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Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles To Face Godzilla In Epic New Crossover
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles square off against Godzilla, king of monsters, in a crossover ... More miniseries due out from IDW Publishing in November, 2026. The world's two favorite multibillion dollar reptile franchises, Nickelodeon's heroes on the half-shell, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Toho's Godzilla, the king of monsters, will collide in a new mini-series due out this November from IDW Publishing, the company announced today at a San Diego Comic-Convention panel that also kicked off a new era and a new Godzilla #1. According to the announcement, the Godzilla crossover series reveals that the original purpose of the Foot Clan was to protect Japan from the giant monsters known as kaiju, of whom Godzilla is the most fearsome. When Godzilla and pals reappear, the Foot Clan is not only unprepared to stop them, but their current leader, long-time Turtle-hater Shredder, may even be behind the attacks! Could he be after some genetic secret of the kaiju that would allow him to engineer upgraded henchmen capable of accomplishing his evil schemes? Luckily Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo and Donatello are on the case, high-tailing it to Japan to confront their fiercest foe yet: a certain hundred-foot tall scaly beast with radioactive halitosis. Can they tame the kaiju and stop Shredder's evil scheme? Spoilers: probably, but it will be lots of fun to watch them try. Writer Tim Seeley and artist Fero Pe lead the creative team behind the project for IDW. Seeley has written IDW's top-selling, fan-favorite ongoing Godzilla series. Pe drew the popular TMNT x Stranger Things crossover in 2023. 'There are maybe two or three other ideas in the entire cultural landscape that are as instantly iconic, as perfect in their clarity and conception, as the King of the Monsters and the heroes in a half-shell,' said Jake Williams, editor of the series for IDW, who had words of praise for his creative team. 'Mashing them up has been a complete and utter joy. These characters are so perfectly realized that working on this comic feels like bearing witness to a natural encounter between living and breathing beings.' FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder IDW, historically a top-5 publisher of comics and graphic novels over the past few decades, has recently ridden back to success thanks to its work on licensed books like TMNT and Godzilla. IDW's Kai-Sei era, the new Godzilla shared universe, is their top-selling title yet, with more than 80k orders for the debut issue of the new ongoing series. The crossover continues a recent popular industry trend of mashing up characters from different franchises and universes. Interior page from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1 Godzilla is no stranger to these kinds of events. Thanks to the success of Toho's much-anticipated Godzilla: Minus One in 2023, and the ongoing monsters franchise from Legendary, the already-enormous kaiju is bigger than ever, and has been stomping a path of destruction through the comics industry. DC and Marvel have both pitted their superheroes against Big Green, and Legendary has published in-universe comics tied to their own continuity around the character. The division of Godzilla lore into various 'eras' helps keep these storylines on their own tracks. At SDCC, Godzilla licensor Toho is hosting a bunch of events and announcing new product partnerships including: The first issue of IDW's TMNT x Godzilla goes on sale November 12, 2025. Retailers are encouraged to get orders in by October 6. Fans can find it at their local comics shop. Cover to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1 from IDW Publishing.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spark outrage over LGBT character who takes over from Raphael
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spark outrage over LGBT character who has taken over from Raphael. Jennika, a yellow-masked mutant and member of the TMNT universe, made history as the first openly LGBTQ + turtle in the franchise. Introduced as a human assassin in the IDW Publishing comic series, Jennika, also known as Jenny, was transformed into a turtle following a life-saving blood transfusion from Leonardo. She is often called 'the fifth Turtle' but, before her transformation, Jennika was a female member of the Foot Clan who became exposed to the same mutagen that created the original ninjas, per Inside the Magic. The female turtle also took over a pivotal role in the TMNT universe - the vigilante. Now, she has been given her own side-series - titled Nightwatcher - which was recently released. In it, Jennika leads the charge as she tries to protect Mutant Town - a part of New York where human-born mutants live in fear - against enemies. Her sexuality was first revealed in issue #117 of the comic, back in June 2021, but it has now been thrust into the spotlight in the new miniseries. In the original comic, Jennika's bisexuality is revealed through her growing connection with Sheena Murphy - a female human-born mutant pig from Mutant Town. Sheena is in a band called After the bomb with other mutant members, according to Fandom. The two bond over their love of music and their relationship slowly develops into something romantic. Though the moment is subtle, it marked a significant shift, making Jennika the first turtle in the franchise to be openly queer. Jennika had previously dated Casey Jones (a human) and Silas (a homeless mutant) in the TMNT world. Fans have had mixed reviews on the character, with some praising her addition. 'I think she's fine. I don't really like having five turtles, but Jennika isn't too bad,' someone on Reddit wrote, in part. 'I really like how her bisexuality was portrayed as a bisexual myself - acknowledged and decently developed, but it wasn't made a huge deal, which I really appreciate.' However, another user said they didn't like how she was portrayed and styled. 'I'm not a fan of Jennika as a Ninja Turtle. Especially one that, stylistically, to this point looks just like the other Turtles,' they shared. 'The yellow bandana is too close to Michelangelo's orange, and it creates a little bit of confusion for me there when I'm reading.' They added: 'I like the Jennika (human) character a lot. And the entire arc leading up to her mutation was fantastic. 'But, a big part of me hopes she eventually returns to her human form. I doubt that's gonna happen. But I'll keep reading to see where her story goes.' Jennika's character has been largely shaped by Sophie Campbell, the former writer and artist behind the IDW series. Campbell, a transgender woman, has spoken about her desire to bring authentic representation to the comics through characters of various identities and experiences. Following her exit after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Road to 150 in 2024, Marvel Comics and DC Comics writer Jason Aaron took over at IDW, per Inside the Magic.
