Something interesting/disturbing...

OldSchooler · 11-06-2006, 01:56 PM

I'm not entirely clear what the details are, but Pete's sabbatical from all things Turtles has apparently come to an end after finding out how much the script for the movie had changed in his absense. Apparently he was a little freaked out about the film due to the changes made to the script he wasn't made aware of and has returned earlier to steer things back around...

Bevandera · 11-06-2006, 02:29 PM

Where'd you read this?

*iris* · 11-06-2006, 02:35 PM

Pete? Peter Laird? Micro-managing stuff? Why, you don't say!

Seriously, what sabbatical? I thought Laird was taking time from his TMNT comic to work on film related stuff. And he's also been reviewing TMNT tv scripts all along.

What are your sources, dude?

Draconic · 11-06-2006, 02:40 PM

That is disturbing, I'd like to see a source.

Aztec General · 11-06-2006, 02:42 PM

Based on everything I've read Pete has been involved everystep of the way. He decided to put Vol. 4 on hold because he really wants to make sure the film comes out as best as possible. Since, let's be honest, this film will make or break the revival of this franchise. Fast Forward is clearly an indication of a franchise in its death throes.

Source dude?

OldSchooler · 11-06-2006, 03:25 PM

Whoops! Sorry guys, a friend of mine apparently knows someone over at Mirage, and mentioned it in an email to him.

Quiet_Guy · 11-06-2006, 03:36 PM

So doest that mean that Max Winters no longer will have made a pact with the Devil?

*iris* · 11-06-2006, 03:49 PM

Indeed, it means Minnie Summers will cut a deal with George Burns.

Or, it doesn't mean anything at this point.

It seems we have conflicting information on how much involvement Peter Laird has had. Intriguing.

*Chris* · 11-06-2006, 03:51 PM

That's interesting.

With Comic Con revealing that Mako had already recorded most (if not all) of his dialogue that implied to me that a lot of the voice recording work had already been done, which means that the script should have been approved months ago.

Maybe this is part of the reason we haven't had any more news on the film (including the promised cast announcements) since SDCC?

Just out of curiosity how old is the info that email? Because Pete taking time off TMNT comic to oversee the TMNT movie came within the last 6 months (when he was apparently on sabbatical).

I'm wondering if Pete's 6 month sabbatical was actually earlier this year and ended around the time he put TMNT comic on hold for TMNT movie. I guess it could make sense given the last 6 months of the TV show would have been Fast Forward, and he may not have been as heavily involved in that as he was in 2K3, and much of the pre-production on the movie would also have been done by then.

I must admit I was unaware of any sabbatical and thought that he was still heavily involved in all TMNT (overseeing TV, movie and Tales). As for his break from the TMNT comic I put that down to him wanting to oversee the final phases of the film's production to ensure that it's as good as can be, but also because he has been considering a break from the comic for a while.

Guess we'll see, but I still have very high hopes for this movie.

OldSchooler · 11-06-2006, 03:54 PM

This email came through about four and half hours ago, so it's fresh...

*iris* · 11-06-2006, 03:55 PM

Curiouser and curiouser... but that was good thinking, Chris.

OldSchooler · 11-06-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iris

Pete? Peter Laird? Micro-managing stuff? Why, you don't say!

Seriously, what sabbatical? I thought Laird was taking time from his TMNT comic to work on film related stuff. And he's also been reviewing TMNT tv scripts all along.

What are your sources, dude?

Not quite, the production process for the show would've started long before they went to air. Chances are Pete approved them before the hiatus.

*iris* · 11-06-2006, 03:58 PM

Ahh... cool, thanks for clarifying.

SLASH!!! · 11-06-2006, 04:13 PM

Unlucky post 13. Reading this thread has now got me all confused.

This is all his doing!!!!

