PARAMOUNT SHUTS DOWN "NINJA TURTLES" PRODUCTION

**TensionX1** · 06-16-12 at 12:38 AM

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Michael Bay's "Ninja Turtles" reboot has had rough sailing since its announcement. Whether it was negative fan fallout over the initial announcement of the Turtles being from an alien race, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" creator Peter Laird addressing the updated origin or Kevin Eastman's endorsement, the film has certainly garnered a cornucopia of media attention. However, it looks like the heroes in a half shell will have remain on their home planet for the time being as The Hollywood Reporter reveals Paramount Pictures has shut down the reboot, pushing the December 2013 release date to May 2014. THR reports the studio has laid off pre-production staff for an "indefinite" work stoppage.

The news comes after a number of notable film delays for Paramount following the release of box-office dud "Battleship," including "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" and Brad Pitt's "World War Z." "Ninja Turtles" is produced by Bay's Platinum Dunes with Jonathan Liebesman attached to direct a script written by Kevin Eastman and Andre Nemec.

"Kids are going to believe, one day, that these turtles do exist, when we are done with this movie," said Bay at the revelation of the Turtles' new origin. "These Turtles are from an alien race, and they are going to be tough, edgy, funny and completely lovable."

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Michael Bay touching the franchise would be a disaster ever since news broke out of the TMNT's being aliens. Come on.. aliens? Dafuq..

lando909 · 06-16-12 at 01:09 AM

This is all i ever think about when I hear Michael Bay

Ryuukon · 06-16-12 at 01:12 AM

I don't think it's so much the issue of a story change as the fact that Paramount pretty much sucks anymore.

I mean come on, what were they thinking when they made Battleship? How the hell can you POSSIBLY make a movie based on one of the most boring board games of all time? No matter how much eye candy you throw at it, you simply can't make a compelling movie about a game where all you do is say "G-11" and then "You sank my battleship!".

The execs that decided to put money into that movie should all be fired. Though I can't help but feel sorry for Peter Berg. I loved him in Shocker. But still, wtf was he thinking too when he signed up for this movie?

That and the fact that Paramount decided to make a sequel of G.I. Joe. Polish a turd, it's still a turd. Just this time Bruce Willis will go down in flames along with the movie.

But honestly, I firmly believe the writers and studio went the alien route was simply to avoid having to pay Marvel for the whole "ooze" backstory. Anybody that read the original comic knew that the same ooze that made the turtles was the same ooze that blinded Matt Murdock and made him become Daredevil.

StanSouthpark · 06-16-12 at 01:35 AM

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 and 2 are good movies even if they are dated.

**Drifterx** · 06-16-12 at 02:10 AM

Finally! Screw Michael Gay.

DarkNinja22 · 06-16-12 at 02:41 AM

The film isnt cancelled or shutdown you moron production has been delayed till 2014. Misleading topic title.

**EvilToeKnee** · 06-16-12 at 04:17 AM

Where the heck has I been? I didn't even know they were doing a remake. I guess I never knew they suddenly became aliens either. They just can't keep their hands of things that weren't broke. I remember seeing Ninja Turtles in the movie theater. Yes, dated, but still a great movie. Part two... eh...

**666wrathchild666** · 06-16-12 at 06:40 AM

What was wrong with Battleship? I liked that movie. My whole family thought it was pretty good.

**OneTiger64** · 06-16-12 at 06:49 AM

I don't know, my hubby being a true fan would be willing to overlook a small change if the movie turns out to be good otherwise. I mean, it always sucks when they change things like that but really, we know the "truth" right?

**orgasminator** · 06-16-12 at 07:22 AM

They should change it to "Teenage Alien Ninja Turtles" too. Mutant is not alien. 'Ninja' and 'alien' ain't a good combination either, for me. And therefore their weapons...should be lightsabers or something, aliens' weapons. I hope they really reconsider this change. Next, superheroes are aliens (except Superman of course). Peter Parker wasn't bitten by a spider. He's an alien. Imagine that...

**kolewan** · 06-16-12 at 07:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkNinja22

The film isnt cancelled or shutdown you moron production has been delayed till 2014. Misleading topic title.

Not really, actually. They didn't CANCEL IT (note title doesn't say cancelled). They did, however, STOP (synonymous with shutdown) PRODUCTION pushing estimated release to 2014. If you can't comprehend the difference then the fault lies with you, not Tension.

I, for one, am tired of Michael Bay movies. When I was younger, I liked them but the formula hasn't ever changed and haven't seen a Michael Bay movie in a few years now.

**L1b3rta** · 06-16-12 at 08:16 AM

I like some Bay movies, actually only Pearl Harbor comes to mind atm (despite not historically correct). But most of his flicks are action action action action. I mean, laying it on really thick and neglecting story.

**playblu** · 06-16-12 at 09:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 666wrathchild666

What was wrong with Battleship? I liked that movie. My whole family thought it was pretty good.

no shit how could it be a dud. I don't get it.I guess it didn't make enough money. They need to time the the release when they have the spotlight and not against 4 other blockbusters. Oh well maybe it will come faster to bluray, what about Prometheus, is it a dud to? John Carter was good also, plus was visually stunning!

mymythos · 06-16-12 at 09:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MrPjax

I wished they would stop doing reboots. Can't they have any original ideas anymore?

