MELVILLE, NY (AUGUST 5, 2014) – Rubie’s Costume Company Inc., under license with Nickelodeon, announces the launch of officially licensed costumes, masks and accessories based on the highly anticipated film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Nickelodeon Movies and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Available in child and adult sizes, the  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Costume Collection includes: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello. The new product line reflects a modern day interpretation of the popular franchise that has captivated audiences for decades.
From acclaimed producer Michael Bay, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an action-adventure comedy based on the franchise of the same name. A reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film series, the film is directed by Jonathan Liebesman and stars Megan Fox, Johnny Knoxville, Pete Ploszek, Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Alan Ritchson, Danny Woodburn, Tony Shalhoub, William Fichtner, Will Arnett, Minae Noji, Whoopi Goldberg and Abby Elliott.
“Rubie’s is thrilled to be expanding the TMNT collection for the next generation of fans,” said Howard Beige, Rubie’s Executive Vice President. “Throughout the years, the entire Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has garnered worldwide success so without question, it will be ALL about ‘Turtle Power’ this coming Halloween season!”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hits theatres in 2D and RealD 3D on August 8th and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Costume Collection by Rubie’s is available now for Halloween 2014.
ABOUT NICKELODEON
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
ABOUT RUBIE’S COSTUME COMPANY
Rubie’s, the world’s largest manufacturer of Halloween costumes and accessories specializes in the creation, design, manufacturing, and distribution of costumes, make-up, wigs, masks, hats, prosthetics, and accessory items. Rubie’s products are distributed wherever Halloween and masquerade costumes are retailed, including national retail chains, toy stores, costume shops, variety stores, party stores, and other specialty retailers located throughout the United States, as well as in Canada,
Europe, Latin and South America, Australia, and Asia. For more information please call 516-326-1500 or visit www.rubies.com.
(c) 2014 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
RUBIE’S COSTUME COMPANY
Sherri J. Klaus (858)775-4303
sherrik@rubies.com