In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the multi-generational pop culture phenomenon, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Saban Brands, is proud to announce a stunning Power Rangers collection, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Complete Series (25th Anniversary Edition Steelbook). Spanning the first 3 seasons of the Power Rangers television series and spotlighting Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie for the first time on Blu-ray, this home entertainment collection features over 60 hours of action-packed entertainment across 19 DVDs and 1 Blu-ray, including hours of bonus content with brand-new interviews specific to the movie.

A must-have for the most dedicated Power Ranger fans, return to where the series began and re-live these thrill-packed adventures on August 7, 2018, when Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Saban Brands, unleashes the 20-disc stunning steelbook edition of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Complete Series.

Fans who buy from shoutfactory.com will also receive an exclusive, limited-edition 18”x24” lithograph, featuring art by Paul Shipper.

In 1993 two unsuspecting astronauts unleashed the greatest evil Earth had ever known — the heinous witch Rita Repulsa. In the 25 years since, with each new villain more sinister than the last, the citizens of Earth have relied on the Power Rangers to protect them. As a superhero team comprising “teenagers with attitude,” the Power Rangers must use their individual strengths combined with the virtue of teamwork to vanquish their foes, keeping Earth safe for another day.

Following its debut in 1993, Saban’s iconic live-action pop culture franchise, Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children’s television program in North America. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork, responsibility and helping others by following the adventures of a group of ordinary young people who “morphed” into superheroes, this long-running series has been seen in more than 60 countries, translated into numerous languages, and remains a mainstay in children’s programming blocks. For 25 years, the highly entertaining saga and fan favorite characters from Power Rangers have captivated children and adults alike and are beloved by legions of fans worldwide.

MMPR: The Movie Synopsis

Power up with six incredible teens who out-maneuver and defeat evil everywhere as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! But this time, the Power Rangers may have met their match when they face off with the most sinister monster the galaxy has even seen –Ivan Ooze. Unleashed upon the good citizens of Angel Grove after six thousand years of imprisonment, Ivan Ooze strips the Power Rangers and their leader, Zordon, of their powers. Now the Power Rangers must journey to a distant planet to learn the secrets of the ancient Ninjetti. Only then will they become empowered with a force strong enough to restore their Morphin ability and defeat the evil Ivan Ooze. Join the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and their new Ninja Megazord as they fight to save Angel Grove, and the world, from the forces of evil!

MMPR: The Movie Bonus Features (Blu-ray)

MMPR TV Series Bonus Features (DVDs)

Bonus Disc 1

Bonus Disc 2

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials. In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast entertainment distribution network which delivers culturally relevant programming, movie and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America and across multiple platforms. Shout! Factory owns and operates Shout! Studios, Scream Factory, Shout! Factory Kids, Shout! Factory Films, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Timeless Media Group and Shout! Factory TV. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com

LOS ANGELES & PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 1, 2018– Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, and Saban Properties LLC today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement for Hasbro to purchase Saban’s Power Rangers and several other entertainment brands, including My Pet Monster, Popples, Julius Jr., Luna Petunia, Treehouse Detectives and others, in a combination of cash and stock valued at $522 million.

“Power Rangers is an iconic brand built on a heritage of great storytelling and merchandising with tremendous upside potential when fully executed across Hasbro’s Brand Blueprint,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Shortly after entering into our licensing arrangement, it became clear that now was the time to begin investing in unlocking Power Rangers’ full potential. We see significant opportunity for Power Rangers across our entire Brand Blueprint, including toys and games, consumer products, digital gaming and entertainment, as well as geographically throughout our global retail footprint. We couldn’t be more pleased that Haim Saban will continue in a consulting role to further guide our development of this valuable property for the next generation of Power Rangers fans.”

“25 years after launching Power Rangers, I believe the future for this brand has never been greater,” said Haim Saban, founder of Saban Brands and creator of Power Rangers. “Hasbro’s leadership in innovation, storytelling and brand stewardship make it the perfect company to further develop the global reach and appeal of the Power Rangers property. I look forward to working with Brian and the team in the years to come.”

Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. Today, Power Rangers is one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes produced to date. The TV series, currently in its 25th season with Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel, and feature films, including 2017’s movie with Lionsgate, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. Saban’s Power Rangers currently airs in 150 markets around the world and is translated into numerous languages.

The first set of products from Hasbro will be available in spring 2019.

Transaction Details
Hasbro has previously paid Saban Brands$22.25 million pursuant to the Power Rangers master toy license agreement, announced by the parties in February of 2018, that was scheduled to begin in 2019. Those amounts are being credited against the purchase price. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Hasbro will pay an additional $229.75 million in cash and will issue $270 million worth of Hasbro common stock for the Power Rangers brand and several other entertainment brands. The agreement includes all related intellectual property, category rights and content libraries owned by Saban Properties and its affiliates. The transaction is subject to a number of customary closing conditions, including obtaining required regulatory approvals, and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2018.

The transaction, including intangible amortization expense, is not expected to have a material impact on Hasbro’s 2018 results of operations.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as financial advisor to Hasbro.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 1 on the 2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past seven years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

© 2018 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Saban’s Power Rangers

Saban’s Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, “Power Rangers” quickly became the most-watched television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series, currently in its 25thseason, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets, translated into numerous languages and a favorite on many key international children’s programming blocks around the world. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands acquires, develops and manages a world-class portfolio of entertainment properties. Saban Brands applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, digital, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail in markets worldwide. Saban Brands’ growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Treehouse Detectives, Julius Jr., Popples, Glitter Force, and Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia, amongst many others. Saban Brands is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of offices. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

Los Angeles, CA – February 17, 2018 – Saban Brands today announced Power Rangers’ 26thseason, set to air on Nickelodeon in early 2019, will be “Power Rangers Beast Morphers.” Additionally, the Beast Morphers logo was revealed to fans for the first time.

“At Saban Brands, we strive to deliver family entertainment that is engaging and forward-thinking while

maintaining the core values, such as inclusivity and teamwork, that are important to parents,” said Janet Hsu, Chief Executive Officer of Saban Brands. “With ‘Beast Morphers’ we introduce fan-favorite animal themes with a new, intriguing special ops storyline that keeps the Power Rangers series fresh for viewers of all ages, especially the new generation of viewers.”

Set in the future, a secret agency combines anewly discovered substance called “Morph-X” with animal DNA to create the Power Rangers Beast Morphers team. The Rangers must fight off an evil sentient computer virus bent on taking over the source of all Ranger power, the Morphin Grid itself. Featuring never-before-seen leather suits and an all-new beast-themed arsenal (including dynamic new Zords), fans should get ready for a season full of secret ops and morphinominal fun.

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 25 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its milestone anniversary year with the 25th season, “Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel” currently airing on Saturdays at 12 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

Saban Brands recently announced it will continue its longtime partnership with Nickelodeon to serve as the official broadcaster for Saban’sPower Rangers television series in the U.S. through 2021.

“Power Rangers Beast Morphers” will mark the first Power Rangers toy collection from the franchise’s newly announced global master toy partner, Hasbro Inc, starting in spring 2019.

For more information on Power Rangers, please visit http://www.powerrangers.comand follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,RangerNation.com and YouTube. To watch full episodes, go to Nick.com and the Nick app.

About Saban’s Power Rangers

Saban’s Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, “Power Rangers” quickly became the mostwatched television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series, currently in its 25thseason, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets, translated into numerous languages and a favorite on many key international children’s programming blocks around the world. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands acquires, develops and manages a world-class portfolio of entertainment properties. Saban Brands applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, digital, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail in markets worldwide. Saban Brands’ growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, Paul Frank, Popples, Glitter Force, Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia and La Banda, amongst many others. Saban Brands is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of offices. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

In the joint press release from Saban Brands and Hasbro, the following was mentioned:

“In recognition of this investment and during a period of time after Hasbro becomes the master toy licensee, the arrangement provides Saban Brands and Hasbro with the opportunity to initiate Hasbro’s purchase of the Power Rangers property.”

Does this mean that Saban Brands would be ready to sell off Power Rangers entirely or certain parts of the brand? This story is still developing.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. AND LOS ANGELES – FEB. 16, 2018 – Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, and Saban Brands announced that Hasbro has been named the global master toy licensee for Saban’s Power Rangers. Under the terms of the agreement and in collaboration with Saban Brands, Hasbro will design, produce and bring to market a wide variety of toys, games and role-play items inspired by the franchise and its entertainment properties. Hasbro will hold the worldwide rights, excluding Japan and certain other Asian markets, effective as of April 1, 2019.

“We are honored to create a world of play experiences for such an iconic action brand,” said Brian Goldner, Chairman and CEO of Hasbro. “Saban’s Power Rangers are universally recognized and their hallmark attributes of teamwork and inclusivity perfectly align with our core values at Hasbro.”

“Hasbro leads the way in brand storytelling and creating engaging experiences across its exceptional portfolio of blockbuster and partner brands,” said Haim Saban, founder of Saban Brands and creator of Power Rangers. “Quality, innovation and a focus on designing dynamic products for fans of all ages makes Hasbro a great partner for Power Rangers.”

Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. Today, Power Rangers is one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes produced to date. The TV series, currently in its 25th season with Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel, and feature films, including 2017’s movie with Lionsgate, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. Saban’s Power Rangers currently airs in 150 markets around the world and is translated into numerous languages.

The first set of products from Hasbro will be available in spring 2019. Both Hasbro and Saban Brands are dedicated to continue growing this iconic brand. In recognition of this investment and during a period of time after Hasbro becomes the master toy licensee, the arrangement provides Saban Brands and Hasbro with the opportunity to initiate Hasbro’s purchase of the Power Rangers property.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through Hasbro Studios and its film labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 1 on the 2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past six years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

© 2018 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Saban’s Power Rangers

Saban’s Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, “Power Rangers” quickly became the most-watched television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids’ live-action series in television history. The series, currently in its 25^th season, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets, translated into numerous languages and a favorite on many key international children’s programming blocks around the world. For more information, visitwww.powerrangers.com.

