Special prime-time Friday premier?

[ToTheNines]

Seen this on TVGuide: http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=377174&more=ucepisodelist&episodeid=20876166

Says the show's gonna air @8 PM on Friday (9-28 ). Thoughts?

I'm ****ing ecstatic if this is true, means I can actually watch it live.

[CyberCubed]

Wow Nick is going all out here. I think every Friday could be a rerun of last Saturday's episode for people who miss it, it is a clever tactic used before online streaming was invented.

[Jester]

That and it's yet another sign that this Turtle series will go on until the aliens who seed life on this planet come back for the Harvest of Memnon.

[gobo]

Cool. Zap2it doesn't seem to know anything about it though.

[CyberCubed]

Nick is definitely expecting a big hit if they're airing it on two different times lots for kids.

This is fantastic news, I almost feel like I am 8 years old again. Hopefully they keep this Friday slot for reruns of last weeks episodes.

[gobo]

^ I've always felt like you're 8 years old.

[Drose18]

This is great!!!

[TMNT_Guy]

So, instead of 9/29 in the mourning, it will air on 9/28 in the afternoon?

Awesome!

[Jester]

I'm in morning because I just decided to disconnect cable to save on my bills.

:D

[Cowabunga Carl]

I'm excited. Can't wait to see this. I really hope it will be on ondemand also. I plan on watching the crap out of this. Well unless it isn't good. But I usually give everything about five episodes before I decide if I'm going to watch or not.

[CyberCubed]

So, instead of 9/29 in the mourning, it will air on 9/28 in the afternoon?

Awesome!

How is 8pm the afternoon?

[TurtleTitan97]

This is awesome!

[IamtheKnight]

This sucks for me because I have a night class at my college.

[Victorsaurus]

Special indeed.
Then it turns out to be the 1rst 5 minutes or a collection of the promos.

[Machias Banshee]

Ooh, this would be fantastic.. I have to teach kids music on Saturdays, so if I can catch it on Friday that'd be great...

[zkarlette]

I was probably going to DVR it and watch it at night anyways..so this works. I wonder if it's not a typo or something..

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

Why they decided to air it on September 29 instead of September 29?

[Jester]

Why they decided to air it on September 29 instead of September 29?
To make people in Greece super jelly.

[Zulithe]

I wish Nick had the rights to do a full TMNT history retrospective before the premier to get people up-to-speed on the turtles. It could cover the original comics, then on through the films and tv series, with interviews and stuff.

But then I remember that this is a kids show and only like 100 people on earth would even care :P

[Powder]

...Nick OWNS the f*cking turtles. They 'have the rights' to do anything, including just that. Besides, haven't you heard of "Turtle Power", the documentary?

[CyberCubed]

I wish Nick had the rights to do a full TMNT history retrospective before the premier to get people up-to-speed on the turtles. It could cover the original comics, then on through the films and tv series, with interviews and stuff.

Nick owns TMNT 100%. The cartoons, the comics, everything.

The only thing they don't have the rights to air/release is the original cartoon which Lionsgate holds onto, and Next Mutation which Saban holds onto.

But since those are on DVD it doesn't matter as much.

[rufus]

They do not own the 4 theatrical films.

[plasticturtle]

This is great! I hope they keep that slot for showing reruns of the previous week's episode. I'm not usually able to watch TV on Saturday mornings and I'd hate to have to miss the new series.

[Zany Orange Dude]

This is awesome!:tgrin:

[gobo]

Oddly, Zap2it knows nothing of this primetime showing, but TVGuide has the Saturday morning showing replaced with something else now. :P I still believe it though.

[HerpDerp]

Given that they've been plugging the date 9/29 for months now, and are continuing to do so (I saw a promo a few minutes ago), I'm still not convinced that this isn't just an error made by TV Guide.

[Zany Orange Dude]

Given that they've been plugging the date 9/29 for months now, and are continuing to do so (I saw a promo a few minutes ago), I'm still not convinced that this isn't just an error made by TV Guide.

I've been wondering that myself...:tconfuse:

[CyberCubed]

Given that they've been plugging the date 9/29 for months now, and are continuing to do so (I saw a promo a few minutes ago), I'm still not convinced that this isn't just an error made by TV Guide.

It's called a sneak peek or early showing, the official debut is still Saturday.

TV stations do this all the time.

[Slap-Happy]

It's called a sneak peek or early showing, the official debut is still Saturday.

TV stations do this all the time.
Similar to how NBC showed new Fall pilots after the olympics.

[Donatello19]

Whenever Nick gets a new show they premiere it a day earlier, but call it a special preview, and then have the official premiere the day after. i don't know if they're going to do it with the turtles though, as every commercial says 9.29

[Lethal Lullaby]

Oh this is just too good to be true!

[bloodstainedwings]

I hope I get to see this show. I will not be able to catch it on tv so...... I have to use other means........

[Drose18]

I want to, but dont believe this.

[Cure]

I hope I get to see this show. I will not be able to catch it on tv so...... I have to use other means........

I hope you mean watching it legally on Nick.com.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I hope you mean watching it legally on Nick.com.

I bet there'll be iTunes releases too (in stunning HD :teek:).

[gobo]

It's called a sneak peek or early showing, the official debut is still Saturday.
According to tvguide.com, it's playing at primetime on Friday instead of Saturday morning.

[shezcrafti]

Wow, this would be amazing if true.

