Turtles Forever coming to DVD <3 <3

[ToTheNines]

According to Best Buy and Sears, it will be released on 8/24/10.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Teenage+Mutant+Ninja+Turtles%3A+Turtles+Forever+-+DVD/18667496.p?id=2120665&skuId=18667496&st=Teenage%20Mutant%20Ninja%20Turtles&lp=1&cp=1


http://entertainment.sears.com/Movies/Movie.aspx?prodid=NKL896034DVD&From=GlobalSearch&search=Teenage%20Mutant%20Ninja%20Turtles&st=Movies

Yessss, Nick/Viacom are really being good to the fans :)

Much love to 4kids aswell, I'm sure they pushed the topic while helping Nick in the "transition period".

[Leonardo Mystic]

That is way beyond cool. :tsmile: It'll be right around my birthday too. I have to check Amazon too and I'll put in my pre-order there.

ETA: Well, I don't see it at Amazon, so I'll do Best Buy. Sears was giving me an error when I tried.

[Turo602]

Yyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssss!

[gobo]

Schweet!! ^_^ I think I'll be getting a Blu-Ray, supposing they plan on doing one. And, if any store-exclusives come of this release (which is 9.9 times out of 10 limited to the DVD version), then "oh well". I guess I'll have to get that too. :P

[Mutated Turtle]

FINALLY! I didn't think it was going to be released!

[Master Splinter]

FINALLY! I didn't think it was going to be released!

I was just talking about this last night with my wife. I am pretty pleased to know that I can predict the future. Tomorrow I plan on buying the winning lottery ticket. :D

-ms

[Sabacooza]

Viacom is off to a good start.

[DrSpengler]

Bought.

If it sells, maybe it'll encourage Viacom and Paramount Home Video to either rerelease the 4Kids series in season sets or finish up where Funimation left off.

They're going to have to release *something* to keep interest in the Turtles until the new movie and the CG series come out, anyway.

[The Shelf]

Wooh! Now all we need is season 3 and 4 and season 9 and 10, and we're all set... that is until the new cartoon comes out. :tgrin:

[gobo]

3, 4 & 7...
(Any mod, please change the title so "Turtles" is spelled correctly, I was too excited while typing).
Y'know, I'm thinking that typo really was a missed opportunity. How appropriate would it have been for you to have titled the thread "Turlets F******" etc, huh? ^_^

[Turo602]

Wooh! Now all we need is season 3 and 4 and season 9 and 10, and we're all set... that is until the new cartoon comes out. :tgrin:

3, 4 & 7...

I'm with you there.

Finally we can be excited for TMNT again!

[Machias Banshee]

Typo fixed... ;)

This is Great! I hope it's the full version, and not the editted one they originally aired. Hopefully there'll be some extras or SOMETHING in there..

[Teddy]

Awesome!!! :tgrin:

[pl212]

yeeeess !! good news , I do hope they add a few extras stuff in there.

[CyberCubed]

Now if only we can get Lionsgate to release Seasons 9 and 10, as well as the 3 skipped eps, "Once upon a time machine," and "Planet of the Turtleoids."

And yes, I feel the urge to keep bringing this up until we have confirmation its happening. Yay for Turtles Forever though.

[FlawedCoil82]

Awesome! I'll definitely be buying this. I hope it is the full uncut version as Machias Banshee said. I also hope that it will encourage them to release the rest of the Funimation series on dvd season sets as well. I'd be thrilled if they even just took up where Funimation left off. If they do that then I'd even buy BTTS if they released it as a single set (even though I didn't like that one). But I'd want it all. Very encouraging news.
Jack

[oldmanwinters]

I hate sounding like a buzzkill but... I've seen listings like these turn out to be nothing but mistakes. This early in the game, I'd temper my expectations until we get some more solid confirmations.

[Samhain]

HELL YES! Now heres hoping for tons of extras like making of and maybe some interviews. Please!

[The Shelf]

3, 4 & 7...

D'oh! Can't believe I forgot about BttS. :tanime:

[Voidoid]

I hate sounding like a buzzkill but... I've seen listings like these turn out to be nothing but mistakes. This early in the game, I'd temper my expectations until we get some more solid confirmations.

Agreed. But if this does meet my expectations then I'M STOKED!!

[TheCanadiandrome]

Wooh! Now all we need is season 3 and 4 and season 9 and 10, and we're all set... that is until the new cartoon comes out. :tgrin:

Schweet!! ^_^ I think I'll be getting a Blu-Ray, supposing they plan on doing one. And, if any store-exclusives come of this release (which is 9.9 times out of 10 limited to the DVD version), then "oh well". I guess I'll have to get that too. :P

yup totally agreed :tcool:

[jaymq]

Woo! Good going, Viacom.

[Leonardo_Warrior_Turtle]

YES! Now bring on all 2k3 sets. I wouldn't mind if they start all over so we can get COMPLETE season sets. These 'Part 1 of 2' sets annoyed the crap out of me! Bring it on, Viacom!

[ToTheNines]

YES! Now bring on all 2k3 sets. I wouldn't mind if they start all over so we can get COMPLETE season sets. These 'Part 1 of 2' sets annoyed the crap out of me! Bring it on, Viacom!

Ideal situation for me would be a Complete Series Set... but that don't happen too often for kiddie shows lol

[Leonardo_Warrior_Turtle]

Ideal situation for me would be a Complete Series Set... but that don't happen too often for kiddie shows lol

Well I expect complete season sets this time around. If Warner Brothers can do it for Batman, Viacom can do it for the Turtles.

[Cure]

Cool. I'll buy it if it's on Blu-Ray.

[Redeemer]

I was just talking about this last night with my wife. I am pretty pleased to know that I can predict the future. Tomorrow I plan on buying the winning lottery ticket. :D

-ms


Hey can u buy me one too?

lol

[Luzmagica]

Its a good new, ....! Hope they released TF soon for Europe too!!....:D I will love to see them in my languague too!...*dreaming* !:lol:

[Raph]

Woohoo just woke up and read this incredible news!
I think I'll wait with pre-ordering for a little while, but I'm so going to buy it.

(Best thing is I can make crispier screencaps then with the mpeg version)

[Spitfire]

Sweet I'll get it when it hits Amazon. Like Cure said I hope they do a Bluray release too.

[A little *too* Raph]

I agree that this is awesome. I'm down for a bluray if they make them. If not DVD is still fine :)

[BubblyShell22]

Whoo Hoo! It comes out the day before my BF's birthday, so I'm getting two copies so we can both have it. That'll be a good present for him.

[Raph's Girl]

Awesome sauce!! And it's also being advertised at Wal-Mart's site!!! Im hoping it'll be at Target too tho.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/14658444

[Ninja Tiptup]

Excellent news though I'm a bit unhappy about it being listed as full frame.

I expect more releases from Viacom in the future.

[John Pannozzi]

Uh-oh. The listing at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Forever/dp/B003Q7B742/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1276004175&sr=8-5)says this will be a fullscreen release. I pray to God that that's a typo and it will be in its correct widescreen aspect ratio.

[gobo]

I somehow doubt those details have been ironed out yet.

[tone-master21]

According to David Lambert of TVShowsOnDVD.com they will be posting news about the release later on today.

[Leonardo_Warrior_Turtle]

According to David Lambert of TVShowsOnDVD.com they will be posting news about the release later on today.

Where does he say that? I'm on the site now and I don't see that.

[tone-master21]

Where does he say that? I'm on the site now and I don't see that.

He told me when I e-mailed him.

[Chaotix12345]

Friggin' Awesome! I didn't really expect this to be released so soon after the sale! Good first move on Nick's part. I can't wait to add this sweet special to my TMNT DVD collection!

[Cowabunga Carl]

This is awesome news. The full screen doesn't bother me to much though it would have been nice to have it widescreen. Can't wait!

[oldmanwinters]

I hate sounding like a buzzkill but... I've seen listings like these turn out to be nothing but mistakes. This early in the game, I'd temper my expectations until we get some more solid confirmations.

According to David Lambert of TVShowsOnDVD.com they will be posting news about the release later on today.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/TMNT/TMNT_Forever.jpg
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-TMNT-Forever/13877

Bam. I stand corrected. And excited!
(I hope the cover art isn't final though.)

BTW:
As worlds collide, the turtles come face to face with classic characters like Splinter, Casey, and April, and a slew of archenemies including Krang, Hun, the Foot Soldiers, the Purple Dragons, Bebop and Rocksteady!
Oops?

presented in full screen video. We know fans are curious about widescreen home videos for this production, and even high-def Blu-ray Disc releases. We can only say that the studios are ONLY announcing a full screen DVD here.
Rats?

[John Pannozzi]

I'm still worried with the fact that's in fullscreen, and the running time is about 70 minutes, which is closer to the edited for TV version than the full "director's cut" version.

[oldmanwinters]

I'm still worried with the fact that's in fullscreen, and the running time is about 70 minutes, which is closer to the edited for TV version than the full "director's cut" version.

Yeah, that would be a major disappointment.

[Shawn_1978]

all I know is that if the Director's Cut isn't on the official release, then I won't be buying this DVD. Without the extra footage, you don't get the whole story.

I'm sure there will be complaints about it later on that might convince them to re-release the movie in it's full uncut version, like they did TMNT Season 7, when instead of the four separate DVDs, they finally released a full season set.

and from the sounds of it, it sounds like this movie won't have any extras either, which means none of the included deleted footage may be on this DVD either.

but, like everyone else, I will wait to see more information about this, closer to the release date. But if you want the Uncut version of the movie, the best time to email Nickelodeon about this, is now, before the release is official.

