Brittany Ishibashi To Play Karai In TMNT2!

[AlZarkovski]

New recast!
http://4geekslikeyou.com/brittany-ishibashi-to-play-karai-in-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2/

[TigerClaw]

Looks like we both posted this news at the same time, Unfortunately, I cannot delete the thread.

[Candy Kappa]

Huh, I donno. I liked Noji, she just didn't have absolutely anything to work with.

I guess Noji was deemed too old, gods forbid a woman over 40 is in a movie.

[TigerClaw]

Huh, I donno. I liked Noji, she just didn't have absolutely anything to work with.

I guess Noji was deemed too old, gods forbid a woman over 40 is in a movie.
I hope we get to see Karai actually fight, And not just bark orders.

[Vicky82]

Wow another recast, shame they didn't get someone to replace Megan Fox.

I never heard of Brittany Ishibashi, I have to look her up.

[DioLeo451]

she's cute hope she pulls it off:)

[graphic_content]

Huh, I donno. I liked Noji, she just didn't have absolutely anything to work with.

I guess Noji was deemed too old, gods forbid a woman over 40 is in a movie.

funnily enough, Brittany IRL is in her mid-30s, now granted she doesnt look it, but I'm curious to see how this goes given that Brian Tee, and her actually look like they could be a couple, or at least sibling....but he's her father.

Maybe the mutagen Shredder was exposed to in last film has reverse aging?

I hope we get to see Karai actually fight, And not just bark orders.

Same. Karai in other series stood toe to toe with Leonardo, his equal in both swordsmanship and hand to hand combat. I wanted to see that.

With all the villians making an appearance, plus the addition of Casey, I wonder how much screen time secondary villains like Karai will even get - I want to see her get treated well, but I would much rather the Turtles square off against Bebop and Rocksteady, than Karai, and more Foot.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I like her look. I guess if you recast Shredder 20 years younger, you gotta do the same for his daughter.

[TigerClaw]

funnily enough, Brittany IRL is in her mid-30s, now granted she doesnt look it, but I'm curious to see how this goes given that Brian Tee, and her actually look like they could be a couple, or at least sibling....but he's her father.

Maybe the mutagen Shredder was exposed to in last film has reverse aging?



Same. Karai in other series stood toe to toe with Leonardo, his equal in both swordsmanship and hand to hand combat. I wanted to see that.

With all the villians making an appearance, plus the addition of Casey, I wonder how much screen time secondary villains like Karai will even get - I want to see her get treated well, but I would much rather the Turtles square off against Bebop and Rocksteady, than Karai, and more Foot.
I'm willing to bet that, She will be the one barking orders to Bebop and Rocksteady, Like she does in the IDW comic.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

she's cute hope she pulls it off:)

Was that a double entendre, my good man? :teek: :tlol:

[bushido]

It's confirmed that the sequel will be more of a soft reboot. It looks like they are ashamed of the first film. Can we blame them for that ? Probably not...:trolleye: I admit to being more and more intrigued now.

[graphic_content]

It's confirmed that the sequel will be more of a soft reboot. It looks like they are ashamed of the first film. Can we blame them for that ? Probably not...:trolleye: I admit to being more and more intrigued now.

when you say 'confirmed'...as in quoted by the producers? director? or admission by 'casting changes, etc?'

while I agree, this certainly feels like a soft reboot, I just wanted to know if internal sources actually admitted to it.

[TurtleTitan97]

She is hot, but I really can't get excited over this casting. Karai was so terribly underused in the first film I doubt they'll be able to do a better job this time.

[Candy Kappa]

funnily enough, Brittany IRL is in her mid-30s, now granted she doesnt look it, but I'm curious to see how this goes given that Brian Tee, and her actually look like they could be a couple, or at least sibling....but he's her father.

Yes, Brittany is 34. I don't see the humor in that? :ohwell:

[DioLeo451]

Was that a double entendre, my good man? :teek: :tlol:
What's a double entendre?

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

What's a double entendre?

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20entendre

[Candy Kappa]

Was it ever stated in the movie that Karai was Shredder's daughter?

I know the game reveals it in a journal entry, but that game deviates from the movie story and kept Sacks as Shredder.

[DioLeo451]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20entendre
No it was just a compliment I'm more concerned about her performance

[graphic_content]

Yes, Brittany is 34. I don't see the humor in that? :ohwell:

i meant funny as in ironic. the comment you made earlier alluded to the fact that the original actress may have been outed due to her age, and ironically Brittany herself isn't that much younger.

my apologies if my comment made it seem like I was poking fun at older women. certainly not my intention.

[bushido]

when you say 'confirmed'...as in quoted by the producers? director? or admission by 'casting changes, etc?'

while I agree, this certainly feels like a soft reboot, I just wanted to know if internal sources actually admitted to it.

No, it's not "officialy" confirmed. The producers will never admit it because this amounts to admit their mistakes on the first film. It's unthinkable from a marketing perspective. We can legitimately think that they rectify the shooting by these changes.

[newhire13]

Overall all the recasting just seems like they are reshaping the movie across the board, honestly probably the best thing to do. They tried so late in the game with the first film that it makes sense that they'd take the opportunity to do it from the ground floor with this one.

[graphic_content]

Overall all the recasting just seems like they are reshaping the movie across the board, honestly probably the best thing to do. They tried so late in the game with the first film that it makes sense that they'd take the opportunity to do it from the ground floor with this one.

Given that they are bringing in Bebop and Rocksteady, Krang, and Casey - all elements from previous scripts, and concept art that never saw fruition - its possible that they are just making the film they intended to make in the first place.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Given that they are bringing in Bebop and Rocksteady, Krang, and Casey - all elements from previous scripts, and concept art that never saw fruition - its possible that they are just making the film they intended to make in the first place.

Yay! Alien Turtles! :tcry:

[TrickOrTreater]

They're casting and recasting parts that didn't matter if they were recast or not. The first actors in these roles were mostly fine, what little we saw of them.

It's not a matter of casting, idiots in charge of this movie. It's a matter of how poorly you utilized the actors and characters in your sh*t first movie.

Recasting just because will do nothing to help the awful script you're probably writing.

[newhire13]

I think they are aiming to make it like the 80s cartoon with dashes of the Nick cartoon. The most popular versions of TMNT. They're casting to fit what they're trying to do with the story as opposed to casting to fill a role really quick, like the previous Shredder for example.

[neatoman]

So how does Noji feel about this? I would be pissed if I was her.

I find interesting how this movie series keeps recasting characters. First the voice actors for Leo and Splinter were changed, then the movie was reshot to make Sacks and Shredder seperate characters, then the actor who played Shredder there was replaced for this one, Baxter made a brief cameo but the actor who played him was replaced and now there's this. I find it amusing that the casting that received the most negative response, Fox as April, is pretty much the only thing that hasn't been subject to change...

[newhire13]

I don't think she'd necessarily be pissed, it's Hollywood and it's acting. It happens. Often.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

This is incredibly stupid.

How many cast members have they recast for this sequel?

Everyone's probably leaving because working on the first film was such a goddamn train wreck.

I liked Karai in the first one.

[TrickOrTreater]

I think they are aiming to make it like the 80s cartoon

Their first mistake.

They're casting to fit what they're trying to do with the story as opposed to casting to fill a role really quick, like the previous Shredder for example.

That's very false, according to Bryan Fuller himself, who said they're "trying to fit [Casey Jones] into the story".

Which just means they're throwing as many beloved characters into it as they possibly can(throwing in Bebop, Rocksteady, Casey Jones, Shredder, Karai, Baxter Stockman, and now possibly Krang proves that), just to further appeal to nostalgia and trick people into seeing it.

Again.

And yeah, if this was any other movie or if the first one didn't exist at all or was at all good in anyway, I'd be super friggin excited.

So how does Noji feel about this? I would be pissed if I was her.

She seemed genuinely excited to be in it, and what little I saw of her was decent. Just a shame she had next to goddamn nothing to work off and the movie itself was so bad.

I find it amusing that the casting that received the most negative response, Fox as April, is pretty much the only thing that hasn't been subject to change...

Megan Fox in a blonde school girl outfit.

That's why she's still around. That's the only reason.

[graphic_content]

Yay! Alien Turtles! :tcry:

please no. i hated that origin...whoever came up with that needs their head checked - variations on their origin, fine. even IDW changed it up. but straight up making them another race from another planet - negating the ooze factor. it makes me mad just thinking about it.

So how does Noji feel about this? I would be pissed if I was her.

Noji was one of the more vocal actors on the first film, that voiced her love of working on the film. so its a shame they replaced her. she didnt have much to work with, and they replaced what should have been a sword for a hand gun, delegating her character to just another goon. shame.

[newhire13]

Not necessarily. Like it or not it's what most people think of when they think TMNT. I guess it sucks if you don't like that version but not so much for probably most of the general audience.

And I don't see your point with the quote. They added in characters and they are casting/recasting actors to fit what they want to do. It's as simple as that. Liking the story is a whole other thing.

"Trick people into seeing it"? Lmao. Yeah I don't think it's some weird conspiracy like that. If people like what they see and want to check it out then cool, they can!

