TMNT General

[Undrave]

:redface2:

It was...........TOTALLY unfaithful to the 80's cartoon

Please... I watched eps of that show recently and I can tell the movie was way more faithful than your recollection of the serie. They laid it on thick a bit at first with the Turtles themselves but in the end the 87 Turtles were still heroes and still fought to save the day so I say that counts for something.

In the 80s series the Turtles were a bunch of goof balls and Shredder and Krang were just as innefective as their underlings. They deserved Bebop and Rocksteady.

 

[Silver Wolf]

New info and "early release" art for the Nickelodeon incarnation.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703362804576184420111427388.html

Viacom Inc.'s Nickelodeon is betting that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles still have some fight left in them. The cable channel spent $60 million to acquire the global rights to the franchise and plans to offer a new television version of the series using computer-generated animation in 2012.
[HORIZON] Nickelodeon

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were introduced in 1984.

Ciro Nieli, an executive producer of the new Turtles series, says that the coming computer-animated version will be slightly different than past incarnations. The four turtle protagonists, who previously could only be distinguished by the color of their masks, will each have "more individual attributes," Mr. Nieli says. The show will stress their martial-arts combat abilities, he adds.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were first launched in 1984, and have spawned comics, toys, movies and other products. "The TMNT generation is now of the age where they both have children to share with and look to reconnect with their own childhood," said Joe Wos, executive director the ToonSeum, a Pittsburgh cartoon museum.

Paul Dergarabedian, president of Hollywood.com's box-office division, says that because the 2007 movie "TMNT" grossed just $54.1 million at the domestic box office, "some of the magic" may have worn off the franchise. However, Mr. Dergarabedian said via email that "I think a re-booted version could still find favor with audiences given the long-time popularity of these characters." Nickelodeon plans to help reintroduce Turtles toys to the marketplace and Paramount has a feature-length movie in development with filmmaker Michael Bay ("Transformers").

Also, Alex Deligiannis, the character designer for the series, confirmed these designs on his Twitter. Here's his quote:

Yup, the #TMNT image accompanying the WSJournal Nickelodeon article is official. Them's the turtles!

And a fan-written article for good measure. (For example, the weapon Michelangelo is wielding is a "Kusarigama" or "chain sickle" rather than a Nunchaku. Whether this is a replacement, an addition to the arsenal, or them downplaying his typical weapon set is unknown.)

Edit: A few more tweets from Alex Deligiannis

-"Regarding the weapons, that’s just one of many images that was used for the composite. Don’t get your panties bunched, it's ok. Promise."

-"Incidentally, what kind of sense would it make to "outlaw" two wooden sticks, but replace them with a swinging blade on a chain? Come on."

 

[Mr. Yellow]

Here's the photo:

 

[Silver Wolf]

Here's a "sneak peek" (aka very few "shots" of the characters and a city backdrop) of the Nick version. http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/10/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-nickelodeon/

For now, they’re still just a mutation in process, but that’s no reason you can’t enjoy the first glimpse of Nickelodeon’s new and improved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The cable network has greenlit 26 half-hour episodes for late 2012, and EW has the exclusive first look at the four heroes in a half-shell: Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, and Leonardo. Nickelodeon promises this version of the franchise will be “funnier and ninja-ier,” and from the look of fierce concentration on these turtles’ faces, they seem a little tougher than previous incarnations — the last of which went off the air in 2009

Of note is that now in addition to Michelangelo wielding a chain-sickle, Donatello is also wielding some variant of a spear/bladed staff. I guess they're adding/expanding the arsenal by "theme" (Mikey using "chain based" weaponry, Don using "pole/staff based" weapons, etc.), but that still isn't 100% confirmed yet. It also is a bit odd that they're simultaneously advertising it as being "funnier and ninja-ier," which would allude to a "Lighter and Softer" or "Silver Age-ish" approach akin to the 1980's Cartoon, and yet the visual style is much more "grittier," reminiscent of the Mirage or 2K3 incarnations, albeit fairly simplified.

