Should Viacom produce a series of TMNT animated movies that adapt the comics?

[CyberCubed]

For those familiar with the DC Universe movie line, they basically do adaptions of the comics into animated movie form with no connection to any of the kids shows currently airing on TV. They just recently released a movie based on the New 52 and the Justice leagues formation to fight Darkseid. They're also doing a, "Son of Batman" movie with Damian Wayne.

Would you like a series of TMNT animated DVD movies that adapt key Mirage or IDW storylines into movie form?

[snake]

Cgi or hand drawn? Either way, I'd be up for it.

[Powder]

We've had this thread so many times and the answer is always a resounding yes.

[Fugitoid Jones]

I and I'm sure a majority of the fandom would be down for that, but I'm just curious if there would be much of a market for something like that outside of the core fans. I'm not sure Viacom would be willing to spend the money to produce a bunch of animated movies that are mostly aimed at the hardcore fans (especially if the movies would be rated PG-13).

[JonesyKitty]

I think i would die from excitement if they did proper adaptations of the comics (Mirage and IDW). I would love some direct-to-videos based on the comic series.

[Shark_Blade]

"The Dark Knight Returns - Part 1 and 2"

Pure excellence.


Maybe TMNT can get a shot after the movie gets released. Bigger audience, more appealing for the big wigs to invest.

[turtlefanforever]

Like everyone else, I'd be all for it.

[Warhorse]

I'd like it if they produced some TMNT series that are for adults. You know, R-rated, with cursing, blood and guts everywhere.

[Fugitoid Jones]

Originally Posted by Warhorse

I'd like it if they produced some TMNT series that are for adults. You know, R-rated, with cursing, blood and guts everywhere.

But why? With the exception of Eastman's Bodycount, there weren't any comics that would've warranted an R rating.

[Kurai]

That'd be great to see, that's for sure

[ChaoticGood]

Totally yes.

[ABrown]

Would I like A pg-13 DTV movie? Yes. Would I like a series of them? I don't know. We're talking about the entire world of DC comics compared to the world of TMNT. I would say one movie might be great. And if it does well, do a sequal. But a whole series like DC Universe? That might be a little bit much for one single franchise.

[Lou 500]

I'd definitely watch it. A little bit o' blood here and there, a light dusting of mild swears, and more messed up stories like that episode they ditched in the 2003 series where Garbage Man was the parasitic twin of Hun that got surgically removed in a back-alley clinic and thrown away.

[Candy Kappa]

I'd love a series of movies, each celebrating every major and lesser known incarnations of TMNT, different styles, tone and mood.

[Galactus]

I'd prefer they made live action theatrical movies that adapted the comics but that's unlikely to ever happen so yeah. Why not?

[thebrownranger]

If I remember correctly, before the Nick buyout (or during) there was talk about adapting the very first Mirage issue into a short animated film, but Gary Richardson thought it unwise and decided to pull the plug on the whole thing. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. But yeah, I'd love to see something like this happen.

[John Pannozzi]

Originally Posted by thebrownranger

If I remember correctly, before the Nick buyout (or during) there was talk about adapting the very first Mirage issue into a short animated film, but Gary Richardson thought it unwise and decided to pull the plug on the whole thing. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. But yeah, I'd love to see something like this happen.

They were going to do it for the 25th anniversary in 2009, but chose to do Turtles Forever instead.

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by Fugitoid Jones

But why? With the exception of Eastman's Bodycount, there weren't any comics that would've warranted an R rating.

Because we are dealing with teenagers here, and they curse up a storm, and we are also dealing with some very hard core fighters here, one has two very sharp blades and another has enough power to pull a man apart with his bare hands.

[Michelangelo]

Sounds like something that would be purely for the fans. Don't see it ever getting the attention that even the new movie will get. That said I'm not sure I'd like to see a film made of such classic comics. I don't think it would make the orginal comics redundant, if anything it would make them more valuable both literally and figuratively. If any editing had to be done for ratings due to content then absolutely not. No more butchering please.
I'm sure in the right hands the idea of animations of the comics could work very well.
I honestly think there might be better ways to generate more tmnt entertainment.
The idea is still good but doesn't really bother me either way.

[Redeemer]

Everytime this thread comes up and the more I think about it, it will eventually become the norm not only for tent, but the comic community in general. With how successful D.C has been with its justice league and batman dvds it will happen, Flash point was also another great comic book movie.
The problem with TMNT is TMNT does not have the fan base Yet..... I feel like if the Nick TMNT success continuos and if the movie becomes a mainstream success then maybe in Five years when there is a big enough fan base for the DVD to be a financial success then I can See Nick or Viacom release a more adult oriented TMNT Comic movie. I say 5 years bc the kids of the Nick fandom will be older and be able to support the TMNT franchise.