[Weapon X]

Well this is exciting news, although If you removed "Turtles Forever" from the cover and asked me what the release was, I'd say it was a 2003 series season set. So that kinda sucks, why wouldn't they just use that great movie poster style art that was made? Still at least we are getting it. I also hoped it would be on blu-ray

[Shawn_1978]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/TMNT/TMNT_Forever.jpg
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-TMNT-Forever/13877

Bam. I stand corrected. And excited!
(I hope the cover art isn't final though.)

BTW:

Oops?


Rats?

By the way, can somebody explain the me what the difference is between Standard DVDs and Blue-ray DVDs?

[jimmyjams]

just put in my pre-sale...

[Turo602]

YES! Now bring on all 2k3 sets. I wouldn't mind if they start all over so we can get COMPLETE season sets. These 'Part 1 of 2' sets annoyed the crap out of me! Bring it on, Viacom!

Agreed! I was about to say that, guess you beat me to that. :)

[DrSpengler]

Details on the release are very disappointing.

So a fullscreen presentation, even though it was animated in widescreen? The TV cut of the film rather than the full length version streamed on the 4Kids website? No bonus features?

The entire thing looks like a totally rushed hack job. The cover art is just cut and pasted stock art with no sign of the Fred Wolf Turtles or anything that even reflects the content of the film.

The blurb on the back shows an utter lack of interest or knowledge of the material, listing Casey as one of the "classic characters" the Turtles encounter.

Very disappointing news and a grim portent of things to come under Nick's rule.


Not good. Happy to have the film on DVD, but not in such a shoddy, rushed, half-assed manner.

[micaturtle]

I will VERY annoyed if it is the annotated version instead of the "director's cut" I prolly wont buy it if it is a shortened up version.

As for the "full screen vs widescreen" Do we even know if a widescreen version EXISTS? I don't remeber the showing at SanD Con being widescreen... o_O

and shawn: Blue-Ray DVDs are usually higher quality picture and sound, but you can't play them on a regular DVD player, only on a blu-ray player.

I'm wondering where David Lambert got the information about the 70 minute running time and where he got the cover artwork. To me, the cover artwork looks kinda like something someone whipped up in photoshop for a placeholder or something... Why wouldn't they use the cool poster that's already made up for it? ( http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_o-v2tRqWXY8/TA2qyitBWAI/AAAAAAAAB4w/mJ9in_IoP7w/s1600/TMNTDVDPosterFinalRVSD.JPG )

[Kendamu]

Fantasmo. Cover's a bit generic, but it's the content that really counts for me.

[gobo]

By the way, can somebody explain the me what the difference is between Standard DVDs and Blue-ray DVDs?
For starters, Blu-Rays aren't DVDs. While they are based on the same principles, DVDs are only the optical discs written with red laser. Blue is the color on the opposite end of the spectrum, so it produces a finer laser. So, the same size disc can hold ~5x the information of a DVD. What they do with all this extra capacity is enhance the picture resolution and leave the audio uncompressed for higher quality output. Granted, some people can't detect this difference either because they're looking too hard to find it or because their senses just aren't sharp enough to detect it. So, to them, it looks like this new optical disc format is an unnecessary fad. It's not unlike the issue of stereo vs. mono LPs from ages ago. Albums were always mixed in stereo (2 audio channels) first and monaural (1 audio channel) later. Why? Most people couldn't afford but one speaker, so the more expensive technology of stereo was less popular. But, today, mixing an album in mono is pointless. Oh, and to ween the public from DVD to Blu-Ray, studios have been known to include extra bonus features on the Blu-Ray that aren't available on the DVD version.

[Leonardo_Warrior_Turtle]

Yes, no widescreen and not the director's cut version is not great. And the cover art seemed like it was put together. Why not use the Turtles Forever poster as the cover? See?

http://toonbarn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/turtles-forever-poster.jpg

[gobo]

As for the "full screen vs widescreen" Do we even know if a widescreen version EXISTS? I don't remeber the showing at SanD Con being widescreen... o_O
It sure was. It just wasn't that super-narrow kind. If you don't recall, the edited, feature-length presentation 4Kids showed on TheCW and the Director's Cut they have streaming on their site are both widescreen. Only the 'chopped into three eps' versions were actually full-frame.

[hudemx]

It sure was. It just wasn't that super-narrow kind. If you don't recall, the edited, feature-length presentation 4Kids showed on TheCW and the Director's Cut they have streaming on their site are both widescreen. Only the 'chopped into three eps' versions were actually full-frame.

Could you post one or two comparison Pictures between the widescreen and Full-Frame Version?

[Spitfire]

Gotta love being a turtles fans. Everything is always bitter sweet at best.

[gobo]

Could you post one or two comparison Pictures between the widescreen and Full-Frame Version?
I just looked into it and it turns out the 3-parter was widescreen as well. I wonder where I got the idea that it was fullframe... :ohwell:

So, good news, everyone! There is no fullframe edition (unless Nick sliced one up).

P.S. - Yes, I double-checked the other versions for widescreeniness too.

[Spitfire]

My main beef is it's the TV cut because after seeing the directors cut the TV cut makes a lot less sense. Taking out the Karai scene was a very bad idea.

[John Pannozzi]

I highly suggest that you all email Paramount Home Entertainment and voice your discontentment regarding the improper aspect ratio and running time.

You can email Paramount Home Entertainment at [email protected]

Here's my email as an example:

Dear Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon,

My name is John Pannozzi. I am a big fan of many Paramount and Nickelodeon properties, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It has come to my attention that you are planning a DVD release of the recent telefilm "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Forever" (also known as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles Forever" or simply "Turtles Forever") on August 24th. While I am happy to see this production getting a home video release, there are a few aspects about this release that greatly disappoint me and I hope can be remedied before the DVD is ready for release. According to the official sellsheet information described at TV Shows on DVD.com, the DVD will apparently be in fullscreen and have an approximate running time of 70 minutes. First of all, "Turtles Forever" was originally produced and shown on TV in a widescreen aspect ratio, and it should retain that ratio (preferably in anamorphic form) on DVD. Secondly, 70 minutes is about how long the edited version of the film shown on TV was. The full "director's cut" version of the film (which had previously been available online at 4Kids' website) is said to run about 78 or 90 minutes (sources differ), and the DVD release should ideally contain the longest version of the film. Finally, I would like this film to also be available on Blu-ray Disc, since the film was produced in high definition. While I know the Blu-ray Disc market is not quite as popular as DVD, I believe that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand name could sell well on Blu-ray Disc (considering that last year, Warner Home Video and New Line Cinema released a Blu-ray Disc collection of the first four theatrical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films, and it seemed to sell well.) Please try to take my requests into consideration. Thank you for considering my suggestions. Please respond when you can.

[ToTheNines]

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww280/craig-5/turtlesforeverdvdslip25.jpg

I wish lol.

Details on the release are very disappointing.

So a fullscreen presentation, even though it was animated in widescreen? The TV cut of the film rather than the full length version streamed on the 4Kids website? No bonus features?

The entire thing looks like a totally rushed hack job. The cover art is just cut and pasted stock art with no sign of the Fred Wolf Turtles or anything that even reflects the content of the film.

The blurb on the back shows an utter lack of interest or knowledge of the material, listing Casey as one of the "classic characters" the Turtles encounter.

I'd bet alot of that stuff is subject to change, this is our first news tidbit about it so I'm definitely expecting better box art.

As for the Casey thing, as far as TMNT lore is concerned he is a "classic character" and the Fred Wolf crew does "encounter" him.

And they have to make this the directors cut... maybe the DVD has both versions and the longer cut is considered a bonus feature so they don't count it as the total run time.

[Ioz]

I'm 50/50 on this if it is only the tv cut. I hope they redo the cover.

[Shawn_1978]

I highly suggest that you all email Paramount Home Entertainment and voice your discontentment regarding the improper aspect ratio and running time.

You can email Paramount Home Entertainment at [email protected]

Here's my email as an example:

Excellent email, John!

I'm sure if many other fans follow your example, then hopefully the higher ups can be convinced to make the change and give fans what they want.

[Gyt Kaliba]

....

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKK! *faints*

Yeah...so buying this. Even if it is full-screen, the TV version (hell, even if it's the 3 episode version), no extras, and the most horrid cover I've seen in a while - still so, so bought.

I think this may be one of those 'trick' release things. Where they'll release a better one shortly enough after, being widescreen and with extras, and the Director's Cut.

[gobo]

I think this may be one of those 'trick' release things. Where they'll release a better one shortly enough after, being widescreen and with extras, and the Director's Cut.
I've been thinking that all day. 'Course, that may just be wishful thinking. But, time will tell.

[Gyt Kaliba]

I've been thinking that all day. 'Course, that may just be wishful thinking. But, time will tell.

Yeah. Sad part is though, I'm more than willing to be played. I will buy this one and the better one later if it does indeed come out.

[ToTheNines]

I think this may be one of those 'trick' release things. Where they'll release a better one shortly enough after, being widescreen and with extras, and the Director's Cut.

If that's how we're gonna get the Director's Cut, so be it. My cousins like TMNT, so I'd just give them the crap version.

[Roseangelo]

There is no "Director's Cut." There is only one cut, which got cut down for run time. There's a huge difference.

[oldmanwinters]

There is no "Director's Cut." There is only one cut, which got cut down for run time. There's a huge difference.

Well put, Rose. Which would make it even more bizzare if Nick went with the TV cut. It would have to be extra work on their part to cut it down.

[X]

I hate sounding like a buzzkill but... I've seen listings like these turn out to be nothing but mistakes. This early in the game, I'd temper my expectations until we get some more solid confirmations.

