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Team Avatar Art Leaked, Repainted After Comic-Con Reveal

7/24/2026

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Lauren Montgomery unveiled a Team Avatar image at a San Diego Comic-Con panel Thursday.
Designer Jake Panian warned the 2024 CinemaCon image would leak, prompting Paramount to promise safety.
After the leak, Panian repainted the artwork, which later appeared in interviews.
She displayed sketches of a bearded Aang, varied Zuko hairstyles, and a pregnant Katara.
Leanne Butkovic said the team dropped Chinese as the rhythm language to reflect cultural inspirations.

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Lauren Montgomery unveiled a Team Avatar image at a San Diego Comic-Con panel Thursday.
Designer Jake Panian warned the 2024 CinemaCon image would leak, prompting Paramount to promise safety.
After the leak, Panian repainted the artwork, which later appeared in interviews.
She displayed sketches of a bearded Aang, varied Zuko hairstyles, and a pregnant Katara.
Leanne Butkovic said the team dropped Chinese as the rhythm language to reflect cultural inspirations.