In the world of television, a “pilot” episode is the one chance you have to make or break your show getting to air. If it doesn’t make the cut, it’s consigned to the film vault of history, never to be seen. It’s extremely unheard of for a franchise to get two pilots. Star Trek: The Original Series being one of those rare second chances.
Bafflingly it’s been assumed for years that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers had three pilots. As Tony Oliver, co-writer and developer of the Power Rangers pilot, first revealed at Power Morphicon in 2007, “the pilot episode, which turned into the first episode [“Day of the Dumpster”], they actually did three times.”
That means they shot three separate pilot episodes, right? Well, yes, but also no. It’s very complicated so we did the biggest deep dive research on the Power Rangers pilot ever. What we uncovered changes everything...
Bafflingly it’s been assumed for years that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers had three pilots. As Tony Oliver, co-writer and developer of the Power Rangers pilot, first revealed at Power Morphicon in 2007, “the pilot episode, which turned into the first episode [“Day of the Dumpster”], they actually did three times.”
That means they shot three separate pilot episodes, right? Well, yes, but also no. It’s very complicated so we did the biggest deep dive research on the Power Rangers pilot ever. What we uncovered changes everything...
- 4/29/2024
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
Amy Jo Johnson is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers her own way. The Pink Ranger is releasing a short story and shared the news on social media with all of her fans.
“No spoilers! Just overly excited to be working with [Francesco Mortarino] on our Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Anniversary Special Short Story! Got our page layouts yesterday. And it’s looking incredible! Can’t wait to share this teaser with you all,” Johnson posted on Instagram.
The short story, which is set to be made available on August 30th, is a teaser that “sets up our Mmpr comic book series coming out early 2024.”
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“No spoilers! Just overly excited to be working with [Francesco Mortarino] on our Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Anniversary Special Short Story! Got our page layouts yesterday. And it’s looking incredible! Can’t wait to share this teaser with you all,” Johnson posted on Instagram.
The short story, which is set to be made available on August 30th, is a teaser that “sets up our Mmpr comic book series coming out early 2024.”
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Johnson is honoring the legacy of Mmpr with the comic book series after turning down the opportunity to take part in a reunion movie for Netflix earlier this year. The...
- 6/24/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
"Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" is everything fans could have hoped for in a celebration of 30 years of "Power Rangers." This is a special that is full of fanservice, Easter eggs from even the deepest of deep cuts from across "Power Rangers" lore, and all sorts of cheesy jokes and cool martial arts moves — including Hip-Hop kido.
"Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" takes place after the death of one of the Rangers, with the rest mourning a loss of one of their own as Rita Repulsa returns in a new robot body to wreak chaos across the globe. Meanwhile, a new Ranger rises to take the mantle of the old generation, because Power Rangers are forever.
This is a special full of cool moments and loving homages to the franchise, including a rather emotional coda that pays tribute to two fallen rangers, Jason David Frank and Thuy Trang.
"Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" takes place after the death of one of the Rangers, with the rest mourning a loss of one of their own as Rita Repulsa returns in a new robot body to wreak chaos across the globe. Meanwhile, a new Ranger rises to take the mantle of the old generation, because Power Rangers are forever.
This is a special full of cool moments and loving homages to the franchise, including a rather emotional coda that pays tribute to two fallen rangers, Jason David Frank and Thuy Trang.
- 4/20/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always."
It should come as no surprise that "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" is completely filled with nostalgia. Unlike most other anniversary specials for the beloved tokusatsu franchise, "Once & Always" does not feature several iterations of Power Rangers meeting, like "Forever Red" or "Once a Ranger." Instead, this is entirely focused on the first series in the franchise, the multi-season "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" and its two generations of Rangers.
The special focuses on the return of Rita Repulsa, who has got herself a new robot body and brings tragedy to the Rangers. When Repulsa's armies start attacking Rangers around the world, new heroes will rise and the Power Rangers will see their legacy and their abilities tested. "Once & Always" sees the return of Zack Taylor (Walter Jones) and Billy Cranston (David Yost) from the first team, as...
It should come as no surprise that "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" is completely filled with nostalgia. Unlike most other anniversary specials for the beloved tokusatsu franchise, "Once & Always" does not feature several iterations of Power Rangers meeting, like "Forever Red" or "Once a Ranger." Instead, this is entirely focused on the first series in the franchise, the multi-season "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" and its two generations of Rangers.
The special focuses on the return of Rita Repulsa, who has got herself a new robot body and brings tragedy to the Rangers. When Repulsa's armies start attacking Rangers around the world, new heroes will rise and the Power Rangers will see their legacy and their abilities tested. "Once & Always" sees the return of Zack Taylor (Walter Jones) and Billy Cranston (David Yost) from the first team, as...
- 4/19/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
This Power Rangers: Once and Always review contains spoilers.
Power Rangers: Once and Always, with a brisk hour-long runtime, does the impossible for a nostalgia focused special. It isn’t concerned with playing solely to cheap memories and easy jokes for casual fans, and isn’t obsessed with deep fan lore, either. Its primary focus is instead on just being the next entry in these characters’ lives. It’s doing something new and not just playing the hits.
The special most closely follows Blue Ranger Billy (David Yost) and Black Ranger Zack (Walter Emanuel Jones). We check in on their lives and see them in new situations. After the death of Yellow Ranger Trini, Zack takes on guardianship of her daughter, Minh (Charlie Kersh). It’s a wonderful new side of Zack that still highlights the character’s familiar warmth and charm. His interactions with Minh are the best part of the special,...
Power Rangers: Once and Always, with a brisk hour-long runtime, does the impossible for a nostalgia focused special. It isn’t concerned with playing solely to cheap memories and easy jokes for casual fans, and isn’t obsessed with deep fan lore, either. Its primary focus is instead on just being the next entry in these characters’ lives. It’s doing something new and not just playing the hits.
The special most closely follows Blue Ranger Billy (David Yost) and Black Ranger Zack (Walter Emanuel Jones). We check in on their lives and see them in new situations. After the death of Yellow Ranger Trini, Zack takes on guardianship of her daughter, Minh (Charlie Kersh). It’s a wonderful new side of Zack that still highlights the character’s familiar warmth and charm. His interactions with Minh are the best part of the special,...
- 4/19/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always is an action-adventure film directed by Charlie Haskell and starring Johnny Yong Bosch, Richard Steven Horvitz and David Yost.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always is a Powers Rangers special set in 2023.
It may seem that this is written by ChatGPT, but the fact is more than curious because, despite being filmed in 2023, it has been made following the television schemes of the 90s? for the delight of their fans…
And for the astonishment of the rest of the viewers, who may not be prepared for what they are about to watch, nor believe it after watching it.
About the Movie
Power Rangers is a clear heir to the mythical Batman series of the 60s, the one with outfits taken from a costume store and kicks and punches “explained” with comic bubbles saying Boom! and Kapow! Well, this one is something of the sort,...
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always is a Powers Rangers special set in 2023.
It may seem that this is written by ChatGPT, but the fact is more than curious because, despite being filmed in 2023, it has been made following the television schemes of the 90s? for the delight of their fans…
And for the astonishment of the rest of the viewers, who may not be prepared for what they are about to watch, nor believe it after watching it.
