Teresa Spencer
Words by Teresa Spencer
Break out your pizza cutters and nunchucks, because on August 17 and 20, the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is leaping back onto the big screen to celebrate its radical 35th anniversary. That’s right, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael are storming theaters again, thanks to a totally tubular team-up between Fathom Events, Warner Bros., and Saga Arts.
Whether you were a ‘90s kid who wore out your VHS tape or a curious newbie wondering why your dad keeps yelling “Cowabunga!” at the dinner table, this is your chance to see the heroes in a half shell in all their glory, just like it was 1990 again. Minus the Blockbuster late fees.
The original live-action flick, based on the gritty underground comic by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, made box office history as one of the highest-grossing indie films ever. The turtles weren’t just fighting Shredder, they were kicking the shell out of the competition. Now, with modern theaters and that sweet surround sound, you’ll get to experience those sewer-dwelling vigilantes the way Splinter intended.
This special anniversary event isn’t just a movie screening. Oh no. It comes with “Turtles Unmasked,” an exclusive featurette full of never-before-seen footage, extended cuts, behind-the-scenes clips, and commentary from director Steve Barron (aka the guy who also directed your favorite ‘80s music videos). Think of it as a nostalgic slice of movie-making magic topped with anchovies, if anchovies were awesome.
The film features a surprisingly stacked voice cast, including:
Corey Feldman as Donatello (The Goonies forever), Brian Tochi as Leonardo (Revenge of the Nerds), Robbie Rist as party dude Michelangelo, Josh Pais as hothead Raphael, and Kevin Clash (yes, Elmo) as wise old rat dad, Splinter. Throw in journalist April O’Neil (played by Judith Hoag) and trench coat-clad Casey Jones (Elias Koteas), and you’ve got the full turtle power dream team.
Swing by FathomEvents.com or check with participating theaters to snag your seats before they vanish faster than a Foot Clan ninja in a smoke bomb.
Theaters in the Jacksonville area where the movie will be playing on Aug 17th & 20th, include:
AMC Regency 24, AMC Orange Park 24, Cinemark Jacksonville Atlantic North and XD, Cinemark Tinseltown and XD, Epic Theatres of St. Augustine, Regal Avenues 20
So slap on your favorite bandana, grab a slice, and get ready to shout:
“Heroes in a Half Shell — TURTLE POWER!”
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