TMNT on Teletoon Retro!

[Hardshell]

I saw this post over at ToonZone! It looks like Canuck fans might be in luck!

In recently released press materials, Teletoon Retro has this listed under "New Series":

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Premieres Friday, March 9 at 10 p.m. ET
New Episodes air Fridays at 10 p.m. ET

It all started with four pet turtles and a canister of alien ooze. When the turtles are accidentally bathed in the strange glowing green slime, they begin to grow. To change. To mutate. Raised in the sewers of New York City by their wise sensei, Master Splinter, they are schooled in the ancient and martial arts of Ninjitsu, mastering skills of stealth, weaponry and fighting. Splinter forges these four teenage turtles, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo, into one supreme green-fighting machine!

Is the classic 1980s action series coming to Teletoon Retro come March 2012? Representatives for Teletoon Retro have yet to comment on the above details.

http://www.toonzone.net/forums/showthread.php?289784-Classic-quot-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-quot-on-Teletoon-Retro-March-2012

Is there any plans for the 80s TMNT to rerun stateside anytime soon?

[PizzaPower]

wow thats freakin awesome, and nope no news has been given expect for the new NICK TMNT coming along, course that could be what you all are getting as well.

[pannoni1]

Great news indeed! Now, since Nickelodeon doesn't own the rights to the classic series, it doesn't mean that it isn't possible, but basically any Nick channel, Boomerang, or even a network like Hub (which is airing Gem) are prime targets for reairing in the US. 2012 is shaping up to be a huge year!
Interestingly it says "new episodes", though in Canada I've heard that the Red Sky seasons weren't shown due to violence from an earlier topic we posted on here so it would be the first time those episodes would air in Canada. But considering the channel is called "Teletoon Retro", it would most likely be the original series, though the 4Kids series is always a possibility considering how some outlets consider "classic" series that ended just a few years ago, such as George Lopez and Scrubs. Now if only one episode aired a week, that means it would take nearly four years to air the entire series (ending in late 2015 if it lasts).

[Stingray69]

I have never heard of teletoon. Wish i got it if they do air the ot.

[RossMay]

Rock. Teletoon Retro is a great channel.

For Americans, Teletoon is like Cartoon Network (not owned by that company, though). The regular channel is not as good as Cartoon Network, but Teletoon Retro is far and away better than Boomerang. My opinion, of course.

[themaxonline]

Exciting! I might try to watch... even though I have the DVDs but watching them on TV is just so much more fun and it'll bring back memories....

[Kendamu]

Hm. Looks like I don't have that channel. Oh well!

[CyberCubed]

I wonder what this means for Season 10?

[Leonardo87]

I wonder what this means for Season 10?

It's called patience my friend.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Omg!! I'm so excited! This is great news! Since He-man and She-ra were recently added to the network, I was wondering if or when Tmnt would ever eventually be on as well! I wanted Tmnt since the network first launched

[CyberCubed]

So I take it this is not for the U.S?

[Hardshell]

Confirmed! It is the 1980s series! Coming in April!

http://www.toonzone.net/forums/showthread.php?289784-Classic-quot-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-quot-on-Teletoon-Retro-in-2012

[ToTheNines]

The ooze was purple...

[Foot Soldier Clang]

The ooze was purple...

Mutagen (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=36222) :twink:

[Jester]

The ooze was purple...
The "original" mutagen that changed the Turtles, Splinter, Bebop, and Rocksteady was purple. It changed colors... a lot.

[gobo]

I always thought it was pink.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Confirmed! It is the 1980s series! Coming in April!

http://www.toonzone.net/forums/showthread.php?289784-Classic-quot-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-quot-on-Teletoon-Retro-in-2012

Hot digity daffodils!! :tcool:

[Jester]

[Napoleon Dynamite]Lucky....[/Napoleon Dynamite]

[ToTheNines]

[Napoleon Dynamite]Lucky....[/Napoleon Dynamite]

[Napoleon Dynamite]Jester... get up and put in your DVD's you fat lard![/Napoleon Dynamite]

[Jester]

[Napoleon Dynamite]Jester... get up and put in your DVD's you fat lard![/Napoleon Dynamite]
Touchè my friend. Touchè

[IamtheKnight]

Lucky bastards. :P I hope that the show comes to the US as well.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Cartoon Network is the US equivilant to Teletoon, so maybe they'll put out a "retro" channel

[ToTheNines]

Cartoon Network is the US equivilant to Teletoon, so maybe they'll put out a "retro" channel

They already have Boomerang.