~~ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael~~ · 11-06-2006, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterSplinter

Take it how you want to, but Pete's sabbatical from all things Turtles has apparently come to an end after finding out how much the script for the movie had changed largely thanks to Mirage's CEO. Apparently he's kind of freaked out about the whole thing and has come back to micro-manage all things film and publishing related from here on out.

What sabbatical? What happend to the script? What the hell is going on?

*cowabunga14* · 11-06-2006, 06:19 PM

This is interesting news. I didn't think he'd return to publishing for quite a while, which is fine. It kinda sucks that he got sabbatical for a while, though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLASH!!!

Reading this thread has now got me all confused.

Same here...whatever didn't get elaborated on just seemed mysterious to me.

~~ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael~~ · 11-06-2006, 09:40 PM

[QUOTE=cowabunga14;441124]This is interesting news. I didn't think he'd return to publishing for quite a while, which is fine. It kinda sucks that he got sabbatical for a while, though.

Care to rephrase that.

Raph'N'Roll · 11-07-2006, 11:31 AM

How and why did you recieve/see an email from Steve Murphy?

If this is true about Peter Laird, well I don't blame him FOR GOING NUTS.
Cowabunga Carl, that stupid looking van(the most uncool looking toy ever) what are they doing to Mike?
A childrens entertainer, I cringed when I heard this, could they do anymore to make the Turtles look uncool? probably.

*iris* · 11-07-2006, 11:44 AM

Ooo... TMNT entertaining children... the horror!

Raph'N'Roll · 11-07-2006, 11:56 AM

The Mike scenario could be funny, but going by the humour in the previous two movies, it could fall flat on it's face and be completely cringe worthy.

A kid kicks Mike in the balls, yeah hilarious, give me a break, that's just tired and stupid.
I don't mind the odd bit of slapstick(although I would rather none) but I hope they don't over do it.

Then again maybe I should just free my mind and send some suggestions to Kevin Munroe.
Maybe they should have Donatello going around dressed as a boy scout selling cookies.
Maybe Raph could help old people in a care centre.
Now that would really make my day, that and Wolverine in his standalone movie useing his claws to turn soil in a garden centre.

11-06-2006, 01:56 PM	#1
OldSchooler Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 163	Something interesting/disturbing... I'm not entirely clear what the details are, but Pete's sabbatical from all things Turtles has apparently come to an end after finding out how much the script for the movie had changed in his absense. Apparently he was a little freaked out about the film due to the changes made to the script he wasn't made aware of and has returned earlier to steer things back around... Last edited by OldSchooler; 11-07-2006 at 02:09 PM. Reason: Poorly worded and corrected by source

11-06-2006, 02:29 PM	#2
Bevandera Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California/Florida Posts: 140	Where'd you read this? __________________ TMNT Costume Gallery: (Casey Jones, Karai, April, Purple Dragon, Mobster) My Leonardo/Karai music video to "Pain" by Jimmy Eat World:

11-06-2006, 02:35 PM	#3
iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	Pete? Peter Laird? Micro-managing stuff? Why, you don't say! Seriously, what sabbatical? I thought Laird was taking time from his TMNT comic to work on film related stuff. And he's also been reviewing TMNT tv scripts all along. What are your sources, dude? __________________ Appeal to nobler motives. Like pie. [ life is at best bitter sweet ]

11-06-2006, 02:40 PM	#4
Draconic Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 328	That is disturbing, I'd like to see a source. __________________ [CENTER]

11-06-2006, 02:42 PM	#5
Aztec General Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,437	Based on everything I've read Pete has been involved everystep of the way. He decided to put Vol. 4 on hold because he really wants to make sure the film comes out as best as possible. Since, let's be honest, this film will make or break the revival of this franchise. Fast Forward is clearly an indication of a franchise in its death throes. Source dude? __________________

11-06-2006, 03:25 PM	#6
OldSchooler Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 163	Whoops! Sorry guys, a friend of mine apparently knows someone over at Mirage, and mentioned it in an email to him. Last edited by OldSchooler; 11-07-2006 at 02:11 PM. Reason: Misread information, see latest post...

