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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 093

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Originally recorded on May 21st and August 15th, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In newest Extra Episode, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric is joined by Theresa (@Thetgb17 & @thet_thinks) to review Anime Central 2023, which happened on May 19th-21st.

Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. Anime Central started in 1998. As part of its mission, ACen brings fans together with guests from the Japanese and US sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and Asian culture personalities. The event includes a huge exhibit hall, a massive video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels and workshops, premiere screenings, autograph sessions, 24-hour video rooms, tabletop gaming and much, much more!

Then, Eric interviews Tony Oliver. Tony Oliver began his career over 40 years ago as an actor on stage and on camera, performing in several feature films and dozens of plays. He found success as a voice over artist, lending his voice to one of the first foreign made animated features to receive wide release (“The Sea Prince and the Fire Child”). His first foray into television was as the lead voice in the popular animated series “Robotech”. Following that, Tony turned his attention to writing and was soon working as a freelance writer on several cable series for children.

In 1988 he joined the staff of Saban Entertainment, story editing the long running Nickelodeon series “The Noozles”. He quickly rose through the ranks, producing, story editing and voice directing numerous broadcast and cable series as well as promotional pieces and sales presentations.

In 1992, Haim Saban (CEO of Saban Entertainment) asked Tony to help him and development executive Ellen Levy-Sarnoff create a new kind of children’s television show. The result was the mega children’s hit, the “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers“. Tony not only served as the development producer but also wrote the pilot episode, produced the network presentation and story edited the first season. As Supervising Producer, Tony took on the additional responsibilities of writing, producing and directing the Power Rangers live appearances including the February 1994 appearance at Universal Studios, Hollywood, which drew an estimated 50,000 people on a single day.

In early 1994, Tony was named Supervising Producer of “Saban’s VR Troopers”. Later in the year he co-developed and wrote the script for the international sensation “Mighty Morphin Power Ranger – Live Tour“. He then spent several months in Sydney, Australia consulting on the 20th Century Fox summer release “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – The Movie“. In 1995 Tony was named Co-Producer of “Power Rangers”. Following that he produced a number of short run series, PSA’s and specials for FOX Kids Network and Fox Family Channel.

Tony produced a Power Rangers retrospective special, which earned significant Saturday morning ratings among kids and was the top rated program on FOX Kids the day it aired. In 1999 Tony left Saban Entertainment but has continued to develop, produce, voice and direct numerous projects for TV, Film, and Video Games.

Bio from: https://animecons.com/guests/bio/905/tony-oliver

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 093 – “Ranger Command at Anime Central 2023”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and Anime Central 2023 review
  • 0:15:52 – Interview with Tony Oliver
  • 0:34:08 – Social Media Plugs and Outro

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NEWS – Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Global Netflix Premiere Date and More Morphinominal Reveals

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HASBRO ANNOUNCES ICONIC RANGER DAVID YOST JOINS THE CAST OF “POWER RANGERS COSMIC FURY,” UNVEILS SEPTEMBER 29TH PREMIERE DATE

THE SERIES’ BRAND-NEW THEME SONG IS AVAILABLE NOW HERE

Power Ranger Cosmic Fury will premiere exclusively on Netflix

NEW YORK, NY (August 17, 2023) – It’s Morphin Time! Hasbro’s entertainment studio, eOne, today announced that Power Rangers Cosmic Fury will debut exclusively on Netflix on September 29, 2023, bringing the iconic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers cast member, David Yost, to the galactic-themed series as his original character, Billy Cranston. Fans can watch and listen to the show’s brand-new theme, composed and arranged by Bert Selen to prepare them for Cosmic Fury’s out-of-this-world experience.

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury welcomes you to outer space! For the first time in nearly three decades, Power Rangers is entering into a third season with the same core cast of Rangers: Russell Curry (Zayto); Hunter Deno (Amelia Jones); Kai Moya (Ollie Akana); Tessa Rao (Izzy Garcia); Chance Perez (Javi Garcia); Jordon Fite (Aiyon) and Jacqueline Joe (Fern). The Dino Fury Rangers are going to space with new powers, new costumes, new weapons, and, of course, new Zords! As a core character, appearing in all ten episodes of the series, Mighty Morphin Blue Ranger, Billy Cranston played by David Yost will assist the Cosmic Fury team in fighting Lord Zedd. Simon Bennett serves as Executive Producer.