Also another press release blurb about the series has appeared. Here it is in context:
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Nickelodeon Builds on Animation Legacy by Adding Unprecedented 450 Episodes of New Animated Programming to Schedule Over the Next Three Years

Network Greenlights New CG-Animated Series Robot & Monster and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Saturday-Morning Animation Block Gets Super-Charged with Celebrity Guests, New Content
NEW YORK, March 10, 2011 - Nickelodeon , the global leader in television animation, will introduce 450 episodes of new animation programming over the next three years, with nearly 200 episodes rolling out on Saturday mornings in 2012. Representing the largest amount of animation production in the network's history, the new roster includes current hits like SpongeBob SquarePants, The Penguins of Madagascar, Fanboy and Chum Chum , T.U.F.F. Puppy , and the brand-new series The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra --a spinoff of Avatar: The Last Airbender; Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness --Nick's latest partnership with DreamWorks Animation; a new CG series, Robot & Monster ; and the Italian import Winx Club . And in fourth quarter 2012, Nickelodeon will premiere a new CG-animated version of the wildly popular franchise, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles .

"For 20 years animation has been a comic mainstay of the Nickelodeon DNA," said Brown Johnson, President, Animation, Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group. "Smart characters and great stories have made our shows number one for kids, and these pick-ups exemplify the continuing evolution of our animated programming. They complement our successful live-action offerings perfectly."

Further cementing its leadership position in television animation, Nickelodeon will elevate its powerhouse Saturday-morning animation block this spring with a vibrant new look, including never-before-seen program content, original animated shorts, animated music mash-ups and celebrity guests. The block will originate from the Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif., allowing viewers to experience the process of how animation is made today, as well as see the celebrity voice talent who come to the studio. Viewers will also be able to engage with the block's interactive features like online games, trivia challenges and watch-and-win opportunities. Nickelodeon's Saturday morning lineup (8 a.m.-12 p.m. ET/PT) has been the number-one destination for kids 2-11 for 11 consecutive seasons and currently delivers 3.2 million total viewers each week. On Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., SpongeBob SquarePants is the number-one program on all of TV with kids 2-11 (Source: NMR, Live + 7 Day data 12/27/10-2/20/11, Live + Same Day data 2/21/11-3/6/11, Sat 8 a.m.-12 p.m. time period).

New Series:

* Based on the iconic hit franchise, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been greenlit for 26 episodes and will be executive produced by Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia. This half-hour CG-animated action-comedy series breathes new life into the wildly popular band of reptile brothers. The new series begins as the turtles emerge from their hidden lair in the sewers for the very first time, ready to confront the wondrous and hostile world of New York City and face enemies more dangerous and pizza more delicious than anything they could have imagined. Funnier and ninja-ier than ever before, the show will explore the camaraderie of four teenage brothers learning to rely on themselves and one another as they unravel the mystery of their existence and grow to become the heroes they are destined to be.


* Created by Dave Pressler, Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia, Robot & Monster has been picked up for 26 episodes. The animated buddy comedy is set in a unique world where gangs of Howling Cyber Monkeys roam the streets at night, everybody loves bacon, and robots and monsters live side by side, but typically don't get along. A self-proclaimed genius and amateur inventor, Robot is convinced he is capable of great things, an opinion that is shared by absolutely no one else except Monster. Monster believes good things happen to good people and that all people are good. Together, they prove you can handle anything with your best friend at your side.


* Winx Club (52 episodes) is an animated action and fantasy series set in the mystical dimension of Magix, where three schools educate modern fairies, witches and supernatural warriors from all over the universe. Bloom, a young fairy in training from Earth, and five of her schoolmates form the Winx Club to combat their arch enemies. Winx Club first debuted in Italy six years ago and quickly became a hit that has generated international popularity, as well as a CG feature film.


* Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness has been picked up for 26 additional episodes (for a total of 52) and will debut later this year. Nickelodeon's second collaboration with DreamWorks Animation, the series chronicles the further adventures of Po, the energetic, enthusiastic, always hungry martial arts panda as he protects the Valley of Peace from threats of all kind. Based on DreamWorks Animation's hit feature film Kung Fu Panda , the Nick animated series is executive produced by Peter Hastings.


* From Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra (picked up for 14 more episodes for a total of 26) continues the evolution of the animated franchise and its mythology. The Legend of Korra takes place 70 years after the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender and follows the adventures of the Avatar after Aang – a passionate, rebellious, and fearless teenaged girl from the Southern Water Tribe named Korra.


