Paramount scored a solid hit last year with the stylish and witty Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and the studio already has a sequel to that one bubbling away in a cauldron of ooze, scheduled to land in 2026. Yet it clearly feels there is room to also revisit the characters in live-action form, and to take the concept in a darker, grittier and altogether more violent direction, setting up an adaptation of popular Idw comics title Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.
Turtles comic co-creator Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz wrote the book based on an older story by Eastman and his co-creator Peter Laird, while the art came courtesy of Esau and Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Eastman.
A pitch-black tale of dystopia, murder and vengeance – so you know, not for kids — The Last Ronin is set in a totalitarian future New York where Shredder's grandson...
Turtles comic co-creator Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz wrote the book based on an older story by Eastman and his co-creator Peter Laird, while the art came courtesy of Esau and Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Eastman.
A pitch-black tale of dystopia, murder and vengeance – so you know, not for kids — The Last Ronin is set in a totalitarian future New York where Shredder's grandson...
- 4/11/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
After the success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, inspiring a sequel and animated series, Paramount Pictures continues to go all in on Turtle Power. THR reports that the studio is now developing a new R-rated, live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.
The live-action movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, an adaptation of the bestselling Idw comic miniseries of the same name. It’ll mark the first R-rated feature film for the franchise.
The Last Ronin is “Set in a totalitarian future New York City, the comic mini-series told of how the Turtles and master Splinter are killed off one by one by the grandson of the villainous Shredder and synthetic ninjas. One Turtle manages to survive, barely, and vows to exact bloody vengeance. One trick of the book was that it wasn’t clear, for a while at least, which one of the Turtles lived as...
The live-action movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, an adaptation of the bestselling Idw comic miniseries of the same name. It’ll mark the first R-rated feature film for the franchise.
The Last Ronin is “Set in a totalitarian future New York City, the comic mini-series told of how the Turtles and master Splinter are killed off one by one by the grandson of the villainous Shredder and synthetic ninjas. One Turtle manages to survive, barely, and vows to exact bloody vengeance. One trick of the book was that it wasn’t clear, for a while at least, which one of the Turtles lived as...
- 4/11/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Paramount hasn’t even started their CinemaCon session yet and news is breaking like flies on a rib roast.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin based on the fan-fave graphic novel is in the works with Tyler Burton Smith writing and Walter Hamada producing through his 18hz production company, as part of his multi-year deal with the studio. The movie will be the first R-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Hopefully, there won’t be any naughty scenes involving turtles ala Fritz the Cat.
Smith recently co-wrote the upcoming Roadside Attractions R-rated action movie Boy Kills World which hits theaters on April 26.
Last Ronin was published as a miniseries between 2020 and 2022 and is set in a totalitarian future New York City as the Turtles and their master Splinter are assassinated by the grandson of their prime villain Shredder and his posse. One of the Turtles survives and swears revenge.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin based on the fan-fave graphic novel is in the works with Tyler Burton Smith writing and Walter Hamada producing through his 18hz production company, as part of his multi-year deal with the studio. The movie will be the first R-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Hopefully, there won’t be any naughty scenes involving turtles ala Fritz the Cat.
Smith recently co-wrote the upcoming Roadside Attractions R-rated action movie Boy Kills World which hits theaters on April 26.
Last Ronin was published as a miniseries between 2020 and 2022 and is set in a totalitarian future New York City as the Turtles and their master Splinter are assassinated by the grandson of their prime villain Shredder and his posse. One of the Turtles survives and swears revenge.
- 4/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
After the success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Paramount Pictures is greenlighting a live-action, R-rated adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin! Are you freaking out right now? Because I’m freaking out!
According to The Hollywood Reporter‘s exclusive article, Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the upcoming action film Boy Kills World, is writing the script for The Last Ronin, which former head of DC Films Walter Hamada is producing via his 18hz studio. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is based on the limited comic book series by Tmnt co-creator Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz. The story is inspired by an older story written by Eastman and Peter Laird. The limited run includes Esau and Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop, and Eastman artwork.
Here’s a synopsis for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin courtesy of Amazon:
A New York Times Bestseller! Who is the Last Ronin?...
According to The Hollywood Reporter‘s exclusive article, Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the upcoming action film Boy Kills World, is writing the script for The Last Ronin, which former head of DC Films Walter Hamada is producing via his 18hz studio. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is based on the limited comic book series by Tmnt co-creator Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz. The story is inspired by an older story written by Eastman and Peter Laird. The limited run includes Esau and Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop, and Eastman artwork.
Here’s a synopsis for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin courtesy of Amazon:
A New York Times Bestseller! Who is the Last Ronin?...
- 4/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
After the success of last year’s animated hit film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Paramount Pictures is keeping turtle power going by putting a new feature project into development.
This one, however, will go beyond the realm of the all-ages material the long-standing property is known for and instead go into gritty, R-rated, territory.
