This article contains spoilers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always.
When Power Rangers reached its fourth season in 1996, Power Rangers Zeo, Billy the Blue Ranger, played by David Yost, was the last of the original five Rangers to still be in the cast. Relegated to being the Rangers’ tech support, Billy was written out of the series in the most convoluted way possible in the episode “Rangers of Two Worlds” after David Yost rightly walked off set after being constantly harassed regarding his sexuality. Billy was rapidly aged to an old man (so he could be played by another actor) then sent off to the alien planet of Aquitar where he could receive treatments. He had the chance to come back to Earth but decided to stay on Aquitar because he met an Aquitian named Cestria who he could “really relate to.”
Ever since then we never learned...
When Power Rangers reached its fourth season in 1996, Power Rangers Zeo, Billy the Blue Ranger, played by David Yost, was the last of the original five Rangers to still be in the cast. Relegated to being the Rangers’ tech support, Billy was written out of the series in the most convoluted way possible in the episode “Rangers of Two Worlds” after David Yost rightly walked off set after being constantly harassed regarding his sexuality. Billy was rapidly aged to an old man (so he could be played by another actor) then sent off to the alien planet of Aquitar where he could receive treatments. He had the chance to come back to Earth but decided to stay on Aquitar because he met an Aquitian named Cestria who he could “really relate to.”
Ever since then we never learned...
- 4/19/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The Power Rangers are back!
Netflix is bringing back the “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” cast for a 30th anniversary special, titled “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always,” premiering April 19.
The Netflix special features many of original, beloved heroes, including the Blue Ranger Billy Cranston (David Yost), the first Black Ranger Zack Taylor (Walter E. Jones) and Barbara Goodson, the voice of villain Rita Repulsa. It also includes Catherine Sutherland, the second Pink Ranger; Steve Cardenas, the second Red Ranger; Karan Ashley, the second Yellow Ranger; and Johnny Yong Bosch, the second Black Ranger. In the special, the Rangers reunite to fight Rita Repulsa, who is revealed to have killed Trini, the original Yellow Power Ranger.
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” premiered in 1993 on Fox Kids and quickly became a pop-culture phenomenon. The live-action superhero series was based on “Super Sentai,” a Japanese tokusatsu franchise, and ended after three seasons in...
Netflix is bringing back the “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” cast for a 30th anniversary special, titled “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always,” premiering April 19.
The Netflix special features many of original, beloved heroes, including the Blue Ranger Billy Cranston (David Yost), the first Black Ranger Zack Taylor (Walter E. Jones) and Barbara Goodson, the voice of villain Rita Repulsa. It also includes Catherine Sutherland, the second Pink Ranger; Steve Cardenas, the second Red Ranger; Karan Ashley, the second Yellow Ranger; and Johnny Yong Bosch, the second Black Ranger. In the special, the Rangers reunite to fight Rita Repulsa, who is revealed to have killed Trini, the original Yellow Power Ranger.
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” premiered in 1993 on Fox Kids and quickly became a pop-culture phenomenon. The live-action superhero series was based on “Super Sentai,” a Japanese tokusatsu franchise, and ended after three seasons in...
- 3/22/2023
- by Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
Shamus Kelley Feb 21, 2020
For years rumors have run rampant about how the Dairanger suits would have been adapted into Power Rangers. We discovered the truth.
The Ranger suits of the Japanese Sentai series Dairanger are, arguably, the biggest source of rumors and speculation amongst Power Rangers fans. For those not deeply in the know about Power Rangers history, the popular kids franchise is an adaptation of a Japanese series called Super Sentai. Each year Power Rangers takes the footage of the Rangers in suit from Sentai and shoots their own unsuited sequences to create a (mostly) all-new show.
Nowadays it’s a well oiled machine. A Sentai season comes out, an English speaking team of writers and producers create a new season for Power Rangers that incorporates the suits, weapons, and pretty much everything they can use to sell toys. However, when Power Rangers first began it was a very different story.
For years rumors have run rampant about how the Dairanger suits would have been adapted into Power Rangers. We discovered the truth.
The Ranger suits of the Japanese Sentai series Dairanger are, arguably, the biggest source of rumors and speculation amongst Power Rangers fans. For those not deeply in the know about Power Rangers history, the popular kids franchise is an adaptation of a Japanese series called Super Sentai. Each year Power Rangers takes the footage of the Rangers in suit from Sentai and shoots their own unsuited sequences to create a (mostly) all-new show.
Nowadays it’s a well oiled machine. A Sentai season comes out, an English speaking team of writers and producers create a new season for Power Rangers that incorporates the suits, weapons, and pretty much everything they can use to sell toys. However, when Power Rangers first began it was a very different story.
