News

The announcement of a Batman and Deadpool crossover collaboration from Marvel and DC slated for later this year is one of the most surprising news stories from out of the comics industry in a very long time. Although the two publishers are generally viewed as bitter rivals, the animosity is exaggerated by fans for the most part, and Marvel and DC have actually worked together in the past (more on than later).

As surprising and exciting as the idea of Batman and Deadpool (and potentially the wider Marvel and DC universes at some point) intersecting is for comics fans, even a quick look at the long history of comic book crossovers shows that this isn't even the most bizarre crossover event put out by either Marvel or DC.

We'll be doing more of a deep dive into some of wildest Marvel and DC crossovers a little later, but even just...

Annecy crowds were in for a treat as Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, and longtime festival supporter, opened the studios’ 2025 showcase with a preview of the upcoming projects.

“Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie,” “The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2” are all in active development. “Paw Patrol” is set to hit theaters July 24, 2026, followed by Aang’s animated return on Oct. 9. Fans of pizza-loving martial artist turtles will need to wait until Sept. 27, 2027, for the next “Tmnt” bigscreen appearance — or will they? Read on to find out.

Naito, one of the most prominent animation executives in Hollywood today, expressed her excitement about returning to Annecy. She also unveiled new additions to the cast of “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.” Joining the regular cast and Mark Hamill are Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, Arturo Castro, George Lopez, and four-time Grammy-nominated,...

That pineapple under the sea is getting pretty crowded.

Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation on Tuesday unveiled new cast additions for their upcoming The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants movie, with Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, Arturo Castro, George Lopez and Ice Spice joining the ensemble. The four-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling rapper will also contribute an original song to the film.

They join returning cast members Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) and Mark Hamill (Flying Dutchman) in the feature directed Derek Drymon and written by Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman.

The log line for the film has SpongeBob and friends journeying to the depths of the ocean to face the ghost of the Flying Dutchman. The film is set for a December release.

Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, made the cast reveal at...

It’s been over 20 years since Marvel and DC Comics did a crossover. The last time it happened was 2003 in the Jla/Avengers. Before that, it was DC vs. Marvel, which had matches like Wolverine vs. Lobo, Superman vs. Hulk, and Captain America vs. Batman. After so long, both companies have decided to collaborate again in an event that no one saw coming. It’ll be the “Merc With A Mouth” Deadpool and “The Dark Knight” Batman.

The recently-announced crossover titled Deadpool/Batman will be written by Zeb Wells (Amazing Spider-Man and Deadpool and Wolverine) with art by Greg Capullo (Batman and Wolverine: Revenge). Together, they’ll create a one-shot where Wade Wilson is on a job that sends him to Gotham City. And, shocking to no one, Batman doesn't have the patience for Wade's shenanigans. However, according to Marvel.com, thanks to The Joker, the two will team up to stop him.

Animation has always been one of the best mediums for storytellers to reach young audiences, especially for a young Roye Okupe who says it was his “first love”. After creating a successful graphic novel series, and a meeting with Lion Forge Entertainment facilitated by Impact X Capital’s Erica Dupuis, Okupe managed to make his dream of creating an animated series come true.

Based on Okupe’s graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder, the Cartoon Network series follows Iyanu, an orphaned teenager living on the outskirts of civilization who discovers she has divine powers and a destiny to save the ancient kingdom of Yorubaland. Okupe’s dream was to infuse the culture he grew up with into the series, along with the help of some veterans of the animation industry – story editor Brandon Easton, writer Kerri Grant and supervising director Vincent Edwards.

Although the first season has yet to have its finale,...

Fans looking forward to the sequel to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem will have to wait a little longer, as the film has been delayed nearly a year. 2023's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem was the relaunch the 40-year-old franchise needed, giving a new animated spin on the heroes in a half-shell that emphasized the teenage aspects of the characters. It was easily the best-reviewed entry in the franchise, garnering 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and bringing in $181 million at the worldwide box office, which, combined with merchandise revenue, made it one of the most successful entries in the franchise.

Variety reports that Paramount Pictures has delayed the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel from its announced 2026 release date to Sept. 17, 2027. Its original release date, Oct. 9, 2026, has since been taken by another Paramount and Nickelodeon animated production, The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. This delay now means the...