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-TMNT-Forever/13877

Well there's a reason there, for you not to buzzkill.

It is very real... Boxart and all.

[oldmanwinters]

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-TMNT-Forever/13877

Well there's a reason there, for you not to buzzkill.

It is very real... Boxart and all.

Hmm... I see your point.

;)

[gobo]

There is no "Director's Cut." There is only one cut, which got cut down for run time. There's a huge difference.
It's the director's original vision. Therefore, it's appropriate to call it a 'Director's Cut'. 4kidstv.com lists it as such. My DVD collection even includes two movies that have longer cuts that were released abroad first; Ridley Scott's Legend and Sam Raimi's Army Of Darkness. Now that they've been released in the US, they've been officially labeled Director's Cuts. So, it's not unprecedented. Trying to follow your chain of thought, what do you think that a director's cut is?

[Roseangelo]

It's the director's original vision. Therefore, it's appropriate to call it a 'Director's Cut'. 4kidstv.com lists it as such. My DVD collection even includes two movies that have longer cuts that were released abroad first; Ridley Scott's Legend and Sam Raimi's Army Of Darkness. Now that they've been released in the US, they've been officially labeled Director's Cuts. So, it's not unprecedented. Trying to follow your chain of thought, what do you think that a director's cut is?

Your two examples are not at all the same as this. "Director's Cut" implies an actual different cut of a movie than originally released. "Turtles Forever" was edited for time to air on TV from it's originally released version, which was screened at Comic-Con and would have been screened at movie theaters had that deal worked out. Every single movie in the world that has aired on commercial TV has been cut similarly and the complete version is not considered a "Director's Cut." Giving the movie this label just ads an unnecessary complication to the matter, despite what it may be called on the 4Kids website.

[Ninja Tiptup]

However 4kids has two versions. The original and the TV cut. Its entirely possible however lame it is that Nickelodeon is using the TV cut because they don't know any better. I really hope that is not the case. I can live with full screen but if we don't get the entire movie I'm gonna be pissed.

[MrPliggins]

I thought some of the old Funimation DVD covers were lame (excluding the most recent ones), but this one takes the cake. People who never heard of Turtles Forever would never know what this is about. They would have to read the back to find out. Most potential customers would just pass this up if they saw it on the shelf. And all the lens flares...ugh. Why in the world would Don's bo have one? And why would an image have 5 lens flares? I don't think I could look at this on my dvd shelf without vomiting.

[Ninja Tiptup]

Marketing this DVD properly requires use of the 80s Turtles on the cover. That's a huge selling point to nostalgics.

[Koi]

I really won't care for buying til I know it is bluray.

[TheCanadiandrome]

to me it doesn't matter. i will own this regardless

[ToTheNines]

to me it doesn't matter. i will own this regardless

I wish I could be that way...

Don't get me wrong, the TV cut blew me away and knocked my socks off, but after seeing the full version I could never go back.

[TheCanadiandrome]

well maybe there's still hope the full version will come out

[CyberCubed]

In the case that this is only the 70 minute edited version, I get the feeling the uncut and widescreen version will be a Blu-ray release.

Makes sense to me. Release a "kiddie" DVD version, but release the big uncut and widescreen one on Blu-ray for more money.

[Venom]

That would suck! I always buy the "collector's/special" editions of standard DVDs when possible.

Anyway, from what I've read it is the 70 minute version being released. Glad it's coming, but again, I would really prefer to own the full version.

[Roseangelo]

In the case that this is only the 70 minute edited version, I get the feeling the uncut and widescreen version will be a Blu-ray release.

Makes sense to me. Release a "kiddie" DVD version, but release the big uncut and widescreen one on Blu-ray for more money.

That would be stupid; not everyone has Blu-ray yet. Some of us don't even have HDTVs, let alone Blu-ray. And Turtles Forever, however awesome it may be for us, is not worthy of forcing people to buy the Blu-ray for exclusive features.

[CyberCubed]

What other reason would it make sense to released the 70 minute version then? The only reason that version existed was so it could air on TV with commercials.

[Roseangelo]

What other reason would it make sense to released the 70 minute version then? The only reason that version existed was so it could air on TV with commercials.

As someone else I believe said, simply because they're ignorant.

[Spitfire]

They should just only release a Bluray version that has the DVD included, like say most movies do nowadays. Might as well help the slow people usher in the new era of tech. That way they don't have to re-buy movies when they do upgrade.

[prophecy718]

:ohwell:

I'm not the type to be too picky but damn.

that cover...they could have done better than that. Like it was said countless times already, they could have used the movie poster.

Other than that, I guess this is good news for those that wanted to get this on dvd.

However, I'll pass on this and see if this comes out on Blu-ray. (Assuming if it does happen. If it doesn't come out on Blu-ray, then no big deal since I already have the uncut version on my ps3)

[k_lala]

I want a blu ray edition as well. Also i will only pick up the 2K3 season sets if they come out on blu ray since i recently spent a fortune collecting the Aussie versions.

Also I believe they did a alternative cover for this because the uncut dvd/blu ray will have the other cover 4Kids made.

[gobo]

Your two examples are not at all the same as this.
Well, how not? They were the originally released versions that the US just didn't get to start with. It's not like we're talking film festival or other 'private party'. I completely agree though that it's pretentious to call the extended cut a 'director's cut', but it's still kinda petty an argument when the company who created it gave it that title. I'm just saying there's no sense getting all bent about it.
And all the lens flares...ugh. Why in the world would Don's bo have one?
Umm... Turtle Wax? :D
well maybe there's still hope the full version will come out
Exactly what I'm thinking. This is probably just bait to see who even cares. If the ideal situation of this being replaced with the 'Uncut Cut' at the last minute doesn't happen, I'll just rent this one to examine its quality (or potential lack thereof).

[X]

I thought some of the old Funimation DVD covers were lame (excluding the most recent ones), but this one takes the cake. People who never heard of Turtles Forever would never know what this is about. They would have to read the back to find out. Most potential customers would just pass this up if they saw it on the shelf. And all the lens flares...ugh. Why in the world would Don's bo have one? And why would an image have 5 lens flares? I don't think I could look at this on my dvd shelf without vomiting.

This is a case where we should just be lucky we're getting it.

I am not going to complain about lack of widescreen and some missing minutes.

I am just glad to see Nick stepping up and releasing it.

Now I hope they either re-release seasons 1-7 on DVD, or finish releasing what Funimation didn't (ie season 3-4-7).

Either way, I am glad to see Nick not just brushing 2k3 under the rug.

[ToTheNines]

I am not going to complain about lack of widescreen and some missing minutes.

Have you actually seen the full version? That 8 minutes adds more than you'd think.

[Voidoid]

Meh, despite all of these little complaints I'm stoked that they're even doing this. I thought this movie would never even be released so I'm thankful for this much. I'm definitely gonna pre-order this right away!

[BubblyShell22]

I'd love to see the full version come out, too, but I'll get it no matter what because at least it's coming out. Still, it would suck if it was the TV version.

[Andrew NDB]

I'm still surprised there's actually people doubting this would ever be released on DVD/Blu-Ray. I mean, they virtually have to in order to recoup their investment in the production of this... but any way they cut it they'd be stupid not to release it on DVD.

And no, I don't think there will be multiple versions of the film released or re-released down the line. I just don't see that happening.

[ToTheNines]

but any way they cut it they'd be stupid not to release it on DVD.

No one ever said it wouldn't be stupid lol. We were just fearing the worst, I mean... even before the buyout it was unknown wether it would be on DVD or not.

[Andrew NDB]

No one ever said it wouldn't be stupid lol. We were just fearing the worst, I mean... even before the buyout it was unknown wether it would be on DVD or not.

The only possibility that would lead to Viacom possibly not seeing to the releasing of "Turtles Forever" on DVD would have to be them not realizing that they were sitting on it at all... which would not only be stupid, but just plain unthinkable.

[ToTheNines]

The only possibility that would lead to Viacom possibly not seeing to the releasing of "Turtles Forever" on DVD would have to be them not realizing that they were sitting on it at all... which would not only be stupid, but just plain unthinkable.

True, but there's cause for concern when a "direct" to DVD flick takes over a year to actually reach DVD.

[CyberCubed]

True, but there's cause for concern when a "direct" to DVD flick takes over a year to actually reach DVD.

Its not over a year. Turtles Forever aired back in November 2009, didn't it?

Its released on DVD around 7-8 months later.

[Roseangelo]

I mean, they virtually have to in order to recoup their investment in the production of this...

Whose investment in what? 4Kids/Mirage won't get anything from the DVD sale of this. 4Kids recouped their investment when they got 10mil. for the TMNT sale to Nick. Nick's investment in TMNT will start paying off in two years; Turtles Forever DVD sales will just be pocket change to them.

[Powder]

Its not over a year. Turtles Forever aired back in November 2009, didn't it?

Its released on DVD around 7-8 months later.

Right, but wrong.

It aired originally at SDCC which was just about a year ago.

[ToTheNines]

Its not over a year. Turtles Forever aired back in November 2009, didn't it?

Its released on DVD around 7-8 months later.

I know Powder answered this for me.... but I must say: you're an anal mother fugger.

[TheShowstoppa]

I'm very disappointed with the box art and the possibility of it not being the full length film. I'm up in the air about buying this when they can't even get the damn title right!

