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The original and - we're going to assume that most fans would be in agreement - best live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is returning to the big screen for a limited run next month to mark its 35th anniversary, and Fathom Entertainment has now released a new trailer.

The teaser mainly focuses on what is regarded as one of the best scenes in the 1990 movie, as Splinter appears as an apparition to depart some wisdom to his wayward sons following a recent defeat as the hands of the Shredder and his Foot Clan.

This re-release will feature never-before-seen footage, along with a new intro from director Steve Barron. The Turtles Unmasked featurette that screens before the movie will also include, extended scenes, new behind-the-scenes footage, and commentary with Barron.

“I can't say enough about how gifted and talented Steve Barron the director was," co-creator Kevin Eastman tells IGN. "They...

"Ultimate mastery comes not of the body, but of the mind. Together there is nothing your 4 minds cannot accomplish." Preach, Splinter! Fathom Events has debuted a second trailer for the 35th Anniversary of the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, playing in theaters for a few days in August. One of the best! I grew up with this movie (and its sequel The Secret of the Ooze) in the 90s and it's so good. They don't make 'em like they used to. This Turtles celebration features never before seen footage with an intro from director Steve Barron. In the Turtles Unmasked featurette before the movie, produced in collaboration with the creators of Tmnt: Evolution, Mutation & Reboot, experience never-before-seen footage from the archives, extended scenes left to history on the cutting room floor, behind-the-scenes footage, commentary with Barron as he reflects on the day-to-day in crafting the absolute best version...

In a 35th Anniversay celebration, Fathom Events will re-release the first live-action “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie, directed by Steve Barron, based on comic book characters created by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird, starring Brian Tochi, Corey Feldman, Josh Pais, Robbie Rist, Kevin Clash, Judith Hoag and Elias Koteas, screening August 17, 2025 in theaters:

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An iconic live-action film is making its way back to theaters for a milestone anniversary. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which was released in 1990, is celebrating its 35th birthday this year, and the movie, based on the comic books by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, is set to hit the big screen once again. But, fans will have to act quickly, as the movie won’t be in theaters for long.

Per Fathom Entertainment, which is re-releasing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in theaters with Saga Arts and Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, the film will screen on two days only: Aug. 17 and Aug. 20. Tickets can be purchased through the Fathom Entertainment website.

“Turtles Unmasked” Featurette a Part of the Re-Release

Not only will fans get to see the movie on the big screen once again, but a brand-new featurette titled “Turtles Unmasked” will be featured before the start of the movie,...

"Turtle mania is back!" Fathom Events has unveiled an official trailer for the 35th Anniversary re-release of the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, arriving in theaters again briefly this August. One of my personal all-time favorites! I grew up with this movie (and its sequel The Secret of the Ooze) in the 90s and it's a fantastic. Way better than it should be. This upcoming celebration features never before seen footage with an intro from director Steve Barron. In the Turtles Unmasked featurette before the movie, produced in collaboration with the creators of Tmnt: Evolution, Mutation & Reboot, experience never-before-seen footage from the archives, extended scenes left to history on the cutting room floor, home-recorded behind-the-scenes footage, and commentary with Barron as he reflects on the day-to-day in crafting the absolute best version of Turtles brought to the big screen. With a team of puppeteers and a voice cast led by Brian Tochi as Leonardo,...

Back in 1990, New Line Cinema rocked a lot of childhoods with the release of the first live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Thirty-five years later, Fathom Entertainment is bringing that movie back to theatres, along with a making-of featurette! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be back on the big screen for Fathom Events screenings on Sunday, August 17, and Wednesday, August 20, and will be accompanied by the featurette Turtles Unmasked, which was produced in collaboration with the creators of Tmnt: Evolution, Mutation & Reboot. SuperHeroHype reports that the featurette contains “never-before-seen footage from the archives, extended scenes left on the cutting room floor, and home-recorded behind-the-scenes footage. This includes footage from director Steve Barron’s video diary as he reflects on the challenges of bringing the Ninja Turtles to life.”

