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IDW TMNT Micro-Series Villains #2 Baxter - Variant Cover Guide

2013-05-22T07:00:00.000-07:00

For most of you it's new comic book day. For me, my comics are in an unknown location on a derailed train. As you enjoy your new comics, I'll be pondering the fact that comics travel by train.

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Tyler Walpole.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Andy Kuhn.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

First Look at the Motion Capture Turtles

2013-05-10T08:30:00.000-07:00

Filming is definitely in full gear for next year's new TMNT movie, with new photos from the streets of New York City hitting the Internet every day this week. Yesterday saw our first glimpse at the actors inside the motion capture suits for the Turtles. Let's take a look... (beware potential spoilers)

Aside from the capture suits themselves being rather interesting (and complete with shells), we can see that three of the Turtles (Mike, Leo, and Don) are in shackles and appear to be captured by the group of men in black fatigues. In the script that leaked online last summer, the Foot Clan was more of a military group than a ninja clan, so this could indicate that at least part of that script still survives.

See more pictures at SuperHeroHype.com.

TMNT 2012, Episode 22 "Pulverizer Returns!"

2013-05-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

Relish in this new episode; word broke earlier this week that the season finale won't air until August. With only four episodes to go in the season, there's going to be a stretch of repeats.

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 22: Pulverizer Returns!
No description currently available...

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time tomorrow morning. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

Will Arnett Playing Vernon Fenwick in "Ninja Turtles"

2013-05-08T08:00:00.000-07:00

More pictures from the filming of "Ninja Turtles" in New York City have hit the Internet, and this time we get our first look at Will Arnett. The original announcement of Arnett's casting did not include the role he would be playing, but now we know! Arnett was spotted wearing a press badge similar to the one Megan Fox was spotted wearing over the weekend. A closeup of the badge reveals that he is playing Vernon Fenwick. Of course, Vernon Fenwick was the obnoxious Channel 6 camera man in the original TMNT cartoon.

Megan Fox was also on set with Arnett, where she had a reporter's microphone in hand while on a trampoline.

See more photos from PerezHilton.com and SuperHeroHype.com.

"Ninja Turtles" is scheduled to hit theaters June 14, 2014.

Megan Fox as April O'Neil Spotted in NYC

2013-05-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend Megan Fox was spotted in New York City in what is presumed to be her April O'Neil costume as filming for next year's "Ninja Turtles" film continues.

In the picture on the right, Fox is wearing a badge that appears to read "April O'Neil" and could be a press badge for her character.

See more pictures from Just Jared and Celebuzz.

Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Nominated for 4 Daytime Emmy Awards

2013-05-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

Nominees for the 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards were announced yesterday, and Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" CGI cartoon series has been nominated in four categories.

Congratulations to the entire team at Nickelodeon responsible for making this series a popular and critical success!

The nominees are...

OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S ANIMATED PROGRAM
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - Nickelodeon
Penguins of Madagascar - Nickelodeon
Robot and Monster - Nickelodeon
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Nickelodeon
WordGirl - PBS

OUTSTANDING CASTING FOR AN ANIMATED SERIES OR SPECIAL
The Legend of Korra - Nickelodeon
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Nickelodeon

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND EDITING – ANIMATION
Ben10: Omniverse - Cartoon Network
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness - Nickelodeon
Slugterra - Disney XD
SpongeBob SquarePants - Nickelodeon
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Nickelodeon

OUTSTANDING PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT – EPISODIC
Dora’s Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure Campaign - Nickelodeon
Kids’ Choice Awards 2012 Campaign - Nickelodeon
SpongeBob Stop Motion Christmas Campaign - Nickelodeon
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Campaign - Nickelodeon
TRON Rap Music Video - Disney XD

TMNT Color Classics #10 - Variant Cover Guide

2013-05-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Happy May! Here's a new comic book for you...
And don't forget to go to Free Comic Book Day this Saturday!

Cover A

Cover A: Peter Laird.
Regular cover.

Free Comic Book Day Event Details

2013-04-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday! As previously mentioned, there are some exciting events planned around the country for TMNT fans.

Kevin Eastman in Rochester, NH:
This event is hosted by Jetpack Comics, but takes place throughout downtown Rochester. In order to see as many fans as possible, Kevin will not be doing sketches and autographs will be limited to four items per person.
Visit the Jetpack Comics website for full details.

Peter Laird in Wells, ME:
This event is hosted at Steve Lavigne's Shellback Artworks comic book store. Also in attendance will be Jim Lawson, Eric Talbot, and, of course, Steve. Check it out from 12:00-4:00!

Shellback Artworks
1509 Post Rd.
Wells, ME 04090

Ryan Brown Art Raffle in Canal Fulton, OH:
This event is hosted at The Toys Time Forgot from 12:00-6:00. The hand-drawn sketch of Raphael and Leatherhead pictured to the left by Ryan Brown and Bruce Hatten will be raffled off at the end of the day.

