Nick Schedules the New 2012 Show for DVD with 'Rise of the Turtles'

[rufus]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Rise-of-the-Turtles/17799

Did not see any posts mentioning this yet.

[TurtleTitan97]

Cool. Thanks for sharing this!:)

[Bauer536]

Great news! Will it just have those two episodes, or will it have a few more? I hope it's just not the first two. If it is, I'll wait for a Vol. 1 of the first 13 episodes.

[Drose18]

I hope it has more than 1 ep or no buy from me!

[Donatello19]

Of course it will have more episodes. I doubt they'd have one DVD with just the premiere on it. Chances are the episodes won't be in order though...:trolleye:

[Cure]

I know it's not likely, but I'd really like Blu-ray releases. It's too good looking to not be watched in HD.

[Bauer536]

It doesn't matter. Maybe I'll get this before the complete first season is released. Once it is, I'll just keep this for myself and have them all for the whole family. Unless, it could be the other way around. I don't know. I so want to get it on DVD! Maybe Nick should consider having this on Blu-Ray, too.:tgrin:

[Roseangelo]

Chances are the episodes won't be in order though...:trolleye:

Uh, why wouldn't they be?

[The Stryker]

I hope it has more than 1 ep or no buy from me!

Wait.....why would any DVD have just one episode?

[Powder]

Neat, that's much sooner than I expected. Will definitely buy.

[Donatello19]

Uh, why wouldn't they be?

Both the OT and 2003 DVD episodes were in no particular order (most of them anyway)

EDIT: I meant that they wouldn't be in order ON the DVD itself, like if the DVD has, say, the first 5 episodes on it, they might be out of order when all of them are played, just like the OT and 2k3 DVDS

[Slade]

Wait.....why would any DVD have just one episode?

I could see them doing 1 & 2 as an entire episode. Even still that's technically 2 eps right there.

[Gyt Kaliba]

I'm hoping this is more of a set than a first volume thing with only 3 or 4 episodes. If it's that, I hate to say it, but I'll be waiting for a volume set. I can't afford to buy individual volumes for stuff anymore, and my shelf certainly can't handle the space that'd take up.

At the very least though, it IS coming to DVD though, and that has me excited.

[Kevin G]

Thank you for post rufus :tsmile:

I hope Rise of the Turtles gets a Blu-ray release also.

[Ravenxl7]

I'll wait for the actual DVD specs before getting excited about this. Honestly, if it isn't the first thirteen episodes, I'll be disappointed...so chances are, I'll be disappointed. Though it would be nice to see them actually put out a DVD that makes sense. Mattel is now adding more than five swivel joints to their 3-3/4" action figures, so it wouldn't be the strangest thing to happen these days.

That said, while I'm still very much a DVD kind of guy...I actually wouldn't mind seeing this show available on blu-ray...but only if full season sets were made available...If I'm finally going to be buying blu-ray's, I want to be able to get a complete season in one set.

[CyberCubed]

I've got a bad feeling we're only getting 3 episodes per DVD like the old 4kids DVDs.

As much as I would LOVE a 13-episode half season set...I kinda doubt it for some reason.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Neat, that's much sooner than I expected. Will definitely buy.

Indeed me to

[Roseangelo]

Both the OT and 2003 DVD episodes were in no particular order (most of them anyway)

EDIT: I meant that they wouldn't be in order ON the DVD itself, like if the DVD has, say, the first 5 episodes on it, they might be out of order when all of them are played, just like the OT and 2k3 DVDS

This isn't going to be the case. I am willing to bet money on this.

[Gyt Kaliba]

I'm sure they'll be in 'broadcast' order, if nothing else. Now, whether or not that order is the actual intended STORY order (as theorized in another thread), that will remain to be seen.

[CyberCubed]

This isn't going to be the case. I am willing to bet money on this.

Do you think it'll be 13 episodes though or only 3-5 per disc?

[Venom]

Do you think it'll be 13 episodes though or only 3-5 per disc?

How has Nick released their series in the past?

Real question, no sarcasm or smartass-ery.

[Roseangelo]

Do you think it'll be 13 episodes though or only 3-5 per disc?

Based on the release date It's probably the first half of the season. I don't know why people are fabricating dramatics about it.

[rav4ge]

If similar cartoon trends are to be followed, I'll definitely be passing on this. I bought the first My Little Pony: FiM DVD a while ago only to have them announce the full season set a few months later. Kinda bummed me out, but being the fan I am, I pre-ordered it too (duh!).

Still, exciting news - especially this soon.

[CyberCubed]

If similar cartoon trends are to be followed, I'll definitely be passing on this. I bought the first My Little Pony: FiM DVD a while ago only to have them announce the full season set a few months later. Kinda bummed me out, but being the fan I am, I pre-ordered it too (duh!).

Still, exciting news - especially this soon.

I'll probably get this right away if its indeed 13 episodes...even if I'll eventually double-dip for a blu-ray release.

Of course if the blu-ray comes out at the same time as the DVD version it'd be great. As mentioned this show will look amazing in HD.

[Cure]

As mentioned this show will look amazing in HD.

Not "will", you looney. Does.

[Gyt Kaliba]

Eh, I for one don't really care one way or another about HD or not. Just so long as it's good DVD quality and doesn't look like a bad computer rip or VHS or something, I'm happy.

Based on the release date It's probably the first half of the season. I don't know why people are fabricating dramatics about it.

Didn't think about that, with it being that far away, all thirteen episodes will have aired so it'd be easy for the first half of the season to be on this set. I can't speak for others, but I didn't mean to fabricate drama really - just a little worried about how they might try to milk the releases.

As far as drama goes though - Hey, Nickelodeon. That whole forced letterbox or whatever format that you did on Forever? None of that please.

[CyberCubed]

Assuming there are no rerun breaks episode 13 will have aired by the end of December.

[Jester]

I'mma hang back until a break-down is released. I mean it's possible that the 1st 1/2 of season 1 will be released together, but doesn't Nick also release multi-episode (3-5 episodes) discs of Spongebob and the like? Money's tight. I'll hold off on Vol. 1 if there's a potential Season 1.1 set later down the road.

[CyberCubed]

It depends if these are serious DVD sets for fans or just a bare-bones releases for children to beg their parents to get when they see it on the shelf.

I'd love to see interviews with the shows creators, the voice actors, etc...but it'll probably be a bare-bones release of just the episodes.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I'm waiting for a full season Blu.

[Green Machine]

I'm waiting for a full season Blu.

Yeah, me too. I could buy the first 13 episodes and then I'd regret it as soon as the first season is released on blu-ray.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Ill wait for a complete season 1 DVD.

[Zany Orange Dude]

Wahoo! This is great news!:tgrin:

[BubblyShell22]

I'll wait and see what this DVD has before buying it, but if it has other stuff other than the episodes, I'm in.

[pannoni1]

If it contains 13 episodes, I'll purchase this when I can find a discount on a nice copy on eBay. Great to see news of a DVD; special features could come later if they don't, but don't be surprised if there are some given that 4kids included some on their original DVD releases. It can still be 13 episodes since Fast Forward had "Future Shellshock" and "The Day of Awakening". This isn't the VHS era where only a couple episodes fit on a tape. But if they release fewer episodes per disc, its probably to entice customers that there's more of a selection available, and having more volumes with fewer episodes may spur higher sales among more casual fans. Us hardcore fans could easily have a complete season set later on if that happened.

[ToTheNines]

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Rise/dp/B00AEVXGFG/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1354202774&sr=1-1&keywords=tmnt

Boxart's probably tentative. However, the MSRP of $15 pretty much ensures that this will be the first 13 episodes. Snag it now for 10!

[Gyt Kaliba]

I like that cover art, assuming they do stick with that, it works. And you're right, a $15 seems a bit expensive if this was only a couple of episodes. It seems a little cheap for a full $13 episodes though...but they may be trying to keep this cheaper to see how many kids actually buy it for themselves.

Glad to see more info is coming out already though, we should know more about this pretty quick looks like.

[chrisdude]

Didn't the last cartoon come in those crummy little volumes with just a couple eps? Just like OT in the VHS days.

It's titled, "Rise of the Turtles." It's named after the first ep. My guess is you'll get the two-parter and a couple eps thrown in for good measure. One disc.

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The show is broadcast in HD, it deserves top be released on Blu-ray. If you disagree, you probably don't watch the show in HD. But it's a cartoon, so I certainly won't get my hopes up.

[CyberCubed]

The first 4kids DVDs only had 3 episodes per disc, 4 if we got lucky.

The 4kids DVDs didn't start goin to hell though until the middle of Season 2 when they started putting eps in out of order.

[Jephael]

I'm hoping Nickelodeon will have more common sense than 4Kids and release season boxsets sooner than later.

