The Next Mutation - Vol.1, "Turtles Night Out" UK DVD - Page 2

*VaughnMichael* · 09-01-2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buslady

I don't get it- why can't they release this steady like the 2k3 and OT!?!? IT's always early eps, I wanna see later eps. I wanna torture myself I know, but it's still tmnt...in some weird alternate universe.

well the show may be bad but the later episodes are not so bad especially the dr. quease stuff.
I know cause I taped them all when they aired.

*Buslady* · 09-01-2007, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putrescent

well the show may be bad but the later episodes are not so bad especially the dr. quease stuff.
I know cause I taped them all when they aired.

lucky you! yeah i wanna see this turtles night out and like brothers cos i heard those are halfway cool.

i wish they would release them here; i think it's rediculous, a show MADE here in the USA...is never released here but in the UK & Australia!?!?!?!

jenna · 09-04-2007, 01:39 PM

Ok so after a long wait the time is nigh..... a little card came through my door today saying that the postie tried to deliver a package to me when I was at work. I am pretty sure it is TNM dvd (unless I've got another secret admirer sending my gifts

). I will pick it up from the depot tomorrow and post a definitive episode list for you guys (I'm aware that you've already got some idea as it has taken so long for the dvd to arrive, but thought I would post it anyway when the dvd is in front of me). Then I will fulfill my guilty, morbid curiosity about TNM and watch it!!!! My expectations are so low I'll probably think it's brilliant by comparison!!!

Just wanted to keep you in the loop. Thanks for your patience.

*Drtooth* · 09-04-2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buslady

I don't get it- why can't they release this steady like the 2k3 and OT!?!? IT's always early eps, I wanna see later eps. I wanna torture myself I know, but it's still tmnt...in some weird alternate universe.

Isn't it because Disney actually owns it, as it was a Saban production?

Not that I would buy it... I would rent it out of couriosity... that's about it.

*VaughnMichael* · 09-04-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drtooth

Isn't it because Disney actually owns it, as it was a Saban production?

Not that I would buy it... I would rent it out of couriosity... that's about it.

You're correct I'm pretty sure Disney does in fact own the tapes of this show.

*gobo* · 09-04-2007, 03:35 PM

Does Disney control Jetix outside of the US? I'm not quite curious enough to look it up.

*Buslady* · 09-04-2007, 06:14 PM

if disney owns it, typical BS from them

*gobo* · 09-04-2007, 06:40 PM

If Disney owns it overseas, the execs must have somewhat better execs working the UK branch.

jenna · 09-05-2007, 03:58 PM

Disc 1

Episodes 1-5:
East Meets West part 1-5

Disc 2

Episodes 6-8:
Staff of Bu-ki
Silver & Gold
Meet Dr Quease

Disc 3

Episodes 9-11
All in the Family
Trusting Dr Quease
Windfall

Notable things: there is no mention of "Turtles Night out" on the box - although that is what it was marketed as; it is Volume 1, so are we to expect further volumes?

Let me know if you have any questions you want me to answer about the discs etc.

*gobo* · 09-05-2007, 05:47 PM

Who's going to submit this info to the official site? Can I? ^_^

*Roseangelo* · 09-05-2007, 05:54 PM

Isn't all of that the same as what Dan posted on Friday's update?

*gobo* · 09-05-2007, 06:25 PM

I just sent in a letter about it, thoroughly explaining all I had gathered on it... I really need to find out why I've been dropped from the mailing list.

jenna · 09-09-2007, 01:25 PM

Well I watched it. I expected rubbish storylines, rubbish costumes, rubbish acting, rubbish credibility and well, you know, rubbish.

I'm almost ashamed to admit that I really enjoyed it! In a strictly non-canon, accepting-the-messing-with-certain-aspects-of-it way.

The humour was very silly, but had me chuckling in places. The voice artists were not half bad. I loved the portrayal of most of the characters, especially Splinter, Mike and Raph. I had a bit of a problem with Leo though whose ego was so over inflated that he lost his agility from the extra weight! He was very argumentative and at times downright horrible to Raph.

The costumes..... eek. There's no kind way to put it: terrible, just terrible... but tolerable as you get used to it.

The villains - ridiculous, but it reminded me in a way of The Monkees - and had a similar self-depricating tone which I was quite happy to sit back, relax and allow myself to laugh and accept the eccentric monkey man and mad scientist with the well-defined jaw line!

Speaking of ridiculous.... Venus. What can i say? Whilst the idea of a girl turtle pitching up out of the blue was fundamentally offensive to the dedicated fan in me, I didn't dislike the character. She had spunk. It was handled fairly well.

