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Canadian Turtle

03-11-2009, 02:42 PM

Ok, so its been a while since I have posted but I am LITERALLY flying out the door right now, I have a ton of prep, flying to LA tomorrow, new blog to put up... and I am playing a show tonight.... ANYWAYS. Before the blog goes up I just wanted to say that we just shot an interview with Steve Barron. It was shot in the UK and I interviewed him over skype, so I hope everyone is as pumped as I am about that!

Will keep posting here as things go on.

Thanks!

TristanHuwJones

03-11-2009, 03:45 PM

Dude, that's awesome! I'm hearing that good things are on the way too... ;)

BoggleKng

03-11-2009, 05:18 PM

Travel safe, Isaac.

Canadian Turtle

03-12-2009, 11:16 AM

On the way to the air port now!

Will blog ASAP!!

Thanks all! I think we will have a list up of interviews as we go. Some pretty big ones have signed on!!

Archon_Turtle

03-12-2009, 12:59 PM

See you tonight kid! Fly safe.

Archon_Turtle

03-15-2009, 11:43 PM

Hi everyone!

I have an update on behalf of the TurtleDoc Crew! Today interviews with a majority of the 90's TMNT voice actors were conducted. I was fortunate enough to be there (thanks to Isaac and Kevin)! To read my blog all about it (and see plenty of pictures), please visit this link! http://gogreenmachine.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/turtledoc-update-tmnt-cast-interviews/

Thanks!

Jester

03-15-2009, 11:45 PM

Lucky!!

I'd have killed to be there. As many know Pat and Rob are some of my personal heroes.

Raph

03-16-2009, 01:18 AM

Wow truly amazing seeing them all together there! A fans dream indeed

Andrew NDB

03-16-2009, 02:09 AM

The true spirit of the TMNT fandom seems to be alive here. I think. Very nice.

CyberCubed

03-16-2009, 05:05 PM

Wow, that was awesome. It's like my childhood heroes are all together in one room! I can't wait to see the interviews later on.

IT HAS BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES.

Cowabunga Kiefer

03-16-2009, 06:37 PM

Wow...that really is awesome! Oh man, I can't even imagine what it would've been like to be there in person. Such an incredible feeling it must've been. I'm so anxious now to see how this turns out!

BoggleKng

03-16-2009, 08:19 PM

very nice.. cant wait to see them

Raven

03-16-2009, 10:25 PM

Now this is cool, would of been awesome to aslo be there! Lucky guys!

Canadian Turtle

03-17-2009, 10:12 AM

It was truly an honor to be part of/organize that. It could not have turned out better. We intended on bringing each person in for their own interviews, but what ended up happening is everyone came in one after the other and we had a great group interview as well as individual interviews with each. And then Kevin stopped by, and it was wonderful!

I tend to disconnect with the reality of the situation as I am in "work mode" all the time on set. It was not until Barry pulled me aside and told me he and the rest of the cast felt that it meant so much to them that I put this together for them, they had not seen each other like this for almost 20 years. It was at this point I almost cried. It shocked me to have a childhood icon who meant so much to me, tell me I meant something to him. Truly an honor and we love each of them, they are amazing people!

I am off to Kevin's today, lots more to shoot! Hope to see you soon!

Leonardo87

03-20-2009, 01:26 AM

that is pretty cool! I can't wait to see the interviews and it must be a big honor to talk to Steve Barron, Kevin Eastman, and so on.

Canadian Turtle

03-20-2009, 12:02 PM

As our trip here in LA comes near to a close I am posting an update and a shout out to those who made this trip possible! There will be a very fully detailed blog post with some funny stories over on the TurtleDoc in the coming days.

First I have to say how much Kevin has done for us. Some details I can't specify, but this dude has almost literally given us the shirt off his back, an amazing honour! And a great friend! Thank you Kevin!

Everyone we have met on our tour was a great honour to meet, from the voice cast, to Sisti who was Mikey, Brian Henson, and fans alike. Everyone has been great! Brian and the guys over at Henson's were amazing and had some great insight from the old school technical world.