[CyberCubed]

13 episode sets are the norm for a show that's still airing. A boxset would probably be the same price as the two 13 ep sets anyway.

[chrisdude]

I'm just saying it's a cartoon. The norm would be to just release a season. But it's not a normal show. Cartoons don't get treated the same way.
Like someone said, earlier, kids will want it. And they won't know or care what episodes or how many are on them. Look in the store and you'll find a hundred little BS cartoon DVDs, that are $10-15, with about an hour's content, because they sell, regardless. :ohwell:

[hudemx]

The Series will most likely be released in Volumes with 4 to 5 episodes. Already heard from Paramount Europe that they are most likely to release the show this way because "it's a kids show". But maybe there will be season sets afterwards like they did with The Last Airbender but right now there are no plans...

[ZariusTwo]

I'm hoping Nickelodeon will have more common sense than 4Kids and release season boxsets sooner than later.

Hopefully it's not a situation like Power Rangers where they release the second half of a season as a box-set and yet wait ages to release the rest of the first in individual volumes.

[CyberCubed]

The Series will most likely be released in Volumes with 4 to 5 episodes. Already heard from Paramount Europe that they are most likely to release the show this way because "it's a kids show". But maybe there will be season sets afterwards like they did with The Last Airbender but right now there are no plans...

What does Europe have to do with Region 1 U.S. DVDs?

[HerpDerp]

What does Europe have to do with Region 1 U.S. DVDs?

Because they often release identical or similar DVDs in Region 2.

[Allio]

Wait.....why would any DVD have just one episode?

not impossible... but not for dvd that are sold by themselves

demo dvd of tv shows (I have one from a shonen jump magazine with a episode of Hikaru no Go)

and some toy franchises would sell a toy and it would come with a bonus single episode disk (skechers did this with their hero show thing for their shoes)

[prophecy718]

hoping for a blu ray release eventually:)

[Sabacooza]

According to Amazon, looks like it's full screen. Yuck! Still, I guess it's a little too early to get upset.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Does it not work out cheaper in the long run to buy the complete season 1 boxset?

[Bauer536]

I'm just happy it's coming on DVD. Why do we have to complain about this? Can't we just be grateful we're getting this show on DVD? So what if it is fullscreen? It's television, not movies. I don't care what format it will be in as long as I have the episodes I've been enjoying these couple of months. Still, there's bound to be a widescreen version. The Penguins of Madagascar DVD's are widescreen.

[AK_Mikey_Fan]

I'm looking forward to this. Like everyone said previously, we better not get ripped off on this. I'm really enjoying this new series a lot

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Still, there's bound to be a widescreen version. The Penguins of Madagascar DVD's are widescreen.

I'm glad you're content, but videophiles like me are a little put off when a widescreen thing is released in fullsceen. Makes no sense now that the majority of folks have widescreen TVs.

[Sabacooza]

I'm glad you're content, but videophiles like me are a little put off when a widescreen thing is released in fullsceen. Makes no sense now that the majority of folks have widescreen TVs.
I agree 100%. In this day and age, there's no excuse for it. If they went through the trouble to produce the episodes in wide screen, why not present them in their original format? I mean, that would be like going through life being forced to wear blinders, not being able to see what's left and right of you. To each their own. We still have until February 26th. Maybe this release will be the best thing since apple pie.

[CyberCubed]

So it's full screen? Ugh I'll pass.

[Bauer536]

Still, I think I want to get it before the complete series comes out. I don't know. I just want it on DVD. Still, is there a reason that the Penguins' DVD's are widescreen?

[Jester]

Didn't the last cartoon come in those crummy little volumes with just a couple eps? Just like OT in the VHS days.

It's titled, "Rise of the Turtles." It's named after the first ep. My guess is you'll get the two-parter and a couple eps thrown in for good measure. One disc.
BUT...weren't the 2 1/2 season >> releases titled and not TMNT:>> Volume 1 and 2?

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Still, is there a reason that the Penguins' DVD's are widescreen?

The guys who passed the episode masters to the Penguins DVD makers actually knew what they were doing.

[Bauer536]

The guys who passed the episode masters to the Penguins DVD makers actually knew what they were doing.

I'm thinking it's because of Dreamworks. Let's just wait and see what happens. I think it's just provisional anyway. It's got to be widescreen.

UPDATE: Well, it turns out, all the TMNT TV DVD's that have been released are fullscreen. I guess Penguins has Widescreen because it's part of Dreamworks. I'll still take the chance.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Well, it turns out, all the TMNT TV DVD's that have been released are fullscreen.

That's because they were CREATED in fullscreen (save Turtles Forever, which I also think was master in HD, but whatever).

[Bauer536]

That's because they were CREATED in fullscreen (save Turtles Forever, which I also think was master in HD, but whatever).

Well . . . I'm going to live with it. At least I'll be able to watch the show. Hey. Where do you think it's better to buy all the episodes, iTunes or Amazon?

[CyberCubed]

Well I guess I'll pass on this, shame I got excited.

Fullscreen and possibly only 3-5 eps on disc? So not only do we get an inferior aspect ratio with footage cut off, but again its only a few measly episodes per disc based on the UK info.

Is it really THAT hard for a company to put out competent TMNT DVDs? I swear, we've never had a truly good release out of any of the cartoons so far.

[Gyt Kaliba]

I can deal with fullscreen if I have to (though I'd prefer it to be widescreen since that's how it is on TV, but it wouldn't be the first time I had to make do with a different format - in the reverse actually, from fullscreen to widescreen), that part won't be a dealbreaker for me. But if it's only a few episodes, I'll likely have to hold out until a bigger set is done.

[Bauer536]

Well, tell me. Do you think I should've gotten the season pass before hand? I thought about it, but it seemed expensive.

[chrisdude]

BUT...weren't the 2 1/2 season >> releases titled and not TMNT:>> Volume 1 and 2?

Maybe? I dunno. I never bought them...

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Well . . . I'm going to live with it. At least I'll be able to watch the show. Hey. Where do you think it's better to buy all the episodes, iTunes or Amazon?

I'd say iTunes if you plan to buy in HD. Although their filesizes are sorta big, the quality is much better than Amazon.

[Jester]

Maybe? I dunno. I never bought them...
Yep... Future Shellshock (named for the "pilot") and Day of Awakening (named for the episode.)
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[Ravenxl7]

Going off of the fifteen buck SRP, I would have assumed the set would be the first thirteen episodes, but if the Amazon listing's run time is correct, it's no more than five episodes. Hopefully that's incorrect, and it turns out to be the first half of season one.

As for the bit about it being full screen. Considering how little info the Amazon listing has, I wouldn't take that as absolute fact just yet. The little info they have could be wrong for all we know. That and I've been seeing the episodes in full screen anyways, so it wouldn't lessen them for me. However I wouldn't object to the DVD having the widescreen versions of them.

[Luke795]

6 episodes.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Rise-of-the-Turtles/17814

[Chris]

Holding out for a full season Blu-Ray set (in widescreen) but I'm optimistic that they're at least putting some special features on the disc.

[Gyt Kaliba]

Ack, can't say I'm a fan of the supposed cover art on this new link. I liked the other one better, between the two.

And at only 6 episodes...gah. I really want to support this, but I dunno if I can swing $15 for such a low episode count. Maybe if my local Wal-mart gets it and marks it down lower, but...

[CyberCubed]

Only 6 episodes, ugh another TMNT DVD ruined. Absolute garbage. Does Nick have no respect for their own show?

[ToTheNines]

Drama queen.

[CyberCubed]

This doesn't matter now since the episode count of the series is so low, but as it continues its going to be the same problem as the 4kids DVDs.

With 26 episode seasons and only 6 per disc we're going to have to collect multiple DVDs again and it'll get ridiculous when we hit Seasons 2 and 3.

The 4kids DVDs are a perfect reminder of how much a disaster this will turn into in time. And we don't even know if it'll get a blu ray release either.

[Bauer536]

Only 6 episodes, ugh another TMNT DVD ruined. Absolute garbage. Does Nick have no respect for their own show?

I can understand how this upsets you, but I don't want you to look at Nickelodeon like they're dirtbags.

Honestly, 6 episodes is better than I expected. I thought it was going to be 5. It's possible we'll get the best ones on here. Maybe it will be "Rise of the Turtles" through "Metalhead." That's good enough right now.:tsmile: Or maybe even better: We get "Rise of the Turtles" and some of the selected fan favorites: "New Friend, Old Enemy," "I Think His Name is Baxter Stockman," "Metalhead," and "Never Say Xever" (or the "The Gauntlet").:twink:

Plus, while this show is a hit, it's not a future classic hit like The Last Airbender became. Think about it. The Last Airbender's first DVD's were individual before complete season sets were released (and the show was already ending at that point). So this doesn't completely bother me.