About the Movie
Power Rangers is a clear heir to the mythical Batman series of the 60s, the one with outfits taken from a costume store and kicks and punches “explained” with comic bubbles saying Boom! and Kapow! Well, this one is something of the sort,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Let's get something out of the way first. "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" is not where you want to start as a newcomer to the "Power Rangers" franchise. It is also not a wildly different reimagining of the '90s juggernaut — so don't expect a gritty reboot like the Joseph Kahn and Adi Shankar short film. Instead, what this offers is a nostalgia-filled special that is not particularly different from the many, many, many other anniversary crossover specials the franchise has done over the years.
What does make "Once & Always" different and notable is that it is entirely focused on the original "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" iteration rather than trying to tie in the past with the future. And even if this is still as cheesy as the original '90s show, it does have some edge to it that makes it stand out — plus a loving tribute to fallen Rangers.
What does make "Once & Always" different and notable is that it is entirely focused on the original "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" iteration rather than trying to tie in the past with the future. And even if this is still as cheesy as the original '90s show, it does have some edge to it that makes it stand out — plus a loving tribute to fallen Rangers.
- 4/18/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always movie, John Mulaney’s new stand-up special, the second season of Sweet Tooth and the final seasons of Better Call Saul, Working Moms and Firefly Lane are among the much-anticipated projects hitting Netflix this month.
The Power Rangers movie, streaming April 19, brings back series castmembers David Yost, Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch as they face off against the evil Rita Repulsa (Barbara Goodson) once more.
John Mulaney returns to Netflix for his latest stand-up special, Baby J, on April 25. Baby J, shot at Boston’s Symphony Hall, marks Mulaney’s third stand-up special at Netflix, which also streamed his variety special John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch in 2019. The special is also Mulaney’s first since his recent divorce, stint in rehab and welcoming a baby with Olivia Munn.
At the end of the month, Netflix...
The Power Rangers movie, streaming April 19, brings back series castmembers David Yost, Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch as they face off against the evil Rita Repulsa (Barbara Goodson) once more.
John Mulaney returns to Netflix for his latest stand-up special, Baby J, on April 25. Baby J, shot at Boston’s Symphony Hall, marks Mulaney’s third stand-up special at Netflix, which also streamed his variety special John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch in 2019. The special is also Mulaney’s first since his recent divorce, stint in rehab and welcoming a baby with Olivia Munn.
At the end of the month, Netflix...
- 4/7/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Power Rangers has been running nonstop for 30 years. Since its debut in 1993 on Fox Kids, the superhero series has grown and changed, introducing team after team of Rangers and creating a legacy that’s tough to match in pop culture. The franchise will be celebrating its big 30th anniversary in style with a Netflix special which will take things back to the beginning.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always is bringing back a large chunk of the original Mighty Morphin Rangers and will give us a look at where they’ve ended up after all this time. We have no doubt this special will be filled with answers to questions fans have had for a long time along with callbacks and Easter eggs galore. With that in mind, we put together this list of essential episodes to revisit so you’ll get the maximum level of enjoyment from the special.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always is bringing back a large chunk of the original Mighty Morphin Rangers and will give us a look at where they’ve ended up after all this time. We have no doubt this special will be filled with answers to questions fans have had for a long time along with callbacks and Easter eggs galore. With that in mind, we put together this list of essential episodes to revisit so you’ll get the maximum level of enjoyment from the special.
- 4/1/2023
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
It’s been 30 years since “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” premiered, but Amy Jo Johnson, who played the original Pink Ranger, isn’t finished with the franchise quite yet.
After raising $250,000 in less than 24 hours via a Kickstarter campaign for the “Power Rangers: A 30th Anniversary Comic Book Celebration,” Johnson will write a brand new “Power Rangers” comic book series with publisher Boom Studios, Variety can exclusively announce.
Debuting the series next year, Johnson collaborated with her partner and director Matt Hotson to co-write it. She recalls coming up with the idea before the pandemic hit in 2020. “I was daydreaming about it and mentioned it to my boyfriend, Matt. He said, ‘Why don’t you try to write it as a comic book?'” Johnson tells Variety. “We had all the time on our hands, so we daydreamed up this entire comic book series knowing the 30th anniversary was coming.”
The...
After raising $250,000 in less than 24 hours via a Kickstarter campaign for the “Power Rangers: A 30th Anniversary Comic Book Celebration,” Johnson will write a brand new “Power Rangers” comic book series with publisher Boom Studios, Variety can exclusively announce.
Debuting the series next year, Johnson collaborated with her partner and director Matt Hotson to co-write it. She recalls coming up with the idea before the pandemic hit in 2020. “I was daydreaming about it and mentioned it to my boyfriend, Matt. He said, ‘Why don’t you try to write it as a comic book?'” Johnson tells Variety. “We had all the time on our hands, so we daydreamed up this entire comic book series knowing the 30th anniversary was coming.”
The...
- 3/31/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Power Rangers star Amy Jo Johnson is speaking out about reports surrounding her absence from Netflix's Might Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.
When the anniversary project was announced, many of Johnson's former co-stars were confirmed to be on board.
The actress has taken issue with fans saying she didn't take part in the project due to monetary reasons.
"Please stop saying I didn't do reunion because of money. Simply not true," she wrote.
"Maybe I just didn't want to wear spandex in my fifties."
"Or I couldn't travel to New Zealand to film for a month. Or perhaps it's none of [your] beeswax."
The special was filmed before fellow co-star Jason David Frank's death.
Johnson shared that both actors declined the project for their "own reasons."
"[Jason David Frank] and I both chose not to for our own reasons. They filmed before he passed," Johnson wrote.
The star added that she's excited...
When the anniversary project was announced, many of Johnson's former co-stars were confirmed to be on board.
The actress has taken issue with fans saying she didn't take part in the project due to monetary reasons.
"Please stop saying I didn't do reunion because of money. Simply not true," she wrote.
"Maybe I just didn't want to wear spandex in my fifties."
"Or I couldn't travel to New Zealand to film for a month. Or perhaps it's none of [your] beeswax."
The special was filmed before fellow co-star Jason David Frank's death.
Johnson shared that both actors declined the project for their "own reasons."
"[Jason David Frank] and I both chose not to for our own reasons. They filmed before he passed," Johnson wrote.
The star added that she's excited...
- 3/27/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Amy Jo Johnson has shut down reports that she rejected the offer of a role in the forthcoming Power Rangers reunion special over money.
The 52-year-old actor, who played Pink Ranger aka Kimberly Hart in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series, will not appear in the movie Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, which is out on 19 April.
On Sunday 26 March, Johnson tweeted asking people to stop claiming she turned the film down because of the proposed fee.
“Please stop saying I didn’t do reunion because of money. Simply not true,” she wrote. “Maybe I just didn’t want to wear spandex in my fifties.
“Or I couldn’t travel to New Zealand to film for a month. Or perhaps it’s “none of [your] beeswax.”
The Power Rangers reunion was filmed before alum Jason David Frank‘s death. Johnson said both actors chose not to reprise their roles for their “own reasons.
The 52-year-old actor, who played Pink Ranger aka Kimberly Hart in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series, will not appear in the movie Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, which is out on 19 April.
