This season to end with animated movie?!

[Venom]

While at the store I picked up and thumbed through this month's Toyfare with Yoda on the cover and noticed something interesting in the animation sections. Lloyd Goldfine stated there would be an animated movie at the end of the season to celebrate the 25th anniversary. Has anyone else heard anything about this?

Also, they made the glaringly obvious mistake of calling the Utrom "Krang", and the Foot Elite "Shredder in Samurai Suit". :P

[Ninjinister]

While at the store I picked up and thumbed through this month's Toyfare with Yoda on the cover and noticed something interesting in the animation sections. Lloyd Goldfine stated there would be an animated movie at the end of the season to celebrate the 25th anniversary. Has anyone else heard anything about this?

Also, they made the glaringly obvious mistake of calling the Utrom "Krang", and the Foot Elite "Shredder in Samurai Suit". :P

This is the first I've heard of it....

[CyberCubed]

Would be cool if TMNT finally got a DTV.

Batman: Animated series had several DVD movies, as did most of the DC shows.

[Venom]

Me too S...maybe I'll head over to Pete's blog and ask about it?

[Ninjinister]

Seems like the thing to do... either that or e-mail Dan Berger. Murphy's not as accessible of an option since he turned off comments - and his recent post on his blog is not but a tirade on global warming.

[syk_skillz]

Thought they canceled the DTV movie

[Aneras713]

:tconfuse:...........tmnt fan dudes say what?

[VaughnMichael]

Murphy's not as accessible of an option since he turned off comments - and his recent post on his blog is not but a tirade on global warming.
That's not all he posted about, look closely he came out and admit that he is in fact Archie writter Dean Clarrain.

[ToTheNines]

That's not all he posted about, look closely he came out and admit that he is in fact Archie writter Dean Clarrain.

Like, you mean Dean just made that post or it's been him all along?

[Jester]

:o What a twist! It's worthy of M. Night!

[VaughnMichael]

Like, you mean Dean just made that post or it's been him all along?
"Finkle is einhorn, einhorn is Finkle":lol:
Dean Clarrain is Steve Murphy, Steve Murphy is Dean Clarrain!

[Dragon Turtle]

I remeber seeing this yesterday, this is the best I can recall the article:

"the show is going to celebrate 25 years of turtles with a very special animated movie. For the old school turtles purist in you, Goldfine assures you that you'll go cowabunga over the movie"

"old school purist"? I wonder if it will be connected to the OT or the Mirage comic.

[Jester]

Did they "Cowabunga" in the Mirage comics?

[Leonardo19]

Here are some pics. Not sure if they will help since my photo skills need improvement.

[gobo]

:tconfuse:...........tmnt fan dudes say what?
... What? O_o

[Jester]

Here are some pics. Not sure if they will help since my photo skills need improvement.
Hey, Leo, can we get the text of that TMNT article?

[Dragon Turtle]

Did they "Cowabunga" in the Mirage comics?

Not to my knowledge, but I find that many articles that tend to appear in Wizard/Toyfare will often use old toon buzz words, such as "Pizza" and "Cowabunga" even if the articles are talking about the Mirage comics(notice the use of "Turtle Power" in the Neca figures article).

[Jester]

Yes, but Wizard/Toyfare also shows their ignorance of the Mirage comics when they call the Elite, Samuari Shredder...:roll:

[tOkKa]

Yes, but Wizard/Toyfare also shows their iugnorance of the Mirage comics when they call the Elite, Samuari Shredder...:roll:

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[Raph]

And what a wicked thing in that same article page: SpaceBalls - the animated series!! Who would have thought something like that would ever happen after so many years! :D

[Shred Head]

Thought they canceled the DTV movie

They canned the Imagi movie that was going to be a strict adaptation of issue one and prequael to the 2007 movie. I think its one of either four things.

1. There going ahead with the TMNT mirage issue one adaptation but with a diffrent animation studio probraly 2D animated.

2. This one I think is the most likley a DTV based on the current animated cartoon. Would be a awesome since we are getting only 13 episodes this season.

3. An Old Toon movie which wold be a dream come true for me and I'm sure many others. I'm mostly rooting for this one.

4. There isn't one Wizard/Toyfair just doesn't know WTF there talking about sadly it wouldn't be the first time either.

[ZariusTwo]

I think this movie will involve dimension-traveling, which might mean a crossover with the original series cast, as well as the confirmed apperances of Usagi, Gen, and April and Casey's wedding.

And I woudlnt put it past 4Kids to split it into three parts on reruns.

[Jester]

Hmmmm. I wouldn't be opposed to that! :D

[Leonardo19]

Here are a couple of better pics of the write up. Sorry its still a little blurry.

[gobo]

Somehow, I'm expecting it'll just be a three-parter comprised of the last three eps of the season.

[Jester]

Last season Leo, Don, Raph and Mike pressed the "fast forward" button and went into the future. They make it back to the present, but someone kidnaps their mentor Splinter, and it's up to our four heroes in the half shell to save him. Unfortunately, a major villain returns to stand in their way. "There are new rules, new powers, and new threats for the Turtles (to resolve,)" says Lloyd Goldfine, (who is producer) and story editor for the series. Not only will the new season end with a wedding, but the show is going to celebrate 25 years of Turtles with a special animated movie. For the old school Turtle purists in you Goldfine assures you you'll go Cowabunga over the movie!
TOON TOYS: With 2009 as the Turtles 25th anniversary a new line of toys from Playmates is jhust the tip of the iceberg.

There....finished!

[Leonardo15]

I wonder how old school they mean? Will the movie be based on the comics or the 80's cartoon?

[Jester]

*shrugs* I've long wanted a crossover between the OT and the 2k3 Turtles.

[CyberCubed]

I've also always secretly hoped the 2k3 Turtles would travel through an alternate dimension to the 80's cartoon universe, complete with all the old voice actors reprising the Turtles and Shredder/Krang/Bebop/Rocksteady.

