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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
File:Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles logo.png
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles logo
GenreAction-adventure
Dramedy
Science fantasy
Created by
Developed byCiro Nieli
Joshua Sternin
J.R. Ventimilia
Written by
  • Joshua Sternin
  • J.R. Ventimilia
  • Kenny Byerly
  • Russ Carney
  • Ron Corcillo
  • Jase Ricci
  • Jeremy Shipp
Directed byMichael Chang
Alan Wan
Juan Meza-Leon
Voices of
Opening theme"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
Ending theme"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (instrumental)
ComposerSebastian Evans II
Country of originTemplate:TVUS
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes37 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Ciro Nieli
  • Joshua Sternin
  • J.R. Ventimilia
  • Peter Hastings
ProducersMacGregor Middleton
Ant Ward (supervising producer)
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesLowbar Productions
Mirage Studios
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Original release
NetworkNickelodeon
ReleaseSeptember 29, 2012 (2012-09-29) –
present

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an American computer animated television series that premiered on Nickelodeon on September 29, 2012.[1] It is the third animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series and is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio.[1] On October 2, 2012 and February 26, 2013, Nickelodeon renewed the series for a second and third season, respectively.[2][3] The second season premiered on October 12, 2013.[4]

Plot

Season One

Ninjutsu master Hamato Yoshi (Splinter) is carrying his four pet turtles through the streets of New York City when he encounters members of an alien race called the Kraang. During an altercation with these aliens, Hamato and the turtles are exposed to an alien chemical called mutagen (which is said to have unpredictable results) and they undergo major physical transformations. Hamato Yoshi becomes a humanoid rat and the turtles become anthropomorphic. Splinter retreats to the New York City sewers, where he raises the four turtles as his sons and imparts to them his knowledge of ninjutsu.

Now teenagers, the Turtles venture to the surface for the first time and learn that the Kraang are using the mutagen as part of their plan to take over New York City. The Turtles befriend the teenage April O'Neil after she and her scientist father, Kirby, are abducted by the Kraang. Donatello develops a crush on April.

While Kirby remains a prisoner of the Kraang, April becomes an ally of the Turtles, who help her to find out where the Kraang have taken her father. April is also being trained by Splinter to be a kunoichi or female ninja.

The Turtles also learn that Splinter's long-time archenemy Oroku Saki (Shredder) has come to New York City and has ordered his Foot Clan to track down Splinter and his sons, and put an end to their clan. Though Shredder ends up learning about the Kraang through his adoptive daughter Karai.

The Turtles discover that the Kraang (who are under the leadership of Kraang Prime) have come to Earth from Dimension X and are plotting to use the mutagen to convert the Earth into a planet that will be suitable for their race.

Season Two

The Turtles must now find and get rid of all of the remaining Kraang technology including mutagen before other people and animals get hold of it and are mutated by the Kraang. During this time, the Turtles gain new allies to help them in their mission and new enemies that antagonize them. However, Splinter and the Turtles are still struggling with their battle against the Shredder who is now an ally of Kraang Prime and the rest of the Kraang.

Characters

Main article: List of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series) characters

Episodes

Main article: List of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series) episodes
Season Episodes Originally aired (U.S. dates)
Season premiere Season finale
1 26 September 29, 2012 (2012-09-29) August 8, 2013 (2013-08-08)[5][6]
2[7] 26[7] October 12, 2013 (2013-10-12)[4] TBA
3[8][9] 26[8][9] TBA TBA

Background

On October 21, 2009, a press release was made indicating that Viacom had bought the complete rights of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise from Peter Laird for $60 million, and would be developing a CGI animated TV series for its Nickelodeon family of channels for broadcast in 2012. A feature film, to be released by Paramount Pictures (also a division of Viacom), is slated for 2014.[10]

Jason Biggs voices Leonardo and Rob Paulsen voices Donatello.[11] In June 2011, it was confirmed that Sean Astin is playing Raphael and Greg Cipes is Michelangelo.[12] In August 2011, it was revealed that Mae Whitman would be the voice for April O'Neil.[13] In April 2012, it was announced that Phil LaMarr would be playing the role of Baxter Stockman and Nolan North would be playing a race of aliens known as the Kraang,[14][15] while Roseanne Barr is confirmed to voice their leader, Kraang Prime.[16] Actress Kelly Hu confirmed her role as Karai in May 2012.[17] Corey Feldman has been confirmed to play the role of Slash.[18] Recurring TMNT character Casey Jones began appearing in the second season, and is voiced by former Nickelodeon star Josh Peck.[19][20]

Production art was leaked on the Nickelodeon website before it was taken down. The images showed the designs of all four Turtles, Shredder, Splinter, a teenage April O'Neil and the Kraang, an alien race that combines elements of both Krang and the Utroms.[21] A trailer for the series was released on June 21, 2012, on Nickelodeon USA.[22]