[ranger_scout]

According to Deadline, Karai will be Shredder's (Mike Tee) daughter in this film.

Brittany Ishibashi is suiting up for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, Dave Green’s live-action sequel to last year’s hit reboot. She will play Shredder’s daughter Karai in the Paramount Pictures feature from Gama Entertainment Partners and Nickelodeon Movies.

http://deadline.com/2015/05/brittany-ishibashi-joins-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2-jonathan-bailey-in-donald-crowhurst-film-1201433321/

Comicbookmovie.com made a very good point.

Karai's origins are never alluded to in the first movie, but there have been several variations of them over the years.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/markcassidycbm/news/?a=121023

I'm guessing that the Shredder in the last movie might have been her grandfather.

[graphic_content]

According to Deadline, Karai will be Shredder's (Mike Tee) daughter in this film.



http://deadline.com/2015/05/brittany-ishibashi-joins-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2-jonathan-bailey-in-donald-crowhurst-film-1201433321/

Comicbookmovie.com made a very good point.



http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/markcassidycbm/news/?a=121023

I guess that the Shredder in the last movie might have been her grandfather.

very true, and Shredder's origin itself (and real name) were never mentioned; so we could very well be looking at an Oroku Nagi / Saki situation here.

[DioLeo451]

According to Deadline, Karai will be Shredder's (Mike Tee) daughter in this film.



http://deadline.com/2015/05/brittany-ishibashi-joins-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2-jonathan-bailey-in-donald-crowhurst-film-1201433321/

Comicbookmovie.com made a very good point.



http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/markcassidycbm/news/?a=121023

I guess that the Shredder in the last movie might have been her grandfather.
Hmmm interesting

[newhire13]

Nagi/Saki would be the smartest way for them to get themselves out of that corner.

[bushido]

Nagi/Saki would be the smartest way for them to get themselves out of that corner.

In the movie, Splinter is not Hamato Yoshi or his pet rat. So Oroku Saki without Hamato Yoshi is pretty useless. The initial story is founded on the Saki/Yoshi relationship.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Nagi/Saki would be the smartest way for them to get themselves out of that corner.

Last time they had a corner to get themselves out of (American Caucasian Shredder), there was at least one possible solution that would have worked and provided a good movie (Utrom Shredder).

But nah, they made a bad situation worse. Caucasian Shredder would have been far preferable...

[newhire13]

So Oroku Saki without Hamato Yoshi is pretty useless.

I disagree, Oroku Saki is interesting period (though yes, they dropped the ball not including Yoshi from the beginning)

[TrickOrTreater]

Not necessarily. Like it or not it's what most people think of when they think TMNT. I guess it sucks if you don't like that version but not so much for probably most of the general audience.

Or they could have done their own thing within the confines of the lore and not attempted to cash in on the nostalgia of people who couldn't care less either way.

And I don't see your point with the quote. They added in characters and they are casting/recasting actors to fit what they want to do. It's as simple as that. Liking the story is a whole other thing.

"Trying to fit characters in" to a pre-determined story by committee that they probably ripped off again is not the way to go about making a good movie or writing a good script.

[DioLeo451]

Or they could have done their own thing within the confines of the lore and not attempted to cash in on the nostalgia of people who couldn't care less either way.



"Trying to fit characters in" to a pre-determined story by committee that they probably ripped off again is not the way to go about making a good movie or writing a good script.
But it's already happened long before PD even came into the picture

[TrickOrTreater]

But it's already happened long before PD even came into the picture

So that makes it okay for Platinum Dunes to do it?

Just because it's happened before doesn't mean PD HAD to do it as well.

They could have chosen the right way of doing things, instead of the wrong way.

Or hell Paramount could have just not given it to Platinum Dunes/Michael Bay in the first place. That would have helped IMMENSELY.

[IndigoErth]

No offense to this women or anything, but just makes me wonder why and what the point is.
I don't think she'd necessarily be pissed, it's Hollywood and it's acting. It happens. Often.
But kinda sucks though from the standpoint that Asians don't get nearly as many roles as white and black actors do. Hope maybe it was Noji's own choice to bail out or she simply had another, conflicting offer.

Had hoped she'd be back though, she has a more powerful look to her for playing Karai than this new girl imo. Curious how they plan on pulling off the Shredder's daughter thing considering the ages of the actors. Hm. Maybe the new guy will be her brother and Shredder is dad to both? (But that would probably make too much sense.)


(I swear, if they do all this but Pete doesn't voice Leo I'm prob gonna be kinda hating on them for that, just heads up fyi.)


please no. i hated that origin...whoever came up with that needs their head checked - variations on their origin, fine. even IDW changed it up. but straight up making them another race from another planet - negating the ooze factor. it makes me mad just thinking about it.
Must echo the "please no." In particular, I hated the end of that script. I get they were trying to end with emotional impact, but it was not in a good way; rather heart breaking and I question any claimed fandom of the writers because I just can't see how any legit fan would want that for the Turtles.

[TrickOrTreater]

No offense to this women or anything, but just makes me wonder why and what the point is.

But kinda sucks though from the standpoint that Asians don't get nearly as many roles as white and black actors do. Hope maybe it was Noji's own choice to bail out or she simply had another, conflicting offer.

Had hoped she'd be back though, she has a more powerful look to her for playing Karai than this new girl imo. Curious how they plan on pulling off the Shredder's daughter thing considering the ages of the actors. Hm. Maybe the new guy will be her brother and Shredder is dad to both? (But that would probably make too much sense.)

Yeah, if this wasn't her choice I feel really bad for her, given how jazzed she was for the opportunity. I feel like she would have made a fine Karai had she been given anything to do other than stand around.

Good look, good voice, commanding presence. All there, barely scratching the surface, trying to fight its way out of a horrible script.

(I swear, if they do all this but Pete doesn't voice Leo I'm prob gonna be kinda hating on them for that, just heads up fyi.)

It's okay. Let it happen. Plenty of OTHER things out there to enjoy and love. Just remember the Sith code.

[turtlefanforever]

Must echo the "please no." In particular, I hated the end of that script. I get they were trying to end with emotional impact, but it was not in a good way; rather heart breaking and I question any claimed fandom of the writers because I just can't see how any legit fan would want that for the Turtles.

and then jon Liebesman had the audacity to call out the real fans and say "well it's alien ooze"

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Must echo the "please no." In particular, I hated the end of that script. I get they were trying to end with emotional impact, but it was not in a good way; rather heart breaking and I question any claimed fandom of the writers because I just can't see how any legit fan would want that for the Turtles.

That was the worst part of the script. Even worse than the "smoking hot turtle chick." Exact words from the script.

[MikeandRaph87]

Shredder recast I understand,but Karai is surpring. I was hoping for Minae Noji and Abby Elliott do get more deserving character development and screen time.

[TigerClaw]

Its really no surprise that certain key characters were recast, Remember, Secret of the Ooze recast April and Shredder.

[TrickOrTreater]

That was the worst part of the script. Even worse than the "smoking hot turtle chick." Exact words from the script.

God I hate these people.

Its really no surprise that certain key characters were recast, Remember, Secret of the Ooze recast April and Shredder.

So that means this movie series had to as well? Not getting your point here.

[Foombamaroom]

Yay! Alien Turtles! :tcry: Karai wasn't in the alien script, so they may be working with something else.

Last time they had a corner to get themselves out of (American Caucasian Shredder), there was at least one possible solution that would have worked and provided a good movie (Utrom Shredder).

But nah, they made a bad situation worse. Caucasian Shredder would have been far preferable... Well, the difference is that they figured out how badly they messed up Shredder when production was over, so they had to do last-minute re-shoots, which is why the movie was so sloppy. Here, they had time to write a complete script.

Honest to god, this movie's casting/set photos/other information is pretty great so far. It hasn't done anything to piss off the fans yet, besides keeping Megan Fox, we just have the reputation of the first movie. It makes me wonder if they're giving it a new feel, which I'm fine with. New director, new cast, same Turtles we love. Only reason why Fox wasn't recast was probably because of her 3-picture deal.

Its really no surprise that certain key characters were recast, Remember, Secret of the Ooze recast April and Shredder.
April didn't want to return so they had to recast her, and Shredder was just a body double.

The thing is, Karai WASN'T a big character in the first movie, and it makes me wonder if they're just blowing away their budget on big-named actors. Like, I get the Johnny as Leo thing. He wasn't a good Leo, but he WAS in the movie for a long time. But having someone like Whoopi Goldberg, an actress who is going to demand a lot of money, be in there for 2-3 scenes? I feel like that's going to happen with Perry's Baxter Stockman. Honestly, they should do unnamed actors/actresses because that'll save the budget, which will mean more Turtles, and also, we'll be able to see the actors as "April, Casey, etc." instead of "Megan Fox poorly playing April."

[TigerClaw]

April didn't want to return so they had to recast her, and Shredder was just a body double.

