Kevin Eastman... - Page 2

**Kali** · 05-03-2004, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by raphael_is_cool

Well it's just the fact that he sold his half, not that he moved onto other things

If I recall correctly, he sold most of his share (not all) so that he would no longer be needed to make decisions. That way Peter would be free to relaunch TMNT without having to consult Kevin, who was busy with other projects and couldn't put that focus on TMNT. At least, that's one story.

*Kid Icarus* · 05-03-2004, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kali

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Originally Posted by raphael_is_cool

Well it's just the fact that he sold his half, not that he moved onto other things

If I recall correctly, he sold most of his share (not all) so that he would no longer be needed to make decisions. That way Peter would be free to relaunch TMNT without having to consult Kevin, who was busy with other projects and couldn't put that focus on TMNT. At least, that's one story.

That makes sense, really. He's a busy man from what I can tell, and he pry didn't have the time to put in to the relaunch of TMNT, and realized that if it DID take off, he'd still be making a hefty chunk o' change from it, even if he sold off most of his rights. I bet we see him return for a Tales issue at some point though.

*raphael_is_cool* · 05-03-2004, 10:30 AM

Well I didn't know all the details. And that's my point, people might assume he now hates TMNT because they probably think he sold everything associated with them not just because he moved onto other things

Mobius One · 05-04-2004, 08:56 AM

Hmm, I always wondered what happened to Kevin Eastman. Before I found out he was alive, I thought he died or something.

Orochi Chimera · 05-04-2004, 09:29 AM

I've read an interview featuring Laird. Excerpt:

"UGO: I read that you bought Kevin Eastman's share of the Turtles. So do you own them now?

PL: Basically. I own all the intellectual property rights to the turtles.

UGO: Wow.

PL: You could say that. I bought Kevin's interest in 2000.

UGO: Any idea why Kevin sold it?

PL: I think he was just tired of it. He wanted to move on and has other things to spend more time on."

**Kali** · 05-04-2004, 09:32 AM

Yeah, that's what Peter thinks. Though even he admits that he's not sure.

Kraken · 05-05-2004, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Kevin is always happy to talk about TMNT and answer questions. The guy is too nice not to. Last year at Comic-Con someone asked him about the return of the TMNT to the spotlight and he thought that it was great and that he was happy for Peter that it seemed to be working out so well. People really don't seem to give him enough credit.

I have to whole heartedly agree. Kevin should be hugged for his absolute niceness. Kevin did something Turtles related for my brother last year. It really means a lot to my brother and it's my opinion that Kevin's the most generous guy connected to comics. Just compare him to someone like Dan Jurgens or even worse...Todd McFarlane... :/

I never thought it unusual that he sold his rights. It's not uncommon for someone to make a lot of money doing something and to use that as a springboard to realize something they've always wanted to do. Which is what I always figured was the reason.

**azure turtle** · 05-05-2004, 03:47 PM

I've spoken to Kevin through his Heavy Metal site and e-mail, and I agree that he's a very nice guy. He doesn't mind talking turtles at all. Unfortunately, I don't remember the e-mail addy, since this was some time ago. If you want to reach him, you should go to the Heavy Metal forums.

*Dane E5R* · 05-05-2004, 03:55 PM

What bothers me is the fact that they don't keep in contact.. And don't really seem to care that they don't. I mean, I realize that even the best of friends can grow apart, but they spent umteen years creating one of the most beloved groups of characters of all time. You'd just think there'd be something more.

Mortality · 05-23-2004, 07:50 AM

Dint he marry a porn star

**Barkworm** · 05-23-2004, 02:35 PM

Yup, he did.

Brinatello · 05-24-2004, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DemoGoblin87

Hmm, I always wondered what happened to Kevin Eastman. Before I found out he was alive, I thought he died or something.

Aaaack! Perish the thought completely! I would be totally inconsolable if I ever heard that! Kevin quite possibly has to be one of the sweetest, most caring famous peoples I have ever met. He is just so awesome and down to earth, you can literally be yourself in his presence. I don't have all the absolute facts on why he left TMNT solely up to Peter, but I know he has his reasons and I respect them to the fullest. People make changes in life. The TMNT was his past and he wants to move on. But, trust me, it's safe to talk about the TMNT around him. As for his email addy, Jarrah, you can try the Heavy Metal web site and see if there's one listed.

**HorseTechie** · 05-24-2004, 10:24 AM

*nods* Kevin is the best.

Even though he has moved on to be in charge of Heavy Metal and that sort of thing, Kevin is still very much into talking and visiting with us TMNT fans. When I was at the San diego can in 2001, he was very willing to sign our TMNT stuffs that he had a part in and do TMNT sketches for us. And even though his schedule was soooooo busy, the guy even took some time out to hang with us fans for a drink. The year before, Kevin had time to do dinner with them. Wow... he's cool.

