TheShowstoppa
07-17-2007, 05:58 PM
So... I figured I would start this topic. I get sick of the same medicore whinings from certain people on my TMNT forum, so I want to hear what everyone here thinks.
Old Toon - Personally, Seasons 1 - 2 and a half (that's half of season 3 Folks) were great. Then it became way too fucking campy. While I own ALL of the DVDs for the old toon to date, I still can't bring myself to finish the 4th Season. They're releasing season 5 on August 7th with the last half of TMNT: Fast Forward and the TMNT movie. Meaning: I'm going to be spending WAY too much money on August 7th.
New Toon: ROCKS!!! I have not pissed or moaned about anything (other than the first few episodes of Fast Forward minus the FF pilot.) and I find this series to be far superior to the other series. On a side note: It in no way bothers me that Shredder Turns out to be an Utrom (which is what Krang was based off of.) Some of the episodes are darkier and far better than the ones of the 88 toon. (Watch "Same as it Never Was" and "Insane in the Membrane" to catch my drift.)
I'm tossing it up now... Let me hear what you have to say. For the record, Bebop and Rocksteady, all the while being signifigant to the old toon, they have no place in the new one, nor do I feel the need for them. The show operates just fine without, however, there are a few nods to them in the show.
Since it's been 3 days, here is some news that I'm taking from the TMNT June meetings reguarding the continuation of any movie, series, and toy lines.
Mirage's C.E.O. Gary Richardson and Director of Licensing Steve Murphy attended the Licensing Show in New York City last week and here's the scoop regarding the future for the TMNT:
TMNT movie sequel: Mirage and its partners (Imagi, Warner Brothers and the Weinstein Group) are still discussing the possibility of a sequel for the CG film. Hopefully a decision will be made by the end of summer. Think positive - create good karma!
TMNT cartoon on 4Kids TV (USA): Six new episodes of "Fast Forward" will air this fall beginning in September. From January to May of 2008, 4Kids TV will air most or all of the "Ninja Tribunal" episodes (although episode #110, "Nightmares Recycled", WILL NOT be completed or aired). Series producer Lloyd Goldfine and TMNT co-creator/owner Peter Laird are currently in talks regarding a new direction for the series to take in the fall of '08, but no definite decision has been made regarding what this new direction may be. Time will tell - but mum's the word for now.
Playmates Toys: movie-themed toys will continue to be released until mid 2008. No decisions have been made yet regarding what will be released for the second half of '08. Rumors of a 5' tall robotic action figure that can talk and do seven different martial arts moves are not true.
Ubisoft: Mirage is in negotiations with Ubisoft to produce a new TMNT video game. The CG movie models will be used, although the game will be independently produced (so it won't be directly based on any preexisting media like a TV show or film). If all goes well, the game will be out in late 2008 or early 2009. More than likely it will not be released on all of the same platforms that the movie game appeared on.
A retro-licensing program will kick into high gear in 2008 with merchandise based on the 1980s TMNT cartoon series. Lots of adult-sized gear will be available! Can we get a "Cowabunga!" from the faithful? Awe yeah!
Steve Murphy will be spearheading (katana-heading?) special events and merchandise programs to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the TMNT comic book in May, 2009. It's too early to say what will be involved, but Mirage plans to celebrate this monumental achievement in style!
Old Toon - Personally, Seasons 1 - 2 and a half (that's half of season 3 Folks) were great. Then it became way too fucking campy. While I own ALL of the DVDs for the old toon to date, I still can't bring myself to finish the 4th Season. They're releasing season 5 on August 7th with the last half of TMNT: Fast Forward and the TMNT movie. Meaning: I'm going to be spending WAY too much money on August 7th.
New Toon: ROCKS!!! I have not pissed or moaned about anything (other than the first few episodes of Fast Forward minus the FF pilot.) and I find this series to be far superior to the other series. On a side note: It in no way bothers me that Shredder Turns out to be an Utrom (which is what Krang was based off of.) Some of the episodes are darkier and far better than the ones of the 88 toon. (Watch "Same as it Never Was" and "Insane in the Membrane" to catch my drift.)
I'm tossing it up now... Let me hear what you have to say. For the record, Bebop and Rocksteady, all the while being signifigant to the old toon, they have no place in the new one, nor do I feel the need for them. The show operates just fine without, however, there are a few nods to them in the show.
Since it's been 3 days, here is some news that I'm taking from the TMNT June meetings reguarding the continuation of any movie, series, and toy lines.
Mirage's C.E.O. Gary Richardson and Director of Licensing Steve Murphy attended the Licensing Show in New York City last week and here's the scoop regarding the future for the TMNT:
TMNT movie sequel: Mirage and its partners (Imagi, Warner Brothers and the Weinstein Group) are still discussing the possibility of a sequel for the CG film. Hopefully a decision will be made by the end of summer. Think positive - create good karma!
TMNT cartoon on 4Kids TV (USA): Six new episodes of "Fast Forward" will air this fall beginning in September. From January to May of 2008, 4Kids TV will air most or all of the "Ninja Tribunal" episodes (although episode #110, "Nightmares Recycled", WILL NOT be completed or aired). Series producer Lloyd Goldfine and TMNT co-creator/owner Peter Laird are currently in talks regarding a new direction for the series to take in the fall of '08, but no definite decision has been made regarding what this new direction may be. Time will tell - but mum's the word for now.
Playmates Toys: movie-themed toys will continue to be released until mid 2008. No decisions have been made yet regarding what will be released for the second half of '08. Rumors of a 5' tall robotic action figure that can talk and do seven different martial arts moves are not true.
Ubisoft: Mirage is in negotiations with Ubisoft to produce a new TMNT video game. The CG movie models will be used, although the game will be independently produced (so it won't be directly based on any preexisting media like a TV show or film). If all goes well, the game will be out in late 2008 or early 2009. More than likely it will not be released on all of the same platforms that the movie game appeared on.
A retro-licensing program will kick into high gear in 2008 with merchandise based on the 1980s TMNT cartoon series. Lots of adult-sized gear will be available! Can we get a "Cowabunga!" from the faithful? Awe yeah!
Steve Murphy will be spearheading (katana-heading?) special events and merchandise programs to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the TMNT comic book in May, 2009. It's too early to say what will be involved, but Mirage plans to celebrate this monumental achievement in style!