Merry Christmas! (+ Geeky Christmas List)

I want to wish everyone who celebrates a very Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful time with family, friends or by yourself. And for anyone who doesn't celebrate, I hope you're having a wonderful Monday. Also, happy belated Hanukkah to anyone who celebrated the holiday. And if you're looking for something to watch below is my Geeky Christmas list.

Happy Holidays!

Teaser Trailer: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

I love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and each adaptation always brings something different. And this upcoming new animated movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem seems to continue that. This looks like it's going to be a fun movie. Although, I do wish it was something that aired on TV, I don't know it just feels like a TV movie. Anyway, I can't wait to see this which will be in theatres on August 4th.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Description:

In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

Weekend Film: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie

I know I'm a day early for Weekend Films but I didn't want anyone to miss this movie.

To me, there's never enough Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I have been waiting patiently for the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and now it's finally premiering today on Netflix. This movie feels like a fun little nod to the Terminator franchise and I just love it.

I can't wait to watch this movie. I know some TMNT fans didn't like the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series because of the animation style but it's (or was, since it was cancelled by Nickelodeon) a really fun and interesting action-packed series. Which is why I do hope some of those fans will at least take a chance and watch the movie because it looks like it's going to be good.


Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (Netflix)

Starring: Ben Schwartz, Omar Benson Miller, Brandon Mychal Smith, Josh Brener, Eric Bauza, Kat Graham, Haley Joel Osment and more

Directors: Andy Suriano and Ant Ward

Writers: Tony Gama-Lobo and Rebecca May

Based On: characters created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird

Description:

When a mysterious stranger arrives from the future with a dire warning, Leo is forced to rise and lead his brothers, Raph, Donnie, and Mikey in a fight to save the world from a terrifying alien species.

Art of the Day: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Artwork: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 variant cover by Valerio Schiti

Art of the Day: April O'Neil

Artwork: April O'Neil by Naion Mikato

April O'Neil (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie - 2014)

I know the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie got a lot of criticism from fans and critics but it's actually a pretty good movie. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed watching it and I thought Megan Fox did a great job portraying April O'Neil.

The first movie was not only an origin story for the turtles but also for April who as an up-and-coming reporter not only stumbled upon an amazing story but helped the turtles in stopping Shredder. If you haven't seen the movie yet, I'd give it a watch because it turned out to be a fun movie.

I still haven't watched the second movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, I'm thinking about maybe watching it tonight or tomorrow.

Art of the Day: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and April O'Neil

Artwork: TMNT and April by Mingjue Helen Chen

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween!!!!

It's been a busy day but I'm not going to let that stop me from celebrating one of my favorite holidays.

Since Halloween fell on a Monday, I decided to celebrate in a low key way of doing nothing but watching a bunch of scary movies and gorging on candy. Which is sorry for Gotham, I will not be watching the show tonight, I'm going to have to catch up on it tomorrow on OnDemand.

Artwork: Catwoman issue #35 variant cover by Joshua Middleton

DVD Tuesday: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

The first TMNT's movie surprised me, especially Megan Fox as April O'Neil. I admit it, I was one of those fans who doubted Megan Fox as being capable of playing a really good version of April. However, she did a wonderful job and the movie was surprisingly good.

Since I didn't see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows when it was in theatres I am going to try to pick this up sometime this week. I really do want to see it. I'm not sure I would have cast Stephen Amell to play Casey Jones his look is too clean cut and preppy. I feel like Casey needs an edge but hey I can't change casting, I will just have to over look it when I watch the movie.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Description:

Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael are back to battle bigger, badder villains, alongside April O’Neil (Megan Fox), Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett), and a newcomer: the hockey-masked vigilante Casey Jones (Stephen Amell). After supervillain Shredder escapes custody, he joins forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry) and two dimwitted henchmen, Bebop (Gary Anthony Williams) and Rocksteady (WWE Superstar Stephen “Sheamus” Farrelly), to unleash a diabolical plan to take over the world. As the Turtles prepare to take on Shredder and his new crew, they find themselves facing an even greater evil with similar intentions: the notorious Krang.

365 Days of Books of Interest: Day #119: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Allies and Enemies

As I type this up I'm trying to find something to wear for my friend's party. She's having a little dinner party at her place, it should be fun.

For today's Book of Interest, I knew I had to post this. I'm a huge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan. I love watching the cartoons (old and new), reading the comics and watching the movies (even the not so good ones).

I want to read this book mainly because April O'Neil and Casey Jones will both get a story. Surprisingly enough I'm actually interested in reading the stories about the turtles' enemies. I'm really looking forward to picking this up.

Well, I better get back to looking through my closet, I must find something to wear.

