Full disclaimer: I’m a massive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan who dreams of a time when I’ll share a pizza with the franchise’s co-creator Kevin Eastman and discuss the enigma of Ace Duck. Expectedly, I couldn’t wait to get shell-shocked by Tmnt: Mutants Unleashed, since it looked like an old-school type of video game. Well, […]
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I Played Tmnt: Mutants Unleashed and Wish I Hadn’t Written by Sergio Pereira for Fortress of Solitude...
- 10/28/2024
- by Sergio Pereira
- Fortress of Solitude - Movie News
Darksiders fans are extremely happy as a teaser trailer for a new game has been revealed. PlayStation Blog shared more details, revealing a brief but exciting glimpse into the upcoming title.
The teaser, set in a fiery chamber shows three massive stone heads bursting into flames. This marks the awakening of the Charred Council, who roar the word “Horseman” in unison.
The Next Darksiders Game Includes the Charred Council The Darksiders teaser trailer gave us a tiny glimpse at what is to come. Image via Thq Nordic.
The trailer, revealed via publisher Thq Nordic, doesn’t reveal which of the Four Horsemen will be the protagonist, nor does it include any dialogue. However, the appearance of the Charred Council will be familiar to long-time fans of the series.
The Charred Council plays a significant role in the lore. This trio is responsible for maintaining the balance in the cosmos, ensuring...
The teaser, set in a fiery chamber shows three massive stone heads bursting into flames. This marks the awakening of the Charred Council, who roar the word “Horseman” in unison.
The Next Darksiders Game Includes the Charred Council The Darksiders teaser trailer gave us a tiny glimpse at what is to come. Image via Thq Nordic.
The trailer, revealed via publisher Thq Nordic, doesn’t reveal which of the Four Horsemen will be the protagonist, nor does it include any dialogue. However, the appearance of the Charred Council will be familiar to long-time fans of the series.
The Charred Council plays a significant role in the lore. This trio is responsible for maintaining the balance in the cosmos, ensuring...
- 8/3/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
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From out of the shadows of indie comic books to the bright lights of Hollywood, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is one of the unlikeliest success stories in modern popular culture. Centered around juvenile ninjutsu masters Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello, plus their many friends and enemies, Tmnt has outlived most other franchises from the 1980s. Its cultural dominance of 40 years is asserted across comics, cartoons, big-budget movies, and, of course, collectors’ shelves.
What has given the Ninja Turtles their lasting legs, aside from their intense training, is simply the genius of creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Tmnt began life as a comic book from Eastman and Laird’s humble Mirage Studios, (so named because Mirage wasn’t an actual company and was based out of their apartment). In May 1984, the first issue of Eastman and Laird...
From out of the shadows of indie comic books to the bright lights of Hollywood, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is one of the unlikeliest success stories in modern popular culture. Centered around juvenile ninjutsu masters Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello, plus their many friends and enemies, Tmnt has outlived most other franchises from the 1980s. Its cultural dominance of 40 years is asserted across comics, cartoons, big-budget movies, and, of course, collectors’ shelves.
What has given the Ninja Turtles their lasting legs, aside from their intense training, is simply the genius of creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Tmnt began life as a comic book from Eastman and Laird’s humble Mirage Studios, (so named because Mirage wasn’t an actual company and was based out of their apartment). In May 1984, the first issue of Eastman and Laird...
- 7/25/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Idw Publishing has announced an interesting fusion of Japanese and Western pop culture with a new crossover comic featuring Naruto and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
This collaborative comic miniseries is set to debut in October 2024 in both physical and digital formats.
The news first was first leaked on a Russian Tmnt forum, Turtle Power, which provided details about the release window and cover art of the comic series.
According the leak, the cover art for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto‘ is illustrated by DC comic artist Jorge Jimenez.
This leak was further solidified after Jimenez shared a sneak peek of the draft on Instagram, showcasing Naruto.
Further details regarding the plot details, writer, are yet to be revealed.
Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It was serialized in Shueisha’s shonen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump from September 1999 to November 2014, with its chapters collected in 72 tankobon volumes.
This collaborative comic miniseries is set to debut in October 2024 in both physical and digital formats.
The news first was first leaked on a Russian Tmnt forum, Turtle Power, which provided details about the release window and cover art of the comic series.
According the leak, the cover art for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto‘ is illustrated by DC comic artist Jorge Jimenez.
This leak was further solidified after Jimenez shared a sneak peek of the draft on Instagram, showcasing Naruto.
Further details regarding the plot details, writer, are yet to be revealed.
Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It was serialized in Shueisha’s shonen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump from September 1999 to November 2014, with its chapters collected in 72 tankobon volumes.
- 7/19/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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Super7 is planning two pop-up events and several exclusive product launches at San Diego Comic-Con 2024.
The collectibles company, which maintains partnerships with dozens of television, film and pop culture properties, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Dungeons & Dragons” with an immersive space in its San Diego store from July 24 to 28. Additionally, Super7 will host a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “Mikey’s Pizza” pop-up event Friday, July 26 at TNT Pizza.
Super7 has previously launched three series of Dungeons & Dragons action figures based on the iconography of the original role-playing game. With five decades of mythology to draw upon, including the box art from the game, a 1980s animated series and Paramount Pictures’ 2023 live-action film “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” the company will offer exclusive toys, apparel and...
Super7 is planning two pop-up events and several exclusive product launches at San Diego Comic-Con 2024.
The collectibles company, which maintains partnerships with dozens of television, film and pop culture properties, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Dungeons & Dragons” with an immersive space in its San Diego store from July 24 to 28. Additionally, Super7 will host a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “Mikey’s Pizza” pop-up event Friday, July 26 at TNT Pizza.
Super7 has previously launched three series of Dungeons & Dragons action figures based on the iconography of the original role-playing game. With five decades of mythology to draw upon, including the box art from the game, a 1980s animated series and Paramount Pictures’ 2023 live-action film “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” the company will offer exclusive toys, apparel and...
- 6/26/2024
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
Marvel Comics is celebrating Iron Fist's milestone 50th anniversary with a special oversized one-shot which hits stands in August.
The Iron Fist 50th Anniversary Special #1 will spotlight different eras of the mystical martial arts hero's storied adventures with a wide variety of epic tales. Packed with superstar creators, the one-shot will also feature definitive Iron Fist writer Chris Claremont's long-awaited return to the character, along with a story from Alyssa Wong which picks up with current Iron Fist, Lin Lie.
The legacy of Iron Fist is a long-lived legend spanning centuries...all the way back to the year 10,000,000 B.C.E. After an expedition to find K'un-Lun left Danny Rand's parents dead, he found the path to the mystical city and gained the shattering power of the Iron Fist.
Avenging his parents' deaths, Rand became an iconic superhero, working alongside teams like Heroes for Hire, the Defenders,...
The Iron Fist 50th Anniversary Special #1 will spotlight different eras of the mystical martial arts hero's storied adventures with a wide variety of epic tales. Packed with superstar creators, the one-shot will also feature definitive Iron Fist writer Chris Claremont's long-awaited return to the character, along with a story from Alyssa Wong which picks up with current Iron Fist, Lin Lie.
The legacy of Iron Fist is a long-lived legend spanning centuries...all the way back to the year 10,000,000 B.C.E. After an expedition to find K'un-Lun left Danny Rand's parents dead, he found the path to the mystical city and gained the shattering power of the Iron Fist.
Avenging his parents' deaths, Rand became an iconic superhero, working alongside teams like Heroes for Hire, the Defenders,...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Whether it’s large Marge in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure or the Ark being opened in Raiders of the Lost Ark, horror can spring up in all sorts of genres. Those moments excite you and work as an entry point into the true world of horror. Today, we’re looking at a film that checks all the boxes. We’re revisiting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) and why it’s the perfect entry into the world of horror.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was directed by Steve Barron and written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Bobby Herbeck. Here’s the synopsis: Four teenage mutant ninja turtles emerge from the shadows to protect New York City from a gang of criminal ninjas.
Tyler Nichols wrote, narrated, and edited the...
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was directed by Steve Barron and written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Bobby Herbeck. Here’s the synopsis: Four teenage mutant ninja turtles emerge from the shadows to protect New York City from a gang of criminal ninjas.
Tyler Nichols wrote, narrated, and edited the...
- 5/10/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It's hard to believe, but 2024 marks 40 years since the story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began on the page. Idw plans to celebrate the anniversary with a new line of comic books, including a relaunch of the main series from Avengers and Thor writer Jason Aaron.
In the series, the prolific comic book writer plans to take the Heroes in a Half-Shell back to their gritty roots, bringing them back in line with the original black-and-white stories from creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' first four issues will feature a revolving door of artists with Joëlle Jones (Catwoman) kicking things off in a Raphael-focused first issue. The second instalment shifts the spotlight to Michelangelo with art by Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire).
Then, in issue #3, Paper Girls co-creator Cliff Chiang will put his spin on Leonardo before Donatello takes centre stage in the Chris Burnham-illustrated (Batman Incorporated) fourth chapter.
In the series, the prolific comic book writer plans to take the Heroes in a Half-Shell back to their gritty roots, bringing them back in line with the original black-and-white stories from creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' first four issues will feature a revolving door of artists with Joëlle Jones (Catwoman) kicking things off in a Raphael-focused first issue. The second instalment shifts the spotlight to Michelangelo with art by Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire).
Then, in issue #3, Paper Girls co-creator Cliff Chiang will put his spin on Leonardo before Donatello takes centre stage in the Chris Burnham-illustrated (Batman Incorporated) fourth chapter.
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament is back. While studios during Covid wildly embraced the theatrical day-and-date model when cinemas were closed, they soon realized there’s nothing more profitable than a theatrical release and the downstreams that come with it. If anything, theatrical is the advertisement for a movie’s longevity in subsequent home entertainment windows. Entering the conversation in 2023 were the streamers, such as Apple, who have also realized the necessity of theatrical to eventize their movies. The financial data pulled together here for Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament is culled by seasoned and trusted sources.
The Film
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Paramount
When Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins was looking to revive the beloved Nickelodeon-owned Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird property Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the big screen, he got some input from Playmates executives involved in the brand’s licenses: they...
The Film
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Paramount
When Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins was looking to revive the beloved Nickelodeon-owned Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird property Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the big screen, he got some input from Playmates executives involved in the brand’s licenses: they...
- 5/2/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began their lives in comic book form 40 years ago before going on to become a media and merchandizing brand and are currently enjoying a massive revival in the sequential art format. In fact, the top selling graphic novel in North America for two years in a row has been Tmnt: The Last Ronin, the collected trade paperback of the acclaimed mini-series from the early 2020s.
Idw, the company which holds the Tmnt license, is capitalizing on the half-shell heat but launching a new ongoing series, one that will return the series to its gritty and action-packed roots seen in the original black and white indie comics from creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Simply titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new series is written by Jason Aaron, the comics author behind the gritty creator-owned crime series Scalped and his action-packed work on Marvel’s Wolverine and Thor: God of Thunder,...
Idw, the company which holds the Tmnt license, is capitalizing on the half-shell heat but launching a new ongoing series, one that will return the series to its gritty and action-packed roots seen in the original black and white indie comics from creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Simply titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new series is written by Jason Aaron, the comics author behind the gritty creator-owned crime series Scalped and his action-packed work on Marvel’s Wolverine and Thor: God of Thunder,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is getting a new live-action movie, and it sounds way more intense than usual!
Paramount Pictures is putting a new feature project into development, according to THR, and it’s going into “gritty, R-rated, territory.”
Paramount is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, adapting a popular storyline from recent Idw comics, as a live-action feature aiming for an R-rating.
Keep reading to find out more…
Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the upcoming Boy Kills World and who wrote the 2019 reboot of Child’s Play, is writing the script.
Former head of DC Films Walter Hamada is producing through his 18hz production company as part of his multiyear deal with the studio.
Here’s a plot summary: “Set in a totalitarian future New York City, the comic miniseries told of how the Turtles and master Splinter are killed off one by one, by the grandson of...
Paramount Pictures is putting a new feature project into development, according to THR, and it’s going into “gritty, R-rated, territory.”
Paramount is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, adapting a popular storyline from recent Idw comics, as a live-action feature aiming for an R-rating.
Keep reading to find out more…
Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the upcoming Boy Kills World and who wrote the 2019 reboot of Child’s Play, is writing the script.
Former head of DC Films Walter Hamada is producing through his 18hz production company as part of his multiyear deal with the studio.
Here’s a plot summary: “Set in a totalitarian future New York City, the comic miniseries told of how the Turtles and master Splinter are killed off one by one, by the grandson of...
- 4/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
When the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin comic book started coming out, it was a major hit for Idw Publishing, as well as a major moment in the evolution of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise overall. The comic book was written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Tom Waltz, and showed us a dark and grim future in which Michelangelo survived as the only remaining turtle. The story was enormously popular and it seems now that a live-action movie adaptation of the comic book is in the works.
The news comes after last year’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem proved to be a major hit, and while Mutant Mayhem was an animated feature, it doesn’t seem like The Last Ronin will go in that same direction.
Paramount has confirmed that it is working on a live-action adaptation of the popular comic book story, confirming...
The news comes after last year’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem proved to be a major hit, and while Mutant Mayhem was an animated feature, it doesn’t seem like The Last Ronin will go in that same direction.
Paramount has confirmed that it is working on a live-action adaptation of the popular comic book story, confirming...
- 4/13/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Alan Wake 2 was a massive success for Remedy Entertainment and writer Tyler Burton Smith deserves to be recognized for his work. Smith has built a name and a reputation for himself with his previous works and will be adding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin to his resume.
Not to be confused with the upcoming video game based on the same name and story, Paramount is moving forward with a live-action adaptation that has an R-rating.
Alan Wake 2 And Quantum Break Writer Will Work On Tmnt Movie Remedy Entertainment had a good run with Tyler Burton Smith given the back-to-back success of Quantum Break and Alan Wake 2.
It was recently announced that Paramount Pictures will be bringing back the turtles in a half shell to the big screen once more but in a more mature, dark, and gritty approach. The tonal shift is quite significant after the studio found...
Not to be confused with the upcoming video game based on the same name and story, Paramount is moving forward with a live-action adaptation that has an R-rating.
Alan Wake 2 And Quantum Break Writer Will Work On Tmnt Movie Remedy Entertainment had a good run with Tyler Burton Smith given the back-to-back success of Quantum Break and Alan Wake 2.
It was recently announced that Paramount Pictures will be bringing back the turtles in a half shell to the big screen once more but in a more mature, dark, and gritty approach. The tonal shift is quite significant after the studio found...
- 4/12/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Since their debut in the 1980s, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have grown into a permanent fixture in popular culture. From their catchy theme song to the four anthropomorphic turtle brothers, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael, the franchise has touched the hearts of fans of all ages.
And now, with the news of a reboot on the horizon, Paramount has confirmed to be developing a live-action, R-rated film based on the gripping comic book miniseries Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin. So, who is in charge of guiding this vision?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
To put it mildly, Zack Snyder seems like the perfect person to bring these Ninja heroes back to the big screen. His work on movies like 300 and Man of Steel mirrors his ability to create epic and thrilling battles, which would make him a great match for the turtles’ ninja skills and unique fighting styles.
And now, with the news of a reboot on the horizon, Paramount has confirmed to be developing a live-action, R-rated film based on the gripping comic book miniseries Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin. So, who is in charge of guiding this vision?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
To put it mildly, Zack Snyder seems like the perfect person to bring these Ninja heroes back to the big screen. His work on movies like 300 and Man of Steel mirrors his ability to create epic and thrilling battles, which would make him a great match for the turtles’ ninja skills and unique fighting styles.
- 4/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Paramount scored a solid hit last year with the stylish and witty Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and the studio already has a sequel to that one bubbling away in a cauldron of ooze, scheduled to land in 2026. Yet it clearly feels there is room to also revisit the characters in live-action form, and to take the concept in a darker, grittier and altogether more violent direction, setting up an adaptation of popular Idw comics title Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.
Turtles comic co-creator Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz wrote the book based on an older story by Eastman and his co-creator Peter Laird, while the art came courtesy of Esau and Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Eastman.
A pitch-black tale of dystopia, murder and vengeance – so you know, not for kids — The Last Ronin is set in a totalitarian future New York where Shredder's grandson...
Turtles comic co-creator Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz wrote the book based on an older story by Eastman and his co-creator Peter Laird, while the art came courtesy of Esau and Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Eastman.
A pitch-black tale of dystopia, murder and vengeance – so you know, not for kids — The Last Ronin is set in a totalitarian future New York where Shredder's grandson...
- 4/11/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
“Tmnt: The Last Ronin”, writer Kevin Eastman’s five-issue comic book miniseries published by Idw Publishing, is being developed by Paramount Pictures as an R-rated live-action feature:
“ …in an alternative future, the last remaining turtle seeks to avenge the death of his brothers…
“…by killing the grandson…
“…of one of the Turtles' arch-enemies, the ‘Shredder’…”
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“ …in an alternative future, the last remaining turtle seeks to avenge the death of his brothers…
“…by killing the grandson…
“…of one of the Turtles' arch-enemies, the ‘Shredder’…”
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- 4/11/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
After the success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, inspiring a sequel and animated series, Paramount Pictures continues to go all in on Turtle Power. THR reports that the studio is now developing a new R-rated, live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.
The live-action movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, an adaptation of the bestselling Idw comic miniseries of the same name. It’ll mark the first R-rated feature film for the franchise.
The Last Ronin is “Set in a totalitarian future New York City, the comic mini-series told of how the Turtles and master Splinter are killed off one by one by the grandson of the villainous Shredder and synthetic ninjas. One Turtle manages to survive, barely, and vows to exact bloody vengeance. One trick of the book was that it wasn’t clear, for a while at least, which one of the Turtles lived as...
The live-action movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, an adaptation of the bestselling Idw comic miniseries of the same name. It’ll mark the first R-rated feature film for the franchise.
The Last Ronin is “Set in a totalitarian future New York City, the comic mini-series told of how the Turtles and master Splinter are killed off one by one by the grandson of the villainous Shredder and synthetic ninjas. One Turtle manages to survive, barely, and vows to exact bloody vengeance. One trick of the book was that it wasn’t clear, for a while at least, which one of the Turtles lived as...
- 4/11/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Paramount hasn’t even started their CinemaCon session yet and news is breaking like flies on a rib roast.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin based on the fan-fave graphic novel is in the works with Tyler Burton Smith writing and Walter Hamada producing through his 18hz production company, as part of his multi-year deal with the studio. The movie will be the first R-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Hopefully, there won’t be any naughty scenes involving turtles ala Fritz the Cat.
Smith recently co-wrote the upcoming Roadside Attractions R-rated action movie Boy Kills World which hits theaters on April 26.
Last Ronin was published as a miniseries between 2020 and 2022 and is set in a totalitarian future New York City as the Turtles and their master Splinter are assassinated by the grandson of their prime villain Shredder and his posse. One of the Turtles survives and swears revenge.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin based on the fan-fave graphic novel is in the works with Tyler Burton Smith writing and Walter Hamada producing through his 18hz production company, as part of his multi-year deal with the studio. The movie will be the first R-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Hopefully, there won’t be any naughty scenes involving turtles ala Fritz the Cat.
Smith recently co-wrote the upcoming Roadside Attractions R-rated action movie Boy Kills World which hits theaters on April 26.
Last Ronin was published as a miniseries between 2020 and 2022 and is set in a totalitarian future New York City as the Turtles and their master Splinter are assassinated by the grandson of their prime villain Shredder and his posse. One of the Turtles survives and swears revenge.
- 4/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
After the success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Paramount Pictures is greenlighting a live-action, R-rated adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin! Are you freaking out right now? Because I’m freaking out!
According to The Hollywood Reporter‘s exclusive article, Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the upcoming action film Boy Kills World, is writing the script for The Last Ronin, which former head of DC Films Walter Hamada is producing via his 18hz studio. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is based on the limited comic book series by Tmnt co-creator Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz. The story is inspired by an older story written by Eastman and Peter Laird. The limited run includes Esau and Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop, and Eastman artwork.
Here’s a synopsis for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin courtesy of Amazon:
A New York Times Bestseller! Who is the Last Ronin?...
According to The Hollywood Reporter‘s exclusive article, Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the upcoming action film Boy Kills World, is writing the script for The Last Ronin, which former head of DC Films Walter Hamada is producing via his 18hz studio. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is based on the limited comic book series by Tmnt co-creator Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz. The story is inspired by an older story written by Eastman and Peter Laird. The limited run includes Esau and Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop, and Eastman artwork.
Here’s a synopsis for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin courtesy of Amazon:
A New York Times Bestseller! Who is the Last Ronin?...
- 4/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The 40-year-old, kid-friendly franchise Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is returning to movie theaters in live action, in a project that Paramount Pictures is targeting instead for adults.
The studio is developing the bloody and intense graphic novel series “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin” with screenwriter Tyler Burton Smith (“Boy Kills World”) and Walter Hamada’s 18hz production company through his multi-year deal. The 2020-2022 miniseries — written by original “Turtles” creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, with Eastman and Tom Waltz developing the script — is set in a bleak, dystopian future in which Oroku Hiroto, the grandson of the Turtles’ arch-nemesis, Shredder, rules New York City as a totalitarian despot. Hiroto has killed all but one of the Turtles, as well as their mentor, Splinter; the remaining Turtle seeks revenge by wielding all four of their signature weapons.
The project is the latest and perhaps boldest adaptation of the long-running Turtles franchise,...
The studio is developing the bloody and intense graphic novel series “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin” with screenwriter Tyler Burton Smith (“Boy Kills World”) and Walter Hamada’s 18hz production company through his multi-year deal. The 2020-2022 miniseries — written by original “Turtles” creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, with Eastman and Tom Waltz developing the script — is set in a bleak, dystopian future in which Oroku Hiroto, the grandson of the Turtles’ arch-nemesis, Shredder, rules New York City as a totalitarian despot. Hiroto has killed all but one of the Turtles, as well as their mentor, Splinter; the remaining Turtle seeks revenge by wielding all four of their signature weapons.
The project is the latest and perhaps boldest adaptation of the long-running Turtles franchise,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" franchise has been rolling and evolving non-stop since the original Mirage Studios comic book series was adapted into an animated series in 1987 and a live-action blockbuster movie in 1990, which essentially created the modern superhero comedy. Since then, there have been a variety of sequels and reboots in film and television, including the stellar animated overhaul that impressed the hell out of us in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" last year. But we're about to get another live-action "Tmnt" movie that will adapt one of the darkest comic book storylines in the franchise's history.
Paramount Pictures will be turning the hit comic book miniseries "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin" into a live-action movie. This is a huge deal, especially since The Hollywood Reporter says it'll be R-rated, a first for the franchise. Tyler Burton Smith is set to write the screenplay, with Walter Hamada producing.
Paramount Pictures will be turning the hit comic book miniseries "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin" into a live-action movie. This is a huge deal, especially since The Hollywood Reporter says it'll be R-rated, a first for the franchise. Tyler Burton Smith is set to write the screenplay, with Walter Hamada producing.
- 4/11/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
After the success of last year’s animated hit film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Paramount Pictures is keeping turtle power going by putting a new feature project into development.
This one, however, will go beyond the realm of the all-ages material the long-standing property is known for and instead go into gritty, R-rated, territory.
Paramount is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, adapting a popular storyline seen in the recent Idw comics, as a live-action feature with the intent of making it for an R-rating.
Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the upcoming R-rated action movie Boy Kills World and who wrote the 2019 iteration of Chucky horror franchise Child’s Play, is penning the script.
Walter Hamada is producing through his 18hz production company as part of his multi-year deal with the studio. Hamada is the former head of DC Films who rose through the ranks at New Line,...
This one, however, will go beyond the realm of the all-ages material the long-standing property is known for and instead go into gritty, R-rated, territory.
Paramount is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, adapting a popular storyline seen in the recent Idw comics, as a live-action feature with the intent of making it for an R-rating.
Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the upcoming R-rated action movie Boy Kills World and who wrote the 2019 iteration of Chucky horror franchise Child’s Play, is penning the script.
Walter Hamada is producing through his 18hz production company as part of his multi-year deal with the studio. Hamada is the former head of DC Films who rose through the ranks at New Line,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Oscars Predictions:
Best Animated Feature
Weekly Commentary: Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron” has garnered both the Golden Globes and BAFTA Awards, solidifying its status as a strong contender in the animated feature category. However, what’s intriguing is the absence of Miyazaki and his producer Toshio Suzuki at the award ceremonies,...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Oscars Predictions:
Best Animated Feature
Weekly Commentary: Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron” has garnered both the Golden Globes and BAFTA Awards, solidifying its status as a strong contender in the animated feature category. However, what’s intriguing is the absence of Miyazaki and his producer Toshio Suzuki at the award ceremonies,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are one of the more iconic characters in pop culture history. At first, it began as a comic that was later licensed as a toy line that became a TV animated series. Fans of all ages have enjoyed the Tmnt universe in all the different eras. But there is always a unique comic that stands out for being too greedy.
The Last Ronin narrative is about one turtle that survives against the Foot Clan forces and fights with all the weapons of his brothers. This five-issue series was released in 2020 by Kevin Eastman. Last year, a game based on this comic was announced, and Eastman is very excited about the result.
Tmnt and a New Opportunity to Make a Great Game with Kevin Eastman’s The Last Ronin The Last Ronin Tmnt game is turning out to be pretty good, according to Kevin Eastman
The success...
The Last Ronin narrative is about one turtle that survives against the Foot Clan forces and fights with all the weapons of his brothers. This five-issue series was released in 2020 by Kevin Eastman. Last year, a game based on this comic was announced, and Eastman is very excited about the result.
Tmnt and a New Opportunity to Make a Great Game with Kevin Eastman’s The Last Ronin The Last Ronin Tmnt game is turning out to be pretty good, according to Kevin Eastman
The success...
- 3/6/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is an upcoming game that is based on a comic book miniseries with the same name. Finally stepping into a more mature story than what fans have grown accustomed to when hearing the words Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this adaptation will perhaps be the bloodiest and most brutal yet, and if it does well, maybe a start of a brand new gaming universe for the turtles in a half shell.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has undergone many changes over the years – from comics to movies, shows, and games. The core of the franchise remains the same – four mutant turtles battling a ninja cult. Black Forest Games will soon share their take on the beloved brothers, with a focus on The Last Ronin.
Tmnt: The Last Ronin Could Be The First Of Many More Tmnt Games
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The...
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has undergone many changes over the years – from comics to movies, shows, and games. The core of the franchise remains the same – four mutant turtles battling a ninja cult. Black Forest Games will soon share their take on the beloved brothers, with a focus on The Last Ronin.
Tmnt: The Last Ronin Could Be The First Of Many More Tmnt Games
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The...
- 3/6/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Idw Publishing is staying in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles business. The comic book company has renewed its licensing deal with Paramount, which has held the rights to the classic characters since 2009.
Under the renewed deal, Idw plans on releasing multiple titles in honor of the property’s 40th anniversary. Among them is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution, a sequel to The Last Ronin, which took place in an alternate future and was based on a long-lost outline from the 1980s written by Tmnt creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. The new installment arrives March 6.
”We are delighted to continue our relationship with Idw Publishing for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and graphic novels,” said Lourdes Arocho, SVP, licensing & publishing, consumer products, Paramount. “After 40 years, there are still so many more stories to be told, and we can’t wait for everyone to see what’s next.
Under the renewed deal, Idw plans on releasing multiple titles in honor of the property’s 40th anniversary. Among them is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution, a sequel to The Last Ronin, which took place in an alternate future and was based on a long-lost outline from the 1980s written by Tmnt creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. The new installment arrives March 6.
”We are delighted to continue our relationship with Idw Publishing for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and graphic novels,” said Lourdes Arocho, SVP, licensing & publishing, consumer products, Paramount. “After 40 years, there are still so many more stories to be told, and we can’t wait for everyone to see what’s next.
- 1/8/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Don't let anyone tell you differently: 2023 was one helluva year for the movies.
Even as the industry struggles to recover in the wake of pandemic that nearly torpedoed everything, and even as reliable franchises started to sputter a bit, the past 12 months proved that movies have, if you'll allow us to break out the old cliche, never been better. Two of the biggest studio releases of the year were as thrilling as anything we've ever seen in a multiplex. More than a few animated movies pushed their mediums forward in dramatic ways. Comedies got weirder and more personal. Horror got more raw and experimental. And some of the most reliable names in Hollywood history once again produced masterpieces.
The /Film team gathered together to pick the 15 best movies of 2023 and the results showcase what an incredible year this truly was for anyone who cares about film. The diversity of genre,...
Even as the industry struggles to recover in the wake of pandemic that nearly torpedoed everything, and even as reliable franchises started to sputter a bit, the past 12 months proved that movies have, if you'll allow us to break out the old cliche, never been better. Two of the biggest studio releases of the year were as thrilling as anything we've ever seen in a multiplex. More than a few animated movies pushed their mediums forward in dramatic ways. Comedies got weirder and more personal. Horror got more raw and experimental. And some of the most reliable names in Hollywood history once again produced masterpieces.
The /Film team gathered together to pick the 15 best movies of 2023 and the results showcase what an incredible year this truly was for anyone who cares about film. The diversity of genre,...
- 12/19/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
Dateline NBC will be featuring the case in an episode titled “The Last Weekend,” scheduled to air on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10 p.m. Et/9 p.m. Ct. The episode will delve into the details of the brutal murders of musician Scott Sessions and Heather Frank, providing viewers with further insights into this chilling and tragic story.
What Happened to Scott Sessions & Killer Kevin Eastman?
Scott Sessions, a 53-year-old musician, went missing after failing to appear for a scheduled performance. His body was later discovered nearly decapitated in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, sending shockwaves through his friends and family. The story unveils the methods used by detectives to track down the killer.
Scott Sessions’ disappearance was initially a mystery, but forensic data tracking and civilian surveillance played a crucial role in unraveling the case. When he failed to show up for his concert, suspicions arose as Sessions was known for his punctuality.
What Happened to Scott Sessions & Killer Kevin Eastman?
Scott Sessions, a 53-year-old musician, went missing after failing to appear for a scheduled performance. His body was later discovered nearly decapitated in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, sending shockwaves through his friends and family. The story unveils the methods used by detectives to track down the killer.
Scott Sessions’ disappearance was initially a mystery, but forensic data tracking and civilian surveillance played a crucial role in unraveling the case. When he failed to show up for his concert, suspicions arose as Sessions was known for his punctuality.
- 12/8/2023
- by Alex Matthews
- TV Regular
Those of us who grew up in the 90s remember the complete overtaking of pop culture that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles experienced. Suddenly, every kid was saying Cowabunga and only wanted to eat pizza. Through the onslaught of Turtlesmania, a ton of merchandise was made. Toys, clothes, games, and, of course, movies.
The original live-action film came out in 1990 and was followed by two sequels quickly. While the first film was lauded by audiences, the second film began to show some cracks in the armor of the franchise. By the time the third film hit theaters in 1993, the fad had begun to wane. The third film made nowhere near the amount that the first film had brought in during its theatrical run and had cost more to make.
Many fans criticized the new suits as the Henson Creature Shop opted out of the series after the second film. Things...
The original live-action film came out in 1990 and was followed by two sequels quickly. While the first film was lauded by audiences, the second film began to show some cracks in the armor of the franchise. By the time the third film hit theaters in 1993, the fad had begun to wane. The third film made nowhere near the amount that the first film had brought in during its theatrical run and had cost more to make.
Many fans criticized the new suits as the Henson Creature Shop opted out of the series after the second film. Things...
- 10/5/2023
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
Kevin Eastman, the co-creator of the superhero comic 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', says there's "lots of room for other kinds of comic book movies" despite Marvel and DC's supremacy. With the release of the blockbuster animated movie 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem', Eastman has predicted that there will be plenty more superhero comic adaptations to come from other studios.Speaking to NME.com, he said: “They’ve [Marvel] done it so well for so long. I remember when Captain America: The First Avenger came out [in 2011]… It was perfectly done with Chris Evans as the Captain and it was done in a very sincere and serious [way], recognising the importance of the [comics] fanbase… right up through to Avengers: Endgame [in 2019] and some of the TV series. They’ve hit the big marks and made all of us original fans happy.”He added: “So I think it’s now off to other...
- 9/24/2023
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a part of pop culture for nearly 40 years. Whether it’s comic books, toys, video games–or yes, even movies–the Turtles’ presence is felt everywhere. Producers/Co-Writers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg brought back the turtles recently with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (you can check out my review Here). To say that this film is a love letter to all things Tmnt would be a bit of an understatement. So I was beyond excited to be able to talk about the film with one of the original co-creators Kevin Eastman. We get into how involved he was in Mutant Mayhem, and who his favorite Turtles is. I’ve watched many Turtles documentaries over the years and was shocked to have found out some new information. You’re not going to want to miss this!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem plot...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem plot...
- 9/19/2023
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
If you’ve been waiting to plop down on the couch with a slice of pizza and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem in the comfort of your own home, you won’t have much longer to wait. Paramount announced today that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem will start streaming on Paramount+ on September 19th in the U.S. and Canada, which is… tomorrow!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem grossed $167 million worldwide and sits at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. The studio was quick to get the ball rolling on a sequel as well as a two-season animated series.
Mutant Mayhem director Jeff Rowe has said early versions of the movie included Shredder as the main villain before they decided to save him for the sequel. “The early version of the film [was] very different from what you’re seeing on screen,” Rowe said. “They were just in high school the entire movie.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem grossed $167 million worldwide and sits at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. The studio was quick to get the ball rolling on a sequel as well as a two-season animated series.
Mutant Mayhem director Jeff Rowe has said early versions of the movie included Shredder as the main villain before they decided to save him for the sequel. “The early version of the film [was] very different from what you’re seeing on screen,” Rowe said. “They were just in high school the entire movie.
- 9/18/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Paramount+ has set September 19 for the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. The film will be available to stream at that time in the U.S. and Canada, with availability in additional international Paramount+ markets to be announced at a later date.
Based on the characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, the new animated version, which hit theaters in July, follows the Turtle brothers, who after years of being sheltered from the human world, set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil (Ayo Edibiri) helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
The film has grossed $167 million worldwide, with a 96% Fresh Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score.
In addition to Edibiri, Mutant Mayhem also stars Micah Abbey,...
Based on the characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, the new animated version, which hit theaters in July, follows the Turtle brothers, who after years of being sheltered from the human world, set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil (Ayo Edibiri) helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
The film has grossed $167 million worldwide, with a 96% Fresh Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score.
In addition to Edibiri, Mutant Mayhem also stars Micah Abbey,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" the CG-animated superhero feature, directed by Jeff Rowe, based on characters created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, stars Jackie Chan, Ayo Edebiri, Seth Rogen, John Cena, Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, Ice Cube, Post Malone, Paul Rudd, Maya Rudolph, Natasia Demetriou and Giancarlo Esposito, streaming September 19, 2023 on Paramount+:
"... after years of being sheltered from the human world…
“…the 'Turtles' set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers…
“…and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts.
"Their new friend 'April O'Neil' helps them take on a notorious crime syndicate...
"...but they soon get in over their heads…
“…when an army of mutants is unleashed…”
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New Release Comic Books...
"... after years of being sheltered from the human world…
“…the 'Turtles' set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers…
“…and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts.
"Their new friend 'April O'Neil' helps them take on a notorious crime syndicate...
"...but they soon get in over their heads…
“…when an army of mutants is unleashed…”
Click the images to enlarge...
New Release Comic Books...
- 9/18/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have endured in the pop culture consciousness for well over 30 years now, in no small part thanks to the '80s animated TV show and, perhaps more importantly, the wildly successful 1990 blockbuster live-action "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" film. Directed by Steve Barron, that movie was truly the point of no return. The Turtles became superstars and, arguably, for a time, the most popular superheroes in North America. But things could have been quite different if an early pitch for a film adaptation had been received more warmly.
/Film's Ben Pearson recently spoke with "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" co-creator Kevin Eastman in honor of the home video release of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." During the conversation, Eastman recalled a pitch from none other than B-movie maestro Roger Corman in the '80s for a low-budget movie featuring Donnie, Leo, Raph, and Mikey. The craziest part?...
/Film's Ben Pearson recently spoke with "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" co-creator Kevin Eastman in honor of the home video release of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." During the conversation, Eastman recalled a pitch from none other than B-movie maestro Roger Corman in the '80s for a low-budget movie featuring Donnie, Leo, Raph, and Mikey. The craziest part?...
- 9/7/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" the CG-animated superhero feature, directed by Jeff Rowe, based on characters created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, stars Jackie Chan, Ayo Edebiri, Seth Rogen, John Cena, Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, Ice Cube, Post Malone, Paul Rudd, Maya Rudolph, Natasia Demetriou and Giancarlo Esposito, now available digitally from Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures, September 1, 2023:
"... after years of being sheltered from the human world…
“…the 'Turtles' set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers…
“…and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts.
"Their new friend 'April O'Neil' helps them take on a notorious crime syndicate...
"...but they soon get in over their heads…
“…when an army of mutants is unleashed…”
Click the images to enlarge...
New Release Comic Books...
"... after years of being sheltered from the human world…
“…the 'Turtles' set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers…
“…and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts.
"Their new friend 'April O'Neil' helps them take on a notorious crime syndicate...
"...but they soon get in over their heads…
“…when an army of mutants is unleashed…”
Click the images to enlarge...
New Release Comic Books...
- 9/2/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Audiences have spoken, and they are continuing to speak in favor of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." The latest adaptation of the comic book heroes created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird has been slowly but surely piling up cash at the box office since its release at the beginning of this month. Now, the film has crossed a major milestone, eclipsing the $100 million mark domestically.
With $730,000 added to its growing total on Tuesday, director Jeff Rowe's animated crowd-pleaser has now taken in $100.57 million in North America, per The Numbers. As far as the overseas take goes, the movie has earned $37 million to date, bringing its grand total to $137.57 million. While that might not be a gigantic sum compared to something like "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($1.35 billion), the latest "Tmnt" film was produced for a shockingly reasonable $70 million budget. So it's already well on its way to turning a profit.
With $730,000 added to its growing total on Tuesday, director Jeff Rowe's animated crowd-pleaser has now taken in $100.57 million in North America, per The Numbers. As far as the overseas take goes, the movie has earned $37 million to date, bringing its grand total to $137.57 million. While that might not be a gigantic sum compared to something like "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($1.35 billion), the latest "Tmnt" film was produced for a shockingly reasonable $70 million budget. So it's already well on its way to turning a profit.
- 8/30/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Los Angeles, Aug 18 (Ians) The action-comedy movie series ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ has released its latest installment of the franchise with the animated movie ‘Mutant Mayhem’, a total reboot and a more comic-accurate movie hitting Indian screens on August 25.
Inspired by the popular comic series, an intriguing fact about the comics is that authors Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird were inspired from legendary martial arts exponent and actor Bruce Lee.
The two authors were longtime friends, and in the spirit of camaraderie, they wrote the comic series as a parody of comic book tropes out of sheer amusement, never expecting it to become the massive franchise it has become today.
An intriguing twist of fate led to the emergence of the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’. In November 1983, the comic creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird inadvertently stumbled upon the concept while sharing some ideas in their studio.
Eastman greatly admired Bruce Lee,...
Inspired by the popular comic series, an intriguing fact about the comics is that authors Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird were inspired from legendary martial arts exponent and actor Bruce Lee.
The two authors were longtime friends, and in the spirit of camaraderie, they wrote the comic series as a parody of comic book tropes out of sheer amusement, never expecting it to become the massive franchise it has become today.
An intriguing twist of fate led to the emergence of the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’. In November 1983, the comic creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird inadvertently stumbled upon the concept while sharing some ideas in their studio.
Eastman greatly admired Bruce Lee,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Exclusive: With the new animated version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Paramount has vibrantly revived the near 40-year-old Kevin Eastman- and Peter Laird-conceived comic IP for another generation: As the pic barrels toward $100 million at the global box office, Deadline hears from sources that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand is heading toward $1 billion+ in global retail sales.
By the way, that’s for 2023 Ytd alone, all built by Paramount.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’
As we told you, the launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reps a big win for the Brian Robbins-led Paramount Pictures Studios, as he builds out and breathes new lives into franchises.
Since 2012 and not including 2023, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles global merchandise sales have amassed $8 billion, per industry sources. This was accomplished during Paramount’s ownership of the Tmnt IP that they it acquired in 2009.
Paramount transitioned the Turtles...
By the way, that’s for 2023 Ytd alone, all built by Paramount.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’
As we told you, the launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reps a big win for the Brian Robbins-led Paramount Pictures Studios, as he builds out and breathes new lives into franchises.
Since 2012 and not including 2023, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles global merchandise sales have amassed $8 billion, per industry sources. This was accomplished during Paramount’s ownership of the Tmnt IP that they it acquired in 2009.
Paramount transitioned the Turtles...
- 8/14/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Summer 2023 is winding down, but we still have a few big movies left to squeeze some more juice out of the year's biggest season. One of those movies arrived last week in the form of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." Directed by Jeff Rowe, the animated take on Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's comic book heroes has been met with near-universal praise, and that's already paying off for Paramount Pictures at the box office in the early going.
Despite hefty competition (more on that in a minute), the film debuted to $28 million domestically over the weekend. But that's only part of the story, as Paramount released the film mid-week to get a jump on the competition. With a big Wednesday and Thursday to its name as well, "Mutant Mayhem" has already made $55.3 million, including $46.8 million domestically. Sure, those numbers may seem a little modest compared to what movies...
Despite hefty competition (more on that in a minute), the film debuted to $28 million domestically over the weekend. But that's only part of the story, as Paramount released the film mid-week to get a jump on the competition. With a big Wednesday and Thursday to its name as well, "Mutant Mayhem" has already made $55.3 million, including $46.8 million domestically. Sure, those numbers may seem a little modest compared to what movies...
- 8/9/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
There were always two sides to the Jim Henson Company during Henson's lifetime. On one of them, you have the puppets they created for "Sesame Street" and "Fraggle Rock," shows that are as wholesome and earnest as their googly-eyed stars. On the other one, you have the often frightening and twisted puppets that Henson and his crew invented for "The Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth," as well as those for even creepier fantasy movies like director Nicolas Roeg's "The Witches." The Muppets, in case you were wondering, straddled the line between the two sides.
More than 30 years after its founder's death, however, Henson's legendary Creature Shop is now working on the "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie. As anyone even remotely familiar with the premise for the original "Fnaf" video games could tell you, Blumhouse's film adaptation is a far cry from even the darkest projects Henson's company developed under his watch.
More than 30 years after its founder's death, however, Henson's legendary Creature Shop is now working on the "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie. As anyone even remotely familiar with the premise for the original "Fnaf" video games could tell you, Blumhouse's film adaptation is a far cry from even the darkest projects Henson's company developed under his watch.
- 8/7/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Image: Paramount Pictures In the midst of the strongest summer movie season in years, and with Barbie and Oppenheimer still casting a long shadow in cinemas, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem had a lot working against it at the box office in its opening week. Yet this animated reboot...
- 8/7/2023
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Image: Paramount Pictures
In the midst of the strongest summer movie season in years, and with Barbie and Oppenheimer still casting a long shadow in cinemas, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem had a lot working against it at the box office in its opening week. Yet this animated reboot...
In the midst of the strongest summer movie season in years, and with Barbie and Oppenheimer still casting a long shadow in cinemas, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem had a lot working against it at the box office in its opening week. Yet this animated reboot...
- 8/7/2023
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Sunday Am Writethrough after Saturday Am update: As the Hollywood labor stoppage continues, the 2023 box office rally rages on, as domestic box office soars past $6 billion, +22% over the same January-August period a year ago. This weekend for all movies stands at an estimated $178M. This is the fourth time in box office history to have four movies cross $25M; the last time was Thanksgiving weekend 2018.
We always knew this weekend would beat the first frame of August a year ago ($92M), and that’s happening at +94%. But the current Friday-Sunday is also kicking the first weekend of August 2019’s $148.99M by +20%, and that’s when Hobbs & Shaw ruled the chart.
Barbie remains box office queen bee with $53M in weekend 3, after a $17M Friday and $20M Saturday. By Eod, Barbie is roughly $40M shy from passing the half billion mark at the domestic box office, with her gross set to stand at $459.4M.
We always knew this weekend would beat the first frame of August a year ago ($92M), and that’s happening at +94%. But the current Friday-Sunday is also kicking the first weekend of August 2019’s $148.99M by +20%, and that’s when Hobbs & Shaw ruled the chart.
Barbie remains box office queen bee with $53M in weekend 3, after a $17M Friday and $20M Saturday. By Eod, Barbie is roughly $40M shy from passing the half billion mark at the domestic box office, with her gross set to stand at $459.4M.
- 8/6/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Who could have guessed that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s small, black-and-white indie comic about anthropomorphic crime-fighting turtles that began as a parody of superhero storytelling would not only be around forty years later but also have the love and investment of several generations of fans? Whether you discovered the Turtles through the toys, the various TV shows, or the movies, audiences have been lucky enough to have at least one defining iteration of these heroes.
Alongside Batman and Spider-Man, the Turtles have had the most consistent luck with their onscreen history. And this week, the Heroes in Half-Shells are back on the big screen for the latest reboot, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. To celebrate, The Hollywood Reporter has definitively ranked the theatrical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies from the most bogus to the most bodacious.
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)
In theory,...
Alongside Batman and Spider-Man, the Turtles have had the most consistent luck with their onscreen history. And this week, the Heroes in Half-Shells are back on the big screen for the latest reboot, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. To celebrate, The Hollywood Reporter has definitively ranked the theatrical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies from the most bogus to the most bodacious.
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)
In theory,...
- 8/5/2023
- by Richard Newby
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Ralph Macchio first appeared on the big screen as Daniel Larusso, decked out in his now trademark white Karate Gi uniform, he effectively ushered in a bold new era of children’s entertainment. 1984’s The Karate Kid wasn’t just director John G. Avildsen applying the uplifting sports movie formula that had worked so well on one of his previous efforts, Rocky, in a new kid friendly context; it was also a film that helped take martial arts into the Western mainstream.
Suddenly American and European kids were joining dojos in hopes of emulating Daniel-san. But The Karate Kid was not solely responsible for this newfound appreciation in martial arts. The years that followed also saw the emergence of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in popular culture.
Originally a comic book series created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, much like the heroes in a half shell, it had mutated into something much bigger.
Suddenly American and European kids were joining dojos in hopes of emulating Daniel-san. But The Karate Kid was not solely responsible for this newfound appreciation in martial arts. The years that followed also saw the emergence of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in popular culture.
Originally a comic book series created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, much like the heroes in a half shell, it had mutated into something much bigger.
- 8/5/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for "Tmnt: Mutant Mayhem."In a jampacked summer movie season bursting with reboots, sequels, and Barbenheimer, a new spin on the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" arrives to shake things up and remind audiences why this gloriously bonkers premise continues to stand the test of time. With seemingly endless iterations of everyone's favorite pizza-loving green quartet, it may seem like another studio attempting to exploit fan nostalgia with a well-known IP to sell movie tickets and toys. While they absolutely will sell a boatload of toys and ride a bodacious wave at the box office, this reboot is anything but a cash grab. Producer Seth Rogen and company have crafted a genuinely entertaining ride that combines what fans love about these characters, with an oozy overload of fun new twists.
We know you're wondering -- with a title like "Mutant Mayhem," does it live up to its promise?...
We know you're wondering -- with a title like "Mutant Mayhem," does it live up to its promise?...
- 8/4/2023
- by Ben Begley
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "Tmnt: Mutant Mayhem."
The Ninja Turtles are back in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," an animated film from director Jeff Rowe and producer Seth Rogen. By every measure it's a successful reboot of the beloved property that will keep youngsters and animation enthusiasts entertained. Fans of the original comic books and animated series from the '80s might notice changes to certain aspects of the characters -- "Mutant Mayhem" is more of a character-driven comedy than an action film, with a powerful message about acceptance. I, for one, wanted a bit more ninja madness, but still walked away satisfied.
Regardless of any reservations about the picture, plenty of fun Easter eggs sprinkled throughout pay homage to previous iterations that should satisfy those needing a nostalgia kick. Some are easy to spot, while others require sharp eyes and some brain power. What's clear is that...
The Ninja Turtles are back in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," an animated film from director Jeff Rowe and producer Seth Rogen. By every measure it's a successful reboot of the beloved property that will keep youngsters and animation enthusiasts entertained. Fans of the original comic books and animated series from the '80s might notice changes to certain aspects of the characters -- "Mutant Mayhem" is more of a character-driven comedy than an action film, with a powerful message about acceptance. I, for one, wanted a bit more ninja madness, but still walked away satisfied.
Regardless of any reservations about the picture, plenty of fun Easter eggs sprinkled throughout pay homage to previous iterations that should satisfy those needing a nostalgia kick. Some are easy to spot, while others require sharp eyes and some brain power. What's clear is that...
- 8/4/2023
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
This article contains minor spoilers for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem."
I am a person of an age where I have never known a world without the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." The first issue of the comic book featuring the characters was released in 1984, a full six years before I was born. This meant I was the perfect age to watch the live-action films of the early 90s, with repeated rentals from my local video store. I also grew up watching the admittedly dreadful "Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation" live-action TV series, relegating me forever to the embarrassing Venus de Milo status in my childhood friend group, despite my last name being 4/5 of the pronunciation of an already existing turtle.
This is to say I have a great love and appreciation for the work of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the two men responsible for bringing Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello,...
I am a person of an age where I have never known a world without the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." The first issue of the comic book featuring the characters was released in 1984, a full six years before I was born. This meant I was the perfect age to watch the live-action films of the early 90s, with repeated rentals from my local video store. I also grew up watching the admittedly dreadful "Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation" live-action TV series, relegating me forever to the embarrassing Venus de Milo status in my childhood friend group, despite my last name being 4/5 of the pronunciation of an already existing turtle.
This is to say I have a great love and appreciation for the work of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the two men responsible for bringing Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello,...
- 8/4/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Cowabunga, dudes! With a new Turtle-tastic adventure in our midst with "Mutant Mayhem," it's time to walk down memory lane and see how the surprisingly extensive "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" cinematic canon stacks up. Read on, for our totally tubular and definitive ranking may surprise even the most ardent "Tmnt" fans.
Created in 1984 by comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the Turtles have become a staple in pop culture and one of the most enduring media franchises across films, television, toys, and video games. They've inspired rap songs, Halloween costumes, and even thousands of dollars in collectors' auctions. It's hard not to be charmed by the hilarious banter from leader Leonardo, tech-wiz Donatello, cool-but-crude Raphael, and party dude Michelangelo, but how has such a confounding concept endured this long?
Well, no matter how malleable the characters are, the series always remains a story about family, brotherhood, and good triumphing over evil.
Created in 1984 by comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the Turtles have become a staple in pop culture and one of the most enduring media franchises across films, television, toys, and video games. They've inspired rap songs, Halloween costumes, and even thousands of dollars in collectors' auctions. It's hard not to be charmed by the hilarious banter from leader Leonardo, tech-wiz Donatello, cool-but-crude Raphael, and party dude Michelangelo, but how has such a confounding concept endured this long?
Well, no matter how malleable the characters are, the series always remains a story about family, brotherhood, and good triumphing over evil.
- 8/3/2023
- by Larry Fried
- Slash Film
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