Munroe to write, direct TMNT

LOS ANGELES, April 1 (UPI) -- Animation veteran Kevin Munroe has been selected to give the next "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" feature its cowabunga, Zap2it.com reports.

Munroe, who will write and direct the feature, has worked on a number of animated projects including "Hey Arnold" and "Donner." Imagi Services plans to release the new adventures of Leonardo, Rafael, Michelangelo and Donatello in spring 2007.

The turtles have enjoyed a renaissance in recent years from a new syndicated series.