[CyberCubed]

Well I'll make sure to record "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once upon a Time Machine" when they air on TV at the very least.

I wonder if this means a Season 10 DVD release is imminent. Most likely they would want to sell all the seasons on DVD before they air on TV for free.

[ToTheNines]

Well I'll make sure to record "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once upon a Time Machine" when they air on TV at the very least.

I wonder if this means a Season 10 DVD release is imminent. Most likely they would want to sell all the seasons on DVD before they air on TV for free.

I doubt this show's airing on a Canadian network has any bearing on its US home video release.

[MikeandRaph87]

I never quite understood why one of the most successful cartoons of all-time went off airwaves in 1997 and never return at least in the United States. Is it x party holding the rights to the show or what gives? It sucked having to wait years to see those not on VHS and the few others I managed to tape.

[ZariusTwo]

They already have Boomerang.

Ah yes, Boomerang, the "retro" channel wehich airs fresh episodes of My Little Pony: FIM, Garfield and Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated on a fairly daily basis (at least over here in the UK) :P

[TheCanadiandrome]

Well I'll make sure to record "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once upon a Time Machine" when they air on TV at the very least.


ditto

They already have Boomerang.

that's good

[CyberCubed]

Is this the first time the original cartoon has ever aired on TV since the late 90's?

I know in some places it continued to air a bit longer than when it ended in the US.

[gobo]

Since USA dropped it, anyhow.

[Killer Moth]

Is this the first time the original cartoon has ever aired on TV since the late 90's?

I know in some places it continued to air a bit longer than when it ended in the US.

I believe the last time was USA's Cartoon Express until 96. Can anyone imagine that USA used to air cartoons in the mornings, anymore? Boy, times have changed. Why it never appeared somewhere else, like pre or post-Toonami Cartoon Network, I don't know.

Either way, this is why Canada has nice things. Good for them, though.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Is this the first time the original cartoon has ever aired on TV since the late 90's?

I know in some places it continued to air a bit longer than when it ended in the US.

i know it hasn't aired up here in ages! since whenever it stopped airing up here sometime in the mid-late 90s any way

now we'll get it on Teletoon Retro, which is sweet!

now if only we could get Next Mutation to air on Netflix up here i'd get plenty of TMNT goodness til the new cartoon airs! :D

[cammy85]

Hey, all!! According to the schedule, TMNT on Teletoon Retro kicks off on March 31st at 12:00 PM Central with a three hour marathon consisting of the entire pilot and Return of the Shredder!! :D

[MikeandRaph87]

Hey, all!! According to the schedule, TMNT on Teletoon Retro kicks off on March 31st at 12:00 PM Central with a three hour marathon consisting of the entire pilot and Return of the Shredder!! :D

With the advent of digital cable do US cable companies offer Teletoon Retro?

[CyberCubed]

Wow. I guess this is where people should get high quality versions of Planet of the Turtleoids from.

[cammy85]

Wow. I guess this is where people should get high quality versions of Planet of the Turtleoids from.

I highly doubt it will get that far. :( With Teletoon Retro's record they will either play just the syndicated seasons or just from the first episode til partway through the third season.

[ZariusTwo]

Reminds me of the BBC's crude treatment of TMNT (aka TMHT), they only showed seasons two and three.

[cammy85]

Reminds me of the BBC's crude treatment of TMNT (aka TMHT), they only showed seasons two and three.

Or the last time they aired here (20 years ago!!) they skipped Turtle Tracks and once the out-of-order episodes came out, "Enter" The Shredder"!! I'm not sure what the deal was there.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Hey, all!! According to the schedule, TMNT on Teletoon Retro kicks off on March 31st at 12:00 PM Central with a three hour marathon consisting of the entire pilot and Return of the Shredder!! :D

Sweetness!