Having the 2k3 Turtles meet their old toon counterparts would be amazing.

If only.

[Jester]

Hey I still have my fingers crossed. :D

[Zachatello00]

Did they "Cowabunga" in the Mirage comics?
Closest thing I could think of is when in Vol 4 issue 1, Mike grabs one of the snowmobiles and shouts "Cowa... somethin' or other!"

[blue_angel99]

Originally Posted by Toyfare
Last season Leo, Don, Raph and Mike pressed the "fast forward" button and went into the future. They make it back to the present, but someone kidnaps their mentor Splinter, and it's up to our four heroes in the half shell to save him. Unfortunately, a major villain returns to stand in their way. "There are new rules, new powers, and new threats for the Turtles (to resolve,)" says Lloyd Goldfine, (who is producer) and story editor for the series. Not only will the new season end with a wedding, but the show is going to celebrate 25 years of Turtles with a special animated movie. For the old school Turtle purists in you Goldfine assures you you'll go Cowabunga over the movie!
TOON TOYS: With 2009 as the Turtles 25th anniversary a new line of toys from Playmates is jhust the tip of the iceberg.


OMG. :o

This news is mind blowing!! I don't know what else to say but COWABUNGA! :lol:

[Buffy]

Hmmm..until this has been officially posted on one of the TMNT blogs or on the official website, I'm going to stay skeptic. It's like that time when playmates announced on their website that a live action movie was going to be made and it turned out to be false info.

[Aneras713]

So April and Casey are finally getting married in the last episode?

Didn't they just reveal a big character spoiler?

[VaughnMichael]

Didn't they just reveal a big character spoiler?
Nope, Peter Laird talked about it way before this, so you wanna go throw spoiler tags out go throw some at Peter.:lol:

[Aneras713]

Must not have heard it, that's what happens when you only go on four websites to find out whats going on. :tanime:

[Drtooth]

I'll believe it when I hear it from an official TMNT source. if they somehow (and I completely doubt it) make a classic style movie based off the old series, and somehow get the original cast, I'll be amazed. I could see them make a 2k3 style DTV (Don't understand why they didn't do at least one yet).. or some semi-sequal to the movie.... but it seems like something that they're either keeping hush hush super secret on... or will never happen.

[ToTheNines]

Mabey BTTS's 13 episodes won't wrap up the current story, and they'll finish it with this movie?

I'd like a sequel to the cgi TMNT, since I really want to move away from that as far as major releases go, but I was interested in the story enough to not let it die on a semi-cliff hanger.

An OT movie with the original cast would make my life!

[Sage Ninja]

An OT movie with the original cast would make my life!

same here, I really want to see a OT DTV movie with the turtles from the orginal cartoon that finially wraps up loose ends. That would be so awsome. But like Buffy and Dr.Tooth said, I'll stay skeptic till I hear from the real sources.

[Drtooth]

Mabey BTTS's 13 episodes won't wrap up the current story, and they'll finish it with this movie?

I doubt it. They chose 13 episodes a while back, and they clearly thought it all the way through. we're only 3 epiodes in. I feel that they can get the rest of Splinter and have the massive Shredder war in 10 episodes. After that, we'll clearly have another subtitled season. This is partially a transition season, after all.

[ToTheNines]

I doubt it. They chose 13 episodes a while back, and they clearly thought it all the way through. we're only 3 epiodes in. I feel that they can get the rest of Splinter and have the massive Shredder war in 10 episodes. After that, we'll clearly have another subtitled season. This is partially a transition season, after all.

What kind of gimmick could they possibly get into after Super Turtles, Future turtle and Cyber Turtles?

[Dan]

Did they "Cowabunga" in the Mirage comics?
Well Casey did in volume 1 issue issue 14 http://www.ninjaturtles.com/comics/mirage/volume01/14/14.htm

[ZariusTwo]

I love how some are generally trying to be picky about what the "Cowabunga" entails...It means what it obviously means people, accept it.

[ZariusTwo]

same here, I really want to see a OT DTV movie with the turtles from the orginal cartoon that finially wraps up loose ends. That would be so awsome. But like Buffy and Dr.Tooth said, I'll stay skeptic till I hear from the real sources.

Toyfare IS a real source, this is coming from Goldflyne himself.

Ugh, fans and their nitpicking...

[Cipher]

I love how some are generally trying to be picky about what the "Cowabunga" entails...It means what it obviously means people, accept it.It doesn't really give any indication. The public perception of the Turtles is that they eat pizza and say cowabunga, thus any new pertaining to them will probably include the word cowabunga regardless of what version its talking about.

The movie could be about the Image Turtles, and they'd still throw the word cowabunga into the article.

[ToTheNines]

I love how some are generally trying to be picky about what the "Cowabunga" entails...It means what it obviously means people, accept it.

Jester made a joke about it, basically saying that he wanted a Mirage movie I guess, but they didn't really get it.

[CyberCubed]

I hope April and Casey getting married means they're gearing up to introduce Shadow in this show.

It would be great to see Season 8 start and April/Casey have a daughter.

[VaughnMichael]

I hope April and Casey getting married means they're gearing up to introduce Shadow in this show.

It would be great to see Season 8 start and April/Casey have a daughter.
I wonder how they would handle that in the cartoon as it's not April and Casey's biological child, I don't think they would bring Gabby into the cartoon just to bring a child into the show.
I'd say they could adopt her but the new april & Casey pretty much look like teens themselves now lol

[CyberCubed]

I wonder how they would handle that in the cartoon as it's not April and Casey's biological child, I don't think they would bring Gabby into the cartoon just to bring a child into the show.
I'd say they could adopt her but the new april & Casey pretty much look like teens themselves now lol

Maybe they'll just change Shadow's origin story and just make her their real daughter?