Geek Vibes Nation
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' 35th Anniversary Re-Release Expands With New Screening Dates
overwhelming fan demand biggest movie anniversary event of the summer Key Details for the TMNT 35th Anniversary Re-Release Expanded Screenings: Now running from August 16–20, 2025 , in theaters nationwide. Now running from , in theaters nationwide. More Theaters: Additional locations added to meet fan demand. Additional locations added to meet fan demand. Tickets On Sale Now: Available at Why This Re-Release Matters The TMNT 35th Anniversary re-release is more than just a nostalgic trip. It's a chance for fans of all ages to relive the action, humor, and heart of the 1990 classic that brought Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael to life. With strong ticket sales and growing excitement, this event is uniting the TMNT community like never before. Get Your Tickets Today! Don't miss your chance to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles back in theaters. Grab your tickets now at and join fans nationwide for this unforgettable cinematic event.
CNET
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Netflix Expands Zach Snyder's Rebel Moon Series With Blood Line Game
I never got around to watching Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon film series on Netflix. So, before I started playing an early version of Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game through Netflix Games, I was nervous I wouldn't understand what was happening. But you don't need to have seen the films to enjoy this mobile game. Super Evil Megacorp, the team behind the award-winning game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, developed Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game in collaboration with Snyder. The game is a whole new story with a fresh cast of characters set within the Rebel Moon universe. Here's what you should know about Netflix's Rebel Moon tie-in game, Blood Line, before you get started. Blood Line's story fits into Rebel Moon, but you don't need to have seen the films This new Rebel Moon story is set on the planet Krypt, and it features an original cast of characters. Netflix The game begins when your character decides to rebel against the Imperium -- think the Empire from Star Wars. You link up with other rebels, carry out raids and attacks on Imperium strongholds and use resources to upgrade weapons and loadout. All this takes place on the planet Krypt, which fans of the films might recognize as an ally of the Imperium. According to Snyder, this choice led to some cool ideas. "We find out what makes the Krypteians such capable warriors," Snyder said in a video shown in a press briefing. "What if a rift formed between these two cultures who have aligned for a thousand years … and what if that rift exploded into a planet-wide rebellion?" But you don't need to know the lore of the films to enjoy this game, because this is a fun mobile game you can play with your friends or by yourself. The different classes of characters let you take on missions how you want, and the quick missions offer enough of a challenge to keep you coming back to try and perfect your run. Which Blood Line class is right for you? The four classes in Blood Line are -- from left to right -- the Forsaken, Evoker, Kindred and Bannerguard. Netflix There are four different classes with unique playstyles and abilities you can play as in the game. There's the Bannerguard, which is a heavy assault class. Their main weapon is a machine gun, and some of their abilities allow them to boost their team's damage or allow teammates to take reduced damage. The Evoker is your support class, and their main weapon is a staff that can charge up attacks over time -- and the starting staff can attack multiple enemies at once. As a support class, their abilities focus on healing others and providing teammates with increased movement speed and other buffs. The Forsaken is an assassin class and specializes in close-range combat. They carry two dual-edged swords, and some of their abilities can give them, as well as nearby teammates, a speed boost. Finally, there's the Kindred, which is a long-range sniper class. The Kindred has a bow that can inflict a lot of damage when fully charged, and they can set traps around the battlefield that can stun enemies. I found myself switching between the Bannerguard and Forsaken classes when I played the game. The Bannerguard is a pretty well-rounded unit that can deal and take a lot of damage, so that is an easy first class to get acquainted with the game. And the Forsaken was just fun to play. I spammed the dodge button like I was playing Elden Ring to get in close to enemies, hit them fast, and then I'd jump out of the way of enemy fire. However, the Evoker and Kindred classes feel like they would be more helpful in multiplayer matches as opposed to single-player games -- especially the Evoker support class. I completed a mission with each class, but the Evoker's buffs felt like they were meant to share with others, and the Kindred's sniper class and traps felt wasted because enemies always saw me, so I could never hide or lay any traps. Both classes make the missions more challenging in single-player mode, but I imagine each class really shines when you're playing with others. As you play, your character gains experience and levels up and becomes more formidable, bringing an RPG element to the game. You can also upgrade your weapons, giving them more damage or other benefits. Short