[Zulithe]

I bet there'll be iTunes releases too (in stunning HD :teek:).
I don't have cable/sat right now so I will probably buy them on itunes. I hope they are in 1080p. I'll get the season pass if they offer that.

[Luzmagica]

Nice!!!!! :thyper: :thyper: :thyper: :tparty: :tthumbsu: :tthumbsu: :tlove: :nod: :tgrin: !!!! The sooner the better!

[chrisdude]

Well, I share the HD with three other dudes, so Saturday morning is infinitely better for me. I'm a morning person. These dudes watch football and stuff every night. But I'll make it work...

[BubblyShell22]

If this is true, then it's awesome news. I'll have to miss an hour of wrestling to watch it, but it'll be so worth it to see the premiere a day early. I'll still watch it on Saturday though.

[gobo]

According to tvguide.com today, it's "Rise of the Turtles - Part 1 & 2", playing at 7PM on Friday, then 10-12AM & 5-6PM on Saturday on the main Nick channel (all times are Central). So, 1 showing on Friday, then 3 on Saturday.

Zap2it is even more in the dark now. They have it listed as "No Episode Title", and still only at 11AM Saturday.

[Zany Orange Dude]

According to tvguide.com today, it's "Rise of the Turtles - Part 1 & 2", playing at 7PM on Friday, then 10-12AM & 5-6PM on Saturday on the main Nick channel (all times are Central). So, 1 showing on Friday, then 3 on Saturday.

Zap2it is even more in the dark now. They have it listed as "No Episode Title", and still only at 11AM Saturday.

Awesome! I know what I'll be watching four times!:tgrin: Thanks so much for sharing Gobo!

[Desslok]

Excellent, it'll be nice to have multiple chances to see this. 8)

[BubblyShell22]

Sweet. Can't wait to check it out. I'm glad they're having multiple showings so that fans can get a chance to watch it at least once if they miss it.

[zkarlette]

Aww this sucks..I have a crazy schedule going on on Friday , I'll have to wait till Saturday to watch it..:ohwell:

[Raph's Girl]

WOOT! Just checked my local listings. I get it at 8pm on Friday the 28th :D

[Jephael]

My Verizon cable listing isn't showing anything just yet for the 28th or 29th. Is it airing on the ordinary Nick station or Nick 2?

[dkram230]

I was REALLY excited for this until I checked further and found that (at least in my area) it's being aired on Nick 2 on the 28th. Unfortunately, Nick 2 is not in HD for me which sucks because I was looking forward to watching the premier in my theater room. But a SD signal blown up to 100" looks like crap. Guess I'll have to wait for the official premier the next morning on actual Nick. Sadness :(

EDIT: 8pm must be Pacific. I show 10pm Central on Comcast and TV Guide. So It's Nick 2 at a 10pm Central time slot. hmm... I know the official premier is Saturday morning but STILL, I can't help but to wonder "why bother?" when at such a late time slot on a subchannel. It's almost insulting to the TMNT LOL.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Guess I'll have to wait for the official premier the next morning on actual Nick. Sadness :(

Boo hoo, 12 hours of waiting. :P

[HerpDerp]

Based on new Nickelodeon schedules for next week, that TMNT 'preview' that listing sites were showing isn't happening.
http://twitter.com/nickandmore/status/248123265770483713

[Zany Orange Dude]

http://twitter.com/nickandmore/status/248123265770483713

The link won't work for me on my iPad, what's it say?:tconfuse:

[Drose18]

It says the page dosent exist. :teek:

[Zany Orange Dude]

It says the page dosent exist. :teek:

Ok it said that for me too.:trazz: Thanks!

[HerpDerp]

Ok it said that for me too.:trazz: Thanks!

It was a link to the tweet, but they must have deleted it or something.

[Zulithe]

You can now buy the Nick TMNT 'season pass' on itunes if you are like me and don't have cable/sat! Very easy and fast way to get the episodes in HD (720p and 1080p, your option)

http://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/id556872673

[gobo]

TVguide.com updated their listings again. Now, the showings are only on the main Nick channel, and theyve added two showings for Sunday. So, it'll be playing 6 times throughout the weekend. Zap2it is finally up to speed too.

In case anyone's interested, here are the shortcuts I put to the desktop:
http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/tv-listings/377174
http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/upcoming-episodes/EP01589323

[Zany Orange Dude]

TVguide.com updated their listings again. Now, the showings are only on the main Nick channel, and theyve added two showings for Sunday. So, it'll be playing 6 times throughout the weekend. Zap2it is finally up to speed too.

In case anyone's interested, here are the shortcuts I put to the desktop:
http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/tv-listings/377174
http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/upcoming-episodes/EP01589323

That's awesome!:tgrin: Once again thanks man!

[TheJ-manTurtleMan]

It's on the cable guide!! And as luck would have it I got this picture right as a tmnt commercial was on!

[shezcrafti]

It's on the cable guide!! And as luck would have it I got this picture right as a tmnt commercial was on!

Oh snap! Great timing! (And SHELL YES!)

[TurtleTitan97]

TVguide.com updated their listings again. Now, the showings are only on the main Nick channel, and theyve added two showings for Sunday. So, it'll be playing 6 times throughout the weekend. Zap2it is finally up to speed too.

In case anyone's interested, here are the shortcuts I put to the desktop:
http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/tv-listings/377174
http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/upcoming-episodes/EP01589323
Thanks for sharing this! :)

It's on the cable guide!! And as luck would have it I got this picture right as a tmnt commercial was on!

