Where's Eastman?

*J Legault* · 02-24-2003, 05:04 PM

I have something that's been bothing me for awhile. I know that Laird & Eastman are the Creatons of Ninja Turtles

. Peter Laird is mostly incharged of the New TMNT comics

. But what about Eastman

. Where is he

? Where does he live now

. What is his job if he's not involed with the New Series

? If this was already anouced than don't blame me. I just like to know what happen.

~~Reznorite420~~ · 02-24-2003, 05:10 PM

He left TMNT a long time ago, like around TNM I believe. He and Laird had disagreements over something I believe.

Mondo_Gecko · 02-24-2003, 05:12 PM

I wonder what the major disagreements were?

tekcop · 02-24-2003, 05:50 PM

I don't remember any disagreements. As far as I know they just grew apart and Kevin lost interest in the TMNT, so Peter bought his share.

As for what Kevin's doing at the moment... he's busy with his Heavy Metal magazine.

**Karpo_007** · 02-24-2003, 05:58 PM

They had some disagreements, mostly over Next muation. It was Eastman's thing, but Laird didn't like it. Eastman also worked on Heavy Metal, and since his time went to that, Laird bought the TMNT for himself.

Mondo_Gecko · 02-24-2003, 06:11 PM

So Eastman liked Next Mutation?

tekcop · 02-24-2003, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo_Gecko

So Eastman liked Next Mutation?

I'm guessing he liked the money, not the series.

*J Legault* · 02-24-2003, 06:21 PM

Well that explans some of it. I may not of seem all the Next Mutation series. And most fans hate it. So Eastman quit because of one disagreeing. I may of found this website back in 2002 and been a member of it for 4 days. If Next Mutation had any aprovements than Eastman may of stayed. But those gusys were parters. They were like: Laurial & Harrley
Giligan & Skipper
Sonic & Tails
Mario & luigi
or even Rockstedy & Behop
Well since this happened awhile ago I'm not mad I'm just conserned.
If Eastman and Laird weren't friends in the first place than we won't even be on this Message Board.

tekcop · 02-24-2003, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Legault

So Eastman quit because of one disagreeing.

Well, I don't think he left just because Peter didn't like TNM. In an interview someone (I'll go look for the page) did with Peter, he said that he and Kevin just grew apart and that Kevin lost interest in TMNT.

EDIT: Here's the interview: Click.

*J Legault* · 02-24-2003, 06:28 PM

O K That would be something Bigger than Q.U.I.T.

At least I have friends that like stuff I'm into.

*Jephael* · 02-24-2003, 07:36 PM

It is ashame when people loose touch like that, but that's life. Hell, I can think of atleast three people I haven't seen or heard from in the past four years.

~~Reznorite420~~ · 02-24-2003, 07:39 PM

The cookiest concidence in the world:

The 3 things I like most in the world (TMNT, Nine Inch Nails, and the video game DOOM) all had orignal co-creators that left after a while because of one bad thing or another.

Kevin Eastman the TMNT scene for the reasons mentioned above.

John Romero left id Software due to his excuse that the company wasn't creative enough.

Chris Vrenna left Nine Inch Nails, though I don't remember exactly what for.

Weird.

*J Legault* · 02-24-2003, 08:22 PM

I wounder if there'll be a Biography Special of Eastman and Laird. I'm just thinking if there will ever be one when there's ether a 20th or 25th annivery.

**GK Punk** · 02-24-2003, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reznorite420

The cookiest concidence in the world:

The 3 things I like most in the world (TMNT, Nine Inch Nails, and the video game DOOM) all had orignal co-creators that left after a while because of one bad thing or another.

Kevin Eastman the TMNT scene for the reasons mentioned above.

John Romero left id Software due to his excuse that the company wasn't creative enough.

Chris Vrenna left Nine Inch Nails, though I don't remember exactly what for.

Weird.

Didn't Vrenna join Guns N Roses for a short time, but then left?

beaker · 02-25-2003, 06:08 AM

Eastman can be seen as a cop on the new TMNT series^)^

Seriously, was TNM really the last thing Eastman worked on? Has there been any interviews or anything since? Or even a "I was at a con and I overheard Eastman say..."? Hmmm...

*Chris* · 02-25-2003, 06:51 AM

I know he's left and they haven't spoken for about 2 years, but I can't help wishing that they'll do some kind of special issue togethor to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the TMNT next year.

**Karpo_007** · 02-25-2003, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo_Gecko

So Eastman liked Next Mutation?

Yes, Eastman did like next mutation. He was even on the sets. I think Bodycount is the last TMNT thing Eastman did. Also, Eastman did not quit because of a disagreement, it was because the distance, and the fact that Eastman had lot's of other stuff to do.

**HorseTechie** · 02-25-2003, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekcop

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo_Gecko

So Eastman liked Next Mutation?

I'm guessing he liked the money, not the series.

And it also sounds like he liked Venus, from what I heard from the CA fans who hang with him at San D.

Apple Cat · 03-02-2003, 03:46 PM

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CanadianFett · 03-02-2003, 09:40 PM

IMO it's a shame that Eastman left, for those of us who enjoyed the old cartoon. He seemed interested in branching out with the Turtles, and trying new things.
Laird seems to only care for the original comic, and is dedicated to making the new show alot like it. Not like that's a problem, but I really want more mutants. Without them, the toys will be pretty boring.

02-24-2003, 05:04 PM	#1
J Legault Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,054	Where's Eastman? I have something that's been bothing me for awhile. I know that Laird & Eastman are the Creatons of Ninja Turtles . Peter Laird is mostly incharged of the New TMNT comics . But what about Eastman . Where is he ? Where does he live now . What is his job if he's not involed with the New Series ? If this was already anouced than don't blame me. I just like to know what happen. __________________ I am a fan of TMNT and I'm still one today. I got into the habbit back in 1992 or 93' when I was little. I would like to thank my 2 year older cousin for getting me in the habbit. 2001 was when I revised my knowledge on TMNT. And today I'm a bigger fan than I was years ago. I have all 3 TMNT Movies, current Toon, and old school Toon on DVD.

02-24-2003, 06:21 PM	#8
J Legault Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,054	Well that explans some of it. I may not of seem all the Next Mutation series. And most fans hate it. So Eastman quit because of one disagreeing. I may of found this website back in 2002 and been a member of it for 4 days. If Next Mutation had any aprovements than Eastman may of stayed. But those gusys were parters. They were like: Laurial & Harrley Giligan & Skipper Sonic & Tails Mario & luigi or even Rockstedy & Behop Well since this happened awhile ago I'm not mad I'm just conserned. If Eastman and Laird weren't friends in the first place than we won't even be on this Message Board. __________________ I am a fan of TMNT and I'm still one today. I got into the habbit back in 1992 or 93' when I was little. I would like to thank my 2 year older cousin for getting me in the habbit. 2001 was when I revised my knowledge on TMNT. And today I'm a bigger fan than I was years ago. I have all 3 TMNT Movies, current Toon, and old school Toon on DVD.

02-24-2003, 06:28 PM	#10
J Legault Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,054	O K That would be something Bigger than Q.U.I.T. At least I have friends that like stuff I'm into. __________________ I am a fan of TMNT and I'm still one today. I got into the habbit back in 1992 or 93' when I was little. I would like to thank my 2 year older cousin for getting me in the habbit. 2001 was when I revised my knowledge on TMNT. And today I'm a bigger fan than I was years ago. I have all 3 TMNT Movies, current Toon, and old school Toon on DVD.

02-24-2003, 07:36 PM	#11
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	It is ashame when people loose touch like that, but that's life. Hell, I can think of atleast three people I haven't seen or heard from in the past four years. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

02-24-2003, 08:22 PM	#13
J Legault Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,054	I wounder if there'll be a Biography Special of Eastman and Laird. I'm just thinking if there will ever be one when there's ether a 20th or 25th annivery. __________________ I am a fan of TMNT and I'm still one today. I got into the habbit back in 1992 or 93' when I was little. I would like to thank my 2 year older cousin for getting me in the habbit. 2001 was when I revised my knowledge on TMNT. And today I'm a bigger fan than I was years ago. I have all 3 TMNT Movies, current Toon, and old school Toon on DVD.

02-24-2003, 05:10 PM	#2
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	He left TMNT a long time ago, like around TNM I believe. He and Laird had disagreements over something I believe.

02-24-2003, 05:12 PM	#3
Mondo_Gecko Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 670	I wonder what the major disagreements were?

02-24-2003, 05:50 PM	#4
tekcop Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 334	I don't remember any disagreements. As far as I know they just grew apart and Kevin lost interest in the TMNT, so Peter bought his share. As for what Kevin's doing at the moment... he's busy with his Heavy Metal magazine.

02-24-2003, 05:58 PM	#5
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	They had some disagreements, mostly over Next muation. It was Eastman's thing, but Laird didn't like it. Eastman also worked on Heavy Metal, and since his time went to that, Laird bought the TMNT for himself.

02-24-2003, 06:11 PM	#6
Mondo_Gecko Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 670	So Eastman liked Next Mutation?

02-24-2003, 07:39 PM	#12
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	The cookiest concidence in the world: The 3 things I like most in the world (TMNT, Nine Inch Nails, and the video game DOOM) all had orignal co-creators that left after a while because of one bad thing or another. Kevin Eastman the TMNT scene for the reasons mentioned above. John Romero left id Software due to his excuse that the company wasn't creative enough. Chris Vrenna left Nine Inch Nails, though I don't remember exactly what for. Weird.

02-25-2003, 06:08 AM	#15
beaker Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 483	Eastman can be seen as a cop on the new TMNT series^)^ Seriously, was TNM really the last thing Eastman worked on? Has there been any interviews or anything since? Or even a "I was at a con and I overheard Eastman say..."? Hmmm... __________________ .:\\.:beaker:.//:. let the 80's entropy begin!

02-25-2003, 06:51 AM	#16
Chris Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,898	I know he's left and they haven't spoken for about 2 years, but I can't help wishing that they'll do some kind of special issue togethor to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the TMNT next year.

03-02-2003, 03:46 PM	#19
Apple Cat Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 528	---delete this Last edited by Apple Cat; 10-19-2008 at 05:57 AM.

03-02-2003, 09:40 PM	#20
CanadianFett Random Punk Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 27	IMO it's a shame that Eastman left, for those of us who enjoyed the old cartoon. He seemed interested in branching out with the Turtles, and trying new things. Laird seems to only care for the original comic, and is dedicated to making the new show alot like it. Not like that's a problem, but I really want more mutants. Without them, the toys will be pretty boring.