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Murphy · 11-09-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNT

I'm not so sure if you can answer this Murphy, being we have a long way to go before the movie hits the screen, but I was wondering: if you hade to describe the movie, would you say it really is "darker" than the previous three or not that much? If not darker, can you describe the tone that the new film will have? I understand if those details can't be revealed at this time and thanks for joining this site. Looking forward to your insight.

I'd say it's safe to say that the tone is "dark action-adventure with dollops of humor." By "humor" I mean Mikey. By "dark" I mean it's got some serious fight scenes and a fairly heavy story. Definitely darker than the previous three films.

TMNT · 11-09-2006, 12:03 PM

Thanks a lot Murphy. Your insight is very much appreciated. Again, welcome to the site and thanks. It's good to hear that the film is story heavy yet still retains a lot of action.

Ratchet · 11-09-2006, 12:08 PM

Wow! If it's darker than the first film then I'm completely sold. Visually and tonally the first film treads some very fine lines - I can't wait to see the next trailer!

Murphy · 11-09-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by iris

People who like TMNT really, REALLY want the new movie to succeed for the vitality of the franchise, and many of them would love to help that happen. It would be great if there were promo materials for the fans to collect/distribute (some things, like nifty computer wallpaper, are practically free, for starters).

I hear you. I wish we (Mirage) could help out here but at the moment there aren't any such promo freebies in sight... but as the release date draws nearer I'd bet (and hope) that either the animation studio (Imagi) or North American distributor (Warner Bros) might start providing such things.

The only sort of freebie promo thing that I'm aware of is a CD "mini video game" from Ubisoft that Playmates Toys will be slipping into the movie action figures when they begin to hit retail in early January. Only playable on PCs.

*Duke* · 11-09-2006, 12:54 PM

I'd just like to say we are honored to have you post her, Murphy.

*iris* · 11-09-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy

I hear you. I wish we (Mirage) could help out here but at the moment there aren't any such promo freebies in sight... but as the release date draws nearer I'd bet (and hope) that either the animation studio (Imagi) or North American distributor (Warner Bros) might start providing such things.

The only sort of freebie promo thing that I'm aware of is a CD "mini video game" from Ubisoft that Playmates Toys will be slipping into the movie action figures when they begin to hit retail in early January. Only playable on PCs.

OK, thanks for all the info. You rock, man.

I guess I'll just sit here and twiddle my thumbs.

Or form a rogue party of promo-fu bandits.

One of those.

Aztec General · 11-09-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy

Definitely darker than the previous three films.

Even darker than the first film? Nice! Or as Borat would say: "Great Success!"

Raph'N'Roll · 11-09-2006, 03:17 PM

Things are lookin' up!

*gobo* · 11-09-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy

"dark action-adventure with dollops of humor."

Not sure, but please check the rules thread. I believe that word is outlawed here. Fortunately, the song only haunts me for a few hours on end now. DAMN YOU, DAISY SOUR CREAM!!

Just an unconventional segué into the conversation, ignore this paragraph if you like. It was a joke anywho.

Now, where was I? Um... Oh, right! Welcome to the 'drome, (Mr.) Murphy. Since Katie missed you, please accept this

on her behalf. It's a fruit that's like... official for some reason, and... uhh... Well, I'll just let her tell you the mango story when she gets here. 'Kay? Enjoy your stay.

P.S. - I second the Mirage Studios general blog idea. Just say "employees, here's a blog. Any one of you has to write something useful on there each week". It's up to you if you think a rotation of the workers is in order, or just a haphazard 'whoever feels up to it this week'. I just hope it works out one way or another.

~~ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael~~ · 11-10-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy

I'd say it's safe to say that the tone is "dark action-adventure with dollops of humor." By "humor" I mean Mikey. By "dark" I mean it's got some serious fight scenes and a fairly heavy story. Definitely darker than the previous three films.

You have just put my fears to rest. I think you sir.

P.S. Youre one of my top favorite comic book writters.

*cowabunga14* · 11-10-2006, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael

Care to rephrase that.

Yeah. If the word "sabbatical" was meant in the noun sense in the first post of this topic, then I don't necessairly agree with him leaving his customary work to acquire new skills or training, but it's for the best of things for him to do that, I guess. Hopefully that clears things up for ya good enough.

*Katie* · 11-10-2006, 05:37 AM

hehe I see I have had a call to action!!

I just wanted to drop into the thread and and say welcome aboard, Murphy!

I'm Katie, and I usually do this bit in the welcome section, but you warrent a venture away from my usual habitat. It is always nice to have a staffer come along and share thoughts

Before I go, let me give you a mango, the official welcome fruit of the drome! *hands over a

* looks around *flings

's to everyone nearby* It's a tradition I didn't start, but carry on proudly...and they say I make a mean mango smoothie

Have fun and post often! I have enjoyed lurking in this thread and getting the inside scoop

*iris* · 11-10-2006, 05:53 AM

*ducks flying mango... yet again*

*flying mango beans Murphy*

Eep! Sorry!

Boy, my mango allergy has strange consequences in these parts.

Murphy · 11-10-2006, 06:48 AM

Thanks for the mango.

I think.

Now... someone sent me a private email message asking why the pre-Fast Forward TMNT DVDs seem to be disappearing from US retail store shelves. I have no idea... but I'll ask around.

