If you made your TMNT series...?

[ninja-zero]

How would you make your own TMNT tv series after the 2012 series?

Since the 2003 with Ch'rell posing as Oroku Saki the Shredder from the feudal to the modern era, I was thinking about the Kraang/Utroms.

Instead of "the Kraang", I liked the Utroms. Mortu mostly. I'd make Kraang the original Shredder from the feudal era until he passed on the armor and title to Oroku Saki where he would lead the clan.

Kraang would be watching Saki's activities. He also has plans with the help of several evil Utroms that serve him and other races that were his allies.

Saki, trained under the Foot and later joined Kraang's side, has his own desires for the clan and to rule the world.

And for mutant minions... since 1987's Bebop & Rocksteady, the movie's Tokka & Rahzar & 2012's Dogpound/Rahzar, Fishface, Tiger Claw + Bebop's and Rocksteady's return... I was thinking: four ninja turtles vs Shredder's mutant elite (4 mutants).

4 mutants of Shredder's elite:
- condor (Leo's rival)
- tarantula/scorpion hybrid (Raph's rival)
- hyena (Mikey's rival) - maybe Rahzar can return again into a hyena
- chameleon (Donnie's rival)

For the Karai/Miwa scenario. Maybe in my series, Miwa and Karai can be separate this time. For Miwa as Alopex.

I also like the "guardians" who Yoshi served under.

Even Slash from the 2012 version was the best thing. In my case, he should go through the "Frankenstein's creature" route. He starts off unknown, then goes evil... and eventually goes hero... well anti-hero mostly, but will help them.

That's all so far...

You got any ideas of your own?

Extra question - a poll on top.

[mrminister4446]

I'd basically make a series which starts where season 5 of 2k3 series left off.

If not, I'd want the series to use the same type of "theme", like having the foot as a badass criminal empire which operates over the entire world. I wouldn't have made the shredder an utrom again. Shredder would need another motive though, like a plan which the turtles keeps foiling.

[neatoman]

Hm, well let's see now, what do I like about TMNT?


Darker elements
Character development
A tightly written story
Lightly implemented humor
creativity


So probably something like the 2003 cartoon or the IDW series.

[Shark_Blade]

CGI/3D.

Hand drawn animation is dying anyway, even Disney doesn't produce it ever since Princess and the Frog (2009)...that's 7 years ago. Yep, it's pretty much dead.

Anyway, I'd like to put elements like these:


Dark feel and setting, like Noir New York - kinda like 'Watchmen', 'A Wolf Among Us', 'The Dark Knight Returns' feel, but occasional light hearted tone in spar
Character growth and family/heart is integral
Blood, gore, violence
Childish and adult humor
Romance and sex (probably hetero, bisexual, turtlecest, etc anything goes as long it made sense to where the story is going). Asexuality must exist too, since not everyone needs/wants to bang.

[TurtleTitan97]

In terms of animation style, I'd go with either to 2D or Anime this time around, with the animation done by either Sunrise Inc. (Cowboy Bebop), Studio Mir(Avatar: TLA/Legend of Korra), or even Toei Animation.

At least 3-5 seasons, and less emphasis on jokes and more on Martial Arts, with some sci-fi thrown in. Tone wise it would be similar to shows/movies like Kung Fu Panda 2, Batman Beyond, Korra, Samurai Jack, etc.

Season 1- Basically would be the "Batman: Year One" for the Turtles. Establishes the Turtles' beginnings, and the first encounter with their allies and foes. Shredder will of course be the main villain. End of Season 1 reveals Krang and Shredder are partners.

Season 2- Gets into the sci-fi aspect of TMNT, including Dimension X, Triceritons, Krang, etc. The origin of the Mutagen is revealed. The Turtles' existence is also revealed to the world. Culminates in Alien invasion.

Season 3- New York pretty much becomes a "No Man's Land" after the events of Season 2. Turtles try to maintain order as much as they can. Mutagen is officially reintroduced during this season, and more Mutants show up in the city. EPA, led by Bishop, will act as the villains.

That's all I have for now.

[snake]

cgi/3d.

Hand drawn animation is dying anyway, even disney doesn't produce it ever since princess and the frog (2009)...that's 7 years ago. Yep, it's pretty much dead.

