Episode 148: Anime Festival Orlando 2012 – Power Rangers Panel Part 2
Show Notes
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Topics: Anime Festival Orlando 2012 – Power Rangers Panel Part 2 featuring Jason David Frank, Jason Narvy, and Dan Southworth.
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Episode 148: Anime Festival Orlando 2012 – Power Rangers Panel Part 1
Show Notes
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Topics: Anime Festival Orlando 2012 – Power Rangers Panel Part 1 featuring Jason David Frank, Jason Narvy, and Dan Southworth.
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Power Morphicon 3 Schedule Update!
Power Morphicon has updated their schedule for the weekend. Power Morphicon will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center August 17-19th in Pasadena, CA.
David Yost, Walter Jones, and Jason David Frank Appearing at Rhode Island Comic Con 2012
David Yost, Walter Jones, and Jason David Frank will appear at Rhode Island Comic Con November 3-4, 2012 in Providence, RI. See site for details.
Saban Brands Celebrates Iconic Power Rangers Franchise with Thousands at 3rd Annual Fan-Run Power Morphicon
What:
Thousands of fans of the iconic Power Rangers franchise join forces to celebrate the franchise as it approaches the 20th anniversary milestone at the 3rd annual Power Morphicon fan-run event at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, Calif. on August 17-19, 2012. Saban Brands pays tribute to twenty years of action, adventure, teamwork, humor and heart with events, special guest appearances by previous Power Rangers cast members and mega announcements. Join the fun as thousands of Power Rangers fans celebrate the past, present and future of the franchise.
Events with Video and Photo Ops on Saturday, August 18:
11:00 a.m. – Power Rangers Super Samurai cast signing: Don’t miss out on the chance to meet the current Power Rangers cast [Red Ranger Jayden (Alex Heartman), Pink Ranger Mia (Erika Fong), Blue Ranger Kevin (Najee De-Tiege), Yellow Ranger Emily (Brittany Pirtle) and Green Ranger Mike (Hector David Jr.) in person during this special cast signing.
12:00 p.m. – Special Event To Be Revealed
12:30 p.m. – Saban Brands Panel: Check out a preview of the upcoming Power Rangers Super Samurai episodes, a Q&A with the Super Samurai cast and a sneak peak at the new Power Rangers Megaforce series, followed by a special announcement.
When:
Friday, August 17 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 18 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Power Rangers Media Ops Outlined Above)
Sunday, August 19 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where:
Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Jessica Rey, Jason Faunt, and Nakia Burrise Filming “No Nerds Here” August 17th
Jessica Rey (Alyssa from Power Rangers Wild Force), Jason Faunt (Wes from Power Rangers Time Force), and Nakia Burrise (Tanya from Power Rangers Zeo) are filming a new web series called No Nerds Here and are casting extras. They’ll be shooting at the Pasadena Convention Center on Friday, August 17th from 9am until 2pm. If you’re interested, please email a photo and contact info to nonerdshereshow@gmail.com.
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Power Morphicon 3 Promo Roundup!
The following promos for Power Morphicon feature Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Nakia Burrise, Vernon Wells, Robert Axelrod, Barbara Goodson, Dan Southworth, and Jessica Rey. Power Morphicon will be held on August 17-19, 2012 in Pasadena, CA.
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Amy Jo Johnson Starring and Directing New Film “Crazier Than You”
Amy Jo Johnson will be starring and directing her film Crazier Than You. The film is based off of a screenplay she wrote about her mother’s journey. No word yet on when shooting will start.
Nakia Burrise Debuts “Eternally His Design” Clothing Line
Nakia Burrise (Tanya from Power Rangers Zeo) debuts her new clothing line Eternally His Design, tshirts and hats for men, women, and children.
Check out her store at http://eternallyhisdesign.com.
Rangers Appearing at Meta Con 2012
The following will appear at Meta Con August 31 – September 2, 2012 in Minneapolis, MN. See site for details.
Nakia Burrise (Tanya from Power Rangers Zeo – Power Rangers Turbo)
Jason Faunt (Wes from Power Rangers Time Force)
Michael Copon (Lucas from Power Rangers Time Force)
Jessica Rey (Alyssa from Power Rangers Wild Force)
Saban Brands Unveils Vortexx Lineup
Saban Brands Unveils Full Lineup for New Saturday Morning Kids Programming Block
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 10, 2012) – Today Saban Brands announced new original content from WWE will anchor its programming block, dubbed Vortexx, which debuts nationwide on The CW August 25th. WWE Saturday Morning Slam packs the riveting in-ring action, the larger-than-life WWE Superstars, and WWE’s kid-friendly entertainment into the fastest, most energy-filled half-hour on television. WWE Superstar profiles, behind-the-scenes footage and an exclusive WWE match every week will all combine to make WWE Saturday Morning Slam the perfect destination for the youngest viewers in the WWE Universe.