There was a time when what happened in the comics felt like it would be forever. There was a real set of stakes. Or maybe I just felt that way because I was a naïve kid who didn't know how comics worked yet.

I first got into comics through the Ninja Turtles, then Spider-Man during the clone saga, and Superman at the time of his "death."; yep, 1992 was a big year for comics for me. In 1993, Bane broke Batman's back, which led to Jean Paul Valley taking over as Batman. In 1994, Kyle Rayner replaced Green Lantern. In 1995, Artemis replaced Wonder Woman, and Connor Hawke replaced Oliver Queen as Green Arrow. In 1996, Ben Reilly replaced Peter Parker as the main Spider-Man, and later that year, Onslaught killed the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and a slew of other heroes, and the big new team in town was the Thunderbolts, who came about to replace the fallen heroes.

The concept for James Lorinz's proposed crime movie "Swirlee" makes for a strange elevator pitch. Do you remember Mister Softee? Kids on the East coast likely know about him. He was the smiling mascot of a local ice cream truck company, a man with a gigantic soft-serve ice cream cone for a head. Well, what if Mister Softee was a real human being whose ice-cream-head was the result of a rare medical condition? Also, what if he was in deep with the mob? It's like Martin Scorsese's deeply personal fave "Mean Streets," but with an ice-cream-head man! It practically writes itself! The title? "Swirlee!"

That was the thought of actor and filmmaker James Lorinz in the late 1980s. Lorinz may be best known for playing Jeffrey Franken, the lead character in "Basket Case" director Frank Henenlotter's seminal classic "Frankenhooker." He also played a doorman in the revolting...

Sometimes, filmmaking can really be an excuse for nerds to research stuff. Writer and director Isaiah Saxon spent years developing “The Legend of Ochi” to be a fantasy adventure that looks and feels like it could take place in one last undiscovered corner of the world, one where the mysterious primate Ochi navigate living on the fringes of human civilization. This required a lot of preparation and planning, collaboration with artists and designers and puppeteers, but also a lot of Wikipedia diving.

“ I’ve become an amateur primatologist through the course of making [the film],” Saxon told IndieWire. “In the larger picture of writing towards these zoological elements, [I’m looking] at everything that’s on the Internet. I’m reading Wikipedia articles about the one venomous primate and how does that actually work? I’m reading about Tarsiers and lemurs and the sociological structures of Bonobos.”

All of that research eventually coalesced into the Ochi,...

(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)

"One of my first calls was to Peter Chernin, who went on to run Fox for a long time. But Peter goes, 'Are you guys out of your minds?'" That's producer Kim Dawson recalling to The Hollywood Reporter in 2015 how things went in the early going when they were trying to secure funding for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" in the late '80s. "Howard the Duck was just released. Nobody felt like a comic book could be converted into a live-action character."

Indeed, this was a very different time for comic book movies in Hollywood. Richard Donner's "Superman" had come and gone. That was viewed as more of a one-off. There was no reason to believe a movie about walking,...

Tyler Perry's Duplicity comes to Prime Video with two familiar faces stepping outside the norm. Kat Graham, known primarily as Bonnie Bennett in The Vampire Diaries, stars as fearless attorney Marley Wells, who steps up to get justice for her best friend's murdered husband. Meghan Tandy of Batwoman fame plays Fela Blackburn, the grieving best friend -- but is Fela being honest with Marley or holding something back?

In an interview with Cbr, the two actors shared what they appreciated about their roles. They also compared Marley and Fela to Bonnie and Sophie Moore. Plus, find out how they found the chemistry that allowed them to bring Marley and Fela's friendship to life.

Cbr: Kat, this movie allows audiences to see you playing a very different character than they've been used to. What was it like to step into the role of Marley?

Kat Graham:Working with Tyler Perry has been my lifelong dream,...

With Daredevil: Born Again making waves on Disney+, now is the perfect time to revisit some of the Man Without Fear's greatest comic book stories. But if you've already read the classics, then it may be time to turn your attention to another classic comic book that was initially inspired by the Marvel hero. While longtime fans may already be aware of this connection, many don't realize that the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird were based in part on Daredevil. Yes, these two pop culture icons are intimately connected, and it all happened in the very first issue of Tmnt.

One of the most prominent animation studios in American television, Nickelodeon has been delighting children since the early 1990s. Multiple generations of kids have had their senses of humor and ideas about what makes good fiction storytelling molded by the animated series on Nickelodeon, and many of the biggest shows on the network have stood the test of time.

