The ALMOST New Season - Page 3

*Spitfire* · 10-02-2007, 02:35 PM

I have a gut feeling he reads this place, I wish he's just come on here and talk to us. I mean if he's going to read it he might as well explain what's up. I bet people would respect him more if he spoke up for himself.

I mean really maybe there's a reason behind why he approved such a retarded show concept. Even if it's bad I'd atleast like to know.

SimplerSimon · 10-02-2007, 02:48 PM

Agree with the posted sentiments. Fun concept for a season opener or multi-parter, not an entire season (or more). Are we past the point where we can just get a normal TMNT show without some Power Rangers-esque subtitle? Or at least a concept that can last more than one season?

It also looks like the FF streamlined style is here to stay, but that's the least of this show's concerns right now.

*Drtooth* · 10-02-2007, 02:56 PM

Brainstorm....

How about a series where the turtles all have over exaggerated French accents, wear yarmulkes instead of masks, and fight the forces of darkness with paper bag puppets? We could call it TMNT The Banana Octopus Squadron. YEAH! And then April can be replaced by an Australian Sumo wrestler with a toaster for a head. His name is Mr. Armpitman.

And it can take place inside the mouth of a shark.

Boy. I bet if I scribble this is red crayon on a stained napkin and toss it on Peter's desk, he'll approve that one. If anything else it makes more sense than Overload did.

*Rooish* · 10-02-2007, 03:07 PM

Heh, guess I wasn't too negative after all.

As much as I appreciate Playmates shooting down that horrid f**king idea, why does Playmates have to be part of all this? I mean, we've got some cool toys out of the new cartoon and the new movie, but next time Mirage signs some contract, why don't they just do it with 4Kids? Maybe I sound really naïve here, but it would be one fewer company putting its opinion into the TMNT solely for a profit. Why can't just 4Kids (and WB, I suppose) do that? Do we really need toys? (I love the action figures, I just think Playmates sucks. Except in this particular situation, where they overruled a really ridiculous idea. God how I don't want to hear any more grown men doing the voices of little kids.)

Maybe 4Kids and WB would come up with "kiddie" ideas, but at least it wouldn't be a blatant gimmick meant to sell toys. It would just be meant to sell the series.

I don't know what Peter Laird was thinking. I mean, Mirage Volume 4 has its flaws, but at least there were no mini Turtles. Maybe one or two episodes of the "Overload" idea would be fun. But the young Turtles get younger and more annoying every time (I liked them quite a lot more in "Tales of Leo" than in "Fathers and Sons.")

Okay, I don't have a point. I hope they come up with some good ideas. God I miss Eastman.

*VaughnMichael* · 10-02-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

Brainstorm....

How about a series where the turtles all have over exaggerated French accents, wear yarmulkes instead of masks, and fight the forces of darkness with paper bag puppets? We could call it TMNT The Banana Octopus Squadron. YEAH! And then April can be replaced by an Australian Sumo wrestler with a toaster for a head. His name is Mr. Armpitman.

And it can take place inside the mouth of a shark.

Boy. I bet if I scribble this is red crayon on a stained napkin and toss it on Peter's desk, he'll approve that one. If anything else it makes more sense than Overload did.

Does the Shark Jump?

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Originally Posted by Rooish

God I miss Eastman.

You aint the only one roo.

*Ecto Jedi* · 10-02-2007, 03:24 PM

Ugh. I think it's time to throw in the towel, boys. We'll never -- ever -- be getting another quality TMNT show. Ever.

CudleyCowlick · 10-02-2007, 03:27 PM

I'll admit it... I'll watch any TMNT cartoon they put on the air. It doesn't mean I'll like it. It just means I'll watch it because I'm thoroughly addicted.

But I am grateful that this got shot down. I could have stood, possibly even enjoyed, a single episode or even a 2-parter. I'm not against the turtle tots. But kee-rist! A whole season of that would have had my eyeballs glazing over and wishing they had used Drtooth's idea instead.