[Voidoid]

Jesus christ.... I understand that this is the fandom and everyone have the right to complain but is the cover art that BIG of a deal? I mean c'mon just because you don't like the cover art you WON'T buy the DVD? what? This is just absurd nitpicking at this point.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Exactly what I'm thinking. This is probably just bait to see who even cares. If the ideal situation of this being replaced with the 'Uncut Cut' at the last minute doesn't happen, I'll just rent this one to examine its quality (or potential lack thereof).

wait and see basically

They should just only release a Bluray version that has the DVD included, like say most movies do nowadays. Might as well help the slow people usher in the new era of tech. That way they don't have to re-buy movies when they do upgrade.

i could see that

[ToTheNines]

I'm very disappointed with the box art and the possibility of it not being the full length film. I'm up in the air about buying this when they can't even get the damn title right!

People, chill out and accept the fact that this is preliminary cover art. I'll admit it's particularly heinous preliminary art, but it's not the finished product.

[CyberCubed]

To be honest I don't care about the boxart, but if it isn't the uncut full version there really is no reason to buy this.

I don't like double-dipping, so I'll hold out a few years to see if the uncut full version is ever released.

There's absolutely no excuse for something like this. Complaining about boxart is a minor gripe, but not giving us the full movie is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

[MrPliggins]

I'm a designer for a living so I'm pretty hard on stuff like this that looks like it was designed in the early '90s. I would still get it though, if it wasn't edited.

[Venom]

The box art should be the same as the Turtles Forever poster.

[TheCanadiandrome]

The box art should be the same as the Turtles Forever poster.
agreed. or at least as close as they can get. needs to have all the turtles on it

[FlawedCoil82]

I don't think the boxart they are showing is final. X-Men Volume 2 had a drastically different (horrible) cover for it and then they revealed more details on it, the new designed cover was far better. They probably are using that cover for promotional purposes until they get the final boxart ready to go. So I am not worried about that.

What I am worried about is what several others are saying....fearing that this will be the syndicated/edited version of the film instead of the full release. I sent my email to Parmount pleading with them to see logic and to realize that the days of companies releasing half assed products to unaware fans and getting full profit potential from them are over. I strongly encourage others to do the same so that we can try to stop this train before it derails and ticks everyone off. I want to see this sell well enough so that they will pick up where Funimation left off and release the rest of the series (in correct order) on DVD.
Jack

[Spitfire]

I don't think the boxart they are showing is final. X-Men Volume 2 had a drastically different (horrible) cover for it and then they revealed more details on it, the new designed cover was far better. They probably are using that cover for promotional purposes until they get the final boxart ready to go. So I am not worried about that.

That cover only got changed because fans spewed tons of bile at them for it.

[FlawedCoil82]

No, I don't believe so. The initial cover art for Volume 2 was not even illustrated by the same guy who did all the other volumes. I just heard that the art for Volume 2 was not yet completed by the time the press release came out and they had an in-house illustrator draw it so they had something to show for it for the press release.
Jack

[Raph]

Jesus christ.... I understand that this is the fandom and everyone have the right to complain but is the cover art that BIG of a deal? I mean c'mon just because you don't like the cover art you WON'T buy the DVD? what? This is just absurd nitpicking at this point.

I think that cover art is just the last straw. First we read that it's 70 min. Then we read it will be a full frame release. Then we assume there are no extra's...
So when that 'probably not final' cover art was shown, some people said I won't buy it.

[Whitewolf89]

People, chill out and accept the fact that this is preliminary cover art. I'll admit it's particularly heinous preliminary art, but it's not the finished product.
MY thoughts, exactly.

THANK you SO much for "voicing" it, bro.

[Desslok]

Guys, if the cover art dosen't get any better, you can just throw it away and replace it with the DVD art I posted a few months ago and PRESTO problem solved. :twink:

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1430/turtlesforeverdvdslip1.png


I've always been happy with Nickelodeon DVD releases (what few I've dealt with), as far as I can tell they create a nice presentation for their stuff, I think it's too early to draw any conclusions from this announcement.

And I don't think they're dumb enough to slap the television version of the movie on a DVD and throw it at us, that would be stupidity on a ridiculous level. I'm not saying it couldn't happen, but if that's what does happen I'll be truly shocked.

[TMNT-Leonardo]

Guys, if the cover art dosen't get any better, you can just throw it away and replace it with the DVD art I posted a few months ago and PRESTO problem solved. :twink:

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1430/turtlesforeverdvdslip1.png


I've always been happy with Nickelodeon DVD releases (what few I've dealt with), as far as I can tell they create a nice presentation for their stuff, I think it's too early to draw any conclusions from this announcement.

And I don't think they're dumb enough to slap the television version of the movie on a DVD and throw it at us, that would be stupidity on a ridiculous level. I'm not saying it couldn't happen, but if that's what does happen I'll be truly shocked.

It would be better if that image was bigger though, because the way it is now, printing it would either make it look pixelated or fuzzy.

[Powder]

It would be better if that image was bigger though, because the way it is now, printing it would either make it look pixelated or fuzzy.

Yeah, man. Make it bigger (the exact dimensions) & I'm willing to bet 75% of the people here will use it.

[Andrew NDB]

Boxart isn't terrible apart from it being too 4Kids centric when the very nature of the film is pretty much... not that. I'd have the 4Kids TMNT lined up with the Fred Wolf TMNT in the foreground, and in the background have the silhouettes of the Mirage TMNT there.

The logo ought to either be the original "Turtles Forever" logo with the neutral font, or it should be a hodgepodge of the Fred Wolf and 4Kids TMNT logo... maybe like a cracked line through the center and it looks Fred Wolfy on one side and 4Kidsy on the other.

[Spitfire]

I think the problem we all have with the box art is it's the same ****** clip art that's been used 500 times on other things. I have that same group shot currently decorating my 360. They seem to like re-using the same pictures instead of drawing new ones when it comes to turtles. All the merch for the most part are re-hash pictures as well.

[Teddy]

Well, I could care less what the boxart looks like. Are you guys planning on hanging the DVD on your wall or something? All you ever really see of DVDs is the spine as it sits on a shelf or in a video cabinet, right? :twink:

[DK2]

Upset about this news. The art (horrible, not even the design look from Forever) and no "long cut", no widescreen makes its even moreso upsetting. Is it hard to even put both cuts and the trailer on it? Wish for a commentary with Loydd Goldfine and Peter Laird. Peter said he'd do one awhile ago but even now I don't see him doing it with his "post turtles" life. But the widescreen was it fake widescreen? Like the way Transformers Movie 1986 and Batman Mask of the Phantasm had? Was the widescreen actually covering up the produced full screen animation? Like the first season of Justice League had matted black bars and aired in both looks? Just wondering about this, for Paramount to say full screen? I can't see the big deal about a horrible marketing plan to make us double dip for a BR DVD one day. Most BR players have the upgrade 1080p for standard dvds. Isn't that good enough? Why does one have to buy a BR DVD when the BR players can uprade a standard dvds look? How much more can your eyes and ears see/hear?
The other thing we may be overlooking is that maybe Paramount/Nicko owns the TMNT, but maybe they don't have the rights to use the OT/Fred Wolf TMNT images on dvd art? Just a theory. I'm assuming the "rights" of OT/F Wolf toon still applies to Paramount/Nicko? I could be wrong too. Since Turtles Forever was made maybe I am wrong about this.
I'm only gonna buy this as a cheap/used buy at a video store or maybe when it goes in the cheap bins at retail stores. Most TMNT 2K3 stuff has been in the cheap bins these days.
We should all email Paramounts video dept with the Turtles Forever poster/dvd art to them. Also ask for the longer cut and widescreen look. I think if we all do this maybe we can make them change the release. Also we should all write to tvshowsondvd.com as well. They tend to do these sorts of things too when inquired. They can help us by getting the inquiries thru. Enough of us do this and they can tell paramount what we expect. It doesn't hurt to try.

[Ninjinister]

Where is all of this "no long cut" dribble erupting from? The article says the running time of the film is approximately 70 minutes long. Turtles Forever, uncut, runs 78 minutes. Is 78 not approximately 70?

Furthermore, it seems that there is the impression that a cut film would be the TV edit version. However, if you remember, 4Kids was touting the "Director's Cut" on their site as having an additional 12 minutes. How could a film that cut 12 minutes for TV be the same thing as one that would potentially cut 8 minutes?

I've been tossing this logic to-and-fro, because, honestly, it doesn't make any sense to assume otherwise. I may be proved wrong, but the evidence is strongly suggesting that this isn't the TV edit.

[CyberCubed]

78 minutes would be approximately 80 minutes, not 70.

And its still fullscreen. We're losing footage then.

Its like an insult and a slap in the face. Nick is clearly throwing this out quickly rather than putting any work into it.

[TheShowstoppa]

The boxart rant was a minor nit pick. I don't care one way or another what it looks like or else I wouldn't have bought season 5 and/or the rest of them. It's just something I like to pick on. What bothers me is that the title of the film is Turtles Forever and I think it's completely stupid they can't even get that right. There is no addition of the Teenage Mutant Ninja.

I also agree with the above post that it's a fullscreen format (not wide like the rips I have of the episodes) and it's runtime is approximately 70 minutes. If it were 78 minutes - the runtime would be approx. 80 minutes. Or they would even go as far as saying approx stating the exact running time. It's seen with movies all the time.

I don't really care about no extra features right now. There's still reason to hope for it eventually. I've bought DVDs with worse features. Hopefully they can include that amazing teaser they aired a few weeks before.

I'm just asking that they don't dick us over, which it's obvious they're starting to. Not a good way to start things for me, Nick. Not good at all.

[Jephael]

Well, I could care less what the boxart looks like. Are you guys planning on hanging the DVD on your wall or something? All you ever really see of DVDs is the spine as it sits on a shelf or in a video cabinet, right? :twink:

I agree with you, Teddy. The cover art looks fine to me. I am however a little upset over the fact that we won't be getting the full uncut version on DVD.