That's awesome! :)

[pannoni1]

Great move, Nickelodeon. With a new TMNT series being accessible much of the weekend, the sum of all of the airings should add up to pretty sizable ratings. Look out, Turtlemania is about to arrive again!

[shezcrafti]

I have Verizon FiOS and live in the Baltimore area. I checked ahead on September 29th and don't see it listed, on Nick HD, or the regular Nick. :ohwell:

[DonatelloFan]

Sweet, my Comcast guide usually doesn't show more than a day ahead, but just looked for kids tv shows, and sure enough at 7pm Central, on Nick, it's there. Sure, it's only 14 or so hours earlier, but it's still nice.

Then later that night on Nick2, and the next morning at 10. Starting on Friday the 28th, going through Sunday, it looks like they're showing it a LOT.

[CyberCubed]

You guys do realize Nick is likely going to stream episodes online too, right?

It's not like we're in the 90's anymore where if you missed something on TV you were screwed until reruns. We're in the age of the internet.

[Kendamu]

True, but the first airing of the first episode is important to some people and they'd rather not miss it. :D

[dkram230]

TV Guide and Comcast.com still show "The Nanny" for that time slot. However, my Comcast guide now says "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" on the actual nichelodeon HD channel from 7pm-8pm. I tend to usually believe the guide when there are discrepancies. Hells yea!!! It gonna be a partaaay!!!

[DonatelloFan]

I know I'll be watching it on Friday. I can't believe it already says it's airing on the Comcast guide. If I hadn't bought cable so I could watch all NFL and Alabama games a month ago, I would be watching TMNT online. Most likely buying it on Amazon the next day if they had it.

[Jephael]

I have Verizon FiOS and live in the Baltimore area. I checked ahead on September 29th and don't see it listed, on Nick HD, or the regular Nick. :ohwell:

I also have Verizon Fios (though I'm in the Philadelphia region) and I haven't seen anything show up for those two dates either. Hopefully by next week they'll have it listed.

[Donatello19]

This Is Awesome! I Can't Wait To See This Show!

[Zany Orange Dude]

This Is Awesome! I Can't Wait To See This Show!

Same here!:tgrin:It's so close! Only a week to go!

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

Same here!:tgrin:It's so close! Only a week to go!

Same here! Only week! Wait... Will the first episode air in exactly one week from now. Will it air at this time in one week from now? is it 100 % confirmed?

[Drose18]

This dosent show up on tv anymore it says icarly is on then. :tsad::tsad::tsad::tsad::tsad::tmad::tmad::tmad::t mad::tmad::tmad:

[HerpDerp]

Nick have finally updated their schedule through next Saturday, and that Friday premiere isn't happening.
http://www.toonzone.net/schedule/index.php?browseNetworkID=20
However, it is being repeated several times on 9/29 - once immediately after the premiere (which is kind of strange, but I'm not complaining) and once again at 6pm.

[TurtleTitan97]

Nick have finally updated their schedule through next Saturday, and that Friday premiere isn't happening.
http://www.toonzone.net/schedule/index.php?browseNetworkID=20
However, it is being repeated several times on 9/29 - once immediately after the premiere (which is kind of strange, but I'm not complaining) and once again at 6pm.

That's too bad. :( Thanks for the heads, HerpDerp.

[gobo]

O_o Nick sure is being wishy-washy about this. So, I'm not gonna bother trying to figure out what the shell they're doing until next Wednesday. Maybe they'll have their minds made up by then.

[Zany Orange Dude]

Aww man.:tsad: Agreed Gobo, I wish they'd come out straight with what's oing to happen. I guess will have to just wait until next week to find out. I'm still rooting for this Friday thing.

[marcelangelo]

I think nick said pretty exactly what they were gonna do..that is showing the show on 9. 29., I mean EVERY ****in trailer gave this date;)...tv giude and such gave another date(friday september 28th), nick didn't ever waver from their announcement did they?
;)

[HerpDerp]

I think nick said pretty exactly what they were gonna do..that is showing the show on 9. 29., I mean EVERY ****in trailer gave this date;)...tv giude and such gave another date(friday september 28th), nick didn't ever waver from their announcement did they?
;)

This is what I've been trying to say, but nobody wanted to hear it. :P
Nick never said they were going to show a preview on Friday. Not once. It just wouldn't have made sense for them to do that.

[marcelangelo]

nobody listenes anymore:D....

[BubblyShell22]

Well, it would've been awesome to see it on Friday, but I had a feeling it wasn't going to happen the more that I thought about it. Oh well, I'll catch it on Saturday for sure. I can't believe the date is so close.

[gobo]

I think nick said pretty exactly what they were gonna do..that is showing the show on 9. 29., I mean EVERY ****in trailer gave this date;)...tv giude and such gave another date(friday september 28th), nick didn't ever waver from their announcement did they?
;)
Point taken... I just wonder where in the shell TV Guide got their misinformation from.

[Zany Orange Dude]

TV Guidebhas fixed there mistake and changed it to the 29.

[CyberCubed]

So is this getting a Friday debut or not? We're only 6 days away now

[HerpDerp]

So is this getting a Friday debut or not? We're only 6 days away now

No. It's Saturday, 9/29, 11am.

[chrisdude]

Geez. 11? I was pulling for, like, 8... Whatevs...

[Raph's Girl]

Geez. 11? I was pulling for, like, 8... Whatevs...

It's a good thing that it'll be on at 11. This way it doesn't compete with Young Justice and Green Lantern who are on at 10 and 10:30!