It was also an honour to meet some great fans like Chris and his lovely lady Tiff, Rose, and Stephan.

Thanks all! We are on to the next leg of our journey back down to the East Coast.

Isaac.

Cowabunga Kiefer

03-20-2009, 12:30 PM

Any specific places on that East Coast?

Canadian Turtle

03-20-2009, 01:22 PM

We will be in the Northampton area and then back in NYC.

Give us a shout if you are out in this area.

Mindy

03-22-2009, 04:42 PM

This will truly be amazing. I almost had tears in my eyes just looking at that blog and don't know why. :P

shuriken

03-22-2009, 05:00 PM

:)Awesome. I admire what you guys are doing as well as appreciate it, as well as many others here on the forum.

Canadian Turtle

03-22-2009, 09:12 PM

For those of you following our crazy journey I would just like to inform that we have all landed and returned home safe after stage 2 in LA.

Again I want to thank everyone out in LA for making it something truly special!!

Thanks Archon for everything!! It was awesome hanging with you again!! I am glad you had a chance to spend some time on location with us as well!! Thanks also for helping spread the word on gogreenmachine!!

Our official blog post on the trip with photos behind the scenes with all the interviews SHOULD be up tomorrow or the next day. I am waiting to get it back from my editor and producer. I will post with that update.

So to tally up the interview list for LA (alone) here it is:

Voice cast:
Barry
Rob
Townsend
Cam
Renae
Pat
James
Peter

and Brian Tochi

Kevin Eastman (in a great many settings and groups)
Brian Henson
Sisti
Fans in the area
The "Totally Rad Show" cast
Comic writers from Marvel
Comic shop owners

This is only the LA section of interviews.

Now off on stage 3 in the next couple weeks back to the East Coast with more great interviews on the list.

funatic

03-22-2009, 09:34 PM

First off - as a fellow filmmaker and turtle fan let me just say that I'm so insanely jealous of what you're doing! BUT, at the same time I want to give much respect - I know how hard it can be to get a project like this in motion and I can see thru your various developments and updates that this is truly a labor of love! I actually considered doing a turtle doc for my senior thesis last year (went to school near Northampton), but ultimately decided I didn't have the time to commit to something that demanded perfection from my fanboy soul. Good luck with the road ahead - sounds like you're cruising along, and I hope to see a stellar finished product some day!

Cowabunga Kiefer

03-22-2009, 11:03 PM

Tinuvielsdreams

03-23-2009, 01:25 AM

It was a blast Isaac! I can't say enough how grateful I am to be a part of the documentary. It was also great to meet you : )
I emailed you about some of the other details we talked about :D can't wait!

Canadian Turtle

03-23-2009, 02:39 PM

Let me ask you Isaac. Quick question. Do you plan on following the TMNT25 road tour map as well, you track TMNT fans in those cities? Like will you be in Chicago end of May or St. Louis in Beginning of June. I don't mean to put pressure on schedule outline at all. Just speaking for others who may want to do this as well. I cant wait to read the blog!

I can't say right now, where things are at. We truly want to take part in that whole thing, however it is not likely. At this point we hope to include at least a stop or two, but it may not be practical. Sorry.

The blog I am told is going up in large installments, and I hope with some great pictures.

Spitfire

03-23-2009, 05:47 PM

It was my pleasure man. You guys were quick and it was fun. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us. Good luck on the next leg of your journey.

Canadian Turtle

03-23-2009, 07:09 PM

Part 1 of the blog is up. As this story is told in chapters this one is without pictures ...yet.

Enjoy, should be a fun story to read as it develops!!

Big new trailer to come on the horizon as well!!

Archon_Turtle

03-23-2009, 07:14 PM

Thanks Archon for everything!! It was awesome hanging with you again!! I am glad you had a chance to spend some time on location with us as well!! Thanks also for helping spread the word on gogreenmachine!!

