New CGI movie - Page 78

*Andrew NDB* · 01-05-2023, 12:56 PM

It's not that hard to figure out. Since Day 1 (even when they were sweeping through the offices of Mirage Studios) they've made it crystal clear and even to those around them that their guiding interest is in recreating Turtlemania. That's it. Turtlemania revolved around Fred Wolf TMNT so there it is.

Slash-Dash · 01-05-2023, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil G

Saw this on Instagram, didn't see it here. First look at the toys (that I'm aware of).

great find!

*Cowabung-Gal* · 01-05-2023, 02:56 PM

Maybe the adults are hesitant to watch the new movie because they know what to expect.

Look what happened to He-Man, Thundercats, Star Wars, Terminator, etc.

Sure, kids who have never been exposed to the original material will think that the new material is “cool”, and they’ll assume that their parents, who don’t particularly like it, are just boring old fuddy-duddies who have never known “cool”. But you know that entertainment in general is circling down the drain if you find yourself laughing at cartoons that are fifty years older than you are while all you can do is cringe as you watch the newest cartoons.

*IMJ* · 01-05-2023, 03:18 PM

You guys also have to remember how out of touch with history these younger generations are. Many of these kids really lack all information about things that came before them in general, which is a significant difference from when Gen X was younger (i.e., I wasn't around for Led Zeppelin but I was able to ascertain who they were pretty quickly, ironically without the internet to help me).

The point is that Fred Wolf TMNT is old now. What's old is new again.

I'm not saying they should go that route, but only that if they do and it works then it could bring kids into the I.P. The Last Ronin is great, but going that route isn't the answer either - that's like something you do after TMNT has been incredibly successful again and they make a 4th movie and truly need to take it somewhere new.

Slash-Dash · 01-06-2023, 06:46 AM

I really hope we get a official first look soon.... a lot of things are leaking and we need our first official look.

*Andrew NDB* · 01-06-2023, 11:32 AM

Mst haev new Trtle product nwwww!

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Originally Posted by Slash-Dash

I really hope we get a official first look soon.... a lot of things are leaking and we need our first official look.

AlZarkovski · 01-06-2023, 11:47 AM

First look:

Spoiler:

*Andrew NDB* · 01-06-2023, 12:05 PM

Horrifying. I'm surprised they showed enough restraint not to have chunks missing from Raphael's shell.

Different color skins, different body types, different colored bandannas, kneepads, elbowpads, wristbands, different weapons AND letters on all of their belts? Plus some accessories? lmao! Also, the handles of all of the weapons actually look like toys. Seemingly by design.

Also: braces on Michelangelo? First of all, retarded. Second, are we sure these aren't humans that become Turtles? Otherwise, who in the f***ing world would be performing expensive orthodontia on him if he's just always been a Turtle in a sewer?

I'm assuming Don will have the gap tooth that the hacks like to give him? Do we know yet?

*RaphaelinSTL* · 01-06-2023, 12:30 PM

Honestly coming from the Platinum Dunes films and Rise, they could’ve looked a lot worse.

~~AquaParade~~ · 01-06-2023, 12:36 PM

If I squint, they’re kinda nice, and I’m betting they animate well.

But there’s probably no getting past the braces and initialed belt buckles, for me. This would have to be super off-the-wall in a way I’m not expecting, for me to get on board with nonsensical elements like that.

*Cowabung-Gal* · 01-06-2023, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Second, are we sure these aren't humans that become Turtles? Otherwise, who in the f***ing world would be performing expensive orthodontia on him if he's just always been a Turtle in a sewer?

Let’s see…

Raph was the star football player in his school’s team. Donnie was the biggest nerd in class who would do the other students’ homework. Mikey was the class clown who had a slacker attitude and talked like a surfer dude. Leo was…well, a nobody, nothing about him really stood out from the rest of the kids, but once he starts to believe in himself and gain more confidence, he proves that he can be a real leader.

Cliche and predictable, right?

*Roseangelo* · 01-06-2023, 12:50 PM

I'm beginning to wonder if I'll even bother going to the theater.

