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Thought I would open a brand new thread with all the links to the official news about the TMNT live action film set for a 2011 release. Add your comments/concerns/fangirl-boy-ism here, too  *NEW*!!!!! [5/28/10] Originally posted by Phoenix:  Previous news: So, first and foremost, from Peter Laird's blog: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ Come Alive In Major Motion Picture for 2011 New Theatrical Film to tell Origin Story of the Legendary Characters Los Angeles, April 23, 2009— The Mirage Group has given the green light for development of a live-action major motion picture focusing on the origins of the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, targeted for release in 2011. Announcement of the latest (fifth) big screen version of the crime-fighting “heroes in a half-shell” comes on the day the Turtles kick off their 25th anniversary national “Shell-ebration” in New York City with multiple events that include the honor of lighting the Empire State Building in ‘turtle green’ and a unique outdoor presentation of their beloved first “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” film at the Tribeca Film Festival “Drive-In”. Mirage is partnering with producers Scott Mednick (“300”, “Superman Returns”, “10,000 BC”, and the upcoming “Where the Wild Things Are”) and Galen Walker (who produced the most recent computer-animated “TMNT” theatrical release) to create this live action film. Peter Laird, Gary Richardson, Frederick Fierst, Eric Crown and Napoleon Smith III will serve as executive producers of the film, which is based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters created by Laird and Kevin Eastman. Mednick and Walker will serve as producers. The project is being funded through Lightbox Productions, LLC. “It was critical to us to find people who both understood the Turtles franchise and were accomplished film makers who appreciated both the action and humor components of the Turtles’ identity ,” said Gary Richardson CEO, The Mirage Group. “With Galen and Scott we know we’ve found great talent with those essential attributes.” “The original dozen comics created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman are some of the best source material one could hope for,” said Mednick. “We’re excited to bring this story to a whole new generation of moviegoers as well as the legions of fans that have made the Turtles - Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael as well as Splinter, April O’Neil, Casey Jones and, of course, the great villain Shredder - a part of their world for 25 years.” Mednick has begun reaching out to writers and directors and is already in discussion with several high-profile actors interested in portraying Turtles characters they loved as kids. 4Kids Entertainment, master licensing agency for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property, will be handling all of the movie merchandise licensing. You can read the rest of entry here.  "Variety" magazine article  Joblo.comFound by fans all around the web. Please share your links & excitement.  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2009, 09:35:11 AM » |
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Yes, I heard about this. I'm very excited to see something like this happen. I can't wait.
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« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2009, 08:52:35 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2009, 07:17:46 PM » |
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There's been an update!! http://tinyurl.com/dxxhmnAccording to this interview, we can confirm a few things: Shredder is gonna be here! April & Casey will be present It will have a "Batman Begins" style origin ((I Loooved Batman Begins)) Possible Stockman & Mousers AND possible set up for TCRI The whole face replacement seems a little odd sounding, but I admit I've not seen POTC with the tentacle face thing. I'll have to look in on it. But overall, this is GREAT news to get the whole fandom going. I missed out on all the excitement from the last movie, so I'm SO thrilled to be able to get in and watch all this unfold!  |
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 09:46:34 AM » |
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I am pumped for this movie can't wait to see it. With the news and TMNT comming to BLU!!!! this is a great year to be a Turtles fan. All I want from the film id the dark mature feel the orginal film as, and by the looks of it we might be getting it. Cowabunga Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2009, 09:54:33 AM » |
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Thanks for the update, Machi. That sounds awesome. I can't wait to see what they do with this.
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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2009, 11:14:27 AM » |
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Courtesy of TMNT25.com Martial Arts Experts Casting Call for Live-Action TMNT Movie
Source:TMNT25.com July 14, 2009
An open casting call for the upcoming live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie has been announced. Details follow:
Martial Arts Experts – Open Casting Call Auditions – Martial Artist Wanted for New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Motion Picture
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in association with Mirage Studios, 4Kids Entertainment and TMNT Productions will host an open casting call for martial arts experts to audition for the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, hitting theatres in 2011. We will select the best from the auditions to be a part of the stealth TMNT nemesis, the Foot Clan.
The casting call is part of the 25th Anniversary Shell-ebration of the "Heroes on a Half Shell" in 2009, and a great way to bring together all schools of martial arts to become part of the new generation of TMNT.
We're reaching out to ask for your participation in spreading the word to your associates, friends and family within the martial arts community. Details of the event are below, and final rules/regulations will be posted shortly.
When: Saturday, July 18, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
*At Grand Staircase
Who: Judges to include actor and martial arts expert Ernie Reyes, Jr., Jason Morgan from the American Taekwondo Association, and 2011 TMNT movie producers Scott Mednick and Galen Walker.
Audition: 30-Second Martial Arts Demo (Single Person Only)
No metal, sharp or bladed weapons of any kind allowed
Photo and updated resume with contact information
Fourteen years or older (under 18 must have adult permission for audition)
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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2009, 11:21:26 AM » |
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Thanks for the post though this was a few days ago, and was posted about in the Events and Meets up area and we do have a review of the event from some of the members who went. Cynlee even posted photos already.
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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2009, 09:31:17 PM » |
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Latest news... TMNT Productions, in association with Mirage Studios, has signed veteran screenwriter John Fusco to create the script for the upcoming live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theatrical film targeted for release in 2011. Fusco joins the creative team with producers Scott Mednick (300, Superman Returns)and Galen Walker (TMNT) to re-tell the origin story of the legendary foursome co-created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Read more here! |
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« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2010, 03:11:43 PM » |
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Do you know when they plan to shoot the movie or who will play the boys and Master Splinter yet?
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« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2010, 09:22:25 PM » |
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Do you know when they plan to shoot the movie or who will play the boys and Master Splinter yet?
We know NOTHING, unfortunately. Since the nick buyout, things have gone topsy-turvey. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2010, 07:30:44 PM » |
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Maybe, just *maybe*... we will hear something starting next year.. even just tidbits.
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« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2010, 11:02:19 AM » |
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Here's some more info about a reboot Live Action Movie.... http://www.deadline.com/2010/05/platinum-dunes-steers-turtles-relaunch/*facepalm* Michael Bay.... first Transformers, then GI Joe, and now TMNT.... my poor childhood continues to stay in his hands.... |
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« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2010, 05:46:12 PM » |
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Upon hearing the news last night, I was, at first, a little unhappy seeing Bay's name. However, fans have brought up a LOT of good points that have made me realized this might not be so bad after all. Time to hold our breaths! Hope you guys have good lungs, LOL.
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« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2010, 01:06:32 AM » |
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*facepalm* Michael Bay.... first Transformers, then GI Joe, and now TMNT.... my poor childhood continues to stay in his hands.... I don't think Bay had anything to do with the GI Joe film. |
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« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2010, 11:35:39 AM » |
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I'm not going to judge until I see the film. I haven't seen any of the Transformers movies yet, but I plan on watching them when I think about it as we have them on DVD.
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« Reply #16 on: June 10, 2010, 09:50:48 AM » |
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Or until we start seeing more information and then the trailers.
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« Reply #17 on: June 28, 2010, 01:04:12 PM » |
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I'm not a Michael Bay fan. He ruined Transformers 2 for me  but at least he's not actually making it. >phew< |
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« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2010, 05:30:42 PM » |
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Thanks for the info!
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