Let's just be glad a DVD is released.:tgrin:

[Donatello19]

I think 15 bucks is a little too much for just 6 episodes...especially since I have ALL the episodes saved on my DVR anyway. I'll wait until they (hopefully) release a complete season 1 set. Also, that cover art is horrible. They couldn't have used something better?

[Bauer536]

Guys. The cover art is provisional. If you go onto the link, it says it's not the final design.

[Gyt Kaliba]

I know it's provisional, but between it and the other provisional artwork from Amazon, I prefer Amazon's picture. That's all.

And yeah, I'm happy we're getting it on DVD at all, but one does have to be frugal with their money too, you know? It's all about getting the most for your buck.

Also, no offense, but ack at your idea of a 'best of' single. I'd much rather get the episodes in order. It makes for better marathon watching.

[The Stryker]

Buying dvds is stupid anyway for shows like this.

Just go digital. It's in HD, the correct order and it won't take up shelf space. It's no surprise most companies just sh*t out cartoon dvds. NOBODY buys them, season set or no.

[Gyt Kaliba]

I for one would much rather have a physical product, and the day a product is available in only a digital format, that's when they literally will never get my buy. I really hope I don't live to see the day that physical formats are completely dead.

But yeah, I'm one of those people that much prefers to have a show on my shelf, than on my computer. Then I have a nice case, I can lend it to friends, I can watch it on my TV - way more convenient for me.

[The Stryker]

I for one would much rather have a physical product, and the day a product is available in only a digital format, that's when they literally will never get my buy. I really hope I don't live to see the day that physical formats are completely dead.

But yeah, I'm one of those people that much prefers to have a show on my shelf, than on my computer. Then I have a nice case, I can lend it to friends, I can watch it on my TV - way more convenient for me.

All major digital providers can easily be watched a TV in a multitude of ways.

Maybe I'm just one of those people that doesn't want useless clutter all over my house. Good luck waiting for that blu ray release. Adventure Time didn't get one and that show is WAY more popular.

[Cure]

I can watch it on my TV - way more convenient for me.

Never heard of media centers, eh? There are more ways than one to watch digital content on a TV: HDMI out, syncing a 360 with your sh*t, etc...

[Gyt Kaliba]

All major digital providers can easily be watched a TV in a multitude of ways.

Maybe I'm just one of those people that doesn't want useless clutter all over my house. Good luck waiting for that blu ray release. Adventure Time didn't get one and that show is WAY more popular.

That would require me having the right tech to hook up stuff like that to my TV, or even having a proper internet speed for it. I don't even want to think about how long it would take to download an episode.

I live in Arkansas, man. I'm lucky we have electricity and wheels.:lol: And as far as Bluray goes, I don't want that, I'm just hoping for a more comprehensive DVD release with more than 6 episodes. But like I said, if Wal-mart has this, with their price reducing I might just get this anyway.

Never heard of media centers, eh? There are more ways than one to watch digital content on a TV: HDMI out, syncing a 360 with your sh*t, etc...

As I said, that requires having all that right tech (like a 360 or a PS3). I know the ability is out there, but if you can't afford all that stuff...well, there you go.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Good luck waiting for that blu ray release. Adventure Time didn't get one and that show is WAY more popular.

I know, but it's fun to pretend. :P

[The Stryker]

It's becoming easier and easier. Some new TVs just have the functionality built in.

To outright say that you never ever want everything to go digital is like the guy clutching onto his VHS tapes screaming that DVDs would never catch on.

[Jester]

Nothin' wrong with a good ole VHS tape....

[Cure]

Everything is wrong with VHS.

[Gyt Kaliba]

I'd like to think I'm not that bad about it, but I can't deny there's shades of that in my opinion on it, yeah.

Like I said, I actually like having a physical collection of stuff on my shelf. I can look at it all and think of what a nice little collection it is (and how much money I have spent on it...that's the depressing part).

Now, I do like having my music in a digital format rather than a physical one, because it's easier to put it right onto my MP3 player from there, instead of burning it to the computer and then transferring it.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Everything is wrong with VHS.

VHS isn't terrible - the only real problem is that the players can screw up so easily and completely destroy the tapes.

And rewinding can be annoying for the impatient.

Like I said, I actually like having a physical collection of stuff on my shelf. I can look at it all and think of what a nice little collection it is (and how much money I have spent on it...that's the depressing part).


I like having a physical collection too. Any movies I'd buy from iTunes I'll probably end up burning to DVD.

[Cure]

VHS isn't terrible - the only real problem is that the players can screw up so easily and completely destroy the tapes.

And rewinding can be annoying for the impatient.


And it looks like sh*t.

And it sounds like sh*t.

And it's huge and clunky.

[Ravenxl7]

6 episodes.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Rise-of-the-Turtles/17814
Well that just blows...most definitely going to pass on this, and wait for a hopefully inevitable full season set. This should have been at least thirteen episodes. Proves that the dunderheads they put in-charge of putting together these sets have no idea what they're doing. Hopefully this changes in the future...

Also, I very much agree with Gyt Kaliba, having a physical copy of something like this (whether it be a movie, tv show, or even a book), is something I vastly prefer to having just a digital file of said product. Call me old-fashioned or stuck in the past if you want, I'm just not a fan of this push for everything to be digital. I have several VHS tapes that not only work, but still look and sound great (Secret of the Ooze for example).

I'm only 24 and already feel a bit like an old guy yelling at kids to get off his lawn...

[Gyt Kaliba]

I didn't have a problem with VHS back when that was the format we had, but I dunno if I could go back to it now...

At least, not as a format to get new stuff on. I have a lot of old tapes that are just vaguely labeled 'Cartoons' or the like, that I would LOVE to pop into a VCR someday and see what lost gems are on those babies.

[CyberCubed]

Its hard to believe we're nearly in the year 2013 and we're getting DVDs with only 6 measly episodes. Seriously, we're going to be in 2013.

This sounds like a DVD that should have come out back in 2002 or 2003 or something.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Six?

SIX?

Well, I'm DEFINITELY not getting this. And I'm sure others won't either.

[CyberCubed]

Six?

SIX?

Well, I'm DEFINITELY not getting this. And I'm sure others won't either.

Agreed, its almost as bad as the early 4kids DVDs. And those at least had the excuse of coming out back in 2003...

[Green Machine]

6? Yeah, I'll wait and watch the ones on my DVR.

[Jester]

It's the end of the world as we know it....

[Green Machine]

It's the end of the world as we know it....

...I feel fine

[Zany Orange Dude]

It's the end of the world as we know it....

...I feel fine

:tlol:I love you guys.

[Bauer536]

So, I know the article said this:

You'll also get 6 behind-the-scenes Animatics (one for each episode), and a Karaoke Music Video for "Learning the Theme Song."
Taken from: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Rise-of-the-Turtles/17814#ixzz2DlPNgSpN


Guys. Those six on the DVD are going to be the ones for the first 6 episodes. How do I know this? Look on iTunes. Each of them are called "The Mutation of a Scene." So it must be the first 6 episodes in order.:tgrin: While it is kind of disappointing that a box set is not going to be released (yet), I'll be glad to get this DVD on the day it is released. In fact, by the time it's released, the price will be down at Target, Wal-Mart, or Best Buy. Which one is lowest is where I'll purchase. I'm sorry. I can't buy them online. They're a lot more expensive on iTunes. HD or no HD. Make way for the rise of the turtles!:tcool:

[chrisdude]

That's two more episodes than I figured. I still won't buy it because it's not HD.

I love solid state. I love having things on shelves. I still buy my music on CDs. They rip to iTunes in seconds - and POW! iCloud. It's right there on my iPhone. Hardly inconvenient, plus I get the nice case. I have shelves of movies. I love it.

But I'll be DOGGONE if I'm gonna PAY MONEY for a show in a lower quality than I watched it on television. That is unacceptable. This is not 2007. I'd sooner buy the show on iTunes.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

That's nice; I was also worried they'd be out of order.

The animatics could be interesting, but the "Learn the Theme Song" featurette can be found on iTunes (for free) and YouTube.

[The Stryker]

See. I can't stand having racks of bullsh*t that I'm never gonna touch again. That's space that could go to something way better. Like the feeling of having a house that isn't about to cave in and trap me.

It's fine to love your VHS tapes and physical media but I'm just saying that the pendulum has begun to swing and physical media is becoming less and less cost effective. It's alittle more obvious when you go to a Best Buy nowadays and the dvd section is like 3 aisles instead of 6 like it was a few years ago. Sooner or later it's going to become the standard. Why fight it?

[Bauer536]

Quick question: if it is going to 125 minutes, does it mean it's going to be cut?