From what I read in Kevin's Autobiography, it sounded like the whole roll-out of the TMNT as a comic was sparked by Laird. Laird was already an experienced comic book artist when Kevin teamed up with him. Kevin was like the second in command. Laird prolly had comics set as his career, while Kevin sounded like he was working with Laird for the experience. So I take it that more doors starting opening up for Kevin later, and he took a different route. The rest is left up to speculation.

Demented Utrom · 05-24-2004, 11:01 PM

I think Kevin Eastman is kicking himself now for selling his share all to Peter Laird.If I was a co-creator of something I would stay in with the guy who helped create something big.

Shreddette · 05-25-2004, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kraken

Kevin's the most generous guy connected to comics. Just compare him to someone like Dan Jurgens or even worse...Todd McFarlane... :/

Err, why, is he a jerk?

Kevin sounds like a sweetie.

**HorseTechie** · 05-25-2004, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Shredder utrom

I think Kevin Eastman is kicking himself now for selling his share all to Peter Laird.If I was a co-creator of something I would stay in with the guy who helped create something big.

From what I understand, Heavy Metal and his wife have kept him VERY busy. He has no time to do anything for the TMNT, corporate-wise anymore. So rather than bog down things for Laird (it's a long way between Massachusetts and LA), Kevin handed his share over.

Orochi Chimera · 05-25-2004, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mortality

Dint he marry a porn star

He married Julie Strain:

Brinatello · 05-25-2004, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shredder utrom

I think Kevin Eastman is kicking himself now for selling his share all to Peter Laird.If I was a co-creator of something I would stay in with the guy who helped create something big.

No, I don't think he sold ALL of his share to Peter. I think he still have some of the rights and credits and such in his name.

05-04-2004, 08:56 AM	#24
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05-04-2004, 09:29 AM	#25
Orochi Chimera Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,289	I've read an interview featuring Laird. Excerpt: "UGO: I read that you bought Kevin Eastman's share of the Turtles. So do you own them now? PL: Basically. I own all the intellectual property rights to the turtles. UGO: Wow. PL: You could say that. I bought Kevin's interest in 2000. UGO: Any idea why Kevin sold it? PL: I think he was just tired of it. He wanted to move on and has other things to spend more time on." __________________

05-05-2004, 03:47 PM	#28
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	I've spoken to Kevin through his Heavy Metal site and e-mail, and I agree that he's a very nice guy. He doesn't mind talking turtles at all. Unfortunately, I don't remember the e-mail addy, since this was some time ago. If you want to reach him, you should go to the Heavy Metal forums. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

05-05-2004, 03:55 PM	#29
Dane E5R Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 1,602	What bothers me is the fact that they don't keep in contact.. And don't really seem to care that they don't. I mean, I realize that even the best of friends can grow apart, but they spent umteen years creating one of the most beloved groups of characters of all time. You'd just think there'd be something more. __________________ http://www.luckyusshow.com

05-23-2004, 02:35 PM	#31
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,663	Yup, he did. __________________ Don‘t be a douche.

05-03-2004, 10:30 AM	#23
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	Well I didn't know all the details. And that's my point, people might assume he now hates TMNT because they probably think he sold everything associated with them not just because he moved onto other things

05-04-2004, 09:32 AM	#26
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	Yeah, that's what Peter thinks. Though even he admits that he's not sure.

05-23-2004, 07:50 AM	#30
Mortality Mouser Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11	Dint he marry a porn star

05-24-2004, 10:24 AM	#33
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	nods Kevin is the best. Even though he has moved on to be in charge of Heavy Metal and that sort of thing, Kevin is still very much into talking and visiting with us TMNT fans. When I was at the San diego can in 2001, he was very willing to sign our TMNT stuffs that he had a part in and do TMNT sketches for us. And even though his schedule was soooooo busy, the guy even took some time out to hang with us fans for a drink. The year before, Kevin had time to do dinner with them. Wow... he's cool. From what I read in Kevin's Autobiography, it sounded like the whole roll-out of the TMNT as a comic was sparked by Laird. Laird was already an experienced comic book artist when Kevin teamed up with him. Kevin was like the second in command. Laird prolly had comics set as his career, while Kevin sounded like he was working with Laird for the experience. So I take it that more doors starting opening up for Kevin later, and he took a different route. The rest is left up to speculation.

05-24-2004, 11:01 PM	#34
Demented Utrom Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 474	I think Kevin Eastman is kicking himself now for selling his share all to Peter Laird.If I was a co-creator of something I would stay in with the guy who helped create something big.