Actually there are thousands of writers out there with an infinite number of original ideas. The problem is that Hollywood big studios don't want to risk losing money with bold new ideas. They prefer to lose money "reinventing" the same old stuff over and over again.

06-16-12 at 07:22 AM	#10
orgasminator Master Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: island under the eye of the day Posts: 989	They should change it to "Teenage Alien Ninja Turtles" too. Mutant is not alien. 'Ninja' and 'alien' ain't a good combination either, for me. And therefore their weapons...should be lightsabers or something, aliens' weapons. I hope they really reconsider this change. Next, superheroes are aliens (except Superman of course). Peter Parker wasn't bitten by a spider. He's an alien. Imagine that... Last edited by orgasminator; 06-16-12 at 07:29 AM.

06-16-12 at 01:09 AM	#2
lando909 Novice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atomic City USA Posts: 132	This is all i ever think about when I hear Michael Bay

06-16-12 at 01:12 AM	#3
Ryuukon Novice Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 103	I don't think it's so much the issue of a story change as the fact that Paramount pretty much sucks anymore. I mean come on, what were they thinking when they made Battleship? How the hell can you POSSIBLY make a movie based on one of the most boring board games of all time? No matter how much eye candy you throw at it, you simply can't make a compelling movie about a game where all you do is say "G-11" and then "You sank my battleship!". The execs that decided to put money into that movie should all be fired. Though I can't help but feel sorry for Peter Berg. I loved him in Shocker. But still, wtf was he thinking too when he signed up for this movie? That and the fact that Paramount decided to make a sequel of G.I. Joe. Polish a turd, it's still a turd. Just this time Bruce Willis will go down in flames along with the movie. But honestly, I firmly believe the writers and studio went the alien route was simply to avoid having to pay Marvel for the whole "ooze" backstory. Anybody that read the original comic knew that the same ooze that made the turtles was the same ooze that blinded Matt Murdock and made him become Daredevil.

06-16-12 at 01:35 AM	#4
StanSouthpark Novice Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 217	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 and 2 are good movies even if they are dated.

06-16-12 at 02:10 AM	#5
Drifterx Master Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meh. Posts: 1,155	Finally! Screw Michael Gay.

06-16-12 at 02:41 AM	#6
DarkNinja22 Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 337	The film isnt cancelled or shutdown you moron production has been delayed till 2014. Misleading topic title.

06-16-12 at 04:17 AM	#7
EvilToeKnee 3rd Street Saint Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 771	Where the heck has I been? I didn't even know they were doing a remake. I guess I never knew they suddenly became aliens either. They just can't keep their hands of things that weren't broke. I remember seeing Ninja Turtles in the movie theater. Yes, dated, but still a great movie. Part two... eh...

06-16-12 at 06:40 AM	#8
666wrathchild666 Elite Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,517	What was wrong with Battleship? I liked that movie. My whole family thought it was pretty good.

06-16-12 at 06:49 AM	#9
OneTiger64 Expert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 831	I don't know, my hubby being a true fan would be willing to overlook a small change if the movie turns out to be good otherwise. I mean, it always sucks when they change things like that but really, we know the "truth" right?

06-16-12 at 07:46 AM	#11
kolewan The Perseverant Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 727	Quote: Originally Posted by DarkNinja22 The film isnt cancelled or shutdown you moron production has been delayed till 2014. Misleading topic title. Not really, actually. They didn't CANCEL IT (note title doesn't say cancelled). They did, however, STOP (synonymous with shutdown) PRODUCTION pushing estimated release to 2014. If you can't comprehend the difference then the fault lies with you, not Tension. I, for one, am tired of Michael Bay movies. When I was younger, I liked them but the formula hasn't ever changed and haven't seen a Michael Bay movie in a few years now.

06-16-12 at 08:16 AM	#12
L1b3rta Guru Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 5,989	I like some Bay movies, actually only Pearl Harbor comes to mind atm (despite not historically correct). But most of his flicks are action action action action. I mean, laying it on really thick and neglecting story.

06-16-12 at 09:09 AM	#13
playblu Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: same place Posts: 320	Quote: Originally Posted by 666wrathchild666 What was wrong with Battleship? I liked that movie. My whole family thought it was pretty good. no shit how could it be a dud. I don't get it.I guess it didn't make enough money. They need to time the the release when they have the spotlight and not against 4 other blockbusters. Oh well maybe it will come faster to bluray, what about Prometheus, is it a dud to? John Carter was good also, plus was visually stunning!

06-16-12 at 09:51 AM	#14
mymythos Novice Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 190	Quote: Originally Posted by MrPjax I wished they would stop doing reboots. Can't they have any original ideas anymore? Actually there are thousands of writers out there with an infinite number of original ideas. The problem is that Hollywood big studios don't want to risk losing money with bold new ideas. They prefer to lose money "reinventing" the same old stuff over and over again.