After all Shredder's origin has been changed drastically from the comics, they could change Shadow's so its "kid friendly" for the show.

[Cure]

What kind of gimmick could they possibly get into after Super Turtles, Future turtle and Cyber Turtles?

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[veemonjosh]

After all Shredder's origin has been changed drastically from the comics, they could change Shadow's so its "kid friendly" for the show.

I bet if this was the original toon, they would probably get by with some random stork mutant bringing them Shadow. :lol:

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Don't even joke about that. ><

[ToTheNines]

Yeah, they better have totally forgotten about that trash.

[The Terror of Death]

I just hope it feels like movieish and not simply BttS episodes 14, 15, and 16. They should use this chance to go all out and and have better animation, better fight scenes, more violence, and add in any concepts that they didnt have the chance to use in the show.

[Jester]

Jester made a joke about it, basically saying that he wanted a Mirage movie I guess, but they didn't really get it.
Jester say, "What?" It was actually a n actual question, how often was Cowabunga used in the Mirage comics. And even though Toyfare is a subsidiary of Wizard, a comic book magazine, the staff seems to forget or has little knowledge of, the Mirage comics.

[Ninjinister]

I hope April and Casey getting married means they're gearing up to introduce Shadow in this show.

It would be great to see Season 8 start and April/Casey have a daughter.

Gods I hope so. I've been pestering poor Dan Berger since Season 1 to try to convince the powers that be to get Shadow into the show in some form, even if it was with a time travel aspect.

[VaughnMichael]

Yeah, they better have totally forgotten about that trash.
hahaha I love how Don looks like he's about to his baby Don:lol:

[ToTheNines]

Jester say, "What?" It was actually a n actual question, how often was Cowabunga used in the Mirage comics. And even though Toyfare is a subsidiary of Wizard, a comic book magazine, the staff seems to forget or has little knowledge of, the Mirage comics.

Ooooh, I thought you were being sarcastic.

[TerranigmaFreak]

Where's our favorite 4Kids informant? Beat him until he talks!!! :evilgrin:

[Drtooth]

Toyfare IS a real source, this is coming from Goldflyne himself.



Of course, they called an Utrom "Krang", so you can see why I'm Skeptic.:tcouch:

[BubblyShell22]

I'd love to see an animated movie to celebrate the 25th anniversary. I hope they do make one. As for the old toon thing, it doesn't matter to me. I'd love to see a crossover between Old Toon and Recent Toon.

[Jo Dawn]

I hope April and Casey getting married means they're gearing up to introduce Shadow in this show.

It would be great to see Season 8 start and April/Casey have a daughter.

I don't. I really dislike Shadow in the comics.

[Drtooth]

I'd love to see an animated movie to celebrate the 25th anniversary. I hope they do make one. As for the old toon thing, it doesn't matter to me. I'd love to see a crossover between Old Toon and Recent Toon.

I've said it a million times before, but the best thing would be to either make 2 or 3 DTVs One based on the comic, one based on the OT, and maybe one based off the new series.... OR... a Gotham Knights/ Animatric type deal comprised of smaller, shorter films based on different interpretations of the Turtles.

[VaughnMichael]

I don't. I really dislike Shadow in the comics.
Jo Dawn you do realize that every time some one talks about a cartoon child you say you dislike them right? I'm just sayin'.....:|

[Jo Dawn]

I knew before I read it that your post would be about that. :P And it's not ALL cartoon children. Just annoying ones. Plus, you know, she's a comic child and isn't she an adult now? That's so totally different. ;)

[Jester]

Hey, you stole Gobo's and my joke...:P
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[aprilsfan]

Speaking of Casey & April's Wedding ....

.... i wonder if we will get appearances of Casey's Mom, Casey's Cousin, April's Sister, April's Uncle and i wonder if April's parents will finally make an appearance and i wonder if the two families will get along or fight the whole time messing up the wedding, lol.

[ToTheNines]

Casey's Mom,

F**K no, yo!

[Jo Dawn]

Hey, you stole Gobo's and my joke...:P
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/Jesterangalo/ZachandCody2.jpg

My friend, I've had this since Cody came onto the scene. It was the first thing I told my brother. Great minds think alike. Working and school 12 + hours a day slows down my posting. ;) :P

[Jo Dawn]

I think this movie will involve dimension-traveling, which might mean a crossover with the original series cast, as well as the confirmed apperances of Usagi, Gen, and April and Casey's wedding.



"the show is going to celebrate 25 years of turtles with a very special animated movie. For the old school turtles purist in you, Goldfine assures you that you'll go cowabunga over the movie"

Ugh. This is sounding worse and worse. No thank you. What about the Mirage people who don't like the kiddy crap? (Sorry, I hadn't had the chance to read alot of this thread.)

I'm barely cautiously optimistic, but I know I'm just going to be disappointed. I really don't want the see OT stuff, and I really don't care about a wedding. Maybe if this cartoon was different, but most likely not.

[Cipher]

F**K no, yo!What's wrong with Casey's mom? Did I miss something? All we've ever seen of her was her selling a house in the City At War comics.

[ToTheNines]

What's wrong with Casey's mom? Did I miss something? All we've ever seen of her was her selling a house in the City At War comics.

She was in "H.A.T.E.", and never shut the hell up unless she was off-screen.

[ZariusTwo]

Ugh. This is sounding worse and worse. No thank you. What about the Mirage people who don't like the kiddy crap?

They've had your day in the sun for years. Quite frankly, I couldnt care less what they want considering they don't appreciate what they have anyway. Angry TMNT Nerd letters about April being a drawing, monthly pot-shots at Lawson...oh yeah, I havent forgotten. The elitists are never satisfied, nor do they ever want to be

Sorry, but the "kiddy crap", for most people, is the definitive version of the franchise, and it deserves it's respect at last. Laird has never outwardly stated he hated the original, and he's had so many love letters to it in the show, this is simply the culmination of them if this is the case

Don't like it? Don't watch it.

