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Greg Cipes hanging out with his favorite buddy -- Michelangelo! Image Source: Nickelodeon.
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Greg Cipes Has High Hopes For Future TMNT Projects

by Justin W
written by Justin W

After five years of voicing Michelangelo on Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Greg Cipes is sad to see the series coming to an end. That being said, it would appear that he’s also very hopeful for the future of the franchise. In a recent interview with Bleeding Cool, Cipes discussed his role and Nickelodeon’s immediate plans for the future of our half-shelled heroes. Although it’s clear that he probably won’t be involved, he took this time to once again express an interest in returning when and if the network decided to produce some kind of reunion special.

“Whatever Nickelodeon wants me to do or to be a part of for the voice, of course, I’m down to be a part of it. I’m always going to support the Turtle franchise and I’m always going to be a part of the Turtle family. So that’s the best part of it, knowing that my Mikey will always live on regardless. If they want me to do something else, I’m down to do that too.”

Cipes also noted that Nickelodeon has already brought back the old-school turtles a few different times during the past 5 years, indicating that they might be interested in continuing with this pattern when Rise of the TMNT is released in 2018.

“Much like the old-school Turtles showed up on our show, I got the feeling that our Turtles are going to show up forever also, and maybe coming back as a series again as our Turtles is the best-looking version that’s ever been and the best one. And I’m not saying that because I’m in it, but because it is so.”

If you're like me, you'll probably miss moments such as this. Image Source: Nickelodeon.

If you’re like me, you’ll probably miss moments such as this. Image Source: Nickelodeon.

Needless to say, Greg absolutely loves this version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I’m sure many shellheads would disagree with him about this being the greatest iteration of the TMNT, but I’m actually inclined to agree. Regardless of his opinions, he has a point about Nickelodeon bringing back voice actors from the original animated series; if the network is willing to go that far for nostalgia, chances are that they will also be interested in bringing back the current crew several years from now.

In other words, this might not be the end for Greg Cipes, Rob Paulsen, Sean Astin and Seth Green. As Cipes said, they might even come back for a full series at some point! Even though it’s sad to see Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles come to an end, it’s nice to know that we could see them again someday. The Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady story arc will represent the final episodes of this series, and they are scheduled to air on November 12th, 2017. If you want to see this tale before it airs, you can actually buy the DVD set right now on Amazon.

Are you hopeful that Greg Cipes and his fellow voice actors will return to reprise their roles as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Do you agree that this has been the best iteration of the TMNT to date? Share your thoughts either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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Will April ever really get together with Donny? Well, she definitely showed him some love in this video! Image Source: Nickelodeon.
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Ciro Nieli Shocks Shellheads With Apritello Video We’ve All Been Waiting For

by Justin W
written by Justin W

I’m ashamed to admit that this video flew under my radar last week, but it’s time to make up for that. Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman have a habit of posting some pretty interesting behind-the-scenes footage on their social media pages. Sometimes these posts can even reveal information that won’t be shared with the general public for several months, so it’s definitely nice to get a sneak peek. That being said, it wouldn’t be fair to characterize this video as something you will definitely see in the animated series at some point. Instead, take it as read that this was just a fun little side project that Nieli and his team created for themselves and the fans.

With that out of the way, can we talk a little bit about Apritello? For those who haven’t been paying attention to this animated series, it might be surprising to learn that Donatello and April have had an on-again, off-again “thing” for each other. Of course, this being a show aimed at younger audiences, they never really pushed the concept too far. At best, we’ve seen Donny pining over April and getting rejected pretty much every time. Whether it be the fact that the censors most definitely would not allow this kind of relationship or the likelihood that parents might not want their kids watching such a show, there are several reasons that this “ship” has never fully developed.

Until now.


You see, now that we know the series is coming to an end, it would seem that the animators and creators behind Nickelodeon’s TMNT can finally play with the concept a little bit behind the scenes. One look at the video above will show you exactly what happened when Apritello officially became a thing in the studio. The reaction is priceless, and the results definitely made my jaw drop. If you were worried that we might never see what would happen between these two, now you can rest easy knowing that the team behind this cartoon has definitely explored the possibilities!