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands acquires, develops and manages a world-class portfolio of entertainment properties. Saban Brands applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, digital, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail in markets worldwide. Saban Brands’ growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, Paul Frank, Popples, Glitter Force, Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia and La Banda, amongst many others. Saban Brands is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of offices. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hasbro will be the master toy maker for Saban Brands’ Power Rangers.

“The toy manufacturer will control the master toy license for Power Rangers worldwide, with the exception of Japan and a small number of other Asian markets, where it will remain with longtime partner Bandai.”

Los Angeles, CA – February 12, 2018 – Saban Brands and Nickelodeon today announced the continuation of their longtime partnership, with Nickelodeon to serve as the official broadcaster for Saban’s Power Rangers television series in the U.S. through 2021.

“Saban’s Power Rangers has been on the air for 25 continuous seasons and we are thrilled to extend our long-standing and collaborative partnership with Nickelodeon through 2021 to continue to deliver action-packed adventures to a new generation of kids,” said Janet Hsu, Chief Executive Officer of Saban Brands. “We are excited for the year ahead and what’s to come for the Power Rangers franchise.”

Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products, Nickelodeon Group added: “Saban Brands has been a leader in kids’ entertainment since its inception and we look forward to continuing our strong relationship by bringing fans more Power Rangers on Nickelodeon in the coming years.”

In 2018, the Power Rangers celebrate 25 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its milestone anniversary year with the 25th season, “Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel” currently airing on Saturdays at 12 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

The Saban’s Power Rangers television series and subsequent movies, including the 2017 feature film with Lionsgate, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. The TV show airs in 150 markets around the world and is translated into numerous languages. As a top-ranked action brand for decades with more than 150 licensees globally, Saban Brands is commemorating Power Rangers’ landmark 25th year with year-long consumer events, promotions and partnerships.

For more information on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, RangerNation.com and YouTube. To watch full episodes go to Nick.com and the Nick app.

About Saban’s Power Rangers

Saban’s Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, “Power Rangers” quickly became the most-watched television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series, currently in its 25thseason, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets, translated into numerous languages and a favorite on many key international children’s programming blocks around the world. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands acquires, develops and manages a world-class portfolio of entertainment properties. Saban Brands applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, digital, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail in markets worldwide. Saban Brands’ growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, Paul Frank, Popples, Glitter Force, Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia and La Banda, amongst many others. Saban Brands is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of offices. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th 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, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

According to Morphin Legacy, they received the following email about the “Power Rangers Live” stage tour:

Due to production delays, the Power Rangers Live! tour is postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience, tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show once announced. Refunds are available at point of purchase.

Indeed, the Power Rangers Live website has updated confirming the tour has been pushed back to 2019. You can still sign up on the event site for future updates.

Gareth Yuen (Dax from Power Rangers Operation Overdrive) co-stars in the BBC comedy Ronny Chieng: International Student.

It stars comedian Ronny Chieng, in a self-titled role where he moves from Malaysia to Australia to enroll in law school.  Yuen plays Ronny’s friend and fellow student Denedict.

(Courtesy: BlueSenshi from Rangerboard)

He plays Captain Adrian Scott of the Detroit Police Department, an old friend of Matt’s. The episode is #1304, “Blue Angel”.

(Courtesy: Funkatron from Rangerboard)

SABAN’S POWER RANGERS MORPH INTO ACTION LIVE ON STAGE

In Celebration of Power Rangers’ 25th Anniversary, Power Rangers Live Tour to Launch in Spring 2018 in 50 North American Cities, Including Los Angeles and Toronto

Los Angeles – October 10, 2017 – In celebration of Saban’s Power Rangers’ 25th Anniversary, the iconic Rangers are set to morph onto stages around North America in an epic live show based on one of the longest running series in television history. Power Rangers Live will be an interactive, mixed media stage production for the whole family with endless action-packed stunts and epic martial arts. Featuring themes from Power Rangers Ninja Steel, six ordinary teens will morph into the Power Rangers to help save cities and the world from an alien threat! Kicking off in Phoenix, AZ on February 17, 2018, the tour will visit an additional 50 North American cities in Spring 2018, including Los Angeles and Toronto.

Citi is the official card of Saban’s Power Rangers Live. Beginning Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 12pm (local time), Citi card members will have access to a special pre-sale, as well as VIP packages that include a meet and greet with the Power Rangers through Citi’s Private Pass Program. The public on sale date will be Friday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. (local time).

The live tour will be part of a year-long celebration of 25 powerful years of Saban’s Power Rangers and the core pillars of the brand: inclusivity, diversity, and teamwork.

Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. Today, Power Rangers is one of the longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series, currently in its 24th season with Power Rangers Ninja Steel, and subsequent movies, including 2017’s feature film with Lionsgate, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. Power Rangers currently airs in 150 markets around the world and is translated into numerous languages.

“Power Rangers Live incorporates state of the art video and technology, jaw dropping live action stunts and amazing martial arts to make for a first class theater experience for Ranger fans of all ages,” says Jonathan Shank, Executive Producer, Red Light Management.

“Power Rangers Live, in partnership with Red Light Management and CAA, will be a celebration of Saban’s Power Rangers’ 25th Anniversary. Fans across the franchise’s 25 year history, from those who grew up with the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to our fans currently watching Power Rangers Ninja Steel, will connect with this action-packed, live Power Rangers experience,” said Janet Hsu, CEO at Saban Brands.

Directed by Amy Tinkham
Written by James Bates and David McDermott
Produced by Red Light Management

Power Rangers Live! will visit more than 50+ cities across North America, find your show HERE!

For more information, please visit the Power Rangers Live Facebook page.

The VIP package will include:

• One (1) premium reserved ticket in the first (15) rows to see “Power Rangers Live”
• Invitation to the Ranger Base after the show featuring:
  Strike a pose and get a photo with the Power Rangers!
  ‘It’s Morphin Time!’ green screen photo booth (morph into your favorite Power Ranger!)
  Create your own Power Rangers mask
• One (1) exclusive Power Rangers gift
• Healthy snacks and water
• On-site Ranger Base host

And the current list of locations and dates are as follows:

• FEB 17 2018 — PHOENIX, AZ (Comerica Theatre, 400 West Washington)
  FEB 18 2018 — EL PASO, TX (Abraham Chavez Theatre, 1 Civic Center Plaza)
  FEB 20 2018 — SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St.)
  FEB 21 2018 — DENVER, CO (Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St)
  FEB 23 2018 — GRAND PRAIRIE, TX (Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place)
  FEB 25 2018 — SAN ANTONIO, TX (Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston St)
  FEB 27 2018 — SUGAR LAND, TX (Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd)
  FEB 28 2018 — NEW ORLEANS, LA (Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts, 801 N. Rampart St)
  MAR 01 2018 — NASHVILLE, TN (Grand Ole Opry House, 2802 Opryland Dr)
  MAR 02 2018 — CHATTANOOGA, TN (Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St)
  MAR 05 2018 — CLEARWATER, FL (Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd)
  MAR 07 2018 — JACKSONVILLE, FL (Florida Theater, 128 E. Forsyth St)
  MAR 08 2018 — MELBOURNE, FL (King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Rd)
  MAR 09 2018 — FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center, 201 SW 5th Ave)
  MAR 10 2018 — ORLANDO, FL (Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Boulevard)
  MAR 11 2018 — ATLANTA, GA (Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St)
  MAR 12 2018 — KNOXVILLE, TN (Tennessee Theatre, 604 South Gay St)
  MAR 13 2018 — DURHAM, NC (Durham PAC, 123 Vivian St)
  MAR 15 2018 — UPPER DARBY, PA (Tower Theatre, 69th & Ludlow)
  MAR 16 2018 — MASHANTUCKET, CT (Foxwoods Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd)
  MAR 17 2018 — RED BANK, NJ (Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St)
  MAR 17 2018 — RED BANK, NJ (Count Basie Theatre – Matinee, 99 Monmouth St)
  MAR 18 2018 — READING, PA (Santander Arena, 700 Penn St)
  MAR 20 2018 — WILKES-BARRE, PA (The FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square)
  MAR 21 2018 — LOWELL, MA (Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St)
  MAR 23 2018 — TORONTO, CA (Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St E)
  MAR 24 2018 — KITCHENER, ON (Centre in the Square, 101 Queen Street North)
  MAR 25 2018 — MONTREAL, QC (Bell Centre, 1260 rue de la Gauchetière Ouest)
  MAR 28 2018 — CINCINNATI, OH (Taft Theater, 317 East 5th St)
  MAR 29 2018 — YOUNGSTOWN, OH (Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 5th Ave)
  MAR 30 2018 — ROYAL OAK, MI (Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St)
  MAR 31 2018 — ROSEMONT, IL (Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd)
  APR 3 2018 — MINNEAPOLIS, MN (State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave)
  APR 4 2018 — MILWAUKEE, WI (Riverside Theatre, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave)
  APR 5 2018 — INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Murat Theater, 502 N. New Jersey St)
  APR 6 2018 — ST. LOUIS, MO (Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market St)
  APR 7 2018 — TULSA, OK (Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady St)
  APR 8 2018 — KANSAS CITY, MO (Arvest Bank Theatre at Midland)
  APR 11 2018 — RALSTON, NE (Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St)
  APR 13 2018 — BOISE, ID (Taco Bell Arena, 1910 University Dr)
  APR 14 2018 — SPOKANE, WA (INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd)
  APR 15 2018 — SEATTLE, WA (Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St)
  APR 18 2018 — SAN DIEGO, CA (San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave)
  APR 19 2018 — SAN JOSE, CA (City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St)
  APR 20 2018 — LOS ANGELES, CA (Microsoft Theater, 777 Chick Hearn Ct)
  APR 21 2018 — SANTA BARBARA, CA (Arlington Theater, 1317 State St)
  APR 22 2018 — LAS VEGAS, NV (Cox Pavilion, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy)

(Courtesy: Morgan Lamia from Rangerboard, Mega Power Brasil, and The Power Scoop)

Eight college friends head to a “Haunted Rental” in a remote town for Halloween weekend. There, they play the game rumored to have caused the deaths of seven teenagers decades earlier, Truth or Dare. What starts out as vodka induced fun, quickly turns serious when the dares become sickeningly dangerous and the truths threaten to tear the group apart. When players attempt to refuse the increasingly challenging tasks, they’re met with deadly consequences, quickly discovering: you must do the dare, or the dare does you. As the death toll mounts, the remaining players must race against the clock to outrun, outsmart and outlast the simple game of Truth or Dare.

