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Hi everyone! Just a few updates on the latest TMNT happenings:

-The upcoming TMNT movie's release date has been pushed back again, and is now expected to hit theaters on June 6, 2014. Also worth noting is that actress Megan Fox has been cast as April O'Neil for the film and the Turtles will be motion-captured.

Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hea...release-425022

-Some great news for us fans of the TMNT cartoon on Nick- it has been picked up for a 3rd season! Also, don't forget to pick up the first DVD of the cartoon, which is in stores now!

Source: http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/nick...ninja-turtles/

Thanks to NinjaPug, Bob, and HerpDerp for helping us locate all of this information!
 

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Aside from being Halloween, today is also The Technodrome's thirteenth anniversary! Thanks to all our visitors for continuing to support us over the years. Be sure to check back soon for a site update!
 

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Now that all of the DVDs from the original TMNT cartoon series have been officially released, Lionsgate Entertainment will be releasing the entire 23 DVD series in a collectable plastic boxset shaped like the Turtle Van! The set will be available in stores on November 13 with the retail price of $99.98. This is a great opportunity for anyone still looking to collect this great series on DVD or give it as a gift!

Check out this article for more information and pictures of the boxset and feel free to visit this thread on the forums to discuss this exciting new release!

Thanks to rufus for locating this information!
 

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Just a reminder that the season 10 DVD of the original TMNT cartoon was released today! This DVD includes the final 8 episodes of the 1996 (and last) season of the original TMNT cartoon as well as two previously unreleased episodes from earlier seasons: "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once Upon a Time Machine"! Be sure to get your copy to support official releases of TMNT on DVD and complete your original cartoon DVD collection! Feel free to also join the discussion about this topic here.
 

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Hi, all. More information is being released about the upcoming Nickelodeon TMNT cartoon so it's time for another news summary! Here's what's new:

-An official premier date and time has been announced: Saturday, September 29 at 11 am! The first episode will also be a one-hour special.

-A new trailer has been released on the Nick website profiling Leonardo! We expect additional Turtle profiles to be featured on the website soon.

-We also have word that toys of the new Nick Turtles and other characters from the upcoming cartoon are now available in some stores!

Keep checking back for more information on the new show as we near the premiere date later this year!

Thanks to LincolnHawk and CrazySquirrel for locating this information!
 

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An official trailer has been released for the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series debuting on Nickelodeon this fall! Check out this article for a link to the trailer and get a look (and listen) of the new show in action!

Check back soon for more news and updates about this new series and feel free to join the discussion in this thread of the forums.

Thanks to oldmanwinters for locating the information about the trailer!
 

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It looks like we'll be waiting a little longer to see the next TMNT film in theaters! The upcoming live action/CGI movie's release date has been pushed back from Christmas 2013 to May 16, 2014.

Feel free to share your thoughts on this new development in this thread on the forums. Thanks to raphroehler2003 and Slap-Happy for bringing this update to our attention!

For more information, check out the following source: http://www.deadline.com/2012/06/para...medium=twitter
 

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It has now been confirmed that Lionsgate will be releasing the final season of the original TMNT cartoon on DVD on August 14! Even better, the season 10 DVD will include two episodes from the fifth season that were not included in earlier DVD releases: "Once Upon a Time Machine" and the double episode "Planet of the Turtleoids"! Be sure to pick up this exciting new release when it hits stores this summer and feel free to discuss this news in this thread on the forums!

Thanks to hudemx and Chaotix12345 for locating sources for this news!

Sources/Additional Information: http://tvshowsondvd.com/n/16989 and
http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage...eason-10/16971
 

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A few bits of TMNT movie news were released today. We now know that the upcoming film, simply titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will have a Christmas 2013 theatrical release! The film is to be directed by Jonathan Liebesman and will be a "live action-CGI combo."

Source: http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/para...omment-2340381

Thanks to Bob for finding this article! Please feel free to join the discussion about this news item here.
 

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Attention fans and collectors of TMNT figures- 2012 will be a big year for new toys! Two new Playmates TMNT toy lines will be featured at the upcoming Toy Fair, which runs February 12-15. One toy line will be based on the classic TMNT turtles, and the other will feature characters and designs from the upcoming Nickelodeon TMNT cartoon. The Nickelodeon line will feature standard Turtle figures with distinct appearances ranging in size from 4.25" to 4.75" as well as a slightly larger, "deluxe" line of Turtles featuring sound bites and spring-loaded arms and legs. Accessories such as vehicles and playsets based on the Nickelodeon cartoon are also in the works.

Check out the following links for pictures and more information! Also, feel free to join in the discussion about these exciting releases in the forum thread here.

TMNT at Toy Fair News: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...ght-new-286540

Classic Turtles: http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/02/01/...ction-figures/

Nickelodeon Turtles and Accessories: http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/02/01/...-of-tmnt-toys/

Toy Fair 2012 Video: http://www.mtv.com/videos/interview/...tml#id=1678323
 

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