- 2/4/2020
- Den of Geek
Shamus Kelley Jan 30, 2020
Zordon involved with Quaser Sabers, a new power-up, and a previously unknown Ranger all could have been in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy was set to be a bold new era for the Power Rangers franchise. The first season to mostly break away from the ongoing story of the previous six seasons, Lost Galaxy had a completely fresh cast, an expensive two-part premiere episode, and a storyline that took a complete 180 away from the Japanese source material. Instead of taking any cues from the nature themed Gingaman season, Lost Galaxy instead told a space set story thanks to the success of Power Rangers in Space. The story centered on the space colony of Terra Venture attempting to find a new world for humanity.
This was going to be Power Rangers’ biggest push since the height of Mighty Morphin mania.
What we got was one...
Zordon involved with Quaser Sabers, a new power-up, and a previously unknown Ranger all could have been in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy was set to be a bold new era for the Power Rangers franchise. The first season to mostly break away from the ongoing story of the previous six seasons, Lost Galaxy had a completely fresh cast, an expensive two-part premiere episode, and a storyline that took a complete 180 away from the Japanese source material. Instead of taking any cues from the nature themed Gingaman season, Lost Galaxy instead told a space set story thanks to the success of Power Rangers in Space. The story centered on the space colony of Terra Venture attempting to find a new world for humanity.
This was going to be Power Rangers’ biggest push since the height of Mighty Morphin mania.
What we got was one...
- 1/23/2020
- Den of Geek
The Psycho Rangers finally get the depth fans have needed in a brilliant story that also interweaves Karone's struggle for redemption.
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The Psycho Rangers were first introduced to Power Rangers with these lines.
“We’re the Psycho Rangers.”
“We’re faster than you.”
“Smarter than you.”
“Stronger than you.”
“But we’re evil!”
And that was… pretty much it. The Psycho Rangers have stuck in the minds of Power Rangers fans for so long because of the threat they posed to the In Space team… but that’s it. The Psycho Rangers didn’t have character. They were one-dimensional mindless killing machines. They were the Rangers… but evil.
Until now.
Power Rangers: The Psycho Path the new graphic novel from Boom! Studios, finally, after so many years, makes the Psycho Rangers compelling. They’re given personalities. They have character arcs. Their story drives the plot instead of the other way around.
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The Psycho Rangers were first introduced to Power Rangers with these lines.
“We’re the Psycho Rangers.”
“We’re faster than you.”
“Smarter than you.”
“Stronger than you.”
“But we’re evil!”
And that was… pretty much it. The Psycho Rangers have stuck in the minds of Power Rangers fans for so long because of the threat they posed to the In Space team… but that’s it. The Psycho Rangers didn’t have character. They were one-dimensional mindless killing machines. They were the Rangers… but evil.
Until now.
Power Rangers: The Psycho Path the new graphic novel from Boom! Studios, finally, after so many years, makes the Psycho Rangers compelling. They’re given personalities. They have character arcs. Their story drives the plot instead of the other way around.
- 9/23/2019
- Den of Geek
Shamus Kelley Sep 23, 2019
The Psycho Rangers have returned and we've got the first fourteen pages of an original Power Rangers graphic novel!
They're faster than you, smarter than you, and they're evil. Yes, that's right, the Psycho Rangers from Power Rangers in Space have returned with a vengeance. Last seen in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, the main team of five Psychos have been joined by Psycho Green from Boom's earlier Power Rangers comics. All of them, along with the Space Rangers, will be the stars of Boom's original graphic novel, Power Rangers: The Psycho Path. We've got an exclusive look at the beginning of the graphic novel below, which will get you hyped and make you ask a lot of questions that only reading the full story will answer!
Power Rangers: The Psycho Path is written by Paul Allor, drawn by Giuseppe Cafaro (Saban’s Power Rangers: Soul of...
The Psycho Rangers have returned and we've got the first fourteen pages of an original Power Rangers graphic novel!
They're faster than you, smarter than you, and they're evil. Yes, that's right, the Psycho Rangers from Power Rangers in Space have returned with a vengeance. Last seen in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, the main team of five Psychos have been joined by Psycho Green from Boom's earlier Power Rangers comics. All of them, along with the Space Rangers, will be the stars of Boom's original graphic novel, Power Rangers: The Psycho Path. We've got an exclusive look at the beginning of the graphic novel below, which will get you hyped and make you ask a lot of questions that only reading the full story will answer!
Power Rangers: The Psycho Path is written by Paul Allor, drawn by Giuseppe Cafaro (Saban’s Power Rangers: Soul of...
- 9/23/2019
- Den of Geek
Shamus Kelley Mar 29, 2019
The most deadly team of evil Rangers face off against Karone and Andros in an original graphic novel.
