Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes to produce new Turtles movie - Page 9

*Candy Kappa* · 05-28-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TMNTFan7

So I'd say it is safe to assume he never watched or read anything TMNT.

good thing he's just the producer then

TMNTFan7 · 05-28-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

good thing he's just the producer then

Which usually provides the producer move creative control than the director if he/she wants to.But I'll stop another big argument starting out by saying Bay may not have decide to have control. But I am saying he got himself TMNT based on money not because he loves the franchise.

TerranigmaFreak · 05-28-2010, 07:36 PM

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In the first half of the 20th century, the producer also tended to wield ultimate creative control on a film project.

This is the part everyone is afraid of. No, it doesn't necessarily mean he'll do anything, but just the thought of Michael Bay having any kind of influence is enough to scare me.

That and Platinum Dunes hasn't made a single good movie yet.

Vivi · 05-28-2010, 07:38 PM

Michael Bay, hey? I've been away from these boards too long.

I reserve my judgment for now and am actually quite excited to see what will become of it... including the explosions, unintentionally hilarious dialogue and unsubtle eye candy. As has already been said, could it really be worse than pt 2, 3 & 4?

*Powder* · 05-28-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TerranigmaFreak

That and Platinum Dunes hasn't made a single good movie yet.

Oh are we playing the lets repeat ourselves game? I never got the memo...

*Brodie* · 05-28-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TerranigmaFreak

That and Platinum Dunes hasn't made a single good movie yet.

Wrong.

8 characters.

**Jester** · 05-28-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

Wrong.

8 characters.

We would have also excepted:

Leonardo_Warrior_Turtle · 05-28-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Keep mind, Platinum Dunes is just Michael Bay's production Company, Hes not directing the movie, Someone else is.

Platinum Dunes has been responsible for such remakes as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday The 13th, and Nightmare On Elm Street.

Glad someone else is getting it. And I hope that means we are getting a PG-13 movie! Dark, gritty, and violent!

turkishproverb · 05-28-2010, 09:53 PM

I am going to be sick.

*Roseangelo* · 05-28-2010, 10:03 PM

I am so amused that people thought this was actually going to be a good movie until they head Michael Bay was involved and now it's the end of the world. Really, what about any of the other names attached to the project gave you such high hopes that Michael Bay destroys all of them?

*gobo* · 05-28-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Really, what about any of the other names attached to project gave you such high hopes that Michael Bay destroys all of them?

You can drive yourself crazy asking questions like that. My suggestion is to just sit and grin.

Mutated Turtle · 05-28-2010, 10:23 PM

I don't think I'll see this movie, Michael is one of the reasons why I probably won't see this movie.

d_osborn · 05-28-2010, 10:25 PM

with the PD track record in mind, i'm not holding out any hope for it. platinum dunes produces quick, low-cost, empty, forgetful, mediocre, throwaway reboots of old properties. they go off of name recognition... NOT quality. expect cheap talent, cheap directors, quick turnaround, and a modest marketing budget to push for a decent opening weekend.

the film will probably look really nice, though. their crews usually dish out cool and stylized production design/cinematography. just don't go in expecting a quality film.

with that being said, i will gladly eat crow if the film turns out good. such a shame michel gondry sold out for GREEN HORNET instead of this...

*ToTheNines* · 05-28-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

I know that if the film ended up like "300" ~~or "Watchmen"~~ most of you would be satisfied with that.

Watch your f***ing mouth.

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Originally Posted by pipsqueak

I don't think I'll see this movie, Michael is one of the reasons why I probably won't see this movie.

You won't see this movie because they won't let you into a PG-13 flick.

Mutated Turtle · 05-28-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

You won't see this movie because they won't let you into a PG-13 flick.

Yes I can.

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**ThirdMarioBro** · 05-28-2010, 11:53 PM

This movie is officially off my list. Michael Bay sucks my balls. I've hated every movie he's ever laid a finger on. No thanks.

