Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount Pictures continues to send shock waves across IP studios. Recently, it was star trekAnd now the studio is in talks to hire mega-producer Neal H. Moritz to reboot it teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles As a live-action theatrical franchise.
We know what you’re thinking. Yes, this had happened in 2014 itself. Yes, plans for this were already under discussion. And no, it shouldn’t affect the next animated film, which is still scheduled for release in 2027. But, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount wants “of sound-Fi” Turtles, so they turned to Moritz, who produced three (and counting) live-action Sonic the Hedgehog Billion dollar success of films. What does that mean exactly? Well, trade-wise, it’s just the kind of family-friendly, four-quadrant tone that was missing from previous live-action iterations.
And Moritz can certainly deliver a hit. except for of soundHe is known for being a leading producer fast and furious franchise, but also created all I Know What You Did Last Summer, 21 Jump Street, Goosebumps, escape room Movies, and much more.
News puts a pin in R-rated last ronin However, the film that was in the works. This has now been put aside, although it may return at a later date. And while Paramount’s new direction marked the end turtles animated show, teenage mutant ninja turtles stories, sequel to mutant mayhem Still in the works (with a related short debuting in theaters next month).
No word yet on when and how the new version will be released turtles will arrive, but it certainly seems like it will share more in common with its original 1990s TV and film versions than the Michael Bay-produced movies. And, you would imagine, it would have to be quite different to stand out from the animated films. Basically, there are a lot of questions left to be answered, but for turtles For fans, having him back on the big screen is hardly a bad thing.
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