Splinter Has Been Cast - Page 7

*ObiWanFan4life* · 04-17-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnie

The blatant disregard for the TMNT franchise is apparent with this movie...who cares if this guy is a good actor? He sounds like a horrible Splinter.

This is sounding like a film along the lines of the 90s live action Street Fighter film. Yup.

So? People thought Daniel Craig would be a horrible James Bond in Casino Royale. And then they saw his performance. You can't judge a book by it's cover. Tom Cruise looked nothing like Jack Reacher, and he was really good in that movie. Just wait until the movie comes out before you judge

*Galactus* · 04-17-2013, 02:44 PM

I don't think many people care about Splinters height although there is precedence for a tall Splinter beyond the Nickshow such as TMNT Adventures and Rick Veitch's "The River". Both very popular amongst fans. On the whole I think fans prefer him short.

Fact is I like Danny Woodburn. I liked him on Seinfeld as well as playing Big Figure in Watchmen and even in fluff like Jingle All The Way but his voice doesn't really sound like Splinter and I've never got the impression Woodburn is a master of changing his voice. Maybe he's been hiding his credentials all this time but I can't help but think he'll either be an ill fit or they'll alter the Splinter character so he can he can sound like the actor.

As for the idea that there's plenty of examples of fans grousing about how someone is miscast only to turn out fine there's also plenty of examples of this being dead on. When Tim Burton cast Michael Keaton as Batman he released footage to reassure fans that the movie was on the "right" track. There has been nothing that anyone involved in this movie has done to reassure us our worries are in vain. Just pure deflection.

Also its not a bad thing to take available information about what we know about the movie and the people making it and reach a reasonable conclusion. If we're wrong then that's great but the whole "lets wait and see attitude" bugs me. Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers have huge marquee value but after their movies no one trusts them to support another.

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Originally Posted by Shreddhead

Does anyone else think Eastman may just be the slightest bit sick of rehashing the same friggin story a bazillion times?? This movie is a reboot, not a remake, and is clearly going in a completely different direction and that takes balls. I say kudos to these guys for not taking the easy way out and just updating the original film for the 21st century, Kudos I say! Now that being said, this movie could still be one magnificently huge stinker, but I think it deserves the chance to be presented with an open mind from its source fanbase.

What does Kevin Eastman have to do with anything. It's not like he's making it. One might ask whether Stan Lee is sick of rehashing the same stories for all his characters.

Also casting Megan Fox and making the characters aliens doesn't sound like they are taking the difficult route in this picture.

Bossodio · 04-17-2013, 07:20 PM

One day I am gonna meet Mike bay. I will fight him Highlander style and collect his #$%@*&^ head.

*Zany Orange Dude* · 04-17-2013, 07:52 PM

I do not know what I think of this...

Vivi · 04-17-2013, 08:00 PM

Back on topic...

Do you think the actor will be performing with a Japanese accent? I quite like the 2007 movie and Nick toon voice acting for Splinter, but they both are of asian descent (Korean, I think, for the latter). But I did like Kevin Clash and that dude is Elmo.

*Lethal Lullaby* · 04-17-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zany Orange Dude

I do not know what I think of this...

This is what I think...

Maybe I'll see how this movie turns out with this Splinter. And who knows. I might or might not like it.

Shreddhead · 04-17-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Vivi

Back on topic...

Do you think the actor will be performing with a Japanese accent? I quite like the 2007 movie and Nick toon voice acting for Splinter, but they both are of asian descent (Korean, I think, for the latter). But I did like Kevin Clash and that dude is Elmo.

Not really. I feel like theyre not leaning towards much of any Japanese influence for this film. I am excited to see what they do with it tho. Btw, the original movie splinter is how i usually imagine splinter to talk, just my preference.

*Slade* · 04-17-2013, 10:30 PM

Me too. I hear that voice whenever I read him.

Welmanshire · 04-17-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by leolao

hey guys according the site www.superherohype.com

"Paramount Pictures launched CinemaCon's opening night festivities with a montage preview of their upcoming slate and two extended looks at the forthcoming Star Trek Into Darkness and World War Z. Some projects in the montage, like Transformers 4, Interstellar and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" offered only logos, although the appearance of the latter seems to fully confirm that the title will include both "teenage" and "mutant".

so that's mean that they kept the main title but there is no picture of the movie logo.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/ar...nd-world-war-z

I had talked to a few people working on the film and all of them were referring to it as TMNT. This confirms it then. Good.

