‘TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES’ Reboot Now Has a 2013 Release Date

“Cowabunga, dude!”  “I love being a turtle!” Oh, the memories.  These simple and silly phrases have had a lasting impact on my life.  Having been born in 1985, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise made a serious impact on my childhood.  The tv show, the movies, the comics, the action figures, all of this added up to an obsession I had with four turtles (randomly named after Renaissance painters) who were trained to fight crime by a giant rat named Splinter.  Its a far-fetched idea that managed to balance laughs and action while tackling real life issues like working as a team, sibling rivalry, and being viewed as a freak by society.  Not to mention, the plastic costumes and animatronic heads featured in the early 90’s movies are a joy to watch for someone raised in a time prior to extensive CGI.   Three live-action films were released in theaters.  In 2007, an all animated return to the silver-screen occurred after the Ninja Turtles saw a rise of popularity due in part to a newly revamped animated series.

Now, under the direction of Jonathan Liebesman (Wrath of the Titans, Battle Los Angeles) and with a script by Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec (M:I- Ghost Protocol), the pizza loving crime-fighters will live again in live-action form!  This has become even more of a reality since Box-Office Mojo has just announced that an official release date for the film is now set: December 25, 2013.  I really hope the hockey-mask wearing Casey Jones makes a much-needed cameo.  Hell, even throw in Vanilla Ice’s “Ninja Rap” for old time’s sake.

No story or casting has been announced as of yet.  You can bet though that this turtle fan will keep you up to date as soon as more info is available.  Which was your favorite Ninja Turtle? Mine was Leonardo.  List yours and your reason in the comments below.