More and More Guests for Power Morphicon 2010
Power Morphicon has announced the more guests! At this rate, a better question would be to ask who is NOT going!
BLAKE FOSTER
As Justin Stewart, Blake portrayed PR’s first and only Tweenager with Attitude. An experienced martial artist then, and an even greater one now, Blake is the only Ranger actor to appear with both Chuck Norris and Hilary Duff.
RON WASSERMAN
Also known to Power Rangers fandom as Aaron Waters or The Mighty RAW, Ron Wasserman wrote, performed and scored some of the most memorable music from MMPR’s first three seasons, including 5-4-1, We Need a Hero, Go Green Ranger, and the legendary Bulk and Skull theme song. He also performed the PRiS and PRSPD themes.
VALERIE VERNON
As PRLG’s Kendrix Morgan, Valerie was not only the first female tech-geek Ranger, but was the first Power Ranger to fall in the line of duty. From her own struggle to overcome leukemia, Valerie continues to display a depth of courage that would do any Ranger proud.
Chris Violette and Daniel Ewing Cancel Anime Expo Appearances
Looks like Chris Violette (Sky from Power Rangers SPD) and Daniel Ewing (Dillon from Power Rangers RPM) are out of commission for Anime Expo. Chris had to cancel due to a family emergency and Daniel’s passport will not be delivered in time for the event.
Due to Chris and Daniel’s absence, Selwyn Ward (TJ from Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers in Space) and Roger Velasco (Carlos from Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers in Space) will be filling in for them on Thursday. This does NOT affect their scheduled appearance through-out the weekend. They will still sign on Friday, all day, and Saturday after the panel.
There is also the possibility that Monica May may not at Anime Expo as well. This is unconfirmed.
(Courtesy: Buzz’s Room via Rangerboard)
Ranger Celebrities: Tips for Con-goers
With a slew of Power Ranger actors appearing at Anime Expo this week as well as next year’s Power Morphicon 2, it is a great time for fans to meet their favorite rangers, attend panels, get autographs, take pictures and dress up in elaborate costumes.
This is a fun time for all involved. Having been to Power Ranger appearances at Youmacon in 2005 and 2008 as well as Anime Central 2008, as well as countless other conventions to meet other actors, I can tell you I’ve seen my fair share.
To be honest, I’ve seen some awkward reactions when fans are in the presence of their favorite Power Ranger cast members. Although they may not realize it, these reactions may not only be embarrassing for the fan, but also for the actors and the fandom in general. The following are some tips for when you get to meet your favorite star at a local convention.
Even More Guests for Power Morphicon 2010
Power Morphicon is at it again with updating guests. Really hope that people don’t cancel one by one though. At this rate, everyone from the show in the past 17 seasons is going to show up!
NEIL KAPLAN
Known to PR fans as the voice behind Diabolico and Gluto, Neil Kaplan has had an illustrious career in voice acting, including numerous roles on Digimon and being only the second person to voice Transformers’ Optimus Prime!
BRUCE KALISH
The executive producer from PRSPD to PRJF, Bruce Kalish is a second-generation television writer who has been working continuously since the 1970’s. More recently, Bruce created the hit Disney series Aaron Stone.
KARAN ASHLEY
Best remembered as Aisha Campbell, the fashionable second Yellow MMPR Ranger (and Earth’s first Yellow Ranger, Miss Alicia), Karan has had a variety of entertainment roles, from leader singer of the group “Krush” in the early 1990s, to producer/editor/co-writer/actress of the movie Devon’s Ghost alongside fellow PR alums Johnny Yong Bosch and Koichi Sakamoto.
RPM Synopsis - Episode 21
More Guests for Power Morphicon 2010
Power Morphicon has updated with even more guests to the list:
ROBERT AXELROD
A vocal auter supreme for decades, Robert is the one and only voice of Lord Zedd, the emperor of all he sees. In addition to his role as Finster in MMPR, Robert has also starred in countless classic Saban Entertainment programs and even lent his voice talents to PR’s spiritual ancestor Robotech!
JASON NARVY
Perpetually beloved as the multitalented Eugene Skullovitch, Jason Narvy is a riveting performer and teacher who can compel an audience with equal parts vaudevillian shtick and Shakespearean oratory.
WALTER JONES
Best known as Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger, Walter Emanuel Jones has also charted a memorable television career with such roles as Harlan on Space Cases. These days Walter tears up the dance floor as a salsa instructor.
ED NEIL
The skinless physical half of Lord Zedd, Ed Neil began his career on Power Rangers as part of the show’s original stunt team. He continued for almost ten seasons in a number of roles from the morphed Red MMPR Ranger, to Deviot’s suit actor, and out of costume as the recurring Lost Galaxy trooper Jasper.