Over the years, some Nickelodeon cartoons have risen above the rest to be seen as the most classic series in the history of the network. The Nickelodeon cartoons that are flawless from beginning to end are the ones that did not talk down to their child audiences, presenting comedy and characters that continue to resonate with kids to this day.

The Legend of Korra Is a Sequel Worthy of the Original (2012-2014)

One of the most successful franchises to spawn out of the huge slate of Nickelodeon cartoons, the magical world...

Exclusive: Omar Epps (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), rappers Wiz Khalifa and Quavo, and Chukwudi Iwuji (The Day Of The Jackal) have been set to star in gangland drama Moses The Black, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and his G-Unit Film and Television on board as executive producers.

Pic is a story about a gangster in modern day Chicago, inspired by the repentance story of the fifth-century saint of the same name. Epps plays Chicago gang leader and lead character Malik, with Khalifa as 2wo-3ree, the confident and volatile leader of Malik’s young crew. It marks the Grammy nominated rapper’s second movie role and his first as one of the leads. Quavo plays Straw, Malik’s arch-nemesis. The title character, St. Moses the Black, is played by Iwuji. Principal photography is slated for later this spring in Chicago.

Written and directed by Yelena Popovic (Man of God...

"The Big Bang Theory" co-creator Chuck Lorre has quite a few impressive accomplishments under his belt. He's contributed to several award-winning shows, working as a young writer on shows like "Roseanne" and "Charles in Charge" before moving into co-creating and executive producing hits like "Dharma & Greg," "Two and a Half Men," and "The Big Bang Theory." He's a television industry titan who has become one of the greats in sitcom history, but he also has a very surprising credit as well -- he was the writer of the original "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" theme song. That's right, the impossibly catchy theme song from the 1987 CBS cartoon series came courtesy of the same man who introduced the world to Sheldon Cooper and popularized the phrase "Bazinga!"

The story behind the creation of the "Ninja Turtles" theme song is almost as magical as a bunch of turtles getting turned into ninja...

The success of Fortnite in the video game industry is quite a story. Released back on July 17, 2017 for PCs, the game has seen a ton of evolution since its admittedly barebones launch.

Its popularity remains uncontested, and the game routinely features content updates and collabs with other IPs, which boosts its overall appeal amongst the masses. However, things were a lot different during the first few months of the game, and Epic Games initially planned to release it as a PvE focused title.

Fortnite was a PvE title before transitioning into a battle royale spectacle Fortnite: Save the World in all its glory | Image Credit: Epic Games

Fortnite, or as it was known before, Fortnite: Save the World, was a looter shooter, free-to-play title focused on PvE gameplay. It incorporated elements from previously established titles such as Left 4 Dead and Minecraft, combining the co-op aspect of the former with the on-the-go building aspect of Minecraft.

Shredder as Dracula is joining Neca’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Universal Monsters toy line.

Two of pop culture’s most menacing villains combine in the 7″ scale figure designed by James Groman featuring a classic color paint deco.

Three interchangeable heads, six interchangeable hands, fabric cape, turtle skull, turtle candle, spear, jug, and two rats are included. It’s packaged in a window box packaging with opening flap featuring art by Daniel Horne.

Due out in June, pre-orders are up for $43.99.

Previous entries in the line include Raphael as Frankenstein, Leonardo as Ygor, Michelangelo as The Mummy, Donatello as The Invisible Man, April as Bride of Frankenstein, Splinter as Van Helsing, Casey Jones as The Phantom, Leonardo as Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Raphael as The Wolf Man.

Neca teased two other upcoming additions at Toy Fair: Krang as Metaluna Mutant and Donatello & Michelangelo as Two-Headed Turtle.

The...

Chicago – It’s a World Premiere for the new film “Fanboy,” and writer/director Bean McKee will present it at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival on February 23rd. The 31st Slamdance Film Festival is in Los Angeles for the first time, from February 20th-26th. For “Fanboy” tickets/info, click Fanboy.

“Fanboy” follows Allen (Jon Washington), a socially awkward young man on a personal pilgrimage to Columbus, Ohio, where he immerses himself in the world of college football in hopes of reconnecting with his estranged father. As the 2014 football season unfolds, Allen becomes lost in a whirlwind of sensory overload and culture shock. With no clear plan, he must decide whether to settle into his new surroundings at his father’s alma mater or take bold, sometimes reckless steps to carve out a place for himself.