I highly doubt it will get that far. :( With Teletoon Retro's record they will either play just the syndicated seasons or just from the first episode til partway through the third season.

for sure, look at MMPR! i mean playing just repeats after repeats of season 1 for cripesakes! :tgrumble:

[cammy85]

for sure, look at MMPR! i mean playing just repeats after repeats of season 1 for cripesakes! :tgrumble:

I hear ya!! So far, out of the shows I've watched on there, only Thundercats and Batman TAS have made it far, and their seasons are 65 episodes. Only the first seasons though. So I'm hoping TMNT does well. :) Maybe it's a rights thing.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I hear ya!! So far, out of the shows I've watched on there, only Thundercats and Batman TAS have made it far, and their seasons are 65 episodes. Only the first seasons though. So I'm hoping TMNT does well. :) Maybe it's a rights thing.

perhaps, but Transformers and GI Joe have also played all the way through their respective runs, so it seems only MMPR has been shafted episode wise

[cammy85]

perhaps, but Transformers and GI Joe have also played all the way through their respective runs, so it seems only MMPR has been shafted episode wise

Thanks!! I don't watch them much. The last time was when they were part of the Bozo Show back in the 80's!!

[TheCanadiandrome]

I think He-Man and She-Ra also have their full run also

[TheCanadiandrome]

Hey, all!! According to the schedule, TMNT on Teletoon Retro kicks off on March 31st at 12:00 PM Central with a three hour marathon consisting of the entire pilot and Return of the Shredder!! :D

Just checked listings and it's April 1st

[oldmanwinters]

Just checked listings and it's April 1st

A very fitting launch date!

[Jester]

The debut episode will be April Foolish.

[oldmanwinters]

The debut episode will be April Foolish.

Ah, another one of those episodes that seems to have its title constantly misconstrued across various media and references. It's right up there with "Shredder and Splintered" and "Super Bebop and Mighty Rocksteady."

I've seen "April's Fool" and "April Fools" as well. I actually think "April's Fool" makes the most sense.

[Jester]

I kinda like April Foolish myself. I think it's the most punny. I actually had to look it up. This is the title printed on the BK release of the episode.

[oldmanwinters]

I kinda like April Foolish myself. I think it's the most punny. I actually had to look it up. This is the title printed on the BK release of the episode.

Ya know, "misconstrued episode titles" might make a decent theme for a Fan Commentary session.

Just kidding. I think.

[Jester]

Hmmm...maybe. There's also the Mutant April theme, too. :D

[oldmanwinters]

Hmmm...maybe. There's also the Mutant April theme, too. :D

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[Hardshell]

Here's the press release:

http://www.toonzone.net/forums/showthread.php?289784-Classic-quot-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-quot-on-Teletoon-Retro-in-2012&p=3979596#post3979596

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'm so excited!

[Jester]

Is this site legit? I mean, is it an illegal site? Can you actually watch shows from Teletoon Retro from it? Work PCs are very limited.

www.rogersondemand.com/channels/teletoon_retro

[TheCanadiandrome]

Is this site legit? I mean, is it an illegal site? Can you actually watch shows from Teletoon Retro from it? Work PCs are very limited.

www.rogersondemand.com/channels/teletoon_retro
You're supposed to be able to yes

[Hardshell]

Watching the marathon right now! It's starting with the first episode!

[Ninjinister]

Is this site legit? I mean, is it an illegal site? Can you actually watch shows from Teletoon Retro from it? Work PCs are very limited.

www.rogersondemand.com/channels/teletoon_retro

Rogers is a Canadian ISP/Cable provider, so yes.

Domain checks out, too. It's owned by them 100%.

[Keno]

This is so great. I actually remember all these lines, haha

[MikeandRaph87]

So we who live in the United States can watch the Candian Chanel while not on digital cable we can on this site with no legal issues or viruses or not an April Fool's joke? Its like other networks who put their reasonly aired episodes on the net for viewing for a couple of weeks? Well, its better than nothing.
:thyper: COWABUNGA!

