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Turtle Power: Volume II is still in the works, and the filmmakers behind this project will be discussing the movie at SDCC 2017! Image Source: Definitive Films.
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Turtle Power: Volume II Will Be Discussed at SDCC 2017

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Several years ago, a couple of independent filmmakers approached us about their latest project. This doesn’t happen often, but it’s always interesting to see what up and coming creative minds have to contribute to the franchise. Sometimes these types of projects fizzle out and never see the light of day, but this time was different. We were excited about the concept for their film from the start, as they informed us that the film would include some very unique and historic footage related to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Although there were times when we weren’t sure when or if the movie would ever be released, eventually it was discovered that Paramount had secured the rights and decided to release it alongside the major motion picture in 2014. The rest may someday be included in the definitive history of the people who made this documentary possible. If the title didn’t already give it away, we’re talking about Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

This documentary featured footage of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird from back in the 80’s, deliberating over the types of toys that should be brought to market and celebrating the success of their comic book franchise. The movie was also notable for including some of the last footage that was ever shot of James Avery (the voice of Shredder) before he unfortunately passed away. They weren’t lying when they called it a definitive history of the TMNT!

That being said, even at the time of its release, we noted that they missed a few important details here and there. For instance, they pretty much entirely neglected to mention the 2k3 series, and there were a few other holes missing in the entire story. Thankfully, it would appear that they are being given the opportunity to correct this mistake, as they are currently working on Turtle Power: Volume II.

Although we still don’t know a lot about this project, we can tell you a few things for sure:

  • The Turtle Power filmmakers will be hosting a panel about this and other projects at SDCC 2017
  • Projects currently in production include both Turtle Power: Volume II and Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-man
  • They will be revealing footage that may or may not make the final cut
  • The panel will be held on July 22nd from 7:15pm – 8:20pm at the Marriott Grand Ballroom 3 & 4
  • For more information, check out their Facebook page Definitive Film

Needless to say, this is big news for anyone attending SDCC 2017. Something tells me a lot of people completely missed this, and it seems like the kind of event that fans will definitely want to attend. Hopefully this helps to get the message out, and at the very least I’m sure that fellow shellheads will be glad to hear that their plans for a second Turtle Power documentary are still in motion. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date as information about this project continues to develop.

Until then, we recommend that you check out the original Turtle Power film!

Are you excited for Turtle Power: Volume II? Do you plan on seeing this panel at SDCC 2017? Share your thoughts and plans either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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Will Nickelodeon be putting an end to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles after 5 seasons? Only one source is indicating that this may be the case. Image Source: Nickelodeon.
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Will Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles End After Fifth Season?

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Rumors are flying all over the internet today about the possibility that Nickelodeon may be putting an end to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles after five seasons. The fifth season hasn’t yet begun, but it will air sometime in 2017. Although there are reports that this may be happening, Nickelodeon hasn’t confirmed their plans for the future of this television series just yet. So where are all of these wild rumors coming from? Well, they came from Isaac Elliot-Fisher, the cinematographer behind Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Isaac joined the crew of Turtle Flakes – a podcast created by TMNT fans – in order to talk turtles with some fellow shellheads. The subject ranged from Turtle Power’s sequel to the future of Nick’s animated series, which lead directly to the bombshell from Elliot-Fisher. At roughly 57:38, he reveals that the series is apparently going to end after its fifth season. Unfortunately, this is the first report that we’ve heard suggesting that the series will be ending any time soon, and it has yet to be confirmed by any other source.

The potential end to Nick's TMNT is definitely a shocker, because there have been no indications that this would happen anytime soon. Image Source: Nickelodeon.

The potential end to Nick’s TMNT is definitely a shocker, because there have been no indications that this would happen anytime soon. Image Source: Nickelodeon.

Although it’s entirely possible that Elliot-Fisher is privy to information we do not yet have, the lack of any other source leads me to believe that it might not be true. It’s not that I don’t trust him, but there literally is no indication that Nickelodeon has any intention of finishing the series anytime soon. The fifth season hasn’t even begun to air yet, and they keep bringing in voice actors such as Mark Hamill to play new characters in the series. If they’re willing to invest enough money and time into the series to keep it running into 2017, why would they decide to kill the show before they know whether or not it will remain popular?

This move would make absolutely no sense whatsoever, and so far only one person has even so much as suggested that it will be happening. Elliot-Fisher isn’t exactly an unreliable source, but as the only source for this information, it’s difficult to believe what he is saying without any evidence. If you listen to the podcast, he is asked about the possibility of this happening and simply responds “yes.” It could be that he misunderstood the question or was confused about the subject of discussion at this point in the show, but it’s also just as likely that he has been told about the plans for this animated series ahead of time.

Even the turtles are shellshocked by this potential development! Image Source: Nickelodeon.

Even the turtles are shellshocked by this potential development! Image Source: Nickelodeon.

Whatever the case may be, the reality is that we simply don’t know what Nickelodeon has planned for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles after their fifth season. If we get halfway through the next season and they haven’t yet announced plans for the sixth season, there may be cause for concern. Unfortunately, until Nickelodeon comes forward and explains what their plans are for the series, we simply won’t know for sure whether or not Elliot-Fisher was telling the truth about the eventual end of this animated series.

Here’s hoping that this was all just a huge misunderstanding, but it’s important to be prepared for the eventuality that one of the greatest interpretations of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles may soon be coming to an end.

Do you think Nickelodeon will finish their animated TMNT series after five seasons, or will they continue? Is Isaac Elliot-Fisher privy to information we do not yet have, or is he speaking out of turn? Is it possible that he misunderstood the question and simply made a mistake with his answer? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments section below or on facebook/twitter.

