What's the current situation on the possible TMNT DVD?

[GodzFire]

What's the current situation on the possible TMNT DVD?

I have really wanted to figure out what's the official word becuase I am in the process of buying a bunch of great quality turtles VHS's and getting them convereted to digital. I don't want to do this and waste my money however, if a Turtles DVD is coming out. From what I heard, it has been confirmed that a DVD will come out in 2003. Is this true, and is there any other information? Thanks in advance.

[Deathknight]

There is still no word on any information about the TMNT dvd that I know of. dvdtoons will probably have the info as soon as it's released.

[Peanut]

There was something about it. Can't remember exactly. Something about a picture of a list of TMNT merchandise and on the list was a DVD. Not too sure. Someone will help you though.

[Karpo_007]

Only thing that is known is that it's supposedly coming in 2003.

[PWDESAI]

There is a Original Cartoon dvd, but they haven't said what will be on it, our guess is that it's probably just season 1 (5 eps) and they'll see how well that sells and they'll make more.

There is a new toon dvd 100% guranteed, but we dont' know what episodes will be on that one either.

If it helps, a voice actor (the one who did jack kirby and nano's father) posts frequently on www.kinnikuman.com
He was saying something that an ultimate muscle dvd is confirmed, if you ask him about tmnt I"m sure he could help.

[Deathknight]

There was something about it. Can't remember exactly. Something about a picture of a list of TMNT merchandise and on the list was a DVD. Not too sure. Someone will help you though.
That listed the merchandise for the new series, not the old one.

[Deathknight]

This just in on the TMNT dvd:
According to Gobo's in TMNT-files contact in Artisan (who knows if this is reliable) the DVD has been pushed back to April 2004 and it will be a re-release of the vhs "The Epic Begins." Yes the horrible vhs of the 1st season EDITED FOR TIME TO FIT ON ONE VHS. ARGHHHH, this is taliban.... no this is worse than the taliban if it is true!

Edit: I made a mistake his source said March '04

[BigThew]

better not be true

[PWDESAI]

Gobo is a loser :sick:

[Diesel420]

That will sooooo suck if that's true. What would be the point of re-releasing that lump of crap? I sure hope they do release them like forsay The Simpsons Season DVDs.

[One Radical Dude]

I'm not believing it (Gobo's information) until I hear about it on toonzone.net or dvdtoons.com...or any other news source.

[Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan]

Yes, until I hear it from an "official source" I'm considering that information as bogus.

Of course, at this point, it seems as though pigs will have to fly through the air before we get the old cartoon on DVD.

"Those were the days." - Leonardo, from "Combat Land"

[Karpo_007]

It Don't get it why they are holding it back. It was the most succesfull children's franchice in early 90's, and those kids are now at their best buing age. I guess Artisan doesn't see it that way.

[Deathknight]

Artisan is obviously not a good company. I mean even all 27 episodes of Mega Man were released on DVD and that series wasn't much of a hit. TMNT was a huge success and made tons of money and you would think that they would make a project like this top priority since they will probably pour in profits from it.

[Karpo_007]

Especially since they could ride on name of new TMNT line. Makes no sense.

[One Radical Dude]

Well, unfortunately, Gobo's information appears to be accurate.

"Direct from the new Artisan Project manager for this release:


"We still plan to release the DVD but it has been moved to March 2004. As the first release we plan to release the first episode, The Epic Begins, this is a 70-minute episode. We are also planning some special features and cool packaging but have not started to develop them yet, maybe you have some good ideas..."."

Sources: DVDtoons.com and ninjaturtlesnetwork.com

It's great that there will be a DVD of the old series, but it's not good that it'll be "The Epic Begins" version. If there are to be more DVDs in the future, Artisan better think again.

On the DVDtoons information on the DVD, it does can you can write to:

Artisan Entertainment
2700 Colorado Avenue, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90404

[Oxnard Hamster]

So have they at least re-released the movies on DVD? I sure hope so, because I never get tired of watching them.

[GK Punk]

Well, unfortunately, Gobo's information appears to be accurate.

"Direct from the new Artisan Project manager for this release:


"We still plan to release the DVD but it has been moved to March 2004. As the first release we plan to release the first episode, The Epic Begins, this is a 70-minute episode. We are also planning some special features and cool packaging but have not started to develop them yet, maybe you have some good ideas..."."

Sources: DVDtoons.com and ninjaturtlesnetwork.com

It's great that there will be a DVD of the old series, but it's not good that it'll be "The Epic Begins" version. If there are to be more DVDs in the future, Artisan better think again.

