Do you think Nick will buy the OT?

*sdp* · 08-11-2010, 10:11 PM

I remember reading when Nick bought the turtles that they "were looking into" buying the OT as well. Now that was just a comment when asked about the OT I think. Do you think it could actually happen?

On one hand its an old show that finished its run long ago, it doesn't have much profitability likely besides media releases. Then again they did buy the 2k3 show which also finished its run and wasn't a show that set the world on fire, it IS more recent though. With them airing Turtles Forever which includes a team up of a team of turtles they can't re-run who knows, especially if the 2k3 show proves to give them decent ratings, then again Nick also has a big catalog of classic shows they refuse to air. It would be nice to have everything under one roof. Well It'd be missing The Next Mutation but Disney doesn't like to sell and I really doubt Nick would try to try to buy it, theres also the movies which basically have 0 chance of them getting the rights.

Charlotte_Sometimes · 08-11-2010, 10:24 PM

Who's Nick? Some REALLY crazy fanboy? He'd have to be crazy, and wealthy to buy the whole TMNT franchize. Like, WOW!

**Venom** · 08-11-2010, 10:27 PM

Y-you're kidding, right?

Anyway, I sort of hope they do get ahold of it. Then maybe they would have a Turtletoon block!

Herald7 · 08-11-2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlotte_Sometimes

Who's Nick? Some REALLY crazy fanboy? He'd have to be crazy, and wealthy to buy the whole TMNT franchize. Like, WOW!

Lolol, nice!

*CyberCubed* · 08-11-2010, 10:30 PM

I hope not. I get the feeling they've never release the series on DVD>.

ooglafina · 08-11-2010, 10:37 PM

If they are then I would think that it was a sign that they are really planning to go at this series with all barrels loaded. I would think. Maybe they just have money to waste.

*Scandia* · 08-12-2010, 05:40 AM

I hope so. They can air it as part of a classic block. It is a hilarious show after all.

*Eiko* · 08-12-2010, 06:26 AM

Prob would be cool if they did buy the OT but lets just hope Nick doesn't get Next Mutation as well that Turtle series should stay in the vault never to be seen again.

*Redeemer* · 08-12-2010, 11:11 AM

Ok got a question have they even hinted about purchasing the OT or is this pure fan speculation?

either way lets not get our hopes up.

*Samhain* · 08-12-2010, 11:39 AM

Would be cool but no they prob wont.

*gobo* · 08-12-2010, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redeemer

Ok got a question have they even hinted about purchasing the OT or is this pure fan speculation?

An article announcing the buyout had said that Viacom was looking to buy that series too. But, that could likely have been a case of miscommunication. Hardly unprecedented...

*TheCanadiandrome* · 08-12-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

An article announcing the buyout had said that Viacom was looking to buy that series too. But, that could likely have been a case of miscommunication. Hardly unprecedented...

one can always hope

Francis The Lost Turtle · 08-13-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eiko

Prob would be cool if they did buy the OT but lets just hope Nick doesn't get Next Mutation as well that Turtle series should stay in the vault never to be seen again.

We probably will see The Next Mutation on Nick, when they air the Power Rangers In Space episode "Shell Shocked".

*TheCanadiandrome* · 08-22-2010, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francis The Lost Turtle

We probably will see The Next Mutation on Nick, when they air the Power Rangers In Space episode "Shell Shocked".

yeah that's about it

*Koi* · 08-22-2010, 10:19 PM

The only thing I wish for Nick to do right now, is to bring back those darn turtle Popsicles. Nick makes sponge bob and some other ones, so I am hoping for turtle Popsicles sooner or later.

*Shark_Blade* · 08-29-2010, 06:38 PM

Of course, they own everything under the name of TMNT.

*neatoman* · 07-20-2023, 02:11 PM

I mean… I get why they would want to own that specific version but like… Is it actually going to be profitable? Maybe there is a reason Lionsgate "never did anything with it".

veemonjosh · 07-20-2023, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neatoman

I mean… I get why they would want to own that specific version but like… Is it actually going to be profitable? Maybe there is a reason Lionsgate "never did anything with it".

