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Paramount is apparently trying to revive an old pitch made by Roger Corman's production company in the 80's. Image Source: Fake News Inc.
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Paramount Announces Plan to Revive Roger Corman’s TMNT Movie

by Justin W
written by Justin W

In a surprise move, Paramount Pictures has combined forces with Roger Corman’s New Horizons production company to develop a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. This film will reportedly be almost entirely based upon an idea pitched by Corman’s New World Pictures in the 80’s. For those who aren’t aware, this was actually one of the first concepts pitched for a TMNT film. We’re still not sure what the plot will entail, but it’s safe to say that their choice of actors is a bit questionable at this stage in the game.

Originally, New World Pictures pitched a film that would feature Billy Crystal, Gallagher, Bobcat Goldthwait and the now deceased Sam Kinison as the four heroes in a half shell. Despite the fact that one of these actors passed away 25 years ago, Paramount has indicated that they want to stick with the original planned cast for this project. When asked about Sam Kinison’s role, one executive stated the following:

“We love Sam Kinison! He’s such a funny guy. We feel like his boisterous personality will be perfect for the role of Raphael. We’re currently in talks with his estate and are confident that we can work something out.”

It could be worse, right? This would be way worse, right? Image Source: Paramount Pictures, UCANTRUSTUS News.

It could be worse, right? This would be way worse, right? Image Source: Paramount Pictures, UCANTRUSTUS News.

Reporters felt that the decision was a little morbid and disturbing, but the head honchos at Paramount maintained that this was the best course of action. When asked why they felt it was a good idea to revive a rejected Roger Corman project, producers were adamant that they were just giving the fans what they wanted. This statement sounded curious to some in the crowd, and when pressed for more details, Jim Gianopulos provided additional information:

“Look, we tried something new with the Platinum Dunes movies produced by Michael Bay, but they just didn’t sell very well. The one thing we heard from the fans was that they wanted to see a movie that paid more respect to the original source material. We went back to the 80’s to look for inspiration and discovered this incredible project that had foolishly been rejected. We’ve gone back to the early days of the franchise in search of inspiration, and this is what we came up with. We’re confident that the fans will appreciate our attempt to bring life to a forgotten TMNT project.”

This is still worse, right? There's no way they could make anything more terrible! Image Source: Golden Harvest, 2TRU4U News.

This is still worse, right? There’s no way they could make anything more terrible! Image Source: Golden Harvest, 2TRU4U News.

This statement was followed almost immediately by an audible group of reporters sighing in unison. When asked for plot details, the CEO brought up his unpaid temporary assistant to explain that the movie would basically be Power Rangers meets Tron, with half the film shot traditionally and the other half produced with CGI animation. Shortly after this description, most press got up and left the building.

Oh, and have a wonderful April Fools Day. 🙂

Are you happy to hear that Paramount is totally making a new TMNT movie? Are you interested in seeing this happen? Share your thoughts either in the comments section below or on facebook/twitter and remember to check that date before you get too upset.

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Although the fifth season may be the last for Nickelodeon's TMNT, there is reason to believe that the turtles will stick around in film and on television. Image Source: Nickelodeon
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3 Reasons Viacom’s Revamp Could Mean Good Things For The TMNT

by Justin W
written by Justin W

After a somewhat disappointing year in the media business, Viacom has decided to rethink their entire approach to media in general. Their latest strategy is to begin developing deeper ties between their flagship cable networks and Paramount Pictures. One of their most successful networks is none other than Nickelodeon, and they actually announced plans to co-develop no fewer than four new Nickelodeon movies in the next few years. The first movie slated for release is entitled Amusement Park, and it will no doubt feature a slew of properties owned by Nickelodeon Studios.

Although none of these announcements made any specific mention of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, much of the language they did use suggested that Viacom probably won’t let the property get stale anytime soon. Here are a few reasons that this latest revamp could mean great things for our heroes in a half shell.

The Ninja Turtles Are One of Nickelodeon’s Best Assets

Although the producers at Platinum Dunes announced late last year that they currently have no plans for another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, the fact remains that this franchise represents one of the most significant properties that Viacom owns. This revamp has been referred to as an attempt to replicate the success of Disney, and it’s pretty clear that at least Paramount intends to do just that. After all, the only movie they have to represent their plans for the future is Amusement Park, which will be a CGI animated film directed by Pixar animator Dylan Brown.

That being said, it’s worth noting that Disney has seen success largely thanks to their acquisition of properties such as Star Wars and Marvel Studios. If Viacom intends to fully replicate Disney, it will be important to flaunt their most significant franchises – and that includes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Being that they announced three additional Nickelodeon films for theatrical release in the next few years, it’s entirely possible that one of those projects could in fact be related to the Ninja Turtles.

Could IDW develop their own TMNT movie or television show? Image Source: IDW.

Could IDW develop their own TMNT movie or television show? Image Source: IDW.