’Fanboy’ at 31st Slamdance Film Festival

Photo credit: Slamdance.com

Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com...

Megan Fox isn’t just a Hollywood bombshell—she’s also a style icon known for her bold fashion choices, especially when it comes to footwear. Best recognized for her performances in Transformers, Jennifer’s Body, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Hope & Faith, Fox effortlessly blends edgy glamour with high-fashion sophistication.

Despite her commanding presence on-screen and on the red carpet, many people assume she’s taller than she actually is. “People don’t realize just how short I am,” Fox revealed to Bang Showbiz in 2009.

Her love for heels isn’t just about fashion—it’s a way to elevate her presence, both literally and stylistically. From sky-high Louboutins to statement-making platforms, Fox knows how to make an impact—one step at a time.

On November 9, 2023, in New York City, Megan Fox was spotted wearing black and white Vans Knu Skool sneakers paired with gray trousers, a black crop top,...

The excitement builds for the upcoming episode of “Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” titled “Bishop Makes Her Move!” This highly anticipated episode, airing on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 7:00 Pm on Nickelodeon, promises to delve deep into the character of Bishop. Fans will finally get a glimpse into her origin story, exploring what shaped her into the formidable character she is today.

In this episode, viewers will learn about Bishop’s intense hatred for mutants. The narrative will uncover the events that fueled her animosity, providing a richer understanding of her motivations. It’s a chance to see a different side of Bishop, one that reveals her vulnerabilities and the reasons behind her actions. The stakes will be high as the Turtles face off against her, and the tension is sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats.

Additionally, the episode will introduce the secret of the Mechazoids,...

In the upcoming episode of “Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” titled “Raph Thinks It Through,” Raphael finds himself in a tough spot. Set to air on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7:00 Pm on Nickelodeon, this episode promises to showcase a different side of Raph. Known for his brute strength and fierce fighting skills, Raph will need to rely on his wits this time.

Caught between the dangerous Mechazoids and the infamous Purple Dragons, Raph faces a challenge that requires more than just muscle. The episode will explore how he navigates this tricky situation, highlighting the importance of strategy and clever thinking. While Raph usually charges into battle, this time he must pause and consider his options carefully.

Fans of the series can expect plenty of action, but also some valuable lessons about using one’s head in tough situations. As Raph learns to think things through, viewers will see...

The excitement builds as “Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” kicks off with its first episode, “Leo Nardo Stands Alone!” This new series promises to take fans on a thrilling adventure with the beloved turtles. Set to air on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 7:00 Pm on Nickelodeon, the episode dives into a tense situation where the Ninja Turtles find themselves on the run.

In this opening episode, Leonardo, the steadfast leader, faces a daunting challenge. With his brothers scattered and in danger, Leo must confront the villainous Bishop and her army of Mechazoids. The stakes are high as he grapples with the weight of leadership when he is left to fend for himself. Viewers will witness Leonardo’s determination and bravery as he fights to protect his family and stop Bishop’s evil plans.

As the episode unfolds, the tension builds, showcasing Leonardo’s struggle to maintain hope and courage in the face of adversity.

Stephen Amell became a household name with his portrayal of Green Arrow in CW’s Arrow. After eight seasons of playing the titular superhero, though, he is ready to move on to bigger and better things.

Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen in Arrow | Credits: The CW

While he already utilized his professional wrestling background with the Starz series Heels, he has bigger ambitions for his career. Once in an interview, he expressed his appreciation for legendary Hollywood directors like Steven Spielberg, and Quentin Tarantino.

Moreover, he noted that he would love to work with them on projects. Incidentally, even some major A-list actors haven’t had the chance to work with them yet. So it’ll be interesting to see if he manages to pull it off by some stroke of luck.

Stephen Amell wants to work with legendary Hollywood directors

In an interview ahead of Australia’s Supanova Comic...

When one thinks of Stephen Amell, it is usually in the context of the Arrow. The CW series is what got him widespread recognition and the project that he was a part of for the longest. While his role as Oliver Queen was iconic in the eyes of many, one might wonder if it caused a hamper in the rest of his professional life.

