The Official TMNT thread

[GodzillavsZilla]

I watched the trailer for the new show. It doesn't seem too bad, it looks like the 80s cartoon, which I like, it was more funny than the 2003 cartoon. The animation looks like a GameCube game, and I have no idea why Donnatello has a missing tooth. It's still better than Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3.

[mecha-gino]

So fans of the Archie comic series, I might have some news for you. Last week I was at my local comic looking for my list of comics which sadly I was only able to find Garfield #1 and Popeye #1 but while I found Garfield, I noticed there was Archie's TMNT comics and they looked new. Maybe they're re-releasing them?

[wataru]

So fans of the Archie comic series, I might have some news for you. Last week I was at my local comic looking for my list of comics which sadly I was only able to find Garfield #1 and Popeye #1 but while I found Garfield, I noticed there was Archie's TMNT comics and they looked new. Maybe they're re-releasing them?

Didnt you just say eariler that IDW was re-releasing the Archie's TMNT Adventures in TPB form?

EDIT:
http://www.nick.com/shows/ninja-turtles

New little bit of the series on the website's main page.

The animation seems a bit clearner since the original trailer 3 weeks ago. It looks.... better then the CGI for GL:AS (which I hate with an undying passion). Im actually VERY excited now to see it.

The theme song is neat too. I good upgdate from the 1987 series.

Also, you poor DirectTV bastards (btw you dont save money with DirectTV over BrightHouse per month after the 6 month promo), you better hope DirectTV comes to some terms because right now, Nick is off the air for DirectTV subscribers.

[Hellspawn28]

Looks like Jessica Biel wants to play April O'Neil in the upcoming film.

http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.p ... 30&count=0

[Shazam14]

Script leak: http://www.uproxx.com/webculture/2012/0 ... ript-leak/

[Hellspawn28]

I hear about the news on the script and I'm not surprise how bad it is. I knew that this movie was doom since day 1.

[o.supreme]

original series complete set on DVD:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenag ... tion/17417

I was initially excited about this as I had not purchased any of the previous TMNT DVD's because of their seemingly mish-mash release types. However I'm not a fan of HUGE displays such as this. Just give me the 20+ DVD's in as small a packaging as possible, and I'm good. Still I imagine this would look nice next to the Scooby-Doo and A-Team DVD Box sets that come in the form of vans as well

[Tim85]

I already have the entire series on DVD now sans the final season (need to pick that one up) so this will be a pass for me. I still think they need to do this first, before the individual season releases myself. If you really like the series and plan on buy the entire series in sections anyway, just put out the entire series to start and then release the individual seasons for the people who just want certain seasons.

[wataru]

^^ ditto. I downloaded the entire series last year and snagged the Japanese OAV.

[Hellspawn28]

Michael Bay clarifies on the script, acknowledges it sucked

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/31/ ... les-script

[space godzilla]

So did anybody watch the new cartoon?I thought it was pretty good though Splinter being a human turned into a rat was kinda strange.Anyway I look forward to more.

[JAGzilla]

...dammit. The new cartoon actually isn't half bad. I had no hope at all for it, and didn't plan on watching it. The two-part premiere was just on, though, and I figured I'd give it a shot. It does a decent job of feeling like an update of the '80s show, being more lighthearted and funny than the '03 one, yet still does a lot of its own stuff. It's aware of the franchise's history and uses that to comedic effect pretty well.

The characters themselves are likeable enough. Michelangelo is surprisingly entertaining, which I didn't expect at all. He can be like nails on a chalkboard if done wrong, but this version works so far. Greg Cipes' voice for him is perfect; it gets Beast Boy's comedic timing, without being as grating as that voice was at times. I'm liking that his nunchuks convert to a kusarigama; that's a cool addition.

I'm glad they're giving Donatello a story from the beginning. He often winds up as 'the other guy' of the group, smart and tech-savvy but gets overshadowed by the strong, loud personalities of the other three. So giving him a key role in the opening arc was a good choice. That said role involves romance with a teenage April I'm less sure about, but we'll see how it goes. Rob Paulsen's voice for him works, but is distracting. I can't help but hear Raphael every time he talks.