Let's just keep 2k3 continuity... bring them back home at last and focus on brand new stories with occasional nods to their comic book roots. What is so guldurned difficult about that?

Fledermaus · 10-02-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ecto Jedi

Ugh. I think it's time to throw in the towel, boys. We'll never -- ever -- be getting another quality TMNT show. Ever.

We'll have to wait for the generation of idiots running things now (who by now are probably sick of TMNT and desperately want to kill it off) to die off or retire. TMNT will truly have to "die" as a franchise in my opinion before it really comes back. In the meantime, "With great power comes great responsibility..."

The Terror of Death · 10-02-2007, 03:38 PM

Whats Wrong With Them?

*VaughnMichael* · 10-02-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Terror of Death

Whats Wrong With Them?

Who????

Janus Prospero · 10-02-2007, 03:52 PM

Why is it that the turtles lost their irises and pupils as they got older? Did their eyes sink deeper into their skulls causing them to be overshadowed by their bandanas?

The concept itself doesn't bother me, but I have to reiterate what others have said in that I can't see it being the driving force behind an entire season.

I would like to explore the pre-teen turtles some more though. I can just imagine Raph picking on Don and Mike and with Leo being a little tattle-tale.

**Jester** · 10-02-2007, 04:24 PM

Why cant we go back to the good ole' 2k3 style!?

Splinter's Iroonna · 10-02-2007, 04:52 PM

In defense of Peter Laird (not that he needs me to put in my 2 cents), Mr. M.'s post did say it was approved WITH some changes (that didn't appear in that pitch quote). So it could have probably worked (at least short-term).

What bugs me is NOT the fact that the toy company has so much say, as much as their "reasoning"-- once again they think kids=brain-dead.

Anyway, I'm with Jester on going back to the old 2K3 style.

*ToTheNines* · 10-02-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Why cant we go back to the good ole' 2k3 style!?

Word up brah!!

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Originally Posted by Janus Prospero

Why is it that the turtles lost their irises and pupils as they got older? Did their eyes sink deeper into their skulls causing them to be overshadowed by their bandanas?

Because baby turtles would look mega creepy with out pupils.

*Roseangelo* · 10-02-2007, 05:39 PM

I am forced to laugh at the horridness of this situation just because I cling to hope that eventually all of these royal mess-ups will force Mirage/Peter to see the light and fix everything that's broken. Which is everything.

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Originally Posted by Rooish

God I miss Eastman.

Word.

*VaughnMichael* · 10-02-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Word.

Syllable.

*ToTheNines* · 10-02-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

Syllable.

Letter...

Jon · 10-02-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Letter...

A. B. C.

Okay, so that was Letters, but close enough.

Fledermaus · 10-02-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Because baby turtles would look mega creepy with out pupils.

*ToTheNines* · 10-02-2007, 06:22 PM

^^

Nice

Didn't "they" say that the next season was going to similar to the movie? And the movie is very similar to 2k3... so I was hoping for the best.

10-02-2007, 02:35 PM	#41
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I have a gut feeling he reads this place, I wish he's just come on here and talk to us. I mean if he's going to read it he might as well explain what's up. I bet people would respect him more if he spoke up for himself. I mean really maybe there's a reason behind why he approved such a retarded show concept. Even if it's bad I'd atleast like to know. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

10-02-2007, 02:56 PM	#43
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Brainstorm.... How about a series where the turtles all have over exaggerated French accents, wear yarmulkes instead of masks, and fight the forces of darkness with paper bag puppets? We could call it TMNT The Banana Octopus Squadron. YEAH! And then April can be replaced by an Australian Sumo wrestler with a toaster for a head. His name is Mr. Armpitman. And it can take place inside the mouth of a shark. Boy. I bet if I scribble this is red crayon on a stained napkin and toss it on Peter's desk, he'll approve that one. If anything else it makes more sense than Overload did. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