11-06-2006, 03:36 PM	#7
Quiet_Guy Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 166	So doest that mean that Max Winters no longer will have made a pact with the Devil?

11-06-2006, 03:49 PM	#8
iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	Indeed, it means Minnie Summers will cut a deal with George Burns. Or, it doesn't mean anything at this point. It seems we have conflicting information on how much involvement Peter Laird has had. Intriguing. __________________ Appeal to nobler motives. Like pie. [ life is at best bitter sweet ]

11-06-2006, 03:51 PM	#9
Chris Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,898	That's interesting. With Comic Con revealing that Mako had already recorded most (if not all) of his dialogue that implied to me that a lot of the voice recording work had already been done, which means that the script should have been approved months ago. Maybe this is part of the reason we haven't had any more news on the film (including the promised cast announcements) since SDCC? Just out of curiosity how old is the info that email? Because Pete taking time off TMNT comic to oversee the TMNT movie came within the last 6 months (when he was apparently on sabbatical). I'm wondering if Pete's 6 month sabbatical was actually earlier this year and ended around the time he put TMNT comic on hold for TMNT movie. I guess it could make sense given the last 6 months of the TV show would have been Fast Forward, and he may not have been as heavily involved in that as he was in 2K3, and much of the pre-production on the movie would also have been done by then. I must admit I was unaware of any sabbatical and thought that he was still heavily involved in all TMNT (overseeing TV, movie and Tales). As for his break from the TMNT comic I put that down to him wanting to oversee the final phases of the film's production to ensure that it's as good as can be, but also because he has been considering a break from the comic for a while. Guess we'll see, but I still have very high hopes for this movie.

11-06-2006, 03:54 PM	#10
OldSchooler Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 163	This email came through about four and half hours ago, so it's fresh...

11-06-2006, 03:55 PM	#11
iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	Curiouser and curiouser... but that was good thinking, Chris. __________________ Appeal to nobler motives. Like pie. [ life is at best bitter sweet ]

11-06-2006, 03:58 PM	#13
iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	Ahh... cool, thanks for clarifying.

11-06-2006, 04:13 PM	#14
SLASH!!! Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lurking in the Shadows Posts: 125	Unlucky post 13. Reading this thread has now got me all confused. This is all his doing!!!!

11-06-2006, 09:40 PM	#17
~~ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Seventh Layer of Hell Posts: 1,929	[QUOTE=cowabunga14;441124]This is interesting news. I didn't think he'd return to publishing for quite a while, which is fine. It kinda sucks that he got sabbatical for a while, though. Care to rephrase that.

11-07-2006, 11:31 AM	#18
Raph'N'Roll Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 313	How and why did you recieve/see an email from Steve Murphy? If this is true about Peter Laird, well I don't blame him FOR GOING NUTS. Cowabunga Carl, that stupid looking van(the most uncool looking toy ever) what are they doing to Mike? A childrens entertainer, I cringed when I heard this, could they do anymore to make the Turtles look uncool? probably. Last edited by Raph'N'Roll; 11-07-2006 at 11:38 AM.

11-07-2006, 11:44 AM	#19
iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	Ooo... TMNT entertaining children... the horror!

11-07-2006, 11:56 AM	#20
Raph'N'Roll Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 313	The Mike scenario could be funny, but going by the humour in the previous two movies, it could fall flat on it's face and be completely cringe worthy. A kid kicks Mike in the balls, yeah hilarious, give me a break, that's just tired and stupid. I don't mind the odd bit of slapstick(although I would rather none) but I hope they don't over do it. Then again maybe I should just free my mind and send some suggestions to Kevin Munroe. Maybe they should have Donatello going around dressed as a boy scout selling cookies. Maybe Raph could help old people in a care centre. Now that would really make my day, that and Wolverine in his standalone movie useing his claws to turn soil in a garden centre. Last edited by Raph'N'Roll; 11-07-2006 at 12:27 PM.