On Sunday 26 March, Johnson tweeted asking people to stop claiming she turned the film down because of the proposed fee.
“Please stop saying I didn’t do reunion because of money. Simply not true,” she wrote. “Maybe I just didn’t want to wear spandex in my fifties.
“Or I couldn’t travel to New Zealand to film for a month. Or perhaps it’s “none of [your] beeswax.”
The Power Rangers reunion was filmed before alum Jason David Frank‘s death. Johnson said both actors chose not to reprise their roles for their “own reasons.
- 3/27/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - TV
Amy Jo Johnson is shutting down rumors about the reason she opted not to take part in the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers reunion movie for Netflix.
“Please stop saying I didn’t do reunion because of money Simply not true,” the former Pink Ranger tweeted.
Johnson continued, “Maybe I just didn’t want to wear spandex in my 50s or couldn’t go to [New Zealand] for a month. Or none of ur beeswax. [Jason David Frank] & I both chose not to for our own reasons. They filmed before he passed.”
The Felicity alum added that she was “excited to see [her] pals” Davis Yost and Walter Jones “rock it” in the movie playing the Blue and Black Ranger, respectively.
Excited to see my pals @David_Yost & @Walterejones rock it though!! #PowerRangers
— Amy Jo Johnson (@_amyjojohnson) March 26, 2023
Johnson had previously addressed not being part of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always which is...
“Please stop saying I didn’t do reunion because of money Simply not true,” the former Pink Ranger tweeted.
Johnson continued, “Maybe I just didn’t want to wear spandex in my 50s or couldn’t go to [New Zealand] for a month. Or none of ur beeswax. [Jason David Frank] & I both chose not to for our own reasons. They filmed before he passed.”
The Felicity alum added that she was “excited to see [her] pals” Davis Yost and Walter Jones “rock it” in the movie playing the Blue and Black Ranger, respectively.
Excited to see my pals @David_Yost & @Walterejones rock it though!! #PowerRangers
— Amy Jo Johnson (@_amyjojohnson) March 26, 2023
Johnson had previously addressed not being part of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always which is...
- 3/26/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The original Pink Power Ranger is busy fighting rumors.
As previously reported, Amy Jo Johnson is not a part of Netflix’s 30th anniversary reunion movie, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, that premieres Wednesday, April 19.
More from TVLineNetflix's Power Rangers Reunion Trailer Addresses Trini's Death -- WatchAmy Jo Johnson Explains Why Kimberly Isn't in Netflix's Power Rangers Reunion Special: 'For the Record...'Jason David Frank Dies: Amy Jo Johnson Pays Tribute to Power Rangers Co-Star
The premise for the flick: Thirty years after first being formed by the wise and powerful Zordon, the Power Rangers come...
As previously reported, Amy Jo Johnson is not a part of Netflix’s 30th anniversary reunion movie, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, that premieres Wednesday, April 19.
More from TVLineNetflix's Power Rangers Reunion Trailer Addresses Trini's Death -- WatchAmy Jo Johnson Explains Why Kimberly Isn't in Netflix's Power Rangers Reunion Special: 'For the Record...'Jason David Frank Dies: Amy Jo Johnson Pays Tribute to Power Rangers Co-Star
The premise for the flick: Thirty years after first being formed by the wise and powerful Zordon, the Power Rangers come...
- 3/26/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
The original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers return for the 30th anniversary of the American series on Netflix. While favorites like David Yost (Blue Ranger) and Walter Emmanuel Jones (Black Ranger) will return, so will the evilest villain. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always will bring back the vile Rita Repulsa (Barbara Goodson), but her return is questionable based on how the character exited the franchise.
Robot Rita Repulsa in ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Once and Always’ | via Netflix Rita Repulsa found a new body and wants her revenge in ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always’
Set to release on Netflix on April 19, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always has the Rangers face their first enemy as they lose one of their own. Wearing their original suits and power coins, Billy, Zack, the Green Ranger, and the Yellow Ranger learn Rita Repulsa has returned.
The official trailer revealed...
Robot Rita Repulsa in ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Once and Always’ | via Netflix Rita Repulsa found a new body and wants her revenge in ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always’
Set to release on Netflix on April 19, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always has the Rangers face their first enemy as they lose one of their own. Wearing their original suits and power coins, Billy, Zack, the Green Ranger, and the Yellow Ranger learn Rita Repulsa has returned.
The official trailer revealed...
- 3/23/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” are reuniting with revenge over Rita Repulsa on their minds in Netflix’s 30th anniversary special.
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always,” which launches April 19 on Netflix, follows the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ quest for vengeance 30 years after Zordon formed the team. While in the midst of a global crisis, a previous threat resurfaces as Rita Repulsa sets her sights on the group.
“After all these years, I found a new body” Rita Repulsa says in the trailer as the Blue Ranger Billy Cranston (David Yost) is in disbelief, saying, “No, it can’t be.” “It’s time for revenge,” Rita Repulsa declares before delivering a devastating blow that leaves the rangers reeling.
The special’s trailer also reveals Rita Repulsa is responsible for the death of Trini, the original Yellow Power Ranger, as Trini’s daughter, Minh (Charlie Kersh), states “she killed mom — we gotta destroy her.
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always,” which launches April 19 on Netflix, follows the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ quest for vengeance 30 years after Zordon formed the team. While in the midst of a global crisis, a previous threat resurfaces as Rita Repulsa sets her sights on the group.
“After all these years, I found a new body” Rita Repulsa says in the trailer as the Blue Ranger Billy Cranston (David Yost) is in disbelief, saying, “No, it can’t be.” “It’s time for revenge,” Rita Repulsa declares before delivering a devastating blow that leaves the rangers reeling.
The special’s trailer also reveals Rita Repulsa is responsible for the death of Trini, the original Yellow Power Ranger, as Trini’s daughter, Minh (Charlie Kersh), states “she killed mom — we gotta destroy her.
- 3/22/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
It’s a bittersweet reunion as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reassemble to take down a familiar foe in the new trailer for Netflix’s 30th anniversary special.
Premiering Wednesday, April 19, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always marks the return of some of the franchise’s earliest cast members — David Yost as Blue Ranger Billy Cranston, Walter Jones as Black Ranger Zack Taylor, Catherine Sutherland as Pink Ranger Kat Hillard, Steve Cardenas as Red Ranger Rocky DeSantos, Richard Steven Horvitz as Alpha 5 and Barbara Goodson as Rita Repulsa. Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch will also appear as Aisha Campbell and Adam Park,...
Premiering Wednesday, April 19, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always marks the return of some of the franchise’s earliest cast members — David Yost as Blue Ranger Billy Cranston, Walter Jones as Black Ranger Zack Taylor, Catherine Sutherland as Pink Ranger Kat Hillard, Steve Cardenas as Red Ranger Rocky DeSantos, Richard Steven Horvitz as Alpha 5 and Barbara Goodson as Rita Repulsa. Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch will also appear as Aisha Campbell and Adam Park,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
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
Beep, beep, beep-beep, beep beep. That’s Netflix signaling the communicators of fans of the original incarnation of the long-running children’s action series. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always is the new 30th-anniversary reunion love letter to the Og audience that made it a phenomenon in the 90s. Netflix has just released a trailer that will hit your nostalgia bone hard as it reunites former cast members of season one — Walter Jones, David Yost, Barbara Goodson, who voiced Rita Repulsa, Richard Steven Horvitz, who voiced Alpha 5, as well season two cast members — Steven Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Johnny Yong Bosch, and Karen Ashley.