“We are extremely excited to partner with the WWE to bring their world class-brand of entertainment to Vortexx,” said Joel Andryc, Co-President, Vortexx. “With a focus on action, adventure and comedy, Vortexx is the perfect home for WWE Saturday Morning Slam and will definitely excite our fans.”
Also coming to the block, which airs Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon, will be marquee titles including Justice League Unlimited, Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy and Iron Man: Armored Adventures. Vortexx will feature many iconic franchises available to viewers in one place for the first time.
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. (Educational and Informational Hour) — Cubix
In a world full of robots, an ingenious young boy named Connor and his miraculous transforming robot Cubix must combine forces, along with the help of their human and robot pals, to save the day when the evil Dr. K plots to steal the mysterious power source known as Solex.
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Educational and Informational Hour) — Rescue Heroes
The Rescue Heroes are a crack team of international emergency response professionals who travel the globe to help those in danger. Equipped with the latest up-to-the-minute knowledge, high-tech hardware and cutting-edge technology, they are dedicated to promoting safety and saving lives everywhere.
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.— Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy
The massive spaceship Terra Venture represents mankind’s greatest accomplishment as it traverses the galaxy. When this tremendous achievement is threatened by dangerous aliens, led by the insect-like villain Scorpius and his daughter Trakeena, a new team of Power Rangers from different walks of life unite to become the Galaxy Rangers in a saga that will take them to undiscovered worlds and even other galaxies.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.— Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL
Yuma Tsukumo is a young duelist who strives to become the Duel Monsters champion. During a duel with a school bully, a mysterious spirit called Astral appears before him, and helps him to win. Astral explains to Yuma he is searching for his lost memories, which have been transformed into 99 Xyz Monsters cards called Numbers and have been scattered across the globe. In order to recover his memories, Astral teams up with Yuma in order to recover the Numbers cards. Using the powers of Zexal, the two must compete with Numbers Hunters, who seek to claim the Numbers cards for themselves in order to destroy Astral’s home world.
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.— Iron Man: Armored Adventures
Tony Stark, teenage heir to a billion-dollar corporation, must take on the mantle, and formidable armor, of Iron Man when his father mysteriously disappears. Along with his teenage friends, James Rhodes and Pepper Potts, Iron Man must save the world from a multitude of villains and balance the pressures of teenage life with the duties of being a super hero.
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.— Justice League Unlimited
The “founding members” of the Justice League, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern and Hawkgirl continue to defend the planet from every known threat. Along the way, they are aided by a large number of other superheroes from the DC Universe, including Aquaman, Black Canary, Captain Marvel, Supergirl and more. The League not only clash with their famous nemeses, from Brainiac, Lex Luthor, Mantis and many others, but the building tensions between the Justice League and a secret government agency known as Project Cadmus brings heightened conflict to a series where every child’s favorite superheroes are called to action.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.— WWE Saturday Morning Slam
WWE Saturday Morning Slam packs the riveting in-ring action, the larger-than-life WWE Superstars, and WWE’s kid-friendly entertainment into the fastest, most energy-filled half-hour on television. WWE Superstar profiles, behind-the-scenes footage and an exclusive WWE match every week will all combine to make WWE Saturday Morning Slam the perfect destination for the youngest viewers in the WWE Universe.
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.— Dragonball Z Kai
The epic adventure continues as the famous martial artist Goku and his son Gohan are shocked when they learn that Goku belongs to an alien race called the Saiyans, who are bent on destroying the Earth. Father and son travel the galaxy, battling Saiyans and other enemies in their heroic attempt to save the world from total destruction.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.— Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic
Yu-Gi-Oh! tells the tale of Yugi Moto, a young boy who solves an ancient artifact known as the Millennium Puzzle, causing his body to play host to a mysterious spirit. Yugi and his friends love playing the card game Duel Monsters, and with the help of his doppelganger, Yugi becomes the most famous duelist in the world. When Yugi learn that the spirit inside his puzzle is actually an unnamed Pharaoh from Egyptian times, he and his friends attempt to help the Pharaoh regain his memories.
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.— Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL
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“Our goal is to reenergize Kids Broadcast Television by providing entertaining and high-impact programming on Vortexx all morning long,” Andryc continued. “We are proud of the lineup we have put together, which also includes classics and fan favorites like Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy and Yu-Gi-Oh!”
Saban Brands will also be hosting a live chat with a Power Ranger during the premiere of the Vortexx television block. Fans can interact LIVE with a Power Ranger on August 25 from 7 a.m. to noon on Twitter at @MyVortexx.
