Michal bays new movie might be Teenage Alien Ninja turtles

[ToTheNines]

Originally Posted by Jephael

Just look at how many people hate George Lucas for how he wrote the Star Wars prequels!

WTF.... those movies are done! They've been out for years. You people are crying over something that hasn't even announced a single cast member or started filming.

[Jephael]

The Star Wars reference was just an example. I could've referenced something even older like that crappy Batman movie with the Govenator as Mr. Freeze!

[ToTheNines]

Originally Posted by Jephael

The Star Wars reference was just an example. I could've referenced something even older like that crappy Batman movie with the Govenator as Mr. Freeze!

That's not what I was getting at. I meant there's nothing wrong for hating a completed movie if you don't like it, but it's dumb to throw a fit over something that's barely in pre-production.

[Jephael]

Okay, getting back on topic, certain fans are upset over this alien controversey and they have a right to feel that way. I can't help but feel a little concerned and I have the right to voice my opinion.

We all want to see this new film succeed, but the producers need to realize that the Turtles' origin is a sacred part of their history, going back to the source material. For the most part it's been the same origin with every incarnation, give or take some minor tweeks to the story, and I really hope Michael Bay will understand why people are so upset.

[ToTheNines]

Originally Posted by Dane E5R

I can't believe people are criticizing Robbie for being a passionate fan.

You're kinda sorta talking outta your ass here. Watch this interview. Robbie says he hasn't read the comics, never watched more than a couple of episodes either cartoons, and never saw 2007's TMNT. And then he outright says that he's really not that big of a fan.

[Jester]

Originally Posted by Jephael

Okay, getting back on topic, certain fans are upset over this alien controversy and they have a right to feel that way. I can't help but feel a little concerned and I have the right to voice my opinion.

We all want to see this new film succeed, but the producers need to realize that the Turtles' origin is a sacred part of their history, going back to the source material. For the most part it's been the same origin with every incarnation, give or take some minor tweeks to the story, and I really hope Michael Bay will understand why people are so upset.

Now that was well said. I agree completely.

[Katie]

I like how some people are so pissed off about a change in the origin....not like the source material.....raping and sodomizing my childood and whatnot.

I like how the most widely recognized incarnation of Ninja Turtles has an origin that isn't exactly like the source material......but that incarnation is the thing that pretty much built this fandom.

Hey! What if they have colored bandanas. That's not from the source material. OMG maybe they'll have wacky adventures in a hot air balloon. ZOMG! Maybe. They'll. Eat. Pizza!

Stop acting like anything "not from da source materialz" with this franchise is the end of the world. You guys are embarassing the sane fans.

[Kendamu]

Originally Posted by Xav

How is this a misinformation campaign? Bay hasn't denied it.

Bay has a history of releasing misinformation about one of his upcoming efforts. People who know this are hoping that such is the case.

[Machias Banshee]

I think we need a new option on the poll...

"Take a Chill Pill, People"



~Machias

[Powder]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

You're kinda sorta talking outta your ass here. Watch this interview. Robbie says he hasn't read the comics, never watched more than a couple of episodes either cartoons, and never saw 2007's TMNT. And then he outright says that he's really not that big of a fan.

Spoiler:

Not only that but he basically implies he doesn't wanna give the Nick turtles a shot. If it's not the turtles of his era, it's not good.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by Jephael

We all want to see this new film succeed

If it's a crap film, no, I don't want it to succeed. That would just encourage more crap product.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

You're kinda sorta talking outta your ass here. Watch this interview. Robbie says he hasn't read the comics, never watched more than a couple of episodes either cartoons, and never saw 2007's TMNT. And then he outright says that he's really not that big of a fan.

What? You mean to tell me Robbie Rist isn't an adequate spokesman for quality TMNT storytelling? I'm shocked...

[Jephael]

Originally Posted by Jephael

Okay, getting back on topic, certain fans are upset over this alien controversey and they have a right to feel that way. I can't help but feel a little concerned and I have the right to voice my opinion.

