Episode 54: Anime Central 2008 – Press Conference Part 1 (Quicktime Version)
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Kamen Rider Dragon Knight is Not Power Rangers
No, it’s not Power Rangers, but a former Power Ranger was going to be on the show, so there’s the link for the anal! Really though, there are rumblings from various boards with new info about the show. If you’ve been living under a rock, check out the trailer. Ok? Have you watched it? All of it? Good. Moving along.
Do you care? No seriously. Do you care about this show? I may be going on a limb here, but most people only care because it’ll subconsciously be compared to Power Rangers. Sure, there are legit people who like Tokusatsu (say that crap 5 times fast) and who want to see how this version of Kamen Rider will be translated. Fine. But really, most folks are going to watch this show expecting, “A better Power Rangers” or “Power Rangers, but darker” or “Power Rangers, but [insert adjective here]“. It’s not going on its own merits. People just want a better Power Rangers show.
I think that’s unfair to Kamen Rider Dragon Knight. What KRDK would have to do in order to break the comparisons would be in the acting, and unfortunately, Matt Mullins (Len from the show) is still there…as a lead….in the show….still! Maybe he’ll pull a Jason David Frank and get better over time…maybe.
But we don’t have that kind of time. KRDK needs to stand on its own from jump. It needs not be “Power Rangers but ______”. For their sake, I hope it does well. And let’s stop pussy-footing around. I hope the toys sell well, because that’ll keep the show around. I’ll even buy some! Why? Because I want a better Power Rangers show.
Yes, I’m one of the people who does not care about Kamen Rider Dragon Knight. Curious? Yes. Can’t wait to see it? I really can wait. It doesn’t look that great to me. The only thing that does intrigue me is the cinematography, and that’s why I’ll watch it. Other than that, don’t care. Eventually I’ll care more because I want the show to stick around. That way, the folks running Power Rangers will be challenged somewhat to do a better show. (Although, Disney would just stick to their game plan of dumbing everything down because it’s a different demographic than KRDK. They would so do that crap.)
Still, I think Kamen Rider Dragon Knight will at least ignite some fire over in the Power Rangers camp. It has to.
Alien Ninja
Greg Aronowitz (Executive Producer of Power Rangers SPD) is working on a new internet series called Alien Ninja. Cast includes Chris Violette and Monica May, (Sky and Z from Power Rangers SPD), and here’s the synopsis:
I am known as “He who is seen by all” throughout the universe. I have [traveled] this universe for thousands of years waging war and doing the bidding of my great Leader.
Upon arriving on this [minuscule] planet I have permitted several of your citizens to follow me and record my quests so that all might know of the mighty presence that has graced your planet with occupancy.
I seek “The Master” so that I might learn the secrets of the Fiery Lotus. I have arrived to Honolulu having overcome the first simple defense of this planet, this “ocean” you speak of in order to find The Master and nothing shall stop me from doing so!
-A.Ninja
Cerina Vincent in Everybody Wants To Be Italian
Cerina Vincent (Maya in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy) is starring (yes, I said starring) in the new movie Everybody Wants To Be Italian. She plays Marisa in this new romantic comedy, the chick who the lead guy falls for, but then can’t make up his mind whether to stick with her or his ex. The movie comes out September 5th, and you can check out the trailer here.
Hellbinders
Johnny Yong Bosch and Dan Southworth are in the new movie Hellbinders. I tried watching the trailer and I didn’t know what the hell was going on. So then I read the synopsis on the website:
A soulless mercenary, an elite assassin, and the last remaining member of the long dead knights templar must overcome their innate mistrust of each other and join forces to defeat the demon legion before it opens the gates of hell itself and overruns the entire world.
Hellbinders isn’t out yet, so the only action you’ll see is in the trailer. Be warned, not for the squeamish. There’s a lot of bloody violence. A. lot. (And a lot of bad acting too, but at least most of the shots look good!)
Thuy Trang and Former Co-star Meet Up
You know you love gossip. You know you do. And Jason David Frank is the reigning king of gossip. Since he’s been making his anime convention rounds, we all seem to learn a little bit every step of the way. Most recently, he attended Anime Festival Orlando, and he really had a lot to say about other people, lol! (And yes, he mentioned things about himself too.)
Here’s the link to the video clips that are already on YouTube. Highlights:
Preggers Amy Jo
Here’s a link to a far along Amy Jo Johnson: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2008/08/21/amy-jo-johnson-pink-power-ranger/#more-68191
So many Ranger alums have gotten pregnant, but this is the first we actually get to see one preggers! Yes, I am this immature at 5:30 in the morning. ^_^
(Courtesy: Zhane from Rangerboard)
Upcoming Convention Appearances
Tony Oliver (Producer) will appear at New York Anime Festival Sept. 26-28 in New York City. See site for details.
Paul Schrier and Walter Jones will appear at Youmacon Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in Dearborn, MI. See site for details.
Johnny Yong Bosch will appear at EXP Con Oct. 17-19 in St. Augustine, FL. See site for details.
Jason David Frank will appear at Ikkicon Feb. 6-8 2009 in Austin, TX. See site for details.
Johnny Yong Bosch will appear at T-Mode Sept. 5-7 in Arlington, VA. See site for details. (Thanks to ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small}
aresef for the info.)
Episode 53: Anime Central 2008 – Life After Rangers Panel Part 3 (AVI Version)
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Episode 53: Anime Central 2008 – Life After Rangers Panel Part 3 (Quicktime Version)
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Episode 52: Anime Central 2008 – Life After Rangers Panel Part 2 (AVI Version)
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Episode 52: Anime Central 2008 – Life After Rangers Panel Part 2 (Quicktime Version)
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Episode 51: Anime Central 2008 – Life After Rangers Panel Part 1 (AVI Version)
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Episode 50: Anime Central 2008 – Ranger Fans All Around Panel Part 3 (AVI Version)
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Episode 50: Anime Central 2008 – Ranger Fans All Around Panel Part 3 (Quicktime Version)
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Episode 49: Anime Central 2008 – Ranger Fans All Around Panel Part 2 (AVI Version)
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Episode 48: Anime Central 2008 – Ranger Fans All Around Panel Part 1 (AVI Version)
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