On the DVDtoons information on the DVD, it does can you can write to:

Artisan Entertainment
2700 Colorado Avenue, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90404

*slaps forhead

Well, I'll take all I can get I suppouse. I'd prefer the full episodes, but I guess that's good enough...

[Karpo_007]

Im not going to buy it if it's just "Epic Begins". Thats the excatly same as the first DVD that is now sold in scandinavia. Im really disapointed if it isn't the full first season.

[Raven]

i think they should put somthing to do with mgs

ya because its great................just saying that is going to
get my ass kicked!!!!!!!!!

[One Radical Dude]

I suggest writing to the company, even if it nothing changes. I'll probably do just that. Maybe a petition should be formed, as well. If you folks plan to write, don't write anything insulting or anything rude.

[Jephael]

Im not going to buy it if it's just "Epic Begins". Thats the excatly same as the first DVD that is now sold in scandinavia. Im really disapointed if it isn't the full first season.

How do you know it's going to be edited this time around as well. They might do it as a fully uncut version of the entire first season.

[Goku]

OK I want the hole season just like every one else but at this point in time I dont think we can complain because we dont know whats going to be on it

[One Radical Dude]

OK I want the hole season just like every one else but at this point in time I dont think we can complain because we dont know whats going to be on it

I guess that's true. I still encourage all TMNT fans to write to Artisan, though.

[Deathknight]

No it is not true, look at the letter... they say it's a 70 minute episode. If my memory is correct the epic begin vhs is 74 minutes long.

[Karpo_007]

Im not going to buy it if it's just "Epic Begins". Thats the excatly same as the first DVD that is now sold in scandinavia. Im really disapointed if it isn't the full first season.

How do you know it's going to be edited this time around as well. They might do it as a fully uncut version of the entire first season.

Read earlier posts.

No it is not true, look at the letter... they say it's a 70 minute episode. If my memory is correct the epic begin vhs is 74 minutes long.

If it really was said by a Project manager, he could easily say 70 minutes aproximate. He probably doesn't even know the excat length. If I remember correctly it's 73 minutes, but that fact he said 70 unfortunately proves nothing. If DVD toons posted the info, it can be considered as reliable as the info that the DVD's are on their way. DVD toons posted that too back in the day.

[One Radical Dude]

Okay, is there anyone that can form a petition for the Classic TMNT DVDs? I need help with a good petition statement. I don't just plan to get people here to sign the petition, but people elsewhere. I think letters and a DVD plans change are ideas that could get Artisan to change their plans. I feel (and I'm sure a lot of people here feel the same way) that the DVD(s) doesn't/do not deserve that kind of treatment.

[Tetsu Deinonychus]

Oh for crying out loud!

There are a milion petitions out there and none are worth crap!

[One Radical Dude]

Oh for crying out loud!

There are a milion petitions out there and none are worth crap!

Maybe, it's because the majority of them are CRAP!! Sure, not all petitions result in any changes, but there are those that can change things. If you don't care, then you might as well not reply. I can see that you don't care.

[Tetsu Deinonychus]

A snail-mail write-in campaign is a good idea but a petition is not.

Read this before you make quick judgements of me:
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/petition/internet.htm

Also, I'd like to point out that there are already MANY petitions out there about the TMNT DVD, and they are all "slacktivism" at it's worst, so SHUT UP!

[One Radical Dude]

A snail-mail write-in campaign is a good idea but a petition is not.

Read this before you make quick judgements of me:
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/petition/internet.htm

Also, I'd like to point out that there are already MANY petitions out there about the TMNT DVD, and they are all "slacktivism" at it's worst, so SHUT UP!

Moi? Sure, I will not say another word..not because you said so, either. I just don't want to be at the same level as you are. Thank you.

[GK Punk]

oh come on guys, let's not get out of hand with this. ORD Thinks it's a good Idea for a pettion, then I wish him good luck with it.

I personally am against online pettitions but, dosn't mean others cant try right?

[One Radical Dude]

oh come on guys, let's not get out of hand with this. ORD Thinks it's a good Idea for a pettion, then I wish him good luck with it.

I personally am against online pettitions but, dosn't mean others cant try right?