Anyway, i'd like to put elements like these:


dark feel and setting, like noir new york - kinda like 'watchmen', 'a wolf among us', 'the dark knight returns' feel, but occasional light hearted tone in spar
character growth and family/heart is integral
blood, gore, violence
childish and adult humor
romance and sex (probably hetero, bisexual, turtlecest, etc anything goes as long it made sense to where the story is going). Asexuality must exist too, since not everyone needs/wants to bang.

I never get these type of people.

[Shark_Blade]

What type?

[Powder]

Sex, gore, & offensive jokes! Gotta be edgy!

[ninja-zero]

Why not do an anime this time. Unlike the other one.

Season 1 - The origins of the turtles and their battle against the Shredder and his minions (the elite guard) transformed by the mutagen. Baxter Stockman is revealed first. The Foot clan will be started off as a martial arts gang and later revealed to be a ninja terrorist group led by Saki. Kraang appears in the dark as a silhouette, acting as Oroku Saki's client.

Season 2 - The Utroms return. This time there are two factions: Those led by Mortu (who fights alongside the turtles) and those led by Kraang (who turns out to be the original Shredder from feudal times after being freed from his prison). More mutants appear including the newest turtle to later join fully: Slash.

Season 3 - The alien saga. The Triceratons appear along with the fugitoid. Agent Bishop makes debut.

Season 4 - The supernatural saga involving the Battle Nexus tournament. All mutants, supernatural beings, aliens and other dimensional forces.

[pennydreadful]

I never get these type of people.

Dude, he's obviously trolling.

[Warhorse]

CGI/3D and focus more on the Mutant Ninja Turtle aspect, and leave out all of the slapstick teenager nonsense. Aimed towards a more mature audience, but not so extreme that kids can't enjoy it either.

[Wildcat]

There was a topic like this awhile back last year.

I have a few different versions I'd do.

1. Ninja Turtle Kids (similar to Pup Named Scooby, Tiny Toons etc.) It'd start it's own continuity. The turtles come up from the sewer using disguises even though they're not seriously disguised. Hey it worked in the OT. They fight playground bullies that would later turn out to be Bebop and Rocksteady and meet April and Casey too.

2. TMNT New Origin - The Krang are a planet of pink aliens, not brain shaped. They're not all evil. They live under a King that rules the planet. A krang crash lands on earth, near a pond and 4 baby turtles accidentally come in contact with the fuel (mutagen) aboard his ship. He raises them and they become interested in martial arts through watching movies on the spaceship, which only picks up TV stations now.

Hey it's no weirder than living in the sewer and being taught martial arts.

3. Ninja Turtles - They defeat Shredder for good and stories continue with them as adults. A new villain rises or different ones.

[TurtleTitan97]

Hey it's no weirder than living in the sewer and being taught martial arts.



Actually, it kinda is weirder.

[Shark_Blade]

Dude, he's obviously trolling.No I wasn't. You might wanna stay quiet than spewing things you know nothing about and embarrassing yourself.

[Wildcat]

Actually, it kinda is weirder.Ok Ya, well more scifi-ish anyway.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

I'd have it quite dark, and it will be a hand drawn series. Shredder won't be featured that much. The turtles all wear red headbands.

Each major plot event that the turtles interfere with or take part in, will have consequences later in the series.

[ninja-zero]

What about live action with CGI? Something that won't be like Michael Bay's.

[TurtleTitan97]

What about live action with CGI? Something that won't be like Michael Bay's.

Doubt we'll ever see something like that. Unless the special effects are on the same level as, say "The Flash", I can't imagine it will turn out well. Especially if it's coming from Nickelodeon.

[Jester]

I'll say again:

Stylized hand drawn animation in black, white, and red (for bandannas and BLOOD!!) based on the Eastman and Laird issues of TMNT.

[snake]

No I wasn't. You might wanna stay quiet than spewing things you know nothing about and embarrassing yourself.

Wait! You're NOT trolling? That's even worse!