Darth Knuckles · 04-19-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Donatello19

Um, is that guy really the best choice for an old wise sensei from Japan?

That was my first reaction as well. Like a lot of others here I do like him on Seinfeld but he certainly wasn't my first pick to play Splinter. For me the biggest question will be his voice. I can't picture him voicing Splinter right now. I guess we'll see how he does next year.

*Candy Kappa* · 04-20-2013, 02:25 AM

If Splinter is a mutated Rat in the new movie, does he really need to have a Japaneses or Asian accent?

Sure the rat was born in Japan, but he mutated and developed the ability for human speech in New York. As much as I like Mako's voice acting for the last movie, Splinter don't necessarily need an Asian accent if he is a mutated rat and not Hamato Yoshi mutated to a rat.

METALHEAD · 04-25-2013, 03:04 PM

huh. a midget playing splinter. how odd.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 04-25-2013, 06:57 PM

ooookaaaayyyyy. my initial feeling is that its kind of an odd choice. other than his size, i dont believe much else works for the character. as others have noted, his movements are more of a waddle and his voice i dont see as a fit either. all that said, i'm not a producer or special fx guy, so i'll wait to see what kind of magic they work with the character.

hitmonkey · 04-25-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Plasticplayhouse

ooookaaaayyyyy. my initial feeling is that its kind of an odd choice. other than his size, i dont believe much else works for the character. as others have noted, his movements are more of a waddle and his voice i dont see as a fit either. all that said, i'm not a producer or special fx guy, so i'll wait to see what kind of magic they work with the character.

My hope is that he'll walk with a cane which may explain the walk. I like the idea of a tiny Splinter, it's very much in line with most iterations of the character. But yeah, I agree with the general consensus that the casting is a head scratcher, although for me it's almost entirely due to the voice.

the fixer · 04-26-2013, 03:42 AM

The actor's natural voice doesn't mean anything. Nor the voices of other characters he's played. He's an actor. He can change it.

Take an actor like Alan Cumming. Played two blue-skinned characters- Nightcrawler (X-Men 2) and Gutsy (The Smurfs).
COMPLETELY different voices. Noone could tell it was the same actor.

The voice is the very least of my concerns.
Megan Fox isn't.

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Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	If Splinter is a mutated Rat in the new movie, does he really need to have a Japaneses or Asian accent? Sure the rat was born in Japan, but he mutated and developed the ability for human speech in New York. As much as I like Mako's voice acting for the last movie, Splinter don't necessarily need an Asian accent if he is a mutated rat and not Hamato Yoshi mutated to a rat. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

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METALHEAD Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: san benito texas Posts: 734	huh. a midget playing splinter. how odd. __________________ i ship it.

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Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	ooookaaaayyyyy. my initial feeling is that its kind of an odd choice. other than his size, i dont believe much else works for the character. as others have noted, his movements are more of a waddle and his voice i dont see as a fit either. all that said, i'm not a producer or special fx guy, so i'll wait to see what kind of magic they work with the character. __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/

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Bossodio Thug Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Hollywood BABY!!! Posts: 72	One day I am gonna meet Mike bay. I will fight him Highlander style and collect his #$%@*&^ head.

04-17-2013, 08:00 PM	#125
Vivi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ninja HQ, Moon Posts: 1,076	Back on topic... Do you think the actor will be performing with a Japanese accent? I quite like the 2007 movie and Nick toon voice acting for Splinter, but they both are of asian descent (Korean, I think, for the latter). But I did like Kevin Clash and that dude is Elmo.

04-26-2013, 03:42 AM	#135
the fixer Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BELGIUM Posts: 395	The actor's natural voice doesn't mean anything. Nor the voices of other characters he's played. He's an actor. He can change it. Take an actor like Alan Cumming. Played two blue-skinned characters- Nightcrawler (X-Men 2) and Gutsy (The Smurfs). COMPLETELY different voices. Noone could tell it was the same actor. The voice is the very least of my concerns. Megan Fox isn't.