The synopsis from Netflix reads,
The Rangers come face-to-face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs.
As exciting as it is to see returning cast members,...
The synopsis from Netflix reads,
The Rangers come face-to-face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs.
As exciting as it is to see returning cast members,...
- 3/22/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The time has finally come for Power Rangers fans. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the American Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series, Netflix will release Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always movie. Original stars David Yost (Billy) and Walter Emanuel Jones (Zack), Johnny Yong Bosch (Adam), Steve Cardenas (Rocky), Karan Ashley (Aisha), and Catherine Sutherland (Kat) will return. But after over 20 years, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always will finally address what happened to Trini.
David Yost, Walter Emanuel Jones, and Charlie Kersh ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Once and Always’ | via Netflix Thuy Trang died in a car accident seven years after leaving ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’
The 30-year reunion special may be emotional for many fans who grew up with the original American series and the franchise as a whole. Yost, Jason David Frank, Jones, Bosch, Amy Jo Johnson, Austin St. John, and Thuy Trang were...
David Yost, Walter Emanuel Jones, and Charlie Kersh ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Once and Always’ | via Netflix Thuy Trang died in a car accident seven years after leaving ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’
The 30-year reunion special may be emotional for many fans who grew up with the original American series and the franchise as a whole. Yost, Jason David Frank, Jones, Bosch, Amy Jo Johnson, Austin St. John, and Thuy Trang were...
- 3/22/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
"You've got this, good luck!" Netflix has revealed a full trailer for their upcoming epic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always movie, a spin-off from all the other Power Rangers TV series. This one lands on Netflix later in April this spring. "A mighty morphin reunion 30 years in the making," this one is a throwback to the old series from when it first debuted in the 1990s. In this new follow-up, the Rangers come face-to-face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs. The full cast includes Richard Steven Horvitz, Johnny Yong Bosch, David Yost, Barbara Goodson, Catherine Sutherland, Karan Ashley, Steve Cardenas, Charlie Kersh, and Walter Jones as The Black Ranger. "Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger" is the motto. This looks like a classic throwback in good and bad ways,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“Bupkis,” Peacock’s new 8-episode series starring Pete Davidson, Joe Pesci and Edie Falco, will premiere May 4, the streamer announced Wednesday. As part of the reveal, Peacock also shared first-look photos from the series.
Davidson serves as writer and executive producer and stars in the fictionalized version of his life. Falco portrays his mom and Pesci will portray his grandfather. “Bupkis” will include an array of guest stars, including Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson and Chase Sui Wonders.
Judah Miller serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer. Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, Erin David also executive produced alongside co-writer Dave Sirus.
Check out the “Bupkis” first-look images below.
Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca, Edie Falco as Amy Davidson Brad Garrett as Roy Charlie Day as Glen Rossi Kenan Thompson as Referee Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca Simon Rex as Ice Pop, Pete Davidson as Pete Davidson...
Davidson serves as writer and executive producer and stars in the fictionalized version of his life. Falco portrays his mom and Pesci will portray his grandfather. “Bupkis” will include an array of guest stars, including Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson and Chase Sui Wonders.
Judah Miller serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer. Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, Erin David also executive produced alongside co-writer Dave Sirus.
Check out the “Bupkis” first-look images below.
Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca, Edie Falco as Amy Davidson Brad Garrett as Roy Charlie Day as Glen Rossi Kenan Thompson as Referee Joe Pesci as Joe Larocca Simon Rex as Ice Pop, Pete Davidson as Pete Davidson...
- 3/16/2023
- by Charna Flam and Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
"Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always" is a 30th anniversary, scripted, stand-alone TV special produced by Hasbro and Entertainment One, featuring the original cast including David Yost, Walter E. Jones and Barbara Goodson aka 'Rita Repulsa', streaming April 19, 2023 on Netflix:
Premiering in 1993, the original series adapted stock footage from the Japanese live-action TV series "Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger", "Gosei Sentai Dairanger" and "Ninja Sentai Kakuranger".
"...on an exploratory mission, two astronauts discover an extraterrestrial container and breach the unit, inadvertently releasing the evil alien 'Rita Repulsa' from 10,000 years of confinement.
"Upon her release, she and her army of evil space aliens set their sights on conquering the nearest planet—Earth. The wise sage 'Zordon', later becomes aware of her release and orders his robotic assistant 'Alpha 5' to select five teenagers with attitude to defend the Earth from Rita's attacks.
"The five teens chosen are 'Jason Lee Scott',...
Premiering in 1993, the original series adapted stock footage from the Japanese live-action TV series "Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger", "Gosei Sentai Dairanger" and "Ninja Sentai Kakuranger".
"...on an exploratory mission, two astronauts discover an extraterrestrial container and breach the unit, inadvertently releasing the evil alien 'Rita Repulsa' from 10,000 years of confinement.
"Upon her release, she and her army of evil space aliens set their sights on conquering the nearest planet—Earth. The wise sage 'Zordon', later becomes aware of her release and orders his robotic assistant 'Alpha 5' to select five teenagers with attitude to defend the Earth from Rita's attacks.
"The five teens chosen are 'Jason Lee Scott',...
- 2/11/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The upcoming Power Rangers reunion, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, will arrive this spring, but not every cast member from your childhood will appear. With the reunion, just a few months from its Netflix debut, Amy Jo Johnson, the Pink Ranger, aka Kimberly Hart, has explained why she will be absent.
On why she’ll be sitting out the much-anticipated Power Rangers reunion, Johnson tweeted, “For the record I never said no…I just didn’t say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in-store! Looking forward to watching my friends kick ass!”
For the record I never said no…I just didn’t say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in-store! Looking forward to watching my friends kick ass! #PowerRangers30
— Amy Jo Johnson (@_amyjojohnson) January 18, 2023
Unfortunately, Johnson is one of several cast members who won’t be kicking ass in the reunion.
On why she’ll be sitting out the much-anticipated Power Rangers reunion, Johnson tweeted, “For the record I never said no…I just didn’t say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in-store! Looking forward to watching my friends kick ass!”
For the record I never said no…I just didn’t say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in-store! Looking forward to watching my friends kick ass! #PowerRangers30
— Amy Jo Johnson (@_amyjojohnson) January 18, 2023
Unfortunately, Johnson is one of several cast members who won’t be kicking ass in the reunion.
- 1/20/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Instead of go-go Power Rangers for the 30th anniversary special on Netflix, at least one prominent cast member is singing no-go.
“For the record I never said no,” Johnson tweeted on Wednesday. “I just didn’t say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in store! Looking forward to watching my friends kick ass!”
Netflix is powering up the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, a standalone special set for April 19 that reunites David Yost as Billy Cranston, the original Blue Ranger; Walter E. Jones as Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger; Steve Cardenas as Rocky DeSantos, the second Red Ranger; Catherine Sunderland as Kat, the second Pink Ranger; Karan Ashley as Aisha Campbell, the second Yellow Ranger; and Johnny Yong Bosch as Adam Park, the second Black Ranger.