SHOW LOGLINE: Lord Zedd has escaped, and this time his rampage extends to the farthest reaches of space! The Rangers need to find new Zords and new powers to face Zedd’s latest threat, and they won’t do so alone. Joined by some familiar faces, they will discover the power of the Cosmic Orbs and become the Cosmic Fury Rangers, armed with new uniforms, new weapons, and an entirely new fleet of Zords! Go Go, Power Rangers!

BILLY CRANSTON – CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: In the beginning of season 30, Billy, the MMPR Blue Triceratops Ranger, joins the Dino Fury Rangers in fighting back against the gravest threat the universe has known. Ever the tech genius and master of logic, Billy’s help is crucial to the Rangers in their battle against Lord Zedd. Billy’s expertise shines as the team rallies to fend off both a galactic invasion and the potential undoing of all the good that came from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers team.

The cast of Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury in their new Ranger suits. Costumes in the new series are designed by Sarah Voon. Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury premiers September 29 on Netflix.

The cast of Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury, Tessa Rao, Kai Moya, Jordon Fite, Hunter Deno, Russell Curry and Chance Perez. Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury premiers September 29 on Netflix.

Jordon Fite (Gold Ranger / Aiyon), Hunter Deno (Red Ranger / Amelia Jones) with David Yost (Blue Ranger / Billy Cranston), Chance Perez (Black Ranger / Javi Garcia) and Tessa Rao (Green Ranger / Izzy Garcia) of Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury. Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury premiers September 29 on Netflix.

Click to download the high res key art for Power Rangers Cosmic Fury!

Original Article from Entertainment Weekly.

Inspired by Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, Hasbro released the Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Cosmic Morpher, now available at Target, Amazon and Entertainment Earth. The Cosmic Morpher is an electronic role play toy that uses unique sound-scanning technology that will “listen” to Power Rangers episodes playing on your tv, tablet, and more and react to what it “hears,” letting kids to interact and imagine that they’re morphin into action as Power Rangers!

POWER RANGERS COSMIC FURY COSMIC MORPHER
(Ages 5 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $33.99 / Available NOW)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! The 30th season of Power Rangers finds the Dino Fury Rangers in space, battling the evil Lord Zedd. Inspired by Power Rangers Dino Fury, the Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Cosmic Morpher is an electronic role play toy that uses unique sound-scanning technology that will “listen” to Power Rangers episodes playing on your tv, tablet, and more and react to what it “hears,” letting kids to interact and imagine that they’re morphin into action as Power Rangers! The Cosmic Morpher features over 20 lights and sounds with interactive action buttons. Tap the Cosmic Fury Orb in the center of the morpher to cycle through Ranger colors and choose your favorite Ranger to hear their voice. Look for other morphinominal kids role play toys, costumes and more. Each sold separately. The Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Cosmic Morpher is now available at Target, Amazon and Entertainment Earth. Amazon Affiliate Links help support the podcast.

Celebrating 30 continuous years on the air, Power Rangers has become one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with more than 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series celebrates its 30th year with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, an anniversary special now streaming exclusively on Netflix. To further commemorate the iconic franchise’s three decades, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury will also land on Netflix on September 29.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 216

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Originally recorded on May 13th, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric is once again joined by special guest co-hosts Tyler MC (@stormbreakerer), Ro (@RoliverQueen_) from the Comics Code UH-thority Podcast (@ComicsUhthority), Dr. Ben (@doctorbenMD), and Callum of the Lightning Collective Podcast (@prlcollective) to continue our review of Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics.

In this episode we review the Charge to 100 arc and the Free Comic Book Day issue of Ranger Academy.

Let’s Squadron up!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 216 – “Ranger Merch Review: Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 15: Charge to 100 and Ranger Academy”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro, Boom! Studios 30th Anniversary Kickstarter Aftermath
  • 0:16:51 – Amy Jo Johnson’s new comic series
  • 0:28:13 – June and July 2023 Comic Solicitations
  • 0:51:20 – Ranger Academy FCBD Review
  • Charge to 100 Review
    • 1:18:16 – Mighty Morphin Issues 17-20 – “Rocky just wants to save the world and everyone else wants a new command center”
    • 1:35:49 – Power Rangers Issues 17-20 – “The Omegas are going to save the Universe, by counting down to Andros. The Funeral.”
    • 1:50:39 – Mighty Morphin Issues 21-22 – “Forever Pink”
    • 2:02:33 – Power Rangers Unlimited: Countdown to Ruin
    • 2:13:27 – Power Rangers Unlimited: Death Ranger
    • 2:19:07 – Power Rangers Issues 21-22 – “The Death Ranger Strikes Back”
  • 2:24:36 – Closing and Plugs

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 092

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It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47, @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In newest Extra Episode, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, the hosts are joined by Chris (@TokuChris), Mason (@Masonmerrell), and Tyler MC (@stormbreakerer) of the Dads Are Dorks Podcast (@DadsAreDorks), Mere (@nightmere10) of The Power Scoop (@thepowerscoop), Chris Long (@clong83), Hassan Ahmed (@HassanAhmed120), and Josh (@KentuckyJAM) of The Ranger Reader to watch Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always with a live reaction commentary. Then we decompress and discuss what we just watched!

