Michael Bay's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: First trailer released

Since it was initially announced and brough about mixed reactions from fans and viewers alike, Michael Bay's version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was largely a mystery save for the bits and leaks of information and screenshots that made it into the web. Aside from starring Megan Fox and William Fichtner in the roles of April O'Neal and The Shredder respectively and the new looks of the heroes in a half shell, nothing else was showcased... Until now.

Via Comic Book.com, Paramount Pictures has released the very first trailer to the Michael Bay produced "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Fans of the 80's animated series and the Archie Comics run,t be prepared for something very different.

TMNT Movie Trailer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arrives in theaters on August 8, 2014.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: William Fitchner is your new Shredder

Looks like the guy playing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' nemesis The Shredder has been revealed for the 2014 reboot, and it's a well-known actor who's played notable roles in previous films like Armageddon and Heat (and a short cameo appearance in The Dark Knight).

Here he is. William Fitchner is your new Shredder.

The news broke out via an interview with The Huffington Post in Canada. Some speculation was added as well and there were theories he could be playing another role in the upcoming film, but it's been confirmed he'll be the bad guy and main antagonist against the heroes in a half shell. For more information, visit the source post at Screen Rant.

TMNT, directed by Jonathan Liebesmen, is expected to arrive in theaters next year on June 6, 2014.