Anytime bro, I am just happy I was able to do so much for you guys :-) You and Kurty are always welcome to sleep on my floor again :-D

Canadian Turtle

03-25-2009, 10:16 PM

NEW blog up, MUST READ this one is really funny, its all about me!! hahaha

(I'm Isaac if you didn't know that already)

Vegita-San

03-25-2009, 10:20 PM

Canadian Turtle

03-25-2009, 10:30 PM

How many events are you doing in the NY Area? I plan to make the Mirage event held in April, wherever it is. Hopefully it's something special.

My Pro-Sumer microphone arrived as well :). Although I still need to find a Stereo XLR 1/8' cable for it. Audio only goes to the left channel with the current radio shack cable.

We are not sure yet, we shall see what events we can make it to, but this documentary is the History of the TMNT in all its different forms so events don't always fit for time, but they are nice so we will try!

There are great XLR adaptors made by Beach Tech that you can mount on the bottom of your camera that convert your channels and give you two XLR inputs into an 1/8" input on your camera.

Vegita-San

03-25-2009, 10:40 PM

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3433880&tab=techSpecs

I was thinking of something like this, but it doesn't tell you if it's an XLR Stereo to 1/8' stereo adapter.

I did a search on amazon for what you posted about, and I don't think it's coming up with the right thing. It looks more like an RCA Y Adapter, only with two XLR ports instead..

I want the best sounding audio possible if any rare TMNT celebs will be at this event. :).

Thanks :)

BTW, how did you arrange all those Voice Actors together in one spot? It took Raph's Girl a bit of work to help me find Renae Jacob, and she's a google expert :). Thanks RG :)

Canadian Turtle

03-26-2009, 12:09 PM

^That I can't tell you, it was some hard work, but mostly connections, talking and phone calls.

We are off on another leg of our journey next week, the blogs will continue from LA and then on to our next moments, I hope you have enjoyed the newest one!! I like it because he is making fun of me, but maybe that is not apperent.

NightwatchersOnlygirl

03-26-2009, 01:31 PM

Any news about your vsit to the U.K what about the U.K fans

thebrownranger

03-30-2009, 10:46 PM

Feels weird to be posting on this forum again!:P

First off, I got to hand it to you Canadian Turtle, and all the other people who are helping you on this documentary quest! You guys are doing an amazing job and have never ceased to amaze me with your dedication to the turtles. Its been almost a year since I stepped away from the TMNT fandom, but after recently discovering this Turtle Doc effort, I'm back in the game! :)

If you need any help, let me know!

Also, I'm in NY! Where exactly in NY are you filming? Just the city?

:tthumbsu:

TristanHuwJones

03-30-2009, 11:39 PM

Archon_Turtle

03-31-2009, 12:57 AM

Which Marvel writers are you talking to Isaac? Dan Slott would make for a great interview, and I'm sure Peter David has interesting things to say. I've also just heard that Dario Brizuela and Andres Ponce are both attending San Diego, as well as Andie Tong, Ross May, Jake Black, myself and the rest of the Mirage crew. Gary Richardson should also be in attendance.

I forget the guys name, but it was a writer that we just happened to run into at the local comic shop by my house. Which by the way, is also Stan Sakai's local comic shop.

TristanHuwJones

03-31-2009, 01:13 AM

**** you guys and your celebrity comic shops!

Archon_Turtle

03-31-2009, 01:17 AM

**** you guys and your celebrity comic shops!

I'm sorry I don't live on a prison island Tristan. :-D

TristanHuwJones

03-31-2009, 01:32 AM

That's okay. Me and the citizens of Georgia will be coming to your place place next week to rob you. ;)

Archon_Turtle

03-31-2009, 01:53 AM

That's okay. Me and the citizens of Georgia will be coming to your place place next week to rob you. ;)

Why do i not at all doubt that you could roust and entire country to steal from me?

Canadian Turtle

03-31-2009, 10:33 AM

SO !! I just posted a new bunch of production stills from LA! Check em out over on the TurtleDoc!

Leaving Thursday on the next leg of the journey that is the crazy amazing Turtle Doc Experience!