[Jo Dawn]

I actually won't, thanks, but thanks to the fact I live in a free country (thus far) I can state it. I can be just like everyone else in this forum that says stuff whenever they like.

And, I was thinking about this at work, and was going to say when I got home that they can do whatever they like with this movie, dimension-wise. If the OT thing was in it, my brother would like it, and that's all I care about. I won't like it, but that's ok.

The marriage thing? Ludicrous.

[Ninjinister]

My friend, I've had this since Cody came onto the scene. It was the first thing I told my brother. Great minds think alike. Working and school 12 + hours a day slows down my posting. ;) :P

I don't even get the joke... <.< What's the punchline?

[Cipher]

She was in "H.A.T.E.", and never shut the hell up unless she was off-screen.My bad. There are still huge chunks of seasons three and four I haven't seen. I didn't know she was ever in the cartoon.

[ZariusTwo]

Nevermind also that this SITE is called The Technodrome.com, and it's not remotley out of nostalgic value either. If they reunite the original voice cast and incorporate both canons into the same multiverse, it's a nice valentine to those fans who can be diverse, not simply a MIRAGE snob who's too precious about something being seperate.

Sorry you're not capable of diversity Jo, but hey, it's your loss

[gobo]

I don't even get the joke... <.< What's the punchline?
Just likening the kiddier aspects of TMNT to that unholy Disney Channel tripe is all... Unless Jo has a different explanation.

[Jester]

Gobo's original intention, as he told me, was to have it be a satirical "Next" TMNT series, or even a spin-off. In much the same way the turtles were pulled to 2105, Zach would be pulled through dimensions and end up living with Cody and serling in 2105...

[Jo Dawn]

Nevermind also that this SITE is called The Technodrome.com, and it's not remotley out of nostalgic value either. If they reunite the original voice cast and incorporate both canons into the same multiverse, it's a nice valentine to those fans who can be diverse, not simply a MIRAGE snob who's too precious about something being seperate.

Sorry you're not capable of diversity Jo, but hey, it's your loss

Of course I'm capable of diversity. I watched every episode of the OT faithfully when it was originally on. We read every issue of Archie. We have every toy, every book, almost every comic available. I'm barely a Mirage snob, just someone who's tastes changed and matured into something else entirely. (Even though I really hoped for MORE watching the OT, even back then.) And since I've been exposed to every medium the TMNT have had, I'm quite capable of forming my own opinion, and having it be an educated one. I do wish you'd ask before you accused. It would be so much more mature.

Again, I said in my second post that they should go ahead with the OT cast. It will make my brother happy, and that's all I really care about.

[Jo Dawn]

I don't even get the joke... <.< What's the punchline?

Heh, here you go, friend. Link (http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/suitelife/index.html).

It's a show on Disney about twin brothers living in a hotel 'suite' with their mother. When Cody came about in TMNT, I really couldn't stand it even more, because all I did was think about that show and Cody and the old 'fifth turtle' Zack.

[NameGoesHere1066]

I don't. I really dislike Shadow in the comics.

I was never that big on Shadow my self. At least when she got older. I thought she got pretty annoying once she hit her teen years. Though I wouldn't mind her appearing in the new toon as Casey and April's biological daughter.

[Ninjinister]

Heh, here you go, friend. Link (http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/suitelife/index.html).

It's a show on Disney about twin brothers living in a hotel 'suite' with their mother. When Cody came about in TMNT, I really couldn't stand it even more, because all I did was think about that show and Cody and the old 'fifth turtle' Zack.

Er uh... yeah, gotcha. My Disney Channel viewing is limited to Lilo & Stitch and the occasional Emperor's New School, and even those two shows I've not seen since I moved back in February. I also tune out commercials unless something catches my attention.

Those two kids look like the one from Big Daddy, but grown up a little.

[Jo Dawn]

Those two kids look like the one from Big Daddy, but grown up a little.

They are. ;)

[VaughnMichael]

I knew before I read it that your post would be about that. :P And it's not ALL cartoon children. Just annoying ones. Plus, you know, she's a comic child and isn't she an adult now? That's so totally different. ;)
Can you name cartoon kids you like then? lol
And You know my post would have been less predictable if yours was also.:P
Ugh. This is sounding worse and worse. No thank you. What about the Mirage people who don't like the kiddy crap?
You can continue reading the comics?

[CyberCubed]

On Pete's blog someone asked him for more info on the movie and he said this:

Rob, my understanding is that this "movie" will be shown on TV in three parts (each one as long as a standard episode of the TMNT show), and possibly -- very likely, I'd say -- released on DVD as one long episode (or "movie", if you will). -- PL

I hope its not just the last 3 episodes of Season 7. It doesn't sound like it, but who knows.

[ToTheNines]

I hope its not just the last 3 episodes of Season 7. It doesn't sound like it, but who knows.

I disagree, I betcha that's what it'll be.

[nimrod]

I wish they would just release an episode description list for the season to clear up any questions (well and to get an idea about the season of course). :)

I think tacking on a movie (3 episodes) to wrap up the season would be a really cool idea. I hope it's not included in the 13 episodes but somehow I think it will be like the previous poster said.

Better yet, I hope the movie is just a segway into a really awesome 26 episode new york season with non-supernatural, non-special powers, non-cyberspace and non-time jumping episodes

[nimrod]

I wish they would just release an episode description list for the season to clear up any questions (well and to get an idea about the season of course). :)

I think tacking on a movie (3 episodes) to wrap up the season would be a really cool idea. I hope it's not included in the 13 episodes but somehow I think it will be like the previous poster said.

Better yet, I hope the movie is just a segway into a really awesome 26 episode new york season with non-supernatural, non-special powers, non-cyberspace and non-time jumping episodes

I don't really mind those episode types, but just as an episode or two and not a whole season.