This is a commentary episode, meant to serve as an episode commentary like what you would find on a DVD or a Riff track. For maximum enjoyment please watch along with us. We are watching Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always 30th Anniversary Special, available exclusively on Netflix.

Go, Go Power Rangers!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 092 – “Rangers React: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro
  • 0:03:12 – Once and Always Commentary Track and Live Reaction
  • 0:58:30 – Discussion
  • 1:36:09 – Social Media Plugs and Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 215

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It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47, @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric, A.P. and Zach are here with a SPOILER-FREE review of the Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

A huge thanks to Hasbro, eOne and Netflix for providing us with a Press Screener.

Here is Zach’s review:

I love how this special jumps right into the action and we’re quickly introduced to the new character Minh, played by Charlie Kersh. She fits right in with the cast and you feel the emotion behind every line she says.

The special moves at Lightning pace to tell a comprehensive story that lays out exactly what happened to the team, and the hurdles they must overcome in order to come out on top. Lots of great fight scenes, tons of heart, and a love for the original MMPR team tempered with fun easter eggs for the long time franchise fans. And while not every single plot hole is explained away, only the most hardcore lore hounds will notice. When in doubt, just remember the MST3K mantra “It’s just a show, I should really just relax.”

The updated effects look fantastic for what they were able to achieve with their budget. Seeing the updated morph sequence is a visual and nostalgic delight. As seen in the trailers, there’s a putty fight in the Juice Bar that absolutely blew my mind with how faithfully the original Juice Bar set has been recreated. Major kudos to the set designers and builders for making this set piece so faithful to the original.

The fight scenes are wonderfully scored thanks to the legend, Ron Wasserman. He managed to recreate the FEEL of the original series’ score while updating it. His work is absolutely worth watching certain scenes over and over to enjoy his score.

The climax of the special is an emotional rollercoaster that will have you cheering, laughing, and absolutely shedding a few tears. This special is everything I hoped for and surprised me at every turn. My only gripes are minor nitpicks that honestly have been talked about to death, so I won’t mention them here.

This special is fantastic and that’s why I’m giving Power Rangers: Once and Always an easy 9/10.

Morphenominal!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 215 – “Rangers Review Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 214

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Originally recorded at the show March 31st – April 2nd, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Hosts Eric and Theresa attended the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo 2023 and report back with a ton of great panels.

First off we interview GlobalComix, bringing comics like BOOM! Studios catalog among others, to a worldwide audience.

Next, we take a break from C2E2 to talk to Chris Ace about Fayetteville Comic Con and the Jason David Frank Tribute, raising money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in person and online on April 22-23, 2023. Speaking of JDF, fans at C2E2 host their own tribute panel and celebrate his life.

Then, Eric has the opportunity to meet Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and participate in a roundtable press interview. Eric asks about the MMPR vs. TMNT crossover comics.

Continuing, Kyle Higgins hosts the MassiveVerse panel with several creatives to discuss the upcoming events for the comics in that universe.

Finally, legendary anime voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch discusses his career not only as Power Ranger Adam Park, but his many roles across animation.

We’d love to see you next year!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 214 – “Ranger Command at C2E2 2023”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro with Eric, Theresa and RJ
  • 0:10:05 – GlobalComix Interview
  • 0:18:20 – Fayetteville Comic Con – Jason David Frank Tribute – April 22-23, 2023
  • 0:27:56 – JDF Tribute Panel at C2E2
  • 0:53:16 – Roundtable Interview with Kevin Eastman
  • 1:16:20 – Eric’s Question for Kevin Eastman
  • 1:27:09 – Across the MassiveVerse Panel with Kyle Higgins
  • 2:23:46 – Johnny Yong Bosch Spotlight Panel
  • 2:28:25 – JYB time on Power Rangers
  • 3:11:55 – JYB answers fan question about MMPR Once and Always
  • 3:13:39 – Closing and Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 091

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Originally recorded on February 5th, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47, @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In newest Extra Episode, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, we conclude our Power Rangers Dino Fury Season 2 episode reviews with episodes 19-22.