[cammy85]

Watching the marathon right now! It's starting with the first episode!

Right through to "Return of the Shredder"!! But then it starts over on the 8th at 9:30, 12:30 and 7:3- CST.

[ToTheNines]

Is this site legit? I mean, is it an illegal site? Can you actually watch shows from Teletoon Retro from it? Work PCs are very limited.

www.rogersondemand.com/channels/teletoon_retro

You can only watch if you're in Canada though.

[Ecto Jedi]

You can only watch if you're in Canada though.

And, from what I can tell, you don't have a live look-in on what's airing at the moment. I see episodes of other shows available for viewing, but no TMNT.

Anyway, about time the original series was back on the air. All Hail Canada!!

[cammy85]

And, from what I can tell, you don't have a live look-in on what's airing at the moment. I see episodes of other shows available for viewing, but no TMNT.

Anyway, about time the original series was back on the air. All Hail Canada!!

20 years and counting since it aired here!! Though the weird thing is, last time Turtle Tracks NEVER aired, it just premiered with "Enter the Shredder". Once the out of order Dimension X episodes started it began with "A Thing About Rates". Oh well, good to see them back. :)

[gobo]

Where is "here", cammy? O_o

[TheCanadiandrome]

Missed it due to work, but last night watched "Return of the Shredder" can't wait til it airs regularly

[Jester]

I can't wait for Teletoon to get to the unreleased episodes. It may be the best quality version we can get of those episodes.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I can't wait for Teletoon to get to the unreleased episodes. It may be the best quality version we can get of those episodes.

For sure man

[BubblyShell22]

Wow. You guys are so lucky to be getting this. Have fun, guys.

[cammy85]

Where is "here", cammy? O_o

Minnedosa, Manitoba. :)


I can't wait for Teletoon to get to the unreleased episodes. It may be the best quality version we can get of those episodes.

Assuming they do get that far. For example, He-man and She-ra don't get halfway through their first seasons and then they start over.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Wow. You guys are so lucky to be getting this. Have fun, guys.

i know, i love it

Minnedosa, Manitoba. :)

cool! i've been there


Assuming they do get that far. For example, He-man and She-ra don't get halfway through their first seasons and then they start over.

i know. mean while GI Joe and Transformers have both done complete series runs though

[TheCanadiandrome]

Well hopefully it gets better but so far "Turtle Tracks" is being played to death

[kyfm]

lucky but as far as the unreleased eps are u referring to the s5 and s10 eps. i heard three of the four unreleased s5 eps were included in the r4 aussie dvds? but the only way to get those dvdrips is on irc.

[cammy85]

Well hopefully it gets better but so far "Turtle Tracks" is being played to death

I noticed. :( They had their marathon but they're unsure of when to actually start the episode. The 1966 Batman even had the same problems at the start.

[TheCanadiandrome]

The 1966 Batman even had the same problems at the start.

i got news for ya dude, still does. i mean wtf is with this channel? do they not aquire the whole freakin series of shows? sure they got all of Transformers and GI Joe, but c'mon.

i'd say thank god for Netflix but TMNT and Batman ain't on there :cry:

[MikeandRaph87]

i got news for ya dude, still does. i mean wtf is with this channel? do they not aquire the whole freakin series of shows? sure they got all of Transformers and GI Joe, but c'mon.

i'd say thank god for Netflix but TMNT and Batman ain't on there :cry:

That is where the DVDs come in handy! If we can get the 2003 cartoon completed properly we should be in good shape while Batman is already taken care of.:) "Batabuga!" For some reason that :lol: but reads :P.

[TheCanadiandrome]

That is where the DVDs come in handy! If we can get the 2003 cartoon completed properly we should be in good shape while Batman is already taken care of.:) "Batabuga!" For some reason that :lol: but reads :P.

yeah no Batman 60's dvd though

[themaxonline]

I'm an awful turtle fan. What episodes have aired so far? I keep missing it. :(

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'm an awful turtle fan. What episodes have aired so far? I keep missing it. :(

So far "Turtle Tracks" has been aired to death

Since April first I think just all of season 1 and "Return of the Shredder" have aired