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Image: Paramount+We’re still bummed that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem—one of io9's favorites of 2023—didn’t snag a Best Animated Film nomination, but this teaser showcasing spin-off series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a mighty fine tonic.Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsThe core cast of the film is back: Micah Abbey as Donatello, Shamon Brown Jr. as Michelangelo, Nicolas Cantu as Leonardo, Brady Noon as Raphael, and Ayo Edebiri, a newly minted Golden Globe and Emmy winner…

There are a lot of things that make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem stand out from the rest of the Turtles movies. The main characters are voiced by teens, for one. The unique, purposefully messy animated style is another. And the fact that the Turtles’ most common villain, Shredder, is nowhere to be seen is a third.Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsSpeaking with io9, Mutant Mayhem director Jeff Rowe explained that wasn’t always the case. “The early version of the film very different from what…

At a certain point about halfway through watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, something was wrong with my face. It just didn’t feel right. There was unexpected discomfort. A second later, I figured it out. What I was watching on screen made me smile so wide for so long that the muscles creating a smile got tired. Which I don’t think I’ve ever felt before, at least consciously.If a movie can make you smile so much it hurts, it’s probably a good movie, and that’s absolutely the case with Teenage Mutant…

The Exorcist: Believer’s sequel has already set its release date. Thomas Hayden Church talks up his Twisted Metal character. Plus, the Secret Invasion finale is heralded with a new clip. To me, my Spoilers!Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsThe Exorcist: DeceiverAccording to Bloody-Disgusting, the sequel to David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer—titled The Exorcist: Deceiver—is slated for an April 18, 2025 release date. Five Nights at Freddy’sThe Five Nights at Freddy’s movie has been rated “PG-13" for…

Screenshot: ParamountA new generation of the heroes in a half-shell is nearly upon us as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem gets ready to hit theaters in a few weeks. But that generation is going to continue—not just on the big screen, but on smaller ones too.Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsVariety reports that Paramount has officially onboarded a cinematic sequel to Mutant Mayhem, as well as a two-season Paramount+ series that will serve as a bridge between the two movies. Cinelinx first reported…

Anybody who’s been on the Stich’s Great Escape! Magic Kingdom ride is having sudden flashbacks to the awful scent dispenser chairs.Photo: MicrosoftIf you’re too impatient to wait for your gaming space to inevitably become infected with the odor of stale pizza,Xbox has you covered.Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsMicrosoft wants to fill your room with that sweet, sweet smell of disappointment that can only come from stale, greasy pizza. On Monday, Xbox announced it was hosting a sweepstakes for fans of both…

Image: ParamountThe heroes in a half shell of the TMNT are used to a life underground—but what if they could perchance to dream of a world up above? Where life was in plastic, and therefore fantastic?Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsIf you thought it was only other movies coming out the same day as Barbie tomorrow that were getting in on the crossover portmanteau hype—shout out to my movie marathon of choice this weekend, Shin Barben Rider—you’d be mistaken, because today Paramount released a very cute,…

It’s not too much longer until we get to see the latest take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles when the sumptuous looking Mutant Mayhem hits theaters in a few weeks. But that didn’t stop the filmmakers behind it from coming to San Diego with some shiny new footage anyway.Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsDonnie, Raph, Mikey, and Leo traded the sewers of New York City for Hall H of San Diego Comic-Con today to star in a new clip from the upcoming film. Actors Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and…

It’s right there in the name. The first word in fact. So many times, movies, shows, or comics have focused on the “mutant”, “ninja,” or “turtles” aspects of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. But what about their ages? We know that they’re teenagers, but are those awkward years ever the focus? Well, they most certainly were for the team behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and they brought it to life in a very unique way. Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsFor the first time ever, actual…

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are no strangers to the big screen—but until now, they’ve never been up there talking about Guy Fieri, Drake, and Beyoncé.Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First FandomsThat changes in the first clip from next month’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Here, you can instantly tell why this movie was made and what sets it apart. Oh, sure, we’ve seen the Turtles be goofy. We’ve seen them be tough. We’ve seen them in animation, live-action, CGI, you name it. But Mutant Mayhem does…