Well, it's nearly 200 episodes of nostalgic material that, so far, has been completely unavailable on streaming platforms. Easy way to gain some Paramount+ subs.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-20-2023, 02:40 PM

I hope it didn't cost them very much money.

*ranger_scout* · 07-20-2023, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdp

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/t...on-1235675090/

It made sense, it's the only global cultural hit the TMNT have ever gotten. Turtlemania was gigantic and now they Viacom owns it. As much as I hate that the 87 Cartoon is always going to be in every incarnation, I'm happy that the show is with them as lionsgate never did anything with the show.

Perhaps they'll even think of making a new season or a direct to TV movie.

This is some of the best news I've read all day!

08-11-2010, 10:11 PM	#1
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,201	Do you think Nick will buy the OT? I remember reading when Nick bought the turtles that they "were looking into" buying the OT as well. Now that was just a comment when asked about the OT I think. Do you think it could actually happen? On one hand its an old show that finished its run long ago, it doesn't have much profitability likely besides media releases. Then again they did buy the 2k3 show which also finished its run and wasn't a show that set the world on fire, it IS more recent though. With them airing Turtles Forever which includes a team up of a team of turtles they can't re-run who knows, especially if the 2k3 show proves to give them decent ratings, then again Nick also has a big catalog of classic shows they refuse to air. It would be nice to have everything under one roof. Well It'd be missing The Next Mutation but Disney doesn't like to sell and I really doubt Nick would try to try to buy it, theres also the movies which basically have 0 chance of them getting the rights. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

08-11-2010, 10:24 PM	#2
Charlotte_Sometimes Thug Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: In someone else's dream Posts: 89	Who's Nick? Some REALLY crazy fanboy? He'd have to be crazy, and wealthy to buy the whole TMNT franchize. Like, WOW! __________________

08-11-2010, 10:27 PM	#3
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	Y-you're kidding, right? Anyway, I sort of hope they do get ahold of it. Then maybe they would have a Turtletoon block! Last edited by Venom; 08-11-2010 at 10:32 PM.

08-11-2010, 10:37 PM	#6
ooglafina Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Olaf, Minnesota Posts: 413	If they are then I would think that it was a sign that they are really planning to go at this series with all barrels loaded. I would think. Maybe they just have money to waste. __________________ "You look sharper than a page of Oscar Wilde's witticisms that have been rolled to a point, sprinkled with lemon juice and jabbed into someone's eye" - Ace Rimmer http://www.fanfiction.net/~connienervegas http://pizzas-scrolls.be/viewuser.php?uid=76 http://www.5wwwww5.com/forum/viewfor...tealthystories

08-12-2010, 05:40 AM	#7
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	I hope so. They can air it as part of a classic block. It is a hilarious show after all. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

08-11-2010, 10:30 PM	#5
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,832	I hope not. I get the feeling they've never release the series on DVD>.

08-12-2010, 06:26 AM	#8
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	Prob would be cool if they did buy the OT but lets just hope Nick doesn't get Next Mutation as well that Turtle series should stay in the vault never to be seen again. __________________

08-12-2010, 11:11 AM	#9
Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	Ok got a question have they even hinted about purchasing the OT or is this pure fan speculation? either way lets not get our hopes up. __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

08-12-2010, 11:39 AM	#10
Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	Would be cool but no they prob wont.

08-22-2010, 10:19 PM	#15
Koi Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,787	The only thing I wish for Nick to do right now, is to bring back those darn turtle Popsicles. Nick makes sponge bob and some other ones, so I am hoping for turtle Popsicles sooner or later.

08-29-2010, 06:38 PM	#16
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Of course, they own everything under the name of TMNT.

07-20-2023, 02:40 PM	#19
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,499	I hope it didn't cost them very much money. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]