Book: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Allies and Enemies by various writers and artists

Publication: May 17, 2016

Description:

The spotlight shines on some of the Turtles best friends and fiercest enemies! These individual stories focus on Casey Jones, April O'Neil, Bepop & Rocksteady, and General Krang of the current ongoing series.

Fashion Meets Comics: April O'Neil

April O'Neil has undergone a number of changes from her depiction to her wardrobe. But one thing that stays the same is that she is always shown wearing something yellow be it a jumpsuit, a t-shirt or a jacket.

April is tough but she also has this understated sexy vibe too. So for this hard hitting journalist, I decided to put together three different outfits that includes both of those aspects. And of course one of the outfits includes a jumpsuit.

Book Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures vol #2

Book: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures volume #2 (issues #5-8) by various writers and illustrators

Edition:

Digital: Issues #5 and #6 
Print: Issues #7 and #8


Rating: 5 stars

Review:

This was a fun and action packed read for all ages. Reading them was just like watching the animated series and should be a treat for fans of the show. I like that the turtles always find some kind of way to stop their enemies even in some of the most ridiculous ways.


Issue #5 written by Kenny Byerly with illustrations by Adam Archer with color by Heather Breckel

In this water filled issue, the turtles on a tip from April head out to a cruise ship to stop Fishface who was set on revenge against his former childhood friend Vitor Sousa. Tension grows between Raph and Leo after the two disagree about trying to stop Fishface and save Sousa, who is now one of the most powerful gangsters in Sao Paolo.

With a ship that's quickly sinking, are the turtles heading into deep water trying to save the day.


Issue #6 written by Cullen Bunn with illustrations by Dario Brizuela and color by Heather Breckel

In this issue, the turtles were simply supposed to be going out on a reconnaissance mission to observe the Krang and according to Master Splinter to only engage the enemy if absolutely necessary. However, they didn't stick to the plan and were soon taking on the Krang. But the turtles problems started when they ended up taking an unusual device from the Krang. Donnie thought maybe it was bomb but as they were on their way back to their lair to further study it, a large squishy tentacle monster burst out of the device and took over the turtles' vehicle the Shellraiser.

The turtles were having a difficult time trying to stop the monster but they had a great plan to stop it and give the Krang a dose of their own medicine.


Issue #7 written by Brian Smith with illustrations by Chad Thomas and color by Heather Breckel

This issue has the turtles each doing their own thing but somehow they wind up in a huge fight with Dogpound and the Purple Dragons.

First up is Donnie and April who were enjoying the Chinatown Food Festival when they ended up crossing paths with the Purple Dragons and Dogpound. They had no problem fighting off a couple of Purple Dragons but they were no match for Dogpound who was accompanied by more of the Purple Dragons. Not liking their odds, the only thing for Donnie and April to do was to escape.

Meanwhile, Mikey and Raph were planning on going to the movies but Raph really did not want to use Mikey's top secret ninja method to get into the theater. However, it was either going to be Mikey's plan or not seeing the movie but Raph really wanted to see that movie. Last is Leo who was on one of his solo patrols when he ran into Karai.

Trying to get away from Dogpound and the Purple Dragons, Donnie and April went to the movie theater to get help from Mikey and Raph. Leo was already at the same theater but was unaware of the situation going inside because he was on the roof talking with Karai.

The turtles and April get a little inspiration from the movie in stopping Dogpound.


Issue #8 written by Kenny Byerly with illustrations by Dario Brizuela and color by Heather Breckel

In this last issue, the turtles, April and Dr. Rockwell go up against the Rat King.

The turtles and April had been attacked by the Rat King but got help from Dr. Rockwell who used one of his inventions to incapacitate the Rat King. The group then took the Rat King back to Dr. Rockwell's lab because the doctor wanted to find a way to neutralize the Rat King's powers. But the Rat King summoned his rats and during the chaos he took control of Dr. Rockwell's invention and used it to boost his powers.

With the Rat King all powerful, how will they stop him? 

Currently Reading: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures vol #2

I really like the Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series and season 4 should be airing soon.

Anyway, about this comic book series, I read the first volume as an Advanced Reader Copy and liked it so much I wanted to continue reading it. But by the time I started picking up the series at the comic bookstore, issues #5 and #6 were the only two I couldn't find (they were sold out).

So thanks to this new era of digital comics, I was able to get those issues and now I can finally get around to reading volume #2.


Book: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures volume #2 (issues #5-8) by various writers and illustrators

Edition:

Digital: Issues #5 and #6 
Print: Issues #7 and #8

Description:

Spinning straight out of the hit Nickelodeon show, Volume 2 collects four more fantastic tales. The Turtles battle Fishface, the Shellraiser goes haywire, a movie night for the group, and Monkey Brains squares off against Rat King!