10-02-2007, 03:27 PM	#47
CudleyCowlick Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 721	I'll admit it... I'll watch any TMNT cartoon they put on the air. It doesn't mean I'll like it. It just means I'll watch it because I'm thoroughly addicted. But I am grateful that this got shot down. I could have stood, possibly even enjoyed, a single episode or even a 2-parter. I'm not against the turtle tots. But kee-rist! A whole season of that would have had my eyeballs glazing over and wishing they had used Drtooth's idea instead. Let's just keep 2k3 continuity... bring them back home at last and focus on brand new stories with occasional nods to their comic book roots. What is so guldurned difficult about that? __________________ THE DARKNESS AGE IS RETURN!

10-02-2007, 03:52 PM	#51
Janus Prospero Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 477	Why is it that the turtles lost their irises and pupils as they got older? Did their eyes sink deeper into their skulls causing them to be overshadowed by their bandanas? The concept itself doesn't bother me, but I have to reiterate what others have said in that I can't see it being the driving force behind an entire season. I would like to explore the pre-teen turtles some more though. I can just imagine Raph picking on Don and Mike and with Leo being a little tattle-tale. __________________

10-02-2007, 04:24 PM	#52
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,294	Why cant we go back to the good ole' 2k3 style!? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-02-2007, 02:48 PM	#42
SimplerSimon Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 30	Agree with the posted sentiments. Fun concept for a season opener or multi-parter, not an entire season (or more). Are we past the point where we can just get a normal TMNT show without some Power Rangers-esque subtitle? Or at least a concept that can last more than one season? It also looks like the FF streamlined style is here to stay, but that's the least of this show's concerns right now.

10-02-2007, 03:07 PM	#44
Rooish Devil's Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,130	Heh, guess I wasn't too negative after all. As much as I appreciate Playmates shooting down that horrid f**king idea, why does Playmates have to be part of all this? I mean, we've got some cool toys out of the new cartoon and the new movie, but next time Mirage signs some contract, why don't they just do it with 4Kids? Maybe I sound really naïve here, but it would be one fewer company putting its opinion into the TMNT solely for a profit. Why can't just 4Kids (and WB, I suppose) do that? Do we really need toys? (I love the action figures, I just think Playmates sucks. Except in this particular situation, where they overruled a really ridiculous idea. God how I don't want to hear any more grown men doing the voices of little kids.) Maybe 4Kids and WB would come up with "kiddie" ideas, but at least it wouldn't be a blatant gimmick meant to sell toys. It would just be meant to sell the series. I don't know what Peter Laird was thinking. I mean, Mirage Volume 4 has its flaws, but at least there were no mini Turtles. Maybe one or two episodes of the "Overload" idea would be fun. But the young Turtles get younger and more annoying every time (I liked them quite a lot more in "Tales of Leo" than in "Fathers and Sons.") Okay, I don't have a point. I hope they come up with some good ideas. God I miss Eastman.

10-02-2007, 03:24 PM	#46
Ecto Jedi Denki Wo Kitte Kudasai Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,439	Ugh. I think it's time to throw in the towel, boys. We'll never -- ever -- be getting another quality TMNT show. Ever.

10-02-2007, 03:38 PM	#49
The Terror of Death Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 736	Whats Wrong With Them?

10-02-2007, 04:52 PM	#53
Splinter's Iroonna Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 401	In defense of Peter Laird (not that he needs me to put in my 2 cents), Mr. M.'s post did say it was approved WITH some changes (that didn't appear in that pitch quote). So it could have probably worked (at least short-term). What bugs me is NOT the fact that the toy company has so much say, as much as their "reasoning"-- once again they think kids=brain-dead. Anyway, I'm with Jester on going back to the old 2K3 style. __________________ Original banner by Imagi, comments/adaptations by Ninjatron-- check out his blog! http://astroboyworld.blogspot.com/

10-02-2007, 06:22 PM	#60
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,103	^^ Nice Didn't "they" say that the next season was going to similar to the movie? And the movie is very similar to 2k3... so I was hoping for the best.