[ToTheNines]

Nick is clearly throwing this out quickly rather than putting any work into it.

On the contrary... changing it from wide to full is putting unnecessary work into the project.

And I really wish 4kids would have just destroyed all evidence of a TV cut after they aired it, problem solved lol.

[gobo]

All you ever really see of DVDs is the spine as it sits on a shelf or in a video cabinet, right? :twink:
No. Ugly boxart gets seared in the mind's eye and you have to look at it 24/7. The horror!

[TheCanadiandrome]

No. Ugly boxart gets seared in the mind's eye and you have to look at it 24/7. The horror!
rofl! haha!

[Spitfire]

On the contrary... changing it from wide to full is putting unnecessary work into the project.

And I really wish 4kids would have just destroyed all evidence of a TV cut after they aired it, problem solved lol.
Actually not really. All they have to do is put it into a fullscreen timeline for their encoding. Depending on the program they don't even need to do a special export. It already has bars though so I see no point in it as they'll basically be zooming in on it and lowering the overall quality.

I agree I also really wish 4Kids scrapped that cut.

No. Ugly boxart gets seared in the mind's eye and you have to look at it 24/7. The horror!
It spins around in a vortex of the other ****** clip art DVD covers a high school graphic designer could have made in 10 minutes.

[Desslok]

It would be better if that image was bigger though, because the way it is now, printing it would either make it look pixelated or fuzzy.

I used the exact dimensions for a DVD slip cover, 3240x2175. I think it looks funky when you look at it in a web browser because it is a .png image. Download it and preview it in an image viewer. You can zoom in on everything and the images and text hold up without getting blurry.

That's also the exact file I used to print mine and it's not pixelated at all, I can take some photos of my box if you'd like to see.

[Roseangelo]

I used the exact dimensions for a DVD slip cover, 3240x2175. I think it looks funky when you look at it in a web browser because it is a .png image. Download it and preview it in an image viewer. You can zoom in on everything and the images and text hold up without getting blurry.

That's also the exact file I used to print mine and it's not pixelated at all, I can take some photos of my box if you'd like to see.

The problem is that you uploaded it to an image hosting service that shrinks the size. Try downloading it yourself - It would look like crap printed out.

[Donny]

As said, people should calm down. I doubt this is the final cover. Often some temporary box art is shown when something is announced (like smash-up did).
I am looking forward to the final release, hoping for a full version blu-ray :)

[Ioz]

Ugly box art doesn't deter me from buying something. A casual consumer walking down an isle in a store it might. It won't really grab anybody into an impulse buy. It is a shame they didn't put any classic turtles on there, but maybe they can't because of the Fred Wolf DVDs. I might not get it because it is the fullscreen and tv cut only version, though.

[Mutated Turtle]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/TMNT/TMNT_Forever.jpg
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-TMNT-Forever/13877

Bam. I stand corrected. And excited!
(I hope the cover art isn't final though.)

BTW:

Oops?


Rats?

That cover art is epic.People need to stop b*tching about it

[Powder]

That sh*t is not epic in the slightest. It'd be just OKAY (aka passable) if this were a 2k3 season or something but not for the amazing film its a representation of. I would NEVER know that movie had anything to do with the OT based on that cover. You only like it cause you hate the OT & grew up on 2K3.

[Mutated Turtle]

You only like it cause you hate the OT & grew up on 2K3.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:.Nope . I don't hate the OT.I don't hate 2k3. I don't really like either. Way to f*c*ing genralize people.

[Powder]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:.Nope . I don't hate the OT.I don't hate 2k3. I don't really like either. Way to f*c*ing genralize people.

Then how the hell are you a fan of the TMNT? You don't read the comics either, do you?
I thought I remembered seeing you say you didn't, hence my asking.

[Mutated Turtle]

Then how the hell are you a fan of the TMNT? You don't read the comics either, do you?
I thought I remembered seeing you say you didn't, hence my asking.

No, I don't read the comics. I'm not a fan of 2k3 or OT, I don't prefer either. I'm a fan of TMNT, not any/one of the shows.

[Powder]

No, I don't read the comics. I'm not a fan of 2k3 or OT, I don't prefer either. I'm a fan of TMNT, not any/one of the shows.

I don't get it... by TMNT do you mean the movie TMNT? That particular version of the turtles?

[Mutated Turtle]

I don't get it... by TMNT do you mean the movie TMNT? That particular version of the turtles?

No...by TMNT I mean the actual TMNT...not the movie.

[NightwatchersOnlygirl]

Will the DVD of Turtles Forever be on sale in the U.K

[Buffy]

Will the DVD of Turtles Forever be on sale in the U.K

Probably not.

[gobo]

Will the DVD of Turtles Forever be on sale in the U.K
I'm pretty sure it'll be available to import.

[Shark_Blade]

I thought this was good news but....:

1. The film was full screen not widescreen. I bought dvd version of TMNT cgi movie and it was full screen. The side video pics (left and right) were cut off some portions. Like in the scene where Mikey hugged Leo, he completely vanished from the tv screen unlike Blu Ray. So this is a major turn off and total crap if TMNT Forever going to be released in full screen. :x I want full enjoyment of the cinematic scale. It was meant to be released in theaters too, so being given a less quality movie than it's full glory is such an insult.

2. It's going to be released 70 minutes, meaning there's going to be scenes being cut out. :x

3. No additional bonuses. It is a less major complain than the first and second point but, come on. This is the TMNT 25th anniversary celebration movie, don't we get anything? A thank you message from Peter at least?

4. The cover art is crap. That is the same y2k art, copy pasted. Just use the already available movie art, is that so hard?


edit:

You know what, if they're going to release a better quality product then I will buy it in a heartbeat. I will. But for the time being, I don't deserve this crap.
I got my ways to get it in a better form.


I'm surprised Peter didn't take any action against these morons. If my franchise being treated like dirt bag like this, I'll sue them for mistreatment.

[Master Splinter]

I'm surprised Peter didn't take any action against these morons. If my franchise being treated like dirt bag like this, I'll sue them for mistreatment.

I agree but Laird doesn't own TMNT anymore, so he has no say in how things are released..

-ms

[Shark_Blade]

Eh, he didn't own tmnt anymore? I thought Kevin Eastman walked out, leaving him alone in charge.
Gosh I was so behind things? *goes researching*

[Xav]

No, I don't read the comics. I'm not a fan of 2k3 or OT, I don't prefer either. I'm a fan of TMNT, not any/one of the shows. So your a fan of the Turtles yet you hate everything related to them?

[Candy Kappa]

So your a fan of the Turtles yet you hate everything related to them?

TMNT are more then just the two animated shows

wait the comics too... guess he's a COOTS fan or... a random halo fan clicked on the wrong forum it happens :P

[Whitewolf89]

Eh, he didn't own tmnt anymore? I thought Kevin Eastman walked out, leaving him alone in charge.
Gosh I was so behind things? *goes researching*
Er, yeah, I would say so.

Anyway, Peter SOLD the Global Intellectual Rights (ALL of 'em!) TO Viacom/Nick for about 60 million bucks back in November of last year (or thereabouts), with 4kids getting about 10 mil. for THEIR part of the franchise. Peter owns NOTHING whatsoever to do with the TMNT now, EXCEPT that he got a deal in the sale that he can publish about 18 TMNT comics a year, if he wants to.

But on ANOTHER note, I just checked SEARS website, and THIS is the art that THEY'RE using FOR the promotion of the DVD:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/Whitewolf89/My%20TMNT%20DVD-Covers%20Album/TMNT_Forever.jpg

So I'M beginning to wonder about the box-art myself, now. (Although they COULD just be using the one from the TVSHowson DVD.com's website. Dunno.)

Although I DID checked Amazon.com's websire, as well as Best Buy's AND WalMart's. NO images of the box-art at ANY of them. YET, anyway.

Now that I've RE-thought this, though, I'm NOT got to worry about it. It's just June 12th, and this thing is SUPPOSED to be released on August 24th. That's a BIT over TWO MONTHS away. A lot can change in THAT amount of time, as we ALL well know. So I'M just going to chill and keep an EYE on things. THAT's probably THE best thing to do, anyway.:twink:

[Shark_Blade]

^I can only imagine things will go downhill after this.

Viacom/Nick first step with the release of TMNT Forever dvd was done carelessly as stated by many others and I feel like they do not have a hint of care for the fanbase.
Imagine future dealings that they're going to make, what we're going to get, etc. Such sad, scary thought.



I hope I'm wrong though.

[Voidoid]

No, I don't read the comics. I'm not a fan of 2k3 or OT, I don't prefer either. I'm a fan of TMNT, not any/one of the shows.

Uhh so let me get this straight, you don't like either of the shows NOR the comics, but you're a TMNT fan? Do you just like the Turtles? I'm very confused here.

[Koi]

I kind of am getting more attached to the cover art. Eh.

[ToTheNines]

If there's one thing I hate, it's when people on my blocked user list get quoted.

[Spitfire]

Uhh so let me get this straight, you don't like either of the shows NOR the comics, but you're a TMNT fan? Do you just like the Turtles? I'm very confused here.

Maybe he likes the toyline or something.

[Mutated Turtle]

I thought this was good news but....:

1. The film was full screen not widescreen. I bought dvd version of TMNT cgi movie and it was full screen. The side video pics (left and right) were cut off some portions. Like in the scene where Mikey hugged Leo, he completely vanished from the tv screen unlike Blu Ray. So this is a major turn off and total crap if TMNT Forever going to be released in full screen. :x I want full enjoyment of the cinematic scale. It was meant to be released in theaters too, so being given a less quality movie than it's full glory is such an insult.