[Kevin G]

I know the completest will buy this in a heartbeat, but I'll wait until we get a proper season on DvD (or hopefully Blu-ray). I doubt very much it will be on Blu-ray since they canceled the SpongeBob Christmas, which was suppose to be a Blu-ray and DvD combo set.

[chrisdude]

See. I can't stand having racks of bullsh*t that I'm never gonna touch again. That's space that could go to something way better. Like the feeling of having a house that isn't about to cave in and trap me.

It's fine to love your VHS tapes and physical media but I'm just saying that the pendulum has begun to swing and physical media is becoming less and less cost effective. It's alittle more obvious when you go to a Best Buy nowadays and the dvd section is like 3 aisles instead of 6 like it was a few years ago. Sooner or later it's going to become the standard. Why fight it?I'm not denying that it's on the way out. And I've had to buy digital exclusives. I just prefer to have the solid medium. And I'm certainly not defending VHS. I happily upgrade to the next medium when the quality exceeds the old medium. Digital download movies do not beat Blu-ray in audio or picture quality. Digital download music does not exceed the audio quality of a CD, and as I said before, there is very little inconvenience in ripping a CD.

There is this new "Mastered for iTunes" thing, but I'm not yet convinced that it's more than a ploy to extend sales rights.

The prices are about the same. The quality is the same (and when it is different, it's the digital that lacks). So it's just a matter personal preference.

[Jester]

I just hope with the rise of digital media, we get more places to get it besides iTunes, because if they're the only game in town, there's no need to be competitive with pricing or quality.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I just hope with the rise of digital media, we get more places to get it besides iTunes, because if they're the only game in town, there's no need to be competitive with pricing or quality.
Netflix needs to step it up

[The Stryker]

I just hope with the rise of digital media, we get more places to get it besides iTunes, because if they're the only game in town, there's no need to be competitive with pricing or quality.

Amazon, Vudu and Microsoft are all in the game yo. I own most of the new TMNT through Amazon.

[LeoNerdo]

I for one love being able to own physical media so I can rip my own digital copies w/out any of the DRM b.s. If amazon video's downloads were DRM-free the way their digital music is, I would probably never buy a physical copy of anything again.

[Roseangelo]

I for one love being able to own physical media so I can rip my own digital copies w/out any of the DRM b.s. If amazon video's downloads were DRM-free the way their digital music is, I would probably never buy a physical copy of anything again.

This. The only thing keeping me from going all-digital is DRM crap. I refuse to buy any digital media that I can't watch freely how I want to, where I want to, when I want to.

[CyberCubed]

I hope this is a "kids DVD set" and Nick plans an "adult complete collection" on blu-ray for older fans.

Now I understand selling DVDs to kids with fewer episodes, despite the high price.

But for them not to release boxsets, or even half season sets, is absolutely ridiculous,

[TheCanadiandrome]

I hope this is a "kids DVD set" and Nick plans an "adult complete collection" on blu-ray for older fans.

Now I understand selling DVDs to kids with fewer episodes, despite the high price.

But for them not to release boxsets, or even half season sets, is absolutely ridiculous,
It's how they make money

[BubblyShell22]

So only six episodes? I think I may pass on this and wait until all of the eps are on DVD in a full season set. It makes more sense. The special features sound okay, but I'd rather have behind the scenes footage of the making of the show or audio commentary on the episodes. That would be cool.

[MrTMNT2012]

I'm gonna buy it....I mean I got all the single 2003 DVDs for $15 so what's wrong with this new Set? Its even got special features so that's cool!

[Mondo_Gecko]

I hope this is a "kids DVD set" and Nick plans an "adult complete collection" on blu-ray for older fans.

Now I understand selling DVDs to kids with fewer episodes, despite the high price.

But for them not to release boxsets, or even half season sets, is absolutely ridiculous,

Most likely because this is for kids. I have no problem with Nick or any company releasing sample dvds of shows, which this is. This isn't for the fandom or completest, it's for the little kid who may not know what this is or just want one episode.

Nick is pushing this show, I think anyone freaking out that we're not getting season sets is over reacting. The Korra DVDs just announced a week ago and the first season has been over for months.

Patience everyone. It will come. Mark my words.

[zodiac brave]

i dunno why we wouldn't full sets w/special features down the line.

this franchise was kinda floundering and nick new it had a built-in fandom and endless potential. to just sorta decide to crap out mediocre stuff in the end kinda defeats the purpose of spending so much for it in the first place. they know us hardcores'll be wanting a bells-n-whistle set and that we'll pay for it, so i dont think they'd forego that guaranteed cash-in at all.

as for the quality, i'd hope a blu-ray release would be better than the broadcast...but im kinda clueless as to all that stuff. as long as it looks shiny on my hdtv, (and comes in widescreen), i'll be happy.

but for this...while its not the end of the world, yeah...it is a lil dinky to be fullscreen. but the number of eps doesn't surprise me in any way. :ohwell:

[TheSkeletonMan939]

as for the quality, i'd hope a blu-ray release would be better than the broadcast...but im kinda clueless as to all that stuff. as long as it looks shiny on my hdtv, (and comes in widescreen), i'll be happy.

Depends on whether your TV is 720p or 1080p.

[Bauer536]

Guys. It says the DVD will be 125 minutes. Won't this mean that episodes will be cut?

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Guys. It says the DVD will be 125 minutes. Won't this mean that episodes will be cut?

They damn well better not be, cuz that'd carry on to any other DVD releases Nick makes.

Hopefully 125 minutes is an estimate.

[Bauer536]

They damn well better not be, cuz that'd carry on to any other DVD releases Nick makes.

Hopefully 125 minutes is an estimate.

What do you mean, "that'd carry on to any other DVD releases Nick makes?":tconfuse:

[Donatello19]

What do you mean, "that'd carry on to any other DVD releases Nick makes?":tconfuse:

He means that they will continue releasing DVDs with only a few episodes on them.

[Bauer536]

Sometimes I wonder. With DVD's being released like this and toy companies avoiding certain paint jobs, is the economy really this bad?:tconfuse:

[TheSkeletonMan939]

What do you mean, "that'd carry on to any other DVD releases Nick makes?":tconfuse:

It means that if they cut episodes this time, they'll continue to do so for all of their other TMNT releases.

[Bauer536]

It means that if they cut episodes this time, they'll continue to do so for all of their other TMNT releases.

What about my previous comment?

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Sometimes I wonder. With DVD's being released like this and toy companies avoiding certain paint jobs, is the economy really this bad?:tconfuse:

No. It's just companies being lazy. I am always shocked at how low my expectations have to be set for a decent box set from large companies.

[Bauer536]

No. It's just companies being lazy. I am always shocked at how low my expectations have to be set for a decent box set from large companies.

Why do they do this? Why does no one fire these people? Laziness does not get us anywhere in business. Why?

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Laziness does not get us anywhere in business. Why?

Warner Bros.' laziness and general disregard for fans is beyond unacceptable, but they make so much money every day.

Some people will buy anything if it has a TMNT logo stamped on it, or a Star Wars logo or a Harry Potter logo. Besides, kids and casual viewers don't care if there's a better collection on the way. If it's there, they'll buy it. Only big fans of a property will hold off a few years for a better, bigger, collection.

And the majority of TMNT viewers are kids and casual viewers, with a minority of big fans. So there's where all your DVD purchases are coming from.

[alliance]

UGH...

NOT EVEN GONNA GO NEAR THIS PIECE OF JUNK!!!!!!

WHAT A SCAM!!!!

Its so funny how these guys in charge are bunch of Old Dinosaurs who ARE BEYOND OUT OF TOUCH ITS SAD

[zodiac brave]

Depends on whether your TV is 720p or 1080p.

its 720p.

i make sure whenever i dl...things...i dl the 720p versions. what do blu-rays usually get released in?

[TheSkeletonMan939]

its 720p.

i make sure whenever i dl...things...i dl the 720p versions. what do blu-rays usually get released in?

1080p. So your TV will not show the highest quality possible.

[Sabacooza]

Guys. It says the DVD will be 125 minutes. Won't this mean that episodes will be cut?
When I downloaded the HD version of "The Gauntlet" from itunes I noticed a few seconds were cut. It occurred when pigeon Pete was stalking April while she was in the alley with the TMNT. This was her 2nd encounter. He was supposed to pop up on a rooftop in the background and fly down towards her and get shocked by Donnie. Instead, it just cuts to her screaming and Pete gets shocked. Why they can't release an unedited version is beyond me. There's no excuse for edited crap especially when they didn't have a problem airing an unedited version on TV.

[ToTheNines]

Well that's a bummer. That was literally the only cool thing Pigeon Pete did.