Raphael hasn't done enough to get a good feel for him yet. He's obviously the angry, aggressive fighter of the group, but they seem to have toned that down a bit this time in favor of making him more laid back and sarcastic like the '80's version. Seems like a decent balance, so far. I like that he has a pet turtle, too. That shouldn't have taken so long to happen.

And Leonardo... is Leonardo, pretty much. Serious, focused leader-dude as always. Making him a Captain Kirk fan is a funny inclusion, though. And really a believable idea; he's spent his whole life in a sewer, so TV role models are all he has.

Splinter is okay. The writer tried too hard to make him funny, but he seems like he'll fill his role well enough.

Another thing that I like is that the turtles are so inexperienced this time around. They don't understand their roles on the team yet, and don't know how to work together effectively. Unlike the previous shows, they aren't even especially good fighters yet. So we'll really get to see them develop both individually, and as a team. Should be fun to watch.

The villains haven't done enough to make much of an impression. I do like the Kraang nod with the name of their species, though. The Mojo Jojo-esque speech is pretty funny, too.

Another thing I'm surprised by is the animation. The clay-like look of the CGI takes some getting used to, but it really isn't bad. I'm liking all the visual gags, too. It reminds me a lot of Teen Titans, but (so far) isn't as over-the-top as that show could get.

So, all-in-all, this is showing some real potential. My Saturday mornings just got even more crowded, I guess.

[Superrex]

I thought the new cartoon was okay. Some things they need to change here and there,like Don and Leo's masks at night,since I got confused who was who at some points since the masks looked exactly alike.

Does anyone else think it's weird that Raph has a pet turtle?

[wataru]

Downloading this. I forgot it was on today because I was busy making a sweet potato pie and chicken pot pies.

[Destroyer]

Don't have cable, so I have to somehow watch the new series online. Originally I thought I wasn't going to like it, but the positive feedback is astounding. Maybe it'll live up to the 2003 series after all. Maybe.

[GodzillaSpawn]

It's too lighthearted for my taste. TMNT in the '80's was pretty dark (atleast the books).

I miss that. There was always an opportunity for humor, but everything wasn't always a gag joke like it is now. You weren't expecting a joke at every corner and I found it more effective.

[JAGzilla]

This show probably has room for some seriousness. There's always going to be plenty of humor, but I think it has the capacity to take things more seriously if the need arises. I try not to judge shows like this on the first episode, anyway. The first episode is nearly always awkward or over-the-top in some way, and things even out as the series goes on.

[ゴジラ]

I actually like this TMNT show, it was very enjoyable and entertaining as well. Although I kinda robbed by JAGzilla, damn you and your words! I was going to say most of your statement! So all in all, I'll say that I agree with you.

But I will give my own points on a few things.

1. Donatello having a romantic interest within April was a surprising route to go with. But I have to agree, it helps him stand out among the others since within the other installments, he's a second wheel. Or the guy whose important, but is only given screen-time when the situation calls for it. Meh, kinda the same thing I guess lol.

2. Master Splinter being a human who mutated into a rat was unexpected. Although I could buy it if he held a rat for a moment to which was enough time for the rat to leave a strain of hair on him. So when the ooze touched him then it mutated his DNA through the rat's hair. I think that actually happened, not sure, have to look at it again.

[wataru]

The original toon had Splinter being a human that mutated into a rat. Originally in the comic it was a rat mutating into humanoid.

[GodzillavsZilla]

I like this new TMNT. It mixes the 1987 Ninja Turtles (which I like more than the 03 Turtles) and the 2003 Ninja Turtles. It took itself seriously, but not too much. I laughed at a lot of the jokes, like Michaelangalo calling the ooze mom and when Rapheal broke Donnatello's staff . The things I didn't like was the Donny/April love, the fact that April was more of a damsel in destress, and Splinter being turned into a rat when a rat didn't touch him.