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Image of Krang (left) from Out of the Shadows, whose voice will be performed by Brad Garrett (right). Source: Paramount Pictures, Adrenaline Studios.
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Brad Garrett Replaces Fred Armisen As Krang in Out of the Shadows

by Justin W
written by Justin W

For those who weren’t aware, it was reported a few months ago that Fred Armisen would be providing the voice of Krang in the new movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Unfortunately, Armisen’s role was never confirmed with Paramount and we are now being told that he may never have been signed on for the film. Instead of Armisen, it would appear that veteran actor Brad Garrett will be taking on the role of Krang. I’d love to say that this might still be a rumor, but we actually have photographic evidence proving the potential legitimacy of the story.

Brad Garrett is a fantastic actor with a lot of street cred. He has performed a lot of voice acting throughout his career, including roles in films such as Finding Nemo and Ratatouille. However, he never really did anything fancy with his voice in these roles, instead electing to just provide his own natural voice for each character. This might be a problem for some fans, because he has a characteristically low voice that one could almost describe as velvety smooth. If there is one character in all of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles lore who does not have a smooth, baritone voice, it is Krang.

Brad Garrett at Adrenaline Studios reading lines for Krang from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Source: Adrenaline Studios.

Brad Garrett at Adrenaline Studios reading lines for Krang from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. Source: Adrenaline Studios.

To be fair, we have no way of knowing whether or not Brad will elect to stretch his acting muscles and truly recreate the Krang voice that we are all familiar with. Sadly, his history in the business would seem to indicate that this might not be the case, and we might have to expect the new Krang to have a much different voice. The very thought of this disappoints me, because I know that a lot of fans are going to be turned off by a version of the Utrom leader that doesn’t quite sound right. This is not to say that Garrett isn’t a good actor – he is absolutely fantastic – I’m just not sure that he’s right for this role.

This casting has been all but confirmed with Adrenaline Studios, where Brad Garrett recorded his lines, so it’s a safe bet that this is what we will be hearing when the movie releases in two weeks. I’ll reserve my judgment until the film actually comes out, but this news has definitely left me a little bit worried about what we can expect from Krang in Out of the Shadows. I really do enjoy Garrett’s work, so I’ll have to hear what he came up with for this role before making a judgment call about whether or not this was a bad decision. Remember shellheads: always watch the movie before criticizing it! (and yes, that goes for everyone who is unhappy with those Ghostbusters trailers as well)

What do you think? Will Brad Garrett pull off an excellent performance as Krang in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows? Is this just bad casting? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section or on facebook/twitter.

 

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Image taken from fourth Out of the Shadows TV Spots. Source: Paramount Pictures
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New Out of the Shadows TV Spots Reveal Plot Details

by Justin W
written by Justin W

We’ve already seen quite a few details leaked in previous Out of the Shadows trailers, but these might be even more informative and interesting. Yes, we already know about the Technodrome, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady – but how much do we really know about Casey Jones? Well, thanks to one of these Out of the Shadows TV spots, we’ve just learned an important detail about his background in the film.

The first TV spot starts off with a monologue from Jones telling us about how his life changed thanks to the turtles. It would appear that he’s one of the security guards driving the truck that we’ve already seen in previous trailers.

Based on previous trailers, you’d think that his first meeting with the turtles was in that back alley when he defends April O’Neil from the foot clan. According to these latest Out of the Shadows TV spots, that isn’t necessarily the case – although there’s no way to confirm whether or not he actually saw the turtles at that point.

Needless to say, this is a fairly significant plot detail that has been revealed in a simple 30 second teaser for the film. The more we learn about this sequel, the more excited I get!

Throughout the rest of this Out of the Shadows TV spot, we see a lot more jokes on display than we had seen in previous clips. The jokes keep coming in the second spot, as we hear Michelangelo making quips about preparing for the “ouch” while performing a ridiculously dangerous stunt.

Later in the teaser, Mikey is seen trying to shove three slices of pizza into his mouth all at once – and that couldn’t possibly be more Mikey. For those who were worried that this wouldn’t be very entertaining, I think it’s safe to say that there is nothing to fear. These are the fun loving, butt-kicking Ninja Turtles that you remember from your childhood.

What do you think? Do these latest Out of the Shadows TV spots make you more excited to see the film? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or via facebook/twitter!

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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 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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