[CyberCubed]

So a DVD release in 2013 is going to be only 6 episodes and edited at that? Good god.

There is no excuse for this garbage. Are the incompetents in charge of this DVd release talentless hacks from 2001? What on earth?

[Sabacooza]

Makes me wonder what else was cut.

[zodiac brave]

1080p. So your TV will not show the highest quality possible.

i assume thats for all blu-rays. if that the case then im cool, cuz any blu-rays i watch look great on my tv...maybe it's just cuz i cant tell the difference, but its shiny enough.

[Bauer536]

Question: How come these people never get fired?

[CyberCubed]

Because they're told to edit the DVDs by management. It's done for kids so they think they won't notice.

[Bauer536]

Honestly, these are the moments where I just don't get business decisions.:trolleye: I still want to get it. Maybe if I keep track of anyone who will buy the DVD, I'll find out if it's really worth it. This DVD tempts me, but I don't want all of it to be cut.

[FearlessLeader]

Do we have any actual confirmation the episodes are going to be edited? Does Nick do this on a lot of there other DVD releases??

[Zulithe]

I bought the season pass on iTunes before the show even started... I've found it to be a terrific value. I will buy the Blu-Ray Season 1 when that finally comes out... but I'm definitely not buying this "rise of the Turtles" DVD if it only includes such a small fraction of the season on it.

The entire season will probably be on Netflix instant streaming in the first half of next year anyway...

[Sabacooza]

Do we have any actual confirmation the episodes are going to be edited? Does Nick do this on a lot of there other DVD releases??
No official confirmation but the episode I downloaded from iTunes which was "The Gauntlet" had a section cut from it.

[Bauer536]

Forgive me if I ask, but what exactly is cut from "The Gauntlet?"

[Cure]

Forgive me if I ask, but what exactly is cut from "The Gauntlet?"

THE PART WITH PIGEON PETE. He explained the whole thing in the last page, man.

[Bauer536]

THE PART WITH PIGEON PETE. He explained the whole thing in the last page, man.

:toops:Oh! Silly me! Yeah, I remember now. Sorry. I just came home. I forgot you did mention about that. That's a bummer. Why would Nick do that?

[Sabacooza]

Who knows. Maybe they screwed up. It would be nice if we could get in contact with someone to see if it can be fixed.

[Bauer536]

Who knows. Maybe they screwed up. It would be nice if we could get in contact with someone to see if it can be fixed.

Maybe it's because of parents complaining. Or, Nick realized this looked like animal cruelty. I have no idea. Still, it's not the end of the world. At least we get the whole Shredder battle, right?:tsmile:

[Sabacooza]

Maybe it's because of parents complaining. Or, Nick realized this looked like animal cruelty. I have no idea. Still, it's not the end of the world. At least we get the whole Shredder battle, right?:tsmile:

I doubt that has anything to do with it because the part where Pete gets shocked is there. It's just a few seconds before April screams that's cut out. It doesn't kill the episode for me. It's still awesome but if you've only ever watched the iTunes version and not the broadcast version, you'd never even know what's missing.

[Bauer536]

Funny. That's the clip they show on Nick.com.

:teek:YEAH! I remember seeing Don getting ready to shock him. That's no big deal. So, it's just a little splice.

[chrisdude]

Maybe the episode was edited after it was submitted to iTunes, but before it aired. Maybe it's not something that was cut from the iTunes release, but something that was added (or added back) to the TV version?

I have no reason to think that's more likely than anything else, but it's a possibility.

[Sabacooza]

That's possible. A little strange but possible. Either way, I hope it's fixed for the DVD and or Bluray release. Might still be a good idea to get in contact with someone to find out if they're aware of it.

[liugeaux]

Ok, there's 8 pages of this thread so I'm gonna go digging to see if anyone has brought this up, but did anyone realize that Amazon is listing this a Full Frame release?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AEVXGFG/

Think its a typo?

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Ok, there's 8 pages of this thread so I'm gonna go digging to see if anyone has brought this up, but did anyone realize that Amazon is listing this a Full Frame release?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AEVXGFG/

Think its a typo?

Apparently not. :(

[CyberCubed]

Apparently the talentless hacks in charge of DVD production think its a good idea to chop something up that was in widescreen.

[atreyu2112]

Not interested in anything other that a complete Season 1 Blu-Ray.

[milesflex]

Not interested in anything other that a complete Season 1 Blu-Ray.

Same here. If it drops below $10, I might order this release, though. I don't want Nick to think there isn't demand for it, but I don't want 6 different releases to get a complete season 1.

[The Stryker]

Enjoy the wait.

[ToTheNines]

Same here. If it drops below $10, I might order this release, though. I don't want Nick to think there isn't demand for it, but I don't want 6 different releases to get a complete season 1.

It's only gonna be 4 releases.

[CyberCubed]

For the record Nick just announced Korra DVDs, so maybe we'll get a sometime in late 2013.

[prophecy718]

Not interested in anything other that a complete Season 1 Blu-Ray.

same here also

[zkarlette]

As much as I would prefer this too , I just hope we don't have to deal with the same Dvd situation from the 4 kids series.

[dkram230]

No Blu-Ray release annoys me. I probably won't bother picking up the DVD's. Especially if they're full frame. I have them all in saved in HD on my DVR, but would like to get them without commercials. Got an Apple TV for Christmas so I'll probably just get the season pass from iTunes to get them them HD and commercial free in the digital realm.

Blu-Ray has been dubbed the "last physical format" with the move towards digital. And it seems that unless it's top of the Neilson ratings, newly released TV shows (old or new) are the first to fall prey to what will probably become the new standard where the physical format releases will only be in DVD to accomidate those with just legacy hardware in their homes. The rest of us will be forced to obtain this type of media digitally for playback through a digital player of some kind (HTPC, Apple TV, Game System, Smart TV, etc.) if we wish to purchase content in HD.

[zodiac brave]

i dont like buying things online, but i like digital media. i wonder if it'd be possible to get things on a flash drive in a store. that'd be a form of physical media that i feel could benefit both sides of the digital vs tangible argument.

[prophecy718]

No Blu-Ray release annoys me. I probably won't bother picking up the DVD's. Especially if they're full frame. I have them all in saved in HD on my DVR, but would like to get them without commercials. Got an Apple TV for Christmas so I'll probably just get the season pass from iTunes to get them them HD and commercial free in the digital realm.

Blu-Ray has been dubbed the "last physical format" with the move towards digital. And it seems that unless it's top of the Neilson ratings, newly released TV shows (old or new) are the first to fall prey to what will probably become the new standard where the physical format releases will only be in DVD to accomidate those with just legacy hardware in their homes. The rest of us will be forced to obtain this type of media digitally for playback through a digital player of some kind (HTPC, Apple TV, Game System, Smart TV, etc.) if we wish to purchase content in HD.

i was just thinking the same thing. But I'm those type of people that likes to have the actual physical media in my possession. Oh well, times are changing...I don't really mind that much

[Desslok]

I've got the eps from Itunes on a flash drive, it's very handy to just plug it into the blu-ray player and enjoy. :twink:

[Cipher]

Going to hold out for a full-season Blu-Ray or DVD release, since (re: the whole digital media argument earlier in the thread) I hate watching TV on a computer and the only online-capable things hooked up to my TV are a Blu-Ray player that requires an ethernet connection and a Wii.

If we finish the season and it doesn't look like we'll be getting a competent physical releas, I'll just download the season on iTues and put it on a flash drive to plug into the Blu-Ray player like the poster above me. I have a feeling this might become something I have to do more often in the future anyway, so ...

Also, also, re: the whole digital media thing, I'm totally down for it. I hate discs taking up space and their fragility (in fact, the life-long aspect of a digital release is one of the most appealing aspects). But I'm not into switching over completely until playing files on your TV is absolutely as easy as popping in a disc (it's sill not), and the presentation is as nice. (Do digital releases typically come with the standard home-release extra featues? Commentary, etc.? I'm honestly ignorant on this.)

[Venom]

For anyone who may have missed it when I posted, but you can download Season 1 in HD through Xbox Live.

[gobo]

(Do digital releases typically come with the standard home-release extra featues? Commentary, etc.? I'm honestly ignorant on this.)
I've never specifically looked for such a thing, but I've never noticed digital downloads of commentaries or deleted scenes before... for anything.

[NinjaMan]

PSN store has the show in HD as well.

[CyberCubed]

If they're in HD on itunes, the PSNstore, and Xbox Live...I don't see why a blu-ray set shouldn't come eventually.