They're faster than you. Smarter than you. But they're evil. The Psycho Rangers were one of the most memorable parts of Power Rangers in Space, facing off against the Rangers over a series of episodes. Nearly defeating the Rangers several times, they were barely defeated. They were later revived in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy before falling again, but not before Psycho Pink killed Kendrix, the Pink Lost Galaxy Ranger.
Recently a new Psycho Ranger was added to the mix in the comics, Psycho Green. Given an origin as one of the original Supersonic Rangers, Psycho Green faced off against a team of Rangers in 1969. As reported by ComicBook.com, now they're all back in an original graphic novel from Boom! Written by Paul Allor (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) with...
The most deadly team of evil Rangers face off against Karone and Andros in an original graphic novel.
They're faster than you. Smarter than you. But they're evil. The Psycho Rangers were one of the most memorable parts of Power Rangers in Space, facing off against the Rangers over a series of episodes. Nearly defeating the Rangers several times, they were barely defeated. They were later revived in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy before falling again, but not before Psycho Pink killed Kendrix, the Pink Lost Galaxy Ranger.
Recently a new Psycho Ranger was added to the mix in the comics, Psycho Green. Given an origin as one of the original Supersonic Rangers, Psycho Green faced off against a team of Rangers in 1969. As reported by ComicBook.com, now they're all back in an original graphic novel from Boom! Written by Paul Allor (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) with...
- 3/29/2019
- Den of Geek
Boom! Studios' "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" #31, available September 26, 2018, is written by Marguerite Bennett and illustrated by Simone di Meo, with covers by Jamal Campbell, Miguel Mercado, Jordan Gibson and Joana Lafuente:
"...after the stunning conclusion to the event 'Power Rangers: Shattered Grid', an all-new, all-star team of 'Power Rangers' is drawn together from across time and space to combat a never-before-seen evil.
"As they fight to prove to themselves and each other that they have what it takes to survive in a dangerous new environment, these iconic 'Power Rangers' must defeat the onslaught of an unfamiliar, terrifying new villain.
"This new team includes 'The Ranger Slayer', an alternate universe version of 'Kimberly Hart', the original 'Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger' who recently debuted in the pages of 'Saban's Go Go Power Rangers', 'Cameron Watanabe', the 'Green Ranger' from 'Power Rangers Ninja Storm', 'Tanya Sloan',...
"...after the stunning conclusion to the event 'Power Rangers: Shattered Grid', an all-new, all-star team of 'Power Rangers' is drawn together from across time and space to combat a never-before-seen evil.
"As they fight to prove to themselves and each other that they have what it takes to survive in a dangerous new environment, these iconic 'Power Rangers' must defeat the onslaught of an unfamiliar, terrifying new villain.
"This new team includes 'The Ranger Slayer', an alternate universe version of 'Kimberly Hart', the original 'Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger' who recently debuted in the pages of 'Saban's Go Go Power Rangers', 'Cameron Watanabe', the 'Green Ranger' from 'Power Rangers Ninja Storm', 'Tanya Sloan',...
- 8/30/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Shamus Kelley Mar 1, 2019
Wanted to check out Power Rangers but haven’t had the chance? Here are the episodes to get you started.
So you’ve heard of Power Rangers. Maybe remember watching it as a kid. But recently you’ve noticed, “hey, wait a minute. This show is still on… How???" Well after nearly nine hundred episodes Power Rangers has attracted a huge fanbase. Across the twenty five plus seasons there have been episodes that have hooked people. Episodes that have sparked the imagination, drawn people in, and turned them from casual viewers into hardcore fans.
Of course you might be a little busy to watch nearly nine hundred episodes to find those gems, so here's a sampling to get you started.
It should be noted this is not a “best episodes” list nor is it an “essential viewing guide.” This is just a smattering of episodes that can...
Wanted to check out Power Rangers but haven’t had the chance? Here are the episodes to get you started.
So you’ve heard of Power Rangers. Maybe remember watching it as a kid. But recently you’ve noticed, “hey, wait a minute. This show is still on… How???" Well after nearly nine hundred episodes Power Rangers has attracted a huge fanbase. Across the twenty five plus seasons there have been episodes that have hooked people. Episodes that have sparked the imagination, drawn people in, and turned them from casual viewers into hardcore fans.
Of course you might be a little busy to watch nearly nine hundred episodes to find those gems, so here's a sampling to get you started.
It should be noted this is not a “best episodes” list nor is it an “essential viewing guide.” This is just a smattering of episodes that can...
- 9/3/2014
- Den of Geek
Million of twentysomethings cry out in joy as the original Power Rangers are finally coming home on DVD.
Nothing says the 1990s like the TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The nostalgia is likely to get a big boost when the orignal series finally hits DVD on August 21. The series will not only feature the first 30 episodes (out of 60 from the first season), but a bunch of extras straight out of the Saban vault. For millions of boys who fell in love with Amy Jo Johnson back in the day, this is welcome news. I'm sure arguments abound among fans as to which Power Ranger was the best, but remember this: Ultraman owns them all.
