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seeing people be shocked that norm has children and him not raising spider was not out of inability but rather a choice reminds me that a lot of people i think misunderstood a big part about spider. it’s not just the sullies, every adult in his life has failed him. you can’t only blame the sullies for not understanding him because every other character is just as guilty of it
So you're telling me that it was never that Norm COULDN'T raise Spider from lack of time but rather he just didn't want to?! 😭
Oh Spider no one in this franchise deserves you except maybe Kiri (platonicly)
WHAT DO YOU MEAN NORM HAS TWO KIDS AND A WIFE!¡!
Omaticon 2025 Bailey Bass Interview highlights!
This will just be a collection of quick notes I jotted down during Bailey's interview this afternoon!
Very weird way to start, but she mentioned all the set foods/catering are vegan, and anyone who wanted meat had to go meet up with other people who wanted meat to get it.
She didn't know how to swim before her final audition! (can relate, I also don't know how to swim...)
Other than Tsireya, her favorite character is Kiri. She felt really emotionally impacted by the scene where Kiri wakes up crying.
Avatar 2 & 3 were filmed at the same time.
I don't know if she was supposed to say this, but she did pretty much imply Kiri doesn't have epilepsy...
Her favorite scenes she's done are in A3
Her favorite scene she's done was in "IWTV," but one she did with Ronal in A3 is a close second.
She had no problem rolling her r's, as she speaks Russian
She said "I only do weird roles, but I'm here for it!"
She and others had to learn how to "walk like a Metkayina," meaning they have a way of gliding and swaying their hips when they walk, due to the wider hips.
Cliff Curtis and other Māori actors on set provided valuable and important insight
When asked what the biggest take away from Tsireya is, she said her kindness and to "lead with kindness."
She most often gets recognized for playing Claudia
She loves getting messages from people who've overcome their anxiety (something she's dealt with), as well as people who value her representation for being a mixed woman, embracing her curls, being Eastern Europe, and as a black woman. She mentioned that a prominent black female athlete had told her she means a lot.
If she's not busy, she likes interacting with fans! She doesn't want anyone to feel stupid for being excited to talk to her.
She actually prefers Tsireya's hair over her costumes!
Her most memorable scene to film was the one where they pull the tracking buoy from Payakan.
Bailey was such a delight to listen to, and I'm so glad she was able to attend our Omaticon this year!! I can't wait to see what she does next, from Tsireya and beyond!
Omaticon 2025 Costuming with Shealyn Biran and Carrie Hollinger
Now, the plan was originally for Lead Designer Deb Scott to attend, however she had to evacuate from Los Angeles due to the fires, but she is safe, and my thoughts and prayers go to her and everyone else out there in LA.
For some more summary from today:
We started with the songchords: their bead-work and macrame intricacy is reflective of the character who made them. Their personality, clan, and community affect the designs.
Someone asked about the macro algae that was incorporated into several designs. In asking if it would decay, they answered that yes, it would. The Na'vi are more accepting of their garments having a finite lifespan. They accept the lifecycle of their world, and of their clothes which closely reflect their world.
All the clothes have to be functional/based in reality. The environmental elements are incorporated into the fashion, and they have distinct features unique to their respective clans.
Sigourney Weaver liked to use the pieces and went to them for inspiration more than others.
James Cameron has a vision he entrusted to Deb, and the glue between all the departments was Jon Landau. His a voice that is sorely missed.
Many of the costume pieces needed regular, even nightly upkeep to keep them intact.
It was very interesting/exciting to blend the disciplines of animation/VFX/costuming for live action.
Shealyn's favorite piece is Neytiri's blue feather neckpiece. It was the first render. She spoke a lot about designing it, because Jim doesn't want "a top to look like a top." The Na'vi don't have modesty standards on earth, so their fashion is more for practicality and adornment/embellishment. The feather top in particular took a lot of work to render and make work.
Carrie's favorite piece is a driftwood top Tsireya wears. It's based off a piece of driftwood Deb found on the beach, and it was inspired by something Carrie thought her daughter would like.
Aonung and Tonowari have similar loin cloth designs, reflecting that families often have their own unique patterns/inspirations.
To go off of that, Neytiri will be holding on to many of Neteyam's accessories in A3 :(
The recoms are all individually designed. Deb has connections with a military associate who has a lot of gear and design inspiration, and all the recom actors got to try on a lot of different gear for inspiration. Deb designed the camo that the recoms wear, as she wanted something different than the digi-camo from A1. The scale of the camo was also important in the designing process.
When asked for advice for young artisans Carrie said she made a lot of her connections at North Carolina's school of arts. So watch your connections! Shea said to never stop learning, and that everything can be a tool. "Keep learning, keep trying, keep playing."
Omaticon 2025 Josh Izzo Lore Drop!
That time of the year again! Omaticon kicked off tonight, be sure to check it out HERE!
One of the biggest reveals (for me), was that Norm has two children, and a mate from the Olangi clan! One of his children is a daughter, Popiti, who the Visual Dictionary reveals as Tuk's best friend!
Quaritch's ikran's name is still not officially "Cupcake." Sorry :(
Amrita is not harvested from the Tulkun kuru, but rather directly from a gland in the brain, specifically in their upper brain pan.
Varang's "creature" will be a big hit.
Tsireya will have some beautiful scenes in "Fire and Ash"
When asked about larger scale toys, the response is simply "No comment." so do with that what you will.
The official release date we have is Dec. 19.
He would like more of the merchandise to become accessible to international fans/fans who cannot go to Disney or buy from a re-seller.
He gives a "hearty irayo" to the fans for once again, being an amazing fan base!
Be sure to check out Omaticon, especially for the interview with Bailey Bass tomorrow, Jan. 11, at 1pm EST!
Bailey revealing that all the food on set is vegan is so funny to me. Jimcam said "eat vegan or else"
