Inside the World of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Inside the World of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Have you ever wanted to explore the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles firsthand? Well Young Hollywood got to do just that when we plunged into the "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" VR experience at Comic-Con and hung out with Michelangelo and Donatello themselves! (Voiced by their Nickelodeon actors Josh Brener and Brandon Mychal Smith.) See what they had to say on topics including the meaning of the phrase "cowabunga", their favorite pizza toppings, and what it takes to be a TMNT!
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Don't tell them our secret. I mean, hey, what's up? What's going on, guys? Hanging with me right now, I have some of the Ninja Turtles. What's going on, guys?
Hello. Second guest: Hello. Third guest: Hey guys. Fourth guest: Hey hey.
How are we, Nicole?
Good. How are you?
Wow, this is so cool.
Uh, you know, we like what we've done with the place. Second guest: Yeah. Third guest: Yeah, added a few things. The pool. Fourth guest: Oh yeah, did you check it if you wanna go for a swim, you know, since it's kinda don't. Third guest: but don't, though. It's cold. Fourth guest: It's cold. It's very cold.
It looked very refreshing. You guys, you sold it well, you know. For liability reasons, we really can't have you anywhere near that thing. Can't have you.
Gotcha, gotcha.
Well, I like that, um, you can see the Young Hollywood logo. You're making me feel at home. Young Hollywood meets Teenage Turtlewood.
Yes. Second guest: Yes. Third guest: Oh. Fourth guest: That was a great, that was a great rap, though.
Is that a rap? Second guest: No, no. Nothing to see here. Third guest: No, no. Just focus on us.
All right, all right. Got it. Just a head of a rat. So how are you guys doing? How's your Comic-Con?
Oh man. We are having the best time. People seem to be very excited about uh, all things Turtles, including the upcoming Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, coming to you soon on Nickelodeon. Second guest: Yeah, exactly.
Okay, question for you guys. Cowabunga, the original series, that phrase.
True.
Are we gonna hear that? Sorry, we haven't heard the question yet. Are we gonna hear that again, right?
Yes.
Next episodes, and fans can expect that?
Cowabunga is in every episode. Cowabunga. Yes. Um, it's the go-to phrase for Mikey, and it's something that will never leave the series. Sometimes I just fall asleep saying Cowabunga. You know what I mean? Just Yeah. Cowabunga.
So do you guys know what it means? Can you define it for me?
Uh, I believe it's a vegan slogan. Uh, protecting the rights of cows, and uh, encouraging them to chew their cud. Second guest: Yes, it, it actually is a slogan that promotes happiness. Third guest: All right, that must be it.
Uh, speaking of happiness, did you get a chance to take take a look at yourself?
No, is there a mirror? Second guest: Oh. Third guest: Uh, we're better than a mirror. Look down and step forward. There you are.
Oh my gosh. I didn't realize my head was so large.
You know what? I don't think it's large. I think it's beautiful.
Oh, thanks so much. That's so kind. And who needs a mirror when you got a puddle? That's true. You know?
Hey, Nicole, what's your favorite pizza topping?
Oh, that was my next question. I was gonna say, are we gonna have a pizza party? I love pizza. Pickles. Get it? Pickles.
Oh yeah. Thank you very much. That was, that was pretty good. That was, I gotta say, Donnie, one of your best this year. Second guest: Oh, thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Third guest: What about you guys, though? What's your favorite pizza topping? Fourth guest: Pepperoni, no question. That's my go-to. Pepperoni with extra pepperoni, with a side of pepperoni, and a splash of pepperoni.
Wow. Donnie, don't give me that look. It's just, uh, boy. Second guest: Uh, vegetables. Donnie's a veg man, likes to feed the brain. Brains are good for the veggies. Third guest: That's true. That's true. Fourth guest: Strike that, reverse it.
Thank you.
All right guys, if I wanna be a Ninja Turtle, what kind of qualities do I have to have?
Great question. Second guest: Great question. Third guest: Making a mess of things. Fourth guest: No question, mess.
Being unrefined. Second guest: Did I mention pizza? Third guest: And pizza. Fourth guest: Those are good qualities.
Lactose tolerance. Second guest: Uh. Third guest: Oh wait, we got a special surprise, don't we? Fourth guest: Oh, if you're interested, we'd love to show you a little something.
Yes, would love to. Second guest: Yeah, you're looking the right direction there? Up, up. Our new billboard. Enjoy. Third guest: Yes, would love to. Fourth guest: This is our
Oh. Second guest: Let's go out and bust some bad guys. Third guest: We're gonna be heroes. Fourth guest: Smash and bash.
Let's do it.
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PEOPLE MENTIONED
- Michelangelo
Voiced by Josh Brener, one of the interviewed Turtles
- Donatello
Voiced by Brandon Mychal Smith, one of the interviewed Turtles
- Josh Brener
Voice actor for Michelangelo in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Brandon Mychal Smith
Voice actor for Donatello in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Nicole
The Young Hollywood interviewer in the video
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