A new show inspired by James Cameron's blockbuster movie "Avatar" is coming to the Las Vegas Strip next week.
"TORUK -- The First Flight" by Cirque du Soleil will transport audiences to the world of Pandora in a visually stunning live setting.
Through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft buoyed by a soaring cinematic score, Cirque du Soleil applies its unique signature style to James Cameron’s imaginary world and “makes the bond” between two kindred artistic visions that capture the imagination.
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Narrated by a “Na’vi Storyteller” and populated by unforgettable characters, "TORUK – The First Flight" is a mythical tale set thousands of years before the events depicted in the film "Avatar" and before any humans ever set foot on Pandora.
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The story of "Toruk" is not the same as the one of "Avatar." It tells a new story, one that supposedly takes place before the events of the movie.
The storyline revolves around two hunters and childhood friends who go on an epic quest to gather 5 talismans that will give them the power to summon the Toruk, a fearsome predator. The Toruk is a cross between a pterodactyl and a hammerhead shark. The friends and hunters believe that by taming the Toruk, they can save the various tribes of Pandora from destruction.
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"TORUK – The First Flight" performs at the T-Mobile Arena Jan. 18 through Jan. 22. Tickets are now on sale at www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk.