[Cowabunga Carl]

So excited for next Saturday!

[CyberCubed]

So who screwed up with this Friday debut thing?

[Jephael]

So who screwed up with this Friday debut thing?

I honestly don't know and don't care. It's no skin off my back.

[Jester]

I honestly don't know and don't care. It's no skin off my back.
^This. Looking at the TV Guide site, it (now) just looks like they have the wrong date listed for the show.. It has 3 listings for the 28th...

[Zulithe]

Saturday is not that long of a wait. We can make it!

[Donatello19]

Saturday is not that long of a wait. We can make it!

Of Course We Can Make It! We've Been Waiting Since 2009!

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

Only 6 days left! Yes we can wait! we waited 3 years 6 more days will not kill us.

[HerpDerp]

Nick has changed their schedule yet again and are now listing the first episode on Friday night.
http://www.toonzone.net/schedule/?browseNetworkID=20

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

Nick has changed their schedule yet again and are now listing the first episode on Friday night.
http://www.toonzone.net/schedule/?browseNetworkID=20

Is it official and 100% confirmed? If yes then how many hours left until premiere??

[Raph's Girl]

Just checked the tv guide. For the time slot it's showing as only part 1 airing Friday night with both parts airing Saturday morning. And the odd part is that the episode on Friday is airing in between what appears to be a Spongebob Squarepants marathon.

[Zany Orange Dude]

That's... really weird I thought they fixed that? WAIT does this mean it really is playing on Friday?

[HerpDerp]

That's... really weird I thought they fixed that? WAIT does this mean it really is playing on Friday?

I honestly don't know. This is pretty typical for Nick, though, chopping and changing their schedule for no apparent reason.
If they do end up playing it on Friday that would be a pretty stupid move IMO, considering they've been promoting 9/29 for months. Surely they want as many people to watch on Saturday as possible, so they get big ratings? If people have already seen the first ep on Friday, would they bother tuning in on Saturday as well? And how are they going to write the press release once the ratings for Saturday do come in? They can't refer to Saturday as the premiere if they're showing it on Friday first.

Nickelodeon
wat r u doin
Nickelodeon
stahp

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Is it official and 100% confirmed? If yes then how many hours left until premiere??

I once heard that a person does math every day of his life. Apparently that doesn't apply to you.

[dkram230]

My Comcast still says Victorious for that time slot. But I do see on Nick's website where it says TMNT at 8:00pm ET for tomorrow night. That being said, it's only a 1/2 hour time slot for "Rise of the Turtles Part 1." The premier is a 2 parter which they intended to air back to back on 9/29. So I'm betting they're airing part 1 as a "sneak peek" tomorrow night with the full hour long 2 episode premier on Saturday morning. That's cool. I can live with that. It's exciting to see TMNT in prime time LOL!

[Donatello19]

*******BREAKING NEWS!!!!!*******
Rise Of The Turtles Part 1 Is On Nickelodeon TOMORROW At 8pm Spread The Word!
:tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin:

[TurtleMaster4]

I once heard that a person does math every day of his life. Apparently that doesn't apply to you.

Come on skellyman, i know it's fun making fun of stockman, (from personal experience) But cut him some slack dude, we are all here for the same reason. Ninja Turtles. We should be united as one. :twink:

But stockman you also gotta admit, he's gotta point. do the math dude, theres a new thing called a calculator, use one dude. Don't worry man, it'll all work out fine! :tgrin:

[CyberCubed]

Why aren't they airing both parts?

[TurtleTitan97]

Why aren't they airing both parts?

If they did that it would kinda ruin the premire.

[oldmanwinters]

*******BREAKING NEWS!!!!!*******
Spread The Word!
:tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin:

I don't know why I thought of this, but the lyrics just seemed oddly appropriate given your comment:
exc_XAhtpNI
[I've seen that trailer one too many times]

[Victorsaurus]

My DirecTV (Puerto Rico) guide is messed up for:
Friday: Fast Foward (1hr) 8pm
Sat: BTTS (2hrs) 11am
I'll just ignore FF and BTTS and read it as TMNT.

[Lethal Lullaby]

It now says friday on Dish network schhedule. :D

[Mona_Lisa]

I am so excited, I wounder if and when it will be on nick.com?:D

[TheCanadiandrome]

F@ck all for me tomorrow night, guess Canadians get shafted as usual

[zkarlette]

It now says friday on Dish network schhedule. :D

Really!? I saw it only on Saturday.:-?

[Cowabunga Carl]

F@ck all for me tomorrow night, guess Canadians get shafted as usual

Move to US? :tcouch:

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

Cant wait!

[Donatello19]

Cant wait!

You And Me Both! :tgrin:

[Alex]

I'm confused. How long is it until the first episode? I know it's 8 pm, but I can't figure out how to convert that to Swedish time :tlol:
What is the time zone Nick is using in their schedule?

Have I counted right if it's airing 2 am, swedish time? Anyone who can tell if it's correct? :)

[FoxZerro]

I'm confused. How long is it until the first episode? I know it's 8 pm, but I can't figure out how to convert that to Swedish time :tlol:
What is the time zone Nick is using in their schedule?

Have I counted right if it's airing 2 am, swedish time? Anyone who can tell if it's correct? :)

That is correct sir. There is a 6 hour difference between Sweden and Eastern Time, which is what Nick appears to be using for their schedule

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

You And Me Both! :tgrin:

YES! I am so excited !!!:D:D:D:D

[Donatello19]

YES! I am so excited !!!:D:D:D:D

Me too! TURTLE POWER!!!!

