Ninja Turtles back in (...live) action - Page 2

**Jester** · 04-22-2009, 11:30 PM

I call for a combonation of threads, who's with me?

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 04-22-2009, 11:30 PM

I posted in the other topic too but this deserves an extra response. I am soo excited about this news! A new Live action TMNT movie would be a dream come true

*tone-master21* · 04-22-2009, 11:32 PM

This is great, I'm glad they're it in live action.

*VaughnMichael* · 04-22-2009, 11:34 PM

hmm so Scott is producer on Where the Wild Things Are.
This makes me wonder if Henson will be involved with the new TMNT movie!?

**Jester** · 04-22-2009, 11:35 PM

That would be great! We know what Henson and TMNT can be together.

*Tinuvielsdreams* · 04-22-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

hmm so Scott is producer on Where the Wild Things Are.
This makes me wonder if Henson will be involved with the new TMNT movie!?

We can only hope!

*Andrew NDB* · 04-22-2009, 11:40 PM

Still, we've been here before.

That this isn't a director-driven production (they're assembling the movie and then looking for a director... rather than a name director picking this as a labor of love) and we don't have any director named yet is worriesome.

I dearly do want to see the true Mirage TMNT on the big screen... but unless they nab a name director (that won't get bullied by the toy/toddler dervishes) that either has or quickly acquires an affinity for the source material comics I have no confidence whatsoever it will be one bit better than the camp/toddler/shlockfest of the past big screen endeavors.

*Andrew NDB* · 04-22-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Peter talks more about this on his blog.
http://plairdblog.blogspot.com/

"Woo hoo! So here we go -- another live action film! As you may recall from some of my previous comments, our initial discussions regarding the next film had to do with what we were calling a "hybrid" -- live action with realistic Turtles rendered in CGI and blended in. This new idea -- which, frankly, I am VERY pumped about -- will have actors and stunt performers in full Turtle suits for filming in live action. As of right now, there is talk of using CGI to do "face replacement" for the suits so that we can get those great, expressive faces possible with CGI."
- Peter Laird

Wow... so it's actually my ideal scenario -- live action, TMNT in suits, but with CGI lip-movement.

Fantastic.

*Roseangelo* · 04-22-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Still, we've been here before.

That this isn't a director-driven production (they're assembling the movie and then looking for a director... rather than a name director picking this as a labor of love) and we don't have any director named yet is worriesome.

I dearly do want to see the true Mirage TMNT on the big screen... but unless they nab a name director (that won't get bullied by the toy/toddler dervishes) that either has or quickly acquires an affinity for the source material comics I have no confidence whatsoever it will be one bit better than the camp/toddler/shlockfest of the past big screen endeavors.

That pretty much sums up how I feel...

Plus I'm discouraged that this sounds like it could be yet another rehash of existing material. I am sooooo tired of reliving the first 11 issues of Vol. 1 over and over again.

*CyberCubed* · 04-22-2009, 11:52 PM

Maybe Baxter will finally be in a movie.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 04-22-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

If by original comics they mean issues #1-11, I feel the first movie already more or less covered that.

Sans the Triceraton space stuff, but I doubt they'd use that.

I hope this is a City at War movie.

Or they could save that stuff for possible sequels.

I'd like to see them face Shredder and Baxter Stockman. That way they have a villain everyone wants to see, and one that hasn't been in a movie yet.

Starting over from the beginning is probably the best way to go. The first movie was good, but at this point it's kind of hard to follow up on, without being vague about it like the 2007 movie. Going back to the beginning is the best way to reintroduce a mainstream audience to the turtles.

Hyper Metal Sonic · 04-22-2009, 11:57 PM

Ah dammit.

I'm sure the film will turn out decently, but the CG film was so well realized anything different will feel like a step backwards.

DK2 · 04-23-2009, 12:07 AM

A another new TMNT film. Cool. But I don't like the idea of rehashing thier origins. I hope it briefly tells the origins and moves on to some new story. Or even if it adapts the old Eastman & Laird stuff. We've never seen it fully adapted properly. But I'd imagine they'd get rid of the space travels bits. I don't know I'm ok with the news about it, but ain't really sure what story they'll be using. Just hope its worthy of it the new movie. The TMNT turtles suits are coming back though. Thought this was too expensive? As long as its in tone of the first films feel hopefully it'll be good. I wouldn't mid if they adapted Return to NY or City at War. Its time to show the Foot in the TMNT movie world have closure. The first movie just sort let them fade away after the police show up, once Shredder was gone.

*Andrew NDB* · 04-23-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DK2

A another new TMNT film. Cool. But I don't like the idea of rehashing thier origins.

By the time this movie comes out it will have been twenty-one years since their origins have been seen on the big screen, though.

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I hope it briefly tells the origins and moves on to some new story. Or even if it adapts the old Eastman & Laird stuff. We've never seen it fully adapted properly.

Now we're seeing eye-to-eye.

*Cipher* · 04-23-2009, 01:02 AM

To reiterate my posts elsewhere:

PG-13 or no deal.

Dragon Turtle · 04-23-2009, 01:14 AM

At the very least I expect a hodge podge style storyline similar to the first movie, this time focusing on issues 1 and 2, have both Shredder(origin) and Baxter Stockman(April and Mousers) in play.

And the movie definitely needs to be PG-13, if they hope to put people in the seats.

*Raph's Girl* · 04-23-2009, 01:18 AM

I can't wait!! And a live action film to boot!

