Next, the story of Aladdin also teaches that there are always people who think just to gain for themselves even if they seem to be our most trusted friends. Most importantly, Aladdin teaches us that one must not lie about or pretend being someone that they’re not just to impress. I have found that every Disney movie has something to teach and Aladdin, in between humor, action, and love, teaches these lessons in such a memorable way.
Well renounced animation studios of today, Walt Disney, Warner brothers, and Famous Studios all used children cartoons to explicitly display this effort of anti-Japanese sentiment.
“Hush” is a popular episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This is due to the twenty-nine minutes of the characters not speaking because their voices are taken away. The characters see the value of communication to solve their issues. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is related to real life problems such as insecurities and weaknesses. Some of these insecurities and weaknesses involved are identitiesidentity, relationships, and responsibilitiesduties. Also, adolescence because it is a time of growing and realizations. They mature through their experiences and battles of everyday life. and fighting. This occurs in a place called Sunnydale ,where during this time of the episode which monsters lurk around and are hunted. In the episode “Hush”, the voices taken away from the residents of Sunnydale represent the theme that communication is needed for understanding and solving problems.
Anime, or Japanese animation, is a style of animation most recognizable by characters with large eyes and beautifully detailed backgrounds. Once people watch anime, they will find besides spectacular animation, anime has complex characters and deep stories, many of which teach morals and values. Anime is very popular in Japan; it has also gained a following in America and is beginning to hit the mainstream.
In society today, we are conditioned to believe certain sets of ideals. We use these ideals to interact and get along with the other people we surround ourselves with. These ideals are often the societal norms that form common ground amongst individuals. However, living life based off these basic and unchanging beliefs is not beneficial to humanity, nor does it make life any easier to live. In fact, holding on to the most accepted beliefs holds back society as a whole. Judith Halberstam, in her essay “Animating Revolt and Revolting Animation” challenges these societal norms through the analysis of animated movies and, in doing so, carves a path for a new way of thinking.
The major task of the designer of any movie poster is to make the poster visually interesting, so that it captures the attention of its viewers. When people first glance at a movie poster, what catches their eye? What draws them in and makes them want to immediately purchase a ticket? Is it the usage of bright colors (or lack thereof), certain actors or directors they like, or is it the overall design of the poster? While certain posters leave a lot to the imagination in terms of what the movie is about, the movie poster for The Expendables 2 efficiently introduces the audience to what they can expect from the film.
Summary of your materials: The Avatar: The Last Airbender, created by Michael Dante Dimartino and Bryan Konietzko is an American animated television series.It is about the four nations: the Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and Air Nomads. Each nation can bend their own element which means that they can control over it. Then, there is the Avatar who can control all four elements. The main character, Aang who is the current Avatar runs away as a child and get himself trapped in an iceberg under water. During this time, the Fire Nation takes over and starts a war. Aang has to stop the war, however, he hasn’t mastered all four elements yet. The series goes from Aang mastering each element to defeating the war.
The Lego Movie is an animated film written and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. This movie is about an ordinary Lego mini-figure named Emmet, who is mistaken for an extraordinary master builder and expected to save the world. Everything changes when Emmet finds the Piece of Resistance which makes him the chosen one called “The Special.” Lord Business who is also the President plans to use the Kragle to freeze the universe perfectly in place so that the individual actions and machinations of society no longer go against his plan. Emmet teams up with his teammates to take down Lord Business plan and to save the world. At the end of the movie, Emmet convinces Lord Business that he does not have to be the bad guy and he could also
Star Wars (1977) is one of the world’s most successful films of all time. It has made a terrific impact on popular culture since its release. Furthermore, Star Wars changed the narrative and aesthetic style of future Hollywood films. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, illustrates how cinema has evolved since Fred Ott’s Sneeze (1894). Ultimately, this essay will explain the set up of Star Wars and how it connects to cinema history, in the point of views of the: narrative and cinematic style, genre, auteur theory and the global film industry.
Peter Jackson directed three films that is a part of The Hobbit trilogy. The films are called An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug and There and Back Again. It is an adaption of the 1937 novel by J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Jackson has also directed the prequel of The Hobbit films called the The Lord of the Rings (film series).
Cartoons are a huge part of today’s society and range from many different types of audiences. Most cartoons are aimed for a younger audience such as children or young pre-teens, however, there are cartoons that are specifically made for older audiences such a teens, young adults and adults. When it comes to cartoons, there are many different types that a person can choose to watch as well. From the array of cartoon genres or styles, a person can easily figure out what suits them. Cartoons usually stick to a certain line of what they want to aim at, such as if they want to follow a horrific story or if they just want to strictly be entertaining by giving off humorous jokes. After years of watching cartoons, there are three that have really
Moana (2016) is visually breathtaking film with a magnificent storyline as well. It keeps with traditional Disney warmth while creating a whole new feel. The music is gorgeous and unlike any other film. The film even incorporates multiple visual styles throughout without losing continuity. This much anticipate film definitely lived up to its expectations. The characters are strongly portrayed and lovable. There is an individuality to each of them. And the theme rings clear throughout the film: remember who you are. It is instilled into every part and expressed with great emotion. Through brilliant use of linear narrative, design, and sound and music, the theme is clear to all who watch.