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Iconic Origins: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Peter Laird
Kevin Eastman
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Paramount Pictures
Columbia Pictures
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Turtle Power
Mirage Studios
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Before the billion-dollar empire, before the Saturday morning cartoons and pizza-shouting action figures, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were just a joke. A dumb sketch made by two broke artists with zero expectations. This is the wild, funny, and unexpectedly emotional true story of how a scrappy indie comic became a global phenomenon - and how it nearly destroyed the friendship that created it... more

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The Turtles are bigger than ever, but no longer belong to the guys who started it all. The brand has mutated again, in ways Kevin and Peter never could’ve imagined. But after years of distance, something unexpected happens: a phone call, an idea, and... more

Kevin moved to L.A., launched a publishing empire, and tried to change the comics industry. Peter stayed in Massachusetts, kept the brand on track, and quietly built a nonprofit. One went big. One played it safe. While the Turtles were turning into v... more

The first movie crushed it. So naturally, the sequel had… less fighting, no weapons, and a dance battle with Vanilla Ice. Welcome to the 1990s, where the Turtles go from gritty rebels to full-blown pop stars. As the franchise gets safer, sillier, and... more

Before it became a box office smash, the first Ninja Turtles movie was a giant red flag. Studios passed. Toy execs panicked. No one knew if guys in rubber suits could carry a film or if anyone would show up to watch. But Kevin and Peter pushed forwar... more

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Director of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film
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Ben De Almeida
Host focusing on the stories behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, exploring the creative and industry aspects that contributed to its success.

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Q: What was the significance of the Last Ronin comic series?
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Q: How did the new animated series influence the Turtles' franchise?
The new animated series, premiering in 2012, was an immediate hit and helped capitalize on the success with a brand new generation of fans.

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Focusing on the remarkable journey from a simple comic to a billion-dollar franchise, the content explores the origins and evolution of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, delving into the pivotal moments, creative struggles, and marketing decisions that shaped the turtles' trajectory. It highlights the complex relationships between creators and industry executives, illustrating how the initial comic's quirky concept evolved into a global phenomenon that expanded into various media forms, including animated shows and blockbuster films. Each episode features interviews with key figures, shedding light on the artistic and business challenges that impacted the franchise's direction, making it a compelling narrative for fans of pop culture and me... more

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