Paramount is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, adapting a popular storyline seen in the recent Idw comics, as a live-action feature with the intent of making it for an R-rating.
Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the upcoming R-rated action movie Boy Kills World and who wrote the 2019 iteration of Chucky horror franchise Child’s Play, is penning the script.
Walter Hamada is producing through his 18hz production company as part of his multi-year deal with the studio. Hamada is the former head of DC Films who rose through the ranks at New Line,...
This one, however, will go beyond the realm of the all-ages material the long-standing property is known for and instead go into gritty, R-rated, territory.
Paramount is developing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, adapting a popular storyline seen in the recent Idw comics, as a live-action feature with the intent of making it for an R-rating.
Tyler Burton Smith, who co-wrote the upcoming R-rated action movie Boy Kills World and who wrote the 2019 iteration of Chucky horror franchise Child’s Play, is penning the script.
Walter Hamada is producing through his 18hz production company as part of his multi-year deal with the studio. Hamada is the former head of DC Films who rose through the ranks at New Line,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert: This story contains major spoilers for “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” all eight episodes of which are now streaming on Paramount+.
When David Oyelowo first learned about the legend of Bass Reeves — who escaped enslavement to become one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals west of the Mississippi — nearly a decade ago, the actor-producer set out on a mission to bring the story to the masses.
Oyelowo’s goal was the same as the one he’d set when playing Martin Luther King Jr. in 2014’s “Selma”: Who is the man behind the myth?
Over the course of eight episodes, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” aims to answer that question, filling in the gaps in the historical record about Reeves’ life and career.
“You realize he wasn’t just some saint, or some savior, or someone unattainable in terms of what and who he was,” Oyelowo, who was nominated...
When David Oyelowo first learned about the legend of Bass Reeves — who escaped enslavement to become one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals west of the Mississippi — nearly a decade ago, the actor-producer set out on a mission to bring the story to the masses.
Oyelowo’s goal was the same as the one he’d set when playing Martin Luther King Jr. in 2014’s “Selma”: Who is the man behind the myth?
Over the course of eight episodes, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” aims to answer that question, filling in the gaps in the historical record about Reeves’ life and career.
“You realize he wasn’t just some saint, or some savior, or someone unattainable in terms of what and who he was,” Oyelowo, who was nominated...
- 12/20/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
[This story contains spoilers from the season finale of Lawmen: Bass Reeves.]
In the season finale of Lawmen: Bass Reeves, the audience witnessed a standoff between former Confederate soldier Esau Pierce (played by Barry Pepper) and the hero lawman Bass Reeves (Golden Globe-nominated David Oyelowo). While Esau seemed to see something admirable in Bass from their day-one encounter (when Reeves was still under the confines of slavery), an unfortunate turn of events toward the end of episode one would forever make Esau a mortal enemy in Bass’ eyes.
And it could not be any other way, says Chad Feehan, showrunner of the Paramount+ series. Having contributed to successful cable network shows such as Ray Donovan (Showtime) and Banshee (Cinemax), Feehan tells The Hollywood Reporter that his friend, executive producer Taylor Sheridan, introducing him to Oyelowo provided the right foundation for the trio to work together in producing what Feehan calls a long-overdue, extensive exploration of the law legend’s...
In the season finale of Lawmen: Bass Reeves, the audience witnessed a standoff between former Confederate soldier Esau Pierce (played by Barry Pepper) and the hero lawman Bass Reeves (Golden Globe-nominated David Oyelowo). While Esau seemed to see something admirable in Bass from their day-one encounter (when Reeves was still under the confines of slavery), an unfortunate turn of events toward the end of episode one would forever make Esau a mortal enemy in Bass’ eyes.
And it could not be any other way, says Chad Feehan, showrunner of the Paramount+ series. Having contributed to successful cable network shows such as Ray Donovan (Showtime) and Banshee (Cinemax), Feehan tells The Hollywood Reporter that his friend, executive producer Taylor Sheridan, introducing him to Oyelowo provided the right foundation for the trio to work together in producing what Feehan calls a long-overdue, extensive exploration of the law legend’s...
- 12/19/2023
- by Demetrius Patterson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Lawmen: Bass Reeves” just wrapped on Paramount+. And while the streamer has yet to announce whether it will be coming back for another season, the show’s creator Chad Feehan is absolutely ready to come back.
“I intentionally left some meat on the bone in case we got to this point. Bass’s life is so incredible and it’s so expansive, there is no way that we could hit every major benchmark in his life in 8 or 10 hours or else it would’ve felt almost like a procedural,” Feehan told TheWrap.
And noting the story of the real-life Reeves being forced to arrest his own son in part to save his life, Feehan adds, “I would love to tell that story.”