So, my verdict: silly show, which is a small blot on the history of ninja turtles, but worth watching for laid-back, entertainment which must be taken with a pinch of salt, but is an opportunity to see another interpretations of your favourite characters.

So, I emplore those who previously like myself avoided TNM on the very principle to have a go and approach it with an open mind. You may just be pleasantly surprised!!! On the other hand, if you hate the old toon and fast forward, and stick to what's canon, give it a miss!

*Roseangelo* · 09-09-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jenna

I'm almost ashamed to admit that I really enjoyed it! In a strictly non-canon, accepting-the-messing-with-certain-aspects-of-it way.

Yes, I completely agree that this is how the show should be viewed. And for as much hating as there is for it today, when the show first aired, in general, fandom loved it. The second half of the season had some really good episodes, so I REALLY hope they finally put those on DVD.

*VaughnMichael* · 09-09-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

The second half of the season had some really good episodes, so I REALLY hope they finally put those on DVD.

I've been saying that for years thats why I was so ticked the show got cancled & like you said fans where happy about this because at the time there where no ninja turtles untill this and the image comic came out.

09-04-2007, 03:35 PM	#26
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09-04-2007, 06:14 PM	#27
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	if disney owns it, typical BS from them __________________

09-04-2007, 06:40 PM	#28
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	If Disney owns it overseas, the execs must have somewhat better execs working the UK branch. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

09-05-2007, 05:47 PM	#30
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09-05-2007, 05:54 PM	#31
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,107	Isn't all of that the same as what Dan posted on Friday's update? __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

09-04-2007, 01:39 PM	#23
jenna Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,190	Ok so after a long wait the time is nigh..... a little card came through my door today saying that the postie tried to deliver a package to me when I was at work. I am pretty sure it is TNM dvd (unless I've got another secret admirer sending my gifts ). I will pick it up from the depot tomorrow and post a definitive episode list for you guys (I'm aware that you've already got some idea as it has taken so long for the dvd to arrive, but thought I would post it anyway when the dvd is in front of me). Then I will fulfill my guilty, morbid curiosity about TNM and watch it!!!! My expectations are so low I'll probably think it's brilliant by comparison!!! Just wanted to keep you in the loop. Thanks for your patience.

09-05-2007, 03:58 PM	#29
jenna Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,190	Disc 1 Episodes 1-5: East Meets West part 1-5 Disc 2 Episodes 6-8: Staff of Bu-ki Silver & Gold Meet Dr Quease Disc 3 Episodes 9-11 All in the Family Trusting Dr Quease Windfall Notable things: there is no mention of "Turtles Night out" on the box - although that is what it was marketed as; it is Volume 1, so are we to expect further volumes? Let me know if you have any questions you want me to answer about the discs etc.

09-05-2007, 06:25 PM	#32
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I just sent in a letter about it, thoroughly explaining all I had gathered on it... I really need to find out why I've been dropped from the mailing list. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

09-09-2007, 01:25 PM	#33
jenna Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,190	Well I watched it. I expected rubbish storylines, rubbish costumes, rubbish acting, rubbish credibility and well, you know, rubbish. I'm almost ashamed to admit that I really enjoyed it! In a strictly non-canon, accepting-the-messing-with-certain-aspects-of-it way. The humour was very silly, but had me chuckling in places. The voice artists were not half bad. I loved the portrayal of most of the characters, especially Splinter, Mike and Raph. I had a bit of a problem with Leo though whose ego was so over inflated that he lost his agility from the extra weight! He was very argumentative and at times downright horrible to Raph. The costumes..... eek. There's no kind way to put it: terrible, just terrible... but tolerable as you get used to it. The villains - ridiculous, but it reminded me in a way of The Monkees - and had a similar self-depricating tone which I was quite happy to sit back, relax and allow myself to laugh and accept the eccentric monkey man and mad scientist with the well-defined jaw line! Speaking of ridiculous.... Venus. What can i say? Whilst the idea of a girl turtle pitching up out of the blue was fundamentally offensive to the dedicated fan in me, I didn't dislike the character. She had spunk. It was handled fairly well. So, my verdict: silly show, which is a small blot on the history of ninja turtles, but worth watching for laid-back, entertainment which must be taken with a pinch of salt, but is an opportunity to see another interpretations of your favourite characters. So, I emplore those who previously like myself avoided TNM on the very principle to have a go and approach it with an open mind. You may just be pleasantly surprised!!! On the other hand, if you hate the old toon and fast forward, and stick to what's canon, give it a miss!