*Cipher* · 05-28-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TMNTFan7

I would prefer a Turtles movie never be made again than have Michael Bay produce it and have it make millions. Transformers made millions and that stuff it a travesty of motion picture. How somebody is happy that a movie will make millions and keep in mind none of that money is going into your pocket and their just happy it makes money as it becomes one of the biggest travesty's next to Bayformers as for as quality goes is beyond me. I think any TRUE fan would respect quality over quantity

Going back a couple pages to this one.

None of us are saying the movie won't be terrible. In fact, I'm fully ready for it to be every bit the steaming pile of tripe the Transformers films were (which I say as both a fan of the franchise and decent movies in general).

However, the potential for other marketing here is huge. If this is even a remotely blockbuster event, and Bay's name bodes well for it, you can expect comic spin-offs, a new awareness of non-kiddy TMNT, other media, etc.

The actual movie will be the worst part of this deal. The HUGE silver lining is the level of attention and ancillary media this will create. Endure a sh*tty movie, reap other benefits. That's why everyone considers this a positive development.

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I am so amused that people thought this was actually going to be a good movie until they head Michael Bay was involved and now it's the end of the world. Really, what about any of the other names attached to the project gave you such high hopes that Michael Bay destroys all of them?

I think it's the simple difference between "This might not be sh*tty" to "This will be sh*tty." Which is still kind of ridiculous.

And, as everyone's been saying, the non-movie plus sides of this should outweigh the terribleness of the movie itself.

TMNT_Guy · 05-29-2010, 12:08 AM

I reserve judgement until the trailer.

*The Stryker* · 05-29-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNTFan7

The new Nightmare on Elm Street remake was one of the worst things I ever seen although I did not watch it. I know I didn't need to watch it to know how bad it was.

Die in a fire. Please.

See what I did there? Because Freddy....Ok whatever.

Dragon Turtle · 05-29-2010, 12:40 AM

Just as long as he has no major creative input in the movie, I have no problems with him co-producing the movie. Hopefully the movie doesn't slide into the garbage bin with Paramount's other 80's fad movies, Transformers and G.I. Joe.

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As has already been said, could it really be worse than pt 2, 3 & 4?

yes.

05-28-2010, 10:03 PM	#170
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 8,979	I am so amused that people thought this was actually going to be a good movie until they head Michael Bay was involved and now it's the end of the world. Really, what about any of the other names attached to the project gave you such high hopes that Michael Bay destroys all of them? Last edited by Roseangelo; 05-28-2010 at 10:11 PM.

05-28-2010, 11:53 PM	#176
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	This movie is officially off my list. Michael Bay sucks my balls. I've hated every movie he's ever laid a finger on. No thanks. __________________

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TMNT_Guy Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Home, PA Posts: 620	I reserve judgement until the trailer. __________________

05-28-2010, 07:38 PM	#164
Vivi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ninja HQ, Moon Posts: 1,074	Michael Bay, hey? I've been away from these boards too long. I reserve my judgment for now and am actually quite excited to see what will become of it... including the explosions, unintentionally hilarious dialogue and unsubtle eye candy. As has already been said, could it really be worse than pt 2, 3 & 4?

05-28-2010, 10:23 PM	#172
Mutated Turtle Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nope.avi Posts: 825	I don't think I'll see this movie, Michael is one of the reasons why I probably won't see this movie.

05-28-2010, 10:25 PM	#173
d_osborn Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,338	with the PD track record in mind, i'm not holding out any hope for it. platinum dunes produces quick, low-cost, empty, forgetful, mediocre, throwaway reboots of old properties. they go off of name recognition... NOT quality. expect cheap talent, cheap directors, quick turnaround, and a modest marketing budget to push for a decent opening weekend. the film will probably look really nice, though. their crews usually dish out cool and stylized production design/cinematography. just don't go in expecting a quality film. with that being said, i will gladly eat crow if the film turns out good. such a shame michel gondry sold out for GREEN HORNET instead of this...