Hypothetical Theory

cMac44111 · 11-23-2008, 08:35 PM

I got to thinking. Let's say that a major network (NBC, Fox, ABC, they're all good) decided to pick up the Turtles for a prime time show. It would be live action very similar in tone to the first movie, but maybe with a couple of deaths here and there. Production values would also be very good, and we would have excellent looking costumes, and fight scenes. A few thoughts.

1. Would major audiences be ready for this kind of version? I mean would there be enough staying power to compete with shows like Heroes and Lost? Or would it just get lost in the shuffle and have people dismiss it as another attempt to cash in on the franchise?

2. What kind of stories would be good for a new show. They honestly can't keep showing their origin story, RtNY, and CaW forever and recycle these stories in every incarnation (please don't blast me on this. I love all these stories). Should they try to go for a new origin like in the OT (remember this show would be darker than the OT so they can explore with it.) And could they introduce new stories and not upset the die hard fans?

Would it be feasible and wise to start a prime time TMNT show?

11-23-2008, 08:35 PM	#1
cMac44111 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ? Posts: 143	Hypothetical Theory I got to thinking. Let's say that a major network (NBC, Fox, ABC, they're all good) decided to pick up the Turtles for a prime time show. It would be live action very similar in tone to the first movie, but maybe with a couple of deaths here and there. Production values would also be very good, and we would have excellent looking costumes, and fight scenes. A few thoughts. 1. Would major audiences be ready for this kind of version? I mean would there be enough staying power to compete with shows like Heroes and Lost? Or would it just get lost in the shuffle and have people dismiss it as another attempt to cash in on the franchise? 2. What kind of stories would be good for a new show. They honestly can't keep showing their origin story, RtNY, and CaW forever and recycle these stories in every incarnation (please don't blast me on this. I love all these stories). Should they try to go for a new origin like in the OT (remember this show would be darker than the OT so they can explore with it.) And could they introduce new stories and not upset the die hard fans? Would it be feasible and wise to start a prime time TMNT show?