We all want to see this new film succeed, but the producers need to realize that the Turtles' origin is a sacred part of their history, going back to the source material. For the most part it's been the same origin with every incarnation, give or take some minor tweeks to the story, and I really hope Michael Bay will understand why people are so upset.

Originally Posted by Jester

Now that was well said. I agree completely.

Thank you, Jester!

[Katie]

They can't chill.....their cheese has been moved.


It's just a movie. Really folks.

[Donnie]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

It says nothing. Robbie did voice work on the 3 movies, which means he was probably in studio for a total of 6 days (not counting auditions). He never met the directors, and was never on set.

To write Rist off like a nobody is kind of insulting to the legacy of Turtles...the guy was the voice of Michelangelo for all 3 movies - his opinion counts.

Originally Posted by agliarept

from a fan standpoint, we can't sit here and just expect for bay to do well on his own. I applaud Robbie for stepping up.

I applaud him as well!

Rist is clearly not the prim-n-proper type so why are people giving him sh*t for voicing his opinion rather loudly? So what if he appeared "unprofessional"? Who is he trying to impress? He left his awesome mark on Turtles history already, and he's getting more spotlight for what he said now anyway. Press is press.

Originally Posted by Spitfire

Really not that unprofessional. He's not working for the guy. I know Hollywood has this thing where everyone licks each other's feet no matter what kind of garbage they make but Rist isn't big enough to really be affected by that.

Agreed mon frère

Originally Posted by Dirty Blond

Robbie Rist 2012!

Got my vote!

Honestly, like any of you are so adequate with your words. Rist had every right to voice his opinion as he did, and I'm glad he did it.

[Donnie]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Would you stop with the casuals bullsh*t. Being elitist about NINJA TURTLES is about the saddest thing I have ever heard.

Good on ya mate!

Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

Who said anything about elitism? Are you saying there's no difference between someone who watched the show as a kidand might see the movie and someone who currently follows everything closely?

There's a reasonable man.

Originally Posted by Stryker

I have a problem with using the term "casuals" as a derogatory term. That's all. It's fine to acknowledge that some people aren't as obsessed with something as you are but most of time it's "DAMN DIRTY CASUALS." "THEY DON'T KNOW AS MUCH AS ME. GRR."

It's a derogatory term when most of them don't know what the hell they're talking about. GRR.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by Jester

....I mean I have a friend on FB who I never even knew liked the Turtles who posted about this.

I've had multiple friends that I never even suspected had any interest in the Turtles (or just random guys that happen to know I'm into Turtles) hit me up, asking me what I think about the Bay thing. There's this kind of sense that they all seem to expect me to be up in arms about it for their entertainment... but the truth is I'm just sitting here shrugging, going, "Meh. The last 4 weren't good either... what's changed? What's one more horrible one?"

I've honestly started just copying and pasting my response to save time.

[Spitfire]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

That's not what I was getting at. I meant there's nothing wrong for hating a completed movie if you don't like it, but it's dumb to throw a fit over something that's barely in pre-production.

Actually now is the perfect time to pitch a fit. If the idea is **** and there's no way it could possibly be good its better we speak up now before it gets made possibly preventing it. Kinda like Spider-man 4.

[Xav]

I just saw this on Fox News' Red Eye.

[Kendamu]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I've had multiple friends that I never even suspected had any interest in the Turtles (or just random guys that happen to know I'm into Turtles) hit me up, asking me what I think about the Bay thing. There's this kind of sense that they all seem to expect me to be up in arms about it for their entertainment... but the truth is I'm just sitting here shrugging, going, "Meh. The last 4 weren't good either... what's changed? What's one more horrible one?"

I've honestly started just copying and pasting my response to save time.

I use it as space to note that Bay is producing, not directing and that one of the creators is close to the project so we should just chill for the moment until more concrete info pops up.