*TigerClaw* · 01-06-2023, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AlZarkovski

First look:

Spoiler:

Raph with the durag is kind of cool, Its one of those things that carried over from previous designs.

*Andrew NDB* · 01-06-2023, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Raph with the durag is kind of cool

That is not a du rag.

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I'm beginning to wonder if I'll even bother going to the theater.

The last TMNT movie I saw in the theater was 2014 and I had absolutely no problem skipping out on OotS in 2016. Still haven't seen it. I can't fathom a world where my money goes to reward something like this or something like OotS.

*RaphaelinSTL* · 01-06-2023, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Raph with the durag is kind of cool, Its one of those things that carried over from previous designs.

That full bandana is actually my least favorite thing they've been doing for Raphael designs.

Again, this could be worse. Obviously I'd have them all look similar to Leonardo and I'd get rid of Mikey's braces, Donnie's glasses and lose the bandana/bulkiness of Raphael and it wouldn't be that bad.

Unlike most, I don't mind the initial belt buckle or the colored knee pads/elbow pads.

*IndigoErth* · 01-06-2023, 01:31 PM

Eh. They could have been better, but could have also been a lot worse. I don't hate it, it's just not what I as an adult fan keep longing for someday if makers can get over the focusing in on the "teen" part of the title that was never supposed to be of much importance.

Making them more kiddieish just doesn't cause any hype for me to go want to spend money on its merchandise. Good chance I'll grab Leo for posterity sake and stop there.

Aside from that mask style on Raph and glasses on Donnie both getting really old... really the only things that bug me are Mikey's rather wide set eyes and that all the Turtles look like they need to grow into their shells, as if it isn't actually a part of them and should be proportional. I'll always appreciate that 2012 gave them shells more typical of sliders and didn't go so bulky.

*Vicky82* · 01-06-2023, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AlZarkovski

First look:

Spoiler:

They look cute but they just basically the same designs as other versions of TMNT (FW, 2012, Rise and 2014/16 movies) so not new designs.

*IndigoErth* · 01-06-2023, 02:22 PM

Hm. Just noticed the braces either switched to Mikey or he has them along with Leo.

That is one super trusted orthodontist doing charity work. Goodness knows when you're a family of mutants with no jobs and meals are hard enough to get, the straightness of your teeth is of utmost importance.

*Zulithe* · 01-06-2023, 03:53 PM

I like the art direction much, much more than what we got from Rise... that's good at least. They look to be inspired by Into The Spider-Verse with the messy linework. Sadly with TMNT, there's been so much disappointment in the franchise over the years, that it's difficult to be optimistic in this early phase until there's something solid to go off of. Hope there is a teaser soon.

Zog The Magnificent · 01-06-2023, 06:05 PM

A couple of things:

-They really just went full '87 Series with these designs, didn't they? I like the original concept art better. They were toned down a bit more compared to this.

-Donatello having glasses is getting old.

-The shells are way too big compared to their bodies. They look like they should fall over backwards.

-I do not like Mikey's landing pad-sized monster of a head which is disturbingly large. WHY IS IS HEAD SO BIG?

That's all I got for now.

01-05-2023, 12:56 PM	#1541
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	It's not that hard to figure out. Since Day 1 (even when they were sweeping through the offices of Mirage Studios) they've made it crystal clear and even to those around them that their guiding interest is in recreating Turtlemania. That's it. Turtlemania revolved around Fred Wolf TMNT so there it is. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

01-05-2023, 02:56 PM	#1543
Cowabung-Gal The Party Dudette Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: U-S-A!! Posts: 2,183	Maybe the adults are hesitant to watch the new movie because they know what to expect. Look what happened to He-Man, Thundercats, Star Wars, Terminator, etc. Sure, kids who have never been exposed to the original material will think that the new material is “cool”, and they’ll assume that their parents, who don’t particularly like it, are just boring old fuddy-duddies who have never known “cool”. But you know that entertainment in general is circling down the drain if you find yourself laughing at cartoons that are fifty years older than you are while all you can do is cringe as you watch the newest cartoons. __________________ Totally Interstellar