Also starring Cassie Scerbo, Brytni Sarpy, Mason Dye, Harvey Guillen, Luke Baines, Ricardo Hoyos, Alexxis Lemire and Heather Langenkamp. It premiered October 8, 2017 and will repeat throughout the month on SyFy.

(Courtesy: GoldAnyRanger from Rangerboard)

Davi Santos (Ivan from Power Rangers Dino Charge) appeared in the October 5, 2017 episode of NBC’s Will & Grace.

As Will and Jack recount their evening at a night club, he can be seen for a quick second giving a snarky response to his friend in regard to Jack’s advances. The episode is #1102, “Who’s Your Daddy”.

(Picture Courtesy: Davi Santos)

SANTA MONICA, CA, October 4, 2017 – Saban Brands today announced the official 25th anniversary campaign for Saban’s Power Rangers, the iconic superhero franchise. To commemorate 25 powerful years, Saban’s Power Rangers’ anniversary campaign will be a multi-tiered program, titled, “You’ve Got the Power”, designed to encourage, enable and empower children and adults to unleash their inner superhero. Saban Brands will soon begin unveiling never-before seen content as well as partnerships, tours and interactive programs that embody the core pillars of the Power Rangers brand: friendship, inclusivity, diversity and teamwork – a powerful combination. Additionally, because “it’s morphin time,” Saban Brands will celebrate the brand’s anniversary date, August 28, 2018, in morphinominal fashion.

In addition to the reveal of the Power Rangers 25th anniversary logo, Saban Brands shared a sneak peek into the celebratory year, which will include, but not be limited to, the following:

“At its premiere in 1993, the ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ resonated with people around the world, turning it into a global pop culture phenomenon,” said Janet Hsu, CEO at Saban Brands. “Since then, the Power Rangers TV series has continued to exemplify teamwork and inclusivity which is something we are extremely proud of and will be showcasing throughout our 25th anniversary year as we look to celebrate this historic milestone with fans of all ages.”

Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993, Power Rangers is one of the most-watched television programs in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series and subsequent movies, including 2017’s feature film with Lionsgate, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. The TV show airs in 150 markets around the world and is translated into numerous languages. As a top ranked action brand for decades with more than 150 licensees globally, Saban Brands will work closely with its valued partners to honor this incredible landmark for the franchise.

Teaser campaigns will begin soon and the official celebration will kick off in January 2018 continuing through holiday 2018. For more information, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on http://rangernation.com/, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Saban’s Power Rangers
Saban’s Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, “Power Rangers” quickly became the most- watched television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets, translated into numerous languages and a favorite on many key international children’s programming blocks around the world. The feature film with Lionsgate premiered worldwide in March 2017 and the franchise will celebrate its 25th anniversary year in 2018. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.

About Saban Brands
Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) acquires and develops a word-class portfolio of properties in the entertainment and lifestyle sectors. SB applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, media, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail to markets worldwide and consumers of all ages. Saban Brands Entertainment Group (SBEG) develops innovative branded content that resonates with consumers across all media platforms. SBEG’s growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Popples, Glitter Force, Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia, La Banda and others in development. Saban Brands Lifestyle Group (SBLG) drives major expansion within the company’s diverse portfolio of fashion and lifestyle properties. SBLG’s portfolio currently includes Paul Frank, Macbeth, Mambo and Piping Hot. SB operates a global network of offices in Los Angeles, London and Sydney. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

He plays Captain Bryce, superior of the entire unit conducting the operation, only appearing over a TV screen during the halfway point of the episode.  The episode is #101, “Tip of the Spear”.

Chris Violette (Sky from Power Rangers SPD) appeared in the September 24, 2017 series premiere episode of CBS’s Star Trek: Discovery.

He plays Britch Weeton, operator of the U.S.S. Shenzhou’s transporter that receives a couple of lines of dialogue toward the end of the second act. The episode is #101, “The Vulcan Hello”.

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From co-creators Tony Yacenda (Pillow Talking) and Dan Perrault (Honest Trailers), and showrunner Dan Lagana (Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous), American Vandal is a half-hour true-crime satire that explores the aftermath of a costly high school prank that left twenty-seven faculty cars vandalized with phallic images. Over the course of the eight-episode season, an aspiring sophomore documentarian investigates the controversial and potentially unjust expulsion of troubled senior (and known dick-drawer) Dylan Maxwell. Not unlike its now iconic true-crime predecessors, the addictive American Vandal will leave one question on everyone’s minds until the very end: Who drew the dicks?

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In the interview, they discuss being part of such a lasting brand, what it felt like literally and figuratively to wear the spandex, and they even strike the iconic morphing pose.  You can view the segment below.

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Our well wishes here at No Pink Spandex go out to Alan, his husband and their loved ones.

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“SMILF” follows a single, 20-something from South Boston named Bridgette, whose desires for relationships, sex, and a career collide with the realities of single motherhood.

Crossman will play Kit-Cat, the roommate of Samara Weaving’s character Nelson.  Kit-Cat is described as unapologetically optimistic despite her troubled past, as well as possessing a strong business sense.  Crossman is set to appear in at least two episodes.

Starring Frankie Shaw and Rosie O’Donnell, SMILF premieres November 5, 2017 at 10/9c on Showtime.

In addition, Crossman will also guest star on another upcoming Showtime series, the comedy White Famous starring Jay Pharoah and executive produced by Jamie Foxx.

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In the interview, he discusses his time on Power Rangers and the Dragons TV series, and he outlines his new novel The Siren Chronicles.

Please let Doug know your thoughts by visiting Rangerboard!

The latest TV series to receive the treatment is Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, and Ford has enlisted the voices of Jason David Frank, Steve Cardenas, Karan Ashley, David Fielding (the first face and voice of Zordon), and Kerrigan Mahan (Voice of Goldar).

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The first interview was with Elizabeth Banks (Rita), the second with RJ Cyler (Billy) and Becky G (Trini), and the last with Ludi Lin (Zack), Naomi Scott (Kimberly) and Dacre Montgomery (Jason).

Check out the videos below!

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The article outlines his entire life, from his immigration to the United States to his various jobs and the friends he’s made as both a television executive and philanthropist.

“I’m laying in my bed in my hotel room in Japan. At the time there is no Netflix, no cable, no nothing — just three channels playing game shows,” Saban said of the serendipitous 1984 business trip. “All of the sudden there were these five kids in spandex fighting monsters. Don’t ask me why, but I fell in love. It was so campy!”

Saban’s Walk of Fame ceremony will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

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He was originally charged in January 2016, and faced a trial in December 2016 that was aborted after two days for reasons unknown to the press. At the time, he was only facing 15 charges, two charges have been added since then and the date for a new trial is still being set at this time.

While Naufahu originally wanted this suppressed for the good of his family and career, he’s released a statement to the media expressing his desire to defend himself publicly, and rescue the reputations of other actors who were assumed to be the defendant in this case.

“I now no longer seek suppression with my family’s support. I am pleased to be able to make this decision and I know that it is right. I am quite prepared to confront these charges openly and will do so.”

Naufahu’s next court date is currently scheduled for April 2017.

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He even mentions having worked in the original television series.

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The the full interview will be on the Daily Hive official website soon.

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Landmark Cinemas in Canada is offering residents in our neighbor to the north a chance to win a trip to attend the Los Angeles premiere event for the Saban’s Power Rangers feature film.  Full details available on their website. The contest ends on March 5, 2017, so hurry and submit your entry!

With a screenplay by John Gatins and story by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Michele Mulroney & Kieran Mulroney, directed by Dean Israelite, and produced by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Haim Saban, Brian Casentini and Allison Shearmur, this film is a development of Lionsgate and Saban Brands. It will be released in theaters on March 24, 2017.

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Power Rangers Legacy Wars will be available on iOS and Android March 23, 2017.

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The soundtrack will be on sale in digital format beginning March 24, 2017, and on disc beginning April 7, 2017.

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With a screenplay by John Gatins and story by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Michele Mulroney & Kieran Mulroney, directed by Dean Israelite, and produced by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Haim Saban, Brian Casentini and Allison Shearmur, this film is a development of Lionsgate and Saban Brands. It will be released in theaters on March 24, 2017.

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Editor’s Note: If you haven’t read the comic and like the element of surprise, STOP. Do not read any further! Spoilers are ahead!

The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers ongoing comic book series from BOOM! Studios is entering what could be deemed its second phase. Having dealt with Rita Repulsa’s dangerous new ally, Black Dragon, the series could have moved on to a new threat for our team. Instead, writer Kyle Higgins has pivoted slightly to the right and added a new layer of intrigue. It turns out the previous nine issues have only been the groundwork for a far more dystopian tale.

Before we get to the new direction, issue #10 provides its own character-building detour that is both sad and empowering. Much like with issue #5 that delved deeper into the makeup of Zack and his contentious nature with newcomer Tommy, this issue focuses on Billy his severe lack of self-worth. After Kimberly has to pick up Billy’s slack during a routine monster battle, the door to the boy genius’ psyche is unlocked for the reader and we dive into just how inadequate he feels compared to his teammates.

The rawest moment of the story is oh so relatable. Billy morphs before school and wears his clothes in such a way that his ranger suit isn’t visible. It doesn’t protect him in a physical sense because he’s probably not going to have to face down a Snizzard attack during third period social studies but it makes him feel strong. That’s what’s important to him. What child on the ‘90s didn’t dream of being a ranger? What nerdy kid who felt awkward and out of place didn’t want the ability to scream out the name of a dinosaur and suddenly feel like they were capable of taking on all forms of bullying and social anxiety?