“Lawman: Bass Reeves” is based on the life of Bass Reeves (played on the show by David Oyelowo), a former slave who became the first Black deputy U.
“I intentionally left some meat on the bone in case we got to this point. Bass’s life is so incredible and it’s so expansive, there is no way that we could hit every major benchmark in his life in 8 or 10 hours or else it would’ve felt almost like a procedural,” Feehan told TheWrap.
And noting the story of the real-life Reeves being forced to arrest his own son in part to save his life, Feehan adds, “I would love to tell that story.”
“Lawman: Bass Reeves” is based on the life of Bass Reeves (played on the show by David Oyelowo), a former slave who became the first Black deputy U.
- 12/19/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
The eighth episode of Lawmen: Bass Reeves showed us the final confrontation between Esau Pierce and Bass Reeves, and I will add that it was a hell of a showdown. The series tried to capture what Bass had gone through over the years and how he had been impacted by his circumstances, which changed him drastically. Jennie could no longer recognize what Bass had become, and Bass needed to deal with Esau to be able to understand that himself. Before Bass had become a Deputy U.S. Marshall or a free man for that matter, he was a slave, but destiny had something else planned for him. He went through some harrowing situations but ultimately became a free man and started his family. Now that the miniseries has come to an end, it’s clear that dealing with Esau Pierce was the most challenging task of Bass’ life, which is...
- 12/17/2023
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
Forrest Goodluck as Billy Crow and Dennis Quaid as Sherrill Lynn in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ episode 8 (Photo Credit: Lauren “Lo” Smith/Paramount+)
Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves season one comes to an end with episode eight, an episode that opens with Bass (David Oyelowo), Billy (Forrest Goodluck), and Sherrill Lynn (Dennis Quaid) kidnapping an associate of Esau Pierce (aka Mr. Sundown) in Fort Worth, Texas. They take him to a deserted house outside of town, but even after being tortured by Sherrill, the associate refuses to give up Esau’s location.
Bass takes over the questioning and exits the house minutes later, declaring they’re heading to Glen Rose. Sherrill doesn’t believe taking the man’s boots is harsh enough punishment. Bass, however, thinks walking for miles will probably lead to his death.
Sherrill goes against Bass’s orders and kills the man.
Even hours later in the dark of night,...
Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves season one comes to an end with episode eight, an episode that opens with Bass (David Oyelowo), Billy (Forrest Goodluck), and Sherrill Lynn (Dennis Quaid) kidnapping an associate of Esau Pierce (aka Mr. Sundown) in Fort Worth, Texas. They take him to a deserted house outside of town, but even after being tortured by Sherrill, the associate refuses to give up Esau’s location.
Bass takes over the questioning and exits the house minutes later, declaring they’re heading to Glen Rose. Sherrill doesn’t believe taking the man’s boots is harsh enough punishment. Bass, however, thinks walking for miles will probably lead to his death.
Sherrill goes against Bass’s orders and kills the man.
Even hours later in the dark of night,...
- 12/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The seventh episode of Lawmen: Bass Reeves finally reached the cusp of where it was always intended to reach. This was never a simple tale that was going to show us the conquests of the legendary figure of Bass Reeves, the first colored Deputy U.S. Marshall, but a story of how the resolve of upholding your duties inevitably collides with the responsibility to question the status quo as a citizen. Bass had done his duty diligently over the years, catching criminals in Indian Territory, Arkansas. But was the ‘law’ that he was working forever cognizant of why there were people like Esau Pierce who were pure evil as far as Bass was concerned? In a country at the time when slavery had just been declared illegal, Bass really had to think about what it would take to make some people understand that it shouldn’t matter if it’s illegal; it’s inhuman,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
You know that saying about something living in one’s head, rent-free? It applies to Esau Pierce in Bass’ mind in Lawmen: Bass Reeves Episode 7 — and the costs of that residence prove deadly.
Which is why we see Bass himself on trial in the episode’s cold open… though we don’t find out exactly why for a while. Read on for the highlights of “Part VII.”
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Which is why we see Bass himself on trial in the episode’s cold open… though we don’t find out exactly why for a while. Read on for the highlights of “Part VII.”
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- 12/11/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Jody Jaress as Mary Parker, Donald Sutherland as Judge Parker, David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves, and Lauren E Banks as Jennie Reeves in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ episode 7 (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith / Paramount+)
Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) is taken into custody and jailed as Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode seven, the season’s penultimate episode, opens. He declined to say goodbye to his family before being led away, and now he sits in jail with visions of Ranger Esau Pierce’s (Barry Pepper) despicable actions flowing through his head.
A crowded courtroom listens as Judge Parker (Donald Sutherland) claims Bass’s case is no different from any others. He was tried for murder, and the verdict is…? The opening credits play before Parker reveals the answer.