The thing is, Karai WASN'T a big character in the first movie, and it makes me wonder if they're just blowing away their budget on big-named actors. Like, I get the Johnny as Leo thing. He wasn't a good Leo, but he WAS in the movie for a long time. But having someone like Whoopi Goldberg, an actress who is going to demand a lot of money, be in there for 2-3 scenes? I feel like that's going to happen with Perry's Baxter Stockman. Honestly, they should do unnamed actors/actresses because that'll save the budget, which will mean more Turtles, and also, we'll be able to see the actors as "April, Casey, etc." instead of "Megan Fox poorly playing April."
You barely ever see the Shredder's face in the 1st film, So recasting him wasn't a problem, Perhaps they are gonna show his face this time.

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

They're casting and recasting parts that didn't matter if they were recast or not. The first actors in these roles were mostly fine, what little we saw of them.

It's not a matter of casting, idiots in charge of this movie. It's a matter of how poorly you utilized the actors and characters in your sh*t first movie.

Recasting just because will do nothing to help the awful script you're probably writing.

this times 2....there is no reason to recast...literally its just a why not at this point..


and you know just cause the original actress hasnt said anything doesnt mean she isnt pissed about she, she just could be one of those less vocal about it

[IndigoErth]

Here, they had time to write a complete script.
Dear god I hope so, since they started shooting only eight months after the sequel was announced.

You barely ever see the Shredder's face in the 1st film, So recasting him wasn't a problem, Perhaps they are gonna show his face this time.
But then there's the problem of this obviously younger guy having been Sack's father figure. :tlol:

Where's the 'speed control' on the tracks this train is on...

[CyberCubed]

At least she is an Asian.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Where's the 'speed control' on the tracks this train is on...

This whole film series is a train wreck at any speed. :lol:

[TigerClaw]

Dear god I hope so, since they started shooting only eight months after the sequel was announced.


But then there's the problem of this obviously younger guy having been Sack's father figure. :tlol:

Where's the 'speed control' on the tracks this train is on...
Just apply some of that old age makeup and he can look older.

Though, you could use the theory that, The Shredder from the first film was Oroku Nagi and the Shredder in the sequel is Oroku Saki.

[TrickOrTreater]

Honestly, they should do unnamed actors/actresses because that'll save the budget, which will mean more Turtles, and also, we'll be able to see the actors as "April, Casey, etc." instead of "Megan Fox poorly playing April."

This is why Jane Levy, who tested for the role, would have been perfect as a younger, just-starting-out April. 25 years old, but older than the Turtles and she gets this big Ninjas In New York story which blows up her career.

But nope. Megan Fox and ass shots. Megan Fox as a blonde catholic school girl.

Yaaay.

this times 2....there is no reason to recast...literally its just a why not at this point..

and you know just cause the original actress hasnt said anything doesnt mean she isnt pissed about she, she just could be one of those less vocal about it

That's apparently their method for writing this go around.

"Shredder? Karai? Baxter? Casey? Bebop? Rocksteady? Krang? Why the hell not?!"

Dear god I hope so, since they started shooting only eight months after the sequel was announced.

"We're trying to cram in as much nostalgia-bait as we possibly can to distract you from our unbelievably bad script."

[Andrew NDB]

Why would they recast Minae Noji? She was like the only thing I remotely enjoyed about the first "film." Stupid.

And all of the news outlets running with "Shredder's daughter, Karai" are pretty stupid. I mean, the odds are pretty good that's what she'll be, but it's hardly a given.

[THGhost]

Seriously? Another recast? What was wrong with the actress that played her in the first one? :P

[Shark_Blade]

Weird, all the best Minae Noji. She'll be a voice actor in Nick so that's okay..

Megan Fox's the best, she's one of the reasons this film is a box office hit so they won't replace her anytime soon. :tlove:

[THGhost]

Weird, all the best Minae Noji. She'll be a voice actor in Nick so that's okay..

Hopefully they'll actually give her something to do this time. :lol:

Megan Fox's the best, she's one of the reasons this film is a box office hit so they won't replace her anytime soon. :tlove:

As much as I hate to admit this... you're right. She does have a lot to do with the first film making so much money. *Shudders*

[Andrew NDB]

Honest to god, this movie's casting/set photos/other information is pretty great so far. It hasn't done anything to piss off the fans yet

Um... what? It's literally the sum of all fears, and pretty much the full, raw, unprocessed and unabashed antithesis of everything the TMNT are supposed to be, brought to life in the guise of a feature length toy commercial. And everything that is supposed to be making the "fans" excited is only doing the opposite to me ("look, kids! New vehicles!" "look, 40 year olds... Bebop! Rocksteady! Krang!" "look, kids, Casey, and he's the Arrow guy!").

As much as I hate to admit this... you're right. She does have a lot to do with the first film making so much money. *Shudders*

That's highly debatable. It wasn't like the Transformers movies took a hit when Megan departed between 2 and 3... and she has yet to carry a movie on her own yet (Jennifer's Body was a flop) or even necessarily help a movie as a supporting actress (Jonah Hex).

And it never ceases to amaze and/or frustrate me that somehow, some way, Megan Fox is what 90% of people out there point to as the main problem with these "films." I mean, is everyone high? Is there some new psychotic drug on the market I'm not aware of?

[Autbot_Benz]

Honest to god, this movie's casting/set photos/other information is pretty great so far. It hasn't done anything to piss off the fans yet, besides keeping Megan Fox, we just have the reputation of the first movie. It makes me wonder if they're giving it a new feel, which I'm fine with. New director, new cast, same Turtles we love. Only reason why Fox wasn't recast was probably because of her 3-picture deal.


"

pretty sure a lot of people still complain in this section look at TOT's posts

[Xav]

April didn't want to return so they had to recast her, and Shredder was just a body double.April did want to return Golden Harvest just didn't want to negotiation with her.

[TigerClaw]

April did want to return Golden Harvest just didn't want to negotiation with her.
Yeah, Judith Hoag only complain about the amount of violence from the first film, That the studio didn't wanted to hear more from her, So she was recast.

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

That's apparently their method for writing this go around.

"Shredder? Karai? Baxter? Casey? Bebop? Rocksteady? Krang? Why the hell not?!"


just wait till they announce other "fan favorites" from the OT...characters like Irma, Zak,Venus and Carter

then they team up to defeat their true enemy that ruthless Silver the gang ape

i bet next major cast is gonna be Foot #4 played by robin shou and his rival foot #22 jet li...gotta have th big names

[IndigoErth]

Megan Fox's the best, she's one of the reasons this film is a box office hit so they won't replace her anytime soon. :tlove:
Lucky, uh... you. Just you. :trazz:


(You're signature may be the death of me though, because that "we're ninjas" gif is a favorite and despite all the design debates and grief my fave managed to be adorkable there... I'm so confused.)

[TrickOrTreater]

Um... what? It's literally the sum of all fears, and pretty much the full, raw, unprocessed and unabashed antithesis of everything the TMNT are supposed to be, brought to life in the guise of a feature length toy commercial. And everything that is supposed to be making the "fans" excited is only doing the opposite to me ("look, kids! New vehicles!" "look, 40 year olds... Bebop! Rocksteady! Krang!" "look, kids, Casey, and he's the Arrow guy!").

That's definitely it. It's movie by focus group, and it's the worst.

pretty sure a lot of people still complain in this section look at TOT's posts

There you go, wanting to hop on my dick again.

Just profess your undying, unrequited love for me and get it over with buddy. It's not healthy to keep all these emotions bottled up.

[Powder]

pretty sure a lot of people still complain in this section look at TOT's posts

The fact you bring his name up virtually every time you come to this section of the boards is actually concerning me at this point. I've had a stalker on these forums, & some others have too. Don't be the next. There's an ignore feature, make use of that & try to enjoy life a bit more.

[TheCanadiandrome]

New recast!
http://4geekslikeyou.com/brittany-ishibashi-to-play-karai-in-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2/

wow she looks cute

[THGhost]

Um... what? It's literally the sum of all fears, and pretty much the full, raw, unprocessed and unabashed antithesis of everything the TMNT are supposed to be, brought to life in the guise of a feature length toy commercial. And everything that is supposed to be making the "fans" excited is only doing the opposite to me ("look, kids! New vehicles!" "look, 40 year olds... Bebop! Rocksteady! Krang!" "look, kids, Casey, and he's the Arrow guy!").

Because TMNT has never been a toy commercial before, right? :lol:

That's highly debatable. It wasn't like the Transformers movies took a hit when Megan departed between 2 and 3... and she has yet to carry a movie on her own yet (Jennifer's Body was a flop) or even necessarily help a movie as a supporting actress (Jonah Hex).

The Transformers sequels were only made because the first one was so successful. And who, pray tell, was in the first movie? Exactly. The fanbase for those movies was already set in stone after the first movie, most of Michael Bay's target audience saw it for her. My point still stands. She brought the star power to the 2014 TMNT movie, plus Michael Bay. Hard to admit, but it's true.

I never thought I'd ever say those words... *shudders some more*

There you go, wanting to hop on my dick again.

Just profess your undying, unrequited love for me and get it over with buddy. It's not healthy to keep all these emotions bottled up.

The fact you bring his name up virtually every time you come to this section of the boards is actually concerning me at this point. I've had a stalker on these forums, & some others have too. Don't be the next. There's an ignore feature, make use of that & try to enjoy life a bit more.