[Drtooth]

I hope its not just the last 3 episodes of Season 7. It doesn't sound like it, but who knows.

Wow... I hate to agree but this IS sounding worse and worse. That isn't a "Movie" it's a bunch of episodes edited together. If our big 25th anniversary project is 3 episodes smashed together, no wonder why the fans are all miserable.

Jeez... we can't get a season 8, but we get 3 episodes on a DVD. Yay! problem solved!

[Cipher]

So it's either going to act as episodes 11, 12, and 13 (I hope not) or "episodes" 14, 15, and 16.

In order for me to swallow this, it'd better have its own plot unrelated to the season, and not be included in the original thirteen episode count. Otherwise, it wouldn't be any different than just playing, say, "Notes To The Underground" back to back.

[Drtooth]

In order for me to swallow this, it'd better have its own plot unrelated to the season, and not be included in the original thirteen episode count. Otherwise, it wouldn't be any different than just playing, say, "Notes To The Underground" back to back.

Not quite. Apparently this is the Ultimate 25th anniversary thank you note to the fans. 3 damn episodes loosely woven into a "movie film." No wonder they turned down the CGI DTV film... they wanted something cheap and lame that wouldn't take any effort.

I'd rather something similar to the Time Bokan OVA (the only piece of that franchise the US ever got), where they acknowledge the fans and say, thank you for supporting us, even in the dark times between TNM and 2K3 when nothing happened. And we're getting a kid's DVD release. Just like what happened with Inspector Gadget....

and if this is the LAST season, and I don;t think it is until we hear a final word from 4Kids in November (clock's tickin' dudes) we should get something better than a "OOH! Look! Series Finale" release. Especially when they'll be on the BTTS complete series collection...

[VaughnMichael]

wait did I miss something? where is this 3 episodes thing coming from?

[Roseangelo]

wait did I miss something? where is this 3 episodes thing coming from?

From here (http://plairdblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/another-scat-cover-john-waynes-ghost.html?showComment=1223394180000#c789084101069 7665022):

Rob, my understanding is that this "movie" will be shown on TV in three parts (each one as long as a standard episode of the TMNT show), and possibly -- very likely, I'd say -- released on DVD as one long episode (or "movie", if you will). -- PL

See ya, TMNT. Been nice knowin' ya.

[VaughnMichael]

From here (http://plairdblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/another-scat-cover-john-waynes-ghost.html?showComment=1223394180000#c789084101069 7665022):
See ya, TMNT. Been nice knowin' ya.
Oh hush you closet TMNT adict :P:lol:
And seriously that's retarded, another smooth move by the 3 headed beast of the TMNT apocalypse.

[Roseangelo]

Oh hush you closet TMNT adict :P:lol:

Oy, I like TMNT just fine. I'm just roasting the s'mores as I watch Mirage crash and burn. The TMNT I love are long dead and Mirage doesn't deserve to survive, so I'm perfectly fine with it all ending.

[VaughnMichael]

Oy, I like TMNT just fine. I'm just roasting the s'mores as I watch Mirage crash and burn. The TMNT I love are long dead and Mirage doesn't deserve to survive, so I'm perfectly fine with it all ending.
Don't mind me I'm just bitter that you just outbid me on 2 items on ebay I've been trying to get forever that I swear you already had for some reason.:ohwell:

[Roseangelo]

Don't mind me I'm just bitter that you just outbid me on 2 items on ebay I've been trying to get forever that I swear you already had for some reason.:ohwell:

What was that? Alas, I do go for duplicates of some items, so it's possible. But it's hard to know not to bid when I can't see the other bidders. :P

[VaughnMichael]

What was that? Alas, I do go for duplicates of some items, so it's possible. But it's hard to know not to bid when I can't see the other bidders. :P
The TMNT magazines.....you're a sneaky sucker you are.

[Roseangelo]

The TMNT magazines.....you're a sneaky sucker you are.

Ah, yeah. I'm constantly upgrading my copies of those. I'm planning on putting a bunch of duplicates on eBay soon, so you can feel free to bid on those. :D

[VaughnMichael]

Ah, yeah. I'm constantly upgrading my copies of those. I'm planning on putting a bunch of duplicates on eBay soon, so you can feel free to bid on those. :D
No that's ok you doing that makes me feel like I'm gonna stay away form ebay again.
This was the first time I've bid on anything for some time, I'm sick of loosing especially to people on here.
I also don't want to bid on things some one else is tossing away because they upgraded but are deciding to sell on ebay, I like to have nice things also.
I mean I know i may be an artist and work at Wal-Mart part time but us little folk should have nice thigns also. :P
I'd like to be done buying turtle sh1t one day though so I hope people will some day stop buying multiple things of what they have already and give others a chance to own stuff. And this isn't just a knock at you doing this the douche bag who owns that mightyfinestuff website does it all the time also.

[Dragon Turtle]

An Update on the TMNT DTV:

"Given some of the unfounded rumors that have popped up in various places on the Web about the upcoming "animated movie" from 4Kids that Lloyd Goldfine made mention of in a recent interview, I feel compelled to clarify this one important point -- this "movie" is NOT just three more episodes added to the end of this current "Back to the Sewer" season. It is a completely separate project, intended from its conception as part of the 25th anniversary celebration. The reason it is being produced in three episode-length pieces is that doing so gives us more flexibility in how we show it. But it is all one story -- you can think of the three pieces as the three chapters in a three-chapter story.

While I am still not going to give a lot away at this point, I can say that this project may make a lot of fans quite happy, as it finally brings together the old and the new. And without being specific, I can also say that this project will also show fans the Turtles as they have never before been seen in animation. -- PL"

Source:
http://plairdblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/rumor-control-re-tmnt4kids-animated.html

[VaughnMichael]

thank you Dragon turtles This is it right here! This brings Tears to my eyes on such a sh1tty day!:cry:

[Drtooth]

Oh hush you closet TMNT adict :P:lol:
And seriously that's retarded, another smooth move by the 3 headed beast of the TMNT apocalypse.


