Has Paige Turco ever talked about her experiences in the TMNT movies?

superstaff · 02-14-2021, 08:51 PM

I was looking for interviews from her, similar to the various ones from Judith Hoag. I haven't found anything specific to the TMNT franchise, she seems to only give general interviews. Has she disowned the movies or something? I'd really like to see something about how she felt about TMNT.

*frank_one* · 02-14-2021, 09:40 PM

There's an old thread about this same topic, you should check it out. If I remember correctly someone was trying to contact her for an interview.

superstaff · 02-15-2021, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by frank_one

There's an old thread about this same topic, you should check it out. If I remember correctly someone was trying to contact her for an interview.

Yes. I found the thread in question: https://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sh...ht=paige+turco

It seems no one was able to get a hold of her or of any interviews about TMNT.

My guess is, maybe she wants nothing to do with it anymore. I know that's kind of harsh, but based on her body of work since TMNT II and III, it seems she has participated in a lot of dramas and other adult shows. It could be that she shuns the TMNT franchise, as it might be 'embarrassing'. I've heard of actors who feel that way about kid franchises they were a part of.

I could be 100% wrong, though.

*Andrew NDB* · 02-15-2021, 05:34 AM

My general suspicion is that unlike Judith, people aren't as interested in interviewing the "replacement April O'Neil" from the 2 movie sequels that aren't looked upon nearly as favorably as the original (or at least asking her April O'Neil questions).

superstaff · 02-15-2021, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

My general suspicion is that unlike Judith, people aren't as interested in interviewing the "replacement April O'Neil" from the 2 movie sequels that aren't looked upon nearly as favorably as the original (or at least asking her April O'Neil questions).

Yeah, that's another possibility. However, I just find it hard to believe that not one person has ever invited her to a con, or asked for an interview about TMNT. It's possible, though, I won't deny.

Personally, I really liked her in the role.

*Andrew NDB* · 02-15-2021, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by superstaff

However, I just find it hard to believe that not one person has ever invited her to a con, or asked for an interview about TMNT.

I think I've seen one or two interviews with her from devoted fans over the past 20 years or so (you know, maybe the Geocities and Fortunecity days). As far as cons, usually the people like her getting invited are only the people putting it out there (their agent, whatnot) that they WANT to go to said cons. Maybe she's just not the con sort.

*IMJ* · 02-15-2021, 06:51 AM

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I think I've seen one or two interviews with her from devoted fans over the past 20 years or so (you know, maybe the Geocities and Fortunecity days). As far as cons, usually the people like her getting invited are only the people putting it out there (their agent, whatnot) that they WANT to go to said cons. Maybe she's just not the con sort.

Well she is way over-the-top good looking. Maybe she has the same concerns that Jolene Blaylock has going to cons - why she stopped and so on.

*Leo656* · 02-15-2021, 08:02 AM

Aw yeah, she's a goddamn smokeshow.

slashpieturtlemix · 02-15-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by superstaff

Yeah, that's another possibility. However, I just find it hard to believe that not one person has ever invited her to a con, or asked for an interview about TMNT. It's possible, though, I won't deny.

Personally, I really liked her in the role.

That is very disappointing but I guess I am not fully surprised. I hope people can still get autographs from her somehow.

d_osborn · 02-15-2021, 08:06 PM

"What was it like working with Susie Essman?"

*IMJ* · 02-15-2021, 09:01 PM

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That is very disappointing but I guess I am not fully surprised. I hope people can still get autographs from her somehow.

Beckett first person certification is the way to go. I have a helluva Blade Runner 2049 certified set as well!

If it isn't Beckett certified then stay away from it. And take the small Beckett tabs (like the one pictured) anyday over the certification sheet. The tabs were witnessed by a Beckett rep first hand.

*sdp* · 02-15-2021, 09:41 PM

Paige Turco was the better live action April.

*Roseangelo* · 02-15-2021, 11:45 PM

I own Paige's TMNT 3 script, and she definitely wasn't impressed. But hopefully her experience making both movies was a bit better.

And to be fair, it's a terrible script. The final movie isn't quite as bad, but it's pretty clear the writers were playing a game of how many pop culture references can we drop.

Spoiler:

superstaff · 02-16-2021, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I own Paige's TMNT 3 script, and she definitely wasn't impressed. But hopefully her experience making both movies was a bit better.

And to be fair, it's a terrible script. The final movie isn't quite as bad, but it's pretty clear the writers were playing a game of how many pop culture references can we drop.

Spoiler:

Paige Turco is my hero now for roasting that trash script.

*Andrew NDB* · 02-16-2021, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sdp

Paige Turco was the better live action April.

Maybe, maybe not. Neither 2 or 3 were good movies, though. 1 was.

*MikeandRaph87* · 02-16-2021, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sdp

Paige Turco was the better live action April.

Agreed! No offense to Judith, but I felt that Paige looked better in the role and portrayed the character better. I am surprised at how little she gets asked about it and I also at how extensive both she and Elias Koteas filmography is, but Ninja Turtles is virtually the only thing I have seen either of them.

Musashi · 02-16-2021, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I own Paige's TMNT 3 script, and she definitely wasn't impressed. But hopefully her experience making both movies was a bit better.

And to be fair, it's a terrible script. The final movie isn't quite as bad, but it's pretty clear the writers were playing a game of how many pop culture references can we drop.

Spoiler:

Thanks for showing us that. I love the... frankness of the handwritten notes on there. All totally valid objections, and interestingly they mostly or all seem to have been acted on. None of the stupid lines she was given in the screenplay, prompting comments like "****!", seem to have been shot, let alone making it to the final edit.

*Roseangelo* · 02-16-2021, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Musashi

All totally valid objections, and interestingly they mostly or all seem to have been acted on. None of the stupid lines she was given in the screenplay, prompting comments like "****!", seem to have been shot, let alone making it to the final edit.

Agreed. It's a pretty early draft, I think.

*Leo656* · 02-16-2021, 06:37 PM

That's neat! What an awesome thing to have.

**Jester** · 02-16-2021, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

Agreed! No offense to Judith, but I felt that Paige looked better in the role and portrayed the character better. I am surprised at how little she gets asked about it and I also at how extensive both she and Elias Koteas filmography is, but Ninja Turtles is virtually the only thing I have seen either of them.

I have tracked down quite a few of Elias' movies. Very underused actor.

02-14-2021, 08:51 PM	#1
superstaff Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 1,091	Has Paige Turco ever talked about her experiences in the TMNT movies? I was looking for interviews from her, similar to the various ones from Judith Hoag. I haven't found anything specific to the TMNT franchise, she seems to only give general interviews. Has she disowned the movies or something? I'd really like to see something about how she felt about TMNT.

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02-15-2021, 11:45 PM	#13
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 8,979	I own Paige's TMNT 3 script, and she definitely wasn't impressed. But hopefully her experience making both movies was a bit better. And to be fair, it's a terrible script. The final movie isn't quite as bad, but it's pretty clear the writers were playing a game of how many pop culture references can we drop. Spoiler: Spoiler: Spoiler: __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

02-14-2021, 09:40 PM	#2
frank_one Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Europe Posts: 1,984	There's an old thread about this same topic, you should check it out. If I remember correctly someone was trying to contact her for an interview.

02-15-2021, 08:06 PM	#10
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Leo656 The Franchise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,696	That's neat! What an awesome thing to have. __________________ "I left some words quite far from here to be a short reminder... I laid them out in stone, in case they need to last forever..." "But hey... I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know." nWo Tech: The Official Thread Poison of the Technodrome Forums https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr...awnHgDz1ceDcfA https://theroxxshow.blogspot.com/