The special will also feature voice actors Barbara Goodson, the American voice of Rita Repulsa, and Richard Horvitz,...
“For the record I never said no,” Johnson tweeted on Wednesday. “I just didn’t say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in store! Looking forward to watching my friends kick ass!”
Netflix is powering up the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, a standalone special set for April 19 that reunites David Yost as Billy Cranston, the original Blue Ranger; Walter E. Jones as Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger; Steve Cardenas as Rocky DeSantos, the second Red Ranger; Catherine Sunderland as Kat, the second Pink Ranger; Karan Ashley as Aisha Campbell, the second Yellow Ranger; and Johnny Yong Bosch as Adam Park, the second Black Ranger.
The special will also feature voice actors Barbara Goodson, the American voice of Rita Repulsa, and Richard Horvitz,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Some of the most memorable characters in Power Rangers history are assembling for a 30th anniversary special on Netflix. (Key word: some.)
Among those not returning is Amy Jo Johnson, who played Kimberly Hart, the first-ever Pink Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, from 1993 to 1995. And lest there be any confusion about why Kimberly isn’t suiting back up for old time’s sake, Johnson has cleared the air in a tweet.
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Among those not returning is Amy Jo Johnson, who played Kimberly Hart, the first-ever Pink Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, from 1993 to 1995. And lest there be any confusion about why Kimberly isn’t suiting back up for old time’s sake, Johnson has cleared the air in a tweet.
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- 1/18/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The original stars of one of the most enduring kids’ TV franchises in history are reuniting for a new Netflix special, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always”.
The new scripted special will feature Walter Emanuel Jones, David Yost (Blue Ranger Billy), Catherine Sutherland, as well as Steve Cardenas, Karan Ashley (Yellow Ranger Aisha), and Johnny Yong Bosch (Black Ranger Adam), all reprising their roles.
Read More: ‘Power Rangers’ Is Being Rebooted Once Again
“Our Ranger family runs deep,” Jones told Entertainment Weekly of reuniting with his co-stars more than 30 years later.
Meanwhile, Yost took to Twitter to proclaim, “I had so much fun working on this Special!
Are you ready to celebrate 30 years of action & adventure with an all-new stand-alone special; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always??? I had so much fun working on this Special! This incredible event will be streaming Globally on @netflix April 19th! #PowerRangers30 pic.
The new scripted special will feature Walter Emanuel Jones, David Yost (Blue Ranger Billy), Catherine Sutherland, as well as Steve Cardenas, Karan Ashley (Yellow Ranger Aisha), and Johnny Yong Bosch (Black Ranger Adam), all reprising their roles.
Read More: ‘Power Rangers’ Is Being Rebooted Once Again
“Our Ranger family runs deep,” Jones told Entertainment Weekly of reuniting with his co-stars more than 30 years later.
Meanwhile, Yost took to Twitter to proclaim, “I had so much fun working on this Special!
Are you ready to celebrate 30 years of action & adventure with an all-new stand-alone special; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always??? I had so much fun working on this Special! This incredible event will be streaming Globally on @netflix April 19th! #PowerRangers30 pic.
- 1/18/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers made its debut way back in 1993, instantly becoming a hit for the after school crowd. Thirty years later, Netflix has put together a special honoring three decades of a television franchise that remains in the hearts of those who grew up with it. The special, subtitled Once & Always, is making waves for bringing together some of the original cast, including Blue Ranger Billy (David Yost) and Black Ranger Zach (Walter Emanuel Jones). Joining them from Season 2 will be Steve Cardenas who played the second Red Ranger Rocky, and Karan Ashley who played the second Yellow Ranger Aisha, along with Johnny Yong Bosch who played the second Black Ranger Adam. Season 3’s Catherine Sutherland, who played the second Pink Ranger Kat, is also returning. Some very sad absences from the original cast include original Yellow Ranger Trini, played by Thuy Trang, who died in a car accident...
- 1/18/2023
- TV Insider
"Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always" is a 30th anniversary, scripted, stand-alone TV special produced by Hasbro and Entertainment One, featuring the original cast of "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers", including David Yost, Walter E. Jones and Barbara Goodson aka 'Rita Repulsa', streaming April 19, 2023 on Netflix:
Premiering in 1993, the original series adapted stock footage from the Japanese live-action TV series "Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger", "Gosei Sentai Dairanger" and "Ninja Sentai Kakuranger".
"...on an exploratory mission, two astronauts discover an extraterrestrial container and breach the unit, inadvertently releasing the evil alien 'Rita Repulsa' from 10,000 years of confinement.
"Upon her release, she and her army of evil space aliens set their sights on conquering the nearest planet—Earth. The wise sage 'Zordon', later becomes aware of her release and orders his robotic assistant 'Alpha 5' to select five teenagers with attitude to defend the Earth from Rita's attacks.
"The five teens chosen...
Premiering in 1993, the original series adapted stock footage from the Japanese live-action TV series "Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger", "Gosei Sentai Dairanger" and "Ninja Sentai Kakuranger".
"...on an exploratory mission, two astronauts discover an extraterrestrial container and breach the unit, inadvertently releasing the evil alien 'Rita Repulsa' from 10,000 years of confinement.
"Upon her release, she and her army of evil space aliens set their sights on conquering the nearest planet—Earth. The wise sage 'Zordon', later becomes aware of her release and orders his robotic assistant 'Alpha 5' to select five teenagers with attitude to defend the Earth from Rita's attacks.
"The five teens chosen...
- 1/17/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Power Rangers" is one of the biggest franchises to come out of the '90s. Based on the Japanese franchise "Super Sentai," the "Power Rangers" series follows a group of teenagers chosen to fight evil with the help of super suits and giant robots that morph together to make an even bigger robot.
When it premiered, the series was the closest '90s kids got to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You got a team of superheroes fighting cartoonish villains by punching the hell out of them, with a more diverse team than even the current MCU has.
And just like the MCU, the "Power Rangers" franchise has an expansive universe with a couple of different timelines, and stories that go to space, and travel to different galaxies, yet they all somehow have the same technology as our timeline. Still, no matter how many seasons there are, there is arguably no...
When it premiered, the series was the closest '90s kids got to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You got a team of superheroes fighting cartoonish villains by punching the hell out of them, with a more diverse team than even the current MCU has.
And just like the MCU, the "Power Rangers" franchise has an expansive universe with a couple of different timelines, and stories that go to space, and travel to different galaxies, yet they all somehow have the same technology as our timeline. Still, no matter how many seasons there are, there is arguably no...
- 1/17/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Film: "Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa"
Where You Can Stream It: YouTube
The Pitch: Everyone that celebrates Christmas probably has a holiday movie that they watch to get them in the spirit. For some, it's the Rankin and Bass claymation specials. For others, it's "Die Hard." Growing up, "Elf" and "A Christmas Story" during its 24-hour marathon on TBS were my family's go-tos for Christmas morning cheer.
Of course, I still follow this tradition — I will defend "Elf" as a whimsically fun time until my dying breath. However, as I grew older and developed my own taste in films, I expanded my holiday watches. Nowadays, I turn on stuff like "Black Christmas" and the first two "Silent Night, Deadly Night" movies,...