Directed by Steve Barron from a screenplay by Todd W. Langen and Bobby Herbeck, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was based on the...

Simon Pegg and Nick Frost will be at Awesome Con. The actors shot to stardom together with a series of winning projects—most made with celebrated writer/director Edgar Wright—including the sitcom Spaced, the “zom-com” Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End. Both actors have also thrived in their own rights, with Frost appearing in projects like Attack the Block, Truth Seekers, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Pegg in the Mission: Impossible series, the J.J. Abrams Star Trek series, and The Boys. Their breakout film, Shaun of the Dead, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024.

ScreenRant is happy to announce that frequent Simon Pegg and Nick Frost will appear at Awesome Con on both Saturday and Sunday. The pair will be available for autographs and photo ops, and will also take part in a panel on the Main Stage. Attendees can expect to get to ask...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie turns 35 years old in 2025, and Screen Rant will host a cast reunion at Awesome Con in Washington, DC. The long-running franchise about four crime-fighting, pizza-loving turtles began as a comic first published in 1984. Since then, the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has expanded to include toys, animated series, live-action and animated films, and video games. The 1990 live-action movie about the titular turtles, however, has remained one of the most enduring depictions.

Screen Rant is excited to announce that the site will host a 35th-anniversary reunion for one of the most beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles adaptations at Awesome Con 2025. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman is scheduled to appear, alongside Brian Tochi (Leonardo), Josh Pais (Raphael), Robbie Rist (Michaelangelo), Corey Feldman (Donatello), and Judith Hoag (April O’Neil). Attendees will have the chance to take photos, collect autographs, meet the cast, and...

Superhero movies have been around for a long time, though they didnt begin to appear in large numbers until the late 1970s. Today, the genre is more popular than ever, bolstered by the resilient Marvel Cinematic Universe and awaiting the soft reboot of the James-Gunn-led Dcu. It hasnt always been this way, and even though 2024s Deadpool & Wolverine proved that there is a very bright future for the genre, the failure of Joker: Folie a Deux shows theres still no guarantee that a given movie will live up to its potential.

Still, not every perceived superheroic flop is as bad as its reputation suggests. Indeed, a number of genre films listed as rotten on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer turn out to be better than their reputation suggests. Some have obtained a cult following in the years since their release, but even those that havent are well worth rediscovery. They give hope...

When people think of superheroes, usually singular names come to mind: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Superman, Wonder Woman, etc. However, many of the best superhero films are based on teams. What makes team films fun is the diversity of powers and abilities featured in one film. Not only that but there is a natural added layer of complexity when juggling multiple personalities.

Producing a good superhero team movie is not easy. Many superhero team movies focus too much on singular characters, relegating others to supporting roles, and some feature so many characters that it feels like a gigantic, convoluted fan service. The best superhero team movies feel like they have more than one protagonist, with multiple characters having similar importance despite their different attributes.

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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a phenomenon that has spanned four decades. From the violent, dark Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comics of the '80s up through the recently released animated film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, the Turtles have been a pop culture staple. There have been numerous hit cartoons, animated movies, video games, toys, and even a live show. Tmnt was part of the warm-up act to the superhero boom of the 21st Century.

Long before the Avengers assembled on the big screen, the four brothers teamed up for 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a gritty romp through New York City powered by pizza and puppets. With Jim Henson’s Creature Shop behind the Turtles, an excellent cast, a smart, wry script, and street-level action, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a sneaky top superhero movie of all time and the best of Tmnt fare. It spawned a very good,...

The latest poster for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem pays homage to the original 1990 Tmnt movie. The first Tmnt movie from 1990, despite mixed reviews initially, has gained popularity over the years. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, directed by Jeff Rowe, has received glowing reviews and currently has a certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The latest poster for the animated reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, pays homage to one of the Tmnt movies of old. And a much beloved one at that. Finding Leonardo and his brothers peeking out from the sewers beneath our feet, the poster recreates the same image from a poster for 1990’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, bringing it to life with the ground-breaking animation that is on display in Mutant Mayhem. Check out the new poster for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem below.