[BubblyShell22]

I checked my DirecTV guide, and it says that there will be the "Rise of the Turtles" episode at seven central time. Can't wait for this.

Booyakasha!

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

How many hours left until Friday episode? We know that less than 20 hours left until Premiere on Saturday but how many hours left until the half an hour episode that will air on Friday?

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

I checked my DirecTV guide, and it says that there will be the "Rise of the Turtles" episode at seven central time. Can't wait for this.

Booyakasha!

I hate the turltes! I REALY HATE THEM! THEY HAVE RUIEND MY PLANS SO MANY TIMES! BUT NOW I WILL GET MY REVENGE!! HEHEHEHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHA!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:):):):)

[shezcrafti]

http://shezcrafti.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/oh-goodie.gif

[BubblyShell22]

I love that Stewie clip. Awesome.

[zkarlette]

Dish shows only the first episode for today.. Now I'm not sure if I should wait for tomorrow's combo?

[BubblyShell22]

Do whatever you want to do, Z. I'm going to watch it tonight and watch it tomorrow.

[Gyt Kaliba]

I set my DVR for all 'New' episodes of the show, so I'd probably better double check now that this is really happening, and make sure it doesn't skip the Saturday thing in favor of tonight's airing.

[BubblyShell22]

Yeah, that would be a good idea. I e-mailed my BF about setting his DVR, but I didn't tell him about tonight's showing. However, he'll probably set his DVR to record new episodes, so it might record tonight and tomorrow as well.

[Gyt Kaliba]

Yeah, that would be a good idea. I e-mailed my BF about setting his DVR, but I didn't tell him about tonight's showing. However, he'll probably set his DVR to record new episodes, so it might record tonight and tomorrow as well.

It might do that, but it can't hurt to check either, yeah. I'm paranoid that if I don't double check, it'll record only tonight's special preview, then skip the Saturday premiere thinking that it's just the same thing again. And if I only get one of them, then I'd much rather it be the premiere since that'll be two episode's worth of content.

[Donatello19]

http://shezcrafti.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/oh-goodie.gif

Stewie! :tlol:

[BubblyShell22]

It might do that, but it can't hurt to check either, yeah. I'm paranoid that if I don't double check, it'll record only tonight's special preview, then skip the Saturday premiere thinking that it's just the same thing again. And if I only get one of them, then I'd much rather it be the premiere since that'll be two episode's worth of content.

Nope, it can't hurt to check to be safe.

[TheCanadiandrome]

http://shezcrafti.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/oh-goodie.gif

my sentiments exactly :D

[CyberCubed]

Why aren't they airing both eps?

[pannoni1]

Why aren't they airing both eps?

So they can entice viewers to watch twice! And with this move-up, it doesn't look like gobo is going to finish his marathon in time.

[Cure]

Why aren't they airing both eps?

Asking the same thing twice isn't gonna make an answer magically appear.

Also, because they f*cking feel like it.

[Donatello19]

So they can entice viewers to watch twice!

Exactly! Seeing half of the episode will leave the viewer wanting more, so Nickelodeon did this to be sure that they watch the full episode the next day!

[cryan]

I usually got out in the morning figure hunting and I usually don't get back untill 11am.So,seeing the first half of the series premiere tonght is awesome.

[Zulithe]

i don't think i will watch the 30min preview... will wait for the full hour tomorrow morning!

it's the way it is MEANT to be viewed

i'll play some guild wars 2 instead :D

[chrisdude]

Won't it probably be a full episode? I'm sure part 1 and 2 go together, but I doubt it'll be without closure...

I'm watching it. I'm stoked.

[marcelangelo]

so...we're about half an hour to the show, aern't we?eastern time 8p.p......
I am wisching everyone who can see it lot of fun!

[Donatello19]

10 minutes away! Hurry up and end Spongebob!

[TurtleTitan97]

Man I'm so excited for this! :)

[Donatello19]

Man I'm so excited for this! :)

You and me both! :tgrin:

[oldmanwinters]

10 minutes away! Hurry up and end Spongebob!

Oh, Krusty Krab... oh, Krusty Krab!

[Lethal Lullaby]

Man I'm so excited for this! :)

You and me both! :tgrin:

And meee!!! :tparty:

[Cure]

First commercial break. I'm digging it.

[Koi]

Making pizza for my siblings and I. Leftovers will be ate tomorrow morning.

Pizza is ideal tmnt watching food.

[Allio]

that first little bit at the beginning right before the training scene sounded like the music from The Next Mutation when they showed shots of the city

[shezcrafti]

Loving it so far. Laughing a lot.

[oldmanwinters]

I liked how both Michelangelo and Donatello got their "moment of bliss." I wonder what would have a similar effect on Leonardo and Raphael.

[shezcrafti]

Did anyone else notice that "Second Time About" antiques store in the background of that fight scene in the street?

[TheCollector]

Master Splinter told us to stay away from humans. And bathrooms. - Leo

Can't stop laughing at that line.

[Cure]

Yo. That was good sh*t.

[TurtleTitan97]

The first episode was awesome! I can't wait till tomarrow! :)

[Venom]

That.Was.AWESOME!!! :tgrin::tgrin::tgrin::tgrin:

[joe-eyeball]

it was not bad at all. Very promising!