I think this DVD release is just a budget release for parents to buy their children but then they're release a Season 1 blu-ray set after the season ends sometime in May or June.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Wow on both XBL and PSN, cool

[gobo]

If they're in HD on itunes, the PSNstore, and Xbox Live...I don't see why a blu-ray set shouldn't come eventually.
Eventually, yeah. Within the next decade or even half of that? Not so sure. :tconfuse: Nick is slowly getting into releasing any of their stuff on Bluray, so only time will tell.

[zodiac brave]

(Do digital releases typically come with the standard home-release extra featues? Commentary, etc.? I'm honestly ignorant on this.)

not usually, but hopefully that changes as digital media becomes more prevelant.

[prophecy718]

I've never specifically looked for such a thing, but I've never noticed digital downloads of commentaries or deleted scenes before... for anything.

on Itunes, I noticed they have some stuff

[The Stryker]

If they're in HD on itunes, the PSNstore, and Xbox Live...I don't see why a blu-ray set shouldn't come eventually.

I think this DVD release is just a budget release for parents to buy their children but then they're release a Season 1 blu-ray set after the season ends sometime in May or June.

The reason? Making a blu-ray set and distributing it would cost money. More money then they'd make back. Putting it on the digital services costs next to nothing really.

[CyberCubed]

Don't blu rays sell more than digital?

[Spitfire]

Yay a DVD how 2013 :roll:

[Jephael]

Yay a DVD how 2013 :roll:

I know what you mean. I was hoping for a VHS release. :trazz:

[The Stryker]

Don't blu rays sell more than digital?

It's about even. Even if they did, it wouldn't be worth the money to produce on blu-ray.

It simply would not sell enough copies to justify it. The only people that care about a blu release are adult fans and that's a pretty small minority.

[Spitfire]

Every children's film gets a BR release, in most cases a combo pack release, so I fail to see why they can't do one of those for their cartoons. DVD has to go away eventually I find it weird its clung on as long as it has.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I find it weird DVD has clung on as long as it has.

Here'e why:

1) Children don't care about film quality.
2) Most adults don't either.
3) Some people think up-converting a DVD is "good enough".
4) Some people just don't want to spend the extra ten bucks.

The reason DVD trumped VHS back when it came out was because DVDs were totally more convenient. No rewinding - there was scene selection now. Plus, VHS players screwed up the tape sometimes - DVD players don't do that. Very few people would have chosen to buy DVDs as opposed to VHS tapes for their improved picture quality - and that's why the DVD is alive and well. Blu-Rays are no different from DVDs except that they look better.

[CyberCubed]

Nick still takes the time to manufacture the DVD so there's still production costs.

[The Stryker]

Of course. But it's considerably less than putting out blu-ray sets that barely anyone will buy.

[Green Machine]

I know what you mean. I was hoping for a VHS release. :trazz:

Beta Max or GTFO!!!!

Seriously though, I bought the season pass from Amazon to play on my kindle fire hd. I have all the episodes downloadd to my laptop also.

[CyberCubed]

So far you can buy the first season on itunes, PSNstore, Xbox, and Amazon Video. I wonder if it'll go to Netflix or Hulu.

Really makes this DVD release look pointless, especially since it only has 6 episodes on it. Basically a cheap-o version for clueless parents to buy 5 year old Timmy.

[Sabacooza]

A few episodes are on Hulu.

[Zulithe]

So far you can buy the first season on itunes, PSNstore, Xbox, and Amazon Video. I wonder if it'll go to Netflix or Hulu.

Really makes this DVD release look pointless, especially since it only has 6 episodes on it. Basically a cheap-o version for clueless parents to buy 5 year old Timmy.

Nothing wrong with this dvd, it's just not going to be very desired among fans who are more informed.

But it's great for parents who want to get their kids something they can put in their PS3 or the family dvd player and play over and over. As a kid I head several TMNT VHS tapes that had only 2 eps on each tape, I believe they were part of a dominos or pizza hut promotion. I played the heck out of those tapes! Even after the eps got so old and I could quote every line I still played them.

So yeah they do serve a purpose. If I had kids I'd just buy the itunes pass (actually, I already did buy it... for myself :p) but the important thing is that there are lots of options, so people have ways to watch the show regardless of what devices and whatnot they own. Some lower income families probably have a cheap dvd player because of how common they are, or maybe they have a dvd player in their kids room because it's a relatively safe device (can't surf the internet on it, can't watch anything unsafe, only the discs the parents provide)

[prophecy718]

So far you can buy the first season on itunes, PSNstore, Xbox, and Amazon Video. I wonder if it'll go to Netflix or Hulu.

Really makes this DVD release look pointless, especially since it only has 6 episodes on it. Basically a cheap-o version for clueless parents to buy 5 year old Timmy.

its on hulu plus

[TheSkeletonMan939]

its on hulu plus

That's just like four episodes.

[CyberCubed]

Nick's official website also has 5 episodes up for free, but everytime a new batch of episodes come they delete the older eps off the site. Obviously if all the eps were up for free legally people wouldn't have an incentive to pay for them.

Of course that doesn't stop all those illegal seedy torrent/streaming websites from putting them up either. I'm surprised those websites don't get shut down more often, its like everyone knows they exist.

[Oculus Orbus]

Of course that doesn't stop all those illegal seedy torrent/streaming websites from putting them up either. I'm surprised those websites don't get shut down more often, its like everyone knows they exist.

I really hate to be that guy, but those sites are the only way the show can be watched in my region. I've tried everything to get them legally, but they're just not available. It's been over three months since the premier, and I really can't see the point in stopping international fans willing to pay from doing so.

[marcelangelo]

I support that octolus!...in germany the turtles have already started airing too, but I cannot watch the show (okay, I couldnt either, dont have nick) in german synch...the translation loses A LOT in humour and just in character fleshing out to me..so, I was fed the original version from the start thanks to such sites perhaps so I cant understand the notion to down talk them at all..
as for my money being put in, I m going to buy the dvd any way and als gonna watch the hell out of them!;)

as for dvds contra blu-rays:

I d like to add that to me remarkable improvement had come with the rise of dvds on form of bonus content and ORIGINAL SYNCHRO...also the possibillity that you could one day go and own the complete series of your favourite television programm?wow, who would have thought!!

[Spitfire]

Here'e why:

1) Children don't care about film quality.
2) Most adults don't either.
3) Some people think up-converting a DVD is "good enough".
4) Some people just don't want to spend the extra ten bucks.

The reason DVD trumped VHS back when it came out was because DVDs were totally more convenient. No rewinding - there was scene selection now. Plus, VHS players screwed up the tape sometimes - DVD players don't do that. Very few people would have chosen to buy DVDs as opposed to VHS tapes for their improved picture quality - and that's why the DVD is alive and well. Blu-Rays are no different from DVDs except that they look better.

You're right on most accounts. Though BRs do not cost 10 more then DVD. In some cases BRs are equal or cheaper. What killed VHS was they stopped making them. They're getting there with BR. They do those combo packs instead of single disk releases on most films now and make no DVD available unless it's packaged with a BR. TV series don't seem to get that treatment. Still waiting for Avengers EMH to get a US BR release. Don't feel like importing it but I will. Toons look way better in BR. Funny because they broadcast them in HD yet release them on DVD.

[Hardshell]

Official press release for the DVD:

http://www.toonzone.net/forums/blu-ray-dvd-discussion/300718-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-rise-turtles-dvd-february-26th-2013-nickelodeon.html

I imagine I'll pick this up.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Holee crud

"Audio: Dolby Digital - English 5.1 Surround"

If I get my hands on this you bet I'll be making a soundtrack.

[Donatello19]

I'm not gonna buy it. I'm waiting for full season sets.

[Jephael]

I'm not gonna buy it. I'm waiting for full season sets.

Ditto, dude!

[CyberCubed]

I'm losing hope for a blu-ray set. The sad fact is digital media is winning out nowadays and the only disc-based stuff we'd get is cheap kiddie DVDs.

I absolutely hate buying digital movies/tv shows/videogames unless I am given no other choice. I don't feel like I actually own them otherwise, and the restrictions of being able to watch it on TV or other devices doesn't help.

[The Stryker]

That's good. Accept it and you won't be disappointed. Why is it 'sad' that digital media is winning out? It's the future dawg! Get on the bus!

Digital video games are awesome. I wish I could buy all games digitally. I don't need a plastic disc to feel like I own something.

[CyberCubed]

That's good. Accept it and you won't be disappointed. Why is it 'sad' that digital media is winning out? It's the future dawg! Get on the bus!

Digital video games are awesome. I wish I could buy all games digitally. I don't need a plastic disc to feel like I own something.

And the problem is you can't resell them if you decide you don't want them anymore. Many older games I have difficulty going back to due to outdated gameplay mechanics or graphics and have sold them off. With digital you're stuck with them and can't even make a little bit of money back for them.

