Crush Soda Launches TMNT Movie Promo

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Crush soda is celebrating the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie with a promotional tie-in that gives fans an opportunity to win a free ticket to see the movie.

Now shipping to stores are six TMNT-themed flavors: Orange (Michelangelo), Grape (Donatello), Strawberry (Raphael), Berry Punch (Leonardo), and Pineapple (April O'Neil). The special TMNT labeling can be found on 20 oz bottles, 2-liter bottles, and 12-packs of 12 oz. cans. However, not all flavors are available in all sizes. Codes found inside the cap or box can be redeemed at http://crush.hiprewards.com.

Codes found inside the 20 oz. and 2-liter bottles have a 1-in-10 chance of winning a free ticket, while codes inside the 12-pack boxes can be "banked;" bank 6 codes to receive a free movie ticket.

TMNT 2012, Episode 2.20 "Vengeance is Mine"

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This Sunday's new episode of TMNT isn't quite the Season 2 finale, but it is the end... for now. The show will be going on hiatus for the summer (so we can all pay attention to the movie coming out in six weeks). So be sure to watch, and then rematch the whole season from start a few times so you'll be extra-ready for new episodes in the Fall!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 2.20 "Vengeance is Mine"
Leo defies Splinter to save Karai, whose thirst for vengeance against Shredder jeopardizes everyone.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday morning. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

Social Media Campaign Reveals 4 New TMNT Posters, Trailer

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Yesterday, Paramount launched a social media campaign encouraging people to tweet which Turtle "team" they are on through the website TurtleReveal.com. Once a Turtle reached an unspecified threshold of votes, a new character poster for the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie would be revealed. Once all four posters were revealed, a new "exclusive" trailer was promised. By the end of the day, the Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael posters had been revealed. Donatello was then revealed this morning.

And, as promised, the reveal of all four posters was followed up with the release of a new trailer.

TMNT 2012, Episode 2.19 "Plan 10"

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Another new TMNT episode airs this Sunday!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 2.19 "Plan 10"
Raphael undergoes a mind swap with a Kraang after he unintentionally breaks a machine.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday morning. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

TMNT Cartoon Gets a Season 4, Seth Green Joins Cast as Leonardo for Season 3

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With the second season still airing, Nickelodeon has announced that it is giving the go ahead for season 4 of its current Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CGI cartoon. Also announced is that when season 3 begins airing in the fall, Seth Green will be stepping into the role of Leonardo.

Speculation has been growing about Jason Biggs, who has been the voice of Leonardo since the debut of the show in 2012, being recast, as in recent weeks Leonardo has been voiced by substitute voice actor Dominic Catrambone.

Turtles in Time #1 - Variant Cover Guide

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Get a double dose of Turtles today with the first issue of IDW's "Turtles in Time" mini-series.

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: David Petersen.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Ross Campbell.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

Cover C

Cover C: Ross Campbell.
Retailer exclusive cover; available from Hastings.

IDW TMNT #35 - Variant Cover Guide

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New Turtles today!

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Mateus Santolouco.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Kevin Eastman.
Regular cover.

Cover C

Cover D

Cover C: Ken Garig.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

Cover D: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Steve Lavigne.
Retailer exclusive; "Kevin Eastman Fan Club" edition. - availability unknown.

TMNT 2012, Episode 2.19 "The Legend of the Kuro Kabuto"

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Another new TMNT episode airs this Sunday!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 2.19 "The Legend of the Kuro Kabuto"
Leo is concerned about Karai and wants to save her, so he tries to persuade the others to join him. Meanwhile, the turtles obtain Shredder's helmet by accident.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday morning. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

"Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"

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After more than five years of collecting interviews and information, "Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is officially scheduled for release on August 12, 2014. This video documentary promises to provide new insight into the 30-year history of the TMNT for even the biggest fans.

Thanks to Comic Book Resources, who has the exclusive preview.

Cartoon Art Museum Opening Reception for TMNT Exhibit June 14

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The Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco will be holding an opening reception for its current TMNT exhibit on Saturday, June 14, 2014.

Join us with special guests from Nickelodeon's hit TMNT animated series for our opening reception! Meet Turtles artists Mark Bode, Ken Mitchroney, longtime Mirage Studios staffer Molly Bode, and Nickelodeon's Ciro Nieli, Irineo Maramba, Felipe Smith, and Megan Casey as you enjoy refreshments from event sponsor Extreme Pizza at this free event! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles themselves will also make a guest appearance! 

This reception also marks the world premiere of the long-awaited Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History, written by Cartoon Art Museum Curator Andrew Farago and published by Insight Editions. (The book is available everywhere on June 24, 2014.)

I myself am tentatively planning to attend the reception, dependent on how long an obligation earlier in the day runs. If you can't make it to the reception, you can check out the exhibit any time through September 14, 2014.

TMNT 2012, Episode 2.18 "The Wrath of Tiger Claw"

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Another new TMNT episode airs this Sunday!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 2.18 "The Wrath of Tiger Claw"
Tiger Claw resurfaces and wants to annihilate the turtles.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday morning. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

IDW TMNT #34 - Variant Cover Guide

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New Turtles today!

Check out a preview!

Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Mateus Santolouco.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Kevin Eastman.
Regular cover.

Cover C

Cover D

Cover C: Xurxo Penalta.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

Cover D: Salvador Otero.
Retailer exclusive; available from 1st Print Comics.

Cover E

Cover F

Cover E: Mike DeBalfo.
Convention exclusive; available at Amazing Comic Con.

Cover F: Kevin Eastman.
Convention exclusive; available at Niagara Falls Comic Con.