Avatar - HBO HD - First Look (Behind the Scenes) Special

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ragucP9jlXc&hl=en

The Differences Between Anime and Cartoon

Cartoon is a term that once referred to fine art during the renaissance period. Somehow, though, the term's meaning evolved (or devolved, depending on how you look at it) into humorous and witty illustrations and, finally, into animated programs meant to entertain people, mostly children. For, clarity, the term 'cartoon' in this article shall be referring to the animated programs. Recently, however, a new term has been coined: Anime. And the distinction between these two has caused much confusion.

Strictly speaking though, there should be no distinction between anime and cartoon. Anime is a term used by the Japanese to refer to animated cartoons, from their own country and from others as well. Somehow, though, the world started using the term anime in reference to Japanese cartoons exclusively. Japanese animation was once called japanimation, but this term was aptly discarded when the term 'Anime' was put into use.

Some say that they see absolutely no difference between the two, even going so far as to classify both cartoons and anime as 'childish' because of the nature of how they are presented, much to the woe of anime fans. Technically, there's no official difference and they are somewhat correct. But you only have to watch a single episode of any anime series and you'll see that anime is far more than your usual slapstick comedy man-tripping-on-a-banana-peal early morning cartoons. There is a real and profound difference between the two besides their spellings: Anime is so much more than 'just a cartoon'.

Storylines/Plots

Cartoons usually have a simple and defined plot. And they're usually about the good guys fighting the bad guys. Cartoons rarely go beyond that old cliché. Most Anime series, on the other hand, are also about the same good vs. evil but the plots are rarely simple and rarely predictable. You'll find an element of politics, religion, humanity, and a score of several other abstract concepts within an anime. Whereas cartoons are just about 'evil' cats chasing 'innocent' mice or a hero defending himself and others from a very evil bully. Anime can blur the lines between good and evil so much that you'll be left wondering which side is really right. Look at the plot of Gundam, there aren't any good guys or bad guys. They're both fighting for a cause - a worthy one, and both sides are prepared to do good and evil to achieve their goals. Look at the Wave Country arc of Naruto. Zabuza, evil as he was, had evoked more sympathetic tears than any of the typical Disney antagonists. There are, however, few exceptions to the 'cartoons are simple' rule. There are cartoon series that are far advanced like X-men.

In terms of humor, anime goes beyond the slapstick comedy that cartoons offer. There won't be any corny joke about the chicken crossing the road with anime. There won't even be the quintessential banana peal. Anime humor is deep and witty. However, it is to be noted that cartoons are mostly for kids. Anime can be for an adult audience; it mostly is, actually. There are even times when anime plots are hardly suited for children.

Characters

In cartoons, there's a protagonist, an antagonist, and a damsel in distress. Their roles are well-defined and clear and the characters always act according to their roles. In anime, however, the damsel in distress may very well become the antagonist, leaving the protagonist in distress. There's no knowing what to expect in anime. Anime characters, a lot of times, are developed overtime through trials and growth, while cartoon characters remain the same from when the show started. (Of course, there are exceptions such as Spiderman.) Since there's an ongoing plot, Anime characters actually grow up and may even produce the next generation for the series. Anime fans tend to get into the characters a lot deeper because of the characters' depth and charm. Consider Naruto; viewers see him growing up from an infant to a young powerful ninja, the way he relates to people, the way he learns new techniques, and the way he evolves visually. That is one of the chief reasons for popularities of anime over plain cartoons.

ATLA: When It's Done (NYCC vid)

The cast of Avatar learns that their days are numbered. Some take it better than others. Katara/Secretary -Joshua "Tomamoto" Tomar ( www.youtube.com ) Writing/All other voices - ganxingba Video Editing - Psycho Silver ( www.youtube.com ) So, the story behind this video is that there was a call out for videos for the New York Comic Con, and after creating this, it was slated to premiere at the April 18th Avatar Panel there. Unfortunately, at the last second, the higher ups at Nickelodeon informed the people running the panel that no videos with clips from episodes not aired in the US were to be shown. So, only part of the video will premiere there, which is a shame. Still was fun as hell to make, and everyone should check out Tomamoto's Avatar Boredom dubs.Avatar: The Last Airbender is owned by Nickelodeon and created by Michael Dante dimartino and Bryan Konietzko. This is a work of parody made by a separate part (myself) and is in no way affiliated with anyone involved in the creation/distribution of Avatar: The Last Airbender.



