Tim Hill Writing "The April O'Neil Files" Pilot For Nickelodeon

*Vicky82* · 08-28-2015, 02:33 PM

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The Hollywood Reporter is reporting the Turtley Awesome news that film director and screenwriter Tim Hill is currently writing the pilot for a brand-new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" project titled "The April O'Neil Files" for Nickelodeon!

It is currently unknown whether "The April O'Neil Files" will be a brand-new TMNT spin-off series or special, or a all-new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie.

Tim Hill's credits includes "Rocko's Modern Life", "KaBlam!", "Action League Now!", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie", "Alvin and the Chipmunks", "Hop", "Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever", "Short Circuit", "Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties", "Muppets from Space", "100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd" and "Max Keeble's Big Move"

http://nickalive.blogspot.co.uk/2015...eil-files.html

Could be interesting, I guess it could be a prequel and maybe her mum could be in it.

*TurtleTitan97* · 08-28-2015, 02:39 PM

I have absolutely no idea how to respond to this....

Oh wait, yes I do:

Spoiler:

The Turtle Terminator · 08-28-2015, 02:44 PM

Let's see.. We are getting a spin off for a secondary character on a TV show that gets more plots and character development than one of the main characters.

But in all seriousness, I'm excited for this

*Powder* · 08-28-2015, 02:52 PM

Interesting...! Though I have to wonder what the motivation is. The April & Casey series at IDW is clearly an attempt to pull in more female readers, but it's IMO pretty shallow... So far it's all teenage drama, romance, it's cliches, stuff that I have to assume chick readers never really asked for/wated. I hope this won't be similar in that respect. Chicks are people, & people like all sorts of stuff, not just "chick" stuff, ya know? But I'm jumping the gun, to be fair. It's just curious that she's been given such a push in the now, starring in the new film, getting a lot of spotlight in the cartoon, & her comic mini. Beyond the OT she was never meant to be this integral/important of a character beyond what her role serves to be for the TMNT, an initial link to the human world.

If this is a spin-off of the Nick show itself, then I'm definitely into it, I REALLY like Nick's April. If it's a movie, with Megan Fox, well, I've finally found a good enough reason to end my life.

*neatoman* · 08-28-2015, 03:10 PM

The guy made Garfield 2 and Chipmunks 1, not excited at all...

*CyberCubed* · 08-28-2015, 03:15 PM

Its probably another one-off movie/special like the Half-Shell Heroes thing coming in November. Maybe they're going to continually make a whole bunch of spinoff specials.

John Pannozzi · 08-28-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

The guy made Garfield 2 and Chipmunks 1, not excited at all...

He also wrote a bunch of great Rocko's Modern Life and SpongeBob episodes.

*IndigoErth* · 08-28-2015, 04:04 PM

Hoping it's just a fun little one-off thing like the Half Shell bit. Or just a rare occasional thing as I'm kind of expecting those to end up. Could be cool, but if it's largely Turtleless...meh. April is ok, but never really been into her enough to be that interested in something without the guys.

If they are doing it to pull more girls into watching...then the continued blindness of the actual fanbase demographics - and that TMNT already has many female fans of all ages - is a bit

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Originally Posted by Powder

Interesting...! Though I have to wonder what the motivation is. The April & Casey series at IDW is clearly an attempt to pull in more female readers, but it's IMO pretty shallow... So far it's all teenage drama, romance, it's cliches, stuff that I have to assume chick readers never really asked for/wated. I hope this won't be similar in that respect. Chicks are people, & people like all sorts of stuff, not just "chick" stuff, ya know?

Props for insightfulness. Wish the people who actually made it (or those doing the marketing?) understood it.

*miru* · 08-28-2015, 04:10 PM

I like this concept. I hope Tempestra is the villain in this.

The Big Bad · 08-28-2015, 06:48 PM

Huh! On one hand, I'm really, really glad this is a thing that is being considered. On the other hand, there are so many ways this could go wrong, and given the Nick show's dismal record with the character and their selection of developer, I'm not exactly optimistic.

My personal best-case scenario: a live-action series in the vein of kids-oriented Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures. My personal worst case scenario: the current show, exactly, except starring April.

*snake* · 08-28-2015, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Big Bad

Huh! On one hand, I'm really, really glad this is a thing that is being considered. On the other hand, there are so many ways this could go wrong, and given the Nick show's dismal record with the character and their selection of developer, I'm not exactly optimistic.

My personal best-case scenario: a live-action series in the vein of kids-oriented Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures. My personal worst case scenario: the current show, exactly, except starring April.

Sarah Jane Adventures was terrible. You'd actually want that?

The Big Bad · 08-29-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by snake

Sarah Jane Adventures was terrible. You'd actually want that?

Yup. I'll be the first to admit having serious issues with the series, but if this April O'Neil project can match or surpass its basic decency, imagination, character- and world-building, and ability to actually carry an emotional beat, then it will be exponentially better and far more worthwhile than the current Nick cartoon.