[The Stryker]

And the problem is you can't resell them if you decide you don't want them anymore. Many older games I have difficulty going back to due to outdated gameplay mechanics or graphics and have sold them off. With digital you're stuck with them and can't even make a little bit of money back for them.

If that's the only case you can make, that's sad.

The game industry is actively trying to kill the used game business as it is. Oh boy, I don't get 5 bucks back on this game I spent 60 on. Stop everything! Play some Xbox live arcade sometime. I love having a stupid big library of games without the fear of hoarder cave-in.

[CyberCubed]

The restrictions are also an annoyance. If I buy the show on itunes I can't watch it on TV without resorting to illegal activities. If I buy the show on the PSNstore or Xbox Live, they're literally stuck on my game consoles and you can't copy them to DVDs. If I buy it on Amazon video similar calamities arise.

The fact that digital media has so many restrictions no matter who you buy it from is also why I don't bother. Meanwhile DVDs and blu-rays work on any player you have, or on PS3, or on PC for that matter.

[Spitfire]

My problem with digital games is they're locked to your console. No bringing them to a friends house to play without bringing your HD and no lending them to friends either. Video games have been moving closer and closer to removing the in room interaction with fellow players for about a decade now though so I'm not surprised.

As for movies/shows I don't buy digital either. I share my collection with my family and it would be pretty difficult to do so without discs. But I'm also the kind of person who needs a psychical copy of something to feel like I own it. I've lost digital purchases because of stupid things before. I got a new HD and lost games I bought off XBLA. Microsoft told me they couldn't do anything about it.

[Zulithe]

So it has the first 6 episodes (if counting premier as 2), 6 animatics and 1 karaoke theme song. I have the iTunes season pass (http://itunes.com/tmnt) and it contains all of that plus all the rest of the episodes in season 1 (when they finally air) as well as probably some more bonus videos to come.

Again if you are getting a gift for a child I think this is great. For most of us, I think buying the season on itunes or amazon or some other digital retailer, or simlpy waiting for the entire season on blu-ray is better.

I know some don't like iTunes due to restrictions on what devices you can use to play the content. But it does have some advantages, such as you can actually DOWNLOAD the entire episodes, not only stream them.

[The Stryker]

Xbox purchases are tied to your account. As long as you keep the same accoubt you can re-download anything you've previously purchased even if it's off the market. I don't know what you did to lose your ish but it's clearly not a regular situation. I once logged in on an xbox that wasn't mine on an xbox in miami. Downloaded a game that I owned and was playing it with a room of people in 5 minutes.

Of course there are weird restrictions and issues but as it becomes the norm it'll become easier and easier. Most stuff now is really just behind a log-in screen and more and more TVs are coming with that stuff built in.

Don't expect to be able to burn stuff onto a dvd though. Because that just defeats the entire purpose.

[Jephael]

The restrictions are also an annoyance. If I buy the show on itunes I can't watch it on TV without resorting to illegal activities. If I buy the show on the PSNstore or Xbox Live, they're literally stuck on my game consoles and you can't copy them to DVDs. If I buy it on Amazon video similar calamities arise.

Dude, you should make this your avatar:

http://www.thegreatilluminator.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/crybaby.png

[chrisdude]

You agree to the terms of whatever format when you buy it. But note there is a difference in the rules between downloadable games and videos. At least on PSN.

PSN actually doesn't allow you to re-download videos the way it does games, because of licensing reasons, and I wouldn't be surprised if XBox was the same way. When my PS3 yellow-lighted and died, I had to go speak to management on the phone to find someone who would restore my one movie purchase. And even he made it clear that it wasn't their policy.

[Allio]

All I'm getting from this thread is

"WAH WAH WAH, My preferences is better than yours!"

[CyberCubed]

Dude, you should make this your avatar:

This is coming from someone who still clings to his VHS tapes and his VCR? ;)

[mikey22]

i agree with cyber cubed

sometimes ya want to clear out the old games ya beat, or if ya upgrade dvd to blu ray of ya just dont need them anymore.

digital does suck in a sense. o well.

[Jephael]

This is coming from someone who still clings to his VHS tapes and his VCR?

To be fair I'm fond of all forms of audio/video entertainment past and present, not just 80s cassettes. You should see my record collection!

[The Stryker]

All I'm getting from this thread is

"WAH WAH WAH, My preferences is better than yours!"

All I've been saying is that I prefer digital media for shows like this and that it seems like the industry is shifting in that direction as well which is why it's alittle weird to think that a "Season One Blu-Ray set" is happening for sure.

But whatever.

[Jester]

This is coming from someone who still clings to his VHS tapes and his VCR? ;)
Hey, there's nothing wrong with a good ole unreleased on DVD or bluray VHS tape.

[Coola Yagami]

Nothing beats something you actually physically own. It's like those e-books or whatever. Lose your i-pad or whatever and whoops, there goes all your digital comics. I'll always rather have the actual book, DVD, and game disc than downloadable stuff.

I'm curious though. If you once owned the TMNT arcade game and Re-Shelled on your HD and lost it... can you still get it back from your XBox or whatever account, even if Ubisoft no longer distributes the game? I always wondered about that.

[prophecy718]

Nothing beats something you actually physically own. It's like those e-books or whatever. Lose your i-pad or whatever and whoops, there goes all your digital comics. I'll always rather have the actual book, DVD, and game disc than downloadable stuff.

I'm curious though. If you once owned the TMNT arcade game and Re-Shelled on your HD and lost it... can you still get it back from your XBox or whatever account, even if Ubisoft no longer distributes the game? I always wondered about that.

yes you can redownload it under the account you used to download

[The Stryker]

Nothing beats something you actually physically own. It's like those e-books or whatever. Lose your i-pad or whatever and whoops, there goes all your digital comics. I'll always rather have the actual book, DVD, and game disc than downloadable stuff.

I'm curious though. If you once owned the TMNT arcade game and Re-Shelled on your HD and lost it... can you still get it back from your XBox or whatever account, even if Ubisoft no longer distributes the game? I always wondered about that.

You can re-download anything you've purchased. Just a matter of scrolling the download history.

Also you wouldn't lose your stuff if the ipad was stolen or lost or whatever since all of that stuff is linked to accounts. Change your password just to insure the ish and you're good to go. It's not nearly as scary as you think.

[Peanut]

The restrictions are also an annoyance. If I buy the show on itunes I can't watch it on TV without resorting to illegal activities.

How is this at all the case? Not only can you simply plug your laptop/desktop into a TV with HDMI to watch whatever you want on your screen, you also have the option of an Apple TV where iTunes is concerned. It's a little box that costs under $100 and streams all of your purchased content to your TV. In no way, shape, or form does downloading a show on iTunes restrict you from using it on a TV.

I can see buying stuff on iTunes and being restricted to watching it on your computer as an issue to someone stuck in the year 2000, but there comes a point where someones inability to keep up with years old technology can no longer be used as the basis for complaints.

I've been downloading and watching all the HD episodes of Turtles the day they air, on my television and it's a dream situation, especially for someone who can't sit around all morning and watch cartoons.

And to be clear, I'm not saying that digital distribution is the one and only God of media. I'd much rather own a nice physical copy of something I genuinely love, but so few of these shows ever got the proper BD release they deserve. I'd rather own the entire show digitally in HD than own an SD physical copy.

PSN actually doesn't allow you to re-download videos the way it does games, because of licensing reasons, and I wouldn't be surprised if XBox was the same way. When my PS3 yellow-lighted and died, I had to go speak to management on the phone to find someone who would restore my one movie purchase. And even he made it clear that it wasn't their policy.

Microsoft has a pretty polished, if not entirely pointless, media delivery service with the Zune marketplace, so video downloads work in the exact same manner as game downloads. Sony's attempts at digital video distribution aren't quite up to snuff in that specific case, unfortunately.

[SS Kakarot]

The DVD is also coming out in the UK on March 25th! :tgrin:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/SS-Kakarot/TMNT13_zps02b61aa6.png

Here is Amazon's description:

Emerging from their hidden lair in the sewers for the very first time, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are ready to explore the hostile streets of NYC. Join these four super dudes--Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo--as they face enemies more dangerous (and taste pizza more delicious) than anything they could have imagined.

Special Features: The Mutation of a Scene: Rise of the Turtles, Part 1

Run Time: 132 minutes

[MrTMNT2012]

The DVD is also coming out in the UK on March 25th! :tgrin:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/SS-Kakarot/TMNT13_zps02b61aa6.png

Here is Amazon's description:

Emerging from their hidden lair in the sewers for the very first time, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are ready to explore the hostile streets of NYC. Join these four super dudes--Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo--as they face enemies more dangerous (and taste pizza more delicious) than anything they could have imagined.

