New Image From Nickelodeon's TMNT
Wed, March 9, 2011 
Topless Robot is credited with getting this first image from the 2012 Nickelodeon revamp of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It comes from an article in the Wall Street Journal where executive producer Ciro Nieli says the new versions will have “more individual attributes”.
Nickelodeon purchased rights to the amphibious ninjas from Mirage Group and 4Kids Entertainment for $60 million in 2009.
From this first image they all look basically the same just with different facial expressions. More of that individuality must be left with characterization in the cartoon itself.
Another remake for the turtles is hit or miss. The team was reintroduced in a new series in 2003 which was generally well received but never seemed to capture the magic of the original show that began in 1987. The 2007 CGI flick was a mixed bag at best and I don't think it gained the attention they were hoping for.
Maybe I hold favor to the '87 version because I grew up with that and had a room full of turtle merchandise. There's possibility I give the new show a try with the first few episodes but if the taste isn't right I will remain in my nostalgic state.
Reader Comments (1)
I'm really curious to see our first look at the Platinum Dunes produced live action remake. I'm with you on the animated series though. The original cartoon will always be the only one for me.