TMNT Radio Show
 

I was thinking about the awesome Gundam Wing radio drama. And, I realize that TMNT would make for an awesome radio drama too. Do you think TMNT should go the radio route? Why or why not?

:lol: Voted for no...

I would definitely love it, but the only way it would happen is if a novel was written and received some decent backing by a publisher.

Not many kids listen to audio dramas...it would have to be aimed at the older audience. Thats why a book/audio book would be such a great combo.

TetsuDeinonychus, you keep referencing the Gundam Wing novel/ audio drama... do you speak japanese, or is it available in English?

Re: TMNT Radio Show
 

Let's not forget the Escaflowne Radio Drama!!!

*God Bless JAPAN CD in San Fransico...

Ok, where the hell do you get these audio programs?

I was thinking it could be based on the Mirage Volume #1 minus the Guset Artist issues. Basically TMNT 1-7, Raph Special, Leo special, TMNT 10 & 11, Return to NY, City at War.

BTW Hai, Nihongo wo Hanasundesu. (Yes, I speah Japansese).
But, There are translations of GW audio drama on the Internet.

I have to vote for i guess...i never listened to audio dramas, and since im not a big fan of audio (i prefer video more..) i dont think i'd enjoy this much, but who knows..

In modern America, there is almost no way you would get an Audio Drama based on a Comic produced. The only one I've ever heard of was Kingdom Come, but that one was a blockbuster Graphic Novel written by Mark Wade and painted by Alex Ross, and it was specifically aimed at the late teens and beyond crowd. Oh yeah... and it was based on the book that was based on the comic. So there.

The chances of one being created that is faithful to the TMNT source material is slim to none, unless a good, serious movie or book warrants it.

I don't know how it works in Japan, but I agree with you; just saying that it won't happen otherwise (on this side of the ocean).

There is an audio drama of Batman:Knightfall and Death and Return Of Superman. And many of the Star Wars books. They were pretty good. In my opinion audiobooks/dramas are mainly cool for road trips when you're bored drivin'...

True, most americans dont really dig audio dramas, maybe if something gets really popular you'll see it done (there WERE audio tapes with the archie comics...and good god there was a fricking tmnt bowling, why wouldnt they come out with an audio drama aswell :p )

The Batman: Knightfall and Death and Return of Superman audio dramas were just audio renditions of the novelizations, both of which I read back in the day (as well as owning the TPB's of the issues the books were based on).

Audio dramas aren't so big because the Radio isn't the primary source of entertainment anymore. Audio BOOKS, however, are still make very profitable industry. As far as the TMNT bowling goes, that stuff is cheaply made and marketed towards kids. An audio production is totally different; it takes skill and money to produce, and it's a much harder sell (so the potential to lose money is much greater). It's something sold to a mature audience, and if it's crap, no one will buy it. TMNT bowling could sell because kiddies back then would blow their allowances on Broccoli and School Supplies as long as Mikey and Don are scarfing down Pizzas somewhere on the merchandise.

Audio Dramas for the Archie comics? I would like to get my hands on those; can you provide a link?

The Archie "dramas" (and I hesitate to call them dramas..) were only available on cassettes that were packaged together with a comic. I'm not aware of them being available online anywhere.

However, Lone Wolf, I happen to have an extra copy of one of the tapes if you're interested. I'd just ask you to pay shipping. There's a really funny "rap" song at the end of it, too. :lol: PM me if you're interested.

What about the success of "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" and "Firesign Theater"? Radio entertainment is alive and well!

I've never really heard an English radio drama, but I'm all for any type of TMNT entertainment possible. :thyper:

Japanese Music stores... depending on where you live there could be one around you, or you could always check online.

I'm actually in the middle of listening to the Hitchhikers Guide to Galaxy myself. It's funny, but not entirely my style. I didn't know it premiered on the radio first... NPR or something?

I've listened to alot of the old American radio dramas (Burns & Allen, The Jack Benny Show, The Shadow, X Minus 1, etc) -- as a matter of fact, I collect them -- and I have to say that, done properly, a TMNT radio drama could seriously kick butt. I'm all for it!

Y'know, My Grandmother's a big "The Shadow" fan.