Arrow Video Has T.U.R.T.L.E. Power! - The Original TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES TRILOGY is Coming to 4K!

 

ARROW VIDEO BRINGS THE LIVE-ACTION TRILOGY TO 4K UHD ON DECEMBER 16TH WITH HOURS OF NEW BONUS FEATURES!

Having just seen the 35th Anniversary limited theatrical re-release of the 1990 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, I gotta say that not only does the film still hold up remarkably well, but it looks fantastic! And you bet your shell that I'll be making the upgrade to 4K, especially since so much behind-the-scenes footage has been discovered and likely to be included in this release!

If you already own these movies on Blu-ray (like I do), you may thinking "why do I need to spend more money on something that's currently in my collection?!" Well, the easy answer is you don't. BUT if you're a fan of these films and, more importantly, the characters, you probably won't be able to help yourself once you peep out the specs & extras! Let's pop open a manhole cover and take a closer look!

Synopses: 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.

Disc Specs:
DISC ONE
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990)
Rated PG | Color | 93 minutes | Region Free
Video - 2160p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Original lossless stereo audio & Dolby Atmos 


DISC TWO
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE (1991)
Rated PG | Color | 93 minutes | Region Free
Video - 2160p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Original lossless stereo audio &  DTS-HD MA 5.1


DISC THREE
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III (1993)
Rated PG | Color | 93 minutes | Region Free
Video - 2160p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Original lossless stereo audio & DTS-HD MA 5.1


Extras:
The full list of bonus features will be unveiled by Arrow Video on September 26th. When they are announced, I will update this post accordingly. At the moment though, here is what has been officially revealed:

• Brand new director's commentaries for all three films!
• Brand new cast  & crew interviews for all three films!
• Perfect bound collector's booklet featuring new writing on the films by Simon Ward, John Torrani, and John Walsh.
• Standard release: Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by "Florey!" 
• Arrow Exclusive release: Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank and Roberto Rivera Padro!

Stay tuned for further updates on this limited edition 4K boxed set gang! Speaking of which, you can pre-order Arrow's TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES TRILOGY right now from various online stores. The pre-order price is somewhere in the neighborhood of $70 - $100 (Yowza!), but I wouldn't be shocked if it dropped closer to $60 as its release date nears! You can secure a set today from AMAZON, DIABOLIK DVD, or get it direct from ARROW VIDEO, who is also offering up an Arrow Store exclusive with custom artwork from Matt Frank and Roberto Rivera Padro!