Slices of Power Rangers life stories like this one work so well because they fill in the gaps that the television show didn’t address with the type of information that long time fans would glean through discussions on Rangerboard and the seediest corners of the fanfiction universe. We find out that Billy has been constantly running training simulations just to feel like he belongs with the others and it isn’t until a pep talk from Zack that he realizes there is no perfect, scientific formula to being a ranger. Not only does Billy decide to focus on contributing to the team in his own unique way but we also discover that this story takes place quite early in the rangers’ tenure as he adapts the communicators into allowing teleportation to places other than the Command Center.

Zack’s focus issue did a lot towards explaining his motivation and potentially hinting at future events for the series. Now that the main story has shifted its focus onto the duo of Tommy and Billy, does that mean that this issue was a glimpse into the Blue Ranger’s future motivations?

Also like Zack’s issue, this one featured a guest artist in Jonathan Lam whose sketchy style brings out the youth and innocence of a fledgling ranger team. The vibrant yet free form lines give off the early days feels of the team when they were still learning the ropes. This makes it quite easy for the readers to put themselves into Billy’s shoes. Having a guest artist also conveys the idea that the issue is a small break from the main story without being too out of the box that it would feel disjointed or out of place.

Issue #11 picks back up on the aftermath of the rangers’ battle with Black Dragon. One of the most fascinating, humanizing moments of the series takes place as the rangers reunite with their parents. It only last for two pages but it hits home just how raw and realistic this series can be without going the heavy handed route. Not only are we allowed to feel the gravity of the situation but we’re also reminded that when two rangers are left in the lurch, it affects those around them. This team doesn’t exist within a vacuum.

Meanwhile, Tommy and Billy are coming to terms with their new surroundings. They’re in Angel Grove but it’s nothing more than a broken down monolith to Rita complete with curfews and shock troopers that look like the Black Ranger if he had been conceptualized by mid-’90s Rob Liefeld. It’s a haunting image that again makes the mind wonder if this is a world where Zack gave into Rita’s machinations.

The duo flee when one of the troopers notices Tommy has the Dragon Dagger and they’re greeted by more disturbing imagery of this twisted world including the Finster Memorial Correctional Facility standing in place of what was once Angel Grove High School. But the most disturbing moment of the issue and where Hendry Prasetya’s art shines is in the rubble of the Command Center and the Thunderzords. It’s an interesting bit of devastation for these two to take in as in their timeline – or perhaps merely the past of this inevitable future – they have yet to encounter these zords. This fact is punctuated as inside the carnage they find Tommy’s future companion: the talking sword Saba. Soon after the newly formed trio finally comes face-to-face with their long term tormentor, Lord Drakkon, who is revealed to be none other than an aged and scarred version of Tommy.

It’s hard to gauge this revelation. Obviously, Tommy was the most likely face behind the twisted visor. Is that good, bad, or is that left to be judged by how the story plays out? Zack seemed like another fun contender given his recent leanings towards the dark side. Perhaps it should have been a character yet to make their comic book debut like a Rocky or Adam? Next issue promises to be a big one as we find out what led this version of Tommy to become Drakkon. Maybe then we can better assess the creative decision.

This issue also features a brief but interesting interlude. Goldar and Rita have a Cold War-esque standoff in the wake of the destruction of Black Dragon with the former asserting his innocence in Billy’s jailbreak while the latter hesitantly accepts that stance. Rita plans to press the attack on the rangers but perhaps the bigger battle ahead will involve Goldar becoming less and less steadfast in his devotion towards his empress. This bit of knowledge becomes even more intriguing when you read between the lines as there is an implication that Rita might not actually be around anymore in the wartorn future.

Finally, the rest of the ranger team is still on the case of the disappearing rangers as Trini makes the startling discovery that Black Dragon wasn’t just sharing a power source similar to that of the Dragonzord. In fact, it possessed the exact same processor as the Dragonzord; a seemingly impossible fact that further muddies the question of if Billy and Tommy are trapped in the future or merely a future.

Overall, these issues continue the mark of excellence that has been propelling this line for nearly a year: character development and both answering old and asking new questions with each installment. Hopefully, every fifth issue will continue to be a character focus for one of the rangers who is being pushed to the forefront of the main story. The storytelling in this series really feeds into itself to create a complete tale that is doing anything but slowing down. As the future looks bleak for our ranger team, the creative force behind this series shines even brighter.

Score: 5 out of 5

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There’s a new international version of the second Power Rangers movie trailer. YouTuber thatmattcaronguy spliced footage from Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger with audio from the movie trailer to craft a mash-up that will have viewers thinking twice about their afternoon spot of tea.

The new Power Rangers movie is only two months away and that means it’s time for a new round of merchandise. Bandai America is here with their offerings for the film. First up is the largest megazord in Power Rangers toy history. Retailing at $19.99 for each individual zord ($39.99 for Jason’s tyrannosaurus) you can build the Movie Megazord. However, Toys “R” Us has an exclusive offer that packs in all five zords at a twenty dollar savings.

Also available is the basic line of five inch action figures. I review the Target exclusive, metallic five pack of the rangers along with Goldar and Alpha 5. Each figure clocks in $9.99 a pop and Goldar is free in the collector’s pack.

Finally, check out the movie exclusive Power Morpher for $29.99 complete with the five ranger coins. You first saw the Red Ranger coin in my review of the New York Comic Con exclusive Legacy version of the movie figure. Check out all of these Power Rangers movie-related reviews and much more at my YouTube channel Captain Subpar’s Toy Reviews. There you will find reviews for the Legacy line, Super Sentai reviews, and an assortment of other unboxing videos.

The synopsis is as follows:

Four master bakers need to power up for the baking showdown of their lives, as they create jaw-dropping cakes inspired by the film Saban’s Power Rangers. Only one will win their way to a party celebrating the movie and take home $10,000. The Yellow Ranger herself, singer and actress Becky G, serves as guest judge.

The episode, “Saban’s Power Rangers”, will air March 20, 2017 on the Food Network.

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GameSpot describes the game as follows:

Called Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, it’s a multiplayer fighting game that will feature villains from the long-running TV series. The characters seen in-game will be based on the versions seen in the upcoming Power Rangers film.

But Jason Bischoff (Director of Global Consumer Products for Power Rangers & Saban Brands) corrects Gamespot:

Power Rangers: Legacy Wars launches on both Android and iOS operating systems in March 2017.

As a collective whole, the cast of Power Rangers RPM is undoubtedly one of the most talented ensembles ever to be squeezed into butt-hugging spandex. From Eka Darville’s recurring stint on shows like “Empire” and “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” to Rose McIver’s starring role as the title hero in “iZombie”, this bunch has talent for days. It was this thought that took me into Blood Punch, the decidedly not-suitable-for-Nickelodeon horror comedy about a love triangle gone cray-cray in the woods.

Filled to the brim with RPM alums, would my affection for these young adults with attitude be affirmed through this twisted affair, or would it prove to be, as with the film’s central characters, a seemingly endless nightmare? Climb aboard the dimension-hopping train as we chug along through a spoiler-filled review, and pray that our sanity doesn’t get off at the wrong stop.

When I mention those RPM connections, I’m really not kidding. Not only are we treated to castmembers who played heroes and villains alike, but the film is written by RPM showrunner Eddie Guzelian (a fact I was unaware of until the end credits) and directed by Madellaine Paxson, who herself penned the episodes “Ranger Blue” and “Prisoners”. Ranger alums congregating for a feature project is nothing new, but it’s certainly the highest concentration of talent gathered from a single season up to the point of its release. And what luck, I actually loved all their work unironically!

Our story featuring children’s TV castmembers begins in rehab (where else?), where struggling college student Milton (Milo Cawthorne) is distracted by the alarmingly blunt new girl sitting in on his regular meetings with a group of addicts. After lighting a ciggy and cussing out the whole room, she just outright states that she’s looking for someone to cook a truckload of crystal meth for her. And, because I wasn’t already having “Breaking Bad” flashbacks, she’s introduced with the name Skyler (Olivia Tennet).

Being the rational guy we soon learn he is, Milton immediately sleeps with Skyler and agrees to help, only to discover post-coitus that he has just bumped uglies with a taken woman. Enter Skyler’s crazy partner-in-crime Russell (Ari Boyland), who appears in a bewildering police uniform after apparently killing the heck out of at least one poor dude at the facility before retrieving the duo. What has Milton gotten himself into?

The bulk of the story takes place at a cabin in the woods built upon sacred Native American land where nothing bad ever happens in any movie, especially in the horror genre. Despite his homicidal tendencies, Russell proves he’s not such a bad guy by assuring Milt that it’s okay that he and Skyler made whoopee. This was all part of the plan to manipulate him into helping, so it’s cool! But Milton is not permitted, under any circumstances, to fall in love with his girl. It seems Russell is a bit late with that warning, because in the long five seconds of knowing her, our intrepid meth cook is smitten with the enigmatic chain-smoker. During a night of drug-addled bonding, Milt learns about the history of these strange lands. The whole area was cursed back in olden times after a huge battle that seemed to go on for days, leaving only one survivor. Gee, I wonder if this random story, complete with hallucinated flashback animation, will become a centerpiece of the plot going forward?

Milton experiences a Movie Awakening, in which he quickly sits upright, disoriented about what may or may not have happened in the hours prior. Between turns on the merry-go-round of mental and psychological abuse that Russell forced Skyler into without resistance, he’s found the time to meddle in Milton’s activity. They meet downstairs, where the previously-believed-kinda-dumb Russell seems to know absolutely everything about Milton’s science-y meth work and decides to cut his losses and just kill Milton now. Before Milt can have his WTF-face shot off, Skyler enters, just in time to reveal that she’s already removed the bullets from Russell’s gun, as his psychotic ways have finally gotten old even for her.

Before they know it, the three are fighting for their lives and the struggle concludes with an arrow stuck through Russell’s back. As darkness falls over Russell’s body, he rudely interrupts Milton while trying to bury him, demanding that Milton ask Skyler how he could possibly know about all that science-y stuff when he was normally such a dunce. Good question, Milt. Better shovel more dirt onto the dying man and hurry off to sleep so it won’t bother you later. Sadly, it takes Milton a while to catch onto what’s happening, as he has another Movie Awakening. The same Movie Awakening, in fact, that he’d experienced the previous morning. In the same spot. Wearing the same clothes… WAIT A MINUTE!

