It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, but we’ve been having a blast learning about all of the latest news in the TMNT universe. With that in mind, let’s talk about some of the things that fell through the cracks in a segment we like to call Turtle Bits.

First off, let’s talk a bit more about the new movie being produced by Michael Bay. Being that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is currently in production, it should come as no surprise that there has been quite a lot of breaking news about the film. In an environment full of media buzz such as this, sometimes otherwise important information can fall through the cracks. Perhaps that is why the latest casting decision hasn’t quite generated a lot of attention as of yet. It would appear that William Fichtner has been …

In 1997, Saban Entertainment created a new entry in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, TMNT: The Next Mutation.  The boldest addition to the mythos in this show was the introduction of a brand new ninja turtle – Venus de Milo.  Venus was the first female turtle, and was to reinvigorate the brand, giving Saban Entertainment another mega hit for their arsenal.  Unfortunately, Venus failed to live up to expectations, and disappeared into the annals of history just a mere eight months after her creation.

            Venus’s origin rewrites the beginning of the ninja turtles.  Her story says there were five turtles covered in mutagen, and one was washed away into the sewer, where it was found by shinobi master Chung I.  Chung I named the turtle Mei Pieh Chi, and taught her mystical arts for 18 years.  After …

“What? The Pulverizer?!”

Frustrated with constant failure, Shredder has a new idea about creating a better army. Meanwhile, battling the Foot clan has become boring for the turtles. But as they agonize over this development, they spot a large ninja breaking into a building below. After a quick brawl, the ninja is none other than the Pulverizer. Pulverizer joined Bradford’s dojo and was invited into the Foot, where he hopes to spy for his friends. Donatello tries to convince him otherwise, but to no avail.

Returning home, Master Splinter berates the boys for their growing complacency in battle, knowing that it could be their downfall. He orders the turtles to exchange weapons until further notice, putting all four in unknown territory. The exercise proves Splinter’s point, but Donatello receives a text from the Pulverizer, and the turtles head out. …

The past few weeks has revealed some rather interesting details about the upcoming TMNT film being produced by Michael Bay. After rumors circulated about a potential title change to the movie, photos from the set have now confirmed that not only does the movie have its old name back, but it’s got a new logo to go with it! Captured from the back of a director’s chair, this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles logo is definitely impressive. As a fan, even if you don’t particularly like it, you’ve still got to be pretty happy to find out that the title has gone back to its origins. After all, this could mean that all that “alien” business is done with and the film is getting back to the roots of the turtles!

In addition to this interesting photo, we also recently …

We have a special appreciation for TMNT related sites from around the web, together all these TMNT sites serve as a channel to deliver news, videos, art, and much more. Our close friends/administrators took a moment for an interview to share their thoughts on everything related to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We are sure many of you avid fans have visited these sites before.

 Questionnaire:

1. What is your favorite incarnation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and who is your favorite Turtle and why?

2. What inspired you to create your website about the Ninja Turtles?

3. Who is your favorite Villain ?

4. What motivates you to continue operating your website?

5. What are your thoughts so far on Ninja Turtles 2014 film?

1. What is your favorite incarnation of Teenage Mutant …

A ninja must become intimately familiar with 18 disciplines of ninjutsu before he or she will be a master.  There are weapon techniques, like the sword and bo, and there are combat skills, such as disguise and pyrotechnics.  But there are also those disciplines that require a strong mind.  These intellectual skills include seishintekikyoyo, bajutsu, sui-ren, boryaku, tenmon, and chi-mon.

            Seishintekikyoyo is the skill that ties all other aspects of ninjutsu together, and makes it possible to train as a ninja.  This discipline is all about spiritual refinement.  Mastery over one’s own mental state is absolutely necessary to perfect all other skills.  Without it, then nothing else can truly be accomplished.

Bajutsu is the art of horsemanship.  It began during the reign of Emperor Tenji in the 7th Century, and became a traditional part of military …

We just got an interesting picture of a pretty awesome looking Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles poster and we’re absolutely enthralled. Based on an anonymous tip, we are being told that this is the poster that was used at CinemaCon to promote the film. Some of you may recall that rumors leaked from the convention of a potential name change to the project. While it had originally been titled simply “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” Paramount decided last year to change the name to “Ninja Turtles.” However, if rumors are to be believed, when the studio revealed the logo for the film at this convention recently, the full title was shown once more to include the words “Teenage” and “Mutant.”

With the reveal of this totally radical poster, it would appear that the rumors are true. Not only do we get …

The past week has offered up quite a bit of interesting TMNT movie news, so rather than focusing on one particular tidbit, why not touch base on everything in a long overdue Turtle Bits!

Earlier this week, it was revealed that the new Ninja Turtle movie might have received a title change when a CinemaCon presentation unveiled a logo featuring the words “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” As of yet, the title change remains unconfirmed, but it would seem odd to produce a logo for the film at this point which doesn’t accurately reflect the actual title. While stranger things have happened, a recent interview with Michael Bay seems to suggest that the title change might not actually be happening.

While he seemed to be avoiding the question a bit, when the interviewer posited whether or not the title …

“So this ‘April O’Neil’ is at the center of everything.”

            The Shredder has a Kraang soldier in his grasp, and wants answers about the turtles.  The alien quickly reveals that it’s actually April they’re interested in, so Shredder sends Karai out to capture the girl.  Unaware of the plot against her, April continues training with Master Splinter and the boys.  After a lesson for Michelangelo in manipulating an opponent’s strength, Donatello and April show the others that the Kraang are changing the Earth’s water into a toxic liquid from Dimension X.

            In his haste to check out the substance, Michelangelo splashes some on April – and everyone is surprised when nothing happens to her.  Donatello’s scans show the Kraang working off shore, at the bottom of the harbor, so the boys head out to investigate.  Armed with …

Each of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has mastered individual aspects of the 18 disciplines of ninjutsu, giving all four certain characteristics and abilities that the others do not yet possess.  However, there are twelve other disciplines in ninjutsu, and anyone studying the art must excel at them.  These disciplines can be split into combat and intellectual skills.  The combat skills aretaijutsu, kayakujutsu, hensojutsu, shinobi-iri, choho, and itonjutsu.

Taijutsu is the art of hand-to-hand combat, and covers all forms of empty hand fighting technique.  With its focus on grappling and striking, taijutsu has been adapted into several different martial arts, including jujutsu, judo, and aikido.  Kayakujutsu is the art of pyrotechnics.  This discipline involves using firearms and explosives in combat, and was developed at a time when little was known about chemistry, creating certain mysticism around the art.  So …