2. It's going to be released 70 minutes, meaning there's going to be scenes being cut out. :x

3. No additional bonuses. It is a less major complain than the first and second point but, come on. This is the TMNT 25th anniversary celebration movie, don't we get anything? A thank you message from Peter at least?

4. The cover art is crap. That is the same y2k art, copy pasted. Just use the already available movie art, is that so hard?


edit:

You know what, if they're going to release a better quality product then I will buy it in a heartbeat. I will. But for the time being, I don't deserve this crap.
I got my ways to get it in a better form.


I'm surprised Peter didn't take any action against these morons. If my franchise being treated like dirt bag like this, I'll sue them for mistreatment.

It's a DVD.You're really not going to buy something because it's fullscreen, 70 minutes, and no bonus, and crappy cover art? Can't you people be grateful that it's coming to DVD?

[Cipher]

Biggest problem with the cover art is that there's no hint of the crossover with the Fred Wolf cartoon, which is the biggest seller for some casual person browsing the shelves.

I'm not deluding myself into thinking that would bring in a lot of sales anyway, but it might intrigue a few passing nostalgics. Looking at that, I have no idea what the f*ck it is.

[Samhain]

It's a DVD.You're really not going to buy something because it's fullscreen, 70 minutes, and no bonus, and crappy cover art? Can't you people be grateful that it's coming to DVD?

While im glad its coming out I just think alot of people are sick and tired of Tmnt related products getting shafted with crappy art and no special features.

[Spitfire]

Assuming it stays this way the biggest deal breaker is the fact it's 70 minutes and not the full thing. I have the directors cut already so buying a cut down version makes no sense. The bad artwork and it being fullscreen are just icing on the **** cake. Cipher is right the cover does not represent the movie, and I do hope it's just a place holder. Logically it'd have made more sense to use the poster as the place holder. It would have taken even less effort and people would have liked it, imagine that.

The FS thing bugs me but every turtles release, and most cartoons in general, have been FS. Unless it looks completely retarded FS I can live with it.

[Shark_Blade]

It's a DVD.You're really not going to buy something because it's fullscreen, 70 minutes, and no bonus, and crappy cover art? Can't you people be grateful that it's coming to DVD?My main gripe is the full screen and the 70 minutes (some scenes were cut out). You can't just be grateful to anything that is a glass half full.

Let's say you buy a burger. Won't you be pissed off that you're paying full piece yet you receive a burger with half meat gone or one of the bun missing? Yet you still going to be content that you're not getting the full product?:trolleye:

Seriously. Then I'm sure if people do ****** things to you and handed over a **** on a platter to you, you still accept it willingly regardless.

[jaymq]

Dunno how much of this debate is factual or not. But if I'm paying for a full DVD, I want the full movie at the very least. Not the cut-for-TV version.

I might be willing to overlook the full screen thing and maybe the art if they do that.

[ToTheNines]

I might be willing to overlook the full screen thing and maybe the art if they do that.

I'd overlook them both easily, I just want the full film.

[Venom]

Ditto! :)

[CyberCubed]

The boxart doesn't matter, even if it is lame.

What does matter is uncut and widescreen. Period.

[Volvagia]

Biggest problem with the cover art is that there's no hint of the crossover with the Fred Wolf cartoon, which is the biggest seller for some casual person browsing the shelves.
This is also my biggest problem with the cover art.

I will buy the DVD no matter what just to have it on DVD but it will stink if it's not the uncut version and I'll have to buy a second copy later if they ever decides to release the uncut version :tgrumble:

[gobo]

This (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-TMNT-Forever/13913) hardly fixes everything, but it suggests that Nick ain't too stubborn to listen to fans.

[ToTheNines]

Sweet jesus.

[Gyt Kaliba]

Oi vay...Hope they re-do it a second time and actually make some bigger changes.

But as said - the cover hardly matters in the long run. We need widescreen and the full film preferably, and they can put Franklin the Turtle on the cover for all I care.

[gobo]

We need fullscreen
Before the pitchforks turn your way, let me say that I'm sure you meant "widescreen". Even if you really didn't, I'm certain that's what you meant. ^_^
they can put Franklin the Turtle on the cover for all I care.
*snickers at the sissy name* :lol: :evilgrin:

[Gyt Kaliba]

Before the pitchforks turn your way, let me say that I'm sure you meant "widescreen". Even if you really didn't, I'm certain that's what you meant. ^_^

Ack! *fixes that* Good eye. That's definitely what I meant.

At least now I know what that pain in my side was now... *looks at pitchfork wounds* I didn't mean it! *sobs*

*snickers at the sissy name* :lol: :evilgrin:

Sadly...that's my middle name. >.<

[gobo]

Sadly...that's my middle name. >.<
O_O What are the odds? I honestly thought I was just leaving an inside joke/tease for 'Nines (who has the same sissy middle name).

[Roseangelo]

Well, this is a good change to make. But if they're going to change the title, they could maybe go to just a little more effort to change the rest of teh suck.

[Gyt Kaliba]

O_O What are the odds? I honestly thought I was just leaving an inside joke/tease for 'Nines (who has the same sissy middle name).

I'm not the only one? LOL!

It was cool either way though, I make fun of it all the time anyway.:lol:

[oldmanwinters]

Eh, I liked the old art better.

As in...

Not much at all.:P

[Jephael]

When I got an e-mail from TVShowsOnDVD.com earlier tonight I was under the impression they actually redid the entire cover. Boy was I bummed.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Well, this is a good change to make. But if they're going to change the title, they could maybe go to just a little more effort to change the rest of teh suck.

yeah no kiddin.

and as for it being fullscreen or widescreen, it don't matter to me. throw em both in, just gimme the whole damn package.

[ToTheNines]

O_O What are the odds? I honestly thought I was just leaving an inside joke/tease for 'Nines (who has the same sissy middle name).

Don't think I didn't notice, you little sh*t :P

I'm not the only one? LOL!

It was cool either way though, I make fun of it all the time anyway.:lol:

Yeah man, join the club lol.

[CyberCubed]

When will we find out if the movie is uncut, or if there will be a widescreen version?

[ToTheNines]

When will we find out if the movie is uncut, or if there will be a widescreen version?

I dunno man, X is the one with crystal ball around here. Shoot him a PM.

[CyberCubed]

Aren't there a lot of DVDs that come out with both full-screen/wide screen on opposite sides of the disc? Maybe this will be like that.

It really doesn't make sense to go through the extra work to make it full-screen for no reason.

As I said, cover art doesn't matter, we could always print a better cover, but we better as hell be getting the movie uncut.

[ToTheNines]

Aren't there a lot of DVDs that come out with both full-screen/wide screen on opposite sides of the disc? Maybe this will be like that.

I'm not so sure it happens alot these days, but yeah there's a lot of DVD's like that.

Turtles 1 has wide one side and full on the other, while SotO just lets you choose right after you select "play movie".

[Spitfire]

It's like spraying air freshener on a piece of ****. That wasn't listening to the fans at all. Listening to use would have made them change the entire design. The fact they made a change to this box leads me to believe that what we have here is the final cover.

[ToTheNines]

The fact they made a change to this box leads me to believe that what we have here is the final cover.

I try to stay positive, but I certainly agree. Stock art is whatever... but I would just fuc*ing love to know what's going through their heads if they don't include the 87 Turtles on the cover.

[Gyt Kaliba]

I try to stay positive, but I certainly agree. Stock art is whatever... but I would just fuc*ing love to know what's going through their heads if they don't include the 87 Turtles on the cover.

I know, especially considering that's a BIG draw of this film. It's a great movie even if you never liked or grew up on those ones, but still, that was what got a lot of people back into it, the whole 'Oh look, I remember THOSE guys!' thing.

I don't expect a release THAT nice, but I think'd be cool to have a reversible cover. The main one could be this (http://toonbarn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/turtles-forever-poster.jpg), and the flip one this (http://toonbarn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Turtles-Forever-poster.jpg).

[MrPliggins]

Maybe there are some kind of rights issues with using that art? Wasn't it created by the guy who did all the Funimation DVD art? Perhaps they couldn't use it and were too lazy/pressed for time to create any new art.

[Gyt Kaliba]

Maybe there are some kind of rights issues with using that art? Wasn't it created by the guy who did all the Funimation DVD art? Perhaps they couldn't use it and were too lazy/pressed for time to create any new art.

Hmm...it could be a rights issue thing, but I don't think anyone from FUNimation did those posters. FUNimation hasn't done anything for this show (to my knowledge) since they dropped the DVDs.

[ToTheNines]

A 4kids artist made those posters, and 4kids always did the boxart for Funimations TMNT DVDs.

[Gyt Kaliba]

Oh well, there you go then. Thanks ToThe Nines.

It shouldn't be a rights issue then, cuz the way I understood it, Nick bought it ALL from them...unless those somehow don't count?

I'm still hoping against all odds for some kind of extra feature too. The most basic one I want is a slide-show of all the promo art things they did, the character sheets, etc.

[ToTheNines]

It shouldn't be a rights issue then, cuz the way I understood it, Nick bought it ALL from them...unless those somehow don't count?

Well Nick bought the show, but I guess there's a chance that the Turtles Forever art belongs to the artist (I doubt it though).

[gobo]

Perhaps they're just not interested in paying the 4Kids artist for it as it would likely be a percentage thing. That's just a guess though.

[Roseangelo]

Perhaps they're just not interested in paying the 4Kids artist for it as it would likely be a percentage thing. That's just a guess though.