After being greeted by an extremely living Russell, exactly like the morning before, Milt finds himself rushing down to the burial site, shocked to find that Russell’s body remains lifeless, right where he’d left it. But if Russell’s still taking a dirt nap, who’s in the cabin shouting obscenities at poor, messed-up Skyler right now? Bill Murray never had to deal with clones when they did this plot with him!

And so begins a long and bloody gauntlet, in which the heroic Milton and his darling Skyler attempt, ad nauseam, to murder her beau in increasingly gross ways over the course of a good 45 minutes, scrambling as they go to figure out why the day keeps resetting after each traumatizing turn. I especially enjoy the one with the meat cleaver, tossed casually past his throat without looking from across the room, in the middle of a conversation.

It’s interesting to watch Milton’s slow transition from wide-eyed concern over his situation to desensitized boredom at having to blow Russell up with grenades or brain him with a baseball bat. Despite his background, Milton’s not the sharpest of tools, and we did meet him at a point where he had been trying to get help for his issues. A never-ending killfest is probably going to set back his recovery a bit. Even after trying to leave this place, he just wakes up again in the same spot, back in the cabin with Skyler.

Finally, it hits him. This place was cursed after a bloody battle in which there was only one survivor. Even if they keep killing Russell, filling up a pit with his many bodies as they try a thousand different ways to loop a hole out of this scenario, they’ll be no closer to escaping, because Russell alone just isn’t enough. This tale didn’t end last time until all but one was killed. No matter what, poor Milton won’t get the girl, because one of them has to die so the other can live.

Now, you’d think that his choice is pretty clear here. Especially after Skyler takes him deeper into the woods to show him a whole field full of Milton corpses, proving that, in addition to super-killing Russell with him, she’s also been super-killing Milton with Russell too. He just didn’t realize it because his memory always dies with the rest of him and then he wakes up fresh, like it never happened. Alas, young Milt still has a thing or two left to learn.

Skyler’s told him that her feelings have changed and she really does want to be with him, and maybe this is an opportunity for them as a couple. They can just live in the cabin, under a weirdly specific curse that gives them new food and supplies every morning but copies their dead selves into extra living bodies with which to eat, drink, and bang as eternal millennials… K.

Somewhere around here, there’s a plot about Skyler attempting to meet with Russell’s old contacts and sell the drugs they’d been cooking, but honestly, this is where the movie starts getting a little long for me, and I start wondering about random things. Like, if there’s an afterlife, right, with pearly gates and clouds and stuff, does that mean that there’s seven dozen Russells floating around heaven right now because they keep killing him? Do they gather together to welcome their new brother to the fold every time the day resets? I guess he probably wouldn’t be in the “pearly gates” aisle anyway, but by this point in my musings, I’m distracted by the sudden appearance of Nabiki (Adelaide Kane) as one of the cranky goons Skyler and Milton attempt to sell the meth to.

After blithely implying they’ve shared a sexy backstory, to Nabiki’s enragement, Skyler realizes too late that these crooks aren’t letting them leave with the money. More carnage and Movie Awakenings ensue, until it’s finally clear that these two crazy kids just aren’t good for each other. After agreeing to stay at the cabin with Skyler forever, Milton pretends to follow through with his daily Russell-murder to test her loyalty. And Skyler even hangs in there for a millisecond or two as if eternal vacationing with Milt could actually be a thing. Unfortunately, she’s not as pure and holy as Milton hoped she’d be. She shoots him to death to free herself from the curse, assuming that this one will be permanent. When they all wake up and she realizes Milton’s deception, it’s a shock and a half. Guys, this movie is actually pretty clever.

Itching for some righteous payback after overhearing their argument, Russell takes advantage of the lovers spat and knocks them out, chaining them all together in the cellar with a gun. He decides they’re going to play a game of Russian Roulette to decide their ultimate fates. Whoever doesn’t paint the walls with their brains after passing the gun around a few times wins. Despite the fact that whoever has the gun could possibly just shoot someone else, including Russell, this sounds like a good plan to him. And since he’s got the gun, they’re in no position to disagree! It works out for them since he also decides to go first, and promptly kills himself for the last time.

The moment of truth arrives after a fight for the remaining loaded weapon ends with Milton aiming at Skyler. She makes a tearful claim that she knows he loves her, and because he’s a hopeless dope, he agrees, then turns the gun on himself. She tries to stop him, but it’s too late. Over his final, lifeless body, she cries. It’s all over now…

PSYCH! Here comes Adelaide’s Goon Squad, here to collect their bounty and send Skyler to sleep with the fishes. They’ve stepped onto the same soil that had trapped our witless trio for who-knows-how-long, so now they’re about to get stuck too! Skyler can only look at them and laugh, as the nightmare begins anew.

That… was actually kinda awesome. I knew it was a low-budget flick with a bunch of Ranger alums, and a steady diet of such endeavors had trained me to have very specific expectations. I’m happy to say, this is among a small few that surprised me. It’s not exactly fine art, even by horror standards, but I wasn’t ready for such a smartly-plotted film with so many interesting narrative turns. Milton and Skyler have a depth to them that I was unprepared for, accentuated most strongly in their final moments together when Skyler attempts to stop him from offing himself, even though we can sense that it still wouldn’t have ended well if she’d succeeded.

Perhaps it helped that Milo Cawthorne and Olivia Tennet were a couple both on and off-screen at the time, but their performances really shined through the (quite deliberately) cracked-out story. Ari Boyland gets the highest of fives for his delightfully psycho Russell and his ability to make all ten-million of his deaths either funny or disturbing, or both, and he’s still got the most convincing fake accent of all time. Joining the cast for a hot minute was our homie Mike Ginn, as Milton’s roommate at the rehab joint, who gets kicked out of his own room so Skyler can work her magic on Milt. Not doing much, but hey, it’s good to see him, and at least he doesn’t get axe-murdered. Not even once!

As a fan of the genre, it wasn’t a terrible stretch for me to get on-board for this movie, even without the actors a Power Ranger fan might recognize. Squeamish viewers may have a tougher time with the violence that, while often over-the-top and humorous, is still pretty brutal. I had a blast watching the old school practical effects work in play, from the exploding blood squibs to gruesome make-up work for various injuries.

I also loved, though I suspect it was not their intention, all of the times where the movie cuts away to avoid showing what would have been a dreadfully expensive effect that they probably had no money to pull off. It’s just a personal quirk of mine that I actually enjoy sensing the corners that get cut on low-budget productions. It just highlights the great things one can achieve even with somewhat limited means.

And, while I’m just a bit older than the kids in the expected Power Ranger demographic, I can’t help but get a blip of immature glee at hearing the PG-rated heroes of a kids show launch into a string of offensive language as casual as can be. It wouldn’t shock me to hear that the actors enjoyed shedding that image as well, even if it wasn’t for the first time since their days on the show.

Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of movies starring actors from the PR franchise. I don’t know if I’d recommend a lot of them to anyone who wasn’t already intensely interested, knowing full well what they’re likely to get out of the deal. In the case of Blood Punch, we have a film that would stand up to the scrutiny of horror freaks (at least of this variety), that employs real characters, fun performances, and a story that delivers on the expectations its premise sets up for itself, in some cases, even exceeding them. It’s not a great film, but maybe if you squint, you’ll find a good one.

I mean, you know, if… if you’re into that sorta thing.

Thanks to The Power Scoop for finding the following interview that new Red Ranger William Shewfelt did with The Modesto Bee. Here’s an excerpt:

On Jan. 15, he returns to New Zealand to shoot the second half of the Ninja Steel story arc through May. That will be the show’s 25th anniversary, airing in 2018 with guest appearances of the most popular past Rangers, Shewfelt said.

In terms of non-ranger alumni, we’ve already seen Kelson Henderson who has played various roles on Power Rangers including Boom from Power Rangers SPD, but footage from the sentai counterpart Ninninger does lend itself for past rangers to appear: Yellow Ranger from Magiranger, Red Ranger from Kakuranger, and both Red and Green Rangers from Hurricaneger. (Power Rangers Mystic Force, Mighty Morphin’ Alien Rangers, and Power Rangers Ninja Storm respectively.)

But are these the “most popular” rangers or are we in store for more surprises? Power Rangers Ninja Steel premieres Saturday, January 21, 2017 on Nickelodeon.

Spoiler alert: Yet again, it’s “It’s Morphin’ Time!”. I can’t….

Ransom’s regular time slot premiere is this Saturday, January 7th at 8pm ET/7pm CT.

From the publisher of the critically acclaimed Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series comes an original story set in the universe of the upcoming Power Rangers feature film.  This explosive, all-new tale picks up immediately after the events of Lionsgate’s highly anticipated movie, in theaters March 24, 2017.  See the film, then deep dive into the continued adventures of Jason, Kimberly, Trini, Zack, and Billy!

Written by Ryan Parrott (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Batman: Gates of Gotham) and illustrated by artist Lucas Werneck.  Features an exclusive Previews cover edition by Greg Smallwood (Moon Knight) available only through your local comic book shop!

For $14.99, with a length of 96 pages, Power Rangers: Aftershock will be on sale March 29, 2017.

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They’ve also announced a bundle entitled the “Morphenomal Pack“, allowing you to play as six bonus characters: Rocky, Aisha, Adam, Katherine, Tommy (alternate version) and Billy (alternate version).  That will be available on March 16, 2017.

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Nick and More on Twitter has reported that Power Rangers Ninja Steel will be premiering on Saturday, January 21, 2017 on Nickelodeon. Here are the the first two episode summaries:

#701 – Return of the Prism – January 21
A young teen named Brody escapes to Earth from an alien spaceship with a special artifact called the Ninja Nexus Prism. He and two new friends must unlock its secrets to defend it from the villainous champion Galvanax.

#702 – Forged in Steel – January 28
As Brody, Preston and Sarah return to Brody’s childhood home in an attempt to fin his lost family, Hayley and Calvin come across a strange alien named Mick.