It’s very likely that one of the movies will be a Nicktoons film, while another could be the third Spongebob movie. This leaves a fourth project open, and that could mean that Paramount indeed intends to bring the TMNT back to the silver screen at some point in the next 3-4 years. After the unimpressive results of Out of the Shadows, it is unlikely that they would choose to work with Platinum Dunes on this project. If and when we do see another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, it will likely be a reboot which is co-produced by another studio.

Considering that IDW has recently seen a lot of success with their production studio, is it possible that Paramount would choose to work with them on a new TMNT movie? Only time will tell.

Viacom Wants More Ties Between Paramount and Nickelodeon

In addition to their plans for the world of film, it would appear that Viacom also wants the movie studio to bring some of their successful properties to the small screen. Although they have announced that their focus will be on The Paramount Network (a proposed re-branding of Spike TV), there is a very real possibility that any successful Nickelodeon films could be developed into a television series for the cable network. Should they manage to produce a successful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, chances are they would at least consider bringing that interpretation of the turtles to television as well.

Once again, this is an area where IDW could help out. The success of their production company has been focused pretty much entirely on television shows, so it stands to reason that Paramount/Viacom might be willing to work with them to bring a new interpretation of the TMNT to Nickelodeon, or perhaps even to their new Paramount Network. The head honchos of both companies have expressed great interest in working on new scripted television shows for their most popular networks, so it’s absolutely possible that we could see a new approach to our beloved franchise at some point in the near future.

We Might Finally Get Better Physical and Digital Distribution

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Earth's Last Stand DVD. Image Source: Nickelodeon.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Earth’s Last Stand DVD. Image Source: Nickelodeon.

Surprisingly, while discussing their plans for a revamp of Viacom, the company actually admitted that they hadn’t done well enough with their approach to both physical and digital media formats. Bob Bakish, CEO of Viacom, announced that they have plans to “make big moves in the digital world and physical world.” I think most shellheads would agree that this has been a long time coming, as their approach to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on DVD and digital platforms has been quite bewildering over the past few years. Of course, this wouldn’t be the first time we’ve heard promises like this, so we’ll just have to wait and see if Bob’s words hold any water.

As for digital distribution, there are already positive signs that should give TMNT fans hope for the future. Netflix Canada recently added the first two seasons of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to their service. It may only be the first two seasons, but at least we’re seeing Nickelodeon expand the reach of their digital content. Being that Bakish spent a lot of time talking about the ever changing habits of younger viewers (ergo, they all want their content on demand), it would make sense for them to start offering Nick’s TMNT on as many digital platforms as possible.

Will any of this come to fruition?

Honestly? We have no idea. All we really know is that Viacom has expressed absolutely no interest in selling off the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property. This would indicate that they do in fact have plans to work with the franchise both now and in the future. Their silence makes it almost impossible to tell exactly what will happen next for the turtles, but at least there are a few legitimate reasons to be hopeful.

Do you think Viacom will manage to do right by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Will this Revamp spell good news for our heroes in a half shell, or will they find a way to mess this all up? Share your thoughts and feelings either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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It's beginning to look like TMNT 3 is dead in the water. Image Source: Paramount Pictures.
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Andrew Form Confirms TMNT 3 Probably Won’t Be Happening

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Over the past few weeks, many of the actors attached to the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies have been talking about how much they would love to return for another sequel. Unfortunately, they’ve also indicated that they haven’t yet been approached about any future projects. For months, fans have been speculating about whether or not they would actually continue this series of TMNT films. It would appear that we finally have our answer, as producer Andrew Form has officially broken the silence about whether or not Platinum Dunes will be working on a TMNT 3.

While talking with Collider, Form had the following to say about a potential sequel:

“I don’t think there’s Turtles 3, but I wouldn’t say there’s never going to be another Turtles movie.”

Coming from one of the head honchos at Platinum Dunes, this is about as definitive of an answer as you’re likely to get. If they haven’t already planned TMNT 3, chances are that we won’t see one. That being said, it’s worth noting that Form didn’t rule out any other TMNT movies in the future. Considering that we recently discovered a survey hinting at the possibility of an animated Batman/TMNT crossover movie, it’s nice to hear that there is still faith in the franchise.

Chances are that we won't see these four turtles on the silver screen again, but they might appear once more in another form. Image Source: Paramount Pictures.

Chances are that we won’t see these four turtles on the silver screen again, but they might appear once more in another form. Image Source: Paramount Pictures.

Something tells me that the people at Platinum Dunes would love to continue working with the turtles. Unfortunately, Viacom and Paramount have both been under fire recently for their poor performance on the market as of late, so it’s unlikely that an under-performing film such as Out of the Shadows is going to get the greenlight for a sequel. That being said, we’ve seen no indication that Viacom has any intention of selling off any of their properties or companies such as Paramount Pictures, so it’s entirely possible that we will see another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie in the future.