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While I don't hate any of the "Tmnt" movies (not even the confused patchwork that is the Michael Bay-produced 2014 big screen reboot), director Steve Barron's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is the only one I would venture so far as to call a genuinely good film. Unlike the other "Tmnt" movies to date, Barron's 1990 flick serves up plenty of silly Turtle-related hijinks while also being serious and even moving when it needs to be, creating a vision of New York City that feels lived-in and real. That's no minor achievement, either, given this version of NYC is swarming with masked ninjas, mutated reptiles, and a giant talking rat voiced by original Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash.

Equally good is the voice work for the Turtles themselves in the film. Brian Tochi, who evolved into a prolific voice actor starting in the '90s, lends his vocals to Leonardo, the...

The original live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are all set to emerge from the sewers and once again liven up theaters nationwide to celebrate the movie's 30th anniversary. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will have a special three-day engagement in cinemas courtesy of Fathom Events, who specialize in bringing independent movie classics to the big screen and, in this case, are giving you the exact cinematic classic you need right now.

"We are excited to celebrate 30 years of a film that brings families together in a fun, entertaining and hilarious way," said Tom Lucas, Fathom Events' Vice President of Studio Relations. "As audiences discovered in 1990, the adventures of the heroic turtles are truly meant to be seen on a giant screen in a darkened theater, so we hope audiences of all ages will make Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael part of their entertainment plans."

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Break out the pizza because Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special panel for Comic-Con@Home. This year's event is quite a bit different than what fans of pop culture have come to expect. Instead of a massive, in-person gathering that consumes downtown San Diego, the organizers have put together a series of digital panels that are available for all to watch from the comfort of home. In this case, the producer and writer of a true 90s classic have gathered to share the secrets behind the movie.

The panel celebrates the 30th anniversary of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, which truly helped to popularize the characters in the mainstream. To present a bit of history behind the making of this iconic movie, panel guests include producer Kim Dawson, as well as writer and producer Bobby Herbeck. It is moderated by The Old Turtle Den's creator Chris Castaneda.

The ultimate stay-at-home pizza party is happening soon as original April O'Neil actress Judith Hoag is hosting a virtual reunion on Zoom to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Recently, co-creator Kevin Eastman hosted an online watch party of his own in commemoration of the beloved movie, letting fans come together to enjoy Tmnt while remaining socially distant. Now, as revealed in the announcement video below, Hoag is next giving fans a chance to celebrate the original movie alongside the cast and crew for a special online reunion.

In the video, Judith Hoag explains how the Tmnt crew had some great things planned for the 30th anniversary of the original movie's release in 1990. Of course, those plans changed once social distancing and staying at home in the interest of public safety became much more important in recent months. "It would be great to have a virtual pizza party,...

The original Revenge of the Nerds cast is reportedly reuniting and setting up a new movie. This summer marked the 35th anniversary of the first installment hitting theaters. The original movie is considered to be an 80s classic, but the sequels that followed, including made-for-tv movies were not received very well. In addition, looking back at the 1984 movie shows a different time in Hollywood and contains some pretty controversial scenes that some may call problematic these days. However, it sounds like the gang wants to get together for a new movie.

It has been reported that Disney is behind the upcoming Revenge of the Nerds sequel. Since Disney owns Fox, this would makes sense, but is Disney really going to put out a sequel to the raunchy 1984 movie? Robert Carradine, who stars as Lewis Skolnick, is back at Disney for the Lizzie McGuire sequel series, so he may have been...