She plays a woman going with her husband on a road trip in their new car to visit his brother-in-law, presenting him with snowballs from home that they fight with.

You can purchase the Megazord online at Toys ‘R’ Us in the United States.

She plays one of two obnoxious women participating in a “nutrition competition”, comparing the best way to get needed vegetables into your system. She orders a special blend from a fancy juice bar while her opponent simply downs a glass of V8 and wins.

Also starring David Alpay, Sleigh Bells Ring premieres Sunday, December 18, 2017 only on Hallmark Channel.

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Variety has heard from sources that The CW has canceled their period drama Reign starring Adelaide Kane (Tenaya 7 from Power Rangers RPM).  With the fourth season currently under production, it will be the show’s last.

The final season of Reign premieres Friday, February 10, 2017 on The CW.

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She plays one of a pair of office workers who exchange Christmas presents, and both are pleasantly surprised to learn they received things they actually wanted. She even does a little dance at the end.

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Den of Geek brings us the exclusive to the new trailer for Power Rangers Ninja Steel. At first glance, I’m already noticing that Preston (Blue Ranger) is decked out like he’s from the 18th century…or just a fancy butler for today’s day and age! Check out the trailer below:

Now, to ensure that the book is filled with as many rare Power Rangers images as possible, Insight Editions is inviting fans all over the world to get involved with the creation of the book.

If you have a secret stash of high-resolution images, photographs, or a collection of memorabilia we can scan for potential inclusion in the book, then please let us know via the submission form. Please note that we are NOT looking for fan art or fan fiction, only imagery from official Power Rangers TV shows, movies, merchandise, comics and other spin offs.

Click here to visit their website’s official submission page.  The deadline for submissions is December 20, 2016.  If your image is selected, you will be awarded a free copy of the book.  Good luck!

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Editor’s Note: If you haven’t read the comic and like the element of surprise, STOP. Do not read any further! Spoilers are ahead!

The eighth issue of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers from BOOM! Studios is the refractory period of the current storyline. It’s the time when a masterful chess expert positions his pieces for the endgame. While not as glamorous as all that came before, it is still a necessary stage as the saga inches ever so closer to the finish line. Writer Kyle Higgins shows that even in moments of quiet contemplation, he can still execute an engaging tale.

The internal battle between Tommy and Zack reaches a somewhat satisfying conclusion but not before the very real battle that pitted Tommy and a depowered Jason in the Dragonzord against Black Dragon reaches its own end. Ultimately, this fight proved to be a tool in order for the rangers to obtain a chunk of their enemy. While it wasn’t the rangers’ original plan, in doing so this issue continued to display quality ingenuity on the parts of both the writer and artist Hendry Prasetya.

From Tommy disengaging his shield, to turning the enemy’s weapons against them, the battle had a desperate tone to it that is usually lost in the more polished presentation of the television series. The constantly shifting close ups and wide shots bring the reader into the very real threat of a ranger taking on an enlarged monster without the often taken for granted help of a fleet of zords.

As big as the rangers’ world can be, this issue was dominated by smaller one-on-one moments. Bulk and Skull return to the pages of the main storyline by once again being the voice of the common man and illustrating what it’s like for an average citizen to observe the fantastical battles that the Power Rangers partake in. It’s a human perspective that can sometimes be lost. Thankfully, by exploring it via that lens, the reader is able to get a better grasp on the gravity of the situation.

Meanwhile, Billy inadvertently forces Goldar to question Rita’s dedication to him as her loyal commander in the same breath that Rita questions the benevolent nature of Black Dragon’s questionable intentions. It’s moments like these that illustrate the shades of gray nature of this series. Due to the need to manipulate Japanese footage while also delivering a simple narrative; the television show would often have villains appear suddenly with little backstory and elementary motivation. In the flat universe of comic books, more well-rounded characters are currency and these asides act as well-earned cash ins.

The only negative to speak of in this issue is the resolution of the Tommy and Zack story. It’s a difficult balancing act. On one hand, Zack’s dislike of Tommy has felt very palpable from issue to issue. He has a sense of mitigation with his position on the team and while Tommy’s recent heroics have proved him worthy of a spot, is that enough to wash away all of Zack’s doubt? The conflict felt like it was mostly about Zack questioning Tommy’s integrity. Is one heroic display enough for them to truly bury the hatchet? Here’s hoping that their conflict will yield further resolution down the road.

Trini continues to shine in her role of being somewhat of a surrogate Billy. While that will always be a part of her character, she further demonstrates that with help from a damaged Alpha 5 giving advice through back channels, she’s more than capable of picking up the slack as she discovers a way for the rangers to once again morph. In a nice role reversal from the show, it is Tommy’s powers that are used in order to jump start the rest of the team and leave them ready for a counter assault.

Overall, this issue is light on action and more focused on all of the players moving forward in critical, controlled ways. Whether it be the rangers regaining their powers (albeit with the side effect of them all sporting an emerald hue), the conflict between the villains growing, or Goldar’s internal struggles on the rise; everyone is a dynamic player. While not the strongest issue of the run, stories like this one are solid examples of how the world that Higgins’ is crafting is being built for long term sustainability.

Score: 4 out of 5

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The folks at Power Rangers Now have pictures of the Power Rangers movie morpher with power coins! You can check out the rest of the images here.

With a listed running time of 120 minutes, it is currently unknown which Mighty Morphin Power Rangers episodes it will contain.  It is scheduled for release on February 28.

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She plays Sarah, a date of Jack’s that he meets online and later suspects of identity theft.   The episode is #102 “Dating Apps.”

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He plays the security guard at a grocery store that’s targeted by a suicidal suspect.  The episode is #105 “Spilt Milk.”

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Following a preliminary hearing that began on October 20, judge Lisa Chung ruled on Friday, October 21 that Rick Medina a.k.a. Ricardo Medina, Jr. (Cole from Power Rangers Wild Force) will be forced to stand trial for the murder of his roommate Joshua Sutter, for which he was arrested and charged in January.

KNBC-4 Los Angeles was in the courtroom Thursday when the hearing began, including in their report audio of the 911 call and partial testimony from Medina’s girlfriend about the night in question.  Medina was scheduled to be back in court on November 4 for arraignment, but that proceeding has since been postponed until December 16.

BURBANK, CA (October 14, 2016) – On January 11, two of comics’ greatest teams will combine their powers and abilities for the first time! The Justice League—Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern John Stewart, the Flash and Cyborg—meet Saban’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in a six-issue monthly miniseries from New York Times best-selling writer Tom Taylor (INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, GREEN LANTERN CORPS: EDGE OF OBLIVION) and artist Stephen Byrne (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA REBIRTH: THE RAY).

“DC and BOOM! Studios teaming up on this crossover is a dream come true for fans of Saban’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Justice League,” said Hank Kanalz, Senior Vice President, Editorial Strategy and Administration, DC Entertainment. “Stories like this are a great way to have that ‘what if’ itch scratched, combining favorite characters from different publishers in epic adventures.”

Something terrible has happened in Angel Grove when the Power Rangers’ Command Center is breached and the teleporters are damaged! Zack the Black Ranger is flung into an alternate universe full of citizens possessing outrageous powers and wearing strange costumes. Will Jason the Red Ranger, Trini the Yellow Ranger, Kimberly the Pink Ranger, Billy the Blue Ranger and Tommy the Green Ranger be able to get to Zack in time to save him from Batman?

“Everyone at BOOM! is thrilled to be part of an event of this magnitude,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “We have iconic characters meeting for the first time that are beloved the world over! Our imaginations have been racing since the moment this kicked off with our friends at DC and Saban Brands. Get ready…this is one event that’s not to be missed.”

In addition to the standard covers drawn by Karl Kerschl (GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER), each issue will feature a variant cover drawn by one of comics’ most popular artists, pairing each member of the League with a different Power Ranger:

“With their talented roster of writers and artists, DC and BOOM! Studios bring to life the world’s greatest superheroes, including the iconic Power Rangers,“ said Janet Hsu, CEO at Saban Brands. “With DC, BOOM! Studios and Saban Brands partnering, we will bring fans a legendary crossover that will stand the test of time, just as these historical superheroes have done individually for decades.”

The 3-round spectacular will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on November 30, 2016.  To donate to this worthy cause, click here to visit Matt’s fundraising page.

The cast includes Michael Rowe (Ninjak), Jason David Frank (Bloodshot) John Morrison (The Eternal Warrior), Chantelle Barry (Roku), Kevin Porter (Armstrong), Ciera Foster (Livewire), and Derek Theler (X-O Manowar). There will be 6 episodes in total. No word yet on type of online distribution.

Yoshi will be seen playing the role of Keith from Voltron, not seen while filling the suit of the Red Ranger from MMPR, and he served as the project’s on-set action director.  The episode premieres October 12, 2016.

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Saban’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle provides a creative and modern re-imaging of the classic multiplayer beat-em-up genre. Level up your rangers, team up with friends, summon the Megazord, and fight your way through levels stylized after classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers episodes!

Classic Power Ranger DNA Intact: Morph, use weapons & martial arts, and summon the larger-than-life Megazord!

Intuitive and Deep Battle System: Includes light, heavy, weapon and projectile attacks. Players will be able to integrate weapon strikes into different combo strings!

Leveling and Customization: Players can level-up and unlock new moves, attacks and weapons.

Unlockable Characters: Unlock Tommy Oliver in his Green & White Ranger costumes as well as the human characters Rocky, Aisha, Adam & Kat from MMPR season 2!

Nostalgic: Each level is based on a classic episode from the TV series. The levels are filled with familiar dialogue, background details, cut scenes, and enemies pulled straight from the first two seasons of the show!

Developed by Bamtang, Saban’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle will be available for Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One in January of 2017.

You can watch the gameplay below!

Thanks to IGN, we have high-resolution posters of all five Power Rangers from the upcoming film adaptation. Click on the links below to download.

Red Ranger
Pink Ranger
Blue Ranger
Yellow Ranger
Black Ranger

With a screenplay by John Gatins and story by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Michele Mulroney & Kieran Mulroney, directed by Dean Israelite, and produced by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Haim Saban, Brian Casentini and Allison Shearmur, this film is a development of Lionsgate and Saban Brands. It will be released in theaters on March 24, 2017.