Thanks for your support, and I respect your opinion on online petitions, g_k. I'm not trying to get into an argument or anything, I am just very disappointed that Artisan plans to release "The Epic Begins" version of the first season. I felt that Artisan can do better, and I think it could still change, if people write to Artisan or sign a petition. I do think those things do effect plans, but they don't always work. Doing nothing guarantees that the plans will remain intact. I felt a successful cartoon series with almost 200 episodes deserve better (uncut seasonal sets). I do believe in changes, and this is no exception.

[GK Punk]

oh come on guys, let's not get out of hand with this. ORD Thinks it's a good Idea for a pettion, then I wish him good luck with it.

I personally am against online pettitions but, dosn't mean others cant try right?

Thanks for your support, and I respect your opinion on online petitions, g_k. I'm not trying to get into an argument or anything, I am just very disappointed that Artisan plans to release "The Epic Begins" version of the first season. I felt that Artisan can do better, and I think it could still change, if people write to Artisan or sign a petition. I do think those things do effect plans, but they don't always work. Doing nothing guarantees that the plans will remain intact. I felt a successful cartoon series with almost 200 episodes deserve better (uncut seasonal sets). I do believe in changes, and this is no exception.

Yeah that's true. I'd be down for a Write-In pettition... I was a member of SOS back in like 1997, and IT WORKED. we Revived Sailor Moon. I can see that working... Ive just seen too many failed Online pettitions to even bother with them anymore...

[Karpo_007]

It is a fact that online petitions do not have any value. Like been said, only thing that can work is a snail mail campaing, and that's not guaranteed either.

[Tetsu Deinonychus]

It is a fact that online petitions do not have any value. Like been said, only thing that can work is a snail mail campaing, and that's not guaranteed either.Thank you Karpo for backing up what I said. :D

Moi? Sure, I will not say another word..not because you said so, either. I just don't want to be at the same level as you are. Thank you.Don't worry your assumption that just because I don't belive in online petitions means I don't care, followed by an attempted guilt-trip when I backed up my point and stood up to your little insulting comment, puts you at a slightly lower level than me.

[One Radical Dude]

Don't worry your assumption that just because I don't belive in online petitions means I don't care, followed by an attempted guilt-trip when I backed up my point and stood up to your little insulting comment, puts you at a slightly lower level than me.

Drop it. *walks away*

[Tetsu Deinonychus]

Don't worry your assumption that just because I don't belive in online petitions means I don't care, followed by an attempted guilt-trip when I backed up my point and stood up to your little insulting comment, puts you at a slightly lower level than me.

Drop it. *walks away*Sounds good. Why don't we both just drop it?

[Tetsu Deinonychus]

Does anybody have the address for Artisan? NOT an E-Mail address but a real address so we can organize a snail-mail write-in campaign where we each write a separate letter asking in our own words that they realease the uncut first season instead of that chopped-up mess!

[One Radical Dude]

Does anybody have the address for Artisan? NOT an E-Mail address but a real address so we can organize a snail-mail write-in campaign where we each write a separate letter asking in our own words that they realease the uncut first season instead of that chopped-up mess!

Artisan Entertainment
2700 Colorado Avenue, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90404

I think that's accurate. If anyone has any other DVDs from Artisan Entertainment (T2, Total Recall, etc.), check the address on the back of the DVD. The address I have is from DVDtoons.com, while the one on a T2 DVD that was released about two years ago is the exact same address (except the '2nd Floor' part is not included).

[Tokka-B]

I've done this before and it works. You send a letter to them every week, but it has to be slightly different from your previous one. You could even do it bi-weekly if you want, whatever gets their attention. It isn't illegal, and it is a great way to protest if you can't go outside for some reason. Hopefully, once they get bothered by it enough, they will consider it. So once you hear this you wait a week, and if you haven't heard any decisions, just start the whole process over. :D

[Karpo_007]

Does anybody have the address for Artisan? NOT an E-Mail address but a real address so we can organize a snail-mail write-in campaign where we each write a separate letter asking in our own words that they realease the uncut first season instead of that chopped-up mess!

NT network did a snail mail campaing while ago, it seems to have worked since a DVD is coming. Maybe another one should be made to have them include the whole first season, not the edited version.

[Deathknight]

That was the purpose of the topic I made, everyone's thoughts in a handy little e-mail.

[Deathknight]

I am taking the initive to put my opinion into Artisan but I need some support. I have written a letter about my thoughts about the TMNT dvd planned and suggestions for releases... but I need more support. If you want the TMNT DVD plan to change write to Artisan by snail mail. Here is their address:
Artisan Entertainment
2700 Colorado Avenue, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90404