What happened to the TMNT Documentary?

Canadian Turtle · 06-23-2009, 12:09 PM

Hi everyone!!

So I have not been around the boards much as of late. Life has been crazy, I am a freelance camera operator so as they say: "when it rains in pours!"

I thought I would update those who are interested, with some Turtle Doc info.

Well over a year ago I was sitting in my studio beside a pile of Turtle toys thinking how cool it would be to see a documentary on the subject, and how even cooler it would be to be involved with that show.

Who knew that within the year all of this crazy dream would come true and explode light years beyond my wildest expectations.

As those of you who were involved in shooting, or maybe have been following our progress with the show I believe we were telling everyone that the film would be released in some form during the summer. I regret to say this will not likely be the case. At this point shooting is more or less on hold, however there are still some directions we would like to go and people we would like to see.

Here is the thing... for any TMNT fan out there this doc should blow your mind, I can't say to much now as there are rights clearances to go through and so on, but lets just say there is material that NO ONE has ever seen before. From the oldest TMNT archives comes some very interesting visuals in a wide verity of mediums.... Am I confusing enough yet? There is so much stuff that it would take you almost three days and nights strait to see it all at one time.

From the origins, the beginnings of a toy deal and some crazy directions they could have gone, to the most recent advances in the Turtle universe. There isn't much we haven't covered yet, and we share some of you along the way which has been amazing!

The sad part is I don't have an answer as to when you can see this product on store shelves. There is still much to be done, deals to be made, and more stories to capture. I will keep you all posted as we move along.

Thanks all! And I can't wait to share some Turtle Power with you all!

Archon_Turtle · 06-23-2009, 12:17 PM

So are we going to see anything at SDCC?

The Shelf · 06-23-2009, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the update. I was wondering how far the project had left to go. Just don't let the project die... I'd really like to see the finished product.

*DonatelloFan* · 06-23-2009, 01:42 PM

See it, yes. Pay for it, proooooobably not.

I would love to see rare footage, etc. though.

*CyberCubed* · 06-23-2009, 01:58 PM

Are there legal issues preventing you from releasing it?

*ToTheNines* · 06-23-2009, 02:54 PM

I'll be buying this for sure, thanks for the update!

Archon_Turtle · 06-23-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

See it, yes. Pay for it, proooooobably not.

<3 The Fanbase

**Jester** · 06-23-2009, 04:31 PM

I'm totally buying this. Lots of hard work went into it...unlike the DVD releases of the real Turtle movies...BUH-ZING!!!

Canadian Turtle · 06-24-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

<3 The Fanbase

hahah Dude thanks for acknowledging that... the statement quiet frankly makes my mind explode. I have heard people say that on here before. If you don't want to buy it then HEY no problem, that is totally cool, but don't say you want to see it and not pay for it... that sucks.

Man I now know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of internet piracy. Everyone is entitled to everything for free.... Wow, makes me want to work hard for people. Sorry, but that was a bummer man.

*plastroncafe* · 06-25-2009, 06:53 PM

Sweet!
Thanks for the update!

*Powder* · 06-25-2009, 08:34 PM

wow i didnt know it was gonna be available in stores outside of the internet, im most deffinately buying a copy the day it hits!

*Hero* · 06-26-2009, 05:54 PM

Understandable, Canadian Turtle.

Thanks for the update.

===HERO

*ToTheNines* · 06-26-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian Turtle

hahah Dude thanks for acknowledging that... the statement quiet frankly makes my mind explode. I have heard people say that on here before. If you don't want to buy it then HEY no problem, that is totally cool, but don't say you want to see it and not pay for it... that sucks.

Man I now know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of internet piracy. Everyone is entitled to everything for free.... Wow, makes me want to work hard for people. Sorry, but that was a bummer man.

Don't be bummed. Me, Jester and Powder all said we'd buy it lol.

But seriously, you're doing a great thing for TMNT. After seeing the trailer I really think this will cause more people to get into the franchise.

drasgow · 06-26-2009, 09:22 PM

i'm certainly going to buy it. it looks very interesting.

Canadian Turtle · 06-27-2009, 08:07 AM

Cool, thanks guys!!

The thing is, that trailer is... NOTHING. IT was simply a rough edit of some of our interviews to be shown to some very special producers. I edited it at 3AM in a Hotel somewhere in Scranton... I think.

The real deal is going to be huge! Lets just keep our figures crossed because we have a lot of cool stuff we would love to share!!

BoggleKng · 06-27-2009, 12:43 PM

You ever think of doing some kind of pre order promo?

*ToTheNines* · 06-27-2009, 01:26 PM

So how's the cover art coming along? I know you got some up, but I'm not crazy about any of them (some are good, just not perfect for this DVD).

Mindy · 06-27-2009, 03:48 PM

Happy to hear from you guys again. Your hard work will not go unappreciated

Canadian Turtle · 06-28-2009, 01:47 PM

Thanks again everyone!

We hope that this show can reach out there far beyond the reaches of the internet community! Because there are so many Turtle fans out there, far more that represented here, but we love the support this community has to offer for sure!!

In regards to both the DVD pre-order question and the cover art. As you might be able to tell by my eluding post here, we are in kind of a strange limbo. In fact as of today there may be more plans to pursue new and additional interviews for content. However the fact still remains that we actually don't know exactly where or how this thing will be distributed. We have back-up plans, and ultimately it will be available in some form on a mass market. There are just a few possibilities on the table that we will need some time to work out first. These deciding factors may change how much control we would have over the end product, so things like cover art may be out of our control, that said! We love what we are getting! And fully intend on using it in any way we possibly can!!