DAVID YOST
(tentative)As brainy Billy Cranston, David Yost was one of the original “teenagers with attitude” who propelled MMPR to monumental success around the world. David also spent one of the longest unbroken tenures on Power Rangers for main cast members.
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie” on Hulu
Did I mention that Hulu is awesome? Seriously, it is. You can check out Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie on Hulu right now! There may be a limited amount of time that it’ll be shown, so live in the nostalgia now! (Funny, I just watched Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark for the first time, and my friend who has watched it 93494 times never knew that Paul Freeman was Ivan Ooze in MMPR:TM. Start educating your Power-Rangers-Gentile friends!)
(Courtesy: R5Central via Twitter)
Blast from the Power Past - Masked Rider with Mighty Morphin
Really cool behind-the-scenes pictures have popped up from the shoot of the Masked Rider/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers crossover.
Power Morphicon 2 in Summer 2010
The official Power Morphicon site is back up and with great news! The first (and only) Power Rangers convention is coming back in the Summer of 2010 in Los Angeles, and already has a pretty good guest list so far:
CHERYL SABAN
An acclaimed author, philanthropist and children’s advocate, Cheryl Saban was one of the earliest writers for Power Rangers, penning such classic episodes as Food Fight and Grumble Bee.
DOUGLAS SLOAN
Beginning his work for PR as Jason Frank’s acting coach, Doug Sloan charted a number of roles over the series including Kimberly’s Uncle Steve and Prince Gasket, as well as writing and directing several classic episodes before returning to helm PR’s first two seasons under Disney stewardship.
SCOTT PAGE-PAGTER
The man behind the mic for PR’s first ten seasons, Scott Page-Pagter was PR’s ADR director and coordinator as well as the voice of such memorable monsters as the Peckster, Pirantishead, and the indominable Porto.
RAJIA BAROUDI
Rajia is best known for her roles as Delphine, the White Aquitian Ranger in MMAR and PRZ as well as Jara on Big Bad Beetleborgs.
PAUL SCHRIER
Known most as the rotund half of Bulk and Skull, Paul played the role of Farkas Bulkmeier for 7 solid seasons, from MMPR, through PRZ, PRT, PRiS, PRLG, and not to mention both movies. He’s also the show’s first and only actor to also direct whole episodes of the series.
STEVE CARDENAS
Ow, his back! Steve has the distinction of being, as Rocky DeSantos, the second MMPR Red Ranger, the only PRZ Blue Ranger, and as the role of Rocko, the first Red Ranger of Earth. An accomplished martial artist, Steve especially loves pachinko, which is, as he refers to it, “Too fun!”
JASON DAVID FRANK
Over the course of two feature films and more than two hundred episodes, Jason Frank has played the longest tenured Ranger in series history, Dr. Tommy Oliver. For those unfamiliar with the character, welcome to Power Rangers!
And if you’re wondering who made the fabulous PMC logo, then that’ll be me! ^_^
(Courtesy: IvyDraken via Rangerboard)
Anime Expo’s Final Ranger Lineup!
If you’ve been living under a rock (not that there’s anything wrong with that!), Anime Expo is having ranger guests this year, and the list is huge! And final! Hopefully, no one else cancels! Here’s the full list:
1. Karan Ashley - Aisha, the Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger.
2. Robert Axelrod - The voice of Lord Zedd and Finster on the “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”.
3. Nakia Burrise - Tanya, the Yellow Power Ranger - Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo
4. Steve Cardenas - Rocky, the Mighty Morphin Red Power Ranger
5. Dan Ewing - Black Power Ranger - Power Rangers RPM
6. Blake Foster - Blue Power Ranger - Power Rangers Turbo
7. Barbara Goodson - Empress Rita Repulsa - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
8. Walter E. Jones - Zack, the Mighty Morphin Black Power Ranger
9. Patricia Ja Lee - Pink Power Ranger - Power Rangers Turbo and Power Rangers in Space
10. Monica May - Yellow Power Ranger - Power Rangers SPD
11. Amy Rolle - Trakeena - Power Rangers Lost Galaxy
12. Reggie Rolle - Green Power Ranger - Power Rangers Lost Galaxy
13. Dan Southworth - Quantum Power Ranger - Power Rangers Time Force
14. Catherine Sutherland - Kat, the Mighty Morphin Pink Power Ranger
15. Roger Velasco - Green Power Ranger, Black Power Ranger - Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers in Space
16. Cerina Vincent - Yellow Power Ranger - Power Rangers Lost Galaxy
17. Chris Violette - Blue and Red Power Ranger - Power Rangers SPD
18. Selwyn Ward - Red Power Ranger, Blue Power Ranger - Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers in Space