Avatar: Braving the Elements

It's the first new Avatar series in 14 years, and it's a MYSTERY show! Co-executive producer Sehaj Sethi, executive producer Ethan Spaulding, and executive producer and co-creator of the Avatarverse Mike DiMartino come together to discuss what it's like to create a series where everything we know about the world of Avatar has changed. We also review the definition of the word "haven," just in case you didn't know and were too afraid to ask! PLUS- stay tuned for BREAKING NEWS in the Avatarverse about a brand-new upcoming project! There's so much more on the horizon in our episode about the Avatar: Seven Havens series premiere, On the Horizon!

Crafting the vision for an animated feature film is no small task. Production designer Jake Panian and art director Aaron Loftis discuss the complex process of bringing the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie to life with a painterly aesthetic mixing 2D and 3D animated elements!

We're finally able to talk about the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie! Janet and Dante reunite with Avatar creators Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko along with the film's director Lauren Montgomery to discuss what it was like to develop an Avatar project of this scale. How is making an 85 minute film different from creating a season of television? And how did they find the version of the story with the strongest emotional journey for Aang?

A new Avatar legend begins with the official companion podcast Avatar: Braving the Elements. Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (the voice of Prince Zuko) each week as they watch brand-new episodes of the all new series Avatar: Seven Havens! They'll also be breaking down the new Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie, and revisiting The Legend of Korra Book 3: Change. Get ready to meet the voices behind new Avatar characters for the very first time, as well as hear from the creative team that helps bring these stories to life. Don't miss the biggest season yet of Avatar: Braving the Elements!

In this season finale of Braving the Elements, hosts Janet and Dante team up with Avatar Studios insiders Isabella Boettcher and Joan Hilty for an unforgettable deep dive into the Avatarverse. Together, they explore the rich storytelling that spans across animation, comics, novels, and games, revealing how every piece connects to the larger world fans love.
The conversation touches on everything from the emotional highs and heartbreaks of The Legend of Korra to the darker, more complex narratives in the Kyoshi and Yangchen novels. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes insights on how creators keep the lore consistent while expanding the universe through new mediums like tabletop RPGs, Magic: The Gathering, and major gaming collaborations with Fortnite and Overwatch. Plus, there’s an exciting tease about the upcoming series Seven Havens and what it could mean for the future of the Avatar timeline.
Watch the video version on the official Avatar Legends YouTube Channel for even more reactions and insights!