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James Cameron's Avatar cine bivouac 2 - vonst - HD -

From the director of TERMINATOR, ALIENS, ABYSS, TERMINATOR 2, TRUE LIES & TITANIC - original trailer 2 english speaking language and title inserts - Check out the new WORLDS OF JAMES CAMERON special magazine made with our participation coming next week in all french bookstores www.mad-movies.com check also our website www.dvdvision.fr for more extensive Avatar coverage. Version avec les inserts textes en anglais - vo non st - Consultez notre chaîne pour la version vf avec inserts de textes français. Lisez notre interview exclusive du producteur d'Avatar Jon Landau sur http aussi disponible dans le dernier n° de SFX (n°142) actuellement en kiosques ! For those who ask, the music in the trailer are : 1) My Name is Lincoln (The Island OST) 2) Akkadian Empire - Audio Machine 3) Guardians at the Gate - Audio Machine THIS TRAILER IS (C) FOX AND IT'S UPLOAD AUTHORISED - ANY ATTEMPT BY A THIRD PARTY TO GET IT REMOVED BY FAKE YOUTUBE CLAIM OF COPYRIGHT WILL BE REPORTED TO FOX AND FOLLOWED BY PROSECUTION.



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Selecting Your Perfect Pixie Haircut

If you are interested in getting your hair cut into a pixie haircut there are several considerations you need to take into account before actually going under the scissors and having it styled. Your hair is something that people can see about you from the outside and because of that, you want it to look as good as possible while still fitting into a style and shape that you want. To help with that and the quest for the perfect pixie haircut these suggestions are designed to help you reach hair happiness with as few problems as possible.

Choose the style first. There are several different styles of pixie haircuts available. There are the standard short pixie cuts. In addition, there are also the choppy styles, the shaggy styles, and even some boyish inspired styles. No one style is perfect for everyone, and no one style appeals to everyone. You should look around at some pictures to decide which style you are most interested in before going to get the actual cut.

Once you have selected a style that you think you will like, start looking into the maintenance needs of it. While a standard, short pixie haircut is the traditional style and very low maintenance it does require frequent trimmings in order to keep the style looking sharp and clean. A slightly longer choppy or shaggy pixie haircut is not as needy for trims, but is typically more needy on styling time to create the perfect look. Balance your needs for style with the amount of time you can devote to maintenance and styling to have the best possible experience with your pixie haircut.

Another important consideration is being very careful if you are considering a boyish pixie haircut. Many women look very much boyish when they have this haircut. If you are considering this cut, you should talk to your stylist first to get their professional opinion about the finished product. If you are simply seeking out a very short style without the boyish appearance they can work with you to create a great modified pixie haircut that will fit your needs without making you appear boyish.

A great pixie haircut is the perfect accessory for going anywhere and any outfit. Styled and cut appropriately many people are quite happy with a great pixie haircut and happily keep the style for a very long time. These tips are designed to help you achieve the pixie haircut happiness that you have been looking for, without the worries of a bad haircut. So enjoy the new hairstyle with pride.

Mai and Zuko ( Maiko ) - Miss Independent

Mai, from the Nick show: 'Avatar' I included clips of her from several episodes including Maiko (Mai + Zuko) She is an interesting character that is somewhat independent, and despite not showing too many of her feelings, she is now dating Zuko, which can be counted as having a heart. Song used is Miss Independent - Kelly Clarckson (I think) and the I do not own the song (just the CD) or the avatar show, mike and Brian do and nick. Please enjoy, comment, rate!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8n9stj_LrA&hl=en

James Cameron's AVATAR: The Game (PS3) - Part 2 [Overview]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXsRBijb1lE&hl=en