The Toys Time Forgot
137 E. Cherry St.
Canal Fulton, OH 44614

TMNT 2012, Episode 21 "Karai's Vendetta"

2013-04-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

After a couple weeks' break, new episodes are back! With one caveat... no more Friday night time slot. So set your alarm and/or DVR to catch the latest adventure tomorrow morning.

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 21: Karai's Vendetta
The Foot Clan attempt to abduct April, who must try to outsmart Karai on her own while the turtles are on an undersea operation.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

IDW TMNT #21 - Variant Cover Guide

2013-04-24T07:00:00.000-07:00

Today's new issue of TMNT is a very special issue with interior art by Kevin Eastman!

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Kevin Eastman.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Dean Haspiel.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

Cover C

Cover D

Cover C: Kevin Eastman.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

Cover D: Kevin Eastman.
Retailer exclusive. Available from Dynamic Forces.

Cover E

Cover F

Cover E: Kevin Eastman.
Retailer exclusive. Available from Jetpack Comics.

Cover F: Kevin Eastman.
Convention exclusive. Available at Ottawa Comiccon.

TMNT iOS App "Rooftop Run" Now Available

2013-04-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

The first dedicated TMNT game app, Rooftop Run, is now available on the Apple App Store for iOS devices, including iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. It is a $1.99 universal app.

Description:
For the first time ever, you can play as Leo, Donnie, Raph, and Mikey in this action packed combat runner. Run, jump, and fight your way across rooftops as you rid New York of evil, once and for all.

Collect energy orbs to unlock exclusive weapons, gear, and boosts that will keep you one step ahead of the Kraang ship. One-touch controls combine with ninja moves and shell shocking battles for an epic gaming experience. BOOYAKASHA!

Features:
✔Battle hordes of enemies including the Foot Clan, Kraang, and Dimension X
✔Activate Turtle Time to fight up close in a slow-motion combat sequence
✔Outfit the Turtles in exclusive Cyber and Stealth gear
✔Upgrade with weapons, gadgets, and boosts like the Laserbot and Turtle Saver
✔Unlock and play as the Turtles’ formidable canine foe Dogpound
✔Earn rewards from the pizza time mini-game

Get it now!

Screen Shots:

IDW TMNT Micro-Series Villains #1 Krang - Variant Cover Guide

2013-04-17T07:00:00.000-07:00

Today's new comic book day offers the first of IDW's TMNT One-Shot Villains series.

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Tyler Walpole.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Mike Henderson.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

Cover C

Cover C: Mike Henderson.
Retailer exclusive. Available from Dynamic Forces.

Cover C

Cover D: Kevin Eastman.
Retailer exclusive. Available from Jetpack Comics.

Danny Woodburn Cast as Splinter in "Ninja Turtles"

2013-04-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

With filming already underway in New York, we finally have a name attached to the role of Splinter in the upcoming "Ninja Turtles" film.

Deadline.com reports that Danny Woodburn, perhaps best-known for his recurring role on Seinfeld, has been cast as the Turtles ninja master.

At 4' tall, Woodburn's height provides some insight on the character design for Splinter. Although in the latest TMNT cartoon series on Nickelodeon Splinter is comparatively tall, in previous incarnations he has been consistently shorter than the Turtles.

If you have any casting or filming tips regarding the movie, please share them via e-mail! Anonymity will be respected and maintained.

TMNT 2012, Episode 20 "Karai's Vendetta"

2013-04-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

Enjoy another new episode tonight!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 20: Enemy of My Enemy
Karai wants an alliance with the turtles, hoping their combined strength can defeat the Kraang.

Watch it at 7pm Eastern/6pm Central time. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

TMNT Color Classics Leonardo #1 - Variant Cover Guide

2013-04-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

Happy April! Here's a new comic book for you...

Cover A

Cover A: Peter Laird.
Regular cover.

TMNT 2012, Episode 19 "Baxter's Gambit"

2013-04-05T08:30:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile! But worry not, new episodes begin airing again starting tonight.

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 19: Baxter's Gambit
A vengeful Baxter Stockman sets up a dangerous maze and lures the turtles, Fishface and Dogpound to it.

Watch it at 7pm Eastern/6pm Central time. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

Classic Turtles to Join Nick Turtles in Season 2

2013-04-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

In an exclusive interview with USA Today, Nickelodeon Executive Producer Ciro Nieli has dropped some hints about what TMNT fans can expect with the remaining part of this season, as well as next season.

The big news coming from this interview is that next season there will be a one-hour special unites the Turtles voice actors from the original cartoon with their modern counterparts.

It'll be a story point, too, that brings classic and current Turtles together.

"We all have a nostalgia for these characters in all their incarnations, and any time we can serve it up, we take the chance," Nieli says. "The trick is finding a way to do it where it doesn't feel wedged in, where you don't even see it coming.

Townsend Coleman (Michaelangelo) hinted at the reunion earlier this week on Facebook when he changed his cover photo to a picture of the outside of Nickelodeon Studios in Burbank, CA.