No need to send me private emails. This public forum's cool for asking and answering questions.

-Mango Murph

*gobo* · 11-10-2006, 08:47 AM

Sorry.

I didn't want to be off topic in this thread. *Speaks loud enough for the board's moderators to hear* But, if you insist...

You can read the unedited discussion of this matter in the 2K3 DVDs No Longer Being Shipped thread. Thanks for the concern.

Aztec General · 11-10-2006, 08:53 AM

Hey Murph,

I remember my first mango, it seems so long now... At any rate, I have a quick question for you if you don't mind.

Obviously without giving too much away; it was stated several times by Kevin Munroe that the new film will accept the first film and "aspects" of the second film as canon.

What does KM mean by "aspects" of the second film? Again, I'm not looking for crazy spoilers or anything a general answer can work just as well. Thanks for your time.

~~AquaParade~~ · 11-10-2006, 08:59 AM

It's great to be getting this info from you Murphy, so thanks a lot for coming to the boards and letting us know whats up with our most anticipated movie of the year(or maybe even longer

) I'm especially glad to hear the movie has a nice heavy story and some awesome action scenes

So any other little tid-bits of info you can share with us Murphy?

Murphy · 11-10-2006, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy

Now... someone sent me a private email message asking why the pre-Fast Forward TMNT DVDs seem to be disappearing from US retail store shelves. I have no idea... but I'll ask around.

Here's what the dude at the 4Kids/Funimation DVD office had to say:

"With less space at retail, most stores carry very limited older releases. Most (unsold ones) get returned as new ones are released."

So... older DVDs are disappearing except via on-line retailers.

That's the way of the world, sad to say....

*Hannah* · 11-10-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy

Here's what the dude at the 4Kids/Funimation DVD office had to say:

"With less space at retail, most stores carry very limited older releases. Most (unsold ones) get returned as new ones are released."

So... older DVDs are disappearing except via on-line retailers.

That's the way of the world, sad to say....

Tsh, like anyone is gonna buy the Fast Forward DVDs?
Way to lose moneeyyy, everyone!

Ratchet · 11-10-2006, 10:17 AM

I am, I've actually rather enjoyed the last few episodes...

11-09-2006, 12:03 PM	#42
TMNT Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 227	Thanks a lot Murphy. Your insight is very much appreciated. Again, welcome to the site and thanks. It's good to hear that the film is story heavy yet still retains a lot of action. __________________ "We strike hard and fade away into the night." --Vol. 1, Issue 1

11-10-2006, 05:37 AM	#52
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	hehe I see I have had a call to action!! I just wanted to drop into the thread and and say welcome aboard, Murphy! I'm Katie, and I usually do this bit in the welcome section, but you warrent a venture away from my usual habitat. It is always nice to have a staffer come along and share thoughts Before I go, let me give you a mango, the official welcome fruit of the drome! hands over a looks around flings 's to everyone nearby It's a tradition I didn't start, but carry on proudly...and they say I make a mean mango smoothie Have fun and post often! I have enjoyed lurking in this thread and getting the inside scoop __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

11-10-2006, 05:53 AM	#53
iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	ducks flying mango... yet again flying mango beans Murphy Eep! Sorry! Boy, my mango allergy has strange consequences in these parts. __________________ Appeal to nobler motives. Like pie. [ life is at best bitter sweet ]

11-10-2006, 06:48 AM	#54
Murphy Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Massachusetts US Posts: 78	Mango just pawn in game of life Thanks for the mango. I think. Now... someone sent me a private email message asking why the pre-Fast Forward TMNT DVDs seem to be disappearing from US retail store shelves. I have no idea... but I'll ask around. No need to send me private emails. This public forum's cool for asking and answering questions. -Mango Murph

11-10-2006, 08:47 AM	#55
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Sorry. I didn't want to be off topic in this thread. Speaks loud enough for the board's moderators to hear But, if you insist... You can read the unedited discussion of this matter in the 2K3 DVDs No Longer Being Shipped thread. Thanks for the concern. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

11-09-2006, 12:08 PM	#43
Ratchet Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 167	Wow! If it's darker than the first film then I'm completely sold. Visually and tonally the first film treads some very fine lines - I can't wait to see the next trailer!

11-09-2006, 12:54 PM	#45
Duke Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,913	I'd just like to say we are honored to have you post her, Murphy.

11-09-2006, 03:17 PM	#48
Raph'N'Roll Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 313	Things are lookin' up!

11-10-2006, 08:53 AM	#56
Aztec General Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,437	Hey Murph, I remember my first mango, it seems so long now... At any rate, I have a quick question for you if you don't mind. Obviously without giving too much away; it was stated several times by Kevin Munroe that the new film will accept the first film and "aspects" of the second film as canon. What does KM mean by "aspects" of the second film? Again, I'm not looking for crazy spoilers or anything a general answer can work just as well. Thanks for your time. __________________

11-10-2006, 08:59 AM	#57
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	It's great to be getting this info from you Murphy, so thanks a lot for coming to the boards and letting us know whats up with our most anticipated movie of the year(or maybe even longer ) I'm especially glad to hear the movie has a nice heavy story and some awesome action scenes So any other little tid-bits of info you can share with us Murphy?

11-10-2006, 10:17 AM	#60
Ratchet Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 167	I am, I've actually rather enjoyed the last few episodes...