In addition to this new television block on The CW, MyVortexx.com will also offer fun activities, interactive games, and other exciting and unexpected content online and across mobile devices, giving kids the full Vortexx experience 24/7/365.
Follow Vortexx on Facebook and Twitter.
About Vortexx
Launching August 25, 2012, Vortexx is an entertainment platform focused on delivering content, activities and products featuring high-energy action, adventure and comedy. On television, Vortexx will provide programming to air Saturdays from 7 a.m. – noon on the CW. The nationally-broadcast programming block will feature marquee titles such as Power Rangers and Yu-Gi-Oh!, as well as other new and returning favorites. In addition to television, Vortexx will offer a variety of online and mobile entertainment destinations that will keep kids entertained 24/7/365. Vortexx is an affiliate of Saban Brands. Learn more at www.MyVortexx.com.
About Saban Brands
Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company’s experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands. SB applies a strategic transmedia management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages. The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions. SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in media, content creation, branding, licensing, marketing and finance. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 600 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Istanbul and Tokyo.
Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
Rangers Appearing at Lexington Comic & Toy Con 2013
The following will appear at Lexington Comic & Toy Convention March 16-17, 2013 in Lexington, KY. See site for details.
David Yost (Billy from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – Power Rangers Zeo)
Walter Jones (Zack from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
Jason David Frank (Tommy from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers Dino Thunder)
Catherine Sutherland (Kat from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – Power Rangers Turbo)
Nakia Burrise (Tanya from Power Rangers Zeo – Power Rangers Turbo)
Jason Narvy (Skull from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – Power Rangers in Space)
Cerina Vincent (Maya from Power Rangers Lost Galaxy)
Jason Faunt (Wes from Power Rangers Time Force)
Jessica Rey (Alyssa from Power Rangers Wild Force)
Episode 147: Bulk’s Shake Shack
No Pink Spandex – Episode 147: Bulk’s Shake Shack (1:09:55, 48 MB)
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Show Notes
Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Tristan, and Spy
Topics: Power Rangers 20th Anniversary Toy Line, Super Fans, Vortexx on The CW, Gokaiger to be Adapted for Season 2 of Power Rangers Megaforce, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Complete Series” Available for Pre-Order, and more!
Brought to you by:
Podcast Sentai Power Rangers – A podcast about everyone’s favorite costumed heroes in Power Rangers, Super Sentai, and Kamen Rider.
Video Clip of “Power Rangers: 20 Years and Beyond” Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2012
Here’s a little clip from the “Power Rangers: 20 Years and Beyond” Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2012. According to Elie Dekel (President of Saban Brands) 1500 people showed up for the panel. Imagine all of Power Morphicon from 2010 in one room…
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(Courtesy: SasukeSkywalker via YouTube)
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Complete Series” Available for Pre-Order!
The exclusives at San Diego Comic-Con may be sold out, but do not fret! You can pre-order Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Complete Series at Shout! Factory for $119.98. Release date is August 28, 2012.
Bonus Features Include:
- Morphin Time! — A look back at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers with members of the cast, crew and creative team.
- A Morphenomenal Cast — Casting Director Katy Wallin and the cast recall what it took to become Power Rangers.
- The Fans Power Up — Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fans remember the series.
- Lord Zedd’s Monster Heads
- Alpha’s Magical Christmas
- Rare Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Fan Club Video
- MMPR Karate Club: The White Ranger Kata
- Power Rangers Live: The World Tour
- . . . And More!
Jason David Frank Returning to Power Rangers?
The 20th anniversary for Power Rangers is coming up next year and it looks like Saban Brands want to pull out all the stops. Jason David Frank recently mentioned in an interview with From the Command Center and on his Facebook page about the possibility of returning to Power Rangers. Check out his response below:
Jason David Frank Appearing at Otakon 2012
Jason David Frank will appear at Otakon July 27-29 in Baltimore, MD. See site for details.
San Diego Comic-Con 2012 – “Power Rangers: 20 Years and Beyond” Pictures
On Thursday, July 12th at San Diego Comic-Con, the “Power Rangers: 20 Years and Beyond” panel was moderated by Brian Ward (Producer, Shout! Factory), and included panelists Elie Dekel (President, Saban Brands), Walter Jones, Paul Schrier, Tony Oliver (Writer/Producer, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Alex Heartman (Jayden, Power Rangers Samurai), and surprise guest Jason Narvy. Here are the pictures from the event:
San Diego Comic-Con 2012 – Day 1 in Pictures
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ComicsOnline Interviews Walter Jones, Paul Schrier, and Jason Narvy
ComicsOnline interviewed Walter Jones, Paul Schrier, and Jason Narvy at San Diego Comic-Con. Check it out below: