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–>> Waking up from a nap and some ‘beauty sleep’ (( mumble grumble ~~**)) , i discover as i suspected .. the TMNT topics are bursting at the seems on my news feeds. Yeh, gang .. this is the time of year where 25th anniversary celebration kicks in to Shellacious high-gear ! !  Lots of illustration to do and my freekin’ weary eyes got more crust leftover than last night’s greasy old pizza box. So anyway – - quick little early morning round – up  .. ::

– Ok , TMNT and a new Live – action film !! Yaadadadaada ..

But what about Shredder ?! Should he really be the main baddie ?!

Well actually IGN wants to know ..  ** Click Here n’ Vote **.

Steph of G.G.M. ::

Ok, let me start this post off by saying THAT THIS ENTIRE THING IS MY (Stephan’s) PERSONAL OPINION. I AM IN NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM SAYING THAT I HEARD THIS ANYWHERE, OR THAT ANY DEAL HAS BEEN MADE.

Ok, so, yesterday, it was announced via several sources (Mirage staff blogs, variety, yada yada) that a deal has been made to kick off production of the 5th TMNT movie (set to street in 2011…aka…THE FUTURE). The press release said that the movie is going to be a live action film, but whether or not that means full live action or hybrid CG remains to be seen. Anyway, while a director has yet to be named, my votes of confidence and probability both go to Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300). I will now take you through both the why he shoulds, and why he probably wills.

Why Zack Snyder SHOULD Direct the 5th turtles movie.

1. He’s “the Comic Book Movie Guy”
The man has said it himself. While he didn’t particularly MEAN for it to turn out this way, he has recently been unofficially dubbed the Comic book movie adaptation guy…which doesn’t seem to bother him, as he has done (in my opinion) a sensational job with them so far

2. He Has A Passion For The Material
In a recent interview for Watchmen with Newsarama, Snyder is quoted as a Turtle Lover… in fact, it was the only comic series he followed besides Heavy Metal Magazine, which is now arguably…also TMNT related:

ZS: The only title I really collected to this day is the original TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).

NRAMA: The Eastman and Laird black and white series from Mirage?

ZS: Exactly. All that stuff, what’s the guy’s name they always fought?

NRAMA: Shredder.

ZS: Right, I loved him! As I’ve told the story, I was a Heavy Metal fan (magazine, not music style). My mom got me a subscription to Heavy Metal when I was really young, not really knowing it was adult oriented, so I would read it and not let her know what was in it.

I’m sure if she saw some of the stuff that was in it, she would have been freaked out and appalled. She would just see the covers and say, “Oh Zach loves this stuff, this is perfect.” So it was hard for me to go to normal comics because I was a little bit broken and spoiled—when are they going to start &#@!ing or killing each other! So that kind took me out of comics for a little while.

It’s weird, TMNT was the one that kinda hooked me, you know? I guess at the time in high school, I was into renaissance artists and all that. And then a few years later, Dark Knight and Watchmen were really when I got back into comics — not heavily, but they were the ones that got me to believe again if you will. I think that’s a common story. But it’s mine as well.

NRAMA: How old were you when you were reading Heavy Metal and the Turtles?

ZS: I was in high school, so I guess Heavy Metal from about 14, maybe even before that, 13 to the present. Turtles were 17-18.

3. He would be insanely true to the comic

This is something both we as fans, and frankly, Peter Laird, are both looking for in a director. Zack is very well known for using the actual panels of comics as the storyboard for the movie. As such, I don’t believe that, accuracy wise, we could do any better for a director.

WHY HE PROBABLY WILL

1. Legendary Pictures
It is public knowledge that Legendary Pictures is involved in the movie. Legendary Pictures was also a big player in 300 and Watchmen, both Zack Snyder movies.

2. Scott Mednick
Scott Mednick (formerly with Legendary) has signed on with Galen Walker to produce. Scott’s most recent production? 300. Who do you think his first pick to direct is going to be?

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Dan B. :: 

Jeff sent in the following info about a special 25th anniversary U.K. Region 2 (may not be viewable outside Europe) collectors’ edition DVD set of the original cartoon series:

I just came across this when looking on Amazon.co.uk and thought you guys would like to know about it. I know I will be importing this title. Here is a link for the DVD set.

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“Quick little montage of all the footage taken. Sorry for some jumpy shots.
Was battling people, elements (25 mph winds on the water front) and randomly
running around kids .” –NV

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“Hey, remember me? I used to draw stuff. If you’re still with me, I’m impressed, and I thank you. I finally got around to slapping some color on that Rocksteady drawing I posted ages ago. I could tell you it took forever because I’ve been swamped with the day job, but really I’ve just been playing Wii. Also, I wasn’t really feeling my first color pass, so I just walked away from it for a while. When I finally came back to it, I ended up redrawing the entire lower half on the Cintiq to fix wonky anatomy (that’s what I get for ditching life drawing classes). Anyway, it’s nice to post something new again.
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– Alex D. ( ‘ N I C K ‘ Toons, Fairly Odd Parents, and ‘HARD EI8HT’ )

–>> SPECIAL THANKS to Don N. !!

“The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
appeared on top of the Empire State Building today to celebrate their 25th Anniversary (wow – I realize that dates back to the comic but still…25 years?? My God…) Here’s a brief photo recap of the event, along with a bunch of dumb captions that I wrote–”

VH1′s BEST WEEK EVER Blog has an insane handfull of  fun pix to share from today’s big  GALABUNGA in the N . Y . C.  at the top of the E.S.B. !! ( You down wit’  Tokkie, Gee   ?! )

** CLICK HERE !! !! **

–>> Hey, it’s  Tokk. Cross-reporting and posting on this extremely early  in the morning and i’m exhausted. O’ well.

Sure all the forums T-drome , Mikeys , ect. are all abuz of talk and squabble.

Not that you haven’t seen it, but posted here for prosperity.
Peter Laird ::

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–>> You best be checkin’ the cool arse ‘OVERLOAD’ of shiznit on the 4kids TMNT BLOGS !!

** TMNT 2k3 Blog **

*** BTTS Blog ***

VIA TMNT 25 :: ** NY TIMES Turtles 25th anniversary write – up and info on Empire State Building light up, Tribecca Film Festival , and NYC’s influence on the Guys !!

The Forever War: 5-Part Mini-Series Beginning August ’09

When the TMNT Adventures title from Archie was canceled in 1995, it was done abruptly and premature. A new story titled “The Forever War” had been already solicited for several months, but it didn’t matter… the title went kaput. (For a little background on that story, check out these old posts from the 5th Turtle: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.)

In recent years Mirage has teased us, saying that they would publish this “lost” story… but still, it never came. Until now!! Using the 25th anniversary as a pretty good excuse, wheels are really turning and “The Forever War” will finally see print! There’s been a lack of details as to when and how we’d see it, but the answers seem to have finally arrived.

Cap e-mailed in with the above picture, which is a full-page advertisement for “The Forever War,” stating it will (still) be in five parts and the first will be shipping in August (I think the previous best guess had been September). To make sure that your comic shop orders the book (and saves you a copy!) just print out the ad and bring it in to them – The information at the bottom will help ensure that they get it for you!

This scan is from the back of the Free Comic Book Day reprint of TMNT Vol. 1 #1 – Don’t forget to visit your local comic shop on May 2nd to pick up your copy of that book!!

Don’t worry about the TMNT – NES ‘ PERFECT walkthru’ .. i promise i’ll get it finished. I had major projects for California and a major virus attack on my home machine ( and 10 other excuses ), so that did put me behind. I will try to finish and compile the rest of it this week !! Hang tight to your Retro-Raph heads !!

Tales of the TMNT #61 v.2 pg.6 peek ..by Andres Ponce (( 2009 )) [[ Courtesy of T.Jones ]]  Tales of the TMNT #61 .. peek / YAMAMA  – - GAK / ..by Andres Ponce (( 2009 )) [[ Courtesy of A! ]]

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–>> ** Kevin E.’s shop on Heavy Metal still has a healthy and beautiful selection of classic TMNT comic art from all genres. Prices range to pretty affordable to the hundreds. Not just Timeless works by Laird and Eastman.. but Mirage Heavy Weights and collaborates like BIZ, Ryan Brown, and Eric Talbot !! !!

Kicks so much @*$, stunning art.. some you may have never seen before !! !! !!

And you can always go to just browse and drool !!

( (* Remember though, this is an ADULT site. You MUST be 18 + to view !! ))

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Please visit upcoming comic illustrator, tech-head, former Cody’s Books web developer, **Heavy Metal Hopeful and just damn incredible fine-artist  & friend  ::

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