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+ | {{movie|date=Mar. 30, [[1990]]|runtime=93 minutes|director=[[Steve Barron]]|writer=Bobby Herbeck (story), Todd W. Langen & Bobby Herbeck (screenplay)|composer=[[John Du Prez]]|studio=[[New Line Cinema]], [[Golden Harvest]]|rating=PG}} |
[[Image:Ninjaturtlescreatures.jpg|frame|The Ninja Turtles as full-bodied creations]] |
[[Image:Ninjaturtlescreatures.jpg|frame|The Ninja Turtles as full-bodied creations]] |
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| + | [[Image:Jim_turtles.jpg|thumb|300px|The Ninja Turtles with [[Jim Henson]]]] |
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| + | [[File:Sb_jh_tmnt.jpg|thumb|300px|The Ninja Turtles with Jim Henson and director Steve Barron.]] |
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'''''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''''' was the first theatrical film based on [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles|the popular comic book characters]] of the same name, about a group of crime-fighting reptiles who lived in a sewer. The plot condenses elements from the comic books, combined with the lighter touch of the 1987 [[Michaelangelo (animated)|animated series]]. |
'''''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''''' was the first theatrical film based on [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles|the popular comic book characters]] of the same name, about a group of crime-fighting reptiles who lived in a sewer. The plot condenses elements from the comic books, combined with the lighter touch of the 1987 [[Michaelangelo (animated)|animated series]]. |
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| − | Set in [[New York City]], the story revolves around a mysterious crime wave, which can be traced back to the revival of an ancient [[Japan|Japanese]] order known as the Foot. Led by |
+ | Set in [[New York City]], the story revolves around a mysterious crime wave, which can be traced back to the revival of an ancient [[Japan|Japanese]] order known as the Foot. Led by the Shredder, the thugs threaten investigative reporter April O'Neil, who receives unexpected aid from the titular turtles. Further complications arise with the kidnapping of mentor [[Splinter]], the presence of sports equipment-wielding vigilante Casey Jones, and the entanglement of a young teen, the son of April's boss, in the Foot. |
[[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]] supplied the four central characters as well as Splinter. [[Brian Henson]] was chief puppeteer and also served as second unit director, overseeing the fight scenes. Two separate sets of body suits were made. The heavier, more detailed suits were worn by the principal body performers in most scenes, while a lighter set was engineered explicitly for action and stunt scenes. The suits were divided into 15 pieces, and the faces were controlled via motorized cables, located in the shells. This technology, later refined into the [[Henson Performance Control System]], paved the way for such later productions as ''[[Dinosaurs]]'', which used many of the same puppeteers and creatives. |
[[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]] supplied the four central characters as well as Splinter. [[Brian Henson]] was chief puppeteer and also served as second unit director, overseeing the fight scenes. Two separate sets of body suits were made. The heavier, more detailed suits were worn by the principal body performers in most scenes, while a lighter set was engineered explicitly for action and stunt scenes. The suits were divided into 15 pieces, and the faces were controlled via motorized cables, located in the shells. This technology, later refined into the [[Henson Performance Control System]], paved the way for such later productions as ''[[Dinosaurs]]'', which used many of the same puppeteers and creatives. |
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| − | The Creature Shop also provided the creatures for the sequel, ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze]]'', |
+ | The Creature Shop also provided the creatures for the sequel, ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze]]''. However, they did not work on ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III'' or the TV series ''Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation''. |
==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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* [[Robbie Rist]] as [[Michaelangelo]] |
* [[Robbie Rist]] as [[Michaelangelo]] |
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* [[Corey Feldman]] as [[Donatello]] |
* [[Corey Feldman]] as [[Donatello]] |
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+ | * David McCharen as Shredder |
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+ | * Michael McConnohie as Tatsu |
==Jim Henson's Creature Shop== |
==Jim Henson's Creature Shop== |
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Despite Jim Henson's overzealous animatronics, the four turtles are basically lithe stuntmen wearing turtle costumes. Their dubbed voices sound like Bill & Ted on another, less excellent adventure.}} |
Despite Jim Henson's overzealous animatronics, the four turtles are basically lithe stuntmen wearing turtle costumes. Their dubbed voices sound like Bill & Ted on another, less excellent adventure.}} |
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| − | + | ::- Jami Bernard, ''The New York Post''. March 30, 1990 |
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Revision as of 07:40, 1 November 2013
| Released | Mar. 30, 1990 |
| Duration | 93 minutes |
| Director | Steve Barron |
| Written by | Bobby Herbeck (story), Todd W. Langen & Bobby Herbeck (screenplay) |
| Music | John Du Prez |
| Studio | New Line Cinema, Golden Harvest |
| Rated | PG |
The Ninja Turtles as full-bodied creations
The Ninja Turtles with Jim Henson
The Ninja Turtles with Jim Henson and director Steve Barron.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was the first theatrical film based on the popular comic book characters of the same name, about a group of crime-fighting reptiles who lived in a sewer. The plot condenses elements from the comic books, combined with the lighter touch of the 1987 animated series.
Set in New York City, the story revolves around a mysterious crime wave, which can be traced back to the revival of an ancient Japanese order known as the Foot. Led by the Shredder, the thugs threaten investigative reporter April O'Neil, who receives unexpected aid from the titular turtles. Further complications arise with the kidnapping of mentor Splinter, the presence of sports equipment-wielding vigilante Casey Jones, and the entanglement of a young teen, the son of April's boss, in the Foot.
Jim Henson's Creature Shop supplied the four central characters as well as Splinter. Brian Henson was chief puppeteer and also served as second unit director, overseeing the fight scenes. Two separate sets of body suits were made. The heavier, more detailed suits were worn by the principal body performers in most scenes, while a lighter set was engineered explicitly for action and stunt scenes. The suits were divided into 15 pieces, and the faces were controlled via motorized cables, located in the shells. This technology, later refined into the Henson Performance Control System, paved the way for such later productions as Dinosaurs, which used many of the same puppeteers and creatives.
The Creature Shop also provided the creatures for the sequel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. However, they did not work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III or the TV series Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation.
Cast
- Judith Hoag as April O'Neil
- Elias Koteas as Casey Jones
- Raymond Serra as Chief Sterns
- Michael Turney as Danny Pennington
- James Saito as the Shredder
- Jay Patterson as Charles Pennington
- Toshishiro Obata as Tatsu
- Sam Rockwell as Head Thug
- Josh Pais as Raphael/Man in Cab
- Michelan Sisti as Michaelangelo/Pizza Man
- Leif Tilden as Donatello/Foot Messenger
- David Forman as Leonardo/Gang Member
- Kevin Clash as Splinter
Voices
- Brian Tochi as Leonardo
- Robbie Rist as Michaelangelo
- Corey Feldman as Donatello
- David McCharen as Shredder
- Michael McConnohie as Tatsu
Jim Henson's Creature Shop
- Puppeteers: David Greenaway, Mak Wilson, David Rudman, Martin P. Robinson, Ricky Boyd, Rob Tygner
- Creative Supervisor: John Stephenson
- Project Supervisor: William Plant
- Visual Supervisor: Ray Scott
- Designers: Peter Brooke, Nigel Booth, John Blakeley
- Computer and Electronic Supervisor: Dave Houseman
- Suit Design, Fabrication, and Maintenance: Lesja Liber, Xenia Beith, Fiona Cazaly, Marion Keating
Reviews
- - Jami Bernard, The New York Post. March 30, 1990