but engaging missions make it easy to hop in and out of this game You can take on these missions on your own or with friends. Netflix The missions I played were fairly short, taking only a few minutes to accomplish, which I liked. It allowed me to jump into the game for a few minutes at a time without requiring a huge chunk of my time. So I could play a quick mission while I waited for some food to heat up in the microwave. I also enjoyed the different side objectives for each mission. Each mission has a main objective as well as secondary goals that give you more rewards. Some secondary goals are to take out a certain number of enemy troops, and others are to beat the mission within a given time limit. Luckily, you can replay each mission; that way, you can go back and accomplish any objectives you might have missed and level your character up. Between each mission, you go to your hideout where you can talk to other members of the rebellion to learn more about them, upgrade your weapons and loadout or change your class. The hideout is also where the main narrative beats happen as you learn more about what is happening in the rebellion and what your next move is. If you played Super Evil Megacorp's TMNT game, you might expect Blood Line to be a roguelike since they are similar in other areas, like their co-op mechanics and top-down gameplay. However, that's not the case. Each level in Blood Line has a consistent layout and enemy count, so you know what you're getting into each time you select a given mission. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but something to be aware of if you thought this was going to be a roguelike game. Netflix's content development continues to evolve While Blood Line offers a fun and challenging experience, it also marks another step by Netflix to revamp its gaming strategy. Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters said in the streaming company's fourth-quarter earnings call for 2024 that it would keep adjusting its games strategy, focusing more on narrative games based on Netflix content. "We want to do more recognizable, mainstream titles, whether that is licensed titles, like GTA…as well as home-grown titles based on our IP," he said. To that end, Netflix released the Black Mirror tie-in game Thronglets in April on the same day the company released the seventh season of the show. The game was featured in one episode of the season, and I felt the game gave more depth to the story the episode was telling. The story in Blood Line isn't featured in a Rebel Moon film the way Thronglets was in Black Mirror. It expands the universe of Rebel Moon and makes it more immersive by giving the Krypteians more depth. They aren't the good guys in the films, but in the game, we get to see another side of their people and world that fleshes them out and gives them more character and agency in the larger Rebel Moon universe. Netflix subscribers can play Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game now on mobile. This and other games are included in the price of a Netflix subscription (starting at $8 a month). You can access Blood Line and other Netflix games through the Netflix mobile app. For more on Netflix games, check out what to know about Spirit Crossing, WWE 2K and the Grand Theft Auto series on the service.
Geek Tyrant
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
The Original TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Movie Heads Back to Theaters for 35th Anniversary — GeekTyrant
Before superhero blockbusters took over the multiplex, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles snuck into theaters and kicked off a cultural phenomenon. Now, 35 years later, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo are coming back… at least for a limited time. To celebrate the 1990 film's 35th anniversary, Fathom Entertainment is bringing the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie back to the big screen for two special dates: Sunday, August 17, and Wednesday, August 20. And fans are getting more than just a nostalgic revisit. Directed by Steve Barron and produced by New Line Cinema, the original film wasn't just a huge hit, it was a landmark. With the help of Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the Turtles were brought to life using state-of-the-art animatronic suits and puppetry. The result was a gritty, funny, and surprisingly faithful adaptation that fans of the franchise loved! Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt summed up the spirit of the event, saying, 'Few titles in recent memory have as large and rabid a fanbase as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It's Turtle Time, and Fathom Entertainment is proud to be part of Turtlemania and help make possible a 35th anniversary celebration like no other on the big screen. Moviegoers across generations will revel in the action and excitement.' Adding to the experience, audiences will also get to see Turtles Unmasked, a brand-new featurette that digs into the behind-the-scenes madness of making the film. Produced alongside the team behind TMNT: Evolution, Mutation & Reboot, the mini-doc includes never-before-seen archival footage, extended scenes that didn't make the final cut, and even personal video diary footage from director Steve Barron reflecting on the film's production challenges. If you're a fan of this movie this is your chance to relive the turtle-powered magic with a crowd of fellow fans! The trailer for the 35th anniversary rerelease may be viewed below.