SpongeBob SquarePants , Fanboy and Chum Chum , T.U.F.F. Puppy , Robot & Monster, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra are produced at the Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif. The Penguins of Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness are co-productions with Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation SKG and also produced at the Nickelodeon Animation Studios. Winx Club is a co-production with Rainbow S.p.A. and Nickelodeon, and it is produced in Italy.

Nickelodeon, now in its 31st year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

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Source: http://cabletvtalk.com/showthread.php?t=5231

But to get right to the point:

"...And in fourth quarter 2012, Nickelodeon will premiere a new CG-animated version of the wildly popular franchise, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...."

"Based on the iconic hit franchise, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been greenlit for 26 episodes and will be executive produced by Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia. This half-hour CG-animated action-comedy series breathes new life into the wildly popular band of reptile brothers. The new series begins as the turtles emerge from their hidden lair in the sewers for the very first time, ready to confront the wondrous and hostile world of New York City and face enemies more dangerous and pizza more delicious than anything they could have imagined. Funnier and ninja-ier than ever before, the show will explore the camaraderie of four teenage brothers learning to rely on themselves and one another as they unravel the mystery of their existence and grow to become the heroes they are destined to be."

And lastly, supposedly it's been revealed that Leonardo's voice actor will be Jason Biggs. (I'd take it with a grain of salt though.)

The presentation also featured the first-ever sneak peek of footage from the brand-new, CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, revealed by actor Jason Biggs, who will portray the voice of Leonardo in the series. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is currently in production at the Nick Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif., and bows in 2012.

Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Topranked-Nickelodeon-Details-prnews-672957030.html?x=0&.v=1

 

[Skyknight]

Some details on the Nick series as well as the "pilot" animatic have been revealed

[hide]Baxter Stockman is still black
-April is now a 16 year old girl Donatello has a crush on
-The Foot will begin as humans, but will eventually become robots controlled by Krang
-The episode has a LOT of comedy in it, Baxter is defeated quite comicly too when Leonardo drives a bee hive into a robot suit he's wearing.
-Splinter is Hamato Yoshi, not his pet rat, just like in the original cartoon[/hide]

 

[Vitor]

Please... I watched eps of that show recently and I can tell the movie was way more faithful than your recollection of the serie. They laid it on thick a bit at first with the Turtles themselves but in the end the 87 Turtles were still heroes and still fought to save the day so I say that counts for something.

In the 80s series the Turtles were a bunch of goof balls and Shredder and Krang were just as innefective as their underlings. They deserved Bebop and Rocksteady.

You're entitled to your own opinion just as much as I am :redface2:

As taboo as this is going to sound, I've actually sat down and started rewatching Next Mutation after some encouragment from TurtleGirlIvey (the biggest TMNT geek in the world)

It's actually not half bad except for their version of The Shredder

Music is pretty kickass as well

Krang will be in it, in fact, his very race is called "The Kranng"

Words can't begin to express the serve dislike I have for this cartoon already.........

 

[Allio]

-Baxter Stockman is still black
-April is now a 16 year old girl Donatello has a crush on
-The Foot will begin as humans, but will eventually become robots controlled by Krang
-The episode has a LOT of comedy in it, Baxter is defeated quite comicly too when Leonardo drives a bee hive into a robot suit he's wearing.
-Splinter is Hamato Yoshi, not his pet rat, just like in the original cartoon[/hide]

my thoughts.

-Baxter is black- okay that what he was originally
-April is 16 with donny having a crush on her- okay we get to let the D-man show his moves
-foot is robot- do not like this idea
-Comedy- this situation it self, I'm not really big on but maybe it depends on how it is done.
-Splinter is Hamato Yoshi- I don't know, I actually like splinter as the rat *fan of the comics*



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My favorite Tmnt still would have to be the comics, I really grew out of the old 87 cartoon

 

[Skyknight]

New Nickolodeon promotional package containing small glimpses of the new TMNT series

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHGv19vRP8A&feature=player_embedded"]Nickelodeon Consumer Products Magazine Promo! HD! - YouTube[/ame]

 

[FreedomR8G6B1]

No

Also no

Venus?

According to Laird, yes. Me...not really. Then again, it was executed poorly.:sly:

 

[Allio]

Well honestly, I hope one day we get one of my favorite TMNT villians animated

**** Bebop, Rocksteady, Tokka, and Razar... Bloodsucker would drain all four dry.

also, I like this fan-made poster