Robert Altman's murder tale reeks of insider access and Hollywood hipster Bs; its main claim to greatness is its fifty-plus star cameos. It may no longer seem as smart as it looked in 1992, but they don't make 'em any slicker than this. The Player Blu-ray The Criterion Collection 812 1992 / Color /1:85 widescreen / 124 min. / Available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date May 24, 2016 / 39.95 Starring Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg, Peter Gallagher, Brion James, Cynthia Stevenson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lyle Lovett. Cinematography Jean Lépine Original Music Thomas Newman Written by Michael Tolkin from his novel Produced by David Brown, Michael Tolkin, Nick Wechsler Directed by Robert Altman

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Robert Altman's filmography is undergoing what looks like a full retrospective through Criterion; even the 1975 title Nashville came out not long ago. This very successful later picture marks a revitalization of the director's career. It's sort of a Kafkaesque spin on Hail,...

One of the hardest bouts of growing pains experienced by adolescents is that rite of passage known as the high school experience. In high school one is subject to discovering their own sense of self-identity and purpose. In fact, sometimes the social factor is crucial because the cost of belonging in social-related circles is vital in a four-year commitment to belonging among your peers.

The tension is high to belong and get along as your search for excellence in good grades, social interaction and the overall learning experience is important. However, not every youngster can cope with what they are faced as the obstacles to excel are demanding in high school. Hence, the potential to become “an outsider” is inevitable and the unlikeliest label that no one can overcome no matter how much they try.

The movies have been instrumental in capturing such heavy-handed angst and frustration of the tortured...

“Excuse please, but why do they call you ‘booger’?”

Thanks to films like Revenge Of The Nerds, it is becoming clear that we, the nerds of this world, are here to stay and to conquer. Ok, so I don’t wear my pants up to my chest. Or use my hair full of gel. Or have that characteristic “snort” in my laugh. Still, I am a nerd. Actually, I’m a Geek, which is a sub-set of nerds, and I know I’ll always be one. It’s just that it was so uncool to be one back in the 1980’s. People used to bother us, kick us, insult us, hit us. They took our stuff away, hid it, or simply threw it in the trash. And then, Revenge Of The Nerds came along and showed us that, indeed, we are nerds, but that we must not accept a punishment for it.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Written by Todd W. Langen and Bobby Herbeck

Directed by Steven Barron

U.S.A., 1990

When Channel 3 news reporter April O’Neil (Judith Hoag) is accosted one night during the walk to her car by a group of thugs, four strange saviors submerged in shadow come to her rescue with the speed and stealth of ninjas. Both foes and friends represent forces the city of Manhattan will reckon with in incredible ways. On the side of crime and greed is the mysterious Foot Clan, a clandestine syndicate originating from Japan believed to be long forgotten. Led by the imposing Shredder (James Saito) and trained as ninjas, the Foot uses their talent for crime’s sake, in addition to recruiting the city’s delinquent youth as the next generation of troops. On the side of virtue and righteousness are…mutated teenage turtles who dwell in the sewers,...

You'll notice that in today's cinematic landscape, most major characters needing a voice in a CGI or motion capture family film are supplied by an established A-list actor (see Johnny Depp in Rango) or a known celebrity (Taylor Swift is fourth billed in Dr. Seuss' the Lorax). Twenty-two years ago, way back in 1990, that wasn't the case. Take Beauty and the Beast for instance. In 1991, Robby Benson, the lead voice actor in the film, had been absent from the spotlight for many years and was cast primarily for his talents on the microphone, not any sort of marquee value. Angela Lansbury served as the only real stunt casting. If the film was made today, we'd see Anne Hathaway serving as Beauty, with Hugh Jackman stepping in as the Beast. Even a smaller part, like Chip or Stove, would be supplied by any given member of the Apatow repertoire.

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Transformers must seem like a cakewalk right about now. The saga of Michael Bay’s vilified Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot — which will feature an “alien race” origin story for the heroes — continues to mutate, with two people involved in early iterations of the franchise now lending their support to Bay.

