"Ninja Turtles" starts filming in NYC in April

jacobzking · 02-06-2013, 02:09 AM

There hasn’t been too much news on the “Ninja Turtles” front in a while now, but that seems like that could be because producer Michael Bay is gearing up to head into production. A new report claims that the movie could start filming in New York City as early as April.

Production Weekly posted the news to Twitter by tweeting, “Principle photography on TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, is scheduled to begin this April in New York.” Of course, the film is allegedly supposed to just be called “Ninja Turtles,” but that’s just splitting hairs.

Back in the fall, a leaked version of the “Ninja Turtles” script hit the web and earned Bay some backlash. He quickly stood up and defended the project, which is being directed by Jonathan Liebesman.

“To end this stupid merry go round and explain the math…Yes we signed on two years ago to Turtles, but with no deal in place. Deal completed towards end of last year. And yes, that’s how long deals sometimes take,” he said. “So no work was done on the script. Blame Paramount, not us for the first draft.”

Bay also defended the decision to change the name to “Ninja Turtles,” saying, ” “Paramount marketing changed the name. They made the title simple. The characters you all remember are exactly the same, and yes they still act like teenagers. Everything you remember, why you liked the characters, is in the movie. This script is being developed by two very smart writers, with one of the original creators of Ninja Turtles. They care VERY MUCH about making this film for the fans. Everyone on this team cares about the fans. Just give them a chance. Jonathan the director, is a major fan of the whole franchise. HE’S NOT GOING TO LET YOU DOWN.”

*Powder* · 02-06-2013, 02:28 AM

None of this is news. In fact this is still on page one of this section. Plus, the title being changed was announced maaaad long ago. Thanks for trying, though. We're all desperate for updates.

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40786

*Shark_Blade* · 02-06-2013, 05:21 AM

"HE’S NOT GOING TO LET YOU DOWN.”

He better not be. That goes to you too, Bay.

None of this turtle alien horse **** m'kay?

jacobzking · 02-06-2013, 06:42 PM

yeah, i assumed it would have been here, but i was laying in bed playing on my iPhone and didnt see a thread about it on the first page. oh well.

also, the script wasnt that bad.

**Jester** · 02-06-2013, 07:40 PM

Yeah, if the movie was called Casey Jones and the Alien Turtles....

02-06-2013, 02:09 AM	#1
jacobzking Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 378	"Ninja Turtles" starts filming in NYC in April There hasn’t been too much news on the “Ninja Turtles” front in a while now, but that seems like that could be because producer Michael Bay is gearing up to head into production. A new report claims that the movie could start filming in New York City as early as April. Production Weekly posted the news to Twitter by tweeting, “Principle photography on TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, is scheduled to begin this April in New York.” Of course, the film is allegedly supposed to just be called “Ninja Turtles,” but that’s just splitting hairs. Back in the fall, a leaked version of the “Ninja Turtles” script hit the web and earned Bay some backlash. He quickly stood up and defended the project, which is being directed by Jonathan Liebesman. “To end this stupid merry go round and explain the math…Yes we signed on two years ago to Turtles, but with no deal in place. Deal completed towards end of last year. And yes, that’s how long deals sometimes take,” he said. “So no work was done on the script. Blame Paramount, not us for the first draft.” Bay also defended the decision to change the name to “Ninja Turtles,” saying, ” “Paramount marketing changed the name. They made the title simple. The characters you all remember are exactly the same, and yes they still act like teenagers. Everything you remember, why you liked the characters, is in the movie. This script is being developed by two very smart writers, with one of the original creators of Ninja Turtles. They care VERY MUCH about making this film for the fans. Everyone on this team cares about the fans. Just give them a chance. Jonathan the director, is a major fan of the whole franchise. HE’S NOT GOING TO LET YOU DOWN.”

02-06-2013, 07:40 PM	#5
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Yeah, if the movie was called Casey Jones and the Alien Turtles.... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

02-06-2013, 02:28 AM	#2
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	None of this is news. In fact this is still on page one of this section. Plus, the title being changed was announced maaaad long ago. Thanks for trying, though. We're all desperate for updates. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40786

02-06-2013, 05:21 AM	#3
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	"HE’S NOT GOING TO LET YOU DOWN.” He better not be. That goes to you too, Bay. None of this turtle alien horse **** m'kay?

02-06-2013, 06:42 PM	#4
jacobzking Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 378	yeah, i assumed it would have been here, but i was laying in bed playing on my iPhone and didnt see a thread about it on the first page. oh well. also, the script wasnt that bad.