The Film: "Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa"
Where You Can Stream It: YouTube
The Pitch: Everyone that celebrates Christmas probably has a holiday movie that they watch to get them in the spirit. For some, it's the Rankin and Bass claymation specials. For others, it's "Die Hard." Growing up, "Elf" and "A Christmas Story" during its 24-hour marathon on TBS were my family's go-tos for Christmas morning cheer.
Of course, I still follow this tradition — I will defend "Elf" as a whimsically fun time until my dying breath. However, as I grew older and developed my own taste in films, I expanded my holiday watches. Nowadays, I turn on stuff like "Black Christmas" and the first two "Silent Night, Deadly Night" movies,...
- 12/24/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
The stars of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are paying tribute to their late co-star Jason David Frank, who died at the age of 49 on Saturday, November 19. Frank played Tommy Oliver, aka the Green Ranger (and later the White Ranger), on the popular 1990s children’s action series, starring alongside the likes of Amy Jo Johnson, who played his love interest, the Pink Ranger. Johnson was one of many former Power Rangers stars who took to social media over the weekend to mourn Frank’s passing. “Jase, you were beautiful and truly unique,” Johnson wrote on Instagram alongside a selfie with Frank during a fan convention. “My life just won’t be the same without your frenetic, hilarious, caring, driven and creative ball of energy. I will always love you, dear friend. Please Rest now In Peace…” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amy Jo Johnson (@atothedoublej) Walter Emanuel Jones,...
- 11/21/2022
- TV Insider
Jason David Frank, best known for his role in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died aged 49.
A representative for Frank, Justine Hunt, confirmed his death to Yahoo on Sunday 20 November.
“Unfortunately, it is true. Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being,” Ms Hunt of Hines and Hunt Entertainment said.
“He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will be truly missed.”
An official cause of death has not been disclosed, but multiple reports have indicated Frank died by suicide.
Frank’s Power Rangers costar Walter Emanuel Jones paid tribute to the actor in a statement to People, calling him “an inspiration to so many”.
“It’s so sad to lose another member of our Ranger family,” Jones said. “He had a wild sense of humor. We had our share of ups and downs,...
A representative for Frank, Justine Hunt, confirmed his death to Yahoo on Sunday 20 November.
“Unfortunately, it is true. Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being,” Ms Hunt of Hines and Hunt Entertainment said.
“He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will be truly missed.”
An official cause of death has not been disclosed, but multiple reports have indicated Frank died by suicide.
Frank’s Power Rangers costar Walter Emanuel Jones paid tribute to the actor in a statement to People, calling him “an inspiration to so many”.
“It’s so sad to lose another member of our Ranger family,” Jones said. “He had a wild sense of humor. We had our share of ups and downs,...
- 11/21/2022
- by Megan Sheets
- The Independent - Film
Jason David Frank, who played Green Ranger and later the White Ranger on The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, died on Saturday.
He was 49.
Frank's manager, Justine Hunt, confirmed the news to the Associated Press.
Justine could not confirm the cause of death but asked for the “privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being.”
Frank was initially set to appear in 10 episodes of the series as the Green Ranger, but returned in various iterations of the franchise.
In total, Frank played Tommy Oliver in six different iterations of the franchise.
The actor also starred in the feature-length movies Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie.
After news of the actor's passing went public, many of his co-stars paid tribute.
Amy Johnson, who played Kimberly Hart, the original Pink Power ranger,...
He was 49.
Frank's manager, Justine Hunt, confirmed the news to the Associated Press.
Justine could not confirm the cause of death but asked for the “privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being.”
Frank was initially set to appear in 10 episodes of the series as the Green Ranger, but returned in various iterations of the franchise.
In total, Frank played Tommy Oliver in six different iterations of the franchise.
The actor also starred in the feature-length movies Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie.
After news of the actor's passing went public, many of his co-stars paid tribute.
Amy Johnson, who played Kimberly Hart, the original Pink Power ranger,...
- 11/21/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Jason David Frank, best known as Tommy Oliver in the 90s kids’ action series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, died at the age of 49 and his co-stars are morning his loss.
Viewers that watched the show growing up remember that the Green Ranger’s (and later on the White Ranger) love interest was the Pink Ranger, played by Amy Jo Johnson. After news of Frank’s death, the Felicity alum paid tribute to the late actor on social media.
“Jase, you were beautiful and truly unique,” she posted on Instagram along with a selfie next to Frank during a fan convention. “My life just won’t be the same without your frenetic, hilarious, caring, driven and creative ball of energy. I will always love you, dear friend. Please Rest now In Peace…”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Amy Jo Johnson (@atothedoublej)
Walter Emanuel Jones also took to...
Viewers that watched the show growing up remember that the Green Ranger’s (and later on the White Ranger) love interest was the Pink Ranger, played by Amy Jo Johnson. After news of Frank’s death, the Felicity alum paid tribute to the late actor on social media.
“Jase, you were beautiful and truly unique,” she posted on Instagram along with a selfie next to Frank during a fan convention. “My life just won’t be the same without your frenetic, hilarious, caring, driven and creative ball of energy. I will always love you, dear friend. Please Rest now In Peace…”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Amy Jo Johnson (@atothedoublej)
Walter Emanuel Jones also took to...
- 11/20/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Jason David Frank, who portrayed Tommy Oliver, the original green ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died. He was 49.
Justine Hunt, a representative for the actor who was best known for his various roles in the Power Rangers universe, confirmed his death to the Associated Press on Sunday. A cause was not provided. In a statement, Hunt requested that the privacy of Frank’s friends and family be respected “during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being.”
Frank’s relationship to the long-running franchise spanned nearly three decades, beginning with his debut in the 1993 TV series as the Green Ranger — a transfer student at Angel Grove High School brainwashed by Rita Repulsa to fight the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers before becoming the White Ranger after being freed from her spell. His character...
Jason David Frank, who portrayed Tommy Oliver, the original green ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died. He was 49.
Justine Hunt, a representative for the actor who was best known for his various roles in the Power Rangers universe, confirmed his death to the Associated Press on Sunday. A cause was not provided. In a statement, Hunt requested that the privacy of Frank’s friends and family be respected “during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being.”
Frank’s relationship to the long-running franchise spanned nearly three decades, beginning with his debut in the 1993 TV series as the Green Ranger — a transfer student at Angel Grove High School brainwashed by Rita Repulsa to fight the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers before becoming the White Ranger after being freed from her spell. His character...
- 11/20/2022
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jason David Frank, the actor who originated the role of Tommy Oliver a.k.a. the Green Ranger in the “Power Rangers” franchise, died Nov. 19 in Texas. He was 49 years old.
Frank’s death was confirmed to the Associated Press by his manager, Justine Hunt. No further details about the actor’s death could be confirmed, but she asked for the “privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being.”
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” premiered in 1993 on Fox Kids, airing for three years for a young audience enthused by its dynamic casting of kung-fu savvy vigilantes. The “Power Rangers” franchise has continued across multiple iterations and adaptations in the years since, with Frank often returning to his role in the series, becoming a beloved figure among the fanbase.