Say what you will, but this has definitely been a long time coming. Personally, I don’t think the world really needs to see this actually come to fruition – but I suppose it’s a possibility that we’ll see this either at the very end of the series or as a DVD extra at some point. Whatever happens, I’m glad Nieli decided to share this video with the world.

Is this the moment you’ve been waiting for? Are you happy to see Apritello finally develop, even if it was just the product of the animators having fun behind the scenes? Share your thoughts either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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Although some of these names won't come as a surprise to most fans, others may be welcome additions to Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Image Source: Nickelodeon.
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Guest Actors for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Revealed

by Justin W
written by Justin W

During SDCC 2016, Nickelodeon revealed at least one significant guest actor who would be working on the fifth season of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. That actor was none other than Mark Hamill, who has been given the task of providing a voice to Kavaxas, the Demodragon of the Underworld. Surprisingly, it looks like his role will come into play very soon, as these episodes are set to air at the beginning of the next season. Now that the final year of this series has an entirely new name, Nick has seen fit to reveal some of the other voices we can expect to hear on Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Without further ado, here is the latest list of voice actors who will be guest starring at some point during the last 20 episodes of the 2k12 series:

  • Chris Sarandon as Count Dracula, the infamous vampire.
  • Nyambi Nyambi as Verminator Rex, the leader of a gang.
  • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Sumo Kuma, a Samurai commander.
  • Graham McTavish as Savanti Romero, an evil time master from the future.
  • Dana DeLorenzo as Esmeralda, a Romanian traveler with a knowledge of monsters.

New artwork created to promote Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Image Source: Nickelodeon.

New artwork created to promote Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Image Source: Nickelodeon.

You may notice that this list is conspicuously missing one important name: Usagi Yojimbo. I’m assuming that this is because Nickelodeon has yet to discuss the character’s appearance in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. That being said, it’s pretty cool to see some of the people who have provided voices for various characters that we will see during the final season of Nick’s TMNT.

Chris Sarandon is a particularly notable name, as he has starred in such films as Fright Night and Child’s Play. You might also recognize his voice as that of Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas! Needless to say, you couldn’t choose a better actor to portray Count Dracula. Graham McTavish may also be recognizable for his role in The Hobbit Trilogy as the Dwarf named Dwalin. He will be reprising the role of Savanti Romero, which he previously took on during the Turtles in Time episode of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The other names on this list may be a bit less familiar, but you can rest assured that they are all fairly seasoned professionals. Personally, I can’t wait to see how they introduce Dracula and Esmerelda to the universe, and I’m genuinely hopeful that this will prove to be a fun little adventure in Tales of the TMNT. Sadly, we don’t yet know who will be voicing the Rabbit Ronin, but something tells me it won’t take long before that information is revealed. At the very least, you can expect them to unveil their plans for Miyamoto Usagi either before or during SDCC 2017.

What do you think about the guest actors chosen for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Are you excited to see that the voice of Jack Skellington will soon play the role of Dracula? Or are you disappointed that they haven’t revealed any information about Usagi Yojimbo? Share your thoughts either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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It looks like the current version of our heroes in a half shell will only be around for about 20 more episodes. Image Source: Nickelodeon
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Nickelodeon Officially Cancels TMNT Series, Plans Replacement in 2018

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Although there have been rumors about the eventual demise of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, nothing had been officially confirmed until now. In a tweet from the official TMNT account owned by Nickelodeon, they announced that there would be an entirely new TMNT series coming in 2018. After being pressed on the issue, they confirmed that Season 5 would be the final season for the current animated series, stating that there are still 20 episodes left which will air throughout 2017.