It just got weird in here again. :roll:

[Powder]

How am I being weird? You have no frame of reference for my personal experiences. Just looking out for their best interests. Drama is no bueno.

[Shark_Blade]

Lucky, uh... you. Just you. :trazz:


(You're signature may be the death of me though, because that "we're ninjas" gif is a favorite and despite all the design debates and grief my fave managed to be adorkable there... I'm so confused.)

Me and half a billion who paid the tickets probably. :trazz:
And yes, Leo is being his dorky self. :P


So guys, new Karai right?...

[TrickOrTreater]

The fact you bring his name up virtually every time you come to this section of the boards is actually concerning me at this point. I've had a stalker on these forums, & some others have too. Don't be the next. There's an ignore feature, make use of that & try to enjoy life a bit more.

Oh he's already got me on ignore.

But I've never had a stalker before. That could be fun.

Come on round to the house buddy! We'll have so much fun.

Because TMNT has never been a toy commercial before, right? :lol:

So that means they should always be a toy commercial right?:lol::lol::lol:

It just got weird in here again. :roll:

http://i.imgur.com/tbL1UwW.jpg?1

[THGhost]

Don't any of you go stalking me. Or I'll haunt you. ;)

How am I being weird? You have no frame of reference for my personal experiences. Just looking out for their best interests. Drama is no bueno.

I wasn't implying that you specifically were weird, Powder. Just the sudden off-topic-ness was weird. But do carry on, it's amusing. :P

So that means they should always be a toy commercial right?:lol::lol::lol:

I'm not sure how they couldn't be.

[Powder]

Ah, okay. You'd be hard pressed to find a thread on this board that doesn't veer off track one way or another. :trazz:
Especially here, with all this disheartening news of recasts & the like. Gets folks in a tizzy.

[THGhost]

Ah, okay. You'd be hard pressed to find a thread on this board that doesn't veer off track one way or another. :trazz:
Especially here, with all this disheartening news of recasts & the like. Gets folks in a tizzy.

Yeah, I'm slowly learning to expect every thread to go off-topic now. Out of all the boards I've posted on, this one is the worst. :lol:

So guys, new Karai right?...

Yes. It was unexpected. I thought the first actress did a decent job. She should have been given more to work with though. Hopefully this new one will. Same goes for the new Shredder.

[TrickOrTreater]

I'm not sure how they couldn't be.

First movie. 1990. Didn't feature any big hilariously ridiculous cars or huge action set pieces or any Bay crap like that.

Straight forward, down to earth, Ninja Turtles goodness with actual character and emotion and good writing.

Now, with today's effects, you could do something similar but bigger as far as fight scenes.

Not with giant mecha samurai and Shrek Hulks, but with cg enhancement and stunt doubles trained in high velocity fighting.

You know, Raid stuff, like we were promised but never got.

[THGhost]

First movie. 1990. Didn't feature any big hilariously ridiculous cars or huge action set pieces or any Bay crap like that.

Straight forward, down to earth, Ninja Turtles goodness with actual character and emotion and good writing.

Now, with today's effects, you could do something similar but bigger as far as fight scenes.

Not with giant mecha samurai and Shrek Hulks, but with cg enhancement and stunt doubles trained in high velocity fighting.

You know, Raid stuff, like we were promised but never got.

Even though we already established in another thread that the 1990 movie did have toys made for it. Not a lot, but they do exist. :P But thank you for reminding me of just how incredibly awesome the 1990 movie is. :tcool:

I agree though, another TMNT movie like the 1990 movie would be amazing to have. What I meant before was that I don't know how the TMNT couldn't be a toy commercial nowadays. They way they were depicted back in the 1990 movie wasn't really known by anyone outside of the comics back then, hence the lack of toys.

[TrickOrTreater]

Even though we already established in another thread that the 1990 movie did have toys made for it. Not a lot, but they do exist. :P

And The Dark Knight had toys made for it, wasn't a toy commercial. A critically and fan acclaimed film with one of the best performances of the past few decades in it.

Like I've said previously, all it would take to make a good Ninja Turtles movie that new and old fans as well as the general audience can enjoy is for someone to be a talented, actual fan of them. The GA doesn't give a f*ck one way or the other, clearly. They'll show up if it looks awesome enough. So therefore you give the fans some good stuff, bring in good writers and a director who understand and respect the source material and you're good to go.

Paramount didn't do that. They wanted a fast buck. Maybe in 10 or so years after this series has died its rightfully deserved death, we'll get that again.

[THGhost]

And The Dark Knight had toys made for it, wasn't a toy commercial. A critically and fan acclaimed film with one of the best performances of the past few decades in it.

Like I've said previously, all it would take to make a good Ninja Turtles movie that new and old fans as well as the general audience can enjoy is for someone to be a talented, actual fan of them. The GA doesn't give a f*ck one way or the other, clearly. They'll show up if it looks awesome enough. So therefore you give the fans some good stuff, bring in good writers and a director who understand and respect the source material and you're good to go.

Paramount didn't do that. They wanted a fast buck. Maybe in 10 or so years after this series has died its rightfully deserved death, we'll get that again.

Anything to do with Batman is a toy commercial, same with TMNT. Hell, everything is a toy commercial these days. :P

I get what you're saying though. I pray that it happens someday.

[Powder]

The lack of toys for the 1990 movie is because Playmates felt it was too violent & didn't wanna be attached to it. The toys we got came during Secret Of The Oooze's era. So the first was in no way a toy commercial whatsoever. It was 100% free of toy sale influence besides the fact that the turtles being color coded was a Playmates thing.

[THGhost]

The lack of toys for the 1990 movie is because Playmates felt it was too violent & didn't wanna be attached to it. The toys we got came during Secret Of The Oooze's era. So the first was in no way a toy commercial whatsoever. It was 100% free of toy sale influence besides the fact that the turtles being color coded was a Playmates thing.

And thank goodness for that. :P

[Shark_Blade]

No wonder SotO looks so watered down to being so puke inducing, kiddie friendly. Their "fight scenes" are a joke, and the final "fight" was dancing at a night club. When Super Shredder came, all they do was cower in fear like wimps and jump into a lake. *smh*

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

Anything to do with Batman is a toy commercial, same with TMNT. Hell, everything is a toy commercial these days. :P

I get what you're saying though. I pray that it happens someday.

just because it sells toys does not mean it has to be watered down or a bad moie...marvel makes toys for thier movies both adult collectors and kids can enjoy...so does star wars

[Shark_Blade]

Wait, we're veering offtopic again! :tlol:

Here's more news about the new Karai.
http://deadline.com/2015/05/brittany-ishibashi-joins-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2-jonathan-bailey-in-donald-crowhurst-film-1201433321/

http://i.imgur.com/vTgKWzx.jpg
Brittany Ishibashi is suiting up for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, Dave Green’s live-action sequel to last year’s hit reboot. She will play Shredder’s daughter Karai in the Paramount Pictures feature from Gama Entertainment Partners and Nickelodeon Movies. Ishibashi’s recent credits include Grace And Frankie, Bones and Emily Owens, M.D., along with the features Everything Before Us and The Harvesting. She is repped by Innovative Artists, Kyle Fritz Management and Jackoway Tyerman.

[THGhost]

just because it sells toys does not mean it has to be watered down or a bad moie...marvel makes toys for thier movies both adult collectors and kids can enjoy...so does star wars

I never said they were. :P But c'mon. After the original comics, TMNT was made to sell toys.

[Autbot_Benz]

I never said they were. :P But c'mon. After the original comics, TMNT was made to sell toys.

you are right the first 5 FW episodes were commissioned cause Playmates had no idea how to market the figures

[Andrew NDB]

After the original comics

There is no "after" the comics.

[Leo656]

Yeah, I'm slowly learning to expect every thread to go off-topic now.

Ohhhh my GOD, it took you THIS long to "Get It"? Ooooof!

Wait, we're veering offtopic again! :tlol:

Meanwhile... ^^Doesn't Get It.

There's a Grand Design in play, here, folks, It took me forever to get this place exactly how I like it, subtly manipulating events from behind the scenes like Thanos... or, failing that, Dr. Claw.

Anyways, don't mess with it. Just tuck 'n roll.

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

http://i.imgur.com/2e1ljEa.gif
This is what reading any thread for this movie is like

[LeotheLateBloomer]

No wonder SotO looks so watered down to being so puke inducing, kiddie friendly. Their "fight scenes" are a joke, and the final "fight" was dancing at a night club. When Super Shredder came, all they do was cower in fear like wimps and jump into a lake. *smh*

I felt that the story sort of made up for the movie's shortcomings. They were smart enough to know that they couldn't take him on in his state so they decided to do, as Leo puts it in a line he says in 2K3, a tactical retreat.

[pennydreadful]

Yeah, I'm slowly learning to expect every thread to go off-topic now. Out of all the boards I've posted on, this one is the worst. :lol:

I know you really mean "this one is the best". :P

So, who wants to place bets on whether they pull a Lotus Blossom and have BayLeo's shell tighten over BayKarai? :tlol:

[Leo656]

Why the ever-loving f*** not at this point? :lol:

According to the Bible, in the Book of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, as spoketh in the Gospel of Carl:

"It don' matter. None'a this matters."

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Not taking that bet. I KNOW it will happen, just by looking at her!

[Megatron]

well she is sexy.. hotter than noji.. but i hate it when they recast a character.. hope they somehow explain it..

did they actually call Noji Karai in the 1st one? we all assumed it was her but did they ever actually use her name? I can't remember. might need to re watch it.

EDIT: Just google imaged her.. them pics for esquire! man...

[IndigoErth]

So, who wants to place bets on whether they pull a Lotus Blossom and have BayLeo's shell tighten over BayKarai? :tlol:
Please please please no... If I had the cash I'd almost be willing to pay them as insurance NOT to. They better keep him better mannered than that if they have any sense of the characters at all... because knowing these people they'd go the Mikey kind of route.


Honestly after the Mikey shell tightening stuff, I'm actually kind of grateful that the Turtles actors have cameras in the way of their faces

[Leo656]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/c4/c4e9af00789bb3e5dbb679dff2a333ecbf61c123c76a9adbe3 92fd6f40775536.jpg

Sorry. I'm sorry. I just wanted to be the first one. :lol:

[pennydreadful]

Please please please no... If I had the cash I'd almost be willing to pay them as insurance NOT to. They better keep him better mannered than that if they have any sense of the characters at all... because knowing these people they'd go the Mikey kind of route.

if they have any sense of the characters at all

if they have any sense of the characters at all

http://media.tumblr.com/3c288d13bdf577afc82ec7e1d5508ad6/tumblr_inline_mrjsslt0zY1qz4rgp.gif

[TrickOrTreater]

I know you really mean "this one is the best". :P

So, who wants to place bets on whether they pull a Lotus Blossom and have BayLeo's shell tighten over BayKarai? :tlol:

Do it. Bring on the sh*tshow.

Also bring on the people defending it no matter what.

[Xav]

did they actually call Noji Karai in the 1st one? we all assumed it was her but did they ever actually use her name? I can't remember. might need to re watch it.Yes Sacks used her name.

[B-Man]

Do it. Bring on the sh*tshow.

Also bring on the people defending it no matter what.

Dude, relax :lol: always so high-strung.

Also, I don't wanna annoy you IndigoErth, but it seems Knoxville is back (and Shalhoub). A few sites are reporting it & they were added on IMDb the same time as eight other smaller cast members. Could mean nothing at this point, but wouldn't suprise me.

[Shark_Blade]

Knoxville back? :cry: Poor Pete Ploszek.. Hope it's just rumor though.

[B-Man]

I'm taking it with a grain of salt until Variety confirms it.

[neatoman]

There is no "after" the comics.

http://www.solaronemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/boy-rolling-eyes.jpg

[AlZarkovski]

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/tee-wu-on-set-of-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2-01.jpg
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/tee-wu-on-set-of-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2-02.jpg
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/brian-tee-on-set-of-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2-02.jpg
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/jane-wu-on-set-of-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2-01.jpg
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/scenes-from-the-set-of-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2-03.jpg
More here (http://www.aceshowbiz.com/movie/teenage_mutant_ninja_turtles_2/premiere.html).

[Candy Kappa]

Still not a fan of the look on the Foot, but at least it's a step in the right-ish direction. But BrianTtee looks very nice.

[B-Man]

Tee looks awesome, playing clearly a different Shredder altogether. The Foot look a little too G.I.Joe Retaliation.

[Candy Kappa]

I think if the leather/cloth part had a dark maroon color and if they included the bug eyes the Foot is known for, it would have made a huge difference.

[Shark_Blade]

Karai's hair looks practical, I love it. Shredder looks awesome too! :tlove:

[Candy Kappa]

The red details of Brittany's outfit makes it pop a lot better, and her hair is gorgeous, but. I do miss Minae, she is a bit more distinct, and someone I think really fitted to play Karai.

Do like the collar section of both Brian's costume and the Foot costume.

[pennydreadful]

I don't think I'm mentally equipped to deal with Shredder in tight leather pants, or the general silliness of armor-plated six-packs.

Seriously though - it all looks fairly ungainly, bland and clunky, and of course Karai has the requisite corset-esque brassiere and Bad Girl Boots. The Foot in the third photo has the plating on his armored six-pack buckling over, and the boot/knee/shin-guards are just waiting to get something caught in them as soon as he kicks someone (or tries to do a high kick in leather pants). Doesn't look like it'd be great for ease of movement and would be hotter than hell to fight in - but given the turd that were the last movie's designs, I suppose even armor made of empty eggshell cartons would look like an improvement by comparison. Once again though, for a movie that purports to have changed the Turtles to be more "realistic", this is another move on the part of the creative powers which fails to live up to the supposed mission statement.

From a costume design perspective, it's pretty boring - nothing that we haven't seen in plenty of other superhero and action movies already, certainly nothing distinctive, iconic or awe-inspiring. It's like they didn't know how to do Ninja, so they just combined one part Military, one part Biker and one part Generic Bad Guy, stirred lightly and left to simmer for 15 minutes.

[Mew]

And Karai is casually on her phone.

[Foombamaroom]

Obviously he's going to have his own "Shredder costume," but I'm glad we're actually seeing Shredder outside of his megatron suit. Who knows, maybe we'll actually get a standard Shredder with ACTUAL ARMOR. Although the Foot don't really look like "The Foot," they look MUCH better than the last movie, now that they have ninja equipment.

[Shred Head]

The fact that they actually attempted to make a ninja is a giant improvement. So there somewhat trying at least more then they did before. I really hope there is more to that Shredder outfit and he wont be unmasked 90% of the movie before he dons that CGI Megatron monstrosity.

[TigerClaw]

I like the way they look, Hopefully we see him wear a version of the helmet, And Karai looks great, Looks like she has a Sword.

[THGhost]

There is no "after" the comics.

Oh you :trolleye: Yes there is. I said original comics, as in Mirage volume 1 which ended in August 1993. Also, Mirage fully ended in 2010. So there is an "after".

http://www.solaronemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/boy-rolling-eyes.jpg

I know, right? :trolleye:

[TigerClaw]

It looks like they retconned the entire first film.

[DioLeo451]

Cool dude Brian Tee looks Badass and Karai too :D

[TigerClaw]

Why does the page showing the images say, That she is Jane Wu?

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Oh yeah. Definitely liking this. Shredder might just end up being the badass we all want, need, and freaking deserve.

[Zulithe]

all looking better than part 1

foot soldiers are still weak, but it's miles better than the first versions.

[Megatron]

hahaha what kinda g@y a$$ bdsm kinky leather latex type **** dude got on??? :lol:

Megatron Shredder from TMNT 1 was a lot more badass.. with the suit and without the suit. that actor looked better as well.

[neatoman]

Noticing a lack of spikes on Shredder.

[Huzzah]

He's kinda lacking in Shredder-ness...maybe he's just not fully suited up, incognito.

[Megatron]

He's kinda lacking in Shredder-ness...maybe he's just not fully suited up, incognito.

he looks like his pants would tear if he tried to pull off the moves the 1st shredder pulled off.

[Huzzah]

The robo-Shredder pulled off moves that a normal human couldn't do even with robotic enhancements.

[METALHEAD]

Shredder is nice lookin. Karai?-----NO. NO. NO. NO! She is ugly! Her face is too round. The other actress was HOT! Her face was demanding, fearsome, sexy. This girl looks generic. Uuuuuuggggglllllyyy!!!:tmad:

[Candy Kappa]

I don't think I'd describe Brittany Ishibashi as "fukin ulgy"... Different strokes I guess.

[METALHEAD]

She just doesn't look threatening like the other. Or sexy. She just look men.

[AquaParade]

Steps in the right direction.

[Kanon]

Yay! We do get a new Shredder! And Karai looks way better.

Hope they make the story old shredder and new shredder clearer, cause we don´t even know who old shredder was :ohwell: (saki, nagi or a totally different person?)

[Leofan26]

With Karai in all this, Leo's rival ( Love intrest ) He better have an plot here and get real fights :x

[TurtleMikey]

Noticing a lack of spikes on Shredder.

I get the impression that they'll be retractable like Shredder's blades were in the first film.

[graphic_content]

Dude, relax :lol: always so high-strung.

Also, I don't wanna annoy you IndigoErth, but it seems Knoxville is back (and Shalhoub). A few sites are reporting it & they were added on IMDb the same time as eight other smaller cast members. Could mean nothing at this point, but wouldn't suprise me.

the IMDB page for this film was created well before production was even underway - and a majority of the listings was simply ported from movie-1. and because it is editable by the general populace (or so I'm told, I dont use IMDB myself) the content is hard to verify until the film actually releases.

that said, given the amount of changes they are making in this film, I would not be surprised if they elected to boot Knoxville - the backlash his voice got with the critics (and fans alike), might just force them to give Pete a chance.

[turtlefanforever]

at least he's not violently armored up.

Although i wouldn't be surprised about a M bay press release stating "Don't worry fam, we're gonna CGI on the armor"

[Andrew NDB]

Also, Mirage fully ended in 2010.

Not fully. And Volume 4 is still coming out... albeit, at a glacial pace.

[Andrew NDB]

Whoa... Foot Clan members with actual swords? How amazing.

Shredder is nice lookin. Karai?-----NO. NO. NO. NO! She is ugly! Her face is too round. The other actress was HOT! Her face was demanding, fearsome, sexy. This girl looks generic. Uuuuuuggggglllllyyy!!!:tmad:

Minae Noji is definitely the more attractive of the two Karais, personally. And I would suspect the only reason they'd recast Karai with someone more "cutesy" is to create some romantic tension between her and one of the Turtles... ugh.

[Leolead]

Pete sounded perfect for Leo, it's such a shame that he didn't get to lend his FULL performance to the part in the first film.

Here's hoping that they give him a chance.

[Andrew NDB]

Pete sounded perfect for Leo, it's such a shame that he didn't get to lend his FULL performance to the part.

Here's hoping that they give him a chance.

Oh, who cares. Really?

[newhire13]

Yeah they are def trying to pull away from the first film, though I wouldn't be surprised if Shredder has retractable blades.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Minae Noji is definitely the more attractive of the two Karais, personally. And I would suspect the only reason they'd recast Karai with someone more "cutesy" is to create some romantic tension between her and one of the Turtles... ugh.

As if this movie would have the time (literal runtime) for that. :tlol:

[newhire13]

Yeah, I imagine part of Karai's recasting goes hand in hand in playing towards the Leo and Karai relationship/rivalry.

[Vicky82]

Wow, they both look great.

[THGhost]

Not fully. And Volume 4 is still coming out... albeit, at a glacial pace.

Volume 1 ended in 1993. Those are the original comics, which is what I mentioned before. My point still stands. ;)

Not to mention the fact that Eastman is no longer involved, therefore, the original comics ended long ago.

the IMDB page for this film was created well before production was even underway - and a majority of the listings was simply ported from movie-1. and because it is editable by the general populace (or so I'm told, I dont use IMDB myself) the content is hard to verify until the film actually releases.

that said, given the amount of changes they are making in this film, I would not be surprised if they elected to boot Knoxville - the backlash his voice got with the critics (and fans alike), might just force them to give Pete a chance.

I thought Knoxville did a decent job, or am I the only one? :P

http://i.imgur.com/2e1ljEa.gif
This is what reading any thread for this movie is like

You can say that again. :lol:

Is there really any need for this thread anymore? There should just be a 2016 TMNT casting thread, otherwise this one will just continue to be the latest off-topic thread.

[THGhost]

Brian Tee looks awesome, can't wait to see him in his full Shredder gear.

Karai's outfit looks cool, not sure about her face though. It looks weird. :P

Loving the Foot Clan designs, far better than the first film. Those didn't even deserve to be considered the Foot Clan.

It looks like they retconned the entire first film.

Am I'm okay with that, and I'm not okay with that. :lol:

[NinjaPug]

Although I hate that they went the Bryan Singer route of using black leather, these costumes look a whole lot better than the first movie designs.

I'm shocked and pleasantly surprised that PD is making these changes. Having the Foot Clan actually be ninjas? What a novel idea.

Hopefully they toned down the design of the Turtles too.

[THGhost]

Whoever it was that questioned my comment about this film "getting better and better" - What do you have to say for yourself now? ;)

Sure, the final product could still turn out like the last one. But at least they're trying this time! :P

Yeah they are def trying to pull away from the first film, though I wouldn't be surprised if Shredder has retractable blades.

I actually really liked the retractable blades. :tcool:

[Autbot_Benz]

Shredder is looking cool. I really hope they give him regular armor instead of Megatron's remains

[THGhost]

Shredder is looking cool. I really hope they give him regular armor instead of Megatron's remains

As long as Michael Bay is involved, I doubt that will ever happen. :P

[Autbot_Benz]

As long as Michael Bay is involved, I doubt that will ever happen. :P

probably but one can hope.

[THGhost]

What's this? We're actually staying on topic? My God! :o

So the Foot Clan have swords now. Was that so hard, Platinum Dunes? Was that so hard? :P

[Andrew NDB]

So the Foot Clan have swords now. Was that so hard, Platinum Dunes? Was that so hard? :P

Who knows... the ones who go to see this "film" may actually see... ninja fighting this time.

[THGhost]

Who knows... the ones who go to see this "film" may actually see... ninja fighting this time.

God forbid!

I remember a video of Megan Fox being chased across a street by more traditional, slimmer Foot ninjas too. Or did I just imagine that? *Waits for someone to post it*

[Huzzah]

Though unless the Turtles are shrunken down and depowered some, won't be much of a fight.

[turtlefanforever]

God forbid!

I remember a video of Megan Fox being chased across a street by more traditional, slimmer Foot ninjas too. Or did I just imagine that? *Waits for someone to post it*

there was, and people were talking it up like it was the next coming of Christ too

[DioLeo451]

there was, and people were talking it up like it was the next coming of Christ too
there wasn't that much of a reaction from it it was glanced over by the majority

[IndigoErth]

http://media.tumblr.com/3c288d13bdf577afc82ec7e1d5508ad6/tumblr_inline_mrjsslt0zY1qz4rgp.gif
Quiet woman, don't encourage! :lol:


Also, I don't wanna annoy you IndigoErth, but it seems Knoxville is back (and Shalhoub). A few sites are reporting it & they were added on IMDb the same time as eight other smaller cast members. Could mean nothing at this point, but wouldn't suprise me.
If it ends up true (though yeah, his name has been stuck in there a while as if it was just assumed) I'll be in my room having a cry if anyone needs me.


Who do I have to slap on that set to get some sense into them and let Pete do it. :lol:


or am I the only one? :P

No. I think there's like one other somewhere.

Decent in like 10% of it maybe.

[massakre]

not bad.. this is screaming soft reboot to me.. none of this is reminiscent of the first film.

[newhire13]

God forbid!

I remember a video of Megan Fox being chased across a street by more traditional, slimmer Foot ninjas too. Or did I just imagine that? *Waits for someone to post it*

I was thinking about that, would be interesting if the armor is weaponized and added on over their traditional gear so they can actually engage the turtles in straight up combat. Similar to Foot Mech from 2k3

[IndigoErth]

Definitely at least some alterations in the right direction. (If they keep going I may start to wonder if Bay is hogtied with duct tape over his mouth.)

[newhire13]

I can see Shalhoub coming back but I'd be shocked if they don't have Pete do the voice this time. Though honestly that's something they can worry about/figure out/change one way or the other in post production. Not a pressing matter right now.

[Huzzah]

Not fully. And Volume 4 is still coming out... albeit, at a glacial pace.

There's been like one issue released in the last 4 or 5 years. For all intent and purpose the series is dead.

[Metalwolf]

As long as Michael Bay is involved, I doubt that will ever happen. :PYou never know. Smaller non-retractable blade gauntlets, armor similar to the Foot guys, and an old Samurai helmet might end up being all he'll wear (especially for ninja practicality.) Megatron armor looks way too much like the last movie, and from what we see here, they seem to be trying to distance from it.
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[CyberCubed]

This does look like an improvement:

- Both Shredder and Karai are Asians. I still have nightmares about the thoughts of white man Eric Sachs being Shredder. Thank the Gods of the universe we never had to deal with a white Shredder.

- They actually look like ninja's.

- Shredder's armor isn't going to be that robot/transformer/cyborg suit he wore in the first film.


Man, if only they give the Turtles nose-jobs I would say this movie would look promising.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Man, if only they give the Turtles nose-jobs I would say this movie would look promising.

Nose-shamer.

[TrickOrTreater]

Huh. When did we start posting pictures of GI JOE 3?

Snake-Eyes looks great

[IndigoErth]

- Shredder's armor isn't going to be that robot/transformer/cyborg suit he wore in the first film.
I wouldn't assume it or similar won't show up for bigger scenes...

[Xav]

Yes Laird himself said he might release the plots of the final issues but that's it. The only reason we got issues 31 and 32 is because they were partially finished.

[SophieDem]

They looks awesome! :D I find Karai's outfit really fitting. Much more genuine. I'm grateful for the ninja outfit. :D

[METALHEAD]

this upsets me greatly.:ohwell:

[Huzzah]

I don't even think Peter Laird knew what direction he was going in the end.

[Andrew NDB]

Yes Laird himself said he might release the plots of the final issues but that's it.

"Might." Or he might just do them.

[TigerClaw]

I don't know why Brittany Ishibashi cast as Karai is upsetting some people, She has far more acting chops.

[Andrew NDB]

Not that I care, but is anyone else thinking that they might pull a... "That 'Foot Clan' and Shredder and Karai that were messing with New York last year? They were imposters. I'm the REAL Oroku Saki, here is the REAL Karai, and this is the REAL Foot Clan now"?

But more than likely they'll just release the movie and hope no one bothers to wonder why the Foot Clan suddenly changed from a paramilitary shadow organization with batons and guns to a ninja clan with swords and shuriken, or why Oroku Saki looks about 150 years younger than he did in the last movie and Karai suddenly looks like his sister... and why would anyone, bothering watching such a movie?

[IndigoErth]

I'm thinking more toward "You killed - or permanently injured - our father and we're here to avenge his death!; we've taken charge now and have initiated some changes to the Foot Clan! Now we actually have a reason to hate you!"

[Huzzah]

It'll probably be swept under the rug, kind of like GI Joe Retaliation ignored the global police force angle, amongst other things.

[Huzzah]

"Might." Or he might just do them.

Don't hold your breath, otherwise you'll end up asphixiated. Volume 4 will likely never see another issue.

[graphic_content]

It'll probably be swept under the rug, kind of like GI Joe Retaliation ignored the global police force angle, amongst other things.

i thought it was hilarious that RETALIATION all but completely ignored RISE OF COBRA - keeping only elements that worked, namely Snake Eyes/Storm Shadow.

If TMNT-2 does the same, I wont be disappointed.

[TurtleTitan97]

I'll admit, the Foot look SLIGHTLY better than before (Even if they do look like they belong in the GI Joe movies than TMNT). Though I still would want to see something like this if we can't the classic look:


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCtT6VxWEAAb12S.jpg

[METALHEAD]

I don't know why Brittany Ishibashi cast as Karai is upsetting some people, She has far more acting chops.

Cus she just another generic pretty China doll face. At least with Minae Noji she looked pretty, but had a face that says "I'll mess you up if you disobey me' this one..this Brittany..I can't take that pretty girl face seriously. Then again I'm a fan of Minae Noji

[Andrew NDB]

i thought it was hilarious that RETALIATION all but completely ignored RISE OF COBRA - keeping only elements that worked, namely Snake Eyes/Storm Shadow.

They continued the Cobra-plants-impostor-President angle. And I don't think there was anything wrong with Dennis Quaid's character... weird that he was removed.

[Vicky82]

I expect Minae Noji was only contracted to play Karai in the first movie thats why she's now voice acting in the Nick show because if she was contracted to play Karai in the 2 movie she probably couldn't be involved in the Nick Show.

Or she's busy with other things and doesn't have the time to play Karai in the 2nd movie.

[graphic_content]

Cus she just another generic pretty China doll face. At least with Minae Noji she looked pretty, but had a face that says "I'll mess you up if you disobey me' this one..this Brittany..I can't take that pretty girl face seriously. Then again I'm a fan of Minae Noji

Brittany is a solid actress with more credits under her belt than Minae.

While its true Minae didn't have alot to play with in TMNT-1, but her performance was wooden, and her delivery was bland. I had a hard time believing the Foot actually respected her authority seeing as every time she was made to look foolish by her own actions, or that of her men.

Shes a super cool person - but Brittany will bring her experience with her, and that counts for a lot.

[IndigoErth]

Yeah, Noji in comparison just looks like a woman that could easily kick your ass. Hell, those cheekbones alone are probably weapons. Hope the new girl can play it badass enough, I know nothing about her prior work.


I swear, I feel like these films are seriously going to become a revolving door of Hollywood... changing it up with each sequel until everyone gets their turn.

[graphic_content]

They continued the Cobra-plants-impostor-President angle. And I don't think there was anything wrong with Dennis Quaid's character... weird that he was removed.

my guess...too many cooks in the kitchen. when the rock comes in, someone gets pushed out, lol.

unless you're the fast and furious series - and you just keep adding more and more ppl till you're the justice league of car movies.

[TurtleMikey]

my guess...too many cooks in the kitchen. when the rock comes in, someone gets pushed out, lol.

unless you're the fast and furious series - and you just keep adding more and more ppl till you're the justice league of car movies.

Nah. Paramount wanted to remove all traces of the first film. Which meant firing all actors, and killing all Joe characters (except Cobra Commander, Zartan, Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes, whom they couldn't part with) that appeared in it.

Also, redesigning every visual element of the film that was crapped on with the first.

[Huzzah]

And Channing Tatum's Duke, though he supposedly died, it was left open enough for him to return. Dennis Quaid was removed because of Bruce Willis, there was no room for two old-ish Joes. Honestly apart from adding a Wayans, most of the cast was pretty spot on, though I hated what they did with Baroness, though she looked the part thoroughly.

[chrisdude]

Karai's suit is hot. Everything else looks fine.

[TerranigmaFreak]

Even the new Foot Soldiers look pretty cool. That is a good way to update an old design.

[PangolinFeets]

Karai looks good.

Bebop and Rocksteady look silly, as they should. I can't wait to see them post-mutated. :D

[THGhost]

I remember a video of Megan Fox being chased across a street by more traditional, slimmer Foot ninjas too. Or did I just imagine that? *Waits for someone to post it*

there was, and people were talking it up like it was the next coming of Christ too

there wasn't that much of a reaction from it it was glanced over by the majority

Funny, cos I too remember the second coming of Christ reaction.

not bad.. this is screaming soft reboot to me.. none of this is reminiscent of the first film.

As much as I enjoyed the first film, I'm not surprised their going with the soft reboot approach. The first film suffered due to reshoots so it only makes sense to rectify stuff this way. I want to know whether or not the first film will be considered canon or not though.

Definitely at least some alterations in the right direction. (If they keep going I may start to wonder if Bay is hogtied with duct tape over his mouth.)

Now there's an image. :lol:

You never know. Smaller non-retractable blade gauntlets, armor similar to the Foot guys, and an old Samurai helmet might end up being all he'll wear (especially for ninja practicality.) Megatron armor looks way too much like the last movie, and from what we see here, they seem to be trying to distance from it.
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All good things. Fingers crossed.

Man, if only they give the Turtles nose-jobs I would say this movie would look promising.

You really need to stop with the whole noses thing. It's getting really boring. TURTLES HAVE NOSTRILS! :P

[pennydreadful]

Shredder is nice lookin. Karai?-----NO. NO. NO. NO! She is ugly! Her face is too round. The other actress was HOT! Her face was demanding, fearsome, sexy. This girl looks generic. Uuuuuuggggglllllyyy!!!:tmad:

She just doesn't look threatening like the other. Or sexy. She just look men.

Yes yes, no woman should be allowed on tv, radio, cinema, the cover of a magazine or anything else unless she gives you, personally, a hard-on. As we all know, sex appeal is the sovereign duty of every vagina-American. :roll:

My god, what a sexist oink.

I'm also going to go out on a limb here and say that the PD crew are getting way more props for these designs than they deserve - they shouldn't be congratulated for doing something that should've been done in the first place.

IMO, Shredder should stand out visually - even if he's on a mission surrounded by other Foot soldiers. There's really nothing that makes him look any different from the rest of the grunts. At the very least, he should be wearing spiked arm-guards/gauntlets no matter whether he's in "stealth mission gear" or not. There's nothing awe-inspiring, menacing or charismatic about this look.

[TrickOrTreater]

I'm also going to go out on a limb here and say that the PD crew are getting way more props for these designs than they deserve - they shouldn't be congratulated for doing something that should've been done in the first place.

IMO, Shredder should stand out visually - even if he's on a mission surrounded by other Foot soldiers. There's really nothing that makes him look any different from the rest of the grunts. At the very least, he should be wearing spiked arm-guards/gauntlets no matter whether he's in "stealth mission gear" or not. There's nothing awe-inspiring, menacing or charismatic about this look.

Same people that splooged all over everything about the first movie are the same people splooging all over everything about this movie.

They'll suck down whatever they're given with a great big smile.

[THGhost]

IMO, Shredder should stand out visually - even if he's on a mission surrounded by other Foot soldiers. There's really nothing that makes him look any different from the rest of the grunts. At the very least, he should be wearing spiked arm-guards/gauntlets no matter whether he's in "stealth mission gear" or not. There's nothing awe-inspiring, menacing or charismatic about this look.

That's why I'm eager to see more. :tcool:

Same people that splooged all over everything about the first movie are the same people splooging all over everything about this movie.

They'll suck down whatever they're given with a great big smile.

We might as well since it's the best we're gonna get until the next inevitable reboot. :P

For the record though, I'm not one of the ones splooging over this film. But I am optimistic.

[THGhost]

There's been like one issue released in the last 4 or 5 years. For all intent and purpose the series is dead.

Yes Laird himself said he might release the plots of the final issues but that's it. The only reason we got issues 31 and 32 is because they were partially finished.

Issues 31 & 32 were also released online on Laird's blog. Not a good sign.

[Galactus]

Issues 31 & 32 were also released online on Laird's blog. Not a good sign.

While it seems increasingly unlikely we'll see him complete Vol. 4 this side of the millennium I don't see how releasing the those and potential future issues online is a bad sign.

[Autbot_Benz]

That's why I'm eager to see more. :tcool:



We might as well since it's the best we're gonna get until the next inevitable reboot. :P

For the record though, I'm not one of the ones splooging over this film. But I am optimistic.

its fine being optimistic its better than being a whiny bitch in every thread regarding this movie.

[Powder]

Shredder is nice lookin. Karai?-----NO. NO. NO. NO! She is ugly! Her face is too round. The other actress was HOT! Her face was demanding, fearsome, sexy. This girl looks generic. Uuuuuuggggglllllyyy!!!:tmad:

What's your idea of sexy? Show us your ladyfriend, if you've got one.

Your attitude towards women is disgusting.