Non-factor. There are no royalties involved with the art and a 4Kids artist also drew the art they're using.

[gobo]

Good point...

[Spitfire]

Why don't they use the unused Fathom events poster
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs50/f/2009/268/0/8/Turtles_Forever_Fathom_Poster_by_E_Mann.jpg

Do we need to email it to them and beg them? I mean all they need to do is toss the logo on it. There's a nice big empty spot for it too.

[ToTheNines]

That's my favorite one. I'm going to e-mail them later today about that and the uncut version.

[Samhain]

Yeah, the above pic should be the cover. And why havent they come out with a full size poster of that pic?! Seriously, framed behind my Tmnt shelf that would look amazing.


That's my favorite one. I'm going to e-mail them later today about that and the uncut version.

Where might I shoot them this email? I think if enough of us complain the chances going from none to slim.:lol:

[gobo]

I think if enough of us complain the chances going from none to slim.:lol:
That's the spirit! :lol:

[CyberCubed]

I can see Nick is going to treat TMNT fans like garbage if they can't even get an uncut movie out.

Shame, and well had high hopes in Nick/Viacom treating the property well. I bet they won't even bother getting the 2k3 series out on proper DVD sets either.

Someone better continue spamming Lionsgate about Seasons 9 and 10 though, and the 3 skipped eps

[Samhain]

I can see Nick is going to treat TMNT fans like garbage if they can't even get an uncut movie out.

Shame, and well had high hopes in Nick/Viacom treating the property well. I bet they won't even bother getting the 2k3 series out on proper DVD sets either.

Someone better continue spamming Lionsgate about Seasons 9 and 10 though, and the 3 skipped eps

Not off to the best start, but maybe it will get better once they start pushing the new show and movie.

[ToTheNines]

Where might I shoot them this email? I think if enough of us complain the chances going from none to slim.:lol:

[email protected]

... I think.

[gobo]

I think you oughtta contact Nick directly. When 4Kids was in control, Funimation distributed whatever 4Kids' higher-ups deemed suitable. Guessing it's a similar relationship between Nick and Paramount. Still, it doesn't hurt to cover all the bases either.. theoretically.

[Samhain]

[email protected]

... I think.

Cool man. I will try them there.

[Spitfire]

Maybe someone can get in contact with this artist and try and acquire a higher quality version.
http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&global=1&q=turtles+forever#/d2aaa9q

There's also this one
http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&global=1&q=turtles+forever#/d29oa3m

EDIT: Alright I sent him a note on DA

Hey there, I saw you were one of the artists that helped create the "Turtles Forever" posters. You may already be aware of this but Nick has decided to release TF on DVD. It's wonderful however the cover artwork is laughable to say the least.
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-TMNT-Forever/13913

I was wondering if there's anyway we could persuade them to use one of the two amazing posters you worked on. It's very possible they have no idea they exist and if someone was to present them in a high quality format they might be inclined to use them.

Thank you for your time.

[k_lala]

I don't think the cover is bad at all, it's not better than the 4Kids one but this cover will be fine for this release. From what i've read, this is the made for TV version of the dvd. I'm sure they will release the full version of the movie on Blue ray etc. Once they do this, they will use the other artwork cover for that release.

I believe Avatar is doing this right now correct. The Blu ray out now has no extra's with the lame cover art on that release.

[Gyt Kaliba]

From what i've read, this is the made for TV version of the dvd. I'm sure they will release the full version of the movie on Blue ray etc. Once they do this, they will use the other artwork cover for that release.

I hope to goodness they don't put it out on JUST BluRay. Some of us are still clinging to our standard definition!

*hugs his DVD player*

They'll come back in style, I swear! Just like 8-Track! Wait...

[ToTheNines]

I don't think the cover is bad at all, it's not better than the 4Kids one but this cover will be fine for this release. From what i've read, this is the made for TV version of the dvd. I'm sure they will release the full version of the movie on Blue ray etc. Once they do this, they will use the other artwork cover for that release.

Bull. Fuc*ing. Sh*t.

This movie stars 8 turtles, the cover needs 8 turtles. Why the hell do you think they were on the posters?

[CyberCubed]

The problem is marketing wise its pointless. Who the hell is going to see this DVD on the shelf and want to pick it up?

It's almost as if Nick doesn't want to make money off of this.

[Spitfire]

I believe Avatar is doing this right now correct. The Blu ray out now has no extra's with the lame cover art on that release.

Avatar is a academy award winning film that grossed 2 billion worldwide and is getting re-released in IMAX with an extended cut. The release serves to hold people over till then or for people who don't care about the extra scenes.

Turtles Forever is a made for TV movie that was aired once in it's entirety. It belongs to a dead series and is being released on the good graces of a company that doesn't really have to. It's fairly likely they won't make much profit off this. With that said I say no we probably won't get a second release. If we do great but that hardly excuses the first one from sucking.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Bull. Fuc*ing. Sh*t.

This movie stars 8 turtles, the cover needs 8 turtles. Why the hell do you think they were on the posters?

exactly right

[DK2]

I'm just bummed about this whole thing. All we get is a revised title to the hideous dvd art. I agree with everyone this is a bad impression from Nick/Paramount. We really need to get to www.tvshowsondvd.com and try to get them to hear and us and tell Paramount. Yeah lets email them, Paramount too, and Nicko if we have too and see if we can make a difference. Lets be heard. No too be so Battlestar Galactica, "So say we all!"

[Leonardo_Warrior_Turtle]

I'm just bummed about this whole thing. All we get is a revised title to the hideous dvd art. I agree with everyone this is a bad impression from Nick/Paramount. We really need to get to www.tvshowsondvd.com and try to get them to hear and us and tell Paramount. Yeah lets email them, Paramount too, and Nicko if we have too and see if we can make a difference. Lets be heard. No too be so Battlestar Galactica, "So say we all!"

Jesus, Viacom! Is it that hard to just use the damn poster? Plus, it's 'Turtles Forever', not 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles Forever'! I know you are trying to push it with the TMNT name but you aren't showing any respect to the creators of this film. :x

[Mutated Turtle]

If the box art is that big of a deal, make one in photoshop, print it. And put that on the case.

[ToTheNines]

If the box art is that big of a deal, make one in photoshop, print it. And put that on the case.

Great idea old chum, then we'll strike a deal with a DVD production company and sell it in stores everywhere.

You're so smart.

[Voidoid]

Hahaha. They made it sound like they did something epic by adding "turtles" to forever. That's like spilling something and just putting a pillow over it instead of cleaning it up. I mean hooray they listen to fans but that's just damn lazy.

I'll go on to say that the cover art isn't that big of a deal to me but if you're gonna somewhat change the title might as well change the cover art too.

[Shark_Blade]

This (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-TMNT-Forever/13913) hardly fixes everything, but it suggests that Nick ain't too stubborn to listen to fans.......
I'm speechless. Absolutely speechless.:tmad:

It's going to be really hard for the fans from now on without Peter and Kevin to care and guide the franchise like before.

1. OK back to the dvd cover. I'm glad and grateful Nick actually have the "decency" to at least listen to the fans but this right here is ********. I mean seriously, the cover is still the same recycled baggage. Was it really that hard to use the already available beautiful and correct cover picture for the movie? Is nothing sacred and right anymore?

2. I'm still mad that they're going to release the tv runtime (meaning some scenes were cut-off). What's going on in their head selling to people incomplete movie? :trolleye:

3. It's stll freaking full screen eventhough the correct ratio is widescreen, as it was originally planned for theater release. With fullscreen, the left and right side of the videos will be cut off/shielded from view. More points down the drain for enjoyment.


Thanks a lot Nick. We love you. Really. [/sarcasm]:tmad:

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'm just bummed about this whole thing. All we get is a revised title to the hideous dvd art. I agree with everyone this is a bad impression from Nick/Paramount. We really need to get to www.tvshowsondvd.com and try to get them to hear and us and tell Paramount. Yeah lets email them, Paramount too, and Nicko if we have too and see if we can make a difference. Lets be heard. No too be so Battlestar Galactica, "So say we all!"

wouldn't do any good to email tvshowsondvd.com they ain't got nothing to do with it. just email Paramount and Nick and Viacom. or don't even bother cause it's not like that'll matter

[Spitfire]

Got a response from the poster artists on Deviant Art
Thanks for the heads up Spitfire,
I haven't seen this. It's great that it finally coming out. Though it's a shame that they didn't uses the cover I created. But there is a good chance that what you see there is just a mock up they created. A lot of times what happens when a company can't get elements needed for a cover they put together a dummy copy just to give to stores like amazon cover artwork for pre-orders. Even so I would say to the fans keep pushing to get the original cover, directors cut in HD. It would be a terrible shame if no one got to see the film as it was intended to be seen.

Thanks again :)

-ELO

He basically said it's most likely dummy art. As I mentioned in my message to him it's possible they don't even know about the posters so we need to bring it to their attention.

[TMNT-Leonardo]

I used the exact dimensions for a DVD slip cover, 3240x2175. I think it looks funky when you look at it in a web browser because it is a .png image. Download it and preview it in an image viewer. You can zoom in on everything and the images and text hold up without getting blurry.

That's also the exact file I used to print mine and it's not pixelated at all, I can take some photos of my box if you'd like to see.

Did you look at the image after you uploaded it to the site? The size is 800px × 537px. It's nowhere near the size you mentioned because the image hosting site shrunk it down. You'd be better off uploading the file itself to a file hoster, since most image sites will re-size the images automatically.