*Andrew NDB* · 04-23-2009, 01:21 AM

Yep. If they even have to fight to get a PG-13 rating... it's going to be sh*t.

This thing needs to be grown properly from the roots up. It can't be done halfway.

*Kendamu* · 04-23-2009, 02:14 AM

Agreed. If just about every other successful comic book movie that has stuff for kids in the toy aisle at the store has a PG-13 movie, TMNT should, too!

*sdp* · 04-23-2009, 02:25 AM

It makes me sad/happy. I would have loved another TMNT movie with the 07 designs/cg, they were awesome and deserved another movie. However a new live action movie is so awesome that it makes you not feel sad about it.

I hope SMG reprises her role as April, I remember Laird saying he would like that.

Also 2011 is not THAT far away. We're already almost halfway through the year and it'll be 2010 which would only make it one year till the movie. TMNT seemed so much far off, especially since Imagi didn't really showed any sings of the movie existing besides the poster until the teaser came out less than a year before the premier showed up.

At first I was going to dismiss it being PG-13 however, with the success of Transformers, hype for Gi-Joe etc. All these 80s revivals are doing well pleasing both audiences. Especially since this one is live action it'll get more respect from the casual audience and people being nostalgic for TMNT. Not counting that animation/cgi is more tolerant on "action" before being hit with a PG-13.

04-22-2009, 11:30 PM	#21
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	I call for a combonation of threads, who's with me? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-22-2009, 11:32 PM	#23
tone-master21 Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,152	This is great, I'm glad they're it in live action. __________________

04-22-2009, 11:35 PM	#25
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	That would be great! We know what Henson and TMNT can be together. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-23-2009, 01:18 AM	#37
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	I can't wait!! And a live action film to boot! __________________

04-23-2009, 02:25 AM	#40
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,216	It makes me sad/happy. I would have loved another TMNT movie with the 07 designs/cg, they were awesome and deserved another movie. However a new live action movie is so awesome that it makes you not feel sad about it. I hope SMG reprises her role as April, I remember Laird saying he would like that. Also 2011 is not THAT far away. We're already almost halfway through the year and it'll be 2010 which would only make it one year till the movie. TMNT seemed so much far off, especially since Imagi didn't really showed any sings of the movie existing besides the poster until the teaser came out less than a year before the premier showed up. At first I was going to dismiss it being PG-13 however, with the success of Transformers, hype for Gi-Joe etc. All these 80s revivals are doing well pleasing both audiences. Especially since this one is live action it'll get more respect from the casual audience and people being nostalgic for TMNT. Not counting that animation/cgi is more tolerant on "action" before being hit with a PG-13. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

04-22-2009, 11:30 PM	#22
Tinuvielsdreams Nothing without passion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,722	I posted in the other topic too but this deserves an extra response. I am soo excited about this news! A new Live action TMNT movie would be a dream come true

04-22-2009, 11:34 PM	#24
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	hmm so Scott is producer on Where the Wild Things Are. This makes me wonder if Henson will be involved with the new TMNT movie!?

04-22-2009, 11:40 PM	#27
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,543	Still, we've been here before. That this isn't a director-driven production (they're assembling the movie and then looking for a director... rather than a name director picking this as a labor of love) and we don't have any director named yet is worriesome. I dearly do want to see the true Mirage TMNT on the big screen... but unless they nab a name director (that won't get bullied by the toy/toddler dervishes) that either has or quickly acquires an affinity for the source material comics I have no confidence whatsoever it will be one bit better than the camp/toddler/shlockfest of the past big screen endeavors.

04-22-2009, 11:52 PM	#30
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	Maybe Baxter will finally be in a movie.

04-22-2009, 11:57 PM	#32
Hyper Metal Sonic Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeastern Louisiana Posts: 786	Ah dammit. I'm sure the film will turn out decently, but the CG film was so well realized anything different will feel like a step backwards.

04-23-2009, 12:07 AM	#33
DK2 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 621	A another new TMNT film. Cool. But I don't like the idea of rehashing thier origins. I hope it briefly tells the origins and moves on to some new story. Or even if it adapts the old Eastman & Laird stuff. We've never seen it fully adapted properly. But I'd imagine they'd get rid of the space travels bits. I don't know I'm ok with the news about it, but ain't really sure what story they'll be using. Just hope its worthy of it the new movie. The TMNT turtles suits are coming back though. Thought this was too expensive? As long as its in tone of the first films feel hopefully it'll be good. I wouldn't mid if they adapted Return to NY or City at War. Its time to show the Foot in the TMNT movie world have closure. The first movie just sort let them fade away after the police show up, once Shredder was gone.

04-23-2009, 01:02 AM	#35
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	To reiterate my posts elsewhere: PG-13 or no deal.

04-23-2009, 01:14 AM	#36
Dragon Turtle Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Standing behind you. Posts: 776	At the very least I expect a hodge podge style storyline similar to the first movie, this time focusing on issues 1 and 2, have both Shredder(origin) and Baxter Stockman(April and Mousers) in play. And the movie definitely needs to be PG-13, if they hope to put people in the seats.

04-23-2009, 01:21 AM	#38
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,543	Yep. If they even have to fight to get a PG-13 rating... it's going to be sh*t. This thing needs to be grown properly from the roots up. It can't be done halfway.

04-23-2009, 02:14 AM	#39
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	Agreed. If just about every other successful comic book movie that has stuff for kids in the toy aisle at the store has a PG-13 movie, TMNT should, too!