Stephen Amell in Arrow | Credit: CW

Over the years, many superhero stars have talked about finding it difficult to become versatile actors after being seen as a superhero by their audience for an extended period. It would seem that this is a problem that Amell is also facing now that he is no longer playing the archer.

Stephen Amell drew a parallel between his career and Leonardo DiCaprio’s

Three years after the ending of Arrow, Stephen Amell gave an interview with The Aura View, where...

The video game industry is in the middle of a crisis. Budgets for big releases are ballooning out of control with games like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020) costing up to $700 million to produce. The developer workforce has also been ravaged, with dozens of studios closing, amounting to over 10,000 layoffs in 2024 alone. Pair that with the fact that many of the titles have flopped — like Concord, whose servers didn’t even last as long as a free trial for Hulu — major questions have arisen about the health and...

In spring 2023, DaFuq!?Boom! became one of the most-watched YouTube channels in the entire world. Between January and May, it shot from getting 3 million views a month to nearly 3 billion, and cemented one word in the minds of all those hundreds of millions of viewers:

Skibidi.

Plagued by recurring nightmares of hands and heads coming out of toilets, animator Alexey Gerasimov (the creator behind DaFuq!?Boom!) had decided to exorcise them by turning them into short animated clips. In the very first, 11-second Skibidi Toilet video, the viewer swings through what looks like an office building (complete with tiny suited man) and into its bathroom, where a head pops out of the toilet singing a popular TikTok mashup of Timbaland’s “Give It to Me” and Biser King’s “Dom Dom Yes Yes.”

The next few videos were similarly simple, and set the tone for Skibidi Toilet as a lo-fi,...

Fun-filled martial arts movies have the power to bring the whole family together, and there are some astounding releases that kids, in particular, will connect with. As the stories of epic heroes overcoming adversity, animated kung fu fighters learning the value of honor and training, or even fantastical adventures that transport characters to different worlds, there are so many different types of great martial arts movies.

Many of the best martial arts movies ever made were family-friendly features that can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages. Some of these releases come from major franchises like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, while others are timeless kung fu classics that have endured in the hearts and minds of viewers for decades. Kid viewers can be very discerning in their preferences, and it takes a truly special film to be able to keep everybody happy while ensuring there’s still enough action,...

Warning! Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series has seen a number of changes to the forty-year-old franchise, but the latest issue sees a major character taken out of the action. The four turtle brothers have been scattered across the globe after the loss of Splinter, and have only recently reunited following a series of coordinated attacks from the Foot, but they may be permanently separated from one of their oldest friends.

Just as they find themselves back together, the Turtles could be reeling from another death, as a major hero falls in battle: Casey Jones. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5 by Jason Aaron and Darick Robertson tells the backstory of Hieronymus Hale, the new District Attorney of New York City acting on behalf of the Foot.

With the Turtles still missing in the Big Apple, Casey Jones enters the fray, helping a group of protesters.

Chicago Pd has featured an abundance of characters, and many of the actors and actresses who play them are familiar faces. Series mainstays and those with much briefer runs alike have typically starred in at least one other TV show or movie fans are likely to have seen. Some of them have careers dating back decades, while others are best known for more modern work.

By sheer coincidence, many actors involved with the franchise are well-known for featuring in fantasy, sci-fi, and horror works. The stars of Chicago Pd have had major roles in franchises like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Arrowverse, and in movies like Monkey Shines. These performances are all excellent, and show the range of the long-running police procedural's cast.

Jason Beghe Plays Allan Mann in Monkey Shines

Before he was the face of Chicago Pd, Jason Beghe starred in the 1988 horror film Monkey Shines. Here,...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

The box office got off to a relatively quiet start in 2025. "Mufasa: The Lion King" topped the charts in its third weekend of release, triumphing over "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," as the two have been duking it out for supremacy ever since they hit theaters in mid-December. Setting aside the bizarre conspiracy theory that recently emerged over this box office battle, "Mufasa" won the day. However, it's Paramount Pictures that now gets to celebrate as the "Sonic" franchise passed a major milestone.

With "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" adding another $21.2 million in its third weekend of release, in addition to posting strong numbers overseas, its running total stands at $336.2 million worldwide as of this writing. Combined with the grosses from both 2020's "Sonic the Hedgehog" ($319.7 million worldwide) and 2022's "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" ($405.1 million worldwide), the films have now collectively earned $1.06 billion worldwide.

