It's that time of year again! Yes, Comic-Con starts TOMORROW!
Life has been a bit of a whirlwind the last few months, which has sadly kept me from providing updates that I should have been posting. (If you would like the "picture is worth a thousand words" short version, you can see picture 1 and picture 2.) And, unfortunately, because of this, I also don't have my regular, detailed "TMNT Guide to Comic-Con" put together to the extent that I would like. I will kind of be flying by the seat of my pants this year, but I will still be there and I will be updating regularly with all the TMNT news and information I can find.
Here are some quick highlights to look forward to:
Panels dedicated to Nickelodeon's TMNT series (Friday) and IDW's TMNT series (Saturday).
You can check out Kevin Eastman's panel and autograph schedule right here.
The Nickelodeon autograph session will be Friday 1-2:30pm. Be sure to visit the booth earlier in the show to find out when ticket distribution will be—you will need a ticket to attend the autograph sessions!
And Andre the Black Nerd made this awesome video previewing the Kubros exclusive sets that will be available from Mattel.
If you watched through the end, you caught that the Mega Bloks booth will be handing out a free TMNT Mega Bloks comic! Be sure you get one!
Did I miss something? Let me know!
And be sure to follow Ninja Pizza on Facebook and/or Twitter, as that is where all of my "as it happens" updates will be happening throughout the weekend! (Honest truth, there might also be some Pokemon GO updates, if I can manage to find some rare catches. I'm looking at you, Dragonite!)
Episode 4.11 "Revenge of the Triceratons"
Donatello's confidence drops around Fugitoid, and then the Triceratons test Donatello's wits when they launch an attack.
Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!
It's finally here! The crossover-event that spans two generations of Turtles airs this Sunday! Need something to get you in the mood before then? Check out this fantastic behind-the-scenes visit with Andre the Black Nerd and the original TMNT voice cast!
From TVGuide.com...
Episode 4.10 "Trans-Dimensional Turtles"
Another dimension is visited by the turtles, who meet their 1980s alternate-reality counterparts.
Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!
Ahhh! WonderCon starts today! Alas, I won't be there, but there's an impressive schedule of events for TMNT fans who will be, so let's take a look!
EXHIBIT BOOTH
Paramount Pictures Presents
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Booth 1637
Visit the booth throughout the weekend to support both the upcoming movie and the Nickelodeon animated series. Check the booth for a schedule of events, including autograph signings and, importantly, ticket distribution times for autograph signings. You can also pick up a wristband to attend a FREE TMNT party on Saturday night!
PANELS
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Friday, March 25 | 5:45–6:45pm
Microsoft Theater Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies provide an inside look at the next installment in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. Attendees will hear the latest news for one of the summer's most anticipated movies!
Action Figure Insider: Toy Collecting: Attack of the Killer Licenses
Friday, March 25 | 6:00–7:00pm
Room 515A It is a golden age to be a geek, with a new Star Wars movie every year, multiple Marvel movies, the cinematic Justice League forming, and more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Not to mention all of the TV projects like The Walking Dead, The Flash, Powers and Arrow! With those projects come toys and collectibles! Bill Benekie (Mattel), Jim Fletcher (DC Collectibles), Kevin Kiniry (DC Collectibles), Dan Lujan (Kotobukiya), Scott Neitlich (Jakks Pacific), and Jeff Trojan (Playmates Toys) discuss how they are handing product production and security for some of the biggest movies and license of all time. Moderated by Daniel Pickett (Action Figure Insider, Geek Shall Inherit podcast).
Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtle Power
Saturday, March 26 | 11:30am–12:30pm
Room 403AB The Turtles are back! Spend some time with the mutated minds making Nickelodeon's hit animated TV series, now in its fourth season. The panel features executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman as they provide sneak peeks into season 4 and discuss the epic and bizarre adventures in store for the Turtles. Fans will also get an exclusive look at an upcoming new episode "Trans-Dimensional Turtles," in which the Turtles collide with their '80s counterparts. Watch the episode for very special cameos! Also on hand will be the extraordinary and talented voice actors of TMNT.
