New ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Movie Makes Our Heroes Aliens?

Last month we learned that Battle Los Angeles director Jonathan Liebesman would be behind Platinum Dunes new take on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the comic book that became a TV cartoon and live-action film phenomenon back in the 90’s. A resurgence of the heroes in a half-shell on the big screen came in the form of a less gritty computer animated film a few years ago, but it just wasn’t up to snuff. Now with a new film coming, everyone is wondering just what’s going to happen with our heroes this time. Well, apparently producer Michael Bay says that these teenage crimefighters won’t exactly be mutants this time. In speaking at the 2012 Nickelodeon Upfront in New York (via ScreenRant), Bay said: “These turtles are from an alien race, and they’re going to be tough, edgy, funny, and completely lovable. Kids will believe one day that these turtles do exist when we’re done …