(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)

"At that point I was bulletproof. I was the guru of all genre movies." Those are the words of Robert Downey Jr. in 2023 as "Oppenheimer" was making its way to theaters. That film went on to win "Best Picture" and made nearly $1 billion worldwide. It also won Rdj an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The point in time he was talking about? Around 2017 when he was cast in a film called "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle," later shortened to just "Dolittle."

The resounding success of "Oppenheimer" cemented Downey as an unquestioned A-lister, even outside of the confines of "Iron Man" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His turn as Tony Stark for more than a decade revived his career beyond even wildest expectations.

Last Updated on January 6, 2025

For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has continued to adapt to new territory despite its struggle with continuity over the years — but this only serves to highlight what went wrong with Michael Bay's movies. Adapted from popular comic books, these heroes, named after Renaissance artists, have inspired numerous films and TV adaptations of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Bay served as producer on the 2014 reboot, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, though he did not direct either of them.

Michael Bay's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has some big flaws, and falls victim to his very distinctive style, which is characterized by quick cuts and sweeping camera movements. Subsequently, Michael Bay's motion capture films failed to reach the same heights as his Transformers revival, despite earning the Tmnt franchise's highest returns — with the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles earning over $493 million and the...

2025 is already shaping up to be an exciting time for fans of comic books and iconic heroes like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the 1980s and 1990s. Fueled by growing nostalgia for that era, comic publishers are pulling out all the stops to satisfy the public’s demand, reviving and reimagining beloved legacy titles from decades past.

Few publishers are better poised to capitalize on nostalgia culture than Disney's Marvel Comics. With a vast library of iconic IPs, including Spider-Man, Daredevil, Fantastic Four, and X-Men, crafted by trailblazing writers and artists, Marvel's influence is ubiquitous. But Idw's latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot by writer Jason Aaron and a variety of artists is challenging Marvel's place at the top of comics.

Custom image by Marcel Green

It's rare to find adult comic book fans – the same enthusiasts driving the genre's nostalgia movement – whose formative years weren't shaped by Marvel in some way.

You probably didn’t expect to read this title today! Scarlett Johansson recently talked about how her childhood crush on a Ninja Turtle affected her love life for years, until she found happiness with her husband, Colin Jost.

In an interview with MTV UK, Scarlett was asked about her favorite animated character. She explained that when she was young, the Ninja Turtles were very popular, and she had a crush on Raphael, the tough and moody one. However, her crush didn’t work out well, and she often ended up falling for the wrong guys.

I liked that he was problematic and it actually informed all of my dating choices, later on in life. I always went with the jerk. Why? Because of Raphael… It messed me up.

Raphael is the red-masked turtle in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He’s known for being tough, hot-headed, and often angry. But underneath,...

Having a crush on a fictional character is never easy. Ask any fan girl and they’ll let you know how their basically non-existent crush ends up creating a ruckus in their real-life love stories, leaving them with heartbreak and disappointments. And this is something that eternal fan-crush Scarlett Johansson can relate well with.

Scarlett Johansson in Lucy | Credit: Universal Pictures

Recently, the actress revealed how her crush on a Ninja Turtle as a child got so out of hand that it ended up ruining her love life for quite some time, before she eventually found love with her now husband, Colin Jost.

The Ninja Turtle that ruined Scarlett Johansson’s love life Raphael from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Credit The CW

Scarlett Johansson is one of the most followed celebrities of all time. Thanks to her role as Black Widow aka the charming yet deadly Natasha Romanoff, the...

The best Alan Ritchson movies and TV shows reveal the Reacher star to be one of the most exciting talents to emerge in the 2000s. Born in 1982 in North Dakota, Alan Rithcson found his footing in the world of modelling before making the transition to acting. He appeared in several Abercrombie & Fitch catalogues and had a notable appearance on American Idol in 2004. Following this, he decided to pursue a career on the screen that relied on more than his looks.

It was landing the role of Arthur Curry, Aka Aquaman, in Smallville, a year later that kick started his rise to prominence. Following subsequent appearances on hit shows like CSI: Miami and 90210, Ritchson eventually found his way to being cast in lead roles. Playing Thad Castle in Blue Mountain State cemented him as an undisputedly solid performer, paving the way for many of the best Alan Ritchson movies...