Eric had some Bad Vibes before editing this episode. It was The Invasion of “too much to do in life”. The Truth was that he needed James (@MSSPod) from Mostly Speakin’ Sentai and Marshland Media to help edit! In the end, The Nemesis was really unbleeped swearing….

We discuss some news including new Power Rangers Unlimited listings, Lightning Collection leaks and rants, Dekaranger and more! In our Ranger Nation Answers segment, we asked our listeners to tell us their favorite moment from season two and how much they are looking forward to Cosmic Fury.

Four months? It only took two…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 091 – “Rangers Review Dino Fury Season 2 Episodes 19-22”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro
  • 0:02:03 – MMPR 30th Special Planning
  • 0:03:45 – NEWS – Comics
  • 0:07:24 – Lightning Collection – news, inflation, breaking leaks
  • 0:33:21 – Dino Fury Season 2 Episodes 19-22 synopsis and general thoughts
  • 0:38:36 – Zach Called It! The Cake Scene
  • 0:39:18 – Episode 19 “Bad Vibes” main theme of family
  • 0:44:12 – The Final Arc
  • 0:47:05 – Eric finally gets Dekaranger on DVD
  • 0:48:11 – Pop Pop praise, Rafkonians, the finale battle and Zayto’s ultimate sacrifice
  • 1:12:03 – The Epilogue, actors praise
  • 1:20:52 – Final thoughts, thanks to the cast and crew, milestones and the need to go further in Power Rangers
  • 1:31:50 – Ranger Nation Answers
  • 1:37:42 – Social Media Plugs and Outro

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NEWS – Sneak Peek Clip of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always

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Yesterday, eOne and Power Rangers revealed the first sneak peek at the upcoming Netflix special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always!

The clip shows Rocky and Kat receiving Proxy Power coins that Billy and Alpha have created together. Zack has some concerns about duplicating powers, echoing Zordon’s past warnings. Kat doesn’t care about too much Pink energy being dangerous if it means saving lives.

Finally, an explanation of her using the Pterodactyl Power Coin!

You can view the sneak peek clip HERE.

The clip builds anticipation for the Rangers Morphin Sequence and features:

  • David Yost (Blue Ranger / Billy Cranston (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, 1993-1996)
  • Walter E. Jones (Walter E. Jones (Black Ranger / Zack Taylor (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, 1993-1994)
  • Catherine Sutherland (Pink Ranger / Kat Hillard (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1995-1996; Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997)
  • Steve Cardenas (Red Ranger / Rocky DeSantos (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1994-1996; Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997))
  • Richard Horvitz as the voice of Alpha.

Tune in on April 19 for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always special, exclusively on Netflix.

NEWS – Netflix Debuts Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always Trailer

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Just days after Power Rangers revealed the key art for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, Netflix debuted the official trailer for the 30th Anniversary Special on Tuesday (3/21) evening through Twitter and Facebook.

In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, thirty years after the wise and powerful Zordon formed the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the team comes 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. Inspired by the legendary mantra from the franchise “Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger,” Once & Always reminds everyone when you become a Ranger, you are always a part of the Ranger family and always welcome.

“After tragedy strikes, an unlikely young hero takes her rightful place among the Power Rangers to get revenge on the team’s oldest arch nemesis.” 

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always premieres globally on Netflix on April 19th, 2023.

Photo Credit: Hasbro/eOne

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 211

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Originally recorded on February 19th, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In this episode, Eric is joined by Chris (@TokuChris) of the Dads Are Dorks Podcast (@DadsAreDorks) and Josh (@LivingRangerKey) of @LightningFigPR and the YouTube Channel Toku Topics, to have a real talk about Hasbro and quality control in the Lightning Collection.

With recent layoffs of the Power Rangers brand team at Hasbro and quality control issues with several products, how can the situation improve? What does the most recent Hasbro earnings call mean for the future of the Power Rangers brand?

We also discuss the news including the latest comic releases, the Master Morpher and Omega Rangers coming to the Lightning Collection, and more!

Awww, man!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 211 – “Rangers Real Talk: Lightning Collection QC and Hasbro”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro
  • 0:01:47 – Comics News
  • 0:14:19 – Products News – Master Morpher
  • 0:26:00 – Hasbro’s Layoffs
  • 0:34:38 – Power Rangers Lightning Collection Quality Control issues
  • 1:09:18 – Hasbro’s Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call – Feb 16, 2023
  • 1:30:40 – “Doomsaying”
  • 1:33:51 – Chris has to leave and plugs
  • 1:35:36 – “Breaking” News – Lightning Collection Omega Rangers and Closing

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