Cowabunga Kiefer

03-31-2009, 10:48 AM

...i don't know why, but it makes me wanna cry.....(Hey that rhymes!!!)

Canadian Turtle

03-31-2009, 12:28 PM

...i don't know why, but it makes me wanna cry.....(Hey that rhymes!!!)

Well that is great! I hope people react emotionally to the project! There is some wonderful and powerful stuff in there! We hope you enjoy it as much as we have so far!

Archon_Turtle

03-31-2009, 12:36 PM

Well that is great! I hope people react emotionally to the project! There is some wonderful and powerful stuff in there! We hope you enjoy it as much as we have so far!

Safe travels my friend. Thanks for the Update on GGM :-)

CyberCubed

03-31-2009, 01:31 PM

Judging by those pics, did Cam Clarke come to the place later than everyone else? Did all the other actors leave before he got there, or did he get a chance to interact with them?

Andrew NDB

03-31-2009, 02:12 PM

Did you ever find any hardcore comic fans to spotlight, or are we still looking at pretty much a cartoon/movie tribute here with only minor nods to the Mirage source material?

Jester

03-31-2009, 02:24 PM

Did you ever find any hardcore comic fans to spotlight, or are we still looking at pretty much a cartoon/movie tribute here with only minor nods to the Mirage source material?
Because kids, to be a "hardcore" Turtle fan you have to be a Mirage fan...:roll:

Archon_Turtle

03-31-2009, 02:34 PM

Incase Isaac is already back on the road, I'll answer for him.

Judging by those pics, did Cam Clarke come to the place later than everyone else? Did all the other actors leave before he got there, or did he get a chance to interact with them?

Yes, unfortunately Cam did come later in the evening.

Did you ever find any hardcore comic fans to spotlight, or are we still looking at pretty much a cartoon/movie tribute here with only minor nods to the Mirage source material?

They spent considerable time in the major Los Angeles area comic shops interviewing folks, and found a number of comic fans amoung the staff and patrons. As far as covering the "face" hardcore comic fans, both Rose and Spitfire were interviewed I believe. They also shot extensive interviews with Peter and Kevin, as well as a majority of the Mirage staff. So they have plenty of comic focused material.

CyberCubed

03-31-2009, 03:23 PM

Yes, unfortunately Cam did come later in the evening.

So was Cam "sad" that he missed meeting with the fellow co-workers?

Archon_Turtle

03-31-2009, 03:35 PM

So was Cam "sad" that he missed meeting with the fellow co-workers?

I'd say so. But he was also happy he got to be there at all :-) We had a lot of fun with him.

Canadian Turtle

03-31-2009, 04:48 PM

This is great !! hahaha I never have to post anything ever again. Please any further questions I will refer to my secretary Stephan.... thank you.

hahaha just kidding bro! I am not on the road yet... tons of crazy re-scheduling, quite frankly I am not even sure if people who are expecting us know if and when we are coming!!! My life is crazy, so yes I am glad that Stephan handled those questions for me!

In response to the comic content question. I would have to say if anything we are focusing on the TMNT roots more than other stuff because in reality it is the one thing that we have not had clearance issues with yet!! Still we intend on having a well rounded documentary covering as many bases as we possibly can. I don't want to instigate a hate fest from people not liking the doc hahahaha! Just kidding.... don't hate me!!:D

Archon_Turtle

03-31-2009, 05:07 PM

This is great !! hahaha I never have to post anything ever again. Please any further questions I will refer to my secretary Stephan.... thank you.

Less of a secretary and more of a translator. Nobody can understand your crazy head flapping canadian mumbo jumbo. :-P

Canadian Turtle

03-31-2009, 05:14 PM

Less of a secretary and more of a translator. Nobody can understand your crazy head flapping canadian mumbo jumbo. :-P
Come on now EH! What are you talk a-boot? get lost ya hoser!

Andrew NDB

03-31-2009, 07:40 PM

In response to the comic content question. I would have to say if anything we are focusing on the TMNT roots more than other stuff

Just to be clear, you're saying the doc is focusing on the Mirage comics more than the other stuff?