It's total BS... I can take the toy line being crap... I can take the fact we'll NEVER have another movie...I can even take the fact that this would be the LAST season... but the fact our 25th anniversary movie is 3 episodes of a TV show? Especially if the TV show would be put into a 2 disk 13 episode set? Total friggin crap. I was looking forward to something great, not some anti-climactic slop like this.

[CyberCubed]

I'm glad Pete set the record straight, its not part of the season but a new project. I wonder what he means by "as you have never seen them before?"

I'm kinda reminded of the anime-style Batman "Gotham Knight," it sounds like this may be animated differently than the show.

[Drtooth]

An Update on the TMNT DTV:

"Given some of the unfounded rumors that have popped up in various places on the Web about the upcoming "animated movie" from 4Kids that Lloyd Goldfine made mention of in a recent interview, I feel compelled to clarify this one important point -- this "movie" is NOT just three more episodes added to the end of this current "Back to the Sewer" season. It is a completely separate project, intended from its conception as part of the 25th anniversary celebration. The reason it is being produced in three episode-length pieces is that doing so gives us more flexibility in how we show it. But it is all one story -- you can think of the three pieces as the three chapters in a three-chapter story.

While I am still not going to give a lot away at this point, I can say that this project may make a lot of fans quite happy, as it finally brings together the old and the new. And without being specific, I can also say that this project will also show fans the Turtles as they have never before been seen in animation. -- PL"

THANK DOG!!! I was getting bitter there for a second. At least we have something to look forward to now.

[A little *too* Raph]

An Update on the TMNT DTV:
And without being specific, I can also say that this project will also show fans the Turtles as they have never before been seen in animation. -- PL"


So there will be blood and death? OOOOOH maybe they'll be music turtles or something!!!!!!

[Sage Ninja]

maybe every version of the turtles that has ever existed will be animated and thrown together in a Flintstones meet the Jetsens sort of way so that every fan base will get what they want for one last hurrah.

[Jester]

Even NT:TNM? :P

[Sage Ninja]

yep, and Venus will finnally show up and deside which turtle brother she wants to spend the rest of her life.

[Jester]

:o But they're not brothers...they're pet shop turtles born and breed on a turtle farm. :roll:

[maryshine]

It's total BS... I can take the toy line being crap... I can take the fact we'll NEVER have another movie...I can even take the fact that this would be the LAST season... but the fact our 25th anniversary movie is 3 episodes of a TV show? Especially if the TV show would be put into a 2 disk 13 episode set? Total friggin crap. I was looking forward to something great, not some anti-climactic slop like this.

I'm depressed about the whole thing as well. Yet don't forget that it is probaby not going to be a movie because they couldn't get the money.

Since TMNT is endangered of ending, I think I might write to 4kids.tv. I wrote them when they refused to air the lost season.

[Dragon Turtle]

maybe every version of the turtles that has ever existed will be animated and thrown together in a Flintstones meet the Jetsens sort of way so that every fan base will get what they want for one last hurrah.

Can't wait for the return of the Wil Vinton and anime Ninja Turtles!:)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/2478291449_a24e667aa3.jpg?v=0


http://www.anime-planet.com/images/anime/screenshots/tmnt3.jpg

[AquaParade]

:o But they're not brothers...they're pet shop turtles born and breed on a turtle farm. :roll:

Still remember that confusing the hell out of me when I was younger. Way to throw a big wrench in my tmnt mythology. "Wtf?:x"

And my...what a beautiful quote by Peter Laird. If this can really blend old mirage with new elements in a way I'm expecting, it has a lot of potential to be my favorite piece of tmnt entertainment...is it possible it could surpass the first movie, first season of the old toon, and the mirage comics in my twisted little head? Here's hoping...

[MrPliggins]

We are so quick to judge. The fact is, we know next to nothing about this project. We should at least give it the benefit of the doubt. Knowing what the original "plan" was for the 25th anniversary (which fell through), I bet this'll be pretty freakin' cool.

[Jester]

Eh, the only parts of the TMNT mythos that had them as brothers at the time were the movies and comics, the OT never had them as brothers, much to my chagrin.

[MrPliggins]

Eh, the only parts of the TMNT mythos that had them as brothers at the time were the movies and comics, the OT never had them as brothers, much to my chagrin.

Yeah, they seemed more like roomates. They didn't even call each other by nicknames...

[Sage Ninja]

WTF people? Just because the OT turtles wheren't spouting declaritions of ever lasting brotherly love for one another, doesn't mean they wheren't brothers. The OT turtles came across to me as more than friends or roommates, to me I felt they behaved like foster brothers than just friends, even Splinter refered to them as sons and described as brothers.

And siblings don't have to call each other by nick names. I have an older and a younger sister and I never call them by nick names, and they never call me by some shortened cutsey nick name eighther.

[CyberCubed]

There were some random episodes of the old toon where Splinter did call them "My sons" and there is one ep where he tells Mike to "find his brother Turtles."

But they were never consisted with it. Still, when you sit down and watch old toon episodes you'll occasionally notice them sometimes called brothers every so often.

[X]

I will say this...

Well I stated this in the newest episode discussion...

If 4Kids dogs TMNT on its 25th Anniversary, or cans the series next year during its 25th, I will never trust these people again.

When one thinks of celebration, it isn't a means to an end, rather celebrating what's there.

If TMNT doesn't get another season, why should we be happy with this 3 part movie? So what we get 13 final episodes of a show that has found a great balance, only for them to take a dump on it, and give us a three part movie, and say, "see ya, happy 25th no more TMNT."

