Nickelodeon: "they want to focus on the '80s toon Turtles" - Page 9

Ra · 10-23-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

maybe they'll be able to find the golden middle way between the original turtles and the animated ones and make something new and fresh.

This is something that I'm hoping for, actually. Probably won't happen, but I'm still going to hope for it.

I loved (and still love) the 2003 cartoon. The first four season were gold with their storytelling and fight scenes. And, yes, characters. Yeah, they didn't hit the nail right on the head every time with each episode, but the stories were interesting at least.

And, while I do cringe a bit watching the old cartoon, there is a charm to it I don't think will be recaptured if Nick continues pressing for a CGI show. The bad guys, while non-threatening, were down right cheesy and pathetic to the point you couldn't help but love them.

It'll be hard to get a balance, but if Nick can get it just right if they go down that path...

*Coola Yagami* · 10-23-2009, 07:46 PM

Or a theatening and competent Shredder armed with an army of powerful robot foot soldiers, kick-ass versions of Bebop and Rocksteady and the damned Technodrome!!!

Peanut · 10-23-2009, 08:00 PM

To me, the thing that makes me wary is the CG sh*t.

I don't think any of us feel that a CG show is the way to go.

*Kendamu* · 10-23-2009, 08:05 PM

Oh, I definitely prefer traditional animation and I'd pay extra for the DVDs if it were traditional animation. Hopefully they decide to go with that instead of CG.

FlawedCoil82 · 10-23-2009, 08:08 PM

As long as they can still pull off nice fight scenes, then I too, agree with that. I am not a fan of CG tv shows. And the only thing I liked about the 2007 TMNT movie was the fight between Leo and Raph. The rest was pretty much a waste of time and effort.
Jack

Ra · 10-23-2009, 08:10 PM

I don't think they will go with traditional though. Nick is sort of in a CGI and Live Action boom at the moment. Well, in Australia at least. No idea what's going on in the US right now...

Yes, they have 2D/Traditional animation shows, but it's more common to find the former there. Probably because it's easier/faster to animate or something. All they need are actors or rigged models and BAM. No need to draw anything. Kinda depressing actually.

*Buslady* · 10-23-2009, 08:23 PM

I hafta agree. It goes back to 80s im out. done. they aint gettin my money.
I enjoyed my fandom when it was still good. Time to move on.

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Sure sounds like it.

That only leaves one thing to do, at this point...

Dragon Turtle · 10-23-2009, 08:28 PM

I have no problem with CGI, hopefully it will have decent budget and good visual direction.

*CyberCubed* · 10-23-2009, 08:43 PM

I wish the CG could look as good as the 4th movie, but I doubt they have that budget for a regular series.

Peanut · 10-23-2009, 08:46 PM

No chance in Hell, kids.

TurtleGuy · 10-23-2009, 08:53 PM

Well, I'm hoping we get 87 style Casey Jones as a regular. He was so damn insane which made him so damn awesome.

*Coola Yagami* · 10-23-2009, 08:55 PM

My only regret will be that if they dig into the 80's too much and forget the comics/2K3 altogether, we'll never see Karai or the Foot Elite ever again... I liked those guys.

And what about Baxter? Black and bad ass in the comics.... but the white guy DID turn into the Fly.... so I dunno.

Peanut · 10-23-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

we'll never see Karai or the Foot Elite ever again...

I can only pray.

*The Stryker* · 10-23-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

My only regret will be that if they dig into the 80's too much and forget the comics/2K3 altogether, we'll never see Karai or the Foot Elite ever again.

WOOOOOOO!!!

TurtleGuy · 10-23-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

My only regret will be that if they dig into the 80's too much and forget the comics/2K3 altogether, we'll never see Karai or the Foot Elite ever again...

Karai, I could give or take, but the Elite were... well, Elite and badass. They also had the best fight music in the 2k3 series.

*CyberCubed* · 10-23-2009, 09:36 PM

Why do you guys act as if it would be ALL 80's or ALL Mirage?

This show will probably take characters from any aspect of the TMNT universe. It could very well have classic 80's characters like Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady while also having Karai, Hun, Triceratons and other characters.