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The first movie toy, exclusively at New York Comic Con, will be a limited-edition Legacy Collection Movie Red Ranger with his sword and power coin! Only 1,000 have been made and each day, there will be limited quantities available at Bandai’s booth, #1628.

Here’s a first look at the Red Ranger’s sword for the Power Rangers movie coming out on March 24, 2017:

Chantz Simpson has vacated the role of Calvin, Ninja Steel Yellow Ranger.  In his place will be Nico Greetham.  In a statement from Saban Brands:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the role of the Yellow Ranger was re-cast and we’re excited to announce the awesomely talented Nico Greetham will be playing the role of the Yellow Ranger. It’s going to be an amazing 24th season!

No specific reason has yet been given for the alteration.

Power Rangers Ninja Steel premieres January 2017 on Nickelodeon.

Actor and comedian Bill Hader has been named as the voice of Zordon’s faithful robot assistant Alpha 5 in the Power Rangers film slated for 2017.

Most famous for his years on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Hader has also racked up many movie roles, from Officer Slater in Superbad all the way to Aaron in the popular Amy Schumer comedy Trainwreck.  His voice acting credits include Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Inside Out and the upcoming Smurfs: The Lost Village.

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Directed by Bat in the Sun and starring Michael Rowe in the title role of Ninjak, the 6-8 episode miniseries will feature the warrior doing battle with many of the Valiant stable’s other marquee players, including Bloodshot, X-O Manowar and Timewalker.

Fans can pick up the Top-Secret Project Jason David Frank Variant of Bloodshot #14 at the New York Comic Con during Frank’s signing session on Friday, October 7 at Valiant booth #1635.

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In a report by KABC-7 Los Angeles, Medina’s attorney Allen Bell says he still has not gotten any response from the deputy district attorney’s office about what he believes to be false information provided as to dog bites on the victim’s body being regarded as inflicted stab wounds.

“I can only conclude that the conduct that we complained of is being ratified by the district attorney, and ignored by the district attorney, and, or I hate to say, maybe covered up by the district attorney,” Bell said.

According to an article outlining the case on People.com, Medina’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 20, 2016.

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The art of storytelling lives and dies through pacing. Whether it is movies, television, or comic books, the way in which information is presented to the viewer is just as important as the media itself. For example, as much enjoyment as the current television series – Power Ranger Dino Charge – has provided, many including this reviewer have criticized its second season for questionable pacing. Too many of the key plot points have been presented late into the season via bloated information dumps. This can lead to fun episodes early one and overwhelming lethargy late in the game.

Alternatively, BOOM! Studios comic series Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers has masterfully doled out its fairly complex first act in digestible chunks. Writer Kyle Higgins continues to weave a meticulously-planned web that provides variety while slowly ratcheting up the consequences for both our heroes and the world that they protect. Continuing this month with issue #7, Rita Repulsa and Black Dragon take their victory lap and expand their empire as the rangers try to regain their footing.

The rangers’ zords are used as strongholds in some of the world’s most populated and well-known cities. An epic Dragonzord battle takes place on Rita’s doorsteps as vibrant art allows for continually changing, dynamic locations to propel the equally lively narrative. It feels like this initial storyline is reaching an apex but still shows no signs of slowing down.

The most pleasing part of this series is that the little moments continue to come for the majority of the cast be they Zack reassuring Trini as she’s thrust into the role of “Billy Lite” or Rita waxing philosophical on the downfall of her enemies. Even the Putty Patrol is continuously utilized as more than their traditional lot in life as cannon fodder.

Artist Hendry Prasetya’s work is fantastic at establishing little moments. This series has been full of page one eyecatches. After being captured by Black Dragon, Billy is left powerless in the Dark Dimension. We’re led to believe that he too must go one on one with Goldar only to slowly be clued in that the golden warrior is just as much a prisoner as the Blue Ranger. Along with some whip smart dialogue, it’s pages like these that set this series apart from standard, adapted screen to print fair.

One of the most applause worthy aspects of this issue was so seamlessly integrated that it was easy not to notice at first glance. There’s almost zero ranger action to speak of in these twenty pages. Five of the rangers’ powers are out of commission thanks to Black Dragon and Tommy spends his few pages of ranger action on the defense. Still, the plot moves forward at a well-timed clip. Higgins knows when to expound and when to go silent and let Prasetya’s artwork do the heavy lifting.

Overall, it’s a credit to the creators of this series that they were able to hit the ground running with a product that had not previously shown much shelf life in this medium. After seven issues of the same plot, many books would begin to feel a tad long in the tooth. The exact opposite is true of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. Through the rangers’ internal conflicts, the glimpses of their humanity, new characters, and a willingness to deviate from twenty plus years of a tried and true formula, BOOM! Studios has established its own rock solid version of the Power Rangers universe.

Score: 5 out of 5

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She’s an expectant mother in the process of giving birth while her husband wonders about the finances he’s going to need to support his family in the future.

Bandai America is coming to New York Comic Con (October 6th-9th) with two exclusive offerings including the first-ever toy for the upcoming Power Rangers movie. Details on the figure aren’t available at this time but we do know that it will be limited to 1,000 pieces at a price point of $40.

Also available will be a limited edition Tokyo Vinyl figure of the Dino Megazord from Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. This figure was designed by Japanese vinyl artist TOUMA and will only have 500 pieces in circulation. Priced at $60, both the Dino Megazord and movie figure will be available for purchase at the Bandai America booth #1628.

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Panel will be held on Saturday, October 8th at 2:00pm at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Lionsgate has said that we will be getting a “first look” at the movie. Since we’ve had many looks via pictures, one would assume that we’ll be getting a teaser trailer at the very least. Hope springs eternal!

After Dr. Albert Beck miraculously saves a teenage girl from drowning during Spring break in Mexico, he shows up at her school back home to check on her – and pursue his obsession.

Also starring Eric Roberts and Hilary Greer, it premiered this past Labor Day and will repeat on Sunday, September 18 @ 9PM ET on Lifetime.

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Editor’s Note: If you haven’t read the comic and like the element of surprise, STOP. Do not read any further! Spoilers are ahead!

Hogday Afternoon. Chase Into Space. The Fate of Lightspeed. These episodes can still cause goosebumps to pop up on even the chillest Power Rangers fan’s arms. This is partially due to their nature as finales that have been built up to all season long. It’s also true in part because the villains were able to do something that felt seemingly impossible: they destroyed the rangers’ base. While such an activity has become almost second nature in more modern seasons, it still sent a special jolt of electricity into fans’ bodies in those early years.

Even Changing of the Zords is one of the most iconic sagas in Power Rangers lore because it featured a desecration to the sanctity of our benevolent heroes. Lord Zedd – emperor of all that is evil – not only appeared in the hallowed grounds of the Command Center but he set up shop and dictated his own terms. Sure, the rangers eventually won the day as they always do but for a child of the ‘90s that event alone was unfathomable on Tuesday and a harsh reality on Wednesday.

The sixth issue of writer Kyle Higgins’ and artist Hendry Prasetya’s Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers features another such moment. The Command Center is in pieces following the end of the previous issue and the rangers must confront their newest villain: Black Dragon. Most of this issue features the struggle between Black Dragon and the rangers. In a successful attempt to establish the original character as a true heavy hitter, things don’t go so well for our chroma clad champions.

Some of the visuals in this issue are truly striking. From Black Dragon attempting to tear Tommy’s shield clean off of his body to Zack desperately saving the day despite his lingering issues with the Green Ranger, the fight’s futile nature is painted in no uncertain terms. The rangers retreat as Black Dragon, Rita, and a battalion of putties surround the ruins. Unfortunately, Billy is taken captive during the retreat. Hopefully, this turn of events will lead to additional focus for a character who has already displayed the belief that he’s one step behind the rest of his team.

Black Dragon is a fascinating mystery. His name alone is a powerful suggestion. Is it a tangible allegory for the conflict between Zack and Tommy? His knowledge of both the rangers’ civilian identities and the history that surrounds their powers seems extensive. Not only is he able to disrupt their powers in battle but through a combination of the green crystal and Billy’s morpher he completely shuts off the rangers’ powers. Curious enough, that doesn’t hold true for Tommy which leads more credence to the theory that Black Dragon’s very existence is tied to the Green Ranger.

This is the second time in this series’ short existence that the lion’s share of an issue has been dedicated to a battle. That’s not always an easy task to pull off while still making the story itself compelling. That was accomplished in spades here. The fight was as dynamic as it was desperate. Peppered in with shocking moments like Alpha 5’s decapitated, broken body, this issue managed to remain grounded while delivering moments that were truly unique to a 23-year-old franchise.

Last month, the series left the ranger team teetering on a precarious edge. This month, they were tossed off of that cliff. Rita is winning and unlike the television series where she consistently let victory slip through her hands thanks to overconfidence, this version of Rita is willing to go in for the kill. The balancing act between traditional Power Rangers tales and ratcheting up the threat factor for older fans is precarious but it is still being carried out masterfully by Higgins and Prasetya.

It feels almost like a broken record at this point but the minds at work for BOOM! Studios continue to get right what other publishers got wrong in the past. Characters are expounded upon instead of being treated with the general fluff of their television counterparts. The stories embrace the spirit of their origins while building on what was laid before. One half year in and the motivation of both the creators and the characters they create are propelling Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers to the top of any fan’s must read list.

Score: 5 out of 5

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Bleeding Cool is reporting that Jason David Frank (Tommy from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) is slated to appear in a new web series developed by Valiant Comics following one of their most popular characters, Ninjak.

Directed by Bat in the Sun and starring Michael Rowe in the title role, the 6-8 episode miniseries will feature Ninjak doing battle with many of the Valiant stable’s other marquee players, including Bloodshot, X-O Manowar and Timewalker.  The character being played by Jason Frank is unknown at this time.

Filming has apparently already begun in Los Angeles, with an official announcement of this project expected at New York Comic Con in October.

