Upcoming Convention Appearances
Cerina Vincent (Maya from Power Rangers Lost Galaxy) will appear at Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend October 9-11 in Orlando, FL. See site for details.
Tony Oliver (Producer from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and Richard Epcar (Voice Actor from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – Power Rangers Wild Force) will appear at Nekocon November 6-8 in Hampton, VA. See site for details.
Johnny Yong Bosch and Robert Axelrod (Voice of Lord Zedd and Finster) will appear at Zenkaikon November 7-8 in King of Prussia, PA. See site for details.
(Courtesy: Buzzs_Room via Rangerboard and AnimeCons.com)
Voice Acting Workshops with Tony Oliver
If you’re serious about learning how to be a voice actor, then take one of Tony Oliver’s (Producer from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) voice acting workshops. Classes in October are currently going to be in Los Angeles and Seattle, so if you’re in those areas and have a bit of dough, then go forth and voice act! Well, learn how to…
For more information, visit the Adventures in Voice Acting website.
Original Music in Remastered MMPR
Ever since we learned that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is coming back January 2010, the worry came about whether the original music will be part of the show as well. Not only has a source confirmed that the original music will be part of the remastered MMPR, Disney is contractually obligated to leave the music in the show. So worry not any longer!
Ron Wasserman (Composer from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) has also spoke on the issue via Starpoints Rangercrew:
I just heard [Mighty Morphin Power Rangers] was a go. I was told there was a chance they’d want things re-scored a few months back, but never heard back. A friend of mine said they were using all the original music because Saban owns all the rights and there was something in the contract that would have prevented Disney from replacing the music. I’m not absolutely certain about this so I guess we’ll all find out next year.
Two New Guests for Power Morphicon 2
ALYCIA PURROTT
As Sydney Drew, Alycia Purrott portrayed a world-famous musician, model, and Olympic athlete atop her duties to serve and protect Earth as SPD B-Squad’s Pink Ranger. An alumnus of the original Power Morphicon, Alycia has recently appeared on Supernatural and in the most recent film in the Cutting Edge series!
ADI ELL-AD
One of the longest serving editors for the show’s first four seasons (as well as Saban’s Masked Rider), Adi faced the daunting and complicated task of piecing together a logical narrative from PR’s many unrelated Japanese source materials atop the usually hard work of a television editor!
(Courtesy: Power Morphicon)
Nakia Burrise in Upcoming “Bones”
Nakia Burrise (Tanya from Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo) just booked a gig on FOX’s Bones, so look out for her!
(And watch the show in general, because it’s really good!)
(Courtesy: Stan Kirsch Studios via Facebook)
Episode 80: Spy Gets an Incomplete
No Pink Spandex – Episode 80: Spy Gets an Incomplete (2:08:37, 88 MB)
[audio:http://www.archive.org/download/LisaJNoPinkSpandex-Episode80_SpyGetsanIncomplete/NPS080.mp3]
Show Notes
Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Tristan, and Spy
Topics: Kamen Rider W Episodes 1 and 2, Kamen Rider Dragon Knight Episode 24 “Dark Temptation”, FOOTBAAAAALL!, Power Rangers RPM Episode 24 “Ancient History”, and more!
Brought to you by: Emma Lahana Musician/Actress
Power Up Video Challenge – Win $10K!
So all you have to do is create some awesome stop-motion video…with a 3-13 year old. Because those are the ages eligible to enter. They do need a parent or guardian’s permission to enter, so that $10,000 can be all yours…for educational purposes for your kid. Just make sure you read the rules, the FAQ, and the production tips before you enter! Deadline is December 15, 2009.
(Courtesy: Bandai America)
Pictures of New Mighty Morphin Toys and Logo
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Coming Back in January 2010
Straight from Bandai America’s press release, not only will a new collection of MMPR toys will be coming back, but Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will make it back to the airwaves January 2010 on ABC Kids. Here’s the excerpt:
Bandai America will bring the best-selling Power Rangers toy line back to its intergalactic, prehistoric roots with the “five teenagers with attitude” that started it all in a new collection of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toys. The inaugural and most recognizable of 15 Power Rangers themes, this powered up Mighty Morphin line will feature both fresh and nostalgic play and collection experiences. Including action figures, vehicles, Megazords and role-play items aligned with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series premiering Saturday mornings January, 2010 on ABC Kids; the highly anticipated toys will begin to arrive at retail by the end of this year.
Not only that, but there will be a contest to boot that is worth $11,000 in cash and prizes called the “Power Up Video Challenge”. Read more below:
Consumers will be challenged to view a Power Rangers “cliffhanger video” online or at one of more than 2,000 movie theatres in the U.S., and then submit their own unique ending in a mini-movie or story-board at Bandai.com. Selected by both peers and a judging panel, the winning video and story-board entries will receive $10,000 and $1,000 in cash prizes respectively. Participants learn more and enter to win between October 1 and December 15 at www.Bandai.com.
Rangercast Interviews John Tellegen
Rangercast did a quick Q & A with John Tellegen (Writer from Power Rangers Ninja Storm – Power Rangers RPM). I’m still weeping over what John mentioned about a “Flynn episode”, but first, read the except below:
What was your favorite episode to write?