Frank’s character was initially introduced as...
Frank’s death was confirmed to the Associated Press by his manager, Justine Hunt. No further details about the actor’s death could be confirmed, but she asked for the “privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being.”
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” premiered in 1993 on Fox Kids, airing for three years for a young audience enthused by its dynamic casting of kung-fu savvy vigilantes. The “Power Rangers” franchise has continued across multiple iterations and adaptations in the years since, with Frank often returning to his role in the series, becoming a beloved figure among the fanbase.
Frank’s character was initially introduced as...
- 11/20/2022
- by Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
Power Rangers‘ Amy Jo Johnson is paying tribute to her former co-star, the late Jason David Frank, who died Saturday in Texas.
“Jase, you were beautiful and truly unique,” she wrote on Instagram. “My life just won’t be the same without your frenetic, hilarious, caring, driven and creative ball of energy. I will always love you, dear friend. Please Rest now In Peace.”
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Though a...
“Jase, you were beautiful and truly unique,” she wrote on Instagram. “My life just won’t be the same without your frenetic, hilarious, caring, driven and creative ball of energy. I will always love you, dear friend. Please Rest now In Peace.”
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Though a...
- 11/20/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Jason David Frank, the actor best known as the original Green Ranger on the hit superhero series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died at the age of 49.
A representative for Frank confirmed his death to People. “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being. He loved his family, friends and fans very much,” the rep said in a statement. “He will be truly missed.”
While no cause of death was provided,...
A representative for Frank confirmed his death to People. “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being. He loved his family, friends and fans very much,” the rep said in a statement. “He will be truly missed.”
While no cause of death was provided,...
- 11/20/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Jason David Frank, the actor best known for portraying the Green and White Rangers on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died. He was 49.
The actor’s rep Justine Hunt confirmed the news in a statement to TVLine writing, “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being. He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will be truly missed.”
More from TVLineJason David Frank Dies: Amy Jo Johnson Pays Tribute to Power Rangers Co-StarPower Rangers Season 30 Set for 2023 Premiere, Full...
The actor’s rep Justine Hunt confirmed the news in a statement to TVLine writing, “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being. He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will be truly missed.”
More from TVLineJason David Frank Dies: Amy Jo Johnson Pays Tribute to Power Rangers Co-StarPower Rangers Season 30 Set for 2023 Premiere, Full...
- 11/20/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Lizzo led the way with eight Grammy Award nominations, while Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X each received six nods as fresh blood was infused into many categories heading into a new decade.
Grammy host Alicia Keys and singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha announced the top handful of awards live on CBS This Morning, with the complete list coming online minutes later. (See full list below.)
Lil Nas X, whose Billie Ray Cyrus collaboration, “Old Town Road,” occupied significant pop culture real estate over the past year, got nominated in three of the four major categories and racking up six overall nods. Ariana Grande, whose Thank You, Next album and title track were inspired by her brief engagement to Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson, earned five nominations.
Nipsey Hussle earned three posthumous nominations in Rap categories. He was fatally shot in La earlier this year. The Cranberries got nominated for...
Grammy host Alicia Keys and singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha announced the top handful of awards live on CBS This Morning, with the complete list coming online minutes later. (See full list below.)
Lil Nas X, whose Billie Ray Cyrus collaboration, “Old Town Road,” occupied significant pop culture real estate over the past year, got nominated in three of the four major categories and racking up six overall nods. Ariana Grande, whose Thank You, Next album and title track were inspired by her brief engagement to Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson, earned five nominations.
Nipsey Hussle earned three posthumous nominations in Rap categories. He was fatally shot in La earlier this year. The Cranberries got nominated for...
- 11/20/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Voters in North Carolina’s 9th district are marching to the polls Tuesday to send Dan to Washington. The only question is which Dan will it be: Democrat Dan McCready or Republican Dan Bishop? Polling indicates the Dans were in a virtual dead heat heading into election day.
To review: Tuesday’s race, which marks the conclusion of the 2018 midterms, is the second time McCready, a former Marine-turned-McKinsey consultant, has stood for election in Nc-9 in the last year. In November, the results of his race against Republican pastor...
To review: Tuesday’s race, which marks the conclusion of the 2018 midterms, is the second time McCready, a former Marine-turned-McKinsey consultant, has stood for election in Nc-9 in the last year. In November, the results of his race against Republican pastor...
- 9/10/2019
- by Tessa Stuart
- Rollingstone.com
Over a year ago Netflix announced at San Diego Comic-Con that The Toys That Made Us documentary series was picked up for a third season. We haven’t had many updates on the series since then, but it looks like we won’t have to wait much longer for Season 3 to drop!
Series creator Brian Volk-Weiss announced that the series would return on November 15th, 2019. He released a video making the announcement and it included a little cameo by Walter Jones, the actor who played Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
The Toys That Made Us debuted in 2017 and has eight episodes have aired so far. They’ve covered toy properties for Star Wars, Barbie, He-Man, G.I. Joe, Star Trek, Transformers, Lego, and Hello Kitty thus far. Season 3 will cover Power Rangers, Wrestling, My Little Pony, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
A very special message from show creator,...
Series creator Brian Volk-Weiss announced that the series would return on November 15th, 2019. He released a video making the announcement and it included a little cameo by Walter Jones, the actor who played Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
The Toys That Made Us debuted in 2017 and has eight episodes have aired so far. They’ve covered toy properties for Star Wars, Barbie, He-Man, G.I. Joe, Star Trek, Transformers, Lego, and Hello Kitty thus far. Season 3 will cover Power Rangers, Wrestling, My Little Pony, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
A very special message from show creator,...
- 9/4/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Updated with Senate vote and White House confirmation, 1 Pm: The White House has confirmed what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said today: President Donald Trump will sign the bipartisan bill to fund the government and avoid another shutdown — and Potus also will follow through on his plan to declare a national emergency in order to build his wall at the southern border.
The country has been facing the threat of a second government shutdown in two months at midnight Et Friday.
“For all of my colleagues,” McConnell said on the Senate floor, “the president will sign the bill.” The senator said he had spoken to the president.
At 4 p.m. D.C. time, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve the bill to avoid the shutdown. Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House will plan votes on the bill later today, after many members return from the funeral of longtime Rep. Walter Jones in North Carolina.
The country has been facing the threat of a second government shutdown in two months at midnight Et Friday.
“For all of my colleagues,” McConnell said on the Senate floor, “the president will sign the bill.” The senator said he had spoken to the president.
At 4 p.m. D.C. time, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve the bill to avoid the shutdown. Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House will plan votes on the bill later today, after many members return from the funeral of longtime Rep. Walter Jones in North Carolina.
- 2/14/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Joseph Baxter Oct 18, 2019
Netflix's The Toys That Made Us is returning for a third season, set to cover more plastic icons.
The Toys That Made Us Season 3 is coming soon, set to dispel the whole “8-part documentary series” mandate from its theme song. Indeed, the success of Netflix’s incisively entertaining toy industry series made it too good to keep in its proverbial packaging, leading the way for Season 3 to tackle more toy titans.
Seasons 1 of the series tackled Star Wars, Barbie, He-Man/Masters of the Universe and G.I. Joe, and Season 2 showcased Star Trek, Transformers, Lego and Hello Kitty. Soon, major gaps will be filled with Season 3.
