Why isn't Eastman involved?

Triglyph · 10-23-2007, 10:27 PM

I had posted this as a tack on in another thread, but I didn't get an answer. Also, this may have been discussed before. if so please link me...

Why exactly is Eastman no longer involved with TMNT. Was it a good split? Are Eastman and Laid still friends? Did Eastman take a buy out offer from Laird? I have never understood whats up.

*CyberCubed* · 10-23-2007, 10:45 PM

Eastman wanted to work on his own projects so Laird struck a deal with him to buy out his creative control on TMNT.

Eastman still gets royalties from the franchise and apparently has new Turtle stories to tell...although I doubt we'll see them done anytime soon.

Magneto · 10-23-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Eastman wanted to work on his own projects so Laird struck a deal with him to buy out his creative control on TMNT.

Eastman still gets royalties from the franchise and apparently has new Turtle stories to tell...although I doubt we'll see them done anytime soon.

And that's a shame really.

Triglyph · 10-24-2007, 12:04 AM

Thats what I had assumed...

I met Eastman at a convention in NY one year...2002 maybe? I can't even remember...it was at MSG around the july 4th weekend...maybe someone know what I am talking about.

Really nice guy who loved interacting with the fans. He autographed a set of the turtles with energy weapons (darkhorse miniatures) for me. I was set up as a vendor at the show and happen to have a set with me.

One of my business partners met Laird at a convention in Phily in sometime later too. So I hear he was cool as well. TMNT people seem to be happy to sign autographs and be friendly with all of the fans which is awesome.

Mindy · 10-24-2007, 03:40 AM

Maybe we'll see Eastman's work pop up on fanfiction.net

10-23-2007, 10:27 PM	#1
Triglyph Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 215	Why isn't Eastman involved? I had posted this as a tack on in another thread, but I didn't get an answer. Also, this may have been discussed before. if so please link me... Why exactly is Eastman no longer involved with TMNT. Was it a good split? Are Eastman and Laid still friends? Did Eastman take a buy out offer from Laird? I have never understood whats up.

10-24-2007, 12:04 AM	#4
Triglyph Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 215	Thats what I had assumed... I met Eastman at a convention in NY one year...2002 maybe? I can't even remember...it was at MSG around the july 4th weekend...maybe someone know what I am talking about. Really nice guy who loved interacting with the fans. He autographed a set of the turtles with energy weapons (darkhorse miniatures) for me. I was set up as a vendor at the show and happen to have a set with me. One of my business partners met Laird at a convention in Phily in sometime later too. So I hear he was cool as well. TMNT people seem to be happy to sign autographs and be friendly with all of the fans which is awesome. Last edited by Triglyph; 10-24-2007 at 12:20 AM.

10-24-2007, 03:40 AM	#5
Mindy Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 184	Maybe we'll see Eastman's work pop up on fanfiction.net __________________ TMNT OVA English fandubs ~ completed! TMNT & other fics: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1013080/

10-23-2007, 10:45 PM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,832	Eastman wanted to work on his own projects so Laird struck a deal with him to buy out his creative control on TMNT. Eastman still gets royalties from the franchise and apparently has new Turtle stories to tell...although I doubt we'll see them done anytime soon.