Jeez, I wrote close to 50 and helped (as we all did) on countless others. Over the years, the tone changed because of different showrunners and notes from Disney (make it funnier, now it’s too funny, make it scarier, now make it more exciting, wait, why isn’t it funny anymore?)… Even though it wasn’t well received by many on RB, the first draft of Ocean Alert was hilarious and a blast to write. I even stuck a review on my refrigerator that referred to me as “Craptacular” — It’s become part of my lexicon.
You can read the interview in its entirety here.
(Courtesy: Rangercast)
The Up & Comers Interviews Brandon Jay McLaren
The Up & Comers recently interviewed Brandon Jay McLaren (Jack from Power Rangers SPD) about his recent work and what projects he’s been working on, including a new show on FOX coming out in January. And if you’re expecting to hear anything about Power Rangers, think again.
[flv]http://www.theupandcomers.com/videos/brandon-jay-mclaren.flv[/flv]
(Courtesy: the light via Rangerboard)
Episode 79: Mr. Double Fister
No Pink Spandex – Episode 79: Mr. Double Fister (1:42:32, 71 MB)
[audio:http://www.archive.org/download/LisaJNoPinkSpandex-Episode79_Mr.DoubleFister/NPS079.mp3]
Show Notes
Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Tristan, and Spy
Topics: Kamen Rider Dragon Knight Episode 23 “Kamen Rider Siren”, Power Rangers RPM Episode 23 “And…Action!”, Movie Review – “Broken Path” starring Johnny Yong Bosch and Dan Southworth
Brought to you by: Emma Lahana Musician/Actress
Never-Before-Seen! Mariska Hargitay in “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie”
Before Gabrielle Fitzpatrick played Dulcea in “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie”, there was Law and Order: SVU’s own Mariska Hargitay. For whatever reason, Mariska left, and we’d never seen any footage or pictures of her playing the role…until now.
EDIT (3:11pm ET): The reason behind Mariska Harigtay’s departure was that Gabrielle Fitzpatrick was ill. Fitzpatrick was always the original Dulcea, but when she got ill, Hargitay took her place. Then when Fitzpatrick regained her health, she came back to become Dulcea once again.
Mariska Hargitay (left), Gabrielle Fitzpatrick (right)
(Picture courtesy: Henshin Vault)
A Cover That Doesn’t Suck – MMPR Theme Song by Nir Shor
Let’s face it, we hear a lot of covers of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers theme song time and time again, and they either sound a lot alike, or they just pretty much suck. The one below stays within the same vein and feel of the original, but at least the cover is well done, so kudos! Check it out!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3zpogJ_5ag[/youtube]
(Courtesy: fustrun via Rangerboard)
“Megabot” Web Series
A new web series called “Megabot” is a Power Rangers/Voltron spoof. With wacky hand gestures, your token asian, your token black person, and your token girl…where was I going with this? Oh yeah, it’s cute and you should check it out. I’m posting the clean version, because that’s as much as I can take, lol. If you want to see more episodes, then go to Atom.com.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ormcz2SCztg[/youtube]
(Courtesy: MegaRyu124x via Rangerboard)
Erin Cahill and Keith Robinson on “Monk”
Erin Cahill (Jen from Power Rangers Time Force) and Keith Robinson (Joel from Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue) were both on the same episode of Monk last week, episode 6 “Mr. Monk and the Critic”. Here are their scenes below:
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RPM Synopses – Episodes 27 & 28
Final Airing Schedule For Power Rangers RPM
Here is the final airing schedule for Power Rangers RPM, and for most, the scheduling will be bittersweet:
September 19 – Episode 24 – 12:30pm ET
September 26 – Episodes 25 & 26 – Noon-1pm ET
October 3 – Episodes 27 & 28 – Noon-1pm ET
December 19 – Episodes 29 & 30 – Noon-1pm ET
December 26 – Episodes 31 & 32 – Noon-1pm ET
On the one hand, it’s great that we don’t have to wait until next year to see the finale, but on the other hand, the finale premieres on Boxing Day!? (For the Americans who don’t know, Boxing Day is the day after Christmas.) I’d rather have a huge break for the show and then ramp it back up in the new year, but it’s not surprising that Disney wants to get RPM out of the way as fast as possible.
(Courtesy: BurgundyRanger via Rangerboard)
The HeroPower Show Interviews Dan Ewing
Dan Ewing (Dillon from Power Rangers RPM) was a guest on The HeroPower Show, and he talked about how he got into acting, his interaction with the cast of RPM, and thoughts on Eddie Guzelian and Judd “Chip” Lynn. Here’s an excerpt (Warning: Explicit Language):
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You can listen to the rest of the interview here.
(Courtesy: The HeroPower Show)
Koichi Sakamoto Directs New ULTRAMAN Movie
Koichi Sakamoto (Director, Executive Producer, Stunt Coordinator for practically every Power Rangers Series) has directed the upcoming ULTRAMAN movie “Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie”. The new Ultraman will be released December 12, 2009 in Japan. Check out the official Japanese site here and the new trailer below.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeXeysn_mjw[/youtube]
(Courtesy: IO9)