Thanks again all!

*ToTheNines* · 01-05-2010, 06:36 PM

Many moons have passed since any kinda news at all. Any thing positive to share?

06-23-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	What happened to the TMNT Documentary? Hi everyone!! So I have not been around the boards much as of late. Life has been crazy, I am a freelance camera operator so as they say: "when it rains in pours!" I thought I would update those who are interested, with some Turtle Doc info. Well over a year ago I was sitting in my studio beside a pile of Turtle toys thinking how cool it would be to see a documentary on the subject, and how even cooler it would be to be involved with that show. Who knew that within the year all of this crazy dream would come true and explode light years beyond my wildest expectations. As those of you who were involved in shooting, or maybe have been following our progress with the show I believe we were telling everyone that the film would be released in some form during the summer. I regret to say this will not likely be the case. At this point shooting is more or less on hold, however there are still some directions we would like to go and people we would like to see. Here is the thing... for any TMNT fan out there this doc should blow your mind, I can't say to much now as there are rights clearances to go through and so on, but lets just say there is material that NO ONE has ever seen before. From the oldest TMNT archives comes some very interesting visuals in a wide verity of mediums.... Am I confusing enough yet? There is so much stuff that it would take you almost three days and nights strait to see it all at one time. From the origins, the beginnings of a toy deal and some crazy directions they could have gone, to the most recent advances in the Turtle universe. There isn't much we haven't covered yet, and we share some of you along the way which has been amazing! The sad part is I don't have an answer as to when you can see this product on store shelves. There is still much to be done, deals to be made, and more stories to capture. I will keep you all posted as we move along. Thanks all! And I can't wait to share some Turtle Power with you all! __________________ The Doc: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turtl..._type=bookmark Business: www.iproductionsonline.com

06-23-2009, 04:31 PM	#8
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,293	I'm totally buying this. Lots of hard work went into it...unlike the DVD releases of the real Turtle movies...BUH-ZING!!! __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

06-26-2009, 05:54 PM	#12
Hero British Bloke Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 2,298	Understandable, Canadian Turtle. Thanks for the update. ===HERO __________________ Go Green Machine My Facebook -My Tumblr - My Art - Figured 0ut - My Awesome Instagram

06-27-2009, 08:07 AM	#15
Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	Cool, thanks guys!! The thing is, that trailer is... NOTHING. IT was simply a rough edit of some of our interviews to be shown to some very special producers. I edited it at 3AM in a Hotel somewhere in Scranton... I think. The real deal is going to be huge! Lets just keep our figures crossed because we have a lot of cool stuff we would love to share!! __________________ The Doc: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turtl..._type=bookmark Business: www.iproductionsonline.com

06-27-2009, 12:43 PM	#16
BoggleKng Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 1,224	You ever think of doing some kind of pre order promo? __________________ You guys mind telling me what you're doing to my little green pal over there, hm? -Casey Jones, TMNT movie...

06-23-2009, 12:17 PM	#2
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	So are we going to see anything at SDCC?

06-23-2009, 12:47 PM	#3
The Shelf Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,031	Thanks for the update. I was wondering how far the project had left to go. Just don't let the project die... I'd really like to see the finished product.

06-23-2009, 01:42 PM	#4
DonatelloFan "The Pixel Dad" Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,764	See it, yes. Pay for it, proooooobably not. I would love to see rare footage, etc. though.

06-23-2009, 01:58 PM	#5
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,715	Are there legal issues preventing you from releasing it?

06-23-2009, 02:54 PM	#6
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,075	I'll be buying this for sure, thanks for the update!

06-25-2009, 08:34 PM	#11
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	wow i didnt know it was gonna be available in stores outside of the internet, im most deffinately buying a copy the day it hits!

06-26-2009, 09:22 PM	#14
drasgow Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: washington state Posts: 193	i'm certainly going to buy it. it looks very interesting.

06-27-2009, 01:26 PM	#17
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,075	So how's the cover art coming along? I know you got some up, but I'm not crazy about any of them (some are good, just not perfect for this DVD).

06-27-2009, 03:48 PM	#18
Mindy Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 184	Happy to hear from you guys again. Your hard work will not go unappreciated __________________ TMNT OVA English fandubs ~ completed! TMNT & other fics: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1013080/

06-28-2009, 01:47 PM	#19
Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	Thanks again everyone! We hope that this show can reach out there far beyond the reaches of the internet community! Because there are so many Turtle fans out there, far more that represented here, but we love the support this community has to offer for sure!! In regards to both the DVD pre-order question and the cover art. As you might be able to tell by my eluding post here, we are in kind of a strange limbo. In fact as of today there may be more plans to pursue new and additional interviews for content. However the fact still remains that we actually don't know exactly where or how this thing will be distributed. We have back-up plans, and ultimately it will be available in some form on a mass market. There are just a few possibilities on the table that we will need some time to work out first. These deciding factors may change how much control we would have over the end product, so things like cover art may be out of our control, that said! We love what we are getting! And fully intend on using it in any way we possibly can!! Thanks again all! __________________ The Doc: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turtl..._type=bookmark Business: www.iproductionsonline.com

01-05-2010, 06:36 PM	#20
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,075	Many moons have passed since any kinda news at all. Any thing positive to share?