[BabyTurtles]

animated~

All I want is a show with

-avatar looking action
-unique but pleasing to the eye looking characters (kinda like Nick TMNT)
-a nice story
-colorful characters that get developed (villains that have reasons to be the way they are)
- some diversity~ good amount of girls....different races.
- I don't want it dark and edgy.....more light-hearted, but willing to get deep and emotional when needed. (like avatar...)
- it would be nice to see all parts of TMNT (the science as well as the spiritual part)

I don't want in your face adult jokes....or gore......or cursing....I want a show everyone can enjoy.

also....... instead of April....I want a younger girl getting to know the turtles....like preteen young.....I don't know why, but I always like it when a spunky little girl gets to be the main human friend (like Sari from Transformers)

April will be a young police detective....that might be at odds with the turtles for some time but later learns to accept them and becomes their ally.

:3

[pennydreadful]

No I wasn't. You might wanna stay quiet than spewing things you know nothing about and embarrassing yourself.

You first.

[RiseAbove873]

I would love another animated series that looks just like the original cartoon but with a more serious tone. Perhaps, the original arcade game could be used as an inspiration.

[snake]

You first.

http://i.imgur.com/NFpDcWk.gif

[pennydreadful]

Oh dude, it's just... come on. Some of his posts just reek of looking for a reaction. I've been cynical ever since he posted that we were "truly blessed" to have been given the Bayturtles movie. He's never once posted anything about non-het characters in the franchise that comes off as sincere.


Do any of these past posts seem sincere to you?

Leo an Raph are totally gay. It's in their eye contacts, their demeanor, the way touch and caress each other... I think they've been teasing us since 2k7 and now it's pretty apparent in 2k12 and 2k14 movie.

Mikey..pretty sure he swings both ways, just needs a compatible personality to match his. Nerdy Donnie is straight but in actually a secret wild child probably sporting a thong underneath that armor of his.

Mikey and Raph are gay as far as in concerned.

And Leo and Don are bi.

Splinter is straight but basically neutered himself manually after mutating into a rat. It's for the best. Y'know how rats have high dosage of hormones and breed non-stop like rabbits..



When you make a post so OTT that even a liberal douche like me finds your proposal impractical and absurd, you've overplayed your hand. I call shenanigans.

[CaliperCat]

I'd like to see something similar to what Wildcat proposed, i.e. with the turtles as kids. I'd want it done in the same animation style as the Nick show, but since it involves the turtles as kids, the tone would probably be something similar to Teen Titans GO! (but hopefully more intelligent and less annoying, because I can't stand that show...).
I'm just curious to see how the turtles became ninjas and adapted to the unconventional world they live in, and came into themselves.

[snake]

Oh dude, it's just... come on. Some of his posts just reek of looking for a reaction. I've been cynical ever since he posted that we were "truly blessed" to have been given the Bayturtles movie. He's never once posted anything about non-het characters in the franchise that comes off as sincere.


Do any of these past posts seem sincere to you?







When you make a post so OTT that even a liberal douche like me finds your proposal impractical and absurd, you've overplayed your hand. I call shenanigans.

Is this directed at me? I was on your side the entire time.

[pennydreadful]

I know you were - sorry, I was elaborating further as to why I thought he was full of it. :) Definitely wasn't taking a shot - you and me are cool, dude.

[Leo656]

Snake is one'a those dudes that everybody's chill with.

[Ceres]

Mhhh i would prefer the good old fashioned animation(without CGI and 3D). The story plots i would design a little bit darker but also with more sarcastic and black humour.
I would show the Turtles a little older as they appear currently and making April an Adult again(not this pre-teen version of the new cartoon).
I also would dig deeper in Krangs history and Dimension X alltogether, also how he came to Earth and allied himself up with Shredder. In the original cartoon they wasted so much potentional in not creating a truly awesome background story to those Utroms. Preferable like in the IDW run where short flashbacks appear now and then etc.

The turtles also would be a bit more mature and not so childish as they are by now.

These are my plans for something like that.

[PurpleMusic]

I'd do it as more of a sequel to the old movies. Shredder is dead, Splinter has passed, April and Casey are together with a roughly 20 year old Shadow (who parties with Mike) Wacky **** like time travel is in play. The turtles are older but still pretty isolated. They smoke lots of weed in this version, and Don is more of an Owsley-type character. Mike, a partier jaded and unimpressed with the lame new generation. Raph is... still Raph, and he still hangs out with Casey.