There is a part of me that thinks, "hey 4Kids wouldn't dog a show that has helped them for five years and still draws good ratings." Then there is a side of me that thinks, "these jokers are followers not leaders. They want to jump in on the TCG/cartoon market and hope to have another Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh."

I hope the 25th of the TMNT is celebrated with another season, and hopefully 26 episodes, as well as this DTV movie, and talks of another theatrical release sequel.

4kids, don't let Playmates bitch out on us, only for the series to end because we didn't have a chance to support the brand. Make them dorks put those BttS toys out so I can buy them for my son and myself, and support this show for further seasons.

Point blank... Don't can a show when you return to form, striking a good balance, and still draw decent ratings. That's just evil.

-X-

[tOkKa]

-->> ...k' ,Vaughn.. do i just go ahead and cave into the overwhelming tide of negativity .. ??


or try to at least be cautiously optimistic and tread forward??

Havin' a hard time seein' any of that from very many.

( Cept' Jester or D.Turtle.. maybe. )


I dunno ..


all the B.S. decision makin' isn't what's breaking me really.. it's just the dark vibe i get from opinions presented.

>v<

[VaughnMichael]

all the B.S. decision makin' isn't what's breaking me really.. it's just the dark vibe i get from opinions presented.
>v<
Perhaps it should be what's concerning you Tokka and not fans opinions.

[blue_angel99]

An Update on the TMNT DTV:

"Given some of the unfounded rumors that have popped up in various places on the Web about the upcoming "animated movie" from 4Kids that Lloyd Goldfine made mention of in a recent interview, I feel compelled to clarify this one important point -- this "movie" is NOT just three more episodes added to the end of this current "Back to the Sewer" season. It is a completely separate project, intended from its conception as part of the 25th anniversary celebration. The reason it is being produced in three episode-length pieces is that doing so gives us more flexibility in how we show it. But it is all one story -- you can think of the three pieces as the three chapters in a three-chapter story.

While I am still not going to give a lot away at this point, I can say that this project may make a lot of fans quite happy, as it finally brings together the old and the new. And without being specific, I can also say that this project will also show fans the Turtles as they have never before been seen in animation. -- PL"

Source:
http://plairdblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/rumor-control-re-tmnt4kids-animated.html

Horray!!!! I love bein' a turtle fan!!! :D:D:D:D

[Dragon Turtle]

-->> ...k' ,Vaughn.. do i just go ahead and cave into the overwhelming tide of negativity .. ??


or try to at least be cautiously optimistic and tread forward??

Havin' a hard time seein' any of that from very many.

( Cept' Jester or D.Turtle.. maybe. )


I dunno ..


all the B.S. decision makin' isn't what's breaking me really.. it's just the dark vibe i get from opinions presented.

>v<



I remain cautiously optimistic about the cartoon series and the future of a theatrical film, one thing to keep in mind is that, IF there are any major positive announcements to be made, they will be made next year at major events like the NY Comic Con.

[AquaParade]

Ok, so ya know how myself and a bunch of members here were clamoring for a dvd like the Dark Knight anime one that was released, in that it would combine different styles of the turtles to appeal to different fans...The part where Peter says that they split into three chapters to help them tell it the way they wanna tell it now has me thinking this is the kinda route they are going.

[gobo]

I wonder what he means by "as you have never seen them before?"

I'm kinda reminded of the anime-style Batman "Gotham Knight," it sounds like this may be animated differently than the show.
I'm guessing 'comic-style' maybe. I'm pretty sure 4kids won't broadcast a bunch of animated blood though, so I wouldn't be surprised if I was wrong. But, 'Gotham Knight' was a collection of short stories. Pete said this will be just one story.
I was getting bitter there for a second.
What else is new? :P

[Drtooth]

I will say this...

Well I stated this in the newest episode discussion...

If 4Kids dogs TMNT on its 25th Anniversary, or cans the series next year during its 25th, I will never trust these people again.

When one thinks of celebration, it isn't a means to an end, rather celebrating what's there.

If TMNT doesn't get another season, why should we be happy with this 3 part movie? So what we get 13 final episodes of a show that has found a great balance, only for them to take a dump on it, and give us a three part movie, and say, "see ya, happy 25th no more TMNT."

There is a part of me that thinks, "hey 4Kids wouldn't dog a show that has helped them for five years and still draws good ratings." Then there is a side of me that thinks, "these jokers are followers not leaders. They want to jump in on the TCG/cartoon market and hope to have another Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh."

I hope the 25th of the TMNT is celebrated with another season, and hopefully 26 episodes, as well as this DTV movie, and talks of another theatrical release sequel.

4kids, don't let Playmates bitch out on us, only for the series to end because we didn't have a chance to support the brand. Make them dorks put those BttS toys out so I can buy them for my son and myself, and support this show for further seasons.

Point blank... Don't can a show when you return to form, striking a good balance, and still draw decent ratings. That's just evil.

-X-

I feel 4Kids cares more about TMNT than either the creators or the toy company. I mean, look what happened last season... they went through multiple series revamps. They could have just said, "Well, it's either this one way, or the show is canceled." Look how long it took them to make a compromise and work everything else out.

Of course, with FF, they were able to split the 26 episodes (unevenly) into 2 broadcast seasons to fill out that time. We had a one year gap between 2 seasons of a show, mainly because there was too much call to abandon it (A lot of which came from the toy company). I say it's in 4Kids best interest to make another season of TMNT. That and Chaotic are all they really have. Everything else is either not doing so well, or reruns.

[Cipher]

While I am still not going to give a lot away at this point, I can say that this project may make a lot of fans quite happy, as it finally brings together the old and the new.Old toon meets new toon confirmed. Not a bad note to go out on, if the show actually doesn't get renewed for another season.

Also, those clamoring for blood need to remember that this'll be running on a children's cartoon block, so while not impossible, it's unlikely.

