TokuAsia Interviews Jason Chan
The folks over at tokuAsia got a chance to sit down with Jason Chan (Cam from Power Rangers Ninja Storm) and talk about Power Rangers, living in Singapore, his current pursuits, coming home to Asia, and more. Check out the 3-part interview below:
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Premiere Screening of Power Rangers Samurai
According to The Grove website, there will be a premiere screening of Power Rangers Samurai on Monday, February 7th 5:30 – 6:30pm PT at the Park in The Grove. Plus, you’ll get a chance to meet and greet with the cast. If it’s truly the cast and not just random people in spandex, then this is actually cool.
If you’re in the Los Angeles area, stop by and take lots of pictures!
(Courtesy: SamuraiCyclone via Rangerboard)
Ranger Guests Appearing at Anime Festival Orlando
Jason David Frank, Jason Narvy (Skull from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Dan Southworth (Eric from Power Rangers Time Force), Reuben Langdon (Stunt Actor from Power Rangers Lost Galaxy – Power Rangers Time Force), and Wendee Lee (Voice of Scorpina) will appear at Anime Festival Orlando August 5-7 in Orlando, FL. See site for details.
Meet the Samurai Cast! Sort of.
The Power Rangers Samurai boys really want you to watch their premiere this Monday at 8pm on Nickelodeon. I mean REALLY want. They’re running and flipping around just for you!
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(Courtesy: PopstarMagazine via YouTube)
New Cast Picture of Power Rangers Samurai
Thanks to the folks at TV Squad, we’ve got a new cast picture of the Samurai rangers sans helmets. Looking good!
(Courtesy: Rofang via Twitter)
Two Seasons of Power Rangers Samurai?
Looks like it! Paul Schrier (Bulk from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) recently visited Rangerboard with his words of wisdom and to drop some knowledge:
Let it suffice to say that I’m happy and proud to be back on the series…pleased to see my friends from the past coalescing into a potent force once again at Saban Brands, and totally STOKED to be appearing on Nick. With this two season run of Samurai, you’ll get more of a chance to love these characters, more opportunities to enjoy the show…and as has already been pointed out…the footage is crystal clear…welcome to HD MMPR!
There has been speculation as to whether Samurai’s 40-some-odd episodes would be stretched out to 2 seasons, and that seems to be the case. OR could they be keeping the same cast to morph into different suits and mecha for next year? The latter may be slim because casting only asked for the new cast to relocate for about 6-8 months, but who knows. Things could change!
Paul Schrier is Outside the Actor’s Studio
Saban’s crew is at it again with the promotion for Power Rangers Samurai, and this time they’ve got Paul Schrier (Bulk from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) into the mix. I want more “Outside the Actor’s Studio”! Love it!
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Sneak Peek at Power Rangers Samurai Intro
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(Courtesy: Entertainment Weekly)
Paul Schrier Comes Back to Power Rangers
Bulk is BACK! Paul Schrier will be reprising his role on Power Rangers Samurai in the premiere and throughout the series. Here’s a sneak peek:
(Courtesy: IGN)
Power Rangers Samurai Promo #9503
I’ve lost count how many promos there have been for Power Rangers Samurai, and that’s a good thing! Here’s the new one:
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Power Rangers Samurai Synopses – Episodes 1-4
Power Rangers Samurai will be premiering Monday, February 7th at 8 PM ET on Nickelodeon, but will move to its normal schedule on Sundays at noon. Reruns of Samurai will be on Saturdays at noon on Nickelodeon and Fridays at 8-9 PM on Nicktoons.
No Pink Spandex Live Tickets On Sale!
Tickets are now available to purchase at www.nopinkspandexlive.com. They are limited in number, so buy today!
The aim for No Pink Spandex Live is to create a personal, intimate setting where we all can meet like-minded fans and not get too overwhelmed like some would at a large convention. Not only meet fans, but also get the chance to meet and spend time with our special guest! Please join us on Saturday, April 30th in New York City for this special occasion.
New Teaser Trailer for Power Rangers Samurai
This latest promo for Power Rangers Samurai looks 10 times better than the other promos we’ve seen. Rangers on horses? I approve!
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Samurai Green Ranger Promo
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Character Promos for Power Rangers Samurai
Promos for each Ranger character sans Green have recently been released, and they show a bunch of new things, including the megazord cockpit, original additions to the suits, and more lines from the Red Ranger. Two outta three ain’t bad!
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Our Big Announcement – No Pink Spandex Live!
I am very pleased to announce No Pink Spandex Live! Our 5th anniversary was on September 17, 2010, so we wanted to throw an event to celebrate.
The aim for No Pink Spandex Live is to create a personal, intimate setting where we all can meet like-minded fans and not get too overwhelmed like some would at a large convention. Not only meet fans, but also get the chance to meet and spend time with our special guest! Please join us on Saturday, April 30th in New York City for this special occasion.
For more information and the latest updates, you can check out the official website: www.nopinkspandexlive.com
Episode 119: Year in Review – 2010
No Pink Spandex – Episode 119: Year in Review – 2010 (1:21:42, 56 MB)
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Show Notes
Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Tristan, and Spy
Topics: We review the top Ranger-related news of 2010, and a bunch others!
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Henshin Justice Unlimited Interviews Judd Lynn
It’s been since Power Morphicon 2 that we heard from Judd Lynn (Executive Producer of Power Rangers RPM), and Henshin Justice Unlimited just published their interview with him. In it, he goes in depth about how he started, taking over in RPM, and his theory on who the Phantom Ranger should have been. Check it out below:
1. Can you tell us what it was like rising from one of the writers to the show runner of Power Rangers?
Your history is off. I didn’t rise from being a writer. Here’s roughly my history on the show…
Jonathan Tzachor and I had worked together previously on low budget movies. Some real low-budget stuff. Then a friend of his offered us the chance to do the pilot for what was originally called “Dino Rangers.” If picked up, it would mean consistent work for months or years. We decided to do it, Jonathan as the Line Producer, me as the Unit Production Manager (UPM). The pilot turned out pretty well and was picked up. Most of us who saw it thought it was a nice little story, but the disjointed Japanese footage seemed like a crazy ingredient. Few of us had the insight of Haim Saban, who had no doubt it would be a winner.
The production team is essentially the suspension of the production machine… whatever bump comes up, you have to smooth it out and keep rolling forward. We had very little money and were totally non-union. This meant that those of us on the production staff (prod manager, coordinator, secretaries, assistant directors, PA’s) might have to step into many different roles, with no complaint and no second thought. From driving trucks to dressing in Ranger spandex costumes to being extras to repairing damages on locations… whatever it took to keep the filming moving we scrambled and made it happen. It was tough, but it was great, affording us all the opportunity to learn lots of new things, and to form a crew that became an extended family. But the hours and the stress can add up and I got tired of it. Not to mention, I had more creative endeavors in mind.
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Blast from the Power Past – “Tommy Turbo, the White Power Ranger”
Jason David Frank is known to visit martial arts schools around the country, teaching kids and adults about self-discipline and self-respect. He’s also best known as Tommy Turbo, the White Power Ranger. What? Did I say something wrong?
In this video, Northland Cable News in Forest City, NC reports on Jason’s visit to the Ray Rice Martial Arts Center (around the same time as Power Rangers Turbo). After the news segment, there is also footage shot during the day of his visit (including some outtakes).
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(Courtesy: My Personal Dojo YouTube Channel)