Just five months after it debuted on a different streaming service, the universally acclaimed Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is now available to watch on Netflix. During the production of 2023’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were tasked with developing a streaming series to further develop this new Ninja Turtles universe. In its 12-episode first season, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles serves to bridge the gap between Mutant Mayhem’s origin story and the film’s much-anticipated upcoming sequel.

After becoming beloved heroes by saving New York City from the wrath of Superfly at the end of Mutant Mayhem, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo are still trying to figure out how to balance their heroics with their lives as regular teenagers attending high school. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles first premiered on Paramount+ on August 9, 2024, but,...

It takes a lot of work to keep a franchise alive for decades, and nobody knows this better than the co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Eastman. For 40 years, Eastman has shepherded the IP that he and co-writer Peter Laird launched back in 1984, although there’s been ups and downs. Under their company, Mirage Studios, the duo famously self-published Tmnt as an independent comic after being rejected by big names like Marvel and DC, and helped kickstart a movement of grassroots, creator-led books that would become big in the Nineties.

Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are officially reunited, but the new version of Donatello might be surprising for fans of the classic cartoon. The lovable nerd has undergone a startling transformation in the comics, one that will leave him unrecognizable to long-time fans.

Coming from the creative team of Jason Aaron, Chris Burnham, Brian Reber and Shawn Lee, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 focuses entirely on Donatello. Still recovering from his recent travels through time, Donnie has become a scrawny warrior in a tattered cloak, accentuating his artificial shell.

Just barely holding on to his sanity, Donatello winds up being taken prisoner by an underground fighting ring, where humans pay for the opportunity to fight mutants. Donnie keeps volunteering himself to spare the other captive mutants, showing that he’s still every bit the formidable warrior he always was.

Donatello's Radical Transformation in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...

Earlier this year, we got word that Paramount Pictures was in the process of developing an R-rated live-action adaptation of the acclaimed Idw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin comic series, and the project may now have a director attached.

According to scooper Mttsh, Aquaman director James Wan is being eyed to helm the movie.

In addition to both Aquaman movies, Wan is known for directing a number of horror films such as The Conjuring, Saw, Insidious and Malignant.

Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the recent dystopian action movie Boy Kills World and 2019 Child’s Play reboot, is penning the script. Former DC Film head Walter Hamada is producing through his 18hz production company as part of his multi-year deal with the studio.

The Last Ronin is a The Dark Knight Returns-style story which imagines a future where one member of the Fearsome Foursome is the last living Turtle, setting...

Even if it's been more 24 years since it hit movie theaters in 2000, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas endures as Christmas classic for those who watched it as children. It isn't hyperbolic to say that this adaptation of Dr. Seuss' timeless Christmas book owes its entire legacy to Jim Carrey, who famously donned some of the most intricate and painful prosthetics in movie history to bring the green grouch to life. To this day, people fondly remember Carrey's performance and quote some of his more memorable lines.

But like anything that's been heralded as a nostalgic staple these days, the sheer reverence for The Grinch begs the question of whether it was actually a good movie, or if it was just put on a pedestal by those blinded by rose-colored, holiday-themed spectacles. This is especially the case when the movie's contemporary lukewarm reception is taken into account. Devoid of...

Megan Fox Once Went Out Of Control After Hanging Out With Blake Lively (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Megan Fox is a well-known figure in Hollywood and is regarded as a sex symbol. The actress is also known for her controversial comments in interviews, and she once made the news after reportedly hanging out with Blake Lively and the Jonas Brothers. A few years back, the actress shared an amusing incident about a memorable night. Scroll below for more.

Fox started her journey in the 2000s, and her best-known movies are Jennifer’s Body, Transformers, and its sequel, Transformers: Rise of the Fallen. She also starred in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise and appeared in a recurring role in the popular series New Girl. Meanwhile, Blake is also a famous personality and is currently in the news for suing Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment.

According to Showbiz Cheatsheet, Megan Fox...

Tony Shaloub is well-known for his starring role in the police procedural comedy, Monk, yet the actor's other long-running show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, should be just as popular, especially after his Emmy win. Shalhoub has been in the movie and TV business for decades now, after earning his breakout role on the sitcom, Wings. He has garnered acclaim for projects such as Men in Black II, The Man Who Wasn't There, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. However, audiences are most likely to recognize him for Monk, which aired for eight seasons from 2002 to 2009.