I'd have a few episodes and short arcs at first to establish the world and a few initial side characters, like the Punk Frogs. I guess the first major story arc would be about some kind of extreme Tea Party-style faction. Leo, who in this version would be more political, following the news and everything, would end up getting captured by hunters and end up as their prisoner. As media furor grows over this mutant and the group continues to militarize, the remaining turtles gather their allies (Casey, Punk Frogs, Stevie Wonder, etc) and attack the compound....Meanwhile, Leo's talking with the leader and busting him down psychologically and dismantling his ultra right wing views.

Later arcs would explore the standard "crime in the city", and the return of the foot after decades, with ooze from Fukishima and new mutants (other OG characters adapted)

I want this version to be mercilessly real. No sugarcoating the turtles' lives or lame modern designs. An animated series would be cool, as would a live-action with a decent budget and good practical effects and mutant puppets. If I went the animated route I'd want it to be closer to the Toei episodes from season 1 of the OG. It would also basically be an indictment of how ****** modern culture is, just totally satirising the youth today and getting into real-world issues sort of like the Archie series did a bit.

[ninja-zero]

I think it'd be cool if...

- Kino would return as the main human who is learning how to fight. April would appear as she has known the turtles and Splinter for a long time. She'll reveal how they met to Kino in flashbacks. Casey will appear in later season.

- Kraang would be an Utrom again and Mortu would appear as well. Oroku Saki as the Shredder will be Kraang's apprentice/disciple. For Kraang was once the original Shredder in feudal times. Kraang will act as a crime lord while speaking to his comrades in Dimension X.

- The Foot Clan passed on to Saki as the new Shredder will be sending out groups across the globe to find anyone with martial arts talent especially teenagers. And instead of 2 mutant minions for Shredder, 4 can be used. They'll be Shredder's "mutant" elite guard.

- The mutanimals will appear as well in a later season. Slash and Old Hob will be the first mutanimals to appear in the first season.

- Stockman will start off as the first antagonist in the first season and Shredder will appear in the last episode of the first. Professor Perry or Kurtzman can be the good scientist who'll help the turtles discover more about the mutagen, April's father who was involved too.

I'm still sticking for TMNT to become a REAL anime series.

[Huzzah]

Basically is eliminate the notion of April having to be an integral part of the Turtles' life. She would be there, but not directly involved, basically a conspiracy theorist blogger who is constantly searching for these creatures roaming the city, so she would be there, but not really.

The primary human interaction would be in the form of Casey Jones,played more like the Elias Koteas version, an older ally moreso than a peer in age, I would also probably utilize the Shadow Jones character as well, to give them a human character in their peer group.

I'd also take away Shredder as the initial protagonist. The Foot would be present, as would Karai and Hun. I would also take some influence from Next Mutation, but only minimally. I would use the characters of the Dragons and Dragonlord, though not with the same origins, instead as ancient beings seeking to reclaim the Earth they think rightfully belongs to them. I'd also introduce the character of Venus, though completely different, she would be one of the Dragons, but not allied with the Dragonlord, the last of her clan. One of the Turtle Dragons (which being a mythical creature in Chinese mythology, allows the Chinese roots to still be present in the character).

Of course other mutants would be present, some familiar, some new, but they won't all tie directly into the goings on of the Turtles. Leatherhead would definitely be a huge part, the savage and smart dichotomy, the clichéd Jekyll and Hyde scenario definitely in play. At least one Triceraton, Zog, will be recurring, his character being shown waking from suspended animation, under the impression he belongs to the great Triceraton Republic, only to find out later that his Republic no longer exists, which could tie into later plot points.

When the Shredder entered as the full on antagonist, it would tie into a PT that ultimately introduces a a fifth regular Turtle team member, a time traveler, the future Michelangelo (similar to his SaiNW appearance), playing a role of harbinger of bad news, and attempting to prevent a grim future.

[Vegeta]

Hand drawn, fluid animation, teen/adult oriented neo noir. Violent, uncompromising, and dark. Splinters and the turtles selfish motives would be magnified and story lines would have arcs, characterization, and it'd probably last only for a season or two but become a cult classic. (HBO Spawn) I'd prefer it to not have to do the same mirage stories we've seen a dozen times.