Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Mysterious. Dangerous. Reptilious. You've never seen heroes like this.
Country
Production
Genre
Budget
$125 000 000
Box office
$485 004 754
Director
Actors
Scenario
Josh Appelbaum, Evan Daugherty
Producer
Michael Bay, Ian Bryce, Galen Walker, Andrew Form, Bradley Fuller, Scott Mednick, Denis L. Stewart, Jason Reed, Eric J. Crown, Napoleon Smith III
Camera operator
Lula Carvalho
Composer
Artist
Neil Spisak, Tristan Paris Bourne, Alberto Gonzalez-Reyna
Audition
Debra Zane, Kathleen Chopin
Editing
Short description
When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home.
What's left behind the scenes
- This is the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film released in 3D.
- Brett Ratner was considered for the position of director for the project.
- Screenwriter Kevin Eastman, one of the creators of the Ninja Turtles, appeared in a cameo role as a doctor.
- When April first tells the management about the mysterious “hero” who interfered with the clan, in shots showing her from behind, her hair color is red, although in other angles April’s hair is black.
- Although April's car crashes through two gates, when it is shown in close-up afterwards, there isn't a scratch on it.
- Of all the actors who voiced the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series in the 1990s, Rob Paulsen (Michelangelo) was the only one who accused Michael Bay of raping the TMNT saga with their alien origin. Brian Tochi (Leonardo), Corey Feldman (Donatello), and Judith Hoag (April O'Neil) approved of the plot developing in this direction. Rist later took back his words.
- The casting for roles in the Foot Clan was held while the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was taking place in Los Angeles. The roles went to ordinary people from the street.
- Jane Levy, Anna Kendrick, and Elizabeth Olsen auditioned for the role of April O'Neil.
- When the turtles arrange a meeting, April arrives in a black t-shirt. However, later in the sewers, she is wearing a gray t-shirt with a design.
- The filmmakers noted that during the project's development, their inspirations for the action scenes included films such as 'Fist of Legend' (1994) and 'The Raid' (2011).
- Of all the actors who voiced the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series in the 1990s, Robbie Rist (Michelangelo) was the only one to accuse Michael Bay of raping the Turtles saga with their alien origin. Brian Tochi (who voiced Leonardo), Corey Feldman (Donatello), and Judith Hoag (April O'Neil) approved of the storyline developing in this direction. Rist later retracted his statement.
- The film was originally titled Ninja Turtles. 'Teenage Mutant' was added to please fans who reacted negatively to the initial title.
- Actor Danny Woodburn, who stands 122 centimeters tall—consistent with the original comics—was cast as Splinter. Woodburn was very disappointed to learn that he would only perform Splinter's movements, which would then be transferred to the film using motion capture technology. Splinter was voiced by Tony Shalhoub.
- When the turtles roll through the sewer, they emerge four at a time at the end, but the next frame shows April and the operator standing there, even though logically they should have jumped out simultaneously.
- Screenwriter Kevin Eastman, one of the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, appeared in a cameo role as a doctor.
- The authors of the book on the art of ninjutsu found by Splinter, which he uses to teach himself and the turtles, are Eastman and Laird. This is a reference to Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
- The filmmakers noted that during the work on the project, their sources of inspiration for the action scenes were films such as 'Fist of Legend' (1994) and 'The Raid' (2011).
- Brett Ratner was considered for the director's position on the project.
- The authors of the book on the art of ninjutsu found by Splinter, from which he will learn himself and teach the turtles, are Eastman and Laird. This is a reference to Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird – the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
- According to the laws of physics, after April kicks Shredder, she should have been swinging back and forth like a pendulum for a long time, but she hangs completely still in place.
- When the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles escaped from the mansion with April and her cameraman, they rolled through the sewer pipes directly through the water. When the group landed, April and the cameraman’s clothes and hair were completely dry.
- Actor Danny Woodburn, who is 122 centimeters tall, was cast as Splinter, which corresponds to the original comics. Woodburn was very upset when he learned that he would only be performing Splinter's movements, which would then be transferred to the film using motion capture technology. Tony Shalhoub provided Splinter's voice.
- Initially, the creators wanted Michelangelo to wear a gold chain, but this idea was criticized as a stereotypical reference to Black people. Ultimately, instead of a gold chain, he received a necklace of seashells to emphasize Michelangelo’s love of surfing and skateboarding.
- The character Bernadette Thompson (April's boss) is based on Burn Thompson, April's boss from the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series (1987–1996).
- At the moment April calls Vernon (58:55), he answers the phone and says with a smile, “April!” In reality, he couldn’t have known it was her, as April is calling from a public payphone.
- April O'Neil wears a yellow jacket in the film. This is a reference to the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series (1987–1996), where April wore a yellow jumpsuit.
- The original script featured the mutant henchmen Bebop and Rocksteady. However, it was ultimately decided that these characters would appear in a sequel.
- After April and the operator crash through the first gate in their car, they open fire on it, bullet marks appear on the glass, and then it completely shatters. When the car drives away from the second gate, the glass is completely intact.
- During filming, the film was given the working title Foursquare ('Square') to conceal its real name.
- The character of Bernadette Thompson (April's boss) is based on Burne Thompson, April's boss from the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series (1987–1996).
- Bursting into the castle, Raphael jumps out through the wall of the van, while April and the operator exit through the doors. In the next shot, when they run to the car with the turtles, the rear doors of the van are wide open.
- It's obvious that the directors didn't consider the fact that the not-so-small turtles simply wouldn't fit through a standard manhole.
- The film was released to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
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