*Candy Kappa* · 08-29-2015, 09:37 AM

Eh, not really all that invested in April for a spin-off. Could be interesting though.

*Papenbrook* · 08-29-2015, 10:36 AM

So, my initial response was full of disapproval for the possible spin-off. Since I have calmed down though, I think I can express my response more clearly.

At first, I didn't know what to think when it came to this announcement. I was mixed with shock, disapproval, and optimism. But after I calmed down, I began to...warm up to it. The art style is really beautiful, and the director must know what he is doing, since he has had experience with making all kinds of shows.

I really hope this project will work out in the end. I really do.

*Drose18* · 08-31-2015, 12:37 AM

April having force powers that would rival Yoda's is pretty whack

*drgon78* · 08-31-2015, 05:04 AM

It's not like anyone is forcing you to watch it.

*Vicky82* · 08-31-2015, 05:48 AM

Guys you do realise this is only a pilot and won't be shown to the public (unless it gets leaked), it's only just a test to see if Nick will like it or not. The show might not even happen.

LeoRaph · 08-31-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

Guys you do realise this is only a pilot and won't be shown to the public (unless it gets leaked), it's only just a test to see if Nick will like it or not. The show might not even happen.

Good Point there. Sort of a relief but I'd still love a rise of Oroku Saki and Karai spin off if ever they were to do one.

*Papenbrook* · 09-01-2015, 05:04 PM

Seriously, guys. The art style is not sexualizing April in any way. You guys are just thinking it's sexualized.

*oldmanwinters* · 09-01-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

Guys you do realise this is only a pilot and won't be shown to the public (unless it gets leaked), it's only just a test to see if Nick will like it or not. The show might not even happen.

Good reminder that even high profile pilots don't always get the green-light to go all the way into production:
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/nbc-cance...023616168.html

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The Turtle Terminator Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,100	Let's see.. We are getting a spin off for a secondary character on a TV show that gets more plots and character development than one of the main characters. But in all seriousness, I'm excited for this __________________

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Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,809	Interesting...! Though I have to wonder what the motivation is. The April & Casey series at IDW is clearly an attempt to pull in more female readers, but it's IMO pretty shallow... So far it's all teenage drama, romance, it's cliches, stuff that I have to assume chick readers never really asked for/wated. I hope this won't be similar in that respect. Chicks are people, & people like all sorts of stuff, not just "chick" stuff, ya know? But I'm jumping the gun, to be fair. It's just curious that she's been given such a push in the now, starring in the new film, getting a lot of spotlight in the cartoon, & her comic mini. Beyond the OT she was never meant to be this integral/important of a character beyond what her role serves to be for the TMNT, an initial link to the human world. If this is a spin-off of the Nick show itself, then I'm definitely into it, I REALLY like Nick's April. If it's a movie, with Megan Fox, well, I've finally found a good enough reason to end my life. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

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miru Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,874	I like this concept. I hope Tempestra is the villain in this. __________________ Proud Digimon nut.

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The Big Bad Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 652	Huh! On one hand, I'm really, really glad this is a thing that is being considered. On the other hand, there are so many ways this could go wrong, and given the Nick show's dismal record with the character and their selection of developer, I'm not exactly optimistic. My personal best-case scenario: a live-action series in the vein of kids-oriented Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures. My personal worst case scenario: the current show, exactly, except starring April. __________________ Monsters of New York, my TMNT/Gargoyles Blog Avatar artwork by Madseason. Previous avatar artwork by Lorna-ka.

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CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,050	Its probably another one-off movie/special like the Half-Shell Heroes thing coming in November. Maybe they're going to continually make a whole bunch of spinoff specials.

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Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Eh, not really all that invested in April for a spin-off. Could be interesting though. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

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Papenbrook The King of Nothing Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: No comment -_- ... Posts: 2,755	Okay. So, my initial response was full of disapproval for the possible spin-off. Since I have calmed down though, I think I can express my response more clearly. At first, I didn't know what to think when it came to this announcement. I was mixed with shock, disapproval, and optimism. But after I calmed down, I began to...warm up to it. The art style is really beautiful, and the director must know what he is doing, since he has had experience with making all kinds of shows. I really hope this project will work out in the end. I really do.

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Drose18 The Catalina Wine Mixer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,768	April having force powers that would rival Yoda's is pretty whack Last edited by Drose18; 08-28-2023 at 11:24 PM.

08-31-2015, 05:04 AM	#16
drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,216	It's not like anyone is forcing you to watch it.

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Vicky82 Emperor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dunstable, UK Posts: 5,775	Guys you do realise this is only a pilot and won't be shown to the public (unless it gets leaked), it's only just a test to see if Nick will like it or not. The show might not even happen. __________________ My heart!!!! One of my favourite moments.

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Papenbrook The King of Nothing Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: No comment -_- ... Posts: 2,755	Seriously, guys. The art style is not sexualizing April in any way. You guys are just thinking it's sexualized.