Archon_Turtle

03-31-2009, 07:50 PM

Just to be clear, you're saying the doc is focusing on the Mirage comics more than the other stuff?

I believe he is says that it will concentrate on the Origins of the multiple incarnations, rather than focusing on any one...I think.

Canadian Turtle

04-01-2009, 10:24 AM

Yes there is a little of everything in there! But for sure a TON of Mirage origin and even current comic stuff. We have almost all the Mirage guys on tape, going to see Ryan Brown day after tomorrow.

I hope there will be something in here for everyone!!!

But even with our style we are trying to keep it to the roots!!

VaughnMichael

04-01-2009, 11:20 AM

Very cool, keep up the great work.

Canadian Turtle

04-03-2009, 08:02 AM

Vegita-San

04-03-2009, 08:48 AM

Hello all! I am currently sitting in a hotel on a rainy day somewhere south of Cleveland OH.

Yesterday we spoke with an extremely inspirational fan up in MI who if you have ever watched the cast interviews from the season five DVD you have heard his name.

Later this evening off to the East for more crazyness

Just FYI, here's some information from Dan at Mirage regarding April 24th

- Lighting Ceremony on ESB is set to be a private press only thing. Probably no more than a short drop speech and 3 minutes of time. Party Bus WILL be outside the ESB.

- The Record Breakin attempt will take place before the movie starts, anywhere from 5PM-8PM. Masks will be handed out as you go in. Some kind of stage will be there to announce anything ground breaking.

- Movie celebrities have been invited, but so far no on has confirmed as of yet.

If I can arrange transportation, I will be there to film the festivities.

Monte Williams

04-03-2009, 08:47 PM

I'm so jealous of everyone who gets to be a part of this. :)

Canadian Turtle

04-03-2009, 10:30 PM

another day another night!

So we have landed in another hotel on our road East. We spent the day at Ryan Brown's. That dude ROCKS!!!! I also had never seen someone ink before and let me tell you I will deny ANYONE who ever says that inking is as simple as tracing!! Because man that is a cool art form!

Ryan also did a ton of stuff with the toy line and Archie books so it was great getting that side of the story as well!! Also had a writter for turtles there as well.

On to the East in the morning! Good night from the road.

Isaac

Canadian Turtle

04-03-2009, 10:42 PM

Hey sorry for the double post but I just realized that Rand has put up the next blog over on turtledoc.

Archon I would post this on GGM but my eyes are falling out and I don't have my links on my home computer to take me to the propper page.... sorry dude hahaha. Check it out pretty funny, when I get home I'll post some pictures of that set build in the blog.

Andrew NDB

04-03-2009, 10:49 PM

Ryan Brown is good people.

Canadian Turtle

04-06-2009, 04:02 AM

Day 5 from the road on this journey.

I am currently sitting here in a wonderful house provided by a wonderful person and fan here in Northampton MA. Not only is this guy a good friend and helping us out he also has hands down THE and I would have to say THE largest, most complete, and best displayed/kept collections in the entire world. Although it is careful timeing that this collection is publicly displayed now so I wont say anymore about that.

Back to the part about me sitting here.... its 4:58AM on Monday morning and I am a little cold. You'd think me being Canadian and all I might be a prepared individual and have something like a winter jacket.... well I didn't bring one.

I am waiting for my producer and his wife to get redy to hit the road. We have a 9 somthing meeting on Long Island with the one and only Mark Freedman, who more or less single handedly created the franchise we know as the Turtles.

Well off to climb into the freezing car for a couple of hours.... peace!

BoggleKng

04-06-2009, 12:45 PM

Drive safe.. in the rain...

Canadian Turtle

04-06-2009, 06:06 PM

Machias Banshee

04-06-2009, 08:36 PM

Look out for the flood warnings! ;) *Just an hour north of Boston*

Vegita-San

04-07-2009, 06:54 PM

Back safe n Northampton, yes it was crazy rainy today!!

