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  • Seth Rogen’s ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Unveils Stacked Cast

    Seth Rogen’s ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Unveils Stacked Cast

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are finally heading back to the silver screen in style, as Seth Rogen flexes his animated muscle again. Ever since Mutant Mayhem was unveiled, many wondered what the series would look like and who might be taking on the roles of this new incarnation of the Turtles. While they still continue going through different iterations on TV, a high-budget animated project seemed very promising.

    After a long silence, we finally got a tease of what’s to come with Mutant Mayhem, as the official Twitter account for this new film has unveiled the stacked cast of familiar and new characters heading our way. Not just that, but we also got the confirmation that the first trailer will finally arrive on Monday, March 6th.

    So, let’s go through the amazing cast that has assembled for this Turtle Power showcase:

    • Nicolas Cantu is Leo
    • Shamon Brown Jr. is Mikey
    • Nicah Abbey is Donnie
    • Brady Noon is Raph
    • Jackie Chan is Splinter
    • Ayo Edebiri is April
    • Ice Cube is Superfly
    • Seth Rogen is Bebop
    • John Cena is Rocksteady
    • Paul Rudd is Mondo Gecko
    • Natasia Demetrious is Wing Nut
    • Rose Byrne is Leatheerhead
    • Post Malone is Ray Fillet
    • Hannibal Buress is Genghis Frog
    • Maya Rudolph is Cynthia Utrom
    • Giancarlo Esposito is Baxter Stockman

    Now that is quite the stock of characters, especially with just how many different mutants from the many years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles incarnations that are joining this project. It definitely screams Mutant Mayhem going by how many they are adding, though it’ll be interesting to see if this is an origin story or just continues in one of their usual adventures. The most notable absence though is Casey Jones isn’t on the list. Perhaps someone they hope to keep for a sequel.

    It’s also great to see that they cast actual teenagers to play the iconic turtles in this version. They are commonly played by veteran voice actors, so this will add quite a refreshing take and add a little something special t this take on the characters. In a way, we might see the Turtles grow up alongside the actors if this manages to build up its own franchise moving forward.

    Source: Twitter

  • Seth Rogen Believes ‘The Boys’ “Wouldn’t Exist” Without Marvel Studios

    Seth Rogen Believes ‘The Boys’ “Wouldn’t Exist” Without Marvel Studios

    There’s been an online debate for years if Marvel Studios catering too much to a younger audience. With the rise of more adult fare like The Boys, some people feel like there’s no place for that franchise anymore. The series creator Seth Rogen, however, does acknowledge that the films are “just not for” him as he believes it’s not made for an “adult with no children.” Though he also aknowledges that is his own personal taste and praises Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.

    Yet, he also goes on to highlight that The Boys “wouldn’t exist” if it weren’t for the existence of Marvel Studios. It’s classic counterprogramming that we’ve seen many times throughout the years and a simple evolution that was set by the produciton company in the superhero genre. It’s common that alternatives pop up that cater to different types of audiences that may want to embellish in mocking the other. He also highlights how the “Western” never truly went away but many of its elements still live on in modern projects.

    Truthfully, without Marvel, ‘The Boys’ wouldn’t exist or be interesting. I’m aware of that,” Rogen said. “I think if it was only Marvel [in the marketplace], it would be bad. But I think it isn’t – clearly. An example I’m always quoting is, there’s a point in history where a bunch of filmmakers would have been sitting around, being like, ‘Do you think we’ll ever make a movie that’s not a Western again? Everything’s a Western! Westerns dominate the fucking movies. If it doesn’t have a hat and a gun and a carriage, people aren’t going to go see it anymore.

    Seth Rogen

    ONe could argue that the understanding of what is and isn’t “adult” does leave a lot of wiggle room. The Boys offers some powerful story telling but also enjoys its over-the-top violence and earning its hard-R rating. Yet, that isn’t the case for everyone. Marvel Studios isn’t making films specifically for children but something anyone can enjoy at all ages, as not every adult without a child might agree with Rogen‘s view on the matter.

    He makes a good point that a certain type of filmmaking has been very dominant finanically speaking in comparison to traditional cinematic experiences, though he also tries to drive a wedge between these two by describing one as “audiovisual entertainment” and “cinema,” creating a distinction of these experiences.

    The debate that sparked from Martin Scorsese has flip-flopped from creative to creative. Blockbusters are still a big part of the cinematic experience but what one describes as “cinema” can change from person to person. There should not be a reason to create a distinction but consider the ramifications of one type dominating the other. Though this is a matter we’ll likely never see a consensus on the matter given how discourse has changed over time.

    Source: Variety

  • Concept Art Offers First Look at Seth Rogen’s ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Moivie

    Concept Art Offers First Look at Seth Rogen’s ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Moivie

    It’s been a busy day, as Paramount went all out during its Earnings Call to talk about the future of its franchises. Among them was the announcement that Seth Rogen’s upcoming animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film will release in 2023 and will even get a villain-focused spinoff. It looks like that wasn’t all just yet, as @getFandom has also shared a first look at the series’ designs of the four turtles, which will offer us a feeling for what to expect from the project.

    https://twitter.com/getFANDOM/status/1493735457972056068

    I am sold on the designs, mostly because of their simplicity. In the past, there’s been a strong focus on overloading the turtles with elements to make them unique. It looks like they’ll still retain some iconic elements, but it feels way more reserved. Donatello has some simple glasses but nothing too “techy” oversaturating his design. Raphael gets some bandages to highlight his rough attitude but no overabundance of scars or a bigger physique.

    Who knows if the designs evolve throughout the film and especially if they plan on expanding it into its own universe or trilogy. If they are already planning a spinoff focused on the film’s antagonists, it might be a sign that they’ve certainly made some plans on how they want to expand the franchise and it’ll be exciting to see what a new cinematic TMNT series offers.

    Source: Twitter