[gobo]

He basically said it's most likely dummy art.
You sure he didn't mean, "dummy artist"? O.o

[Powder]

Did you look at the image after you uploaded it to the site? The size is 800px × 537px. It's nowhere near the size you mentioned because the image hosting site shrunk it down. You'd be better off uploading the file itself to a file hoster, since most image sites will re-size the images automatically.


THANK YOU! Hahahaha

[Donny]

Got a response from the poster artists on Deviant Art


He basically said it's most likely dummy art. As I mentioned in my message to him it's possible they don't even know about the posters so we need to bring it to their attention.

I completely agree with him. There are TWO freaking months until the dvd will hit the stores. Therefore, it is very probably that the cover is just a dummy. It has been seen several times before. (again I am thinking back on Smash-up, even though it is a game).

One thing I am afraid of, is whether we will get the full version or not. It should be the full version, and it should of course be in HD! But I am still waiting for some more info on this release, before I am gonna freak out, since I cannot see why Nick wouldn't be interested in giving this a proper release.

[Turo602]

I just hate how the cover looks so generic. It has the art of like when 2k3 started. They don't even look like what they did in the movie. Just make the cover have something to do with the movie at least put the Technodrome in the background with all the TMNT in front of it with a giant Shredder and that would be a better cover. Hell just put the poster as the cover.

[Koi]

Bull. Fuc*ing. Sh*t.

This movie stars 8 turtles, the cover needs 8 turtles. Why the hell do you think they were on the posters?

*cough* Twelve *cough*

[Venom]

Well, I shot a message to Paramount Home Entertainment linking them to E-Mann's posters:

Hi, I wish to contact you in regards to the upcoming release of "Turtles Forever" on DVD. As amazing as it is that Viacom is releasing the movie on DVD, a very large aspect of the film's charm and draw is missing from the released cover art: the inclusion of the '87 Turtles. There are two "posters" that a former 4Kids! artist created to promote the movie, and since Viacom acquired all of 4Kids! Turtles assets it would seem fitting for one, if not both, posters should be used as the cover art.

Here are the links for the two posters (the first will have two, with and without text):

Turtles Forever promotional poster 1.1 (without text):

http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs50/f/2009/258/d/5/Turtles_Forever_Poster_by_E_Mann.jpg

Turtles Forever promo poster 1.2(with text):

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bLaSJk-pyFg/SpcbE8JPWMI/AAAAAAAAB-g/kBvPR87Nj_8/s1600-h/TMNTDVDPosterFinalRVSD.JPG

Turtles Forever poster 2:

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs50/f/2009/268/0/8/Turtles_Forever_Fathom_Poster_by_E_Mann.jpg

(Please note, I have no vested interest in the above posted links, I just wish to see Turtles Forever given proper treatment with regards to final cover art accurately depicting both sets of Turtles meeting).

Thanks much,
Rob Greenhaw

I did my part *dusts hands* :D

[gobo]

*cough* Twelve *cough*
"Stars", not "features"... The movie is more than two thirds of the way done before the Mirage Turtles show up.

[Gyt Kaliba]

And if you want to get technical, there ARE 12 Turtles on the first Forever poster. *points to the silhouettes of the Mirage gang on a building*

See? Everybody wins with that cover! ^_^

[Xav]

Turtles Forever is a made for TV movie that was aired once in it's entirety. When did the full version ever air?

[Powder]

When did the full version ever air?

At its original screening, SDCC (San Diego Comic Convention) 2009.

[Whitewolf89]

When did the full version ever air?
IF you mean on TV, it NEVER has. The ONLY version(s) that have aired on TV have BOTH been editted; the three-part encore of which was edited even MORE heavily than the one that was aired first, as the "Popcorn for Breakfast" movie-offering.

But Powder is right. The ONLY place that it HAS aired IN its entirety was at LAST years Comic Con, during a special screening that Rose and some others here were lucky enough to get to go to. The REST of us were (and still ARE!) left out in the cold on THAT one.

[ToTheNines]

The full version was also on the 4kids website... still may be.

[gobo]

The full version was also on the 4kids website... still may be.
Still not entirely full though... The animated credits were mostly removed, and little fade ins/outs were spliced in here and there. But, click my sig if you want to check if it's still there.

[Spitfire]

When did the full version ever air?

I actually wasn't referring to the extended cut. What I meant was the movie only aired once as a whole. The other time it was cut into 3 episodes and shown across 3 weekends I believe.

[gobo]

What I meant was the movie only aired [twice] as a whole.
Fixed... :)

[CyberCubed]

It will be a disgrace if this movie isn't released entirely uncut and widescreen.

I won't buy an inferior version.

[MrPliggins]

It actually aired as a whole 2 or 3 weeks ago again...but still edited.

[TheCanadiandrome]

and the debate to buy or not to buy rages on

[gobo]

I'm now wondering if they wouldn't try giving us the tv edit and lopping on the unaired footage as extended/deleted scenes... I guess that would be better than nothing. -_-

[ToTheNines]

I'm now wondering if they wouldn't try giving us the tv edit and lopping on the unaired footage as extended/deleted scenes... I guess that would be better than nothing. -_-

As long as there's a "play with deleted scenes" option. Otherwise, boycot.

[TheCanadiandrome]

include the deleted stuff as extras or easter eggs. what other extras could they include?

[gobo]

Interstitials, animatics, interviews, commentaries, script, bgm jukebox, etc...

I'd like to see them include some interstitials, a jukebox, a commentary (if they can still manage such a thing, legally), and possibly some interviews from cast & crew.

[Jephael]

I'd love it if they could pull off something like that.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Interstitials, animatics, interviews, commentaries, script, bgm jukebox, etc...

I'd like to see them include some interstitials, a jukebox, a commentary (if they can still manage such a thing, legally), and possibly some interviews from cast & crew.

i'd like to see that all as well

[ToTheNines]

Everyone write a review for this at amazon giving it one star, that might get some attention.

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Forever/dp/B003Q7B742/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I116LGI21M89NZ&colid=4MB8DMWMTLJ

[micaturtle]

Everyone write a review for this at amazon giving it one star, that might get some attention.

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Forever/dp/B003Q7B742/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I116LGI21M89NZ&colid=4MB8DMWMTLJ

Umm... DONT do that. That simply brings down the amazon sales matrix, Which will effect it's sales. (and I know of many brick and morter stores that use amazon's sales matrix to decide how many copies of a DVD they should pre-order) Plus the fact that you are SPECULATING on what features MAY or MAY NOT be included in the final release.

PLEASE DO NOT ABUSE THE AMAZON FEEDBACK SYSTEM. *sai* enough people do that already... o_O

~Mica (trust me, I sell things like this for a living)

[gobo]

I totally agree with mica, 'Nines. This has got to be your worst idea yet.

[ToTheNines]

Umm... DONT do that. That simply brings down the amazon sales matrix, Which will effect it's sales. (and I know of many brick and morter stores that use amazon's sales matrix to decide how many copies of a DVD they should pre-order) Plus the fact that you are SPECULATING on what features MAY or MAY NOT be included in the final release.

Thing is, I want this thing to sell poorly if it's just the TV version. And I'm not so sure it's SPECULATING when the distributor has given us a run-time that's almost 10 minutes short of what it should be.

I totally agree with mica, 'Nines. This has got to be your worst idea yet.

What about that one time I took over the Slash for Cash Dojo and started the Crooked Ninja Turtle Gang?

[hudemx]

Thing is, I want this thing to sell poorly if it's just the TV version. And I'm not so sure it's SPECULATING when the distributor has given us a run-time that's almost 10 minutes short of what it should be.
But do you know what the distributer would think if it sells bad?
Here's what most think:
"Well, the Turtles Forever DVD didn't sell well, at least we tried to release that show!"

To many people think that if a bad DVD doesn't sell it means that a better DVD will come to replace the "trash" but the oposit is the effect.
If the Turtles Forever DVD doesn't sell well, Paramount won't produce more TMNT 2k3 DVDs.

What about that one time I took over the Slash for Cash Dojo and started the Crooked Ninja Turtle Gang?
At least you didn't start the Crooked Turtle Gang, like that Guy in the UK did8)

[Ninjinister]

Everyone write a review for this at amazon giving it one star, that might get some attention.

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Forever/dp/B003Q7B742/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I116LGI21M89NZ&colid=4MB8DMWMTLJ

Reviewing something you have not spent any time with (in this case, the DVD, not the show itself) is bogus and unethical. Find some other way to vent your nerdrage (I'm using the 'global your' in this sense).

[ToTheNines]

But do you know what the distributer would think if it sells bad?
Here's what most think:
"Well, the Turtles Forever DVD didn't sell well, at least we tried to release that show!"

Maybe it'll make them think "Wow, we made a cover that had almost nothing to do with the movie, then we used the cut-for-tv version... we suck ass". And I really don't care if we don't get a single 2k3 DVD out of them, thanks to good old Australia I have every episode on DVD.

[TheCanadiandrome]

if you don't want to buy it Nines that's your puragative, but those of us who do, shouldn't be screwed over just cause you're a little peed off of something so trivial

[ToTheNines]

if you don't want to buy it Nines that's your puragative, but those of us who do, shouldn't be screwed over just cause you're a little peed off of something so trivial

Umm... get bent?

What did I do that's going to prevent you (or screw you over) from buying this?

And you think this is "so trivial"? Name me one other mother fuc*ing movie that got edited for time constraints ON DVD!

[gobo]

What about that one time I took over the Slash for Cash Dojo and started the Crooked Ninja Turtle Gang?
That one was just as destructive, but at least it was amusing.



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HEY, WAITAMINUTE! That wasn't you, it was Uncle Phil. :tgrumble: