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MikeandRaph87 05-30-2013 04:25 PM

Whoopi Goldberg Spotted On Set
 
I have not seen this reported yet.Eagle eyed photographers have spotted Whoopi Goldberg on the set of the upcoming film wearing a wig and a jumpsuit. Not hints as to what role she has in the film. Here is the article.

http://news.moviefone.com/2013/05/29...n_3353080.html

oldmanwinters 05-30-2013 04:33 PM

This article looks like it has the aforementioned picture:
http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/...-turtles-movie

Powder 05-30-2013 05:04 PM

It's been reported already, it happened last week and was addressed then.

leolao 05-30-2013 08:45 PM

Whoopi Goldberg is April Boss???
 
according to the website http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit.../news/?a=80563

http://media.comicbookmovie.com/imag...banner9996.jpg

Whoopi Goldberg is Bernadette Thompson, the Editor of Channel 6 and April's Boss in the movie.

"A couple days ago, Whoopi was seen exiting from the set of the new live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The very talented entertainer, who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, had many people scratching their heads as to whom she might be playing. The only possible clues was that she was wearing a large, crazy-haired wig, and a jumpsuit covered up her character's wardrobe.

But today, I was contacted by a source, KrispinWah, who informed me that Whoopi Goldberg ("Ghost") will be playing Bernadette Thompson, an editor at Channel 6 News and more importantly, April O'Neil (Megan Fox) and Vernon Fenwick's (Will Arnett) boss.

Right away, fans of the the popular 1987 animated series should be able to recognize that name... sort of. See, in that series, April O'Neil's boss was Burne Thompson (voiced by Pat Fraley & Townsend Coleman). So, for Michael Bay's TMNT the character will be switching genders, and I'm sure she'll be referred to as Burne/Bern, short for Bernadette. "

what do you think guys, could be true?

Colonel Schrader 05-30-2013 08:48 PM

could be true, sounds good 2 me! at least she is not Baxter Stockman!

Jester 05-30-2013 08:48 PM

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=42954
it's on the same page even....

Andrew NDB 05-30-2013 08:54 PM

Wacky, I say. Wacky!

Donnie 05-30-2013 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB (Post 1105016)
Wacky, I say. Wacky!

And so much more.

snake 05-30-2013 08:58 PM

...........wow........

zkarlette 05-30-2013 09:08 PM

That doesn't sound so bad.

Powder 05-30-2013 09:12 PM

This news has made me laugh out loud. I'm perfectly fine with this. I could definitely see her doing justice to the personality of Burne.

InsaneZane 05-30-2013 09:15 PM

kinda reminds me of when I first heard about Lawrence Fishburne playing Perry White in Man of Steel. It grows on you, then you accept it as a good evolution of things

Slade 05-30-2013 09:15 PM

Uhmmm....I guess

Refractive Reflections 05-30-2013 09:17 PM

...well this is another interesting turn of events. I think it was expected that Burne Thompson would appear since we already had Vernon, and already Irma (with Abby Elliott), but having Whoopi Goldberg possibly playing "Bernadette Thompson"? :lol:

...Yeah it's looking like the Channel 6 crew is becoming more and more of the comic relief for the movie with Will Arnett (Vernon), Abby Elliott (Irma), and Whoopi Goldberg ("Bernadette") all having comedic acting backgrounds. This comic relief will probably be needed if the action/fighting scenes are going to be intense, to give the movie a "breather" of sorts.

Agent 86 05-30-2013 09:26 PM

Sounds good to me!

I wonder if Bernadette will have an equivalent of Tiffany in the movie.

I hope we receive confirmation on who is playing Shredder and any other villains soon.

redsai4lex 05-30-2013 09:27 PM

This is great! :tsmile: I love Whoopi Goldberg! I would've never thought she'd play Burne Thompson though! :tlol: I like the idea. If Lawrence Fishburne can be Perry White... Right? I agree that this film could potentially have great comedy relief with Channel 6, if the people in charge make the right calls.

Refractive Reflections 05-30-2013 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent 86 (Post 1105046)
I wonder if Bernadette will have an equivalent of Tiffany in the movie.

I hope we receive confirmation on who is playing Shredder and any other villains soon.