Nick can take villains from any TMNT universe. They could bring back Lord Dregg if they wanted.

TurtleGuy · 10-23-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Why do you guys act as if it would be ALL 80's or ALL Mirage?

This show will probably take characters from any aspect of the TMNT universe. It could very well have classic 80's characters like Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady while also having Karai, Hun, Triceratons and other characters.

Nick can take villains from any TMNT universe. They could bring back Lord Dregg if they wanted.

Because on the internet, there is no such thing as compromise or middle ground.

*The Stryker* · 10-23-2009, 09:47 PM

I just hate Karai.

EDIT: Bishop too.

Ra · 10-23-2009, 09:48 PM

It all boils down to one thing:

What do boys love?

If ten year old boys love space dinosaurs or aliens? We'll probably see the Triceratons and Krang again. They like seeing boobalicious ninjas from Japan? We'll have Karai. Or April with Double-D boobs.

But there's nothing stopping them making new characters now, is there? We could have "Bucky the Toy Tortoise" as a main character/sidekick if they wanted to. Whatever draws new blood into the network, ya know?

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

Because "they want to focus on the '80s toon Turtles."

This too.

*Kendamu* · 10-23-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Why do you guys act as if it would be ALL 80's or ALL Mirage?

This show will probably take characters from any aspect of the TMNT universe. It could very well have classic 80's characters like Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady while also having Karai, Hun, Triceratons and other characters.

Nick can take villains from any TMNT universe. They could bring back Lord Dregg if they wanted.

Because "they want to focus on the '80s toon Turtles."

10-23-2009, 07:46 PM	#162
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,655	Or a theatening and competent Shredder armed with an army of powerful robot foot soldiers, kick-ass versions of Bebop and Rocksteady and the damned Technodrome!!! __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

10-23-2009, 08:10 PM	#166
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	I don't think they will go with traditional though. Nick is sort of in a CGI and Live Action boom at the moment. Well, in Australia at least. No idea what's going on in the US right now... Yes, they have 2D/Traditional animation shows, but it's more common to find the former there. Probably because it's easier/faster to animate or something. All they need are actors or rigged models and BAM. No need to draw anything. Kinda depressing actually. __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

10-23-2009, 08:55 PM	#172
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,655	My only regret will be that if they dig into the 80's too much and forget the comics/2K3 altogether, we'll never see Karai or the Foot Elite ever again... I liked those guys. And what about Baxter? Black and bad ass in the comics.... but the white guy DID turn into the Fly.... so I dunno. __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

10-23-2009, 09:47 PM	#178
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	I just hate Karai. EDIT: Bishop too. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

10-23-2009, 08:00 PM	#163
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	To me, the thing that makes me wary is the CG sht. I don't think any* of us feel that a CG show is the way to go.

10-23-2009, 08:05 PM	#164
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	Oh, I definitely prefer traditional animation and I'd pay extra for the DVDs if it were traditional animation. Hopefully they decide to go with that instead of CG.

10-23-2009, 08:08 PM	#165
FlawedCoil82 Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 523	As long as they can still pull off nice fight scenes, then I too, agree with that. I am not a fan of CG tv shows. And the only thing I liked about the 2007 TMNT movie was the fight between Leo and Raph. The rest was pretty much a waste of time and effort. Jack

10-23-2009, 08:28 PM	#168
Dragon Turtle Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Standing behind you. Posts: 776	I have no problem with CGI, hopefully it will have decent budget and good visual direction.

10-23-2009, 08:43 PM	#169
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,721	I wish the CG could look as good as the 4th movie, but I doubt they have that budget for a regular series.

10-23-2009, 08:46 PM	#170
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	No chance in Hell, kids.

10-23-2009, 08:53 PM	#171
TurtleGuy Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 231	Well, I'm hoping we get 87 style Casey Jones as a regular. He was so damn insane which made him so damn awesome.

10-23-2009, 09:36 PM	#176
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,721	Why do you guys act as if it would be ALL 80's or ALL Mirage? This show will probably take characters from any aspect of the TMNT universe. It could very well have classic 80's characters like Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady while also having Karai, Hun, Triceratons and other characters. Nick can take villains from any TMNT universe. They could bring back Lord Dregg if they wanted.