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Kevin Eastman sat down for an interview with FauxPop Media for Turtle Power: Volume 2. Image Source: Kevin Eastman Studios.
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Sequel to Turtle Power Documentary In The Works

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Several years ago, the production company FauxPop began working on a documentary film about the origins of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. When they began their work, they didn’t necessarily have the support of a major studio or anyone of note. Thankfully, they eventually managed to secure interviews with several people who had close ties to the franchise. In 2014, Paramount purchased the rights to distribute their film and it became known as Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The film was pretty well received, but it actually failed to touch on a lot of important moments in the history of the property. Thankfully, it would appear that they have begun work on a direct sequel to Turtle Power! According to Co-creator Kevin Eastman himself, FauxPop has been working on “Volume 2” of Turtle Power, and they actually managed to secure an interview with him for this documentary. Needless to say, that’s definitely a good sign for what we can come to expect from the next movie in this series!

I never expected to see a sequel to Turtle Power, but I’m glad to see that they are working on this project. The first film included a lot of never-before-seen footage from the early days, but it failed to touch on much of the TMNT content that came out in the last 20 years. Although they referred to Turtle Power as “The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” there was quite a bit of information missing from the documentary. Hopefully this second volume will add a lot of new material and touch on subjects such as the 4Kids series and the comics.

As of right now, it’s hard to say when we will see Turtle Power: Volume 2 hitting store shelves. They’re in the process of producing the film as we speak, so chances are that it will be a while before the film is actually available to purchase. Until then, you can always watch the original documentary for free on Paramount’s Youtube channel.

Are you excited to see another Turtle Power documentary coming from FauxPop Media? Will you watch this movie when it is released? What do you want to see them focus on? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments section below or on facebook/twitter.

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Turtle Power Director Takes On He-man With ‘Power of Grayskull’ Documentary

by Justin W
written by Justin W

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have an interesting history with He-man. While they may have been competitors in the world of cartoons, toys and comic books in the 80’s, both properties now enjoy a healthy and nostalgic fan base. If you grew up watching either the Ninja Turtles or Masters of the Universe, chances are that you were familiar with both franchises. Perhaps that’s why Randall Lobb, the man behind the Turtle Power documentary, has decided to make his next documentary about He-man and the Masters of the Universe!

Lobb will be joining Rob McCallum, the man behind the documentary Nintendo Quest, to craft a movie that truly honors the franchise. The movie will be entitled Power of Grayskull, and it will be produced by Lobb’s FauxPop Media and Pyre Productions. There’s no word yet on when the movie will be released, but it looks like they will be launching a Kickstarter campaign for the project sometime in early 2016. Needless to say, when that crowdfunding project launches, we will be one of the first to let you all know about it.

Much like Turtle Power, Power of Grayskull will focus on the creation of the franchise and the many different areas of pop culture that were affected by the Masters of the Universe. You can expect topics to range from the cartoons to the comic books, and I have no doubt that they will place a lot of focus on the popular He-man toy lines that are still being produced today. If you’ve ever had an interest in the MOTU universe, this documentary sounds like it will be right up your alley.

The name may be a play off of "Thundarr the Barbarian," but the characters are often based on the MOTU universe.

The name may be a play off of “Thundarr the Barbarian,” but the characters are often based on the MOTU universe.

Okay, so He-man is not the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but this project is still definitely worthy of note. After all, the world of MOTU had a profound effect on the TMNT universe. One look at Crognard the Barbarian proves that He-man and similar cartoons were definitely an inspiration for the creators of Nickelodeon’s TMNT series. It’s also nice to see that the guy who worked so hard to bring us the most definitive TMNT documentary of all time is continuing his work with yet another beloved franchise.

What do you think? Will you be supporting Power of Grayskull when the Kickstarter goes live? Are you excited to see another awesome documentary from Randall Lobb and Rob McCallum? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let us know if He-man was just as influential for you as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. If you haven’t seen Turtle Power yet, do yourself a favor and check it out on DVD or Digital Streaming today!

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Official Music Video For New Partners in Kryme Song ‘Rock The Half Shell’

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Late in 2013, we discovered a leaked video from an event where Partners in Kryme performed a new song about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. At the time, the new movie hadn’t yet been released and there wasn’t much information about the music they were going to use in the film. We were curious whether or not this TMNT song would find its way into the new soundtrack, but unfortunately that didn’t happen. Over a year later, the group has finally released the official music video on their Youtube channel to little fanfare, and that is definitely a Kryme.

Whereas the original leaked video was fairly poor quality and it was very difficult to actually hear the song, this music video is crystal clear and even features some rather memorable faces. In addition to seeing the lead member of Partners in Kryme himself, we also get to see the turtles, Andre the Black Nerd (from Black Nerd Comedy) and even Kevin Eastman make appearances as well. Obviously, the fans are perhaps the biggest stars of this video, and that’s exactly as it should be.

Turtle_Power_Partners_in_KrymeAlthough some fans may have forgotten this group, they will no doubt remember the catchy tune they wrote for the first film in 1990 – say it with me – T-U-R-T-L-E Power. If you were a TMNT fan in the 90’s, you probably wore out your CD or cassette tape of the soundtrack just listening to that one song over and over again. Not only was Turtle Power memorable and catchy, but it was also one of the best theme songs about our favorite heroes in a half shell.

It’s been roughly 25 years since that song was released, and there’s no better time than now to release a new song about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. With a musical track that is based heavily on Rock the Casbah by The Clash, Rock The Half Shell is a love letter to the turtles that should not be missed. If you saw the original leaked video, do yourself a favor and check out the official music video for Rock the Half Shell below. Keep your eyes peeled for those special guests, and listen closely for references that all the shellheads will appreciate.

What do you think? Is this latest Partners in Kryme track catchy enough to get stuck in your head? What was your favorite part of the music video? Let us know in the comments below!

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