'Ninja Turtles' Title
Paramount marketing changed the name. They made the title simple. The characters you all remember are exactly the same, and yes they still act like teenagers. Everything you remember, why you liked the characters, is in the movie. This script is being developed by two very smart writers, with one of the original creators of Ninja Turtles. They care VERY MUCH about making this film for the fans. Everyone on this team cares about the fans. Just give them a chance.… [ Read more ]
TMNT Creator Kevin Eastman Praises Michael Bay's Vision
Kevin Eastman - “Hey Guys, Sorry to have been away for so long-completely swamped with work-but it is some pretty exciting stuff. I had been invited to check out the TMNT film development by my friend Scott Mednick over the years, and a while back had a full look behind the curtian at what writers Appelbaum and Nemec, director Liebesman, and producer Bay are doing-and trust me-it IS AWESOME. I’m officially on board, and will share more as I’m allowed… thanks all!”
Sources: Comicbookmovie.com / FaceBook… [ Read more ]
TMNT Co-Writer Peter Laird Speaks on TMNT Movie
I have had several requests from TMNT fans during this past week to comment on the idea… [ Read more ] of the Turtles being “reimagined” as aliens for the upcoming TMNT movie to be produced by Michael Bay. A few people — who don’t seem to understand that I am no longer in control of the property — want me to stop this, somehow. Obviously, I can’t do that, even if I wanted to.
But I would actually encourage TMNT fans to swallow the “chill pill” Mr.
TMNT Fans
Fans need to take a breath, and chill. They have not read the script. Our team is working closely with one of the original creators of Ninja Turtles to help expand and give a more complex back story. Relax, we are including everything that made you become fans in the first place. We are just building a richer world.
Michael
Source: S4TE Forums… [ Read more ]
An Apology
As some of you might know, there have been several news outlets reporting on Chris O’Dowd’s comments on Michael Bay… [ Read more ]. Here is Chris’ apology:
Dear Michael,
Chris O’Dowd here, are as you probably know me, that loudmouth Irish shit. Or even more likely, Chris O’Who?
It seems some offensive words have been cast in your direction in the last day or two, seemingly from my own potty mouth. I thought it important to apologise and try and set the record straight, though I understand if I don’t hear back from you.
‘Luck’ Correction
Several outlets have erroneously been reporting that Michael Bay was the producers of the cancelled HBO series ‘Luck’ in which three horses died.
The producer of the ‘Luck’ is Michael Mann… [ Read more ], not Michael Bay.
‘Pain & Gain’ Audition
A Miami casting firm was fired from Pain & Gain yesterday for their bad choice of a publicity stunt for auditioning a former cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City. This was a stunt concocted by them. This audition was never seen by me, nor would it ever be considered. I’m told the true embarrassment would come from the audition itself.
Hopefully, it doesn’t get into the wrong hands.
Michael… [ Read more ]
Pain and Gain Info / Hollywood Reporter Correction
I read something in Hollywood Reporter saying Pain and Gain is being made for $35 million. I wish. But it is being made for $22 million. I want to do this one cheap. Not get muddled in the stuff. It’s about the characters on this one. I’m taking director scale pay as well. I have great actors and a fun script, it should be a blast. Anyway start shooting in a few weeks and will post from time to time.
Michael… [ Read more ]