Mark Freedman was an AMAZING interview, i think many of you will enjoy and appreciate his insight from the creation and development of the Turtles we all know and love. Great stories from inside the turtle world. BUT I wont give away to much, you have to watch it to find out!!

Off tomorrow to get more cool Mirage stuff.

When is the projected release date of this thing?

If I manage to make it out to the event in the city on the 24th, with the record breaking attempt, could you guys use that in the documentary?

Later

CyberCubed

04-07-2009, 07:02 PM

On that note, are all these interviews going to be together in one big thing or separated?

Canadian Turtle

04-07-2009, 07:21 PM

The final outcome of this project changes on a daily basis. The content, interviews, photos, old videos, etc. will all be compiled in more than one end product. I can't make any specific promises and or statements at this point.

I'll keep you all posted!

On a production note, we spent a good part of our day with Peter today for a second round of interviews and process stuff. I just want to thank him and Mirage again. Peter is a wonderful guy and inspiring to be around!! He gave so much of his time and himself to us so far and we are very greatful!

Canadian Turtle

04-08-2009, 09:28 PM

Hey all, another great day with Kevin today. Lots of fun stuff to share, some amazing things that have not been seen before will be coming in this documentary for sure!

Again a big shout out to Peter and Kevin who have been so amazing in this process!!

Oh and that picture over on Peter's blog.... by that point at 3:30 in the afternoon I had not eaten so my hands were shaking all over the place!!! so that is not my best work. (and well when Peter Laird is watching you draw a turtle over your shoulder at his desk it makes you a little nervous)

CyberCubed

04-09-2009, 02:40 PM

This is all really exciting. If you do put all this on a DVD and sell it, I'd gladly buy a copy.

I'm not sure but would you legally be able to do so?

Archon_Turtle

04-09-2009, 03:04 PM

This is all really exciting. If you do put all this on a DVD and sell it, I'd gladly buy a copy.

I'm not sure but would you legally be able to do so?

Yes he would.

Canadian Turtle

04-10-2009, 11:17 AM

Nahh.... I think I'll keep it and only watch it alone.... hahaha!

This might be showing up in different versions in different places, but we can't promise anything.

That said, it will be on some form of DVD for everyone to enjoy!

Donnie

04-11-2009, 01:27 AM

Hey Canadian, this is Matthew M., I've been responding with you via e-mail. I recently sent you one. Do we send fan pictures to the same address? Thanks so much.

Canadian Turtle

04-11-2009, 11:18 AM

^ hey man, for sure that would be great!

Canadian Turtle

04-15-2009, 11:43 AM

I thought I would add to our list of still growing interviews. We have a few more to shoot which are of some note, but here is the updated list so far.

Voice cast:
Barry
Rob
Townsend
Cam
Renae
Pat
James
Peter

and Brian Tochi (from movie 1)

Darren Dunstan (2k3 show)

Peter Laird
Kevin Eastman
Jim Lawson
Steve Lavigne
Mike Dooney
Ryan Brown
Garry Richardson

Brian Henson
michelan Sisti

Mark Freedman

Lloyd Goldfine
Some animators and colorists from 4kids

The "Totally Rad Show" cast

Comic writer from Marvel
Comic shop owners

Tons of fans hard core and alike. Some of which with VERY large collections that have not been seen yet!

And still more to come soon! See you in NYC next week!

Canadian Turtle

04-29-2009, 03:58 PM

So to bump an old thread and totally double post I thought I'd stop in and say hi!

As many of you are probably stressed out over the pig flue I won't keep you too long.

As you may have noticed I have not been around very much as of late and there has been little to no updates on the Turtle Doc.

Today we posted the latest blog entry which I think is very fun!! But further more I have the new official trailer ready to go in the next few days. It is not up there yet but I will post when it is. So please someone say something on this thread so I don't double post again....

There are so many things and exciting news coming from the Turtle doc. But more on that later!

Thanks all!

jwiz154

04-30-2009, 07:48 PM

So please someone say something on this thread so I don't double post again....

Hey Issac,

Let me know if you still want to video my tour costume. Are you coming back my way anytime soon?? Thanks!

Jerry