[NameGoesHere1066]

I wonder what drawing style they are going to use.

[AquaParade]

Old toon meets new toon confirmed. Not a bad note to go out on, if the show actually doesn't get renewed for another season.

Also, those clamoring for blood need to remember that this'll be running on a children's cartoon block, so while not impossible, it's unlikely.

I'd say old toon meet's new toon is jumping to conclusion. I think you guy's are forgetting that this is more the anniversary of the comics then the original toon...I'm thinking Peter's not too worried about the original toon these days.


. But, 'Gotham Knight' was a collection of short stories. Pete said this will be just one story.

What else is new? :P

Gotham Knight was supposed to be one big story...I know not many people really viewed it like that...but that was the idea. Either way, I didn't mean exactly like Gotham Knight. I was referring to the way they used different styles....

Just wondering...are we absolutely sure this is even running on the 4kids block? Ya...well I guess it makes a lot of sense if 4kids is producing. Gah...that's the only thing worrying me. I'm gonna try and trust Peter when he says this should make a lot of fans happy though. Can't wait until we get more info...

[Drtooth]

Just wondering...are we absolutely sure this is even running on the 4kids block? Ya...well I guess it makes a lot of sense if 4kids is producing. Gah...that's the only thing worrying me. I'm gonna try and trust Peter when he says this should make a lot of fans happy though. Can't wait until we get more info...

4Kids is the licensing company. Let's not forget that. It was even stamped on the movie action figures. They fill the role Surge Licensing once produced. Plus, they ARE the production company that got them animated. It would be great to see them do something for adult fans for once.

[ToTheNines]

Hmmmm, old meets new either means:
1. They're adapting a Mirage story in the CGI format or mabey regular animation.
or
2. OT meets NT.

I'd like either one, I'm just happy we're getting something neat.

[ZariusTwo]

I'd say old toon meet's new toon is jumping to conclusion. I think you guy's are forgetting that this is more the anniversary of the comics then the original toon...I'm thinking Peter's not too worried about the original toon these days.

And I say anyone in denial over the original TMNT series cast poissibly showing up is deluding themselves. Laird's had dosens of easter eggs alluding to the original series in the current one, so you're full of it.

[gobo]

Just wondering...are we absolutely sure this is even running on the 4kids block? Ya...well I guess it makes a lot of sense if 4kids is producing. Gah...that's the only thing worrying me. I'm gonna try and trust Peter when he says this should make a lot of fans happy though. Can't wait until we get more info...
On Pete's blog someone asked him for more info on the movie and he said this:
Rob, my understanding is that this "movie" will be shown on TV in three parts (each one as long as a standard episode of the TMNT show), and possibly -- very likely, I'd say -- released on DVD as one long episode (or "movie", if you will). -- PL

I hope its not just the last 3 episodes of Season 7. It doesn't sound like it, but who knows.
And I say anyone in denial over the original TMNT series cast poissibly showing up is deluding themselves. Laird's had dosens of easter eggs alluding to the original series in the current one, so you're full of it.
Was it ever determined that Pete was to blame for that? Because I would expect it was the writer(s) of the individual episodes who inserted those little references.

[Cipher]

Was it ever determined that Pete was to blame for that? Because I would expect it was the writer(s) of the individual episodes who inserted those little references. "Blame"? But, yes, it was probably the writers, not Laird, who put ino those homages.

That doesn't mean Laird wouldn't support a "new toon meets old toon" special, though. And honestly, I'll be very surprised if this ends up being anything else. Mirage Turtles on a kids block? When they can't show blood and most of the watching public won't have a clue what's up with the red bandanas? The old toon Turtles are not only more recognizable, but would make a much more interesting pair with the new toon Turtles if that's the root they take.

[tOkKa]

I remain cautiously optimistic about the cartoon series and the future of a theatrical film, one thing to keep in mind is that, IF there are any major positive announcements to be made, they will be made next year at major events like the NY Comic Con.


-->> .. .. k.

Thanks .. i'll try to remain in that mindset too..
- -

>v<

[tOkKa]

Perhaps it should be what's concerning you Tokka and not fans opinions.


-->> ..alright.

http://www.medaloffreedom.com/RichardNixonFarewell.jpg

[AquaParade]

And I say anyone in denial over the original TMNT series cast poissibly showing up is deluding themselves. Laird's had dosens of easter eggs alluding to the original series in the current one, so you're full of it.

I don't think having a theory qualifies me as being "full of it":roll:

[Drtooth]

And I say anyone in denial over the original TMNT series cast poissibly showing up is deluding themselves. Laird's had dosens of easter eggs alluding to the original series in the current one, so you're full of it.

Even if it's just an odd cameo, I expect to see something... some nod to the old series. Personally, I would love to see them commission a Bebop, Rocksteady, and Krang cartoon short for a bonus feature or something.

[TMNT4kids]

There is indeed something special in the works. More info soon. :evilgrin:

[Ninjinister]

There is indeed something special in the works. More info soon. :evilgrin:

I hope designs from said special installment will be on the blog when the time comes.

[Venom]

Holy crap, my thread has grown to 7 pages?!

Anyway, I'm the Rob G. who finally went and asked Pete about the movie. I saw noone had asked yet so I thought "might as well ask the man."

I'm pretty excited, and hope we get a darker, more serious and adult-geared story like "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" that can also be seen by the kiddies.

How cool would it be to see Shredder get blown up by Don's thermite grenade and seeing Mike throw his arm in the trash!

[AquaParade]

There is indeed something special in the works. More info soon. :evilgrin:

Scratch my back 4kids! When Pete say's fan's will be satisfied, do you think he means mirage, or slightly older fans as well? I understand if you can't answer that, but I'd like to be excited, although I don't wanna get my hopes up if this isn't my cup of tea.

[Prime]

No new updates on this? I'm personally excited for it.