Say what you want about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but the film grossed $477 million worldwide and currently holds the number 12 spot on the top grossing films of 2014.
Of course with numbers like that, you knew Paramount was going to follow that up with a sequel. While it was first thought that Jonathan Liebesman, who directed the last film, would return to direct Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, it’s being reported that the studio is now in talks with Earth To Echo helmer David Green to direct the sequel. More after the jump.
When it comes to Ninja Turtles movies Shredder is almost always the villain, despite there being plenty of other options to choose from such as Krang, Baxter Stockman, and Rat King. There’s also good henchman options aside from just using members of the Foot, such as Bebop and Rocksteady.
This was no different with the latest take on the characters, the Jonathan Liebesman-directed and Michael Bay-produced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles that was released this past August, where William Fichtner played the infamous villain. But some new concept art has found its way online and shows what Krang, Bebop, and Rocksteady might have looked like had they been used in the final movie. There’s also concept art for different versions of the turtles and Shredder than the not-so-popular designs used in the movie.
Usually when talking about a 3D remake of a beloved 2D animated anything, the response is pure anger. But when it’s just fans doing it for fun, why not?
Zim Animation took the opening theme song from the ’80s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated TV series, and remade it entirely with the third dimension added. It’s a chance for a little nostalgia if you grew up singing this theme song, and hey, the turtles still look far better than whatever the hell this is.
You can watch the original Ninja Turtles theme song and the 3D remake below.
With the release of the Michael Bay-produced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles this week, the Screen Junkies crew have decided to take on the original Turtles movie’s 1991 sequel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze for their Honest Trailers series.
While many who grew up loving the older Turtles movies will always always have a special place in their hearts for them, there’s no denying how hilariously silly this sequel was…something you’ll be reminded of watching this video.
With its August 8th release date fast approaching, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is ready to blast you with some new promotional materials.
To kick the marketing barrage into full gear four new character posters were unlocked one at a time according to fan demand via Twitter, starting with the turtles’ captain Leonardo; followed by Michelangelo; then Raphael; and lastly—for reasons beyond comprehension (how dare you, Twitter?!)—Donatello. The unlocking of the fourth and final character poster led to the reveal of a brand new trailer for the movie.
You can check out the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trailer and all four character posters below.
Students of the Unusual™ comic cover used with permission of 3BoysProductions
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