It’s definitely sad to hear that one of the greatest interpretations of our heroes in a half shell has been cancelled, but at least they have plans to replace it with something a little different. The initial tweet described a 2D cartoon which will replace the current CGI animated series, so we can probably expect a somewhat different look for the turtles. The current working title for this project is “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and it will be co-executive produced by Andy Suriano & Ant Ward.

Suriano is a well known name in the business, having worked on such shows as Samurai Jack, The Powerpuff Girls and The Fairly OddParents. Ward may be more familiar as a producer for none other than Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It’s clear that they are going to take an alternative approach to the TMNT, but we still don’t know exactly what that will look like. What we do know so far is that they have at least chosen two excellent creative minds to work on Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Unfortunately, Nickelodeon hasn’t provided any other details about their plans for the future of this franchise. As such, we are left wondering if any additional talent from the current animated series will be carried over into this cartoon. For a lot of fans, these voice actors have pretty much become the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so it would be sad to see them replaced for the new 2D animated series. I’m sure most of us would also like to see the writers and creators behind Nick’s TMNT take on some kind of role with this project.

Sadly, we’ll just have to wait and see what happens next with Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. While we’re waiting, we still have 20 more episodes of the CGI animated series to watch. According to Playmates Toys, the last season will be split up into 4 story archs over the course of 2017. One of these “Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” has already begun with Super Shredder’s appearance. Additional plans include a samurai adventure including Usagi Yojimbo, a narrative where the turtles turn into classic monsters, and a short 3-episode story featuring Bebop and Rocksteady.

When I heard that Nickelodeon might cancel the current show, I was left wondering what they were thinking. Given the success of the series, it was confusing to hear such substantiated rumors about the potential cancellation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Now that the truth has been revealed, it’s clear that they had a plan to continue working with this franchise all along. Needless to say, I’m very happy to see that the network didn’t just ditch one of their biggest properties!

Are you disappointed about the cancellation of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Are you excited about their new 2D animated series entitled Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Share your thoughts either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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Tensions are rising as some audiences around the world have already seen the finale for season four. Creator Brandon Auman took issue with some of the spoilers recently shared via social media. Image Source: Nickelodeon.
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Brandon Auman Trashes Spoilers For Season Four Finale

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Over the past week or two, it has become readily apparent that Nickelodeon may have prematurely aired the fourth season finale in South Korea. With the holiday season attracting an entirely different kind of viewership in the United States, it’s likely that Nick decided to push this episode back simply to avoid conflicting audiences. Alternatively, it’s also entirely possible that they just wanted to stretch season four out as long as they could. Whatever the reasoning was behind this move, one thing is for sure: we weren’t supposed to know anything about their plans for the season finale until February.

As a matter of fact, lead writer Brandon Auman actually took issue with the fact that spoilers for the season four finale are being shared via social media. His advice reveals the frustration that any creator would have after seeing people spoil their work for others, but he may have been a bit too harsh in his assessment of the situation. According to Auman, this is the approach you should take with potential spoilers:

“If you see spoilers on tumblr please don’t share them, pretend tumblr is like that cursed VHS in The Ring. Crap what am I saying, you kids don’t know what VHS or The Ring is. I have no idea who is posting all of this stuff, but now the spoilers are everywhere. Please don’t share.”


Needless to say, it’s a little rude to suggest that anyone on tumblr is too young to remember The Ring or even what a VHS tape looks like. It’s especially unkind to a lot of the younger fans who currently watch Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. That being said, it was clearly just a joke, and I’m sure Brandon Auman didn’t mean to offend anyone with this statement. Auman is a pretty good guy and an amazing creator, so it’s hard to be upset with him over his well deserved frustrations.

Sadly, spoilers are already floating all over the internet, and it will be difficult to avoid them until the final episode of season four is finally released in February. Regardless of the difficulty, we should all do our best to keep from spoiling the finale for ourselves. As usual, you can trust that we’ll do our best to keep from spoiling anything for our loyal readers!

Did Brandon Auman go too far with these statements? Was his disappointment justified? Are you going to avoid spoilers for the season four finale of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Share your thoughts and plans either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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