Do you think Lionsgate is done with TMNT DVD releases after this year?

[Jephael]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Nick didn't spend $10 million on the 4kids series just to lock it away in a vault. They obviously want to re-sell it and re-air to make back that $10 million purchase.

I wouldn't jump to conclusions just yet. Nickelodeon will re-release the 4Kids series when they feel the time is right. It may take a while though, so don't hold your breath.

[CyberCubed]

So you're saying they took $10 million and threw it at 4kids for no reason? Nick didn't have to buy the 4kids series, but it was sold to them anyway.

When Peter Laird first announced the deal of selling the Turtles to Nick, it was specifically stated that they gave $10 million to 4kids for that particular series...the other $50 million went to Mirage.

[Spitfire]

That 10 mil could very well have been to make sure they owned the rights to all characters and anything associated with the 2K3 series so they could use it. I don't argue they should do something with it but I have a feeling that was the main reason.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Spitfire

That 10 mil could very well have been to make sure they owned the rights to all characters and anything associated with the 2K3 series so they could use it. I don't argue they should do something with it but I have a feeling that was the main reason.

I am sure Mirage owned the rights to all the 4kids created characters like Hun and Bishop, same way they owned the rights to the original cartoon characters like Krang, Bebop, and Rocksteady.

Nick specifically bought the series and Turtles Forever. They'll probably air it on Nicktoons sometime and hopefully get it out on DVD or blu-ray.

Lionsgate on the other hand still owns the original cartoon, so Nick can't do anything about that. But at least they can use the characters.

[Stingray69]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I am sure Mirage owned the rights to all the 4kids created characters like Hun and Bishop, same way they owned the rights to the original cartoon characters like Krang, Bebop, and Rocksteady.

Nick specifically bought the series and Turtles Forever. They'll probably air it on Nicktoons sometime and hopefully get it out on DVD or blu-ray.

Lionsgate on the other hand still owns the original cartoon, so Nick can't do anything about that. But at least they can use the characters.

I thought there was some charactors that mirage did not own. I may be wrong though.

Id like to see a complete set come out of this.

[sdp]

4Kids had some rights that related to licensing of the TMNT in merchandise or something I think so they likely bought that along with the 2k3 show as a bonus. And yes the OT is an old show while 2k3 is fairly recent, they could've easily thrown 10 million dollars just to not allow 4Kids to air a turtles show while they build their new show or take any spotlight from their show. I am sure they'll release it eventually but if their sole intention to purchase it was to re-air it or release it they would've done it by now.

[pferreira]

I think Timelife should buy the rights and release the whole series in one boxset with extras. I mean look what they've done with Real Ghostbusters and now Power Rangers. Why can't Ninja Turtles get the same DVD treatment?

[liugeaux]

I just want Back to the Sewer on DVD. Its ridiculous that it never made it out in the States. Also, is it too much to ask for a single TMNT show to have a proper complete DVD release. Its has yet to be done and at this rate the first one will be Saban's Next Mutation. Truly truly sad.

[dragonside]

I've been hoping, they'd be riding the coat tails of Nick's new show, and the rush will suddenly get people interested and pray and hope that SALES go up!

I was pretty worried about not being able to complete the series, so I imported stuff, for both the FW and the 4KIDS series. (now all i'm missing is the Season 10 and the uncut release of Turtles Forever) so... I'll be complete anyhow... but..

**warning dvd fan boy dreams*

I hope they PREMIUM THE crud out of it, make it the best Complete Box Set Ever,

Episodes in Order and complete (yeah... beating a dead horse on this one)
Consistent and well made packaging (simple art with each turtle/character in an action pose for each division in the set, with little pizzas with numbers on them)
An episode guide with ... Maybe even just a compendium of old VHS Box art in the guide.... and maybe on the discs... (the art on those were pretty sweet)
only hope for extras beyond the ones on the dvd sets

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by liugeaux

I just want Back to the Sewer on DVD. Its ridiculous that it never made it out in the States. Also, is it too much to ask for a single TMNT show to have a proper complete DVD release. Its has yet to be done and at this rate the first one will be Saban's Next Mutation. Truly truly sad.

Aside from skipping over 2 eps originally, the Lionsgate DVDs basically followed online episode guides.

[gobo]

Now that it's confirmed that the skipped eps will be included, I wouldn't doubt that Lionsgate will hang up their shells afterwards.

[Fugitoid Jones]

It would be neat to have a box set that put the episodes in order and had more bonus features, but as someone who already owns all the previous releases, once I own the last season (and thankfully they're including the missing episodes!), I'll have the entire series on dvd, so I probably won't be shelling out anymore money on box sets or anything.

However, it would be cool if they did release a box set of sorts so the people that haven't been keeping up with the previous releases can have a much easier way of getting the entire series on dvd.