If anything, at this point we’re probably going to see a reboot of the entire film series. They may even go back to the drawing board and consider a completely different approach for the next TMNT movie. Considering that there have been a lot of vocal fans complaining about the work done by Platinum Dunes and Michael Bay, Viacom would be smart to try something new with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Whatever happens next, we’ll be sure to keep you informed as we learn more about the future of these heroes in a half shell on the silver screen.

What do you think? Are you happy to hear that they won’t be continuing this series, or were you hoping to see TMNT 3? Do you think we will see another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie from Paramount in the next few years? Will they go back to the drawing board? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or on facebook/twitter.

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Will we be seeing this Leonardo return to the silver screen in a third TMNT movie? The future of this franchise is still unknown. Image Source: Paramount Pictures.
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Leonardo Says Third TMNT Movie Has Not Yet Been Announced

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Ever since Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows failed to impress at the box office this summer, a lot of fans have been wondering whether or not we would see another sequel in that movie universe. Although several actors have reported that they are signed on for at least three films, neither Paramount nor Platinum Dunes have revealed any plans for a third TMNT movie to the public. The only people who might know something about these potential plans would be those who are attached to the project in some way, and even they are now reporting that they haven’t heard anything.

Pete Ploszek, the actor who portrays Leonardo in both Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) and its sequel Out of the Shadows, recently gave an interview to CBM in which he was asked about whether or not he had heard anything about a third movie. His response was fairly straightforward, and it wasn’t exactly the kind of response that a lot of fans will want to hear:

“Not yet. As far as I’m concerned, there are people a lot higher up the food chain making those decisions, so we’re waiting to hear and I know that we’re all excited to keep doing these and I’m dying to get back in the same room with those four guys.”

Will this be the last TMNT movie from Paramount and Platinum Dunes? Image Source: Paramount Pictures.

Will this be the last TMNT movie from Paramount and Platinum Dunes? Image Source: Paramount Pictures.

If Ploszek had heard that the studio was moving forward with the third film, he might have said something like “I can’t talk about that yet.” Instead, he came right out and admitted that he hasn’t been told anything about a possible sequel. This doesn’t mean that they definitely aren’t going to move forward with a third movie, but at this point it’s pretty clear that the studios involved are taking a much different approach than they did after the first film was released. After all, if the actor who plays Leonardo doesn’t even know what’s happening with this franchise, it’s a good bet that we won’t be seeing another TMNT movie very soon.

Although some fans will no doubt be disappointed to hear this, others may actually be happy. There is a vocal group of TMNT fans who simply do not enjoy the Paramount/Platinum Dunes Turtle-verse, and they probably don’t want to see a ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3‘ hitting theaters in the near future. Personally, I’m a bit disappointed in this news, but I wouldn’t be upset if the studios involved decided to take a different direction with the Ninja Turtles property. That being said, even the turtles themselves don’t know what is going to happen yet, so it’s safe to say that the future of shellraising action on the silver screen is still up in the air.

Do you want to see another TMNT movie set in this universe? Would you rather see the studios take a different approach with the franchise? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments below or on facebook/twitter.

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Artist Kentaro Yoshida has created four amazing Out of the Shadows skateboards. Image Source: Mashable.
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TMNT Fan Creates Awesome Out of the Shadows Skateboards

by Justin W
written by Justin W

If you’re one of the many shellheads who loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, you’re going to wish that you could buy this amazing collection of custom TMNT skateboards. In honor of the film’s release on Blu-ray and DVD, one fan decided to make four unique Out of the Shadows skateboards. Each board features one of the four turtles set against the NYC skyline at night. The artist, Kentaro Yoshida, has clearly been inspired by the manga he read in his youth. The beautiful lines and almost primal designs are unlike anything we’ve ever seen for the Ninja Turtles!

Yoshida had a lot of great things to say about the latest film when he was interviewed recently by Mashable:

“I realized there are a lot more details in the costumes and the props – it’s a way different design than the comic. Obviously in the Ninja Turtles comic, they only have different colours for their masks. But in the movie, there are so many other details to personalize each of the characters.”

He’s got a point about these latest movies from Paramount and Platinum Dunes. The turtles are a lot more detailed in the latest movie series, from the shapes of their faces to the clothes that they wear. It looks like these details allowed Yoshida to come up with some awesome ideas for the design of his Out of the Shadows skateboards. Each turtle features a different flower which further represents their characters.

Yoshida was also inspired by the culture shock he experienced when moving from Japan to Australia. While talking with Mashable, he discussed how this change in his life affected the type of art he created. It’s pretty clear that this mixture of eastern and western cultures has resulted in a pretty amazing and unique artistic style.

Although these Out of the Shadows skateboards don’t appear to be available for purchase, it’s still pretty cool to get a look at one artist’s creative interpretations of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely going to be keeping my eyes peeled for more amazing artwork from Kentaro in the near future.

What do you think? Are these Out of the Shadows skateboards awesome, or would you prefer to see a different style of artwork for the turtles? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or via facebook/twitter!

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