Avatar’s vivid world comes back to life at D23 ahead of sequels

No kidding

The world of Avatar burst into being with the 2009 movie, but four sequels are coming, beginning in 2021. The original movie was nominated for nine Oscars, and won three — best art direction, best visual effects, and best cinematography.

This bust of a Na’vi child was one of many used to finalize the design of the characters. The Na’vi are the species that live on Pandora, and stand 10 feet tall, with blue skin.

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