TMNT Bday project!

[Michaelangelo]

Hey everyone,

This is an idea to help throw our own way of saying "Happy Birthday" to the TMNT.  The original comic came out on May 5th, 1984 and every year since I became a fan I've seen this date as one of the two Birthdays for the TMNT (the other being November 19th, 1983 which is when Eastman and Laird did the first drawings of the Turtles).

I always try to do something, be it just go out for ice cream or watch the TMNT movie or read a TMNT graphic novel on that day, just as my way of saying Happy Birthday, but this year I'd like to see if we as the fans could do something.  This would take every fan we know, be it here on TMNT-L or any other forum out there.   This goal is BIG, in fact it's huge and would be a first time in history (I think) to ever happen.

We all know the movie came out on March 23rd, and most of us have seen the movie at least once if not more.   So this is no big news anymore, the Turtles have fastly gone from #1 in box offices to #9.  Sad isn't it?  Would of like to have seen them up near the top a little longer, but we did the best we could and are proud to say thanks to the fans the Turtles were #1 their opening weekend.   This is a goal I don't think we'll see again with this movie, though hopefully the DVD sales will be through the roof.

Now onto my plan for the TMNT birthday.   The weekend that May 5th lands, is ALSO the weekend that "Spiderman 3" hits the theaters.  So a lot of comic book fans will be heading to the theaters any how.  We all know that "Spiderman 3" will take first place in the box offices hands down, though what would be #2?  I don't know about you guys, but I think it'd be sweet to see TWO COMIC BOOK MOVIES in the top two spots at the box office.

So the goal is to get AS MANY people we can to see the movie that weekend.  Sure a lot of which will go to Spiderman, but it'd rock if they take that time at the theater to see TMNT be it their first or second time!  This could really get the press talking, if a movie over a month old could some how shoot all the way back up to #2 on the list!   What are the chances?

Slim to none right......

Well the fans can do anything, the fans control what happens by buying the products, going to the movies, eating the food and watching the TV.   The fans are what makes any movie, show or comic what they are.  And I believe the fans have the power to show the media that we're more than just one or two little people out here.

If you like this idea, pass the word along to other message boards, forums, Live Journal, Dead Journal.... or anywhere else YOU can think of!

"Help in the goal to give the TMNT a GREAT Birthday weekend!   On the weekend of May 4th, 5th, and 6th please try to see the movie at least once.  Bring friends, family or anyone else you can think of and make this a weekend to remember!  This weekend is the same weekend that Spiderman comes out, so if the goal does work out, two Comic book movies could take top billing!

Help spread the word and make history in box offices!"

[splintered]

That would be really cool to have the all the Turtles fans that came out for "TMNT" opening weekend to come out again that weekend while they catch "Spider-Man 3." I'll take my friends back into the theater to watch Turtles again after we watch Spidey. No matter what the box office numbers are, it's a nice way to acknowledge the Turtles and show support for the franchise.

[AristaNiara]

I'd gladly do something if I had the time.  I'm graduating and that's right in the middle of exams...*groans* If I can, I'll do something but I don't think that's possible.

[Michaelangelo]

I can understand that Arista and totally wish you the best with your school!!!!!!

Though anyone who can't make it, are more than welcome to help out by at least spreading the word to other groups and by posting on stuff like myspace bulletins.  

[sadboy]

You have a dream, and it saddens me that more people don't follow. (sniff)

[Michaelangelo]

Don't worry about that, or be sadden.   The goal of this is to have fun and see if it works.  If it doesn't than no harm done, though if it does it could make history.  The idea of this is something the fans could enjoy and the movie is better the second time around than the first, so it'll be a chance for those who only saw it once to take another look at it.    

Who knows, this is one of those movies you may see something that you didn't see before

[sadboy]

Ivey,

Not to undermine your idea, but I think there might be another way to celebrate the birthday. I don't know if it's been done before, but you could arrange a live TMNT chat where fans of all types can pop in all day and say "Happy Birthday".

I guess, when celebrating something special, it's good to know other people are in it with you.

[Michaelangelo]

That kind of thing is done all the time, chats are all over the place.  This thing right here is away that the fans can show the studio and the big shots in the suites that they care.   Saying it on the internet is one thing, but showing up and doing something about it at the theaters and such is another.

And really I'm having good reactions to this idea in other places.  If the word is spread right, the fans can do a lot.  And what is this $5 to $8 for a movie ticket?  It's not like we're asking for one person to go in and spend $100 in the theaters.  This could be fun and if the word gets out, it'll be nice to see just how much of an effect the internet makes.

[cowabunga14]

I'll see what I can do about this cuz I'd really like to help TMNT get up in the rankings again. I believe the Saturday Spidey 3 comes is also Free Comic Book Day, so that might keep from seeing either movie, but I could see TMNT again before or after Free Comic Book Day. If I do this, I'm probably gonna wait awhile to see Spider-Man 3 because I'm a bigger Turtle fan than I am a Spidey fan.

[Terri]

I'll do that for sure...provided that the movie is still at my theatre by then

[HUN]

(gives Mikey a high "three")

Way to go, Mikey! I think this idea ROCKS! I definitely wouldn't mind seeing that flick again! Wouldn't it be cool to see the reviews after that weekend that TMNT makes a landslide comeback in theaters(after Spiderman 3, of course! I am a big Spidey fan; I'm a 60's product, after all!).

I plan to make that day "Movie Day", and I'll see TMNT for a preshow attraction, and make Spidey 3 the main attraction for the evening. WOW! That's gonna be a fun day! I haven't done movie hopping like that since the original Star Wars years! C'mon, TMNT fans! Let's make that box office explode!  

[Absaraka]

You're assuming it'll still be in theaters on May 5th.  Not a safe assumption, going by the local listings here in DC.

TMNT is matinee only at almost every theater in town, and that usually is a sign that theaters are getting ready to pull it.  Even the 20-screen megaplex just up the way in Silver Spring has TMNT as matinee-only this week.

I hope TMNT is around on the big screen for that weekend, and if it's still out, I'll see it.

But please, Mikey, do yourself a favor here: have a Plan B.  Not that you want to use it, of course, but just in case.

Raka

[Michaelangelo]

Hehehe

Who says that's all I have planned for that weekend, tis be my Bday weekend too.  I'm going to a few different events and stuff.  This is just something that the fans could do as a whole.  

And I realize that the movie could be out of theaters by than (I'm sure our dollar theater will still have it at least).  Though this is just in case those rear theaters still have it.  

[HUN]

Yeah, good points on both sides here. My plan A will be to hit the dollar theater.
Then plan B will be to grab some action figures to boost their sales.
Whatever it takes to get the green guys on the map. I want to make sure I get
at least a bit part in the sequel(IT CAN HAPPEN!!).  

[Michaelangelo]

Hehehe

I've been also buying up the air heads where ever I find them.   I've been living off these things.  I can't believe how rear the Michelangelo tattoo is.  I found it once, in the first one I opened.  Since than I haven't seen another Mike.

[HUN]

I guess they didn't want to overpopularize the "Battle Nexus Champion"!
(I can't believe I brought that up!)  

I've been wanting to get those TMNT figures McDonald's was selling, but I
couldn't work up enough nerve to order a happy meal! Besides, I'd need
about 10 of those to fill me up!  

[Michaelangelo]

I'm so happy!  My theater I've been going to said they should still have the TMNT movie that weekend!!!!!!  YAY!!!!!!!!    So I will be able to do this.

[HUN]

The big turtle in the sky is smiling!  

I have a feeling that box offices will hold on to TMNT if it still proves to be a big seller!
(hint-hint)  

[Leonardo]

Our area no longer has TMNT as of this week.
You would have to go to Salinas to see it. Which is only about 35-40 minutes away...buuuut one of those theatres most people would not want to go to... I have heard the other is nice.
But I suspect in another week, it could be gone from there, too.

[HUN]

Oh, well, ROAD TRIP, anyone?

They do have holdovers at the military base down my way. The attendance is so low
that they open the theatre up to the general public. I may possibly catch it there.
I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Plan B; grab some action figs!  

[Rin]

I intend to go as well. Doubt I'll be able to drag my boyfriend along (my birthday is on the 2nd) ... but there are others who would be willing to go with me. Who can say birthday money! (Me: "T-M-N-T!")

Having the only Famous Players theatre in the entire province does have its benefits. *smirks*

[Michaelangelo]

Awesome!  Always good to see someone else joining in on the fun!  

Hopefully we can spread the word enough to get others to give this a try.  It's great when the TMNT fans can pull together for this stuff.

[TheJoker1x]

Thursday May 3rd, is Turtles Last Day at MJR MarketPlace 20 in Sterling Heights.

[Michaelangelo]

That is a total bummer.  I'm hoping a different theater will still have it pass Thursday, but I will be going to MJR to see it off.

[Starlilica]

Just something first: This is my first post here at TMNT-L. Yay me!

On-Topic: I think this is a great idea... what's another showing of TMNT after the first seven times (no joke)? I'll drag all my friends to it, and possibly my siblings ^-^ I'll postulate this idea elsewhere as well, including my own TMNT site.

[Michaelangelo]

Welcome to TMNT-L!  Always great to meet another fan!  

Heh and trust me, you're not the only one to see this movie a lot in the theater.  I'll add you to our Movie Count Topic  Please feel free to answer our welcome questions at http://www.tmnt-l.com/index.php?topic=8  And if you have any questions feel free to ask me or any of the other mods on TMNT-L.

[Leonardo_Mystic]

My theater is still playing the movie this weekend! So awesome.   I'm definitely going to see it for the birthday.

[Leonardo]

It's official. There are no area theatres showing TMNT.
One would probably have to go over and hour away to find one. Maybe more.

[Michaelangelo]

Well I searched Yahoo for a theater in my area that would have it and got....

Sorry, showtimes are not currently available
for this title in your area.


I saw it out of my theater yesterday, by going to two viewings (including the last).   I guess seeing the movie 52 times is a good Bday gift to the guys even if it wasn't on their Bday.  Though it would of been cool to say I went on my bday to TMNT.  

[cynlee]

I guess you could say that Buslady, her kid Chris and I did something like this.  We went to see the movie again-- and though Spiderman 3 had opened, there were still about 10 or more others in there with us-- and some were newbies, judging from the laughs!  I think the rest were repeats like us.  Then we went to Dave and Busters for lunch and game playing.  Then I got home to find my hat (Raphael).  OH, and I wore my "Don't try this at home" shirt, and some guy in the mall gave me a huge grin and said "HEY!  I'll buy that shirt right now from ya!  Turtle Power!"

[Starlilica]

Just got back from number 8... hopefully I'll score at least two more times for a nice round number. Anyways, there are at least four theaters showing it still in my area. :3 Even with Spiderman 3 (call me biased, but TMNT was waaaaaay better than Spidey 3 x3), there were a mom and son and then a dad and two sons, plus my group of three... wish there was more, though. It's always fun with a packed theater (but only if you have good seats!).

[Leonardo_Mystic]

Saw it last night at the last showing of the day. I almost had the whole theater to myself except for an older guy that sat in the back. It was cool. Since it was so quiet and relatively empty, I found myself way more into it than the first three times. Having an audience, though while cool to hear their reactions, kind of gets distracting for me.