Inside Avatar Studios: Seven Havens, New Games, and What’s Next for the Avatarverse
Avatar: Braving the ElementsShow Notes
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!
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You've seen their names in the credits of Avatar for years. Kenji Ono and William Niu were instrumental in bringing Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra to life, and now they're back for Seven Havens! Since Kenji Ono is Book One Director and Current Supervising Producer and William Niu is Art Director, they both ensure that everything you see in Seven Havens helps tell the story and contributes to the unraveling mystery. For example, did you notice Jae and Datu's matching hair ties? And we've got to talk about those Korra and Asami dolls! There's so much more to discover in Seven Havens Episode 5: The One Left Behind!
The Faceless have invaded Ellora, and our friend Uki has gone missing! While Jae and the girls search for Uki, we're thrilled to have found her voice actress Kimberly Woods! From studying neuroscience in Princeton to becoming a firebender in Avatar: Seven Havens, Kimberly Woods is on quite the journey! But can she use her brilliant mind to help us figure out what "portable sports" are? Find out in Seven Havens Episode 4: The Faceless! And stay tuned for Darren Barnet, the wonderful voice of Daemin, on our special Korraspondence segment!
Ready to join the Bending Brigade? Jae is looking forward to welcoming you! And we too are thrilled to welcome Major Curda back to the Braving the Elements Podcast! First Major was an Avatar superfan who imagined themselves as an airbender, and now they're the voice of one of the main characters of the new Avatar series who just so happens to be an airbender! Talk about perfect casting! This is Seven Havens Episode 3: The Order!
Who are the voices of Pavi and Nisha, the mysterious leads of Avatar: Seven Havens? Allow us to introduce you to Saheli Khan and Aishu Devan! Now that the twin Avatars' secret is revealed, Saheli and Aishu can finally share how excited they are to be the stars of the all-new Avatar show! This is Seven Havens Episode 2: Into the Storm!
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