[METALHEAD]

I expect Minae Noji was only contracted to play Karai in the first movie thats why she's now voice acting in the Nick show because if she was contracted to play Karai in the 2 movie she probably couldn't be involved in the Nick Show.

Or she's busy with other things and doesn't have the time to play Karai in the 2nd movie.

I assumed that's why she isn't playing karai. Guess I'll get used to this fakekarai. Better have a damn good explanation why shredder and karai look different.

[TrickOrTreater]

its fine being optimistic its better than being a whiny bitch in every thread regarding this movie.

Suck, suck, suck, suck.

Big smile now!

[Huzzah]

There will not be an explanation, so quit expecting that.

[IndigoErth]

Same people that splooged all over everything about the first movie are the same people splooging all over everything about this movie.
*Opts for sitting in the theater aisle where it's cleaner than the seats*

[THGhost]

*Opts for sitting in the theater aisle where it's cleaner than the seats*

You don't wanna go where I go then. The aisle's and the floor are always sticky and the seats are fine. :P

[graphic_content]

*Opts for sitting in the theater aisle where it's cleaner than the seats*

Yikes, personally id never sit in a theatre aisle. Probably worse than the seats. Sure people do nasty things on them seats...but I would imagine, it all ends up on the floor.

[THGhost]

While it seems increasingly unlikely we'll see him complete Vol. 4 this side of the millennium I don't see how releasing the those and potential future issues online is a bad sign.

Well, did they ever get a physical release? If not, that's a bad sign. If they can't be bothered releasing them physically, why should they be bothered with even finishing them?

[IndigoErth]

Fine, I'll stand in the back. Wearing a rain poncho. :tlol:

[TrickOrTreater]

Yikes, personally id never sit in a theatre aisle. Probably worse than the seats. Sure people do nasty things on them seats...but I would imagine, it all ends up on the floor.

I saw some things online about women bringing in cucumbers with them to 50 shades of grey showings, using them, and then leaving them in the seats.

[IndigoErth]

I saw some things online about women bringing in cucumbers with them to 50 shades of grey showings, using them, and then leaving them in the seats.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jPaFMIWelaM/UH2icGa5DjI/AAAAAAAAFAQ/PdVxMmRRoQg/s1600/113685686_iDontWantToLiveOnThisPlanetAnymoreLandsc ape_answer_2_xlarge.png?hc_location=ufi

[TurtleTitan97]

I saw some things online about women bringing in cucumbers with them to 50 shades of grey showings, using them, and then leaving them in the seats.

^

http://m.memegen.com/9gmny5.jpg

[sdp]

I hate recasts, the only good thing about this is that it feels like they are taking a different direction with the movie. I also really like the new actors though I really liked the old actors for Shredder/Karai as well even if they had very brief appearances. Hell I don't think I even noticed Karai was that old looking in the movie until the comments made on this thread and I googled her.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Well, did they ever get a physical release? If not, that's a bad sign. If they can't be bothered releasing them physically, why should they be bothered with even finishing them?

Yes. 31 just got a limited release this year (previously only digital), and I think 32 was last year.

BUT.

Laird had already finished most of those issues already. The rest of the story, Issues 33-## have never even been started.

And that probably means they never will... at least not until Andrew Modeen blesses us with another awesome Volume conclusion. :tcool:

[sdp]

It does feel like they are going a "soft reboot" kind of way with the new movie, I like that. The 2014 movie wasn't that bad and I thought it was salvageable and from what I've seen of the new movie it seems like they are taking exactly the direction I wanted. I wonder how they'll retcon the horrible robot shredder from the final act though.

[graphic_content]

I saw some things online about women bringing in cucumbers with them to 50 shades of grey showings, using them, and then leaving them in the seats.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jPaFMIWelaM/UH2icGa5DjI/AAAAAAAAFAQ/PdVxMmRRoQg/s1600/113685686_iDontWantToLiveOnThisPlanetAnymoreLandsc ape_answer_2_xlarge.png?hc_location=ufi

I went online (or rather opened a new browser) to see if this was true, and sadly there were several news outlets that reported this, and MORE.

my goodness, talk about a lack of self-control, and common decency. nobody, and I mean nobody wants to smell another person's funk in the middle of a theatre, in the middle of watching a movie.

what a world.

[THGhost]

I saw some things online about women bringing in cucumbers with them to 50 shades of grey showings, using them, and then leaving them in the seats.

This has to be the biggest U-turn I've seen on this forum to date. :lol:

Yes. 31 just got a limited release this year (previously only digital), and I think 32 was last year.

BUT.

Laird had already finished most of those issues already. The rest of the story, Issues 33-## have never even been started.

And that probably means they never will... at least not until Andrew Modeen blesses us with another awesome Volume conclusion. :tcool:

So like I said, it ain't looking good then. :P

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

I saw some things online about women bringing in cucumbers with them to 50 shades of grey showings, using them, and then leaving them in the seats.

i saw the same thing...i heard it got to the point people werent allowed purses or bags

[TerranigmaFreak]

Same people that splooged all over everything about the first movie are the same people splooging all over everything about this movie.

I didn't splooge over the last movie, and I think these designs are pretty solid. Part of the reason is because the last movie's designs were so bad that we expect this one to continue to look like hairy nutsacks, but... well they don't. Usually it gets worse with the sequels.

I remember how much I hated the Transformers designs when I first saw them. The second, third, and fourth movie continues the awfulness. This one actually looks like they're trying to improve.

[newhire13]

I saw some things online about women bringing in cucumbers with them to 50 shades of grey showings, using them, and then leaving them in the seats.

Lmao, no way!

[DioLeo451]

Too much off topic discussions and negativity yeah I'm gonna go see you all in August

[IndigoErth]

i saw the same thing...i heard it got to the point people werent allowed purses or bags
Great, now I just gotta carry the tampons in-hand because some perv couldn't wait until she (or he) got home. :tlol:

[TrickOrTreater]

Too much off topic discussions and negativity yeah I'm gonna go see you all in August

JCnH65KhA_g

[Powder]

Too much off topic discussions and negativity yeah I'm gonna go see you all in August

August? Why? This movie isn't out until June of next year, homie.

[DioLeo451]

August? Why? This movie isn't out until June of next year, homie.
Just an example but June works too
''And I ain't you're homie I'm someone you wanna Impress'' ;)
guess the reference

[Leo656]

Enjoy your vacay. Don't rush back, I'm sure someone will cover for you.

[Powder]

Just an example but June works too
''And I ain't you're homie I'm someone you wanna Impress'' ;)
guess the reference

I had to Google it. While you're gone, get some better taste in music. :tlol:

[DioLeo451]

I had to Google it. While you're gone, get some better taste in music. :tlol:
Actually it was gta but it doesn't matter now:ohwell:

[Powder]

You kids & your modern references. :trazz: I'm a Nintendo guy.

(for reference Yo Gotti was the result I got)

[pennydreadful]

In my (admittedly short) time here, I have yet to see anyone who actually biffs off after they post "I'm out of here". They've always got to stick around for a few parting shots. :lol:

[Leo656]

I usually only biff off after everyone's asleep. But that's me.

[Jester]

I usually only biff off after everyone's asleep. But that's me.

Good one, Butthead!

[Leo656]

Huh huh... huh huh huh... that was cool. Huh huh.

[pennydreadful]

http://i.imgur.com/5S3Hay7.jpg?1

[Leo656]

You get, just, the BIGGEST gold star for that. :lol::lol::lol:

I'll even throw in a Smiley face and some sparkly unicorn stickers. You have SO earned it. :tgrin:

[THGhost]

You kids & your modern references. :trazz: I'm a Nintendo guy.

(for reference Yo Gotti was the result I got)

You only had to look at the 4th Google result to get the GTA reference. :P

[Wolfie65]

Far as I'm concerned, Jennifer's Body was one of the best horror movies of the past 20 years or so, and I have no problems with Megan Fox's acting in other films, either. Many producers, directors and script writers like to have very attractive women run along a beach in a bikini, while the less attractive actresses get to collect Oscars for sobbing quietly in a dark corner, wrapped in a Victorian dress. For obvious reasons.
Besides, any actor should know that regardless of how good or good-looking you are, you stand no chance if your co-stars are animals, children, puppets or cartoon characters.

[graphic_content]

Too much off topic discussions and negativity yeah I'm gonna go see you all in August

Why August?

[IndigoErth]

Besides, any actor should know that regardless of how good or good-looking you are, you stand no chance if your co-stars are animals, children, puppets or cartoon characters.
Sorry, Turtles, your turtley origin and CGI can't save you from your heavy human influence that is easily trumped by the presence of Megan Fox...

[THGhost]

Sorry, Turtles, your turtley origin and CGI can't save you from your heavy human influence that is easily trumped by the presence of Megan Fox...

And Stephen Amell, and every other human character in this film :roll:

[Powder]

You only had to look at the 4th Google result to get the GTA reference. :P

I have only so much time to waste on plebeians. :lol:

[THGhost]

Happy birthday to Minae Noji. :P

[TrickOrTreater]

Happy birthday to Minae Noji. :P

May you find greener pastures than THIS movie series.