Exclusive: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stages A Goonies ReunionThe 1985 movie "The Goonies" tells the tale of a group of children who embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map.
Sean Astin, Corey Feldman
The Goonies never say die, and here's proof. More than 27 years after the fan favorite film was released, two of its stars are back together, this time on TV.
Corey Feldman recently joined Sean Astin in the sound booth at the Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif., where the two recorded voiceovers for a Season 2 episode of Nickelodeon's hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Astin plays Raphael, one of the pizza-loving ninjutsu-trained reptiles on the animated revival. Feldman's character remains shrouded in secrecy, although it's safe to say that he rocks Raphael's world. According to Feldman, his Ninja Turtles collaboration with Astin marks one of the few times any of The Goonies kids have shared screen time since the 1985 movie. "The coolest part is it's two Goonies working together again after all these years," Feldman says. "Which is crazy, because we're all such good friends."
Feldman (who played the delinquent Mouth in The Goonies) and Astin (the movie's young protagonist, Mikey) keep in close contact — which made things a little awkward when both tried out for the Raphael role. "If it was anyone else I would have taken it harder, but I love Sean," says Feldman, who was smoking at the time of his audition, sporting a voice that was ultimately deemed too raspy for the job.
Nonetheless, executive producer Ciro Nieli promised to find another role for Feldman, who had voiced Donatello in two of the Ninja Turtles movies. "His role is a perfect complement to his relationship with Sean," says Nieli. "It couldn't be any better."
Feldman is expected to return for multiple episodes. At the first voice-over session with Feldman and Astin, the actors are relaxed and playful with each other. Feldman takes iPhone pics of Astin, sitting in the booth next to him, while Astin admits he has to look away while Feldman voices his role. "I didn't think I'd get to see anybody, it would be a quick visit, do a few lines and that's it," says Feldman.
But, Astin notes, "Nickelodeon is very aware of the promotability of name actors in their shows. They get it. They care about this franchise a lot." Nickelodeon ordered 26 episodes of Season One, which premiered in September, and has already picked up a second season.
Besides Astin, the show also features the voices of Jason Biggs (American Pie), Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) and Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen). Small world time: Feldman worked with Cipes on the Toon Disney series Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go, which was created by Nieli.
Both Feldman and Astin say they're still asked about a Goonies sequel more than almost anything else on their robust resumes. Ideas that have been kicked around in the past include a second movie featuring the old cast, an animated reboot, and even a Goonies Broadway musical. But nothing will happen until producers Steven Spielberg and Richard Donner give their blessing.
"It will happen," Astin says. "I'm 1000 percent certain there will be a sequel. I will bet my children on it."
Feldman's not quite as certain. "Oh my God," he says. "I am betting no child on this matter."
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Undoubtedly one of the most famous child actors of the 80s and 90s, Corey Feldman has enjoyed a career spanning over 35 years, having starred in more than 80 films, 100 commercials, and 50 television shows. Feldman is known for starring in cult classics such as Goonies, Stand by Me, The Lost Boys, Friday the 13th, Gremlins and License to Drive, to name just a few.
The actor will be in Niagara Falls June 8 and 9 when the third annual Niagara Falls Comic Con rolls into the Scotiabank Convention Centre.
Feldman was one half of the popular “Two Coreys” along with Corey Haim. The pair appeared in seven films together, including the aforementioned The Lost Boys and License to Drive. The pair also worked together on a reality series for A&E. Haim died in 2010.
“Feldman has starred in some of the most successful films that span an entire generation of moviegoers,” said Chris Dabrowski, Show Manager for NFCC. “To have him confirm for Niagara Falls Comic Con is huge. He’s an icon.”
Feldman is still going strong with a new solo album, featuring his first ever-music video, the launch of his internet series, a new film coming to theaters called “The M Word”, his autobiography “Coreography”, to be released this November and his new play “White Lies”, which will open in the UK.
Recently, Feldman returned to his former beloved franchises by narrating the Friday the 13th doc “Memories of Crystal Lake”, and by joining the cast of the new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” cartoon series on Nickelodeon with former Goonies co-star Sean Astin.
“Corey is still a busy working actor in Hollywood, so we’re grateful that he is taking the time our of his schedule to appear at Niagara Falls Comic Con to meet and greet with fans. He doesn’t do many of these types of conventions, so it’s definitely a rare opportunity for fans to meet him,” Dabrowski added.
Feldman joins celebrities confirmed for the Con, including: Adam West (Batman), Lou Ferrigno (the Incredible Hulk), David Prowse (Star Wars), Jeremy Bulloch (Star Wars), Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager), Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th), Sam J. Jones (Flash Gordon), Pat Mastroianni (Degrassi High), Lee Meriwether (Catwoman), Mick Foley (WWE Hall of Famer), the “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase (WWE Hall of Famer), Tom Savini, Larry Thomas, (Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi), Jason David Frank (Green Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Madison Lintz (The Walking Dead).
Single-day advance tickets for Niagara Falls Comic Con are $20. A weekend pass is $30. Children 10 and under are free. For more information and for ticket locations, visit www.NFComicCon.com. The Niagara Falls Comic Con is presented by Niagara College.