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Screenshot from the second Out of the Shadows trailer
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Latest Out of the Shadows Trailer Reveals Retromutagen

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Paramount has just released their latest trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, and it features some pretty familiar plot concepts. If you’ve spent any time at all watching the original animated series or the new series from Nickelodeon, chances are that you’ll be familiar with retromutagen. Imagine our surprise when this trailer revealed not only the existence of something like retromutagen in the film, but also a potential conflict over whether or not the turtles should use the substance on themselves.

This is straight out of TMNT lore, so I can’t imagine that there will be too many fans crying foul. That being said, it would appear that their motivation in relation to the retromutagen may be different in the new movie. When the mysterious goo made its first appearance in the original animated series, the Ninja Turtles were more concerned with returning their master to his former self than they were with becoming humans. In this Out of the Shadows trailer, it would appear that the turtles are thinking more about themselves than they are about their master.

When we fast forward to the Nickelodeon series, the turtles are still more focused on using retromutagen for all the right reasons rather than trying to use it on themselves. Heck, if they did use it on themselves, they would probably just turn back into normal turtles. In this Out of the Shadows trailer, we see Donnie using the substance on his hand, which causes his hand to become more human. However, the first film indicated that the Ninja Turtles were once normal turtles, so this would imply a potential deviation from the original concept for retromutagen.

It would seem that although we’re going to see some references to classic moments in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, this sequel has taken a lot of liberties with the source material. Personally, I don’t have a problem with this, because we’ve seen a lot of changes to the TMNT formula over the past three decades and a lot of them have been pretty darn awesome. In this case, I’m very curious to see what they do with the concept of retromutagen, and I’m glad to see it making an appearance in the latest Out of the Shadows trailer.

What do you think? Did this Out of the Shadows trailer impress you? Are you excited to see the new TMNT movie? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments below or via facebook/twitter!

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Image from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
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Michael Bay Says Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III Was Inspiration

by Justin W
written by Justin W

In a truly moving interview, Michael Bay shared the inspiration for his work on the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies. Surprisingly, it turns out that despite the clear connections to the classic animated series, Bay said that his greatest source of influence for both the first movie and Out of the Shadows was actually Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.

This came as a shock to the person interviewing the executive producer, as the film was arguably the least successful Ninja Turtles film that had ever been made. Bay elaborated with the following statement:

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“I don’t know, man. I always loved the idea of the turtles going back in time and meeting actual samurai warriors and stuff. I always thought there weren’t enough explosions in [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III], but it had such promise and it was such an awesome idea.”

“The story was beautifully moving, and it made me want to make my own movie in the franchise. I knew that these alien turtles had more to tell us about the universe and time travel, which is why I think fans will be really happy with what we’ve done in [Out of the Shadows]. It’s going to blow your minds.”

Poster for film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III

When asked whether or not this meant there would be a connection between the two films, Bay laughed heartily for a solid two minutes and proceeded to wink incessantly at the interviewer. Sadly, there is no confirmation about whether or not such a connection exists, but Bay’s noted influence over the film series would seem to indicate that this may in fact be the case.

Despite its lack of success at the box office, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III has since become a much beloved cult classic that has unarguably inspired many filmmakers and artists. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we can’t wait to see the possible connections between everyone’s favorite TMNT movie and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

Oh, and by the way – April Fools!

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Image of Krang from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
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Out of the Shadows Details Revealed at Wondercon 2016

by Justin W
written by Justin W

We’re just a few short months from the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, which means that marketing is in full effect for the film. The studios are no doubt looking for every possible opportunity to promote the movie, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise when they drop in on a convention like Wondercon and reveal some juicy details about Out of the Shadows. Over the weekend, producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form joined Megan Fox and Stephen Amell to discuss the new TMNT movie and give everyone another taste of what they can expect later this summer. Let’s take a look at some of the information they provided!

Krang Will Be Voiced By Fred Armisen

Image of Fred Armisen, who will be voicing the character of Krang in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Perhaps best known for his time on SNL and the hit television series Portlandia, Fred Armisen will now be adding “Evil Utrom Overlord From Another Dimension” to his IMDb Filmography. Speaking as someone who loves his work, I have to say that this choice is actually a little surprising. I have no doubt that he can pull it off, but one has to wonder how he will sound as everyone’s favorite baddie from Dimension X. Thankfully, we might not have to wait too long to hear Armisen perform this role, as Andrew Form has stated that they will be revealing Krang’s voice in upcoming marketing attached to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

Bebop and Rocksteady are “Dumb and Fun”

Bebop and Rocksteady as they appear in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

During the panel at Wondercon, the producers referred to Bebop and Rocksteady by using two words in particular: dumb and fun. I’m sure some fans will take issue with this, but before you get upset that they might not be taking your favorite characters seriously, perhaps you should go back and watch some of the original TMNT cartoons. In their original design, Bebop and Rocksteady were exactly as Form described them when he called them “idiots” and “knuckleheads” during the press event. As a long time fan, I’m actually kind of glad to hear that they’re respecting the source material and providing the right characterization for these two morons.