[HerpDerp]

That was awesome. I loved the part where Splinter was choosing who would be leader.
"This will be a difficult decision; I will have to meditate on it."
*2 seconds later*
"It's Leo."
:lol:

So do we already have a talkback thread somewhere? Or is somebody going to make one?

[Cowabunga Carl]

Oh my gosh that was great! The ending though was such a cliff hanger. I can't wait to see the second part tomorrow. I want more of this show now.

[oldmanwinters]

Did anyone else notice that "Second Time About" antiques store in the background of that fight scene in the street?

I was thinking there would probably be some easter eggs in the street shop signs, but I wasn't able to watch them too closely. The lighting was pretty dark on those streets.

[CyberCubed]

I loved every minute of it.

[Venom]

Did anyone get the license plate of the van??

No, seriously, I think it was 5something84

Also, nice 1st movie shout-out by Mikey "That was us!" :D

[Cure]

I was thinking there would probably be some easter eggs in the street shop signs, but I wasn't able to watch them too closely. The lighting was pretty dark on those streets.

I think it's your TV, dawg.

[ToTheNines]

Gahhhhhh. Toooo good. I was grinning like an idiot the whole time, and laughing plenty.

Can't wait for part two!

[CyberCubed]

My only gripe was the origin was soooo short, but I obviously know we'll get more of it in the next few eps.

[Venom]

Oh yeah, anyone notice the "CASEY" tag in orangish spray paint when Mike and the others are still in the first alley?

[shezcrafti]

Also, nice 1st movie shout-out by Mikey "That was us!" :D

Yeah! That was awesome.

[Heather Breckel]

Enjoyed it a lot! Was very cute and fun. The humans looked about how I figured they would, but it didn't bother me. I was very impressed with the backgrounds and animation. It looks like Mikey is going to be my favorite in this version as usual, but I'm also enjoying Leo a lot this time around. (I've never disliked him, he was just usually my least favorite turtle)

[TheCollector]

My only gripe was the cheesiness of that line the people human Splinter followed said. Though the fact that they were probably Kraaang makes it understandable.

[Cowabunga Carl]

The episode was amazing. Like as much as people were unsure I think this episode provs this show is going to be great.

[Brodie]

Pretty goddamn good.

[MrTMNT2012]

Dudes and dudettes, major league butt-kicking is back in town! Episode 1 of Nickelodeons TMNT was PERFECT 10/10. can't wait for Episode 2.

[chrisdude]

My only gripe was the origin was soooo short, but I obviously know we'll get more of it in the next few eps.i bet they will. They referenced Teng Shen(sp).

But dude! Everything looks and sounds so cool!

Did everybody catch that Space Heroes wasn't just a Star Trek reference, but they actually mimicked the Star Trek: The Animated Series?!

http://trekweb.com/images/stories/4d5d8802d79a9-1.jpg

Sorry. If there's something I love more than TMNT, it's Star Trek.

[Lethal Lullaby]

I really loved what I saw! :thyper: It was super amazing! :D

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Just saw it! Was so awesome! I also though the shout out to the original cartoon where no one believed Mikey was cool.

Also the star trek reference was awesome, as was Ralph reading what looked like an old EC comic lol

[TMNT_Guy]

I thought it was awesome. I expected the anime emoticons to get on my nerves, but they never felt abused and more importantly never took me out of the show. I also like how they are handling Leo's character. My only real gripe is that the episode went by too fast. I don't think it was a pacing issue, I think it was just an example of "Time Flys When You're Having Fun".

Favorite scene?

Leo: :Silent hand motions:

Raph: (Mocks hand motions.) I-don't-know-what-these-mean!

[CyberCubed]

I assume the guy at the end was human, right? He didn't look like a robot.

[ToTheNines]

That's Snake, before he becomes Snakeweed. Which I expect to happen very soon.

[Venom]

That's Snake, before he becomes Snakeweed. Which I expect to happen very soon.

OH, did they say his name?!

Damn, I wish they'd show Turtles in prime time more. It's perfect for me working so late.

[Koi]

Holy cow there is a lot of viewers right now in this area of the forum.

[Slade]

Yo. That was good sh*t.

This right here

[TheShowstoppa]

So, I very honestly wasn't that excited about this show until the actual thing started. There I sat, giddy as a school-boy watching my childhood show with my own daughter.

The show was awesome! I'm not going to expect to like everything about it. However, it was great. Some things of note, in spoiler tags of course except the first thing:

Anyone else love that the NYC skyline pretty much looks like Eastman and Laird's brought to life in many ways? I got that feeling when they were looking to the actual city.

They hinted at Tang Shen. That makes me happy, but the best part is that we now know Yoshi had a child as well. Only time will tell what this story is.

The turtles' personalities fit their general descriptions, minus the fact that they do in fact act like 15 year old teens.

I can't wait to watch the rest of the episode tomorrow. Should be interesting.

[CyberCubed]

That's Snake, before he becomes Snakeweed. Which I expect to happen very soon.

Ah, awesome. I thought it was just a random thug.

Nice that they're already setting up continuity with future events.

[The Stryker]

That was pretty awesome you guuuuuyyyyyyssss.

[CyberCubed]

That was pretty awesome you guuuuuyyyyyyssss.

I felt like I was 8 years old again.

[stormbringer]

Loved tonight's ep, looking forward to tommorows when we get to see the full 1 hour premiere.

[CyberCubed]

Even the Mike belching gag was done quickly here, as opposed to how long it was in the 4th movie.