Here's the complete press release courtesy of Shout! Factory. Enjoy!
Following its debut in 1993, Saban’s iconic live-action pop culture series, Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children’s television program in North America.
Nothing says the 1990s like the TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The nostalgia is likely to get a big boost when the orignal series finally hits DVD on August 21. The series will not only feature the first 30 episodes (out of 60 from the first season), but a bunch of extras straight out of the Saban vault. For millions of boys who fell in love with Amy Jo Johnson back in the day, this is welcome news. I'm sure arguments abound among fans as to which Power Ranger was the best, but remember this: Ultraman owns them all.
Here's the complete press release courtesy of Shout! Factory. Enjoy!
Following its debut in 1993, Saban’s iconic live-action pop culture series, Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children’s television program in North America.
- 5/10/2012
- by feeds@themoviepool.com (Victor Medina)
- Cinelinx
Million of twentysomethings cry out in joy as the original Power Rangers are finally coming home on DVD.
Nothing says the 1990s like the TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The nostalgia is likely to get a big boost when the orignal series finally hits DVD on August 21. The series will not only feature the first 30 episodes (out of 60 from the first season), but a bunch of extras straight out of the Saban vault. For millions of boys who fell in love with Amy Jo Johnson back in the day, this is welcome news. I'm sure arguments abound among fans as to which Power Ranger was the best, but remember this: Ultraman owns them all.
Here's the complete press release courtesy of Shout! Factory. Enjoy!
Following its debut in 1993, Saban’s iconic live-action pop culture series, Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children’s television program in North America.
Nothing says the 1990s like the TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The nostalgia is likely to get a big boost when the orignal series finally hits DVD on August 21. The series will not only feature the first 30 episodes (out of 60 from the first season), but a bunch of extras straight out of the Saban vault. For millions of boys who fell in love with Amy Jo Johnson back in the day, this is welcome news. I'm sure arguments abound among fans as to which Power Ranger was the best, but remember this: Ultraman owns them all.
Here's the complete press release courtesy of Shout! Factory. Enjoy!
Following its debut in 1993, Saban’s iconic live-action pop culture series, Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children’s television program in North America.
- 5/10/2012
- by feeds@themoviepool.com (Victor Medina)
- Cinelinx
Million of twentysomethings cry out in joy as the original Power Rangers are finally coming home on DVD.
Nothing says the 1990s like the TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The nostalgia is likely to get a big boost when the orignal series finally hits DVD on August 21. The series will not only feature the first 30 episodes (out of 60 from the first season), but a bunch of extras straight out of the Saban vault. For millions of boys who fell in love with Amy Jo Johnson back in the day, this is welcome news. I'm sure arguments abound among fans as to which Power Ranger was the best, but remember this: Ultraman owns them all.
Here's the complete press release courtesy of Shout! Factory. Enjoy!
Following its debut in 1993, Saban’s iconic live-action pop culture series, Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children’s television program in North America.
Nothing says the 1990s like the TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The nostalgia is likely to get a big boost when the orignal series finally hits DVD on August 21. The series will not only feature the first 30 episodes (out of 60 from the first season), but a bunch of extras straight out of the Saban vault. For millions of boys who fell in love with Amy Jo Johnson back in the day, this is welcome news. I'm sure arguments abound among fans as to which Power Ranger was the best, but remember this: Ultraman owns them all.
Here's the complete press release courtesy of Shout! Factory. Enjoy!
Following its debut in 1993, Saban’s iconic live-action pop culture series, Power Rangers quickly became the most watched children’s television program in North America.
- 5/10/2012
- by feeds@themoviepool.com (Victor Medina)
- Cinelinx
It was an awkward conversation with my college roommate the day we moved in together. “Are you really hanging that up?” he asked, glaring at my Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers poster. “Of course!” I replied unapologetically. I mean, if I was going to have to stare at his giant Moroccan tapestry all year, he could handle my little Power Rangers poster. (And my Wall•E poster. And my Lost poster. Oh, and maybe my Spider-Man and Pokémon posters, too.) My roommate sort of grimaced, trying his hardest to seem pleasant, and I gave him a similar look of pity — clearly,...
- 8/1/2011
- by Grady Smith
- EW.com - PopWatch
I would have never thought in a million years that I would be more excited for a Demonic Toys sequel than a Puppet Master sequel... but the trailer for Demonic Toys 2: Personal Demons looks fartastic! Writer/director William Butler may be my new favorite person! Just check out his IMDb page to see all the awesome projects he has worked on; Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, Arena, Demolition Man and Eliminators. I will forgive him for his director credits if Demonic Toys 2 lives up to the trailer!
- 11/17/2009
- by wil
- HorrorYearbook
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