Merchandise

Playmates Toys created a new line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles consumer products to go along with the show.[23]

In mid 2012, Playmates Toys released their first wave of basic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures which consisted of "hero figures" Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, Splinter and April O'Neil as well as "villain characters" Shredder, Kraang, and a Foot Soldier. In early 2013, Playmates released series 2 which consisted of the new "hero" character Metalhead as well as new villains Dogpound and Fishface. In April 2013, the third wave appeared which included the "hero" character Leatherhead as well as villains Snakeweed and Baxter Stockman.[24] Wave four was released in early August and it featured the villains Rat King and Spyroach as well as new "Stealth Tech" versions of the four turtles. Wave 5 was released in October with a 7 pack of Mousers as well as four baby versions of the Turtles (Turtles in training) October saw the final release of 2013 with wave six which included two new villains: Spider Bytez and a newly sculpted Shredder figure featuring a removable helmet and cape.[25] Wave seven first appeared in February 2014 with figures for Kirby Bat, Squirrelanoid, Casey Jones, and Mutagen Man.[26]

The Lego Group released a LEGO theme of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 2013.[27]

Video games

In 2013, Nickelodeon released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run for iOS devices such as the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, a downloadable game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Microsoft Windows, was released on August 28, 2013 by Activision,[28] although the PS3 version has been delayed with no current release date. It is a 3D beat 'em up game, and features an online multiplayer co-op for up to four players.[29]

Activision also released a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game based on the series for Wii, Xbox 360, and Nintendo 3DS on October 22, 2013.[30]

Reception

IGN has given the show positive reviews, with 19 out of the 28 episodes reviewed being given the "Editor's Choice" title.[31] "The Gauntlet" has, so far, received the highest rating of 9.1/10.[32] The series premiered in the U.S. to 3.9 million viewers.[33]

Variety has praised the show, saying "...handsomely produced effort, with a strong vocal cast, considerable humor and scads of high-spirited action. If the goal was to introduce the Turtles to a new generation — amphibious mission accomplished."[11]

References

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  2. ^ "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Renewed by Nickelodeon for Second Season; Premiere is Number 1 Kids Program on Basic Cable - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Nickelodeon Orders 'Breadwinners' - Renews 'Ninja Turtles'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
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  5. ^ "Nickelodeon Talks Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 2 and Previews The Legend of Korra: Book 2".
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  10. ^ "Tuning in to TV: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have new series, toys". The Washington Times. July 29, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  11. ^ a b Lowry, Brian (2012-09-26). "Variety Reviews - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TV Reviews - - Review by Brian Lowry". Variety.com. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  12. ^ Franich, Darren (July 14, 2011). "Sean Astin voicing Raphael in new 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'" (in English). New York City: Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 11, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  13. ^ Rob Paulsen. "Voice of April ONeil revealed". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  14. ^ "Episode 36 Guest: Phil Lamarr". Rob Paulsen Live. 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  15. ^ "Episode 38 Guest: Nolan North". Rob Paulsen Live. 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  16. ^ "Exclusive: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Guest Cast Includes Roseanne Barr - Today's News: Our Take". TVGuide.com. 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
  17. ^ "Twitter / KellyHu: "@JasonRainwater: @Kelly". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  18. ^ "Corey Feldman is Slash for Nick's TMNT". Theouthousers.com. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
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  20. ^ Comic-Con: Nickelodeon Sets 'Legend of Korra,' 'Ninja Turtles' Panels (Exclusive) Hollywood Reporter, Retrieved July 13, 2013
  21. ^ Goellner, Caleb (March 9, 2012). "Parting Shot: Nickelodeon Shells Out New 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Images" (in English). Comics Alliance. Retrieved March 27, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  22. ^ Stransky, Tanner (June 21, 2012). "Nickelodeon's 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' reboot: See the show's trailer here! -- EXCLUSIVE" (in English). Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 21, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  23. ^ "Nickelodeon: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Make a Triumphant Return to Television in New Nickelodeon Series". India Retail News. Oct 4, 2012.
  24. ^ "Basic Action Figures | Playmates Toys, Inc". Playmatestoys.com. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  25. ^ "Toy Fair 2013: Playmates' Upcoming 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Figures And Vehicles". Comicsalliance.com. 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
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  27. ^ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | LEGO Shop
  28. ^ Ishaan (2013-07-08). "TMNT: Out of the Shadows And More In This Year's Summer of Arcade Line-up". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  29. ^ Sliwinski, Alexander (2013-03-04). "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows this summer". Joystiq. Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  30. ^ "Nickelodeon and Activision Reveal New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ Video Game Based... - NEW YORK, July 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/". Prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
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  33. ^ Starlight Runner Entertainment Tapped to Prep Nickelodeon's Hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Franchise for Multi-Platform - Yahoo! News
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