New writers for new 'Ninja Turtles' movie

Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action reboot of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and it looks like the project has attracted new writers: Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec, the guys who recently tackled "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol."

Deadline says the two are now set to write "TMNT." Appelbaum and Nemec's credits include shows such as "Alias," "Life on Mars" and "Happy Town," and they also recently rewrote "Now You See Me," which Louis Leterrier will helm.

Appelbaum and Nemec are not the first writers brought on board to write the "Turtles" flick. John Fusco was first supposed to handle the job, but he was later replaced with Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Guess they're out as well.

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' gets new writers

Last year, news broke that John Fusco would be writing the live-action reboot of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," but Paramount Pictures is now heading into a different direction. It's time for new writers.

Deadline reports Art Marcum and Matt Holloway have been hired to write "Turtles." Paramount is eager to get this thing into production for a release in 2012, so they have to write a draft for October.

Wait, who are these guys? Holloway and Marcum co-wrote "Iron Man" (yay!) and "Punisher: War Zone" (damn). They also penned the upcoming "Highlander" reboot. Film will likely focus on the turtles' origin.

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John Fusco to write 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'

As you may know already, a live-action reboot of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is in early developmental stages, and now the project has found its writer: John Fusco.

The film is apparently expected to be ready for release in 2011, and the story will likely focus on the origins of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael.

According to Variety, Fusco is quite knowledgeable when it comes to martial arts. He also wrote last year's "The Forbidden Kingdom," which I personally hated. Some of his other credits also include "Hidalgo" and the upcoming "The Seven Samurai."

The turtles have already made several big-screen appearances. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" debuted in 1990, and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze" followed in '91. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III" opened in 1993.

Who out there thinks it's a smart idea to bring back the crime-fighting hero turtles? Sound off below.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to return to big screen

Okay, so 2007's animated "TMNT" really sucked, but somebody you there is convinced it's a good idea to bring the crime-fighting hero turtles back to the big screen. And this time, they'll return in a live-action feature!

According to Variety, the Mirage Group is gearing up to develop a new installment in the series. The film is apparently expected to be ready for release in 2011, and the story will likely focus on the origins of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael.

The turtles have already made several big-screen appearances. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" debuted in 1990, and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze" followed in '91. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III" opened in 1993.

As a kid, I always loved watching the live-action TMNT flicks, and although I know this reboot is going to look incredibly different, I admit I could probably get excited over it if it's done right and looks intriguing enough. I guess I'll find out soon. How about you? Psyched the green boys will return?

Peter Laird reponds to 'TMNT' rumors

Now that several rumors about a new live-action "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie have been circling the Web for a couple of weeks, it's time to check in with the Turtles' co-creator and owner of the property Peter Laird and see what he has to say about it.

In a recent interview with MTV, Laird said most of the rumors that started with a post by co-creator Kevin Eastman were inaccurate: "As it stands now, there is no intention of doing another live-action film like the first three, with actors and stuntmen in actual Turtle suits, contrary to what was said by Kevin."

Rush over to MTV's Splash Page to read what else Laird had to say.