I kind of doubt "Tiffany" will be in it since she's more of a tertiary character compared to the secondary characters of Vernon, Irma, and Burne. ...But who knows right? :P

....But yeah, if Tiffany was a young 20-something, attractive "hot chick" of Burne's, I'm sure the male equivalent for Bernadette would be some dense-headed, model looking "boy toy" for Whoopi named Tony or Timothy probably. LOL :lol: If this movie is PG-13, it would be a big source of sexual innuendo jokes between Burnadette and Tony/Timothy. ;)

Shreddhead 05-30-2013 09:56 PM

Just when you think you've got ahold of how this movie's going to go, they completely flip the script. I'm ok with this, I've both enjoyed and hated whoopi's work but I can certainly see her making this work.

Andrew NDB 05-30-2013 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent 86 (Post 1105046)
I hope we receive confirmation on who is playing Shredder and any other villains soon.

Be careful what you wish for.

zkarlette 05-30-2013 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYX (Post 1105052)
I kind of doubt "Tiffany" will be in it since she's more of a tertiary character compared to the secondary characters of Vernon, Irma, and Burne. ...But who knows right? :P

....But yeah, if Tiffany was a young 20-something, attractive "hot chick" of Burne's, I'm sure the male equivalent for Bernadette would be some dense-headed, model looking "boy toy" for Whoopi named Tony or Timothy probably. LOL :lol: If this movie is PG-13, it would be a big source of sexual innuendo jokes between Burnadette and Tony/Timothy. ;)

Maybe Alan ritchson can make a cameo as "Tiffany".

Bossa Nova 05-30-2013 10:15 PM

This is awesome. Goldberg has never once failed to make me laugh and watching her play a comedic hardass is more than likely going to be hilarious. Gotta love her crazy wig too. I am seriously stoked to find this out.

Raphael Let It Go 05-30-2013 11:19 PM

I like Whoopi so this is a welcomed addition in my opinion.

chrisdude 05-31-2013 01:20 AM

I'm game. I was a little worried about who she was playing, but I don't doubt she can pull this off, just fine.

Andrew NDB 05-31-2013 01:27 AM

A comedic role in a "Fred Wolf TMNT: The Movie," which we know is already populated by just-for-laughs characters in a spinoff universe known for its slapstick lowbrow humor and childish chuckles?

Yes. I think she'll fit right in and do just fine. Jumpin' Jack Flash in full effect. And it's no sister act.

Jester 05-31-2013 01:53 AM

BOOO!!!

Those jokes are worse than anything in the FW series.

Luzmagica 05-31-2013 02:12 AM

^_^ Amazing news!!!! I never expected Whoopi G. in this movie! :tgrin: Im surprise!

...What would say Michelangelo about her hair style....???? :tlol: :trazz:

Plasticplayhouse 05-31-2013 05:29 AM

i like whoopi. though i am happy it's not a major roll, i think she fits well for the roll she will be playing.

Original TMNT Cartoon Fan 05-31-2013 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent 86 (Post 1105046)
Tiffany

Sounds good, but have these people behind the new movie seen so much of the show, or can remember her?

Shark_Blade 05-31-2013 06:20 AM

That's amazing! 2 legends in 1 tmnt movie!

:tlove:

redsai4lex 05-31-2013 07:09 AM

Maybe she'll be a womanizing lesbian... :tlol:

redsai4lex 05-31-2013 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luzmagica (Post 1105150)
...What would say Michelangelo about her hair style....???? :tlol: :trazz:

R: "What's her problem?"
M: "She scared herself with her own reflection."
_
M: "Her finger got stuck in a wall socket..."
_
M: "Maybe she got the wrong hair spray?"
_
M: "I don't know if I'm more scared, or she is..."

BubblyShell22 05-31-2013 07:34 AM

Wow. This is pretty cool news. I think Whoopi will make a great addition to the cast.

ZariusTwo 05-31-2013 07:36 AM

Being a wrestling fan, I have to snigger at the source name. Well played sir.

CyberCubed 05-31-2013 08:35 AM

So now Burne is a 60 year old black woman?

Gwydion 05-31-2013 09:13 AM

You know, I'm cool with this. Considering we already knew she was going to be in the movie, I like this role for her, and I've enjoyed Whoopi in the few things I've seen her in.

Bob 05-31-2013 09:14 AM

This is absolutely ridiculous news. In a good way.

DONATELLO DUZMACHINES 05-31-2013 10:37 AM

Great news!! Whoopi is a great addition to the cast

OrokuYoshiFilms 05-31-2013 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 1105255)
This is absolutely ridiculous news. In a good way.

My thoughts exactly...

sgtfbomb 05-31-2013 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB (Post 1105016)
Wacky, I say. Wacky!

That describes just about most of the news that comes the from the film. :lol:

miru 05-31-2013 01:39 PM

Looks like Kraang Prime all over again.


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