Should Viacom produce a series of TMNT animated movies that adapt the comics?
 

For those familiar with the DC Universe movie line, they basically do adaptions of the comics into animated movie form with no connection to any of the kids shows currently airing on TV. They just recently released a movie based on the New 52 and the Justice leagues formation to fight Darkseid. They're also doing a, "Son of Batman" movie with Damian Wayne.

Would you like a series of TMNT animated DVD movies that adapt key Mirage or IDW storylines into movie form?

Cgi or hand drawn? Either way, I'd be up for it.

We've had this thread so many times and the answer is always a resounding yes.

I and I'm sure a majority of the fandom would be down for that, but I'm just curious if there would be much of a market for something like that outside of the core fans. I'm not sure Viacom would be willing to spend the money to produce a bunch of animated movies that are mostly aimed at the hardcore fans (especially if the movies would be rated PG-13).

I think i would die from excitement if they did proper adaptations of the comics (Mirage and IDW). I would love some direct-to-videos based on the comic series.

"The Dark Knight Returns - Part 1 and 2"

Pure excellence.


Maybe TMNT can get a shot after the movie gets released. Bigger audience, more appealing for the big wigs to invest.

Yup
 

Like everyone else, I'd be all for it.

I'd like it if they produced some TMNT series that are for adults. You know, R-rated, with cursing, blood and guts everywhere.

But why? With the exception of Eastman's Bodycount, there weren't any comics that would've warranted an R rating.

That'd be great to see, that's for sure

Totally yes.

Would I like A pg-13 DTV movie? Yes. Would I like a series of them? I don't know. We're talking about the entire world of DC comics compared to the world of TMNT. I would say one movie might be great. And if it does well, do a sequal. But a whole series like DC Universe? That might be a little bit much for one single franchise.

I'd definitely watch it. A little bit o' blood here and there, a light dusting of mild swears, and more messed up stories like that episode they ditched in the 2003 series where Garbage Man was the parasitic twin of Hun that got surgically removed in a back-alley clinic and thrown away.

I'd love a series of movies, each celebrating every major and lesser known incarnations of TMNT, different styles, tone and mood.

I'd prefer they made live action theatrical movies that adapted the comics but that's unlikely to ever happen so yeah. Why not?

If I remember correctly, before the Nick buyout (or during) there was talk about adapting the very first Mirage issue into a short animated film, but Gary Richardson thought it unwise and decided to pull the plug on the whole thing. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. But yeah, I'd love to see something like this happen.

They were going to do it for the 25th anniversary in 2009, but chose to do Turtles Forever instead.

Because we are dealing with teenagers here, and they curse up a storm, and we are also dealing with some very hard core fighters here, one has two very sharp blades and another has enough power to pull a man apart with his bare hands.

Sounds like something that would be purely for the fans. Don't see it ever getting the attention that even the new movie will get. That said I'm not sure I'd like to see a film made of such classic comics. I don't think it would make the orginal comics redundant, if anything it would make them more valuable both literally and figuratively. If any editing had to be done for ratings due to content then absolutely not. No more butchering please.
I'm sure in the right hands the idea of animations of the comics could work very well.
I honestly think there might be better ways to generate more tmnt entertainment.
The idea is still good but doesn't really bother me either way.

Everytime this thread comes up and the more I think about it, it will eventually become the norm not only for tent, but the comic community in general. With how successful D.C has been with its justice league and batman dvds it will happen, Flash point was also another great comic book movie.
The problem with TMNT is TMNT does not have the fan base Yet..... I feel like if the Nick TMNT success continuos and if the movie becomes a mainstream success then maybe in Five years when there is a big enough fan base for the DVD to be a financial success then I can See Nick or Viacom release a more adult oriented TMNT Comic movie. I say 5 years bc the kids of the Nick fandom will be older and be able to support the TMNT franchise.

They don't curse up a storm, and they've never to my knowledge literally ripped someone in half.

What teenagers do you know, because all of the ones I know curse like CRAZY! Hell, everyone I know says the F word in like every other sentence. I never read the comics, so I don't know if Raph has pulled someone apart, but he is known as the most dangerous and most violent amongst the Turtles, so why not let an adult animated movie feature that. And even then, Leo has decapitated the Shredder in the comics, no?

Teenagers in general? Sure. Not the TMNT, though. & there is absolutely no reason to add gore for the sake of it, that would cheapen it.

I was thinking about this a couple of weeks ago, and it would be cool. Like ''Turtles Origins'' or something.

Why would Rap even to that, it's not only stupid, but messy and slow compared to a single strike with the Sai. I doubt even if Raph could rip a guy in half, the turtles don't have super strength like the Hulk or Spider-Man.

Why go through the troubles of tearing, skin, muscle, sinew and bone into separate pieces when you most likely are in a situation where you have more enemies surrounding you, when you have the tools for quick striking and the combat training to take out an opponent as fast as possible, preferably with one strike.

Yes, Leonardo did decapitate Saki in the comics during a 1v1 duel. And there was barely any blood present, it wasn't some tasteless blood fountain coming out of his neck while the body was twitching. You see a slight separation of Saki's head and body on the double page it happens.

So, how drastically different is the violence in TMNT comics compared to Kick Ass comics, because what we got in Kick Ass the movie, I would love to see applied to the TMNT.

The TMNT comics were bloody at times but not all the time. Kick-Ass is very gory through most of the series and the films cut alot of that stuff out (for example when they originally decapitate both Col. Stars and his dog in the comic and stick the dogs head on the Col.'s body). TMNT never got that messed up. I am a huge fan of the Kick-Ass books and movie but they definitely arent even close to the same levels of gore.

From my reading, I noticed TMNT comics could be gritty and dark, but I really don't think they are the curse-fest and bloodbath some like to make to be. :roll:

This..... 100%

dont forget the full frontal....:tgrin:

Currently now since there is already a market for movies and a TV series, and I don't want oversaturation. This sounds like something for a future generation, though I'd love for Nick to produce TV episodes/multi-parters based off of the various comics, similar to what 4kids did. However, if such an animated movie occurs, make it tie-in to the current Nick series and release it during a gap between Bay films. Now, having more violent material should be reserved for the current Paramount films since that will be more accepting for older audiences, plus many Nick fans don't understand the full grasp of the IDW comics, similar to how many followed Fred Wolf when they had no idea that Mirage was separate, and it worked with the first movie. This topic sounds like adult swim material, and violent adult animated movies still aren't that mainstream, so it will need some good off the wall marketing to pursue the older audience to see it.

yes!!! that'd be so cool! *_*
(especially if they look like Ross or Santolouco's art style >3>)

That would be awesome don't really see it happening, some sort of direct to dvd/blu ray things like they do with batman would be cool as well tho.