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Hot off the heels of the incredibly successful monthly Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comic comes a selection of short stories meant to add a bit of backstory and flavor to Kyle Higgins’ ever-expanding universe. Each tale has its own unique flavor in both tone and artistic style. Let’s take a look at the six shorts that make up the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers 2016 Annual:

A Week in the Life…

Lead writer from the mainline book Kyle Higgins teams with artist Rod Reis (C.O.W.L.) to bring to readers a story about Jason that is meant to truly define the qualities that he possesses to make him worthy of the red spandex. This story comes at the perfect time. The main book has focused heavily on Tommy and Zack. Billy and Trini have had great character moments. Even Kimberly is getting some much deserved spotlight in the Pink mini-series. Ironically enough, the leader of the team has spent the most time in the background.

This story shines a light on the human portion of the word superhuman. Jason’s engine runs just a little bit faster and a little bit longer than the rest of his teammates but even he can stall on occasion. The quick scenes and scant dialogue drive home just how hard Jason runs on a weekly basis. Everything is done with extreme purpose. This is punctuated by Reis’ artwork which is the most photo-realistic seen in Boom’s Power Rangers line. Jason is Austin St. John. Make no mistake. As a character piece, this story succeeds and further cements Zordon’s reasoning behind choosing Jason for such a key position.

Unlockly Heroes

Bulk and Skull take center stage in Ross Thibodeaux’s (Ego Tripp) story of happenstance. The duo have long been beloved by fans for their progressive character evolution over the course of the series from simple bullies to truly good people who still make mistakes. This entry nails both the flow and dialogue of a typical Power Rangers episode so very right. As silly as the events are that unfold, (there’s a sliding silly scale in the world of monsters and rainbow-colored superheroes) they feel very real to what could happen and deliver that sort of Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown level of near satisfaction that was quite typical to the second season of MMPR.

Bulk and Skull are buffoons. Bulk and Skull are self-serving. Bulk and Skull are easily rattled. But Bulk and Skull will answer the call of duty even if every move is punctuated with histrionics. The tongue-in-cheek nature of the tale is accented by Eisner Award-winning artist Rob Guillory’s (Chew) twitchy, elastic style that couldn’t possibly be a better fit for the lovable pair.

A Spot of Trouble

Marguerite Bennett (A-Force) focuses her piece of the Annual pie on Trini with a manga style story illustrated by Huang Danlan (Venus) that tackles a recurring yet always intriguing concept in the world of Power Rangers. Are all monsters inherently evil? Can they be reasoned with? While the other stories in this book feel complete and able to tell the entirety of their story in the brief format, this is the one that stands out as only scratching the surface of a much larger issue. It’s a quaint tale that could benefit from larger canvas.

Only the Strong

The tentpole story for this collection was illustrated by acclaimed writer/author Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Echo) and is the first published work written by his son, Trey Moore. They dive into the origins of Goldar, Lord Zedd, and the intricacies of the factions that would go on to eventually comprise the United Alliance of Evil. The sketchy style of Moore’s pencils works nicely for the tale of a born warrior who feels the most at ease in the middle of battle. The new designs presented in this story work well with what is already known of the Power Rangers universe and they fit quite naturally.

Villains can be blank slates if handled poorly. The Moores counteract that adding depth to Goldar’s motivations and all of the steps that we take for granted which happened prior to Day of the Dumpster. So many times in the early days of the series we heard about the struggle between Zordon and Rita. Hopefully, this story is a small taste for further flashbacks that will help flesh out what took place long before teenagers with attitude was a thing.

It’s Putty Time

For all of the groundedness that exists in the other stories in this book, It’s Putty Time works as a fantastic counterbalance. James Kochalka (Johnny Boo) both pens and illustrates the answer to the question that has been plaguing mankind as far back as one can remember: do putties have feelings? This story can absolutely catch the reader off guard. For all of it’s childlike demeanor, it can still elicit sympathy in between each chuckle and myerp. Don’t be surprised if this is the one story you find yourself going back to read again.

What Makes a Ranger

The bookend of the comic dovetails nicely back into the themes tackled by A Week in the Life… but with a larger focus on the entire Power Rangers team as Jorge Corona (We Are Robin) looks at the rangers through Zordon’s eyes and, by extension, the eyes of the everyday citizens who are most affected by their heroics.

Morphing isn’t necessarily the hardest part of the ranger job. It is by no means easy but the Power Rangers are this nebulous entity that acts almost as a force of nature. Sometimes what truly resonates with people is seeing others (who conveniently wear color-coordinated clothing) helping their fellow man after the giant monster explodes. Corona’s story gives the ranger teens a sort of agency that is often ignored between their lives as rangers and high schoolers.

Overall, the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers 2016 Annual has a very complete feeling to it. BOOM! Studios seems to have facilitated a high level of collaboration between all of the artists and writers in order to ensure that a collection of stories was presented with purpose rather than as a random hodgepodge. Six very unique stories are told with six very unique voices and much like a Megazord, they come together as something greater than the sum of its parts.

Score: 5 out of 5

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This analysis was conducted solely for European consumers by PEGI (Pan European Game Information), a video game decency-rating board similar to that of the ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) in the United States.  The following is the final conclusion of PEGI’s evaluation:

The content of this game is suitable for persons aged 12 years and over only.
It contains: Non-realistic looking violence towards human characters – Violence in a sporting context

As the game has not yet been announced officially, no release date is available at this time.

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For the third straight installment, Power Morphicon – the biennial Power Rangers convention in Pasadena, California – has partnered with Bandai America to bring fans an exclusive figure. This time, it’s a black and gold version of the Dino Megazord that can be created by combining individual pieces packaged with each member of the Mighty Morphin’ team. Coming in at a price of $40, this limited to 500 figures item is a surefire rarity.

Speaking of the new legacy collection line of action figures, the first wave is currently hitting shelves across the country and it includes both the Red and Green Rangers from Mighty Morphin’ and all three Wind Rangers from Ninja Storm. Priced at $19.99, these figures have only been seen in Target as of the writing of this article but they should soon be available at all major retailers.

To hear my thoughts on both the PMC exclusive Dino Megazord and the three Ninja Storm figures, please follow this link to my YouTube channel: Captain Subpar’s Toy Reviews. While you’re there, you can also check out my many other reviews for recent Power Rangers and Super Sentai releases. In addition to that, I’m also counting down all of the Power Rangers seasons in a series of videos and so much more.

He plays a guy walking out of the gym to his car wishing he were an action star.  Out of the blue, ninjas start attacking him and he drives aggressively to avoid them until the director yells “Cut!” and reveals it was all a film shoot.

Editor’s Note: If you haven’t read the comic and like the element of surprise, STOP. Do not read any further! Spoilers are ahead!

Throughout the first four issues of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, writer Kyle Higgins has performed a master stroke in sowing the seeds for this one off flashback tale. While the main focus of the story has been Tommy dealing with the growing pains that come with joining a team of superheroes after being their most challenging supervillain, we’ve been getting tastes of the rangers’ individual reservations towards their new teammate. No one has been more vocal about their distrust than Zack. It turns out that the Black Ranger faults the Green Ranger because he was almost the one donning the emerald spandex.

This issue’s story takes place one month prior to Green with Evil. One of the more intriguing aspects of this series is that it slowly reminds the reader that the world is far bigger than Angel Grove, California. A simple task at first blush but for all of the television show’s positives, it consistently gave the impression that while the wicked witch wanted to conquer Earth, she only really cared about one city in particular. That fact was even poked fun at in Power Rangers Turbo when Bulk and Skull became Angel Grove monster tour guides. That’s also why it was so shocking when Power Rangers In Space expanded the definition of what it was to be an active villain in the Power Rangers universe. So it’s nice to open this issue and see that far away countries aren’t safe from monster attacks when Rita lashes out against a blustering Italian president.

When Jason saves the president and Zack in turn saves Jason, it’s the Red Ranger who makes all of the headlines. The intriguing thing is that Zack echoes a sentiment that so many fans have thought about over the years. Do the other members of a ranger team ever get jealous of the Red Ranger? Do they ever wish that they could stand in the middle and make painfully unfunny threats in the form of puns best served in Laffy Taffy wrappers?

What makes Zack’s story so impactful is that it all comes back to the selflessness necessary to be the unsung hero. Who takes control of the Megazord when Jason isn’t around? Zack. Who calls the shots when Jason is busy fighting Goldar? Zack. It’s a more complex issue than one might think. Jason is the leader. Billy is the brains. Trini and Kimberly embody girl power. But to an outside observer, who is Zack? He can’t even tell the world that he’s a fantastic role model for minorities due to a costume that covers every inch of his skin. When it comes to standing out from the crowd, the Black Ranger is at a distinct disadvantage.

When Rita tempts Zack with the Green Ranger powers and he refuses, his heroism must once again fade into the background at the suggestion of Zordon until the potential threat can be properly assessed. Zack was offered a bite of the serpent’s apple and not only did he pass it up but then he’s asked to embrace someone who gave into the temptation. It’s why he not only questions the morality of Tommy but the very core of his being. If he was able to fight it, then why couldn’t this new guy?

The issue ends with one of the more puzzling moments of the series. A voice foretells the future to Rita in the same way that her own voice haunts Tommy. It correctly predicts that the evil Green Ranger will turn on her. Could it be Lord Zedd? Master Vile? Tommy himself? Perhaps someone new?

Thony Silas steps in on art duties for this issue. Higgins and Silas previously worked together on DC Comics’ Batman Beyond series. Silas brings a looser, fluid style to the table that works quite well with the more action heavy scenes in the early part of the issue. He accentuates characters’ natural traits. His Goldar is large and imposing. His Rita is sufficiently spindly.

This comic was an incredibly satisfying culmination of a seed that had been planted and watered for the previous four issues. While his character had already been growing, this issue provided a landmark moment that made Zack the most likable, complex member of the team. One can only hope that similar moments are awaiting the rest of the rangers in future installments. By and large, this is the best issue of the series thus far. Not only did it deliver where it needed to but it also managed to start new threads for the future. Plus, this issue gave a whole new level of depth to the most classic, pulse-pounding season finale: “An Oyster Stew”.

Score: 5 out of 5

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