01-05-2023, 03:18 PM	#1544
IMJ Emperor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Posts: 6,987	You guys also have to remember how out of touch with history these younger generations are. Many of these kids really lack all information about things that came before them in general, which is a significant difference from when Gen X was younger (i.e., I wasn't around for Led Zeppelin but I was able to ascertain who they were pretty quickly, ironically without the internet to help me). The point is that Fred Wolf TMNT is old now. What's old is new again. I'm not saying they should go that route, but only that if they do and it works then it could bring kids into the I.P. The Last Ronin is great, but going that route isn't the answer either - that's like something you do after TMNT has been incredibly successful again and they make a 4th movie and truly need to take it somewhere new. __________________ Wave 1 Collectibles Online Market Watch Blog Collection Photography

01-06-2023, 12:05 PM	#1548
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	Horrifying. I'm surprised they showed enough restraint not to have chunks missing from Raphael's shell. Different color skins, different body types, different colored bandannas, kneepads, elbowpads, wristbands, different weapons AND letters on all of their belts? Plus some accessories? lmao! Also, the handles of all of the weapons actually look like toys. Seemingly by design. Also: braces on Michelangelo? First of all, retarded. Second, are we sure these aren't humans that become Turtles? Otherwise, who in the f***ing world would be performing expensive orthodontia on him if he's just always been a Turtle in a sewer? I'm assuming Don will have the gap tooth that the hacks like to give him? Do we know yet? __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

01-06-2023, 12:50 PM	#1552
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 8,979	I'm beginning to wonder if I'll even bother going to the theater. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

01-06-2023, 06:46 AM	#1545
Slash-Dash Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New York City Posts: 131	I really hope we get a official first look soon.... a lot of things are leaking and we need our first official look.

01-06-2023, 11:47 AM	#1547
AlZarkovski Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 1,017	First look: Spoiler:

01-06-2023, 12:30 PM	#1549
RaphaelinSTL Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,714	Honestly coming from the Platinum Dunes films and Rise, they could’ve looked a lot worse.

01-06-2023, 12:36 PM	#1550
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	If I squint, they’re kinda nice, and I’m betting they animate well. But there’s probably no getting past the braces and initialed belt buckles, for me. This would have to be super off-the-wall in a way I’m not expecting, for me to get on board with nonsensical elements like that.

01-06-2023, 01:31 PM	#1556
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,234	Eh. They could have been better, but could have also been a lot worse. I don't hate it, it's just not what I as an adult fan keep longing for someday if makers can get over the focusing in on the "teen" part of the title that was never supposed to be of much importance. Making them more kiddieish just doesn't cause any hype for me to go want to spend money on its merchandise. Good chance I'll grab Leo for posterity sake and stop there. Aside from that mask style on Raph and glasses on Donnie both getting really old... really the only things that bug me are Mikey's rather wide set eyes and that all the Turtles look like they need to grow into their shells, as if it isn't actually a part of them and should be proportional. I'll always appreciate that 2012 gave them shells more typical of sliders and didn't go so bulky. Last edited by IndigoErth; 01-06-2023 at 01:37 PM.

01-06-2023, 02:22 PM	#1558
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,234	Hm. Just noticed the braces either switched to Mikey or he has them along with Leo. That is one super trusted orthodontist doing charity work. Goodness knows when you're a family of mutants with no jobs and meals are hard enough to get, the straightness of your teeth is of utmost importance.

01-06-2023, 03:53 PM	#1559
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,002	I like the art direction much, much more than what we got from Rise... that's good at least. They look to be inspired by Into The Spider-Verse with the messy linework. Sadly with TMNT, there's been so much disappointment in the franchise over the years, that it's difficult to be optimistic in this early phase until there's something solid to go off of. Hope there is a teaser soon.

01-06-2023, 06:05 PM	#1560
Zog The Magnificent Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 569	A couple of things: -They really just went full '87 Series with these designs, didn't they? I like the original concept art better. They were toned down a bit more compared to this. -Donatello having glasses is getting old. -The shells are way too big compared to their bodies. They look like they should fall over backwards. -I do not like Mikey's landing pad-sized monster of a head which is disturbingly large. WHY IS IS HEAD SO BIG? That's all I got for now.