In an event that has been hinted to us for quite a while now, the time is near for the ultimate TMNT crossover, featuring the 1980s Turtles and voice cast together with the 2012 Turtles and voice cast. The new episode will see the 2D Turtles from the 80s get the modern CGI treatment, while the CGI modern Turtles will also get the 2D animation treatment.
From a press release sent out yesterday:
Worlds collide as the voice cast of the 1980s Turtles, Cam Clarke, Rob Paulsen, Barry Gordon and Townsend Coleman joins forces as Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo, respectively, in “Trans-Dimensional Turtles,” a new episode of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles debuting Sunday, March 27, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT). In this new half-hour episode, the Turtles are transported to another dimension where they meet their ‘80s alternate-reality counterparts. Actor Pat Fraley also reunites with the ‘80s cast for the first time since the original series premiered to reprise his role as Krang.
In “Trans-Dimensional Turtles,” all eight Turtles must battle to eliminate both the ‘80s Krang and Kraang Sub-Prime. After meeting their ‘80s counterparts in a 2D-animation world, the entire clan moves back into a CG-animation dimension, giving their new retro friends a taste of their realm. Additionally, in another dimensional twist, the episode will offer a glimpse of the Turtles in a comic book world resembling Kevin Eastman’s Mirage Studios comic book series.
Left to Right: Barry Gordon, Pat Fraley, Cam Clarke, and Townsend Coleman
Episode 4.08 "The War for Dimension X"
The Ninja Turtles must gain the trust of the Utrom Council in order to find the next piece of the black hole generator!
Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!
Another Sunday, another new episode! Be sure to watch tomorrow!
From TVGuide.com...
Episode 4.06 "Journey to the Center of Mikey's Mind"
Mikey's mind gets invaded by tiny aliens, and the turtles must hunt them by trekking through the wacky world of Mikey's subconscious.
Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!
Once again proving that it has the greatest voice cast on television, the Nickelodeon TMNT series has added the Jedi Master himself, Mark Hamill, to its ranks. His character, Kavaxas—Demodragon of the Underworld, looks to be a real baddy.
While Mr. Hamill has been busy in recent weeks promoting a little movie called Star Wars: The Force Awakens, he's also taken to Instagram and Twitter to show some love for this new universe that he's entering.
No word on when exactly we can expect to hear from him, but new episodes start up again this Sunday, January 10!
Make sure you've set your clocks back an hour and hopefully you're not still in a candy coma—there's a new episode Sunday morning that you don't want to miss!
From TVGuide.com...
Episode 4.02 "The Moons of Thalos 3"
The gang land on an ice moon along with a rival, and they're forced to join forces to survive.
Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!
New York Comic Con is upon us! Alas, I am not in attendance, so I'm not 100% aware of all the TMNT events happening, but here are a few bullet points that should be of interest to you.
If you're aware of any must-see events or people that are of interest for TMNT fans, please leave a comment and I'll add it to the list!
PANEL
Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Thursday, October 8
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
The TMNT team returns to New York Comic Con to reveal exclusive sneak peeks from Season 4 and what action is in store for the four hero brothers. The Panel features executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman, along with the talented voice actors Seth Green (Leonardo), Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Greg Cipes (Michelangelo), Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw, Hun), and more special guests! Booyakasha! Moderated by Andre Meadows (aka “@BlackNerd”).
Note: The Main Stage is cleared between Panels. All Main Stage Panels require a wristband.
The TMNT panel will be streamed LIVE on the New York Comic Con website!
If you aren't at the Con, you can tune in to see everything as it happens.
The following autograph signings are scheduled for the IDW booth, #1844.
Thursday, October 8 5:30 – 7:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Animated Series – Brandon Auman, Eric Bauza,
Greg Cipes, Ciro Nieli, Rob Paulsen (Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
Saturday, October 10 1:00 – 3:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Kevin Eastman, Robert Rodriguez (Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
Sunday, October 11 1:00 – 2:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Caleb Goellner, Billy Martin, Paul Allor, Cory Smith