Special Features: The Mutation of a Scene: Rise of the Turtles, Part 1

Run Time: 132 minutes

YES! The DVD Cover looks Awesome. Definitely gonna get this on March!

[TheCanadiandrome]

The DVD is also coming out in the UK on March 25th! :tgrin:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/SS-Kakarot/TMNT13_zps02b61aa6.png


Here is Amazon's description:

Emerging from their hidden lair in the sewers for the very first time, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are ready to explore the hostile streets of NYC. Join these four super dudes--Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo--as they face enemies more dangerous (and taste pizza more delicious) than anything they could have imagined.

Special Features: The Mutation of a Scene: Rise of the Turtles, Part 1

Run Time: 132 minutes

Lookin good 8)

[Longview01]

Oh, I live in the UK and have ordered it...love the cover art

[prophecy718]

love the cover art

[CyberCubed]

Is this DVD still fullscreen? Are they really cuting the video?

[Coola Yagami]

Must resist urge to buy this..... I wanna wait for a season set. I don't wanna pay 20 bucks or whatever for just 6 episodes.... It also cheapens the deal since they keep rerunning the hell out of those 6 episodes on TV still.

The UK pic looks better than the one we're getting though.

[NinjaPug]

I haven't read through this whole thread because I don't buy these mini-DVD releases so forgive me if this has been addressed.

Do you guys think they will release the whole season on Blu-Ray? I'm not sure what the standard release is for programming like this.

[The Stryker]

I haven't read through this whole thread because I don't buy these mini-DVD releases so forgive me if this has been addressed.

Do you guys think they will release the whole season on Blu-Ray? I'm not sure what the standard release is for programming like this.

No. It wouldn't make sense financially and the chances of it happening are very very very slim.

[CyberCubed]

If the DVD and itune sales sell well enough its possible.

[ToTheNines]

Less than $10 now on amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AEVXGFG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

[BubblyShell22]

I think it would be cool for them to release it on Blu-Ray, but I doubt it honestly. It would make sense if they did though since Blu-Rays are becoming more common and the quality is better, too. I now have a Blu-Ray player, and even though you can play DVDs in it, I think Blu-Ray would look cool.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Can't wait to own this

[Kidatheart]

A definite buy for my little ones for sure. (...and myself)
I would be willing to purchase a blu ray version of it, but from our library of cartoon media, it doesn't look like many are released on blu ray (my preferred choice) for cartoon series. If there was a candidate for a blu ray release, a HD CG cartoon would make sense. I just hate the fact that DVD is only 480p and although only picky visual people will nitpick, I still prefer to at least get the same quality as the original TV broadcast.
Anyone know the cost difference in production for DVD vs Blu ray, when the source material is already there?
From articles I've read, the cost isn't a huge difference in production, especially when blu rays sell for $5 and sometimes more than the same medium on DVD. Please correct me if I'm wrong, as I haven't read about it in a while after I purchase our blu ray writer.

[Zulithe]

I was reading around and noticed Archer has blu-ray season sets...

http://amzn.com/B005LZW6GU
http://amzn.com/B005Y1ZU8M
http://amzn.com/B007CO5N72

This is on FX not Nick but still, maybe there is a glimmer of hope that they will do blu-ray when the full season is ready for release. We could try to petition Nick, anyone know the best way to do this?

Simpsons is also on blu-ray... but again, not many cartoon (even cgi cartoon) shows are... it seems to depend on if there is a teen/adult following, probably because they are more willing to spend extra on it, whereas on kid shows, it is seen as disposable and not worth the extra for the quality.

[SS Kakarot]

The DVD is also coming out in The Netherlands on June 19th.

Amazon UK says the DVD will come with a bandana.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41sK%2BfBh3IL.jpg (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AJZSJUE/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1253K0FRFK1XRVYJC7K6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=358549767&pf_rd_i=468294)

[snake]

^
Cool bandana, but I wish you can choose the color of it when you buy it.:tsmile:

[Kirben]

I notice several DVD reviews are already online, but took awhile to find a detailed review (http://j-entonline.com/blu-ray-dvd-reviews/dvd-reviews-film-tv/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-rise-of-the-turtles-a-j-ent-dvd-review/).

Unfortunately it looks like they have cropped the video to full screen, and learned nothing from the numerous complaints about the DVD release of Turtles Forever.

The DVD release in the UK is listed at widescreen at Amazon (UK), and I expect the DVD release in Australia will be widescreen too. But that doesn't help people in the USA, unless they import.

[pannoni1]

If there is only one bidder, you could get this DVD on eBay for just $8.99 including shipping. That said, these sets appear more to the casuals/parents than the diehards, and it looks like full season sets will be released either in the future or as part of a complete series package way down the road, if that even happens. The "Mutation of a Scene" features however isthe primary draw of this release that is a good tool to learn how the animation process works.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Rise-Of-The-Turtles-Nickelodeon-/140915999094?pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item20cf3f8176

[Forneus]

A man can dream, but I want a Blu-ray of the first Season with commentary on each episode, featurettes on each characters, and tons of concept art and...I am never getting that. Ever. But I wish!

[Zulithe]

I notice several DVD reviews are already online, but took awhile to find a detailed review (http://j-entonline.com/blu-ray-dvd-reviews/dvd-reviews-film-tv/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-rise-of-the-turtles-a-j-ent-dvd-review/).

Unfortunately it looks like they have cropped the video to full screen, and learned nothing from the numerous complaints about the DVD release of Turtles Forever.

The DVD release in the UK is listed at widescreen at Amazon (UK), and I expect the DVD release in Australia will be widescreen too. But that doesn't help people in the USA, unless they import.
Cropped to full screen... in 2013? Hey Nick we're not living in 1987 anymore! Yeah that is an outrage. Glad I'm with iTunes.
A man can dream, but I want a Blu-ray of the first Season with commentary on each episode, featurettes on each characters, and tons of concept art and...I am never getting that. Ever. But I wish!
as it stands now, even though I own both "seasons" on iTunes in HD, if they released in on blu-ray I would prooobably rebuy just to have it on disc.

But if they had commentary tracks or other unique features (other than mutation of a scene stuff... those are included on itunes already), i would not hesitate to rebuy. I'd also buy a copy for my buddy who has kids. I know they'd love it.

[Forneus]

Fullscreen DVD is a massive ewwwwwwwwww. Talk about torpedoing my hype I'll hold out for Widescreen and HD for sure. 18 mins of featurettes is pretty awesome though. So special features do exist!

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I feel like the Nick Home Video team has been instructed to middle-finger TMNT fans with this release (and Turtles Forever).

[Donatello19]

Just saw a commercial for the DVD yesterday on Nickelodeon. Apparently it comes with a free poster.

[ToTheNines]

So what do you guys think volume 2 is gonna be titled? I'd probably go with "Enter The Shredder", which was The Gauntlet's alternate title.

[TheCanadiandrome]

counting down the days

[Hardshell]

Some screengrabs are up. They look widescreen to me:

http://www.toonzone.net/forums/blu-ray-dvd-discussion/300718-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-rise-turtles-dvd-february-26th-2013-nickelodeon.html#post4089499

[Coola Yagami]

BLAH!!! I DON'T KNOW WHAT DO!!! I kinda want this now... but I wanna wait for the Box set.... and then.. Amazon is selling em for 10 bucks now... I don't want the box set to cost like 30 or so and realize that I spent 50 or so bucks for buying the DVDs seperately...

[ToTheNines]

BLAH!!! I DON'T KNOW WHAT DO!!! I kinda want this now... but I wanna wait for the Box set.... and then.. Amazon is selling em for 10 bucks now... I don't want the box set to cost like 30 or so and realize that I spent 50 or so bucks for buying the DVDs seperately...

You'll probably be able to get the season sets for less than 20 on Amazon when they come out.

[CyberCubed]

I can't see any reason to buy this DVD:

- The whole show is free to watch online depending where you look

- The series will probably be re-released numerous times, either on DVD or blu-ray as a full season set.


This isn't like the original toon where we had very few options to watch the series until we got the DVDs.

[BabyTurtles]

I can't see any reason to buy this DVD:

- The whole show is free to watch online depending where you look

- The series will probably be re-released numerous times, either on DVD or blu-ray as a full season set.


This isn't like the original toon where we had very few options to watch the series until we got the DVDs.

supporting the show :3 and sometimes those online vids don't work XD

[Coola Yagami]

supporting the show :3 and sometimes those online vids don't work XD

Not to mention actually physically owning the show. I'd much rather own an actual DVD than relying on online whatever.

[Shark_Blade]

I need HD version only. It's made to be seen in it's full high definition detail.

Release the blu ray version asap, Nick.

http://s11.postimage.org/vn3tq2jjn/shut.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
Here, take my money, ALL of it!