The Toys That Made Us Season 3 Trailer
Here's a just-dropped teaser trailer for The Toys That Made Us Season 3, which, besides showcasing the toy lines set to be covered, reveals the show's newly-revised theme song, reflecting the lyrical change of "continuing" series,...
Netflix's The Toys That Made Us is returning for a third season, set to cover more plastic icons.
The Toys That Made Us Season 3 is coming soon, set to dispel the whole “8-part documentary series” mandate from its theme song. Indeed, the success of Netflix’s incisively entertaining toy industry series made it too good to keep in its proverbial packaging, leading the way for Season 3 to tackle more toy titans.
Seasons 1 of the series tackled Star Wars, Barbie, He-Man/Masters of the Universe and G.I. Joe, and Season 2 showcased Star Trek, Transformers, Lego and Hello Kitty. Soon, major gaps will be filled with Season 3.
The Toys That Made Us Season 3 Trailer
Here's a just-dropped teaser trailer for The Toys That Made Us Season 3, which, besides showcasing the toy lines set to be covered, reveals the show's newly-revised theme song, reflecting the lyrical change of "continuing" series,...
- 3/26/2018
- Den of Geek
“Judge me all you want, if you took the time to open this review based on the title, The Pink Ranger was Your first love too”
Back in January I brought you all the awesome news that Manga Entertainment UK had secured the rights to distribute the awesome 1993 classic series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on DVD for the first time in the UK… Ever. Obviously as a massive fan of the original series there was no way this was getting by me, You know for Nostalgia and stuff.
Well I got home from my family holiday a short while ago and was psyched to find the full series one boxset on my door mat and wasted no time in tearing through this 6-disc collection of my childhood viewing pleasures (my “Rosebud” if you like). So for anyone who cant remember how great this show was or even what it was...
Back in January I brought you all the awesome news that Manga Entertainment UK had secured the rights to distribute the awesome 1993 classic series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on DVD for the first time in the UK… Ever. Obviously as a massive fan of the original series there was no way this was getting by me, You know for Nostalgia and stuff.
Well I got home from my family holiday a short while ago and was psyched to find the full series one boxset on my door mat and wasted no time in tearing through this 6-disc collection of my childhood viewing pleasures (my “Rosebud” if you like). So for anyone who cant remember how great this show was or even what it was...
- 6/15/2017
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
The original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers reunited on Wednesday at the red carpet premiere of the new, blockbuster Power Rangers movie, and they were ready for action.
Austin St. John (aka Jason Lee Scott, the Red Ranger), Walter Jones (aka Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger), Jason David Frank (aka Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger), and David Yost (aka Billy Cranston, the Blue Ranger), stood side-by-side, ready for morphin' time.
More: 9 Iconic Moments From The ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ TV Series
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St. John, Jones, and Yost first donned their iconic suits when Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers debuted in 1993. Frank joined the cast as the enigmatic Green Ranger later in the first season.
Amy Jo Johnson, who starred as the original Pink Ranger Kimberly Hart, wasn't photographed with her former cohorts but had nothing but gushing things to say about her co-stars. "I'm really good friends with a lot of the original cast," Johnson told Et...
Austin St. John (aka Jason Lee Scott, the Red Ranger), Walter Jones (aka Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger), Jason David Frank (aka Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger), and David Yost (aka Billy Cranston, the Blue Ranger), stood side-by-side, ready for morphin' time.
More: 9 Iconic Moments From The ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ TV Series
Getty Images
St. John, Jones, and Yost first donned their iconic suits when Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers debuted in 1993. Frank joined the cast as the enigmatic Green Ranger later in the first season.
Amy Jo Johnson, who starred as the original Pink Ranger Kimberly Hart, wasn't photographed with her former cohorts but had nothing but gushing things to say about her co-stars. "I'm really good friends with a lot of the original cast," Johnson told Et...
- 3/23/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Whenever a beloved TV show or movie is rebooted, it’s common to see some of the original stars make a cameo appearance of some sort. Unfortunately for fans of the original Power Rangers, that won’t be the case for the upcoming film.
It was in a recent interview with the Audibly Exquisite Podcast that Walter Jones (who played the Black Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) confirmed that neither he nor his castmates have heard anything about making any sort of appearance in the movie, which will assemble a brand new team made up of mostly unknowns.
“It’s not likely. Unfortunately, we were not invited to be part of the film, which is confusing to me, but I’m excited about the film nevertheless.”
In all honesty, this isn’t that confusing. The cast of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers haven’t exactly gone on to do a...
It was in a recent interview with the Audibly Exquisite Podcast that Walter Jones (who played the Black Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) confirmed that neither he nor his castmates have heard anything about making any sort of appearance in the movie, which will assemble a brand new team made up of mostly unknowns.
“It’s not likely. Unfortunately, we were not invited to be part of the film, which is confusing to me, but I’m excited about the film nevertheless.”
In all honesty, this isn’t that confusing. The cast of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers haven’t exactly gone on to do a...
- 9/5/2016
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
When a classic or cult favorite TV series is given the big-screen treatment, the filmmakers will usually try to find room for a cameo appearance from an original cast member or two, but that won't be the case with the upcoming Power Rangers reboot. Walter Jones, who played Black Ranger Zack in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, was a guest on the Audibly Exquisite Podcast, and revealed that neither he nor any of his castmates from that show were asked to appear in the film. "It’s not likely," said the actor when asked about the possibility of a cameo. "Unfortunately, we were not invited to be part of the film, which is confusing to me, but I’m excited about the film nevertheless." How do you guys feel about this? Are you disappointed, or do you think it's best if the movie distances itself from the '90s TV series?...
- 9/5/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Saban Entertainment has debunked a rumor from earlier this week and confirmed that the upcoming "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" cinematic reboot will also use the same names as the original heroes from the popular 1990s TV series - Jason. Kimberly. Zack. Billy. Trini.
Those were the names of the most popular team of Power Rangers who were portrayed by Austin St. John, Thuy Trang, Walter Jones, David Yost, & Amy Jo Johnson in the classic series. The report earlier this week indicated the new set of Rangers would be brand new characters with different names, but the film's official Twitter account has debunked that.
Dacre Montgomery (Jason The Red Ranger), Naomi Scott (Kimberly The Pink Ranger), Ludi Lin (Zack The Black Ranger), Rj Cyler (Billy The Blue Ranger) and Becky Gomez (Trini The Yellow Ranger) will star as the new team, and the confirmation also seems to indicate the film will...
Those were the names of the most popular team of Power Rangers who were portrayed by Austin St. John, Thuy Trang, Walter Jones, David Yost, & Amy Jo Johnson in the classic series. The report earlier this week indicated the new set of Rangers would be brand new characters with different names, but the film's official Twitter account has debunked that.
Dacre Montgomery (Jason The Red Ranger), Naomi Scott (Kimberly The Pink Ranger), Ludi Lin (Zack The Black Ranger), Rj Cyler (Billy The Blue Ranger) and Becky Gomez (Trini The Yellow Ranger) will star as the new team, and the confirmation also seems to indicate the film will...
- 11/1/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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