The original TMNT voice actors are Coleman, Cam Clarke (Leonardo), Barry Gordon (Donatello), and Rob Paulsen (Raphael). Paulsen, of course, would be pulling double duty as he the current Donatello. The rest of the current cast is Greg Cipes (Michelangelo), Jason Biggs (Leonardo), and Sean Astin (Raphael).

According to the interview, one other blast from the past fans can expect is the return of Mutagen Man from the original cartoon and toy line.

New episodes of Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles begin again this Friday, April 5, with Baxter's Gambit.

Will Arnett to Play Unknown "Ninja Turtles" Role

2013-04-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Will Arnett has joined the cast of Ninja Turtles, which is due to begin principal photography in New York within the next couple of weeks.

Arnett’s role is being kept secret, though still uncast from the Ninja Turtles mythology are Splinter, the turtles' sensei rat, and the villainous and masked Shredder. Arnett is not playing the turtles' human friend Casey, another role that has yet to be cast.

Arnett joins Megan Fox (April O'Neil), Alan Ritchson (Raphael), Pete Ploszek (Leonardo), Jeremy Howard (Donatello), and Noel Fisher (Michelangelo).

The film is scheduled to be released June 6, 2014.

Threadless TMNT T-Shirt Design Contest

2013-03-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

Threadless and Nickelodeon have announced a T-shirt design contest where you get to pick the winner! You have from now until April 15, 2013 to submit your design. The submitted designs will then be posted for community voting. The winner wins money and pizza! All of the details are over on Threadless.com.

Get drawing! Tired of seeing the same stock art over and over? This is your chance to create a truly unique TMNT T-shirt! Ladies! Tired of tolerating the male-targeted shirts? This is our chance to create something flattering and geeky!

When you're done, share your submitted design on the Ninja Pizza Facebook Page!

The Turtles in "Ninja Turtles" Get Named

2013-03-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

Just days after the revelation that Alan Ritchson will be playing Raphael in next year's Ninja Turtles movie, Deadline.com has announced the actors who will be playing the remaining three Turtles. According to their sources, Pete Ploszek will play Leonardo, Jeremy Howard will play Donatello, and Noel Fisher will play Michelangelo.

More casting announcements are sure to be announced shortly, with Shredder, Splinter, and Casey Jones being the (likely) remaining lead roles.

"Ninja Turtles" Filming and Casting Updates

2013-03-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports that next year's "Ninja Turtles" movie will film scenes at Big Tupper Ski Area, in Tupper Lake, NY, which currently sits dormant.

The movie is mainly being shot in New York City, but Paramount went to the state to find a ski slope where it would be able to shoot part of the action, said village Mayor Paul Maroun.

Posted signs tell visitors to stay out of the Big Tupper Ski Area while a movie is being filmed there.

"They needed a ski resort that was closed," Maroun said. "Big Tupper fit it perfectly."

Unfortunately, this news most likely means that the current working script is still based around the script that was leaked online last summer.

E-mail script/filming info and/or set pictures! Anonymity will be maintained!

In other news, actor Alan Ritchson has confirmed that he has been cast as Raphael in the movie.

To answer ur tweets, YES I'm Raphael.I u think u know what to expect, u have NO idea.. You won't be disappointed.Trust me.. #TMNT
— Alan Ritchson (@alanritchson) March 22, 2013

It is assumed that Mr. Ritchson will be doing motion capture work for the role, although it is not confirmed it he will also be performing the voice.

With filming just about to begin, we should be hearing more casting information any time now. The only other known cast member at the moment is Megan Fox as April O'Neil.

Product Review: TMNT Adult Costume Hoodie

2013-03-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

The fine folks at TVStoreOnline sent me this awesome hoodie to show off to you guys. So, here's me being a dork.

Click here to get one of your own!

IDW TMNT #20 - Variant Cover Guide

2013-03-20T06:30:00.000-07:00

It's a two-fer of a new comic book day!

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Ben Bates.
Regular cover; distributed in a 4:1 ratio with cover B.

Cover B: Kevin Eastman.
Regular cover; distributed in a 1:4 ratio with cover A.

Cover C

Cover C: Langdon Foss.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

Secret History of the Foot Clan #4 - Variant Cover Guide

2013-03-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

Your patience has been rewarded, young ninja. Visit your local comic book shop today to pick up TMNT: The Secret History of the Foot Clan #4!

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Mateus Santolouco.
Regular cover.

Cover B: James Harren.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

Cover C

Cover C: Kevin Eastman.
Retailer exclusive. Available from Jetpack Comics.

Free Comic Book Day 2013 TMNT Comic

2013-03-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

TMNT fans will want to be sure to visit their comic book shops on May 4th, Free Comic Book Day. One of the gold level offerings will be a brand new comic from IDW, TMNT New Animated Adventures.

The comic is based on the Nickelodeon CGI cartoon series and is written by Erik Burnham with art by Dario Brizuela. Dario's art has previously been seen in Tales of the TMNT, Vol. 2.

This free comic will be the first introduction to a brand new on-going series from IDW based on the Nickelodeon series. Expect to see #1 in shops in the upcoming months, written by Kenny Byerly (also a writer on the Nickelodeon series) and art also by Dario Brizuela.