Although Monk could be considered Shalhoub's claim to television fame, the actor starred in another series that is just as hilarious and captivating. Initially released in 2017, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a dramedy series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino of Gilmore Girls fame, and produced by Prime Video. The show is set in 1950s New York and follows Miriam "Midge" Maisel,...

Bell Media is committing to an original scripted TV series from Point Grey and Lionsgate.

The agreement was made through Lionsgate’s first-look TV deal with Point Grey. In addition to this deal, Lionsgate and Bell Media have a separate co-development agreement to produce comedy and drama television series.

Point Grey bosses Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are Vancouver natives and this new project will rep their first scripted show for the Canadian market.

This news comes as Point Grey and Lionsgate’s half-hour comedy The Studio is set to premiere on Apple TV+ in March. Point Grey is also behind TV and film projects including The Boys, Sausage Party, Good Boys, Neighbors, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise installment Mutant Mayhem, and many others.

“Seth, Evan, and James have a remarkable ability to captivate audiences with their subversive humour and unique storytelling,” said Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media. “This...

The Power Rangers showdown of every '90s kid's dream is finally coming to fruition. The Power Rangers franchise is no stranger to bringing unthinkable crossovers to fruition. The Rangers have shared the screen (and the page) with everyone from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the original dream demon, Freddy Krueger. Their next crossover, though, is the ultimate childhood TV dream fight.

Power Rangers Prime #4 by Melissa Flores, Michael Yg, and Fabi Marques promises to deliver the long-awaited dream fight between the Power Rangers and the VR Troopers. Boom! Studios' February solicitations have all the details for the upcoming issue.

Power Rangers Prime #4 (2025)

Release Date:

February 19th, 2025

Writers:

Melissa Flores

Artists:

Michael Yg; Fabi Marques

Cover Artist:

Dan Mora

Variant Covers:

Matt Taylor; Dan Mora; Bon Bernardo; Doaly; Mike Huddleston

An epic battle ensues between the new Prime Red Ranger and deadly VR Troopers, but not without a little help from a familiar foe.

With Women Of Action, Caroline Siede digs into the history of women-driven action movies to explore what these stories say about gender and how depictions of female action heroes have evolved over time.

One of the biggest rallying cries of the last decade of pop culture discourse has been the...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4

After being split up in their latest relaunch, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesseries has finally brought the four brothers back together again. It’s not an entirely happy reunion, however, as something is severely wrong with Donatello.

Coming from the creative team of Jason Aaron, Chris Burnham, Brian Reber and Shawn Lee, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 continues the trend of featuring one of the four brothers in a one-off story. The latest issue focuses on Donatello, and finds the tech-obsessed Turtle in pretty dire straits.

The issue finds a weary-looking Donnie still reeling from his recent trip through time, looking very weak and emaciated. Donnie winds up getting kidnapped by a group of humans running an underground fighting ring, where captured mutants are forced to fight against other humans willing to pay top dollar for the privilege.

Donnie’s Looking the...

Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' iconic designs are adored by all fans of the Heroes in a Half Shell, but their crossover into Naruto's universe gives Leonardo a redesign that puts his original look to shame. The Tmnt's fearless leader is sure to turn heads now that he's procured the ultimate ninja upgrade, elevating him to true shinobi status.

In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1 written by Caleb Goellner, with art by Hendry Prasetya the Ninja Turtles engage in a heated battle against Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura Leonardo targets Sasuke in this thrilling ninja clash, and as he fights, he shows off an eye-catching new costume and mask.

Leonardo's new design in this crossover is already a strong contender for his best outfit of all time, enhancing him with combat-ready gear that adheres to his trademark blue color scheme,...

Warning: Contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto issue #1.Several months after the original reveal, Narutos incredible crossover with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto, is finally here. Like with other Ninja Turtles crossovers, the story sees the Ninja Turtles mythos refitted into the world of another story, in this case, the iconic ninja franchise Naruto, and has the heroes of both worlds teaming up to deal with their respective villains.

With Naruto and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles officially crossing over, that invites the question of what the timeline is supposed to be. Details about the crossover were mostly vague up to the official release, but now that its finally out, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto finally confirms when its supposed to take place within Narutos timeline. The timeline placement is still somewhat complicated because of a few notable details, but even so,...