After the credits, the first scene is a flashback to the events prior to Bass’s incarceration. Judge Parker and his wife...
Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) is taken into custody and jailed as Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode seven, the season’s penultimate episode, opens. He declined to say goodbye to his family before being led away, and now he sits in jail with visions of Ranger Esau Pierce’s (Barry Pepper) despicable actions flowing through his head.
A crowded courtroom listens as Judge Parker (Donald Sutherland) claims Bass’s case is no different from any others. He was tried for murder, and the verdict is…? The opening credits play before Parker reveals the answer.
After the credits, the first scene is a flashback to the events prior to Bass’s incarceration. Judge Parker and his wife...
- 12/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The sixth episode of Lawmen: Bass Reeves, reintroduced the enigmatic character of Esau Pierce, and it turns out he wasn’t the Cherokee leader Bass had met years ago. Bass’ new chapter with Esau began, now that he was a Texas Ranger. There was an antagonism evolving between the two, but this was no time to dig up the past. Bass did try to go see Sara, whose son was shot and killed by Esau years ago. The episode explored Bass’ deteriorating integrity, where he was finding it incredibly difficult to deal with the responsibilities of his job. He was seen getting drunk, almost on the verge of doing something drastic, but the bounty hunters did him a favor by jolting him out of his sorry state when they came to claim his life. Bass was revived and now wanted to know the real identity of the feared slave hunter terrorizing the region,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves and Barry Pepper as Esau Pierce in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ episode 6 (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith / Paramount+)
Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode six begins with Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) forced into spending time with Esau Pierce (Barry Pepper), who’s now a Ranger. Esau won’t promise prisoner Jackson Cole will get a fair trial; instead, he insists he’ll get what he deserves.
However, Bass has no choice but to hand over Jackson and allow Esau to take over custody.
Bass and Billy (Forrest Goodluck) make a pitstop at Sara Jumper’s place, but there’s something off. (Bass stayed with Sara when he escaped and was with her son when Esau shot him.) Billy notes that it doesn’t smell right, and after discovering the house is empty, Bass sends Billy off on his own – promising to catch up.
A short while later,...
Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode six begins with Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) forced into spending time with Esau Pierce (Barry Pepper), who’s now a Ranger. Esau won’t promise prisoner Jackson Cole will get a fair trial; instead, he insists he’ll get what he deserves.
However, Bass has no choice but to hand over Jackson and allow Esau to take over custody.
Bass and Billy (Forrest Goodluck) make a pitstop at Sara Jumper’s place, but there’s something off. (Bass stayed with Sara when he escaped and was with her son when Esau shot him.) Billy notes that it doesn’t smell right, and after discovering the house is empty, Bass sends Billy off on his own – promising to catch up.
A short while later,...
- 12/3/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
This Sunday at 10:30 Pm on Cmtv, history enthusiasts and Western fans can saddle up for the premiere of “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” with Season 1 Episode 1, titled “Part I.” The episode kicks off with a riveting narrative as Bass Reeves, portrayed as a legendary lawman, rides into the heart of turmoil.
As the story unfolds, viewers witness the tumultuous encounter between Bass and Esau, a character who leaves a violent impression on the seasoned lawman. The plot thickens as Bass finds himself chained but determined, navigating a perilous escape that demands a hard sacrifice.
For those intrigued by tales of the Wild West and the untamed frontier, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” promises a captivating journey into the life and challenges faced by one of the West’s most remarkable lawmen. Tune in at 10:30 Pm for a Cmtv premiere that brings the spirit of the Old West to life in “Part I” of this gripping historical series.
As the story unfolds, viewers witness the tumultuous encounter between Bass and Esau, a character who leaves a violent impression on the seasoned lawman. The plot thickens as Bass finds himself chained but determined, navigating a perilous escape that demands a hard sacrifice.
For those intrigued by tales of the Wild West and the untamed frontier, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” promises a captivating journey into the life and challenges faced by one of the West’s most remarkable lawmen. Tune in at 10:30 Pm for a Cmtv premiere that brings the spirit of the Old West to life in “Part I” of this gripping historical series.
- 11/19/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Westerns, if done right, are great to watch. There have been some great Western shows over the years that work fantastically well in the long format. In fact, the template of the Westerns has also been seen in shows like Breaking Bad and Westworld, where the story doesn’t seem to lend itself naturally to the genre. It is the landscape of the ‘Wild West’ that lends itself organically to long-form television, and there have been shows like Deadwood and Lonesome Dove to prove that point. With great writing, such a series can be more than a satisfying watch. Sometimes, they become some of the greatest shows ever. Lawmen: Bass Reeves, the latest Paramount+ original, stars David Oyelowo, Dennis Quaid, and Barry Pepper, among other stars, and it chronicles the life of the legendary officer Bass Reeves, who became the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshall. The Wild West...
- 11/5/2023
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
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