Who takes the spotlight as the most famous "turtles" worldwide? No, this isn't a metaphor, nor does it refer to very slow individuals. Quite the contrary, these turtles are anything but sluggish; they're agile and swift. We now will dive into the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This phenomenon has captivated not just one generation but also many adults and still hasn’t stopped captivating new-coming generations.

Since the early eighties, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have introduced a multitude of adventures, each with its own unique spin yet collectively captivating.

Allow us to introduce the primary quartet. Naturally, the central four figures we all gathered here for are; Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Their unwavering mentor is Splinter, the mutant Rat, who also is the Turtles’ father figure. Additionally, they often have April O'Neill, a young journalist, helping them.

But when did it all start?

Back in 1984, Kevin Eastman created these iconic Turtles, and a 62-issue black-and-white comic saw the light of day, with all four Turtles sporting red headbands. However, each of our green heroes enjoyed their own dedicated comic volume. Mirage Publishing first unveiled the Turtles' narrative. These comics also introduced the main antagonist of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Shredder.

It didn't take long for the Turtles to leap onto screens; by 1987, children could witness their adventures in 2D animation, thanks to Fred Wolf Productions. In this iteration, the Turtles had adopted their distinct headband hues: Leonardo in blue, Donatello in purple, Raphael in red, and Michelangelo in yellow. The animated series spanned an impressive 10 seasons, catapulting the Turtles to global recognition.

In 1990, the Turtles metamorphosed into a fresh medium—the live-action screen. Three films were released, with the first one adopting a more dramatic and dark tone while the following pair carried towards comedy. A musical was also part of this era. These movies remained more closely aligned with the original comics, diverging from the animated series.

A prosperous animated chapter unfolded in 2003 with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, spanning seven seasons and chronicling their clashes with Shredder. This rendition also unveils the genesis of April's relationship with the Turtles.

By 2007, the Turtles emerged in 3D animation for the first time. This venture, however, didn't garner the same triumph, yielding a handful of comic books prior to the animated film.

In 2009, Nickelodeon acquired the rights to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In collaboration with IDW Publishing, they published a novel, comic series that is active to this day. Nickelodeon reimagined the Turtles' and Splinter's origins through these comics, a revision many consider a success. Naturally, this renowned producer of children's entertainment took TMNT beyond comics. In 2012, they released a 3D animated rendition titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, spanning five seasons, with the last "Tales of the Turtles," offering diverse facets of many “What If?” -s.

The narrative then transitioned back to cinematic terrain with the 2014 release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This time around, the Turtles weren't martial arts experts as in the 1990 films; they were now actors in motion costumes, with their rubber suits being replaced by CGI graphics. Megan Fox took up the role of April in this movie. Two years after, a sequel hit the screens, garnering a relatively warmer reception from fans, though not equal to the prior film's financial reports. Both movies were directed by Michael Bay, who also left his mark on the Transformers franchise.

In 2018, Nickelodeon launched a fresh animated title, "The Rise of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." In this iteration, the Turtles wield mystical weapons, each bestowing unique powers to its wielder. The series lasted for two seasons, with 15-minute episodes and 30-minute finales.

Finally, the most recent Turtles instalment emerged in 2023: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." This animated movie is already on the big screen, and you can already enjoy it at KinoPark.


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