Whose point of view do you think the first episode will open with?

TheJ-manTurtleMan · 07-30-2012, 02:06 AM

I always have enjoyed opening scenes to movies, TV shows, etc, and how their characters are introduced to us. I really enjoy the different ways the Turtles have been introduced to us in their various incarnations.

We often meet the Turtles through someone's point of view, such as April's as in the first movie and the OT series, or the Turtles themselves as in the 2k3 or both the Mirage and IDW comics.

My question to you is; how do you think the first episode of the Nickelodeon series will introduce the Turtles to us? Through April's view, the Turtle's, or maybe even Shredder's or Hamato Yoshi's?

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 07-30-2012, 06:05 AM

That is a hard one, we may just be introduce to them all, and later on get a flashback of the origins. My guess tho, would be April, first of all its creates a perspective that we can relate too. It also is a solid way for us to get to know the April character.

*Powder* · 07-30-2012, 06:40 AM

I think it will just be the viewers POV. No introduction speech necessarily, just us dropping into a scene that's taking place.

Icegaze · 07-30-2012, 06:50 AM

I like it when Splinter (here Yoshi) does the introduction/narrating, just like in the 2009 IDW comics.

Gyt Kaliba · 07-30-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

I think it will just be the viewers POV. No introduction speech necessarily, just us dropping into a scene that's taking place.

This. Mostly because I can't shake this weird feeling that the 'Training' montage we've seen might actually be the first scene of episode one.

*Zulithe* · 07-30-2012, 07:47 AM

I think they'll start with April, she'll somehow meet the Turtles and then Splinter will explain their origin. Pretty standard but it's a great way to introduce them to the audience as April is just meeting them too.

*MikeandRaph87* · 07-30-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Icegaze

I like it when Splinter (here Yoshi) does the introduction/narrating, just like in the 2009 IDW comics.

I agree with this,but like Powder said I think its best to get a viewer POV first and then when the origin is covered going into Splinter's POV.

Genesis · 07-30-2012, 09:22 AM

"April is their liaison into the human world." Maybe that was meant as more than just within the story. I'd like to take at least two episodes for her to appear, though, and I share the general sentiment about the training scene.

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-30-2012, 10:42 AM

this is a crazy guess but i'll go with the turtles'...

Bossa Nova · 07-30-2012, 11:56 AM

As awesome as it would be to open with the Shredder, I don't feel that's a route one would expect to see from a Nicktoon. So I'm going to have to go with either the turtle's or Splinter's. Personally I'm really hoping April isn't explored at least until a couple of episodes in. While I like her and all, I think opening with her would put far to much emphasis on her and her experiences, rather than the turtles. And while she's a vital key in the TMNT universe, for me it's always been turtles and Splinter first, April and Casey second. I just don't see her on the same level of importance, especially as it sounds like she won't even be offering anything particularly useful to start off with as she did previously as a journalist or scientist.

*Zany Orange Dude* · 07-30-2012, 02:50 PM

I'm going to go with the turtles.

*TurtleTitan97* · 07-30-2012, 02:56 PM

I'm voting for the turtles.

*Slade* · 07-30-2012, 06:44 PM

I voted turtles. I actually think the very first seen will open with Leonardo.

*pannoni1* · 07-31-2012, 01:51 PM

I voted other, which means that there are lots of possibilities. We could see some street thugs (including possible human forums of Dogpound and Fishface), Foot Soldiers, Kraang aliens, or even April's parents. But after that, I would say April since I've heard she'll have an important role early in the series.

*Jephael* · 07-31-2012, 05:12 PM

I'd kinda like to see it open from Shredder's POV. That'd be something different. You don't usually see a series begin from the villian's perspective.

View Poll Results: Whose point of view do you think the first episode will open with?
April O'Neil's	3	15.79%
The Turtle's	9	47.37%
Shredder's	1	5.26%
Hamato Yoshi's	3	15.79%
Other	3	15.79%
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07-30-2012, 02:06 AM	#1
TheJ-manTurtleMan Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 646	Whose point of view do you think the first episode will open with? I always have enjoyed opening scenes to movies, TV shows, etc, and how their characters are introduced to us. I really enjoy the different ways the Turtles have been introduced to us in their various incarnations. We often meet the Turtles through someone's point of view, such as April's as in the first movie and the OT series, or the Turtles themselves as in the 2k3 or both the Mirage and IDW comics. My question to you is; how do you think the first episode of the Nickelodeon series will introduce the Turtles to us? Through April's view, the Turtle's, or maybe even Shredder's or Hamato Yoshi's? __________________ Hey Man! It's The J-Man! "I love a little hot sauce on my pizza! I love a little hot sauce yes I dooo!"

07-30-2012, 06:05 AM	#2
TheBlueTurtle1 Foot Elite Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,892	That is a hard one, we may just be introduce to them all, and later on get a flashback of the origins. My guess tho, would be April, first of all its creates a perspective that we can relate too. It also is a solid way for us to get to know the April character. __________________ http://jandmdev.deviantart.com/ (My Brother and I have a dev page, I am J, brother is M)

07-30-2012, 06:50 AM	#4
Icegaze Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 283	I like it when Splinter (here Yoshi) does the introduction/narrating, just like in the 2009 IDW comics. __________________

07-30-2012, 09:22 AM	#8
Genesis Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 624	"April is their liaison into the human world." Maybe that was meant as more than just within the story. I'd like to take at least two episodes for her to appear, though, and I share the general sentiment about the training scene. __________________ "Kage-Maru embodies the ninja philosophy through his elusiveness, deception, and mobility. A single false move can lose the game, and it is this knife-edge strategy that makes Kage exciting to play and fearsome to play against."

07-30-2012, 06:40 AM	#3
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	I think it will just be the viewers POV. No introduction speech necessarily, just us dropping into a scene that's taking place.

07-30-2012, 07:47 AM	#6
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	I think they'll start with April, she'll somehow meet the Turtles and then Splinter will explain their origin. Pretty standard but it's a great way to introduce them to the audience as April is just meeting them too.

07-30-2012, 10:42 AM	#9
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	this is a crazy guess but i'll go with the turtles'... __________________

07-30-2012, 11:56 AM	#10
Bossa Nova Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States, California Posts: 592	As awesome as it would be to open with the Shredder, I don't feel that's a route one would expect to see from a Nicktoon. So I'm going to have to go with either the turtle's or Splinter's. Personally I'm really hoping April isn't explored at least until a couple of episodes in. While I like her and all, I think opening with her would put far to much emphasis on her and her experiences, rather than the turtles. And while she's a vital key in the TMNT universe, for me it's always been turtles and Splinter first, April and Casey second. I just don't see her on the same level of importance, especially as it sounds like she won't even be offering anything particularly useful to start off with as she did previously as a journalist or scientist.

07-30-2012, 02:50 PM	#11
Zany Orange Dude The Little Nerdy Teacher Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my desk reading comics and writing lesson plans Posts: 2,292	I'm going to go with the turtles. __________________

07-30-2012, 02:56 PM	#12
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	I'm voting for the turtles. __________________

07-30-2012, 06:44 PM	#13
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	I voted turtles. I actually think the very first seen will open with Leonardo. __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

07-31-2012, 01:51 PM	#14
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	I voted other, which means that there are lots of possibilities. We could see some street thugs (including possible human forums of Dogpound and Fishface), Foot Soldiers, Kraang aliens, or even April's parents. But after that, I would say April since I've heard she'll have an important role early in the series. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

07-31-2012, 05:12 PM	#15
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I'd kinda like to see it open from Shredder's POV. That'd be something different. You don't usually see a series begin from the villian's perspective. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988