Peter Laird, one of the comic book’s co-creators, posted a statement on his blog addressing the fan uproar about the story change, which was only exacerbated after Michael Bay instructed Turtles fans to “chill” and “relax.” In a post, Laird encouraged fans to “swallow the ‘chill pill’ Mr.

'Classic' turtle actor Brian Tochi speaks out in favour of Michael Bay's controversial plans for new Turtles film

It's shaping up to be the celluloid debate of the year: should Michael Bay be taken to task for "sodomising" the memory of millions of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans by reimagining the much-loved "heroes in a half shell" as "lovable aliens"?

The original Michelangelo voice actor, Robbie Rist, earlier this week laid into Bay's plans to reboot the series. Today, the battle for the soul of the pugilistic amphibians continues with news that Brian Tochi, who played Leonardo in the "classic" 1990 film, is backing the Transformers director. "If Michael Bay wants to do a different take on the turtles origin story ... mazel tov!" he told TMZ.

Fans took to Twitter and Facebook in anger after Bay unveiled proposals to change the turtles to extraterrestrials (as opposed to mutants who gain...

Co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Peter Laird, has weighed in on Michael Bay's comments relating to the new Tmnt film on his personal blog. Bay spoke at a Nickelodeon event where he said that the Turtles would now be aliens or interdimensional beings and launched a massive firestorm of hatred from fanboys. Laird reiterates that he no longer has any control regarding the Turtles because Nickelodeon bought out his rights to the property. He writes,

...I would actually encourage Tmnt fans to swallow the 'chill pill' Mr. Bay recently suggested they take, and wait and see what might come out of this seemingly ill-conceived plan. It's possible that with enough truly creative brainpower applied to this idea, it might actually work. I'm not saying it's probable, or even somewhat likely… but it Is possible.

Bay claimed in an update on his website's forums that one of the...

A few days ago, Michael Bay revealed that the upcoming live-action "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie will make the turtles aliens rather than mutants. Fans reacted very negatively to this, prompting Bay to release a statement, telling everyone to "take a breath and chill." Since then, Robbie Rist, who voiced Michaelangelo in the original film trilogy, said that what Bay is doing is "the rape of our childhood memories." But now comes word that Brian Tochi, who voiced Leonardo, is not worried about Bay creating a new origin for the characters. "If Michael Bay wants to do a different take on the turtles origin story ... Mazel Tov," he said. And Judith Hoag, who played April O'Neil, just revealed to TMZ that she's excited to see what Bay comes up with, mostly because "I was in 'Armageddon' ... which Michael directed ... as well as 'Nightmare On Elm Street' and 'I Am Number Four' which he produced.

Michaelangelo needs to back the hell off of Michael Bay and let the guy turn the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles into aliens ... this according to the guy who voiced Leonardo. TMZ broke the story ... Bay has been getting some serious flack ever since he announced he'll be changing the classic Tmnt sewer-based origin story for his upcoming live-action flick. But not every member of Tmnt-nation is hating on Bay's idea to go intergalactic with the Turtles ... in fact,...

Join guest of honor John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing, Escape From New York) all weekend at Fright Night Film Fest/Fandom Fest. Carpenter’s latest movie “The Ward” is making its way to horror fans all around the world this year. The Walking Dead will be representing all weekend with the zombies from the hit show appearing. Melissa Cowan, Addy Miller, Keisha Tillis and Brittany Murphy will all be appearing.

Any Star Wars fans out there? Of course there is! Both boba Fett’s will be at Fandome Fest, meet Jeremy Bulloch (The Empire Strikes Back) and Daniel Logan (Attack of the Clones, Star Wars:Clone Wars)

Other awesome guests for the weekend include Henry Winkler (Happy Days, The WaterBoy, Scream), Edward Furlong (The Crow Wicked Prayer, Terminator 2, Pet Semetary 2) Michael Biehn (Aliens, Tombstone, Terminator) and Jennifer Blanc (Dark Angel, The Crow) will be screening their new movie and Biehn’s directorial debut,...