[Sabacooza]

I had my doubts at first but this put it to rest. I loved the bits of humor laced throughout and their personalities, spot on. The way they handled that makes them so likeable. It just seems like it's something you have to watch again because of all the little details you might have missed the first time around. Most importantly, it was fun and when something is fun, it has staying power... or turtle power. Whichever you prefer.

[chrisdude]

I don't think I've ever seen a TMNT where the turtles acted so much like teenagers. I LOVED their first moments on the surface!

[lambofun]

there was a few things I wasn't too fond of but I'm alittle picky.

What's with the gap in Donatello's mouth?

He always reminds me of Venus with the body type but I'm colored blind too lol.

But great episode, the animation looks incredible on tv. This should be as good as the 2003 series.

[Huree]

Gotta hand it to the makers of this show, they really nailed it.

The action is great, the humor, the dynamic between the characters, this show is what it set out to be, a solid mix of the best part of all the different incarnations of the Turtles.

Of course every fan is going to have minor personal preferences and small details that they would change but I have to say I am really looking forward to this series. The team working on it are obviously very talented and seem to "get" what makes the Turtles great.

While I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for the original series and cell animation and the voices and characters and camp in that show. This may end up being the best Turtles cartoon yet made. Definitely blows the 4kids show out of the water for me.

Here's hoping it runs for a long time.

[lambofun]

Gotta hand it to the makers of this show, they really nailed it.

The action is great, the humor, the dynamic between the characters, this show is what it set out to be, a solid mix of the best part of all the different incarnations of the Turtles.

Of course every fan is going to have minor personal preferences and small details that they would change but I have to say I am really looking forward to this series. The team working on it are obviously very talented and seem to "get" what makes the Turtles great.

While I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for the original series and cell animation and the voices and characters and camp in that show. This may end up being the best Turtles cartoon yet made. Definitely blows the 4kids show out of the water for me.

Here's hoping it runs for a long time.

It's better to have a tv show then no tv show at all. I liked the 4kids tmnt show but when they went to the future it wasn't what I liked.

90s TMNT cartoon will never be beaten. All-time best cartoon ever!

[shezcrafti]

90s TMNT cartoon will never be beaten. All-time best cartoon ever!

That's like the 3rd time today I've seen someone refer to OT as the "90s" cartoon.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

That's like the 3rd time today I've seen someone refer to OT as the "90s" cartoon.

Although it wasn't originally a 90's cartoon, it did technically run longer in the 90's than it did in the 80's.

[CyberCubed]

It's better to have a tv show then no tv show at all. I liked the 4kids tmnt show but when they went to the future it wasn't what I liked.

Uh, not it isn't. Case in point: The Next Mutation.

Thankfully one bad show out of 4 isn't too bad.

[Jester]

Uh, not it isn't. Case in point: The Next Mutation.
I'm sick of people dogging Next Mutation. There are some good episodes if you'd just watch them. I bet you've never even watched it...some of them are better than TMNT III.

[mikey22]

its on again 10pm central time on nick 2 yahhh

[voltron80]

I hope I'm not jumping the gun here I got a very good feeling this show is going to have a long run. While I loved the 2k3 series my first thought with that show was wow I'm glad they're back with this show it felt like it was 1987 again and I was discovering these characters for the first time. And the best part of the turtle comeback is they have a big corporation that wants this property to succeed. Here's hoping the success of the series somehow impact the movie.

[Mona_Lisa]

I hope I'm not jumping the gun here I got a very good feeling this show is going to have a long run. While I loved the 2k3 series my first thought with that show was wow I'm glad they're back with this show it felt like it was 1987 again and I was discovering these characters for the first time. And the best part of the turtle comeback is they have a big corporation that wants this property to succeed. Here's hoping the success of the series somehow impact the movie.

I don't think Nick would have done it if they didn't think it would be "big". That said, I can't believe I missed the Friday showing:tcry: I will see it tomorrow though!:tgrin:Can't wait!!!

[Sanny632]

I am a bit picky as well but its a kids show that was done awesome. I am a bigger transformer fan and yet i dont really like the new Transformers prime. I can see myself watching these though

sooo things i likedI really liked the fact they didn't drag out the back story. I also love it that Mikey already used his secondary weapon...not sure of the name. i also like that Leo threw a star to stop the van great use of the secondary weapons packaged along w the toys.
I did think it was funny they didn't know what pizza was, yet Donnie knew about the newest computer processor

[Icegaze]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqON-1LsFGM

:facepalm

I am yet to watch the episode (I live abroad) but I am sure it is much better than what this review above says. Judging by the reactions in this thread, this series holds a lot of promise.

[Raph's Girl]

Did everybody catch that Space Heroes wasn't just a Star Trek reference, but they actually mimicked the Star Trek: The Animated Series?!


Yep!! My reaction too when they showed that part. "Oh hey...it's STAS!" I loved that they even used the 60s/70's style animation for the scene!

[Jester]

I'm gonna assume that it's because this "kid" only watched the 4Kids series and the 2007 movie, not the FW series and the movies. I love how he only has a few views, because it ain't good enough to have more.

He's complaining about Splinter's coloring? "Why isn't he grey?" Maybe because Splinter isn't always grey?

This show killed the Turtles? Who the heck is this moron? It's utter rubbish, but it isn't horrible....right. Isn't saying it rubbish essentially saying it's horrible?

You know...why am I devoting this much of my effort trying to debunk some idiot kid whose only exposure to the TMNT is the 4kids series? His video will probably get 10 total views and a few "Ur rite that sho iz carp!" comments.

