The Making of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Behind the Shells was a 1991 documentary for the first two live action films: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. It was released as a direct-to-video short film with a running time of 30 minutes. Written and directed by Michael Danty.
Description[]
This unique peek behind the scenes of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle phenomenon offers an amazing look at how those radical reptiles were born. A first ever inside visit to Jim Henson's Creature Shop shows how the four Turtles, and Splinter and Shredder, were developed and given their individual characteristics.
In-depth interviews with designers, artists and model makers and Michael Pressman, the film's director tell the whole story. See exciting behind-the-scenes footage and learn how those sensational stunts and awesome actions scenes were filmed. If you love the Turtles, then don't miss this once in a lifetime behind-the-shell look at film's most fabulous foursome.
Trivia[]
- This documentary was released only on VHS in the United States. Several foreign DVD and Blu-ray Disc releases of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) include it as a bonus feature.
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