Power Rangers Kicks Off 20th Anniversary

Here's a brief article from LicenseMag:

Saban Brands and Shout Factory will officially kick off the 20th anniversary celebration of Power Rangers with a panel discussion at Comic-Con.
The event, called “Power Rangers: 20 Years and Beyond,” will take place July 12 and will feature members of the creative team, on-screen talent and other notables from the two-decade history of the series.
The panel will discuss the evolution of the Power Rangers franchise over the years, including the debut of the series on DVD and the show’s resurgence on Nickelodeon with “Power Rangers Super Samurai.”
Moderated by Shout Factory DVD producer Brian Ward, panelists will include Elie Dekel, president, Saban Brands; actor Paul Schrier, who played Bulk in the original series and in the current production; and “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” writer and supervising producer Tony Oliver.
In conjunction with the panel Shout will offer an exclusive Comic-Con version of the new Powers Rangers box set.

Power Rangers Megaforce Is.....

Goseiger :(

Here's the official Press Release:

LOS ANGELES (June 11, 2012) – (Virtual Press Office) - Saban Brands will launch the newest version of Power Rangers, the number-one kids action series on television, with Power Rangers Megaforce . The all new series, which premieres in 2013, will deliver mega action, humor, excitement, and entertainment, in addition to the core themes of friendship, teamwork, fitness, and helping others. Power Rangers Megaforce will air as Saban Brands celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise.

“Power Rangers continues to delight fans of all ages, even nearly 20 years after it was first introduced to kids across the world,” said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. “We are excited to continue the success we’ve experienced with our partnership with Nickelodeon and introduce fans everywhere to a MEGA- installment in 2013.”

Power Rangers Megaforce introduces a plot line that is sure to captivate audiences with exciting new characters, villains, and high-octane action. The new series features Gosei, a supernatural guardian who for centuries, has protected the earth with his robotic aide, Tensou. But when the evil Warstar aliens begin their massive invasion, Gosei calls upon five teenagers with attitude to form the ultimate team...the Power Rangers Megaforce!

When the teens morph into Power Rangers, they gain superhuman strength, agility, and mastery over martial arts. In addition to defending earth against the Warstar aliens, other monstrous factions emerge to challenge the Megaforce Rangers. Under the leadership of a malevolent alien, toxic beasts rise from their slimy underground lair to attack the Earth and a ruthless robot army launches an offensive from their deep sea compound. In order to face these new threats, the Power Rangers Megaforce unlock powerful battle modes to fight their adversaries. Go Go Power Rangers! – fans can look forward to all new MEGA adventures in 2013.

Saban Brands’ Power Rangers Megaforce
Saban Brands will launch the newest version of Power Rangers, the number-one kids action series on television, with Power Rangers Megaforce. The new series, which premieres in 2013, will deliver mega action, humor, excitement, and entertainment, in addition to the core themes of friendship, teamwork, fitness, and helping others. Power Rangers Megaforce will air as Saban Brands celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise. The series will be helmed by Haim Saban, who created and produced the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series in 1993. Following its introduction, Power Rangers quickly became the most-watched children’s television program in the United States. The series followed the adventures of a group of ordinary young people who “morphed” into superheroes. It was seen in more than 60 countries, translated into numerous languages, and was a mainstay in the most prominent international children’s programming blocks. Power Rangers LLC, which licenses and merchandises the Power Rangers brand, is an affiliate of Saban Brands. For more information, visit http://www.powerrangers.com.

About Saban Brands
Formed in 2010 as a subsidiary 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 http://www.sabanbrands.com



I am very ashamed at Saban Brands for saying that they were holding off auditions for "re-tooling?" You disappointed many fans for a Goseiger adaptation. I never usually complain about anything for Power Rangers, but this is the first time I am really pissed. I hope that this will be a Hybrid series or maybe the Gosei adaptation will be a 20-episode miniseries of sorts and air the Gokaiger adaptation right after?? I hope Saban Brands has a red herring.

Power Rangers Season 20: Megaforce Confirmed

Here's the article from Retail-Merchandiser:

The Big 2-0

Next year will mark the landmark 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers brand, an occasion for which Saban Brands is already deep in preparation. Plans for the anniversary include a new series, “Power Rangers MEGAFORCE.”
Saban Brands plans to embrace the series’ cross-generational appeal during the anniversary by celebrating its past as well as its present and future.
Older fans will be able to participate in special events and online activities, while new products and the new show will attract younger fans.
“We’re in an exciting place as a brand. We look at the 20th anniversary not just as a celebration of the past, but as our entry into a third decade,” Dekel says.
With new series launching every two years that reinvent the brand and change its theme, Power Rangers looks to remain a force in children’s entertainment. “Just like our audience, we’re constantly reinventing ourselves,” Dekel adds. “We can honestly say that after 20 years, this isn’t a fluke – kids really do identify with and engage with this show.”

New Power Rangers 2013 Info

Casting has resumed according to RangerBoard and RangerCrew. Male Ranger and the Pink Ranger sides have been released. They are translated Gokaiger Scripts. Ranger 1 is Gokai Blue. Cyborg is Barizorg. Ranger 2 is Gokai Silver. Ryan Jones is Ryu Ranger. Reese is Marvelous and Sadie is Oh Pink. There is no confirmation if 2013 will be a Gokaiger adaptation, even if it is no one knows what will happen to Goseiger.

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