Questions for Judith Hoag

*Raph* · 02-23-2009, 03:56 PM

Hi all,

Next week I'll be having an interview with Judith Hoag, the original Live action April O'Neil. Of course this interview will be posted.

Does any of you have specific questions for her that I might use? Let me know.

*oldmanwinters* · 02-23-2009, 04:18 PM

I have some!

I've heard jokes that the film crew actually considered having her wear a yellow jumpsuit for the duration of the film but that they wisely realized they couldn't subject the audience to such a bizzare sight. Was a jumpsuit ever made up by the prop department?

Judith has stated somewhere that she thinks the film lost some of its "soul" in the final cut. What were the things that she believes should not have been cut from the final release?

What has been her favorite career role?

What did she think of Paige Turco's performance in the role for the next 2 films?

*Andrew NDB* · 02-23-2009, 04:33 PM

Has she ever considered dating a fan?

*Kendamu* · 02-23-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Judith has stated somewhere that she thinks the film lost some of its "soul" in the final cut. What were the things that she believes should not have been cut from the final release?

This one.

Also, ask if she's still behind on her Sony payments.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-23-2009, 05:11 PM

How aware of the TMNT Franchise was she, when she was signed up for the movie?

How well did the actor's and actresses get on together, off-screen?

joe-eyeball · 02-23-2009, 05:18 PM

Has she been contacted recently about doing commentary for the film or anyhting 25th related.

*oldmanwinters* · 02-23-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

Also, ask if she's still behind on her Sony payments.

lol

Such a classic line.

I wonder if Sony was upset at getting such a negative association with their "collection" department. Ahh... good times.

Here's the text of Hoag's statement about the film losing soul:
"[Talking about the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film]: ""I got this movie while I was still shooting Cadillac Man and had to fly off to North Carolina on the weekends. Everyone wondered what kind of strange movie I was off doing. Only Robin had heard of the Ninja Turtles. He had collected all of the comic books and couldn't wait to see the movie. He brought his kids to the premiere and surprised me. The movie ended up being a big hit. I still have a hard time watching that movie... I was never satisfied with how it came out. It lost a lot of its soul. Elias Koteas, however was brilliant.""
http://206.51.225.237/profile/judith...biography.html

**Jester** · 02-23-2009, 05:42 PM

I've heard it said that Paige was in awe of the Turtle costumes, ask Judith what it was like working with not your typical actors, but actors in rubber Turtle suits.

Gadget · 02-23-2009, 06:42 PM

Did she look into the comics or even some of the OT to learn about the April character when filming? =)

*Buslady* · 02-23-2009, 06:42 PM

honestly it's not such a big deal, she's on IMDB...I've talked to her thru that.
I bother Josh pais occasionally as well, Robbie Rist...

*oldmanwinters* · 02-23-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I've heard jokes that the film crew actually considered having her wear a yellow jumpsuit for the duration of the film but that they wisely realized they couldn't subject the audience to such a bizzare sight. Was a jumpsuit ever made up by the prop department?

Ah! Found part of the reference I was thinking of:
http://www.tmntmoviesite.com/TMNT%20...6%20-%2008.jpg
FANTAZIA interview with John Hay (costume design):

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For April O'Neil, Hay did not adhere strictly to the comic book character which is always seen wearing only one outfit, a yellow jump suit [research error

]."Steve and I realized that it would just be too much to expect audiences to look at April for a full two hours in that one yellow outfit," Hay recalls. "So we gave her several other changes as well- which presented her in two different ways; as the dignified, to-be-taken seriously TV news anchor woman and as a slightly funky more hip young woman who April really is more comfortable being- away from her job."
"April puts things together in her own way - layers of things that go together - she wears what she wants to wear," says Hay who has designed costumes for such stars as Cher, Paul Newman, Caroll Burnett, Lauren Bacall, James Garner, Glenda Jackson and Margot Kidder, to name a few. "But when she goes to the TV station, she dresses like a sophisticated TV news lady."

Doc_ock_4mugen · 02-23-2009, 07:51 PM

this question might be a bit silly, but what's her favorite Turtle?
I second Jester's question about working with rubber turtles with voiceovers added later on...

willtupper · 02-23-2009, 10:42 PM

I'd love to know: out of all her work as an actress, what is she proudest of, and why?

*oldmanwinters* · 02-23-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph Attack

How aware of the TMNT Franchise was she, when she was signed up for the movie?

Here's a nice lengthy interview from back in the day which answers some basic questions, including how she learned about the franchise (mostly through her niece's interest in the show).
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Thank goodness for TMNTmoviesite!

*Revan* · 02-24-2009, 12:10 AM

I read somewhere that the movie originally had a side plot invloving some sexual tension between Raph and April.

First off I'll ask the dromers... Is this true?

If it is, perhaps you could ask her about it.

02-24-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

I read somewhere that the movie originally had a side plot invloving some sexual tension between Raph and April.

Is that true? Because I find that insulting if they where going to pull that stupid BS of the dame falling for her "knight in shining armor" who saves her ass from some threat.

"OMG! You saved me! I'm so hot and horny for you now! Take me!"

What a load of horseshit that would have been.

TheUltimateShredhead · 02-24-2009, 03:29 PM

Maybe who off the turtles she think is coolest

joe-eyeball · 02-24-2009, 04:19 PM

Turtle style came long before doggie.

*Buslady* · 02-24-2009, 05:29 PM

already talked to Judith about that topic. She was not happy because they omitted any tension between Raph and her, it was Raph who was supposed to have a crush on April. She discussed it with the producer and in the end it was "Kids want fights not character development" she was not happy. I believe this is part of the reason she didn't return. I don't blame her.
Raph really never talked to her thru the movie. That sucked.

*oldmanwinters* · 02-24-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Buslady

already talked to Judith about that topic. She was not happy because they omitted any tension between Raph and her, it was Raph who was supposed to have a crush on April. She discussed it with the producer and in the end it was "Kids want fights not character development" she was not happy. I believe this is part of the reason she didn't return. I don't blame her.
Raph really never talked to her thru the movie. That sucked.

Interesting...
I wouldn't mind hearing Judith's own words about the sort of scenes that were axed relating to this plot thread.

02-23-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
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Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	honestly it's not such a big deal, she's on IMDB...I've talked to her thru that. I bother Josh pais occasionally as well, Robbie Rist... __________________

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Doc_ock_4mugen Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 389	this question might be a bit silly, but what's her favorite Turtle? I second Jester's question about working with rubber turtles with voiceovers added later on... __________________ Mikey might be part of Nick now, but he still loves Miley... I mean Hannah... Stupid Secret Identity!!

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Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,537	Has she ever considered dating a fan?

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CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	How aware of the TMNT Franchise was she, when she was signed up for the movie? How well did the actor's and actresses get on together, off-screen?

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Gadget Thug Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 77	Did she look into the comics or even some of the OT to learn about the April character when filming? =)

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willtupper Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 322	I'd love to know: out of all her work as an actress, what is she proudest of, and why?

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Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	I read somewhere that the movie originally had a side plot invloving some sexual tension between Raph and April. First off I'll ask the dromers... Is this true? If it is, perhaps you could ask her about it. __________________

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TheUltimateShredhead Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 642	Maybe who off the turtles she think is coolest

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joe-eyeball Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 708	Turtle style came long before doggie.

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Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	already talked to Judith about that topic. She was not happy because they omitted any tension between Raph and her, it was Raph who was supposed to have a crush on April. She discussed it with the producer and in the end it was "Kids want fights not character development" she was not happy. I believe this is part of the reason she didn't return. I don't blame her. Raph really never talked to her thru the movie. That sucked. __________________