[CyberCubed]

So it wasn't bad enough we used to have original toon casuals hating on the 4kids series.

But now we have the kids grown up from the 4kids series hating on the Nick show.

Wonderful. God I'd love to ring their necks.

[Galactus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqON-1LsFGM

:facepalm

I am yet to watch the episode (I live abroad) but I am sure it is much better than what this review above says. Judging by the reactions in this thread, this series holds a lot of promise.

He's someone who grew up with 2003 show and doesn't like the new version. He's essentialy just like the viewers of the 80s show were in relation to the '03 version. Surely this was inevitable. It's somewhat gratifying in a way.

[Allio]

So it wasn't bad enough we used to have original toon casuals hating on the 4kids series.

But now we have the kids grown up from the 4kids series hating on the Nick show.

Wonderful. God I'd love to ring their necks.

Welcome to fandoms...

Don't worry, you'll hate it here even more...

Don't worry, we have donuts... but best be careful

choose the wrong one, and people might kill you

[HotJuicyBurgers]

So it wasn't bad enough we used to have original toon casuals hating on the 4kids series.

But now we have the kids grown up from the 4kids series hating on the Nick show.

Wonderful. God I'd love to ring their necks.

wring*

Also, I feel bad saying anything about that kid, but he actually seems mentally challenged. The way he doesn't actually provide any coherent argument, doesn't provide supporting facts for anything (Oh wait, sorry, Splinter is gray), and jumps from point to point quickly and without any form of organization just doesn't seem like someone that is very intelligent.

If that is the worst kind of person that is going to mock or ridicule the show it would be some kind of miracle.

[CyberCubed]

He's someone who grew up with 2003 show and doesn't like the new version. He's essentialy just like the viewers of the 80s show were in relation to the '03 version. Surely this was inevitable. It's somewhat gratifying in a way.

Its amusing to me.

Those little kids who grew up watching the 4kids show are now teenagers...and now to them the Nick show is a, "new version" not like the one they grew up with.

I hope some of them come to this forum, I'd love to, "educate" them about the TMNT franchise.

[Powder]

The way he doesn't actually provide any coherent argument, doesn't provide supporting facts for anything (Oh wait, sorry, Splinter is gray), and jumps from point to point quickly and without any form of organization just doesn't seem like someone that is very intelligent.

Welcome to America.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Welcome to America.

I like to think the whole internet is like that at times. No need for stereotyping just americans when it applies to almost everyone! :lol:

[Jester]

I like to think the whole internet is like that at times. No need for stereotyping just americans when it applies to almost everyone! :lol:
Dude's a Yank, he can say that....;)

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Dude's a Yank, he can say that....;)

As am I. Maybe we should get an opinion from some folks overseas lol

[Alex]

Is the first episode available online anywhere? Since I don't live in the USA I can't catch it live at Nickelodeon.

[BubblyShell22]

Maybe on the Nick site or try YouTube.

As for the sneak peek, I'm really excited for this show. It was awesome. The voices were great, the humor was in the right places (Splinter is hilarious), and the action scenes were spot on as well. I'll have more to say after I watch the two parter.

And there is a discussion thread made on the episode by Machias Banshee. It just won't open until the actual premiere.

[lambofun]

I'm getting a good feeling this will go on a long time.

It looked beautiful and even better then the 2007 movie CGI.

Nick just bought it for 65 Million so I think they have to take it as far as it can go.

[mikey22]

anyone see the countdown for tmnt in the upper right corner now!

its like new years is here!

[Coola Yagami]

I can't believe I never posted my thoughts on this. My bro and I were excited about the premiere. The only thing I can think of was that back then we lived in an apartment with real bad internet and it was easier to work on blogs than it was to check out the Drome.

Here were our thoughts from back in the day, written a few hours after we just saw the hour premiere live.

https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/2023/09/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2012-1.html

[CyberCubed]

2012 is now 12 years ago. :ohwell:

[neatoman]

2012 is now 12 years ago. :ohwell:

This is a correct statement.

[Coola Yagami]

Honestly, despite how average the game was, Wrath of the Mutants took me back to this.

[ToTheNines]

Honestly, despite how average the game was, Wrath of the Mutants took me back to this.

I still need to play it. Was it satisfying for what it was?

[Coola Yagami]

I still need to play it. Was it satisfying for what it was?

ehhhh

The biggest complaints I had were the multiple off-screen cheap shots and the friendly fire when you throw objects. Like the turtles can't hit each other but they can accidentally throw the items at each other. Plus it just seemed too annoyingly noisy. The Turtles just don't shut the **** up. Shredder's Revenge this game was not.

[ToTheNines]

Yeah combat dialogue always drove me nuts in the 4kids game. Especially Michelangelo…. “eatfeeteatfeeteatfeeteatfeeteatfeeteatfeeteatfe eteatfeet”

Shut the **** up lol

[Coola Yagami]

That's the main difference between 80's Michaelangelo and the ones that came after. Mikey was chill, and not annoying. He was never like the 2K3/2012 versions where he annoyed the **** out of his brothers.

[ToTheNines]

That's the main difference between 80's Michaelangelo and the ones that came after. Mikey was chill, and not annoying. He was never like the 2K3/2012 versions where he annoyed the **** out of his brothers.

Yeah he was kind of hyperactive in the 90’s movie trilogy. But never annoying. I guess 4kids started that.

I played that game yesterday btw. Definitely wasn’t great… but I’ve been looking for it for nearly 8 years and now it’s off my list lol.