Arrow Video unveils a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 trailer ahead of 4K release – Exclusive!
I was born in the 1980s, so it’s probably no surprise to hear that I was a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles super-fan when I was a kid. I watched the cartoon, collected the toys, had the bed sheets, and would get hyped for the movies. I was blown away by the first live-action film in 1990, so my Turtle-mania was at its peak when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze was heading for its 1991 release. This was one of the biggest cinematic events of my life! More than thirty years later, Arrow Video is gearing up to give the ’90s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy a 4K release just in time for the holidays, on December 15 to be exact, (you can order a copy on their website HERE and read our review HERE), and in anticipation of that release, we’re proud to share an EXCLUSIVE first look at the trailer for the 4K release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. You can watch it in the embed above.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy will be available to stream exclusively on the Arrow Video Channel and to own on 4K UHD & Blu-ray from December 15th.
Directed by Michael Pressman from a screenplay written by Todd W. Langen, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze has the following synopsis: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mark Caso, Michelan Sisti, Leif Tilden, Kenn Troum) again battle their archenemy, the rogue ninja Shredder (Francois Chau). Shredder attempts revenge by obtaining the same radioactive ooze that created the Turtles and unleashing two new monstrous mutants: Tokka, an oversized snapping turtle, and Rahzar, a fearsome wolf-like creature. When Shredder plans to use the remaining ooze on himself, the Turtles must harness their ninja fighting skills to stop him. In addition to the Arrow Video release, the film will also be returning to theatres in March.
The description of Arrow Video’s 4K release reads, “A shell-shocking saga of mutants, martial arts and New York mayhem, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy brought comic book grit, practical effects wizardry and pizza-fuelled fun to a generation of moviegoers, helping turn four sewer-dwelling brothers into global pop culture icons. Launching in 1990 with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, director Steve Barron’s gritty, high-energy adaptation of the underground comic became a box office phenomenon, fusing martial arts action, streetwise humor and the groundbreaking animatronics of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. The 1991 sequel The Secret of the Ooze is an irresistibly fun second slice: a deep-dive into the turtles’ origins where new mutant foes Tokka and Rahzar are thrown in the mix… double the stakes, double the pizza! Rounding out the trilogy, 1993’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III sends the heroes in a half shell back to feudal Japan in a time-travel adventure full of samurai showdowns, ancient legends and comic chaos. Restored in glorious 4K and packed with extras, this radical set celebrates the legacy of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael in one of the most iconic franchises of the era, blending innovative effects, comic-book heart and early ’90s attitude.”
3-DISC 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
Brand new 4K restorations of all three films by Arrow Films
4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of all three films
Perfect bound collector’s booklet in the style of a Roy’s Pizza menu, featuring new writing on the films by Simon Ward, John Torrani and John Walsh
Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank and Roberto Rivera Padro
Double-sided foldout poster featuring original artwork from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the “Map of the Kappa Realm”, a stylised re-creation of the ancient scroll that appears in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
Two additional double-sided foldout posters featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank and Roberto Rivera Padro
Eight character trading cards
Roy’s Pizza loyalty card
Four character stickers
DISC 1 – TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative by Arrow Films approved by director Steve Barron
Two lossless stereo mixes (original theatrical mix and alternate “warrior” mix) plus newly remixed Dolby Atmos audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new commentary with director Steve Barron
Brand new commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
Rising When We Fall, a newly filmed interview with director Steve Barron
Turtle Talk, a newly filmed interview with actors Robbie Rist, Brian Tochi, Ernie Reyes Jr and Kenn Scott
O’Neil on the Beat, a newly filmed interview with actor Judith Hoag
Wet Behind the Shells, a newly filmed interview with producer Simon Fields
Beneath the Shell, a newly filmed interview with puppet coordinator and second unit director Brian Henson, and Rob Tygner, puppeteer for both Splinter and Leonardo
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turf, a newly filmed featurette exploring the film’s locations in New York City and North Carolina
Alternate UK version with unique footage prepared for censorship reasons, presented in 4K via seamless branching
Alternate ending from VHS workprint
Alternate Korean footage
Theatrical trailers
Image gallery
DISC 2 – TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE
4K restoration of the film from the 35mm interpositive by Arrow Films
Original lossless stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new commentary with director Michael Pressman moderated by filmmaker Gillian Wallace Horvat
John Du Prez to the Rescue, a newly filmed interview with composer of the trilogy John Du Prez
Hard Cores, a newly filmed interview with Kenny Wilson, mould shop supervisor at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
The Secret of the Edit, a newly filmed interview with editor Steve Mirkovich
Behind the Shells, an archive featurette from 1991
Theatrical trailer
Image gallery
DISC 3 – TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III
4K restoration of the film from the 35mm interpositive by Arrow Films
Original lossless stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new commentary with director Stuart Gillard
Daimyos & Demons, a newly filmed interview with actor Sab Shimono
Rebel Rebel, a newly filmed interview with actor Vivian Wu
Alternate UK opening
Theatrical trailer
Image gallery
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