A couple days ago, we wrote about 
co-creator Peter Laird has now commented on the story. You can read all the snark over at his blog, but I particularly liked this response he wrote to one of his commenters:
You know, I’ve been kind of impressed with the volume and intensity of fan reaction to this alien idea. It makes me wonder what the reaction would have been had the producer of the upcoming “Superman” movie announced that instead of Kal-El being an alien from the planet Krypton, they would be making him a mutant created on Earth by KryptoBioGenetics, Inc..
That’s almost as wacky. [Peter Alan Laird via CBM]
That’s a burn.
TAGS: Aliens, JONATHAN LIEBESMAN, KEVIN EASTMAN, Michael Bay, PARAMOUNT, PETER LAIRD, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TMNT
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Uh-oh. Someone had better tell him to “chill”.
I just dont understand why they would change it to aliens. You already have Krang who is from the 4th Dimension and is technically an alien. Leave the Mutant in the Turtles is all I’m saying.
I think a more direct response from Peter Laird comes later in his blog comment section:
“Did you really get out of what I wrote that I in any way, shape or form LIKE the idea of a planet of Turtles? If so, I guess I have to re-think how I express myself.
“Just so it’s absolutely clear — I think a planet of turtles is not, in and of itself, a bad idea for some kind of science fiction/fantasy story. But as a way to explain any aspect of the backstory of TMNT, I think it is awful and unnecessary.
“Of course, we have no idea at this point if the plan is to have a planet of Turtles. It’s probably a good idea to wait and see.” — PL
Bay pumps out so much shit at work that he doesn’t need toilets at home.
I am issuing a Michael Bay challenge. In his next movie:
* He isn’t allowed to have the audio go beyond a certain decibel.
* All action scenes have to be logically relevant to the plot.
* Actresses are hired according to their talent, not just their looks
* He not only is aware of the spirit of established properties, he RESPECTS it
Oh sure, and why don’t you tell the sky not to be blue or the waves not to crash on the shore. You can’t tame this wild bull, baby!
hey boPa, how come you and Vinnie come out of this with different perspectives of what he said?
VINCE CAN’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO!
*drives away on Vespa, sans helmet*