Art of the Day: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Artwork: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by iangoudelock

Art of the Day: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Artwork: TMNT Reading and Snacking by tmask01

Art of the Day: In Mourning

Artwork: Raph Mourning by SafirDraak

It's hard not to feel sad during this national tragedy of the church shooting, with so many terrible things happening in the world it makes it seems as if it's becoming an extremely violent place.

I guess the overly optimistic positive part of me hopes the world will become more peaceful.

Book Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters

Book: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters (issues #1-4) by Erik Burnham and Tom Waltz with illustrations by Dan Schoening

Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review

Publication: April 14, 2015

Publisher: IDW Publishing

Description:

When a new invention goes haywire, the Turtles are sent to a whole new type of New York City. One with a whole lot more ghosts... and Ghostbusters! The two teams will have to learn to get along quickly, because a new foe from the Turtles past has followed them and aims to conquer NYC!


Rating: 3 1/2 stars

Review:

This was a pretty good crossover between the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Ghostbusters.

The story opens in the past with an immortal being tossed through a portal and becoming trapped in limbo. Meanwhile, in the present day New York City, Donatello had been working on a teleportation device but an accident occurred during a test sending the Turtles, April O'Neil and Casey Jones to another dimension. They wound up in another New York but they didn't show up alone, the immortal Chi-You was finally free and immediately started to cause trouble.

Help wasn't far away because the Ghostbusters (Egon, Winston, Ray and Peter) showed up. It didn't take long before the Turtles, April and the Ghostbusters teamed up to figure out a way to stop Chi-You. But they also plan to free all the people Chi-You has possessed and turned into his army (which also includes Casey Jones). Lastly, they were also working on a way to send the Turtles and their friends back to their own dimension.

I thought the authors did a good job with keeping these characters' personalities in tack as well as making the interactions between them not seem forced. I like this story but I do wish it had been longer since it felt a little rushed with only four issues. Some may or may not like the artwork since it has sort of a cartoony look to it but I think it goes with the story.

Toy Corner: April O'Neil Funko Pop! Figurine

I spotted this Funko Pop! April O'Neil figurine the last time I was at the comic book store. Hopefully it's still there the next time I go back. How cool and adorable is this? I love that it's the retro 1980s April. Nothing is more retro than that yellow jumpsuit.

I wonder if Funko makes a Lois Lane doll. That would be so awesome if they did.

Anyone else have or want this?

Book Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time

Book: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles book #9.5) (issues #1-4) by Paul Allor and Erik Burnham with illustrations by Ross Campbell, Charles Paul Wilson III, Ben Bates and Dan Duncan

Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review

Publication: December 30, 2014

Description:

The Turtles become unstuck in time and go spinning into the past!

No time period is safe in this epoch-spanning epic!


Rating: 4 stars

Review:

The title says it all, in this book the turtles find themselves traveling through time.

1st Issue:

In this issue the turtles found themselves in prehistoric time and were escaping not only from the Krang scientists but also from dinosaurs. Raphael got caught by the Krang leaving the other three turtles to try to rescue him. But after getting Raph back they found themselves dealing with the military Krang.

While they were wondering if they were going to be stuck in the dinosaurs era until their friend Renet shows up they started to transport somewhere.

I like this story, it was really funny.


2nd Issue:

This issue opens with them immediately being transported to ancient Japan. I have to admit this story sort of confused me on a few things because if these are supposed to be the same characters then how old are Master Splinter, Shredder and the Turtles. If they were all around during this time they must be sort of immortal or something like that. But I'm not sure that's how this story reads.

Anyway, in this issue the four brothers stepped into a fight that had Hamato Yoshi being attacked by a group of ninjas. As thanks for helping Hamato, he invited the turtles to a meal at his house where they meet his wife and their four sons. Leo attempts to put an end to Shredder for good but Raph tries to talk him out it because by getting rid of Shredder it may make the future even worse.


3rd Issue:

After leaving Japan, they were transported to 1726 were they met pirates. They ended up joining up with a band of pirates who had told them about the Kraken and his men who have been terrorizing the waters. The turtles noticed how advanced the Kraken's men's ship was and decided with the help of the pirates to go after them.


4th Issue:

In the last issue, the turtles traveled to the future where they we in NYC and it was filled with mutants but what they thought was a peaceful future quickly turned into a horrible situation. They found out that Shredder is in charge of nearly half of the world with the Krang ruling the rest. Anyone resisting or rebelling were arrested and executed. Even more horrible they found out that only one of the Turtles were alive and had given up on the fight.

The guys finding out that some people were about to be executed the along with the remaining future turtle sprang into action to try to save them before returning home to the present.

When they got back home the guys realized how bleak the future was especially Donnie who seemed to take it the hardest.


This was an interesting four part story. It was action packed filled with humor and drama. And something else I found interesting about this was with each trip through time they encountered something or someone that they eventually see in the present.

Art of the Day: April O'Neil

Artwork: April O'Neil by DavidPapozaArt