Stephen Amell Knows How to Play Hockey

Casey Jones in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Stephen Amell went to great lengths to make sure that he got the character of Casey Jones right. Not only did he learn an entirely new style of fighting, but he also brought some of his skills with the puck to the table. When asked if he knew how to play hockey before taking the role, Amell said “I’m Canadian. It’s like asking people with feet if they walk.” In other words, we can rest assured that his fighting style is going to look authentic and that he’s probably going to fit the role of Casey Jones quite well.

Does this latest news make you more or less excited for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows? Are you concerned about the characterization of Bebop and Rocksteady? Do you think Fred Armisen will be able to pull off a good Krang voice? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and feel free to share your thoughts on facebook/twitter.

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The new Party Van/Party Wagon from a TMNT 2 clip
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New TMNT 2 Clip Reveals Party Van Features

by Justin W
written by Justin W

It sure has been a lot easier to find information about this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie than it was to discover anything about the first film. Heck, the studios are literally throwing trailers at us, and they all look pretty darn good. This time around, Paramount released something a little more significant than just a trailer, as they revealed a new TMNT 2 clip from Out of the Shadows during the Kid’s Choice Awards. Once you get past the live action choreography featuring Casey Jones taking down a few baddies, the video starts and we finally get a better look at their new Party Van!

We’ve definitely seen a few shots from this scene in previous trailers, but now we’re getting a better look at the battle that follows in this TMNT 2 clip. The first thing that fans will note is the horn from the Party Van blasting the theme from the original animated series. This is an awesome little reference to the origins of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so I’m sure that long time fans will appreciate the nod. Following this event, we get to see the van pull off a truly ridiculous move, as a pair of robotic arms begin to swing nunchaku and take out a few enemy vehicles. Personally, I’m very hopeful that this is an actual feature on the toy, because that would be amazing.

Finally, Raphael jumps out of the moving van and bowls into the enemies, eventually taking one of their bikes and using it to ride back up and into the van again. Needless to say, this was a pretty cool move, and it’s definitely the kind of thing we would expect from Raph. If you weren’t sure about whether or not they got the feel of the turtles right in this movie, I think this clip should lay those fears to rest. Not only were they joking around a lot, but the kind of weapons and methods they were using in order to take out their enemies were also absolutely brilliant.

I don’t know about you, but I am now very excited to see this movie. Thankfully, we won’t have to wait much longer to check out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, as the movie is slated for release on June 3rd. In just a few short months, we’ll all be gathering together in the theaters to pig out on popcorn and watch some turtley awesome action! What do you think? Has this latest TMNT 2 clip convinced you to watch the new movie when it comes out? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments below or via facebook/twitter.

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Brian Tee as The Shredder in Out of the Shadows
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First Look At The Shredder In Out Of The Shadows

by Justin W
written by Justin W

In a surprise tweet yesterday, actor Brian Tee shared one of the first decent images of his take on The Shredder in the new movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. As has been previously noted, Tee’s Shredder appears to be a lot more true to the source material, as he is wearing realistic armor that could easily be used for practicing martial arts. Sadly, until now we haven’t quite known what his helmet would look like in this movie, as every picture of Tee in costume has been without the iconic Shredder mask. The great part about this newest image is that it finally reveals what that mask is going to look like in Out of the Shadows.

As you can see, this Shredder mask is perhaps a bit less dramatic than what we saw in the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Considering how over-the-top that version of the infamous villain was, chances are that this design will actually be a welcome change for most fans. After all, there were quite a few people who said that Shredder looked and behaved like a Transformer in the first film, and they weren’t exactly wrong about that. It’s nice to see a version of the character that looks a little bit more realistic in this movie. I don’t know about you, but this is definitely getting me more psyched about Out of the Shadows!

In previous discussions about the character, Tee stated that this version of the villain was more “grounded in reality.” If this image is any indication, he wasn’t just feeding us a line. Personally, I would love to see a more realistic version of the Shredhead, if only because his persona in the 2014 TMNT movie was a little confusing. What do you think? Does this latest picture of The Shredder get